IVF/ICSI @ Liverpool Womens Hospital

[Bella 29]

Any vits or foods you think would help me. Also ive been referred to Mr Gazvani from DR Lewis Jones. My partner already has a 14 year old so funding for us was touch and go. Would it mean ive been accepted for funding if im being referred to Gazvani as Lewis Jones never actually said yes or no. Even if im not funded i have savings but that extra bit of help would be wonderful. xxxxxxx

 

[Lindylou]

Sharkey- I took first week of 2ww off but am planning to hopefully take the whole 2weeks off next time. Try and relax. If you are holding a healthy baby in your arms in 9 months time think of the joy you will have. Twins would be lovely , but you will be a mum and that's what all of us are praying for. Feet up and take it easy. Xxx

 

[Sharkey]

MrsE75; we're going off out fishing In a bit so that should keep our minds off things for a while x

I know what your saying Is right, we are very fortunate to be In this postition and that It only takes the one embie to make It work..... Cant believe that the ET was overshadowed by us being upset but aslong as the outcome Is positive then that all thats matters We are very lucky Indeed to have one egg put back, I honestly dont know what I would of done If we had nothing, but hey we are not at that stage and Ive just gotta keep the PMA!! Have a lovely relaxing weekend and sending x x

Lisa40; you deffinately have a miracle baby there Its absolutey brilliant when things fall Into place Didnt you suspect that you had endo? My mother had endo and It resulted In her having a hysterectomy In her early 30's, endo can be quite painfull x x Im truly glad that we have that embie on board and I will be treating It like precious cargo until proven otherwise Have a good weekend and relax x x

Susie; Im not going to worry myself anymore, Ive done all that I possibly could and It's now out of our hands..... Praying with all my might that this little one will stick for us.... Iv'e taken the week off as work Is really stressfull, even If I convince myself It will be okay It only takes the slightest thing to wind me up You havent got long to go now, I suppose the both of you are getting really excited..... I sure as hell would be, Im impatient at the best of times..... Have a good weekend and relax x x

Melbram; have you called the Hewitt today? I would get on there case, might speed things up for you....x x

Lindy; It's only PMA all the way now, cant wait until the 2nd May! It's also my fathers birthday so Im hoping thats a good omen for me Hope everything Is okay? Im sure you cant wait for your FU to get some well deserved answers x x

AFM; I nearly weed myself watching Celebrity Juice dvd last night, Keith Lemon Is so hilarious well worth buying girls!! I asked my OH to set an alarm for the Bum Bullets for me, alarm went off this morning and the cheeky sod had called It "STINKY FINGER", I must admit I could'nt hold my laughter In any longer...... He's been absolute godsend through all of this, he even kindly asked If I needed him to do the Bum Bullets If I was'nt so used to his sense of humour by know then I would seriously think he was a very sick man, lol

 

[Lisa40]

Awww sharky your oh sounds just like mine lol, he makes loads if jokes too but he's always there when I need him. He's off work at the moment as he sliced his thumb to the bone & had to have surgery to reattach it, & I've come home from work today and he's cleaned the whole kitchen, including the oven and cupboards... All one handed bless him

I had no symptoms at all of my endo sharkey, cycles were regular as clockwork, 27 days, 12 day lp everytime, 2-3 days of painless bleeding (that was so light I'd usually only need tissue for most of it... Clearly it was going elsewhere) but no pains at all! Docs all found it very strange, they've actually asked if they can use us as a case study!

But yes I'm so pleased & feel very very lucky indeed!

Hope you will all be as lucky very very soon
xxxx

 

[bugs]

Any vits or foods you think would help me. Also ive been referred to Mr Gazvani from DR Lewis Jones. My partner already has a 14 year old so funding for us was touch and go. Would it mean ive been accepted for funding if im being referred to Gazvani as Lewis Jones never actually said yes or no. Even if im not funded i have savings but that extra bit of help would be wonderful. xxxxxxx

Is it written in your notes that your partner has a child already because if it is you probably won't get funding. I was referred to mr kingsland after my lap and dye test and he basically said IVF for you here's a price list, coz my OH has kids already !!!

I wouldn't worry too much about vits aslong as your getting your folic acid, I just take pregnacare and me and the other half take vit D so nothing to exciting xxx

 

[Bella 29]

Bloomin eck, theres goes the wedding fund lol. If you dont mind me asking how much is it?? Ive heard around 4 grand. His daughters 14, we dont see her much as shes too busy being social and he doesnt have full custody. Would that make a difference do you think xxx Hope im as strong as you when i come to get treatment xxx Thankyou for your advice, its really appreciated xx

 

[Lindylou]

Hi bella- my friend is having to pay as well because her husband has 2 children. Even adopted children rule you out for nhs treatment. Sorry. X

 

[bugs]

We just live in a shitty Nhs trust area, some trusts will let you have 1 free cycle if there are no kids on the maternal side but not ours. My partners has 3, 2 boys and a girl the oldest 2 are 17 and 20 so we don't really see them for the same reason but his youngest is 12 and he stays with us a few times a week. I think it takes the pressure off that he's got kids already coz if it doesn't happen then it's not a total loss but then at the same time he doesn't have the same passion for it to work as I do so he thinks I'm nagging if he has a drink and stuff but on the whole he is my little rock through it all !!!

Just been watching Granada northwest and they were showing how the 1st baby has just been born from using the embryoscope at care. I wanted to throw stuff at the tv it was her 1st cycle I wonder how many people who've had multiple cycles has it worked for coz it never bloody made a difference for me !!!

Rant over xxxx

 

[Bella 29]

Thanks Lindy Lou, im prepared for a no now. Glad i asked as i would have been gutted xxx

 

[bugs]

Oh sorry it varies in price depending on drugs and if you use ICSI so we've paid between £4500 and £6000. I also egg shared which brought it down to just under £2000 xxx

 

[Bella 29]

Bugs, its so frustating

Where the ones who would be so grateful for a child. I work my arse off and dont get anything for it from the government. I really hope you come good soon.

I know how you feel, my OH get the same way even tho he really wants a baby too. I best get saving then xxxx

 

[Melbram]

Sharkey I rang them on Tuesday or Wednesday and they said the bloods wernt back yet but they might be waiting to be signed off - she said we would get an appointment as soon as they are in but I will still ring back next week just to make sure x

 

[Del xx]

Hi lovely ladies, how's everyone doing?
Congrats Sharkey,hope ur feeling ok? Sorry to hear u were disappointed,just focus on being pupo! Xx
Hi to all the new girls,good luck with your journeys! You'll find lots of support on this thread.
Hi to everyone else Xx

 

[Likklegemz]

I saw that article too! It's made me positive thou that it can happen! Hoping that happens to us

Waiting to see specialist on Tuesday to fin out what my plan is! Scared but excited. What questions should I ask? I'm in too minds to be transferred to CARE they've got a higher success rate, and the quality of care I've received so far any the women's has been pretty poor

 

[Lindylou]

Has anybody used the endoscope?

Likkle- I have thought about changing , just to see if they manage anything better. I have pretty much decided to try the women's again. The nurses have been fantastic with me and really supportive. Even when I had my miscarriage one of the doctors called me. The only thing that has annoyed me is the fact I have not seen a consultant yet. If I need to pay ( which hopefully I won't because it works!!) I probably will try somewhere else- just to see if a different regime works. Will see what they say at my follow up.

 

[cvaeh]

Hi everyone

Sharkey- congratulations on being pupo. Relax and take it easy.

Mrse - congratulations I bet your so excited x x

Welcome to the new ladies. I haven't been on here much lately. I have had two failed cycles at Lwh and am starting short Protocol at care the next time I come on so in about three weeks.

Bugs - how much did the embryoscope cost. My problem is getting something to fertilize so not sure whether it will help us.

Hello to everyone else x x

 

[Likklegemz]

Cvaeh what's your opinion about CARE? So Far which do You think has provided you with the better care / discussed options etc?

My experience hasn't been very good am considering asking to be moved

 

[Lindylou]

Cvah- did you have long protocol both times at Hewitt?

 

[Sharkey]

Cvaeh; the embryoscope costs £700 & we used It for this cycle We didnt really get full benefit of It as we did a Day 3 transfer & didn't get to blast.... Hope your next cycle gives you your BFP x

Lindy; do you mean embryoscope? x

Del; thank you!! I'm just relaxing & jus taking each day as It comes x How are you? x

Melbram; I would deffo call again next week! I'm sure you can't wait to get the ball rolling!! Where abouts In N.Wales do you live If you don't mind me asking? x

Lisa; hope your OH will be better soon.....! I feel guilty that I have my feet up at the moment and he's doing everything, he keeps saying to me to relax I find It quite hard watching him, bless x Apparantley pregnancy Is meant to help with the endo, so I heard. Will you allow them to use you as a case study? Would be quite Interesting x x

Anyone heard off AQ? Hope she's okay x x

 

[cvaeh]

Lindylou-yes I did long Protocol both times at Hewitt centre. First time on three amps of menopur and second time on two. I did icsi the second time and got one embryo.

My main reason for moving clinics is just for a change more than anything for psychological reasons. I did find it hard to get through to lwh on phone so got quite stressed with that but the majority of nurses and doctors were very good. I just think no one really knows what our problem is. So far everything at care has been great but I haven't had a full cycle to comment on yet. It is costing 5000 which would have been the same at Hewitt x