IVF/ISCI starting May 2010, anyone?

[Summer Breeze]

Morning Ladies,

Wow, so much news!!
Mrs R32, isn't 5 injections still quite early relatively?? It sounds like you still have lots of time for developments. Keep that chin up.

Hereshoping, wow that all sounds like things are developing nicely!!

Brum, great developments too, keep us posted on the cyst, I just had lots of nasty endo cysts removed, like you say though it sounds like hopefully they're leuteal.

Tansey, haha that made me laugh! We have our first injection tomorrow so I bet we won't be that far apart! When is your EC pencilled in for? When do you have your first scan? I have to have an early day 5 scan on Monday morning as they think they may have to change my dosage.

MummyIwanabe, wow how exciting, you seem to be doing so well! Hoe does Monday for EC fit into your work commitments?? You were hoping for Monday weren't you??

Well I am sat here waiting for my meds to arrive! They're due any time before 1pm, eeek!! Who'd have thought receiving lots of drugs could be so exciting!!!
xx

 

[brumbar]

Hey Ladies! follies are growing.... We're on for an egg collection on Saturday 10am!
Left ranges between 21- 17 right is around 14.... I lost track of numbers, but I really hope they get at least 4 good eggs.... Although I'm not saying no to more! and just for the record: I noticed that I was a bit tender when he moved the dildocam to my left.....
So... All set now! Bring on SATURDAY!
I am tO take gonal f and cetrotide tonight ( his will be 9th dose gonal and 4th dose cetrotide, and trigger is on Thursday 22:00! I shouldn't take Gonal or cetrotide on Thursday(but That's probably because I usually take my injections in the evening.....
.....Xxxx YAY!

 

[HeresHoping]

Great to see things moving along in the right direction for everyone

Well.............

Seems I have responded well to the meds and all systems go

Brumbar - I am ahead of you by 23.5 hours!!!!!

EC is on for Friday morning @ 10:30
biggest one is 21 and lining is 9.5 - looks like there are 11 good sized ones and some smaller ones ( the left side is the lazy side!)- either way the consultant will take all he can and see what he gets.....

DH just kept grinning and punching me in the arm as we walked down the corridor - men!

Boy am I nervous-excited now

 

[Summer Breeze]

Well my drugs have arrived!! yikes!!!
I am rather overwhelmed to be honest! Can I really get all these things inside me within 2 weeks?!!!
I have been down the list and the only thing that isn't there that they mentioned is the progesterone supplements for after the egg transfer, do they tend to give them later??

xx

 

[Summer Breeze]

Fantastic news Brumar & Hereshoping! Friday and Saturday are soooooo close!!
xx

 

[HeresHoping]

Summer Breeze - don't worry you will be a pro with the drugs by the time you are finished! I did get the pesseries (after the trigger shot thats my next treat in store )

 

[MrsR32]

Thanks for the reassurance girls, I think i was just hoping to be at the top of the scale instead of in the middle!

It's getting exciting for lots of you now, MummyIwanabe, HeresHoping and Brumbar - good news all round. Let's hope the positive vibes stick around!!

 

[Rihannalove]

Hello everyone to all seniors .. I have just joined this jorney so not quite familiar with how things work in IVF Just received my first appoinment for the 19th for IVF ,, they have asked my DH to do a SA test and me a scan test before our first appoinment... its through NHS hammersmith hospital , can anyone advise me on what will happen next thnx all ... and for everyone ....

 

[ACLIO]

Wow ladies, so much is going on.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you all. I'm going to think of you all as my mentors lol I'm glad all those eggies are getting nice and big. I'm sending you all lots of luck



ps sorry I couldn't resist the bunnies lol

 

[MummyIwanabe]

oo exciting stuff!

Summerbreeze - glad your drugs arrived. My pessaries came at same time but some clinics give them after EC i think. give yours a call.
i really wanted EC for monday so if it works out that way its the best situation for my work so I'll be delighted!!! Horray! Fingers and toes crossed!!

hi Rihannalove - they will get your DH to do a sample and analyse that, see whats going on there. Why do you need IVF? The scan for you will be to check all is well, see how many follies you have, check your lining etc and check for any cysts etc. All being well they'll advise you of best course of action for treatment. Depending on your treatment depends on when you start but it will prob involve drugs, patience and more patience Your eggs will be collected and then fertilised and then transferred back. We can all help you more once we have more info on your history and why you're on this journey This is a great place tho you will find many friends!

Aclio - love the bunnies!

Brum - glad you're doing well, oo hopefully I'll only be a couple of days behind you it is sore isn't it when they move the u/s dildo around I winched and he said I know its uncomfortable and I thought no mate you don't not unless you have a hole and you don't so there!! my right side seems to be a bit lazy too so I hope they catch up, if they don't then c'est la vie, I'll get what I get. i just want them out soon!

Hereshoping - so excited for you! you're first aren't you!? Eek!

MrsR32 - have you had another scan yet? Hope yours is going well tooo

 

[HeresHoping]

Thanks for the good luck everyone - I am really jittery!

 

[tansey]

MummyIwanabe, HeresHoping and Brumbar - how exciting that in a few days you will all be PUPO!
MrsR32 - it will soon be your turn too and your follies will be ready!
ACLIO - luving the bunnies!
Summer Breeze - great that the drugs have a rrived and good luck for your 1st injection tomorrow!

Just done the 2nd injection and again it didn't hurt so feeling better about it all now. Tomorrow I inject myself while DH makes sure i'm ok

 

[tickledpink]

Just got back from my pre-treatment scan...

We were given a message from the head consultant at the main clinic where DH has been going, he wants him to stop taking Restandol (testosterone drugs) and go back in 10 weeks for a SA to see if there's any improvement in his SC. My consultant has refused, saying we've been TTC long enough, and he's positive that we'll still be in the same predicament in ten weeks and doesn't see the point in delaying it any more. So as far as my consultant is concerned, they're quite happy for us to go ahead with ICSI on CD21, so that will be May 20th.

But my consultant told me that he was a little concerned with my scan... he told me I have PCOS Must admit I've had a bit of a cry because up until now, I've had two scans done on the NHS, both last year and both of them told me that I was fine and even three local GP's at my surgery have said there's nothing to suggest PCOS. They always blamed my weight for my irregular cycles etc and not getting pregnant despite DH being diagnosed with a very a low SC, but now I've lost 5st and I'm a 'heathy weight' so it was a complete surprise. The Doc wants me to start taking Metformin as of tomorrow as he talked about the risks of OHSS and that it might mean going for scans on day 6 instead of day 8 and just to keep a check on me.

My mum said I should think positive and be pleased that everything is still going ahead... I guess the word PCOS just put the frighteners on me though Now just got to wait for the clinic to call me back with my protocol and a pick up my drug package and go for injection training.

Sorry if that was a little long...

 

[MummyIwanabe]

hey tickledpink! Glad your consultant is sticking to his guns and letting you press on great news!

sorry to hear you got PCOS your mum is right you're moving in the right direction so stay positive. It works for girlies with PCOS so you will be the same

not long till you start!! xx

 

[MummyIwanabe]

good luck tomo hereshoping!

hope it goes well! Keep us posted xxx

 

[Summer Breeze]

tickledpink, really sorry to hear about the PCOS, that must have been a shock after being told before that everything was fine. Allow yourself to come to terms with the idea but try and stay positive, it sounds like you have a great consultant looking after you and you will be getting started in no time!

Good Luck Hereshoping!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

MummyIwanabe, how are you feeling today, is it getting more uncomfortable??

Wishtobemamma, how are things with you?? did you have your IVF appointment?

xx

 

[ACLIO]

How are you coping with the bloatedness?? I'm already bloated due to PCOS so I dread to think what I'll be like with all the drugs

 

[MummyIwanabe]

I was quite down last night it was pretty uncomfortable and I don't think being on my feet for most of the day helped. this morning has been ok but I'm started to get very uncomfortable again! Really really bloated its not nice and the fluid intake it making me even more bloated.

not looking forward to tomorrows scan with the u/s dildo but i am looking forward to seeing how they've grown! fingers crossed they have!! x

 

[HeresHoping]

Ehh apologies but what is PUPO?

Hi everyone – It’s great to see things moving along for everyone – even when at times it seems like time is standing still and I know everyone wants to get to BFP ASAP (if not sooner) so we just have to hang in there!

Tickledpink:
I think it’s good that your consultant is sticking to his guns and at least you now have the whole picture and they can now work out a suitable plan for you


I will keep you all posted about tomorrow (but I might lie if it hurts ... ) Nil by Mouth from midnight and leaving about 2 hours earlier than we have to tomorrow to drive 30 minutes away just in case

Will even let you know DH’s verdict on the quality of the porn (though I have been assured there is no such things as bad porn – again Men or maybe it’s just mine!)

I have been really busy workwise today so I guess that has helped but I am still all jittery! I have even scheduled conf. Calls with my team in AP @ 05:00 in the morning to distract me!

Hope everyone is doing ok (and thanks for being here).

X

 

[ACLIO]

mummy - i hope tomorrow is bearable for you. Just keep thinking about those nice big eggies Do you look bloated, has your DH commented. Mind you silly question if my DH said I looked bloated or fat I'd probably rip his head off lol

hereshoping - good luck for tomorrow, I hope your out with the fairies in pixi land during EC not that I know what its like lol I thought it was done under general until I read my booklet. Make sure you keep us update with how it goes xxxxx