IVF/ICSI @ Liverpool Womens Hospital

[Melbram]

Good luck today Jules x

 

[Likklegemz]

Trust my body!!!!

Had my scan today, now got 6 in right ovary and 4 in left ovary ranging from 8mm to 11mm. Womb lining is 8mm

Doesn't look like I've responded very well - typical me! Got a scan Monday And decision taken from there! Considering we were expecting ec then I'm slightly disappointed! Keep reminding myself nothing runs The way you plan it

Just worried as hubby goes away to work a week on Sunday so we need collection to be before then - what's my chances?

 

[cvaeh]

Hi all

Just back from egg collection. The stress gets worse everytime. I got 9 eggs and just had a phone call to say 8 are mature enough to inject. I should be happy but I had similar numbers last cycle and still ended up with zero. It is going to be a long night.

Gems - a lot can happen in a weekend. I was told that follicles usually grow 1-2 mm a day! X

Jules- hope your transfer goes well today x

 

[africaqueen]

Susie- Lol at all the posts. I do feel popular! haha. Aww can't believe your lil boy is 4mths old already! and yes the hc gets mixed reviews but when i look at you and the other girls it worked for it proves the do have good success x

Gemz- Aww hun i know its hard but try and think positive. You will be amazed how quick follies can grow ;-) im sure on Monday they will be a lot bigger and u will have EC around wed/thur x

Jules- Hope transfer went smoothly today? congrats on being pupo and GL for 2ww x

Cvaeh- Ah that's great that 8 are suitable for injection but i know what you mean about not raising your hopes again. Lots of pma coming your way and your in my prayers tonight. Hope the call comes nice and early x

Hi to all the gang xxx

 

[Lindylou]

Cvah and Likkle- all it takes is one good egg!

I would think they would collect this week Likkle- they won't stim you too long explain to them about your hubby.

Susie- I want to start the dr russell fan club as well! He was so good I chose to have fu with him not one of the invisible consultants!

 

[Likklegemz]

Well girls

I was doing so well today and ya all for horribly wrong! had a little cry and is now in bed!

Had a session of accupunture and ear in mind it wasn't my first one neither, when te needle went in I was in a lot of pain, not an achy pain but a stabbing pain! To make matters worse she was so patronising which added to the pain I'm in plus the hormones made me really upset! I couldn't believe how she spoke to me! I ended up running out and crying on DHs shoulder!

Of course now I'm stressed out! DH has booked me a hot stone massage to help, do you think it's worth trying accupunture again to help (somewhere else obviously given my reaction today!) or can you recommend any thing else!

Also figured out why I've been feeling queasy! I've for a slight mild lactose intolerance and menopur has lactose in it - and I didn't even think to mention this to the clinic!! Feels like an idiot!
Hand is so sore so typing with One hand only at mo!

 

[cvaeh]

hi Gemz

sorry you have had an emotional day, i am feeling so anxious about our fertilization call tomorrow i have been looking at our next options.
i had accupuncture for my first three cycles and think it helped for relaxation but not sure about anything else. i decided to save money this time and try without. i do listen to the zita west relaxation cd though.
If you want to find a fertility specialist in your local area that does accupuncture try looking on the British council of accupuncture as i found a really good one near me. x x

 

[Likklegemz]

Hi cvaeh

I promise I won't be patronising - had enough of that for one day! Im hoping they do fine!! Will be praying tonight for you!

Its not even accupunture it's just anything thatll help me switch off! I just couldn't believe the way she spoke to me that got me really upset - that and my hand is stinging me!!!

I'll take anything now to help me chill! Seriously considering getting signed off work as its not helping me much at the moment!

 

[cvaeh]

Hi Gemz

I think i am going mad i am now talking to my eggs which are forty miles away willing them to fertilize. Not sure i will sleep to well tonight.

Someone told me that reflexology is really relaxing and good but not sure you can do it while you are stimming.
x x x x x x x

 

[africaqueen]

Gemz- Ah im sorry u had a crap day hun! as regards accu, i always think about what Mr K said 'sticking pins in you wont get u preg' lol. It is ok for relaxing but obviously she didnt have that effect on you, the rude woman! tbh after going through 2 cycles of IVF i can honestly say that there is not much in the way of relaxing to be done as it means EVERYTHING to us and we are consumed by each and every stage but i did find taking some time from work and going for nice gentle walks and relaxing with a good book or film helped a bit. Good luck x

Cvaeh- How is the wait going? i know how awful it is for you and really hope tomorrows call brings you much needed hope and that you get to transfer and the dreaded 2ww ;-) x

 

[Likklegemz]

Hmm not sure I could do that! I thought id iTunes to see f theres any audiobooks for relaxation during ivf can only see
One zita west - did you say you were takin her vitamins?

 

[cvaeh]

Africa- I am slowly going insane i just want one or two good embryos to give us a chance. I have read so many stories though about it happening over and over again. then i think about the fact we did get one once and maybe we will get another one.
its going to be a long night and morning as they said they would only be able to phone late morning x x

 

[Likklegemz]

Oooh post going out of order due to phone and rather slow Internet! Cvaeh i must be mad too, I'm talking to my stomach telling it to get a move on!!

 

[cvaeh]

yes i have zita west cd and taking her vitamins. not sure they do any good or not but will try anything. some people say her voice is annoying on the cd but i find it really relaxing x x

 

[africaqueen]

Ah Cvaeh you must be going through hell emotionally. I am sending tons of positive vibes to your embies! Lots of luck hun xxx

 

[Jules78]

Hi everyone, well I'm officially in the 2ww! Out of our 6 frosties, 2 made it to blasto .... They put back one that looked excellent, the other sadly didn't look strong enough. But that's ok, it only takes one doesn't it! I cried when they showed us it on the screen.... It's such an emotional part ! Afterwards I felt like I needed to be wrapped in cotton wool! Husband won't let me do a thing which is great as theres a load of housework to be done lol ! I was terrified to sleep on my side last night, I kept picturing this little tiny dot getting swished from side to Side and couldn't implant !! Your mind goes nuts doesn't it!!!
It's weird cos right now, I don't feel any different and you wonder if it's there don't you!
But OTD is 4th sept.... So a week Tuesday! Aaahhh .

Likklegemz..... How are you feeling? You feeling any more relaxed yet?
Cvaeh..... Good luck for the call, everything crossed xxx

Hi to everyone have a lovely bank holiday x

 

[Lindylou]

Great news jules. Relax and take it easy. Babydust. Xxxx

 

[Melbram]

Congrats on being PUPO Jules

Cavea: any news????

Gems: fx lil follies grow so you can have EC early next week x

baby dust to you all

afm the has arrived again! after last cycle failed I was on for 12 days compared to my usual two and after a week she's here again

 

[cvaeh]

not one. devastated beyond believe x

 

[Jules78]

Oh cvaeh, I am so sorry. Hope you are ok, thinking of you xxx