IVF/ICSI @ Liverpool Womens Hospital

[Del xx]

Hi ladies,hope everyone is well? Sorry I've not posted for a while,I've done some catching up on all the posts there's been sooooo much going on!
Jules,huge congrats xx
Gemz,hope ur ok hun,I know that you are feeling a little disappointed but as many of the girls have said already,u only need one and lots of women get a positive with a 3 day transfer. Sending u a big hug,lots of luck tomorrow xx
Cvaeh and MrsE,hope things are well with u Xx
Africa,how are u hun? Xx
Joanne,hope ur ok,thanks for asking about me Xx
Hi to lisa,Susie,Lindy,Sharkey,bugs,Melbram and to the rest of the gang,sorry if ive missed anyone Xx

Well girls to be honest with u am not dealing too well with this last fail,thought I was but the reality of it all has really hit home. Feeling very low and can't be bothered with anything.
Oh had results,scan shows that the swelling they picked up in the lymph nodes has reduced a little,so positive results all in all,no need for chemotherapy at the moment,he will be closely monitered for the next few months and then another scan. We went away last week to get away from everything, stayed in a beautiful 5* hotel,thought it would have cheered me up but still feeling the same even though we had a lovely time whilst there. Back home and back to reality!
Have my follow up on Wednesday,dreading it! Sorry for such a negative post Xx

 

[Likklegemz]

Thx Del! I'm sorry your struggling and am sending lots of cyber hugs across to you both! X x

Do you know what you want to ask at your follow up?

 

[Del xx]

Thanks Gemz,much needed hugs Xx
I've had so many follow-ups, I think we have covered everything! I get a good amount of eggs,good fertilizing rate and good quality embryos! I'm sure it's all down to my immunity,the natural killer cells were so high! Don't think that Liverpool can offer me any further tests,they've done all that they can. I'll just have to wait and see what he has to suggest! Will ask docs opinion on further tests and treatments that are available at other clinics,I know that Nottingham specialises in multiple fails with immune issues and also the zita west clinic in London. xx

 

[cvaeh]

good luck tomorrow Gemz. I am sure you have some great embryos. are you having one or two put back?

Del- sorry your feeling down, sending you a hug. i am really hormonal and down today too. i can't stop crying for no reason and have awful skin. i am still doing my pessaries but care were honest with us and have told us andthe chances are almost zero of a positive. i do believe in miracles though. we have decided to try and find our answers in Belgium so have booked flights tonight for our October trip. i am back to work tomorrow so it will either take my mind off things or make me worse. i am not sure how my head teacher will take me needing time off to cycle abroad.

Africa- how are you? are you okay?

hello to everyone else x x x x

 

[bugs]

Hi Del we've just had our bloods taken for level 1 and level 2 immunes at Care in Manchester from what I can gather they use all of Dr George's information from when he was at Care but he's now at zita west. It cost £2400 and we'll get the results in 5 weeks. I would recommend reading Dr A Beers book for immunology as it made a lot of sense to me. Just wanted to let you know there is closer clinics.

Good news about your husband I think your defo due some good luck in the future so don't give up.

Hope everyone is well xxxx

 

[Likklegemz]

Hi guys

No they'll only allow one to go back in asked that over the phone to the embryologist

Quick question how did you all feel after egg collection? I've been bloated and in some discomfort since it happened but I've been sick bout 3 times this evening now and am worried, phoned emergency room and they said to come down but as I'm on my own sale if there was anything I could do at home. Just told me to drink fluids and paracetamol but if I was no better to come in

 

[MrsE75]

Gemz - good luck this morning sure you will be fine. Bloating after EC is totally normal so don't worry the transfer takes just a few minutes and it's like a smear really nothing to worry about xx

Del - sorry you are feeling so crap but what's happened is crap so you are entitled to feel how you want. We've all been pumped full of hormones so it's no wonder just don't be too hard on yourself. I still find myself getting upset over my MC but think that's cos about 2 people I know were around the same time as me do having to deal with their 20 week scans on fb and all that. Give yourself time xx

Hi to everyone else xx

 

[Likklegemz]

Hey all quick update, I've been pushed back to transfer on Wednesday so it will be a blast after all!

Now enjoying a cup of tea!

 

[MrsE75]

Gemz - what did I tell you day 3 is always the go to and then they see how they do. Congrats at least you can sleep tonight! X

 

[susiesue]

Great news Gemz, now relax! X

 

[Nababel]

Hi everyone.

Gemz well done!

How is everyone else.

Ive just come back from my EC and we got 20 eggs so they said its most likely to be a fresh transfer. So made up. Just waiting for the call tomorrow now to see how many fertilised. Xxxxx

 

[Likklegemz]

Thanks Nabable!! That's brilliant news for you!!! So pleased for you! Are you ivf or ICIS?

 

[Nababel]

I'm ICSI so looks like we'll be on the 2ww together

 

[susiesue]

Brilliant news Nababel, fingers crossed for lots of lovely embies. Have got a good feeling about some more September bfp's xx

 

[MrsE75]

Wow 20 eggs I can only dream how that must feel. I was made up to get 4 cos was told they would be happy or me to produce 1 or 2 eggs. Well don't both of you, got great chances of BFPs with all those eggs. I'm well jealous ha, ha! X

 

[Nababel]

Thanks guys I know I'm very blessed. Just hope they fertilise. I'm hoping there will be lots of BFPs in the coming months also!

 

[Jules78]

Hi Everyone! Sorry I disappeared yesterday but it was such a surreal day I didnt know what to do with myself! Its been so lovely reading all of your messages, its made me feel so happy reading them as we havent really told anyone yet, so its nice to be able to talk about it on here! But thankyou all - its really touching you care so much.

Nababel - see ! It can happen! Im so glad your getting a fersh transfer - 20 eggs is great - lets keep our fingers crossed for the phonecall in the morning!

Gemz - great news aboout moving the transfer! Thats great, now you can relax! Its perfectly normal for some embies not to develop, dont worry.

Susie - what a strange coincedence!!! I cant believe that!! Its obviously a lucky date haha!!

everyone else, thanks again for your messages. Im rinigng the HC tomorrow and hopefully everything will all be ok. FX. Its a happy but scary situation! xxx

 

[Likklegemz]

Jules - it'll make great tv too!!

 

[house2home]

Hi everyone,

I've been following you for a couple of weeks now and love reading your stories and experiences. I haven't shared anything yet, as I'm only starting on the IVF journey myself. I'm going to the PIE at LWH next week, and it's great to be finally getting somewhere, but depressing that it's all out of my hands now.

Anyway, I have a question that I'm sure has been asked a million times, but I searched and searched and couldn't find an answer. Has anyone recently been to the PIE, then had a consultation and started treatment who could give me an idea of timescales? How long am I likely to wait between PIE and the first consultation, or when am I likely to start treatment after PIE? You'd think after three years that I'd be used to waiting, but I really want to move things on now. We will be having ICSI as my poor husband's swimmers are poor in every way.

Thanks ladies, any help is much appreciated xx

 

[Likklegemz]

House2home welcome!!! This forum has been my life saver getting to know others experiences and helping me cope!

I had about a 6 week wait between PIE and our joint consultation with the nurse over when we discussed drugs etc this is subject to lots of things thou - were you are in your journey. If you've been thru out patients and had most of your tests done to find out the cause of your infertility it's quicker otherwise it is longer. You'll need to have a HIV test and a rubella test and provided that rubella is fine you'll usually start within a month of that appointment you'll start treatment!