IVF/ICSI in July

[Blue12]

Question - has everyone here had an amh test? Or are you having one soon?

I just had the blood test done today - it tests for ovarian reserve and the fs said that it helps to decide on exact dosages for ivf. I was told by a nurse doing my ultrasound/scan that I had good ovarian reserve - so hopefully blood confirms that.

 

[ANGEL223]

Caline, could you tell the clinic your preference and while you are assigned the medicated group you would like to move if anyone pulls out of the other group - surely you have a few weeks left?

Blue, AF still hasnt arrived!! Im now starting to panic that i will miss my reserved slot as the schedule was provisionally booked based on AF Monday past!!

I think my AMH results showed 10? Does that sound like the right thing???Anway, i have a Dr who's all picture and no sound so i never get much info back!

 

[caline]

Zoom, they say FET is slightly less successful overall than a fresh cycle, but a lot of it depends on the quality of the embryos. We have been lucky and have some good ones so are pressing on with frozen transfers for the moment.

Starbright, we are a week apart. I start down regging 27th. What are you down regging with? I will be on synarel nasal spray. I don't mind the down regging but I always feel rough for a few days at the start. Juat kind of a non-descript rubbish feeling. Not too bad though.

Blue, I am not sure if I had one of those. When I was first at the clinic they did some bloods but it was a year ago now and I can't remember what they tested for.

The drugs company called me today, so I will call them back and arrange delivery. Off we go again...

I'll be honest, I am a little nervous about being on a thread with everyone having treatment at the same time. The reason being, I started a March/April thread and there was about 10 or so of us on there. Every single other person got their BFP apart from me! Just found that really tough, and it made the failure harder to bear. However, I have decided that the support during really does help so I am with you all and we will get through this together, and I sincerely hope we all get BFP's

 

[ANGEL223]

Wow Caline that was a rough time for you! My last group was more BFP than not which is so hard. You are really happy for the others but cant help asking why me!? I really hope we all get good news but im more realistic now than before.

 

[Magdalena]

Hi Everyone!!

I'm picking up meds on Mon 21st (start down-reg day after) and just wonder will they do scan or they just explain how to take meds? I'm asking because lately I feel pain in my lower abdomen and I'm afraid there could be something wrong. Maybe I should go to GP.

Today I told my HR manager that I'll have IVF and surprisingly they are very supportive - I will have time of for blood tests and scans during injections.

 

[Blue12]

I am injecting lupron - for dr and injecting for stims obviously lol - and injecting progesterone during 2ww - that is at least 5 weeks of injections - I am going to be filled with holes!!!

I was feeling the same way Caline - about cycling at the same time and possibly having a bfn when everyone else gets their bfp. I was quite fearful of being with so many here and being happy for others but also having the possible devastation for myself. I was going to quietly join here - but your support has been so amazing I can't stay away.

Angel that must be so frustrating not having af arrive - how many dpo are you? Is there any chance that you could be...?

 

[Leilani]

Question - has everyone here had an amh test? Or are you having one soon?

I just had the blood test done today - it tests for ovarian reserve and the fs said that it helps to decide on exact dosages for ivf. I was told by a nurse doing my ultrasound/scan that I had good ovarian reserve - so hopefully blood confirms that.

I had blood taken for the AMH test on Tueday, and will get the resuts tomorrow afternoon. Different labs use different measures, so Angels' 10 sounds like it's probably a good level, the scale my clinic use, anything above 1 is considered really good, so when you get your results and you're googling levels, make sure you are looking at the right scale.

AMH tests are relatively new (18 months, maybe 2 years) - my clinic has only just started using them (from 1 June). I would err on the side of caution with a nurse telling me I had good ovarin reserve based on a scan - all that can really tell you is the size of you ovaries, which indicates ovarian reserve, or more likely to indcate diminish ovarian reserve if you ovaries are smaller than average, at least that's what I gathered from our fs.

I picked up my plan from the clinic yesterday - though I'm guessing it could change after they get my AMH result, but as it stands I'll be on a short protecol with down regging starting on 30 June with EC sometime the week starting 12 July - which is good, as am off work that week.

It's 5am here and have been awake for 2 hours - I guess the reality of what we're about to go through is hitting home (this is our first cycle) DH is really positive it will work first go, but having done my homework on here and other sites, I don't want to get my hopes up, as statistically it more likely not to work for is first time

 

[Zoom]

Blue and Caline, I am along for the ride, but still TTC every month, even thou looks like tube is knackard, so if it helps any I will be a BFN, that might helps balace out the odds. As I know what you mean. My pal and I stared TTC at the same time, her straight to IVF, me with a TR. Her twins are due next Thursday from her first cycle. I couldn't be happier, but worried it will upset the balance of my odds, does that sound as mad as it seams??

Anyway it does mean that I am along for the ride and will take the hit on the BFN for now.

Love zxx

 

[ANGEL223]

Woohoo ready to go magdalena! You should probably get those pains looked at as you dont want any delays just as you are about to start! I cant really remember, but i think you will have a scan - perhaps someone else can clarify!?

Sadly, Blue i wouldnt be that lucky! Have stopped all charting and monitoring since starting icsi but im sure its the witch on her way just taking a detour!

I havent my schedule yet leilani but i think i will be close to yours as i am also short protocol and strangely, im off around the same time!

Ahh zoom, they wouldnt have suggested ivf if you didnt have a chance! Its all just a lottery really so our odds are all similar!

 

[caline]

Caline, could you tell the clinic your preference and while you are assigned the medicated group you would like to move if anyone pulls out of the other group - surely you have a few weeks left?

I hadn't thought of that, but I think the whole idea is that you are randomly assigned, so no preference to either.

 

[Starbright]

Starbright, we are a week apart. I start down regging 27th. What are you down regging with? I will be on synarel nasal spray. I don't mind the down regging but I always feel rough for a few days at the start. Juat kind of a non-descript rubbish feeling. Not too bad though.

Just had a look at my meds -I'll be on synarel too for the down reg and menopur for stimms. Good luck

Magdalena great that your HR rep is being supportive. I have told my line manager and HR rep and they've been really good. It makes a lot of difference doesn't it. I agree on getting the pains checked out chick.

Hope everyone else is all ok. Hugs and love
xxSBxx

 

[Zoom]

Question - has everyone here had an amh test? Or are you having one soon?

I just had the blood test done today - it tests for ovarian reserve and the fs said that it helps to decide on exact dosages for ivf. I was told by a nurse doing my ultrasound/scan that I had good ovarian reserve - so hopefully blood confirms that.

I had blood taken for the AMH test on Tueday, and will get the resuts tomorrow afternoon. Different labs use different measures, so Angels' 10 sounds like it's probably a good level, the scale my clinic use, anything above 1 is considered really good, so when you get your results and you're googling levels, make sure you are looking at the right scale.

AMH tests are relatively new (18 months, maybe 2 years) - my clinic has only just started using them (from 1 June). I would err on the side of caution with a nurse telling me I had good ovarin reserve based on a scan - all that can really tell you is the size of you ovaries, which indicates ovarian reserve, or more likely to indcate diminish ovarian reserve if you ovaries are smaller than average, at least that's what I gathered from our fs.

I picked up my plan from the clinic yesterday - though I'm guessing it could change after they get my AMH result, but as it stands I'll be on a short protecol with down regging starting on 30 June with EC sometime the week starting 12 July - which is good, as am off work that week.

It's 5am here and have been awake for 2 hours - I guess the reality of what we're about to go through is hitting home (this is our first cycle) DH is really positive it will work first go, but having done my homework on here and other sites, I don't want to get my hopes up, as statistically it more likely not to work for is first time

What is an AMH test and what does EC stand for. Questions questions I know sorry.

zx

 

[caline]

EC - egg collection
Not sure about AMH, but its a measure of ovarian reserve.

Blue, I thought the same thing. I think the support during the cycle, and especially the 2ww, which for me is the hardest part by far, is so helpful that I couldn't not stay on the thread. Fingers crossed this willl be a lucky thread for us all.

Wow, you have a lot of injecting to do! I'll consider myself lucky just sniffing and taking pills and pessaries!

Zoom, as Amgel said, you have a good chance, so lets be hearing some PMA from you girl!!

Going to call the drugs company back now and get my delivery arranged.

 

[Leilani]

AMH is Anti-Mullarian Hormone, not entirely sure of what it is/how it works, but it seems to be the way lots of fertility specialists are going, and it's more useful than just FSH and a lot easier than counting eggs!

My clinic didn't call today, which I'd almost forgotten about, as I had a super busy day, so I guess I'll hear on Monday - I am a bit anxious as now I'm wonderring if it's bad news, and so the admin lady wants the doctor to tell me instead of her. Oh well - only time will tell - yet something else to wait for!

I think no matter what the outcome, we all need support as, I don't know about you guys, but only a few friends know we are going down the IVF route, but only one of my boss' knows we have started the process. And whilst I know a few people who have been through IVF, they're not close friends, so it's good to share with people who understand and know what youre talking about!

 

[Starbright]

Thanks for explaining Leilani ((hugs)) and you've made a really good point about all needed support despite the outcome. I hope you hear from the docs soon and that it is good news.

Sorry this is gonna be TMI but I'm weirdly happy and confused because I have got loads of ewcm. Normally, I barely get any. What's going on?? lol. What a weird thing to be happy about

xxxSBxxx

 

[Zoom]

Be happy about it a really good sign!!

Cheers ladies for all the info so what is FSH.

Oh the only reason I was being Miss negative was that I am not currently on IVF this cycle, hence why I was helping to get some balance, sorry didn't want anyone thinking there was any negative vibes, all positive ones here for you ladies!!

 

[Chesca]

Hi everyone!

Caline - i'm sorry you didn't get the natural cycle you were hoping for - any chance you can switch?

Angel - any sign of AF yet?

I've been a bit crap lately and not really been giving you guys any support....I will do my best to try and get on here more!!!!

Chesca xx

 

[ANGEL223]

Hi everyone!

Caline - i'm sorry you didn't get the natural cycle you were hoping for - any chance you can switch?

Angel - any sign of AF yet?

I've been a bit crap lately and not really been giving you guys any support....I will do my best to try and get on here more!!!!

Chesca xx

YEEHAAA! Witch has arrived!! Called the clinic this afternoon but nobody available to talk so they will call me back Monday! At least now things are starting to roll!

Chesca, what you been at? Doin' ok i hope?!

 

[ANGEL223]

Thanks for explaining Leilani ((hugs)) and you've made a really good point about all needed support despite the outcome. I hope you hear from the docs soon and that it is good news.

Sorry this is gonna be TMI but I'm weirdly happy and confused because I have got loads of ewcm. Normally, I barely get any. What's going on?? lol. What a weird thing to be happy about

xxxSBxxx

Ummm, whats that a sign off then??

 

[Leilani]

Be happy about it a really good sign!!

Cheers ladies for all the info so what is FSH.

FSH is follicle stimulating hormone, it's the hormone that tells your body to grow follicles - basically it's the amount of effort you body has to put in to get follicules to grow on your ovaries. My FS explained it as your ovaries are like jars of jellybeans, and when you are born they are full, so it doesn't take much to get the jelly beans out of the jar, but as you get older and you have fewer and fewer jelly beans it's more of an effort to get the beans from the bottom of the jar to the surface. So the higher your FSH the harder it is for your body to get the follicles growing.

So FSH is a reasonable good indicator of the effort your body needs to get the follicles, and so the doctors use this in conjunction with other results to determine the dosage of drugs needed articifially stimulate your ovaries into producing follicles. The AMH result will give an indication of how many follicles you can expect to get with stimulation.

Hope that helps.