IVF/ICSI @ Liverpool Womens Hospital

[Likklegemz]

lol! to be honest I was laughing about it all day!

I love the snow! When hubby lived in Finland (and I in Hungary - that was one of the best things ever!!) At least I wont be bored in hospital when I have my op now!!

My poor cat doesnt like the snow one bit - which I'm slightly gutted at coz she's white I was totally hoping she would blend in - no such luck there!

 

[Lindylou]

Poor Likkle- hope you aren't too bruised x

 

[Likklegemz]

Narh! I'm alright thanks hun, how you doing sweetie? Not long to go now! You got everything ready for the big arrival? When you finishing work?

 

[Lindylou]

Hoping to finish on Thursday but will go in next Tuesday for meeting. I have got stuff in but don't feel ready at all!
What date is your FU?

 

[susiesue]

Lindy you need to put your feet up now pleeeease!!! You know my story, finished work Friday night, started labour 2am Sunday morning!!! Packed hospital bag in between contractions!! Not recommended My advice is try and get your head into baby mode and make sure you enjoy every second. I felt in shock and wish I could go back and do it again x.

AQ I love snow too!!! Love the sound of the snow angels x

Gemz hope your bum is feeling better now x

Jamie good luck for your scan x

Bugs and mrsE hope those embies are snuggling in x

Hi to everyone else

 

[Likklegemz]

Try to finish as soon as you can sweetie - beset not to work all the way to the end - have a few days to relax - you wont have much chance when babba comes along!

FU with Hewitt Centre was last month, seeing the specialist downstairs in gynacology to do final assessment for op (aparently we needed that organised before we could have it - but I'm annoyed as this delays things for us starting again) but that'll take place on 11th Feb - so hopefully op will only be 4 - 6 weeks later x x x

 

[africaqueen]

Gemz- Glad you got your op sorted. Tbh im shitting myself as time goes on as although i have had 2 operations, they were both emergencies so it was life or death and i had no time to worry etc, cos this one is elective and its been booked well in advance, its making me so nervous! I am trying to put it out of my mind until the day but very hard as i am scared of not waking up, or of something bad being discovered xxx

 

[Lindylou]

Susie sue- thanks. I have packed a hospital baby bag now. I have a gut feeling around the16th feb so hoping I get a last bit of me time. Hope you and little one are ok. Xxxx

 

[Lindylou]

I don't know what the op entails but try and just keep looking at then end goal. It is easier said than done because if you remember I was the biggest wimp about EC! It is so unfair what hoops we have to jump through to get our BfPs but hopefully this op is just another stepping stone that gets you closer. Xxxx I wish for it with all my heart cxxx

 

[africaqueen]

Thank you Lindy. The op itself is key hole surgery with 4 incisions and camera inserted through my belly button and one through my womb vaginally, also having the endo scratch. If i have Endo they will laser it whilst im under too. If it all goes well and gives us a better chance of success with our next cycle all the pain and discomfort will be worth it. Bet your so excited to meet your baby now? xxx

 

[Lindylou]

How long are you in AQ? I know I'm so lucky, I'm nervous but so so grateful more than anything. Find the lack of energy frustrating and dh aaaaagggghhh he has supposedly steeped up and is doing the tidying up. House is a freak in tip and its driving me mad.

 

[Lisa40]

AQ. That sounds exactly like what I had done last January except they were going in to remove a large ovarian cyst... & they found that I was riddled with endo. The operation wasn't bad at all, an hour tops. I had to stay in overnight as I was the last operation of the day. The worst bit was I'd been in since 7am with no food all day & I'd missed dinner by the time I cane round... I was not happy lol.

If it's the same as mine they'll pump gas into your bits so that they can expand them for a better look, when I woke up I thought I had a stuff neck but it was the gas moving it's way around my body. I declined the painkillers as I really thought it was only a stiff neck & it would go shortly

it's a very weird sensation though as you can feel the gas bubbles moving around your body. Took 2-3 days for it to be gone really.

Other than that all was fine, and I'm sure you'll be fine too. Will be thinking of you

x

 

[Likklegemz]

hmmm I had the lap last time (and what ended up happening to me was really unluck - so trying not to dwell on it) Last time I only had two incissions not four - strnge :S

I dont know how long I'll be in for - could possibly loose my right tube as that's the one thats giving me all the grief (which could complicate things)

AQ: I know what you mean about getting scared and dwelling on it.... just wish it would hurry up and come round now x x

 

[africaqueen]

Lindy- If all goes to plan and its text book surgery il be home later that afternoon x

Lisa- Yeah the nurse mentioned about the gas. I can't remember feeling anything when i had my ectopic surgeries but i would of been too shocked and upset to notice back then x

Gemz- Its not for sure it will be 4 incisions but nurse said quite likely and i had 4 incisions with previous surgeries although of course that was to remove my tube each time so this op maybe different and i may have fewer scars hopefully x

Gemz- I know what you mean. Im glad the surgery is in 10 days as i want it over and done with now as i am really working myself up thinking about it x

 

[harley81]

Hi Ladies ,

Im a long term stalker of this thread, and I thought i'd (finally!) say hello .

My husband and I had our pie and final blood tests before Christmas, and we have our joint consulant appointment on Thursday (nerve wracking!). So hopefully we will get to start our first round soon (fingers crossed!).

 

[Bear253]

Hi Harley welcome to the thread, I'm pretty new too!
Good luck with your joint appointment, are you feeling excited? Do you know what 'assistance' you will need?

Quick question, how long did you wait to go for PIE?

Fingers crossed for you!

 

[Lovetoeatcake]

Welcome to the thread Harley. I had my joint consultation last week, so just waiting for AF to arrive so we can start. Its very exciting and terrifying at the same time! We might be cycling at the same time. My next AF is due in about two weeks.

MrsE - congrats on being Pupo. I think you made the right decision with freexing the embryo.
Bugs- congrats on being pupo to you too. I have my fingers crossed for you.

AQ and Gemz- it is scary waiting for an operation, it is the waiting thats the worst. You imagine the worst and once it is over with, its usually not as bad as you feared. I hope the time goes quick for both of you.

Jamie - Good luck with your first scan on Thursday.

xx

 

[Jamie_lee_c_]

Welcome Harley and love to eat cake thank you,
I'm quite new here myself, and I am still very much confused as to all the abbreviations and technical words to be honest I don't really know that much about icsi as after our tests it was sort of a quick consultation and in for the big meeting where all couples get together so I'm sorry ladies if I'm a pest
X

 

[harley81]

Thank you fot the nice welcome

I have known for years I have pcos, so thought we might need help. We have been trying since the end of 2010 (which I know isn't that long, but feels like it!). We were referred to the womens last March, and after all the tests and a HSG we were due to start clomid in June, but I fell pregnant. Sadly I miscarried at 7 weeks . The clomid did not induce ovulation. I do ovulate naturally, but usually quite late and my cycles are a bit erratic to say the least!

We went back to the womens in October and Mr Drakely said he wasn't surprised at the clomid not working, so referred us for IVF (he had already filled in and signed the forms!). I think we only waited 6 or 8 weeks for the pie, then a few more weeks for the final bloods (to check for hiv and hep etc), the results came back clear before Christmas and now we have only waited a month for the appointment.

Sorry for the massive essay!

My next period is due next week, but not sure if they will start on that cycle as it's so soon?

 

[Bear253]

Sorry for your loss Harley
Sounds like things are getting more positive now though, that's funny that he had already done all the forms for your appointment! Our last appoitnment was a bit similar, the doc just said we needed icsi, there wasn't any discussion!
Thanks for that timeframe for the PIE, I'm driving myself mad waiting for the post to arrive!

I don't know for sure but I'd guess if they've said ring when your next period starts you should be able to start then??

xx