IVF/ICSI/FET OCTOBER "4 LEAF CLOVER" CYCLE-Anyone joining me?*** UPDATES ON PAGE 1***

[Megg33k]

Megg - you mentioned that they have all of you following the same schedule. Are you involved in some sort of research protocol?

No. They do the same thing every month with every group. Everyone starts on the same day and ends around the same time. Its so they can focus 100% on each stage of the process all the time. Everyone starts AF whenever the cycle prior, they do blood work for everyone and then put them all on BCP, they pull them all off at the same time to start everyone's CD1 around the beginning of the IVF cycle (Nov 1, in this case). Everyone starts stimming, they spend the next couple of weeks on follie watch with u/s's and blood work, then as each person is ready they start doing triggers and egg collections and embryo transfers. Everyone should have ET done in time to start the next group on blood work and BCP's whilst waiting for the results of the current cycle. Everyone cycles together... every month.

 

[missy10]

how do i put a picture on please cant find the right setting
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[maxxiandniko]

Megg - you mentioned that they have all of you following the same schedule. Are you involved in some sort of research protocol?

No. They do the same thing every month with every group. Everyone starts on the same day and ends around the same time. Its so they can focus 100% on each stage of the process all the time. Everyone starts AF whenever the cycle prior, they do blood work for everyone and then put them all on BCP, they pull them all off at the same time to start everyone's CD1 around the beginning of the IVF cycle (Nov 1, in this case). Everyone starts stimming, they spend the next couple of weeks on follie watch with u/s's and blood work, then as each person is ready they start doing triggers and egg collections and embryo transfers. Everyone should have ET done in time to start the next group on blood work and BCP's whilst waiting for the results of the current cycle. Everyone cycles together... every month.

That's frustrating. Any sign of AF?

 

[Megg33k]

Megg - you mentioned that they have all of you following the same schedule. Are you involved in some sort of research protocol?

No. They do the same thing every month with every group. Everyone starts on the same day and ends around the same time. Its so they can focus 100% on each stage of the process all the time. Everyone starts AF whenever the cycle prior, they do blood work for everyone and then put them all on BCP, they pull them all off at the same time to start everyone's CD1 around the beginning of the IVF cycle (Nov 1, in this case). Everyone starts stimming, they spend the next couple of weeks on follie watch with u/s's and blood work, then as each person is ready they start doing triggers and egg collections and embryo transfers. Everyone should have ET done in time to start the next group on blood work and BCP's whilst waiting for the results of the current cycle. Everyone cycles together... every month.

That's frustrating. Any sign of AF?

It IS frustrating! No sign so far! I've had 4 cups of my parsley tea today and 1 last night. I used Clary Sage oil last night on a hot, wet washcloth and tonight I did the recommended bath with it. I ran a hot bath and put in a few drops and just chilled in there for a bit. I maybe have had a stray cramp, but its impossible to say if its related.

 

[Doodar]

Morning ladies.

I tried to get online last night but my bloody internet went down. Typical!!
Thank you so much for all the congrats. I am still in shock. It feels so surreal. Doesn't feel like it's happening to me. I am so happy at the moment I could burst. I want to shout it from the rooftops. I'M PREGNANT I'M PREGNANT I'M PREGNANT. I tested again this morning and the line was still there lol. Just waiting on the clinic to phone me back to confirm a date for my scan. I just want to say to all those ladies on this rollercoaster of a journey that no matter how much the odd's seem against you, don't ever give up hope. The odd's were so against us, that I was ready to give up before I even started. We battled on knowing that the chances were slim, but were there is slim chance, there is still hope. Miracles do happen. So when the odd's seem against you just think of me. This board is moving so fast now it's hard to keep up but I just want to say that each and everone of you have been my rock and I love you all. Tons and tons of babydust to all of you. May the BFP'S carry on. x

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Doodar!!

Still soooo very happy and chuffed for you. Yours is a fairy tale story and proof that even in the most difficult of circumstances, good things can still happen!!

Happy 8+ months hun

 

[Doodar]

Thanks so much isi

Here is some piccies for everyone to see. My little blasto's.

 

[Doodar]

Which resulted in this hee hee!!

 

[yomo]

Which resulted in this hee hee!!

Did you have any symptoms? xx

 

[MrsF]

fab piccies doodar
can't wait to see the scan ones next x x x

megg - how goes the AF dance hun? i wonder if the bumpy car journey, curry and hot bath would work?!!! x x x

hi to everyone else ladies - the thread sure is buzzing at the mo!!!

AFM - not even 24 hours in and i think i'm going crazy already!!! At least i don't have to wait the full 2 weeks, but it still feels like next sunday is a gazillion miles away!!! had some stabbing pains last night, but doc said I might be a bit uncomfy following ET. i'm visualising like crazy, i'm drinking lots of water, i'm resting, and i'm frikkin impatient!!!

missy10 - i just went to "post reply" as normal, then hit the little paperclip on the tool bar (next to font / sizes, etc), then uploaded it from there.

will be lurking most of the afternoon ladies, catch you soon x x x x

 

[Megg33k]

Morning ladies.

I tried to get online last night but my bloody internet went down. Typical!!
Thank you so much for all the congrats. I am still in shock. It feels so surreal. Doesn't feel like it's happening to me. I am so happy at the moment I could burst. I want to shout it from the rooftops. I'M PREGNANT I'M PREGNANT I'M PREGNANT. I tested again this morning and the line was still there lol. Just waiting on the clinic to phone me back to confirm a date for my scan. I just want to say to all those ladies on this rollercoaster of a journey that no matter how much the odd's seem against you, don't ever give up hope. The odd's were so against us, that I was ready to give up before I even started. We battled on knowing that the chances were slim, but were there is slim chance, there is still hope. Miracles do happen. So when the odd's seem against you just think of me. This board is moving so fast now it's hard to keep up but I just want to say that each and everone of you have been my rock and I love you all. Tons and tons of babydust to all of you. May the BFP'S carry on. x

That made me tear up a bit. I remember you having a bit of a wobble about the whole thing after the sperm retrieval biopsy thingy. But, I just had a feeling that it would all work out for you! And, it did! I'm SO happy for you! I imagine your OH is probably as excited as is humanly possible?

Thanks so much isi

Here is some piccies for everyone to see. My little blasto's.

Aww! Such cute little buggers!

fab piccies doodar
can't wait to see the scan ones next x x x

megg - how goes the AF dance hun? i wonder if the bumpy car journey, curry and hot bath would work?!!! x x x

hi to everyone else ladies - the thread sure is buzzing at the mo!!!

AFM - not even 24 hours in and i think i'm going crazy already!!! At least i don't have to wait the full 2 weeks, but it still feels like next sunday is a gazillion miles away!!! had some stabbing pains last night, but doc said I might be a bit uncomfy following ET. i'm visualising like crazy, i'm drinking lots of water, i'm resting, and i'm frikkin impatient!!!

missy10 - i just went to "post reply" as normal, then hit the little paperclip on the tool bar (next to font / sizes, etc), then uploaded it from there.

will be lurking most of the afternoon ladies, catch you soon x x x x

I did a hot bath last night, and I could try the car ride. But, I don't go near curry! LOL

I'm sure Sunday will come as quickly as it can!

 

[Doodar]

Yomo no I didn't have any symptoms that made me think yeah I'm defo pregnant. I had a bit of boob leakage on fri after a warm shower but I put that down to the progesterone, who knows. The only other thing was the major cramps on Sun more like stabbing pains, but nothing really that made me think yeah this is it. I still have no symptoms now. I don't feel any different.

MrsF the 2ww is a killer isn't it. I'm so glad I didn't have the whole 2 weeks to wait, that would have been so hard. Stay strong hunny, positive thinking and positive visulization. Get talking to those embies lol hubby thought I was going mad but hey it worked hee hee!!

Thanks meggy, they are kinda cute aren't they. Couldn't stop looking at them lol. OH it over the moon. He is working away for a few days from tomorrow and I don't want him to go boo hoo!! I want to stay here and we can sit on cloud 9 together.

 

[Megg33k]

Aww! It sucks he'll be gone at such a happy time! But, you have your baby/ies to keep you company!

AFM... Temp drop, cramps, spotting! Already called the clinic and left a message for her. I think this is close enough!

 

[Britt11]

Morning ladies.

I tried to get online last night but my bloody internet went down. Typical!!
Thank you so much for all the congrats. I am still in shock. It feels so surreal. Doesn't feel like it's happening to me. I am so happy at the moment I could burst. I want to shout it from the rooftops. I'M PREGNANT I'M PREGNANT I'M PREGNANT. I tested again this morning and the line was still there lol. Just waiting on the clinic to phone me back to confirm a date for my scan. I just want to say to all those ladies on this rollercoaster of a journey that no matter how much the odd's seem against you, don't ever give up hope. The odd's were so against us, that I was ready to give up before I even started. We battled on knowing that the chances were slim, but were there is slim chance, there is still hope. Miracles do happen. So when the odd's seem against you just think of me. This board is moving so fast now it's hard to keep up but I just want to say that each and everone of you have been my rock and I love you all. Tons and tons of babydust to all of you. May the BFP'S carry on. x

this is such wonderful news Doodar, can you please tell me what your situation was again? Sorry I dont remember if it was male factor or something on your end as well?
i love these types of stories, keeps us going

 

[looknomore]

Hey Everyone- I am PUPO. 3 Grade A embies transferred. ET was uncomfortable. Much more than the IUIs. Doc said its because of the viagra tablets I am taking vaginally as it makes the area more muscular. Not fun at all.

I am now waiting to see if any of my embies turn into blasts. Its gamble. If i get good grade blasts then I have a day 5 transfer also where the FS will transfer 1 blast. Will have to wait and see if that happens. Am thinking realistically atleast 1 of the 12 embies should make a blast. The embryologist met me today to explain things. He says the conversion rate to blasts is 0-40%. 40% being Maximum. Am praying for a bit of luck as it will take up my chances. I am anyway working on a lower success rate cos of my Endo

I am on tons of pills now. Also taking progesterone injections, immunosuppresants. I hope its all worth it.

Doodar- I am really happy for u.

Mrs F- we are PUPO together. I know there are more PUPO ladies. I am going to compile a list tomm morning.

Ladies- this thread is going to be a very lucky thread. I can feel it in my heart.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Yay Megg!

Congrats looknomore!!

Nothing going on with me at the moment.

 

[MrsF]

megg - bout time!!!! go girl!!

looknomore - yay for pupo-pal!!! 3 embies plus one blasto - good grief missus - that's quads!!!!! one of those (if not all) will be a beautiful bubba in 9 months time

doodar - i'm still tickled pink for you it's so good to have an october BFP

how many PUPO ladies do we have currently? and when's official testing day for all? Mine's Sunday 24th October (yeah right, as if i'm gonna wait til then.....)

love to all x x x x

 

[Sammy2009]

Hi everyone!

There are too many people now to reply individually but ill try to keep up!

Well done looknomore for the ET today and sorry it was painful but the worst is over now... although i do consider the 2WW to be the hardest period to get through, no pain but lots of mental stress!!!! Try and keep optimistic

 

[fleur123]

hello all, just wanted to say congrats to doodar you give us all hope!!! and to the rest lost and lots of sticky baby dust and fingers crossed we can all join doodar soon!

i had my et today surprisingly enough it went great didnt feel a thing saw my little embe get dropped in so fingers crossed they will stick m praying for a mirical as it was only on a 4 cell but the embroligist said the quality is peferct and mutipling nicely so that gave me a bit of hope praying the next 2 weeks fly by..... but if i was to test early when do you think i would get an accurate result?? xxx

 

[Sammy2009]

megg - bout time!!!! go girl!!

looknomore - yay for pupo-pal!!! 3 embies plus one blasto - good grief missus - that's quads!!!!! one of those (if not all) will be a beautiful bubba in 9 months time

doodar - i'm still tickled pink for you it's so good to have an october BFP

how many PUPO ladies do we have currently? and when's official testing day for all? Mine's Sunday 24th October (yeah right, as if i'm gonna wait til then.....)

love to all x x x x

We have 4 at the moment (all details are on the first page) but it would be good to update the testing dates... so PUPOS, when are you testing? Spill....