IVF/ICSI @ Liverpool Womens Hospital

[Melbram]

Aw Del so sorry to hear that - its so unfair that we all have to go through this . I guess its back for consultation then see where you go from there - maybe changing clinics if you can afford a further round - I hear Shrewsbury has a better success rate than Liverpool x

AQ: FX you get some good news tomorrow x

 

[Lindylou]

Good luck for tomorrow AQ! Got everything crossed for you xxx

 

[Del xx]

Thank you all so much for your support. BFN as expected this morning. Finding it hard to accept that it failed again,I really thought we would be lucky this time. Will ring hc tomorrow and arrange a follow-up,but don't think I will be doing another round there. I had already done some research to other clinics when I discoverd that my nk was high. It seems that care Nottingham have excellent results with patients with immune issues and that they offer a range of further test that is not available through hc or privately through Mr gazvani. I am going to arrange a consultation there and ask their immune specialists Dr George to review my case and see what he can offer or suggests doing differently. Decided to take a break from trying again for a year or two,but obviously all of this depends in my oh's result on Thursday.

Hope everyone is ok?
Gemz,glad that the spotting has stopped Xx
Africa,let's hope for good news for u 2moz Xx
Hi to MrsE,Susie,Lindy,Lisa,Melbram and all the gang Xx
Bugs - not sure if u still follow this thread,but I was wondering how u were getting on?? I
Seem to recall u changed cinic? Wondering if u did immune protocol or if u have any advice for me please? Xx

 

[Joanne C]

Evening everyone, been a lot going on here so much to read and catch up on.
Del I'm so so sorry to read your news, 3 times you have been through this I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling. I'm thinking of you and your hubby : (
AQ - really hope you get some good news tomorrow will be thinking of you too.
And Gem how you getting on, your post today sounds a bit more positive : )
I had my first god mother duties today which was lovely, felt very proud and honoured ..... My DH has 3 god children, so nice to have my own too now! Lovely christening but shame about all this blooming rain!
Got our appointment tomorrow night with dr Kingsland, this wk has gone so quick.
Hello to everyone else too.
Lots of love J x x x x

 

[bugs]

Thank you all so much for your support. BFN as expected this morning. Finding it hard to accept that it failed again,I really thought we would be lucky this time. Will ring hc tomorrow and arrange a follow-up,but don't think I will be doing another round there. I had already done some research to other clinics when I discoverd that my nk was high. It seems that care Nottingham have excellent results with patients with immune issues and that they offer a range of further test that is not available through hc or privately through Mr gazvani. I am going to arrange a consultation there and ask their immune specialists Dr George to review my case and see what he can offer or suggests doing differently. Decided to take a break from trying again for a year or two,but obviously all of this depends in my oh's result on Thursday.

Hope everyone is ok?
Gemz,glad that the spotting has stopped Xx
Africa,let's hope for good news for u 2moz Xx
Hi to MrsE,Susie,Lindy,Lisa,Melbram and all the gang Xx
Bugs - not sure if u still follow this thread,but I was wondering how u were getting on?? I
Seem to recall u changed cinic? Wondering if u did immune protocol or if u have any advice for me please? Xx

Hi Del, thanks for asking about me. I still pop in and see how everyone is getting on but tbh I think I'm in a league of my own at the moment and I just can't muster up the enthusiasm any more. Selfish of me I know but I have to do what's right for me.

We had our 5th cycle at Care Manchester and for the 1st time ever I got to my OTD without bleeding but unfortunately it was a BFN, i had asked to switch from pessaries to injectable progesterone and think this is why I didn't bleed earlier. We had our follow up 2 days later and I saw Mr Patel who deals with recurrent failures/miscarriage and he's recommended the full set of immune testing which is around £2000. I think that is the only way we can go it seems silly to go into another round when there is obviously something more underlying. I've just read Dr Alan Beers book "is your body baby friendly" and it's really interesting.

He recommends immune testing if your under 35 and had 3 or more fails or over 35 with 2 or more fails. We're just waiting on some money to come through and will be having the tests done then. Mr Patel said my embryo quality has always been pretty good this time we had a 9 cell embryo with slight fragmentation put back and a not so great 6 cell (none to freeze again). I would definately recommend Care they have been fantastic.

I am sorry that your cycle didn't work and especially with the other stuff you've got going on. Each cycle definately gets harder I found the 2ww this time an absolute nightmare but I'll persevere with it until they tell me I'm wasting my time and if one more person suggests adoption or surrogacy to me I cannot be held responsible for my actions !!!!

AQ hope you get your request for additional funding tomorrow it's not fair them making you wait.

Hope everyone else is well xxxx

 

[Likklegemz]

Hi all

Del - so sorry hun, I really was hoping that it would work. Have you thought about asking the PCT for extra funding? It might help take some of the pressure off you when it comes to you feeling upto another cycle. I can't imagine what your going through babes but I hope you'll get some answers at your follow up appointment. If you need me give me a shout sending big hugs across to you!

Jo hope everything goes ok with Dr Kingsland tomorrow! I think he's brilliant and he's been very friendly to me when I've seen him! Have you got your list of questions all ready? I always seem to forget them if I don have them written down!

AQ - hoping you find out the answer tomorrow and it's a yes for another round of funding!

I've had a relaxing day today. DH bought me a load of sanctuary bath products so I've had a nice long soak, and moisturised so felt better, then I definitely spoke to soon! Started bleeding again

 

[Lindylou]

Del- I got a book by an American doctor about immune issues. Will dig it out and give you the name. It was a bit high brow in places but parts made sense to me. just read bugs post- that's the book I got! He died but his clinics are still going and there is info there. xx

Jo- good luck tomorrow. xx

Bugs- great to see you on here! Sending you hugs. Xx

AQ- try and get some sleep tonight, you must be so drained waiting. Xxx

Bugs-

 

[Lindylou]

Likkle- sounds a good day. AQ said she had bleeding. Try not to stress and get the hc tomorrow. X

 

[Jules78]

Hi everyone..... Been reading every day but no posts from me til now!
Del..... I'm so sorry to hear your news..... I was also hoping it was to be implantation ... I don't blame you for wanting a break. It's such a tough journey we go on. Thinking of you xx

AQ hope you get some news soon! It's horrendous they have kept you waiting this long. What's frustrating is that there is an answer but you just don't know it! Anyhow fingers crossed its a bit fat yes!

Hopefully we will be having our FET this Friday.... I'm so excited but nervous too. Depending on how our little frosties thaw, it will be Friday. Started the wonderful pessaries yest morning.... Havent been off the toilet this morning. Don't like them one bit but hey ho. I wanted to get a massage the day before transfer.... I can't find anything to say its not a good idea.... Do any of you know? Was even thinking morning of transfer to calm me down!!!

Hi to everyone xxxxx

 

[Lindylou]

Oooo good luck jules. Only thing I'd be careful of is if they use certain essential oils. Only reason I say is because I couldn't have a facial because they said some oils wouldn't be advisable as they treat ivf the same as 1st trimester. X

 

[Lindylou]

Ps don't know which oil sorry! But I do think anything to help you relax is great. Z

 

[africaqueen]

Del- Hope your ok as you can be x

Bugs- So glad to see you back with us but so, so sorry you have had another fail. So unfair. I had not realised you had started your 5th cycle. I pray your tests help for your 6th cycle and that you get that bfp x

Likkle- Glad the bled has stopped. x

Jules- Good luck for FET x

Joanne- Good luck for appt tomoz x



Hi to lindy, MrsE, Melbram, Sharkey and all the gang x

AFM- Tomorrow is the day we have waited for all wk and im a nervous wreck now! could burst into tears im so worked up praying its good news. Will update tomorrow xxx

 

[Jules78]

Thanks lindy.... And thanks for the advice x

 

[Likklegemz]

Hi everyone..... Been reading every day but no posts from me til now!
Del..... I'm so sorry to hear your news..... I was also hoping it was to be implantation ... I don't blame you for wanting a break. It's such a tough journey we go on. Thinking of you xx

AQ hope you get some news soon! It's horrendous they have kept you waiting this long. What's frustrating is that there is an answer but you just don't know it! Anyhow fingers crossed its a bit fat yes!

Hopefully we will be having our FET this Friday.... I'm so excited but nervous too. Depending on how our little frosties thaw, it will be Friday. Started the wonderful pessaries yest morning.... Havent been off the toilet this morning. Don't like them one bit but hey ho. I wanted to get a massage the day before transfer.... I can't find anything to say its not a good idea.... Do any of you know? Was even thinking morning of transfer to calm me down!!!

Hi to everyone xxxxx

What about accupunture? Supposed to help ad I've been doing for a while now and it's helped me to relax a bit?

 

[Del xx]

Joanne - thank u Xx good luck with Mr K tomorrow x
Lindy - thanks hun,will get hold if a copy. Hope ur ok? x
Gemz - glad ur feeling relaxed! Yes have thought about appealing for extra funding. Will look into it.....Africa u might be able to tell me how to go about it? Xx

Bugs, lovely to hear from u Xx so sorry that things have not worked out,life can be so cruel. I've had 4 fails now,can't imagine how u felt on your fifth. I think ur doing the right thing by having the immune testing,I only had my nk count done but hopefully by changing clinics I'll be offered more. I will read the book that u suggested,thank u. I hope u find some answers before your next round. Stay in touch, hope u get your bfp soon hun Xx

 

[Del xx]

Hi everyone..... Been reading every day but no posts from me til now!
Del..... I'm so sorry to hear your news..... I was also hoping it was to be implantation ... I don't blame you for wanting a break. It's such a tough journey we go on. Thinking of you xx

AQ hope you get some news soon! It's horrendous they have kept you waiting this long. What's frustrating is that there is an answer but you just don't know it! Anyhow fingers crossed its a bit fat yes!

Hopefully we will be having our FET this Friday.... I'm so excited but nervous too. Depending on how our little frosties thaw, it will be Friday. Started the wonderful pessaries yest morning.... Havent been off the toilet this morning. Don't like them one bit but hey ho. I wanted to get a massage the day before transfer.... I can't find anything to say its not a good idea.... Do any of you know? Was even thinking morning of transfer to calm me down!!!

Hi to everyone xxxxx

Thank u jules,good luck with fet! Xx

 

[Lindylou]

Jules- I started acupuncture after my first cycle to get ready for second. Don't know if it helped but I struggled to stay awake each session

 

[Jules78]

Thanks girls.... Do you think just having one acupuncture session would work ? X

 

[Del xx]

Just opened a nice bottle of red! Think I deserve a glass! Cheers girls! Xx

 

[Lindylou]

I'm sure I read ideally 3 months before but even a session the morning before and day after helps. I think there is info on hc website.