Starting our first ICSI cycle any day now! Any success stories to keep me hopeful?

[valentine1]

Hahaha love it...men! My hubby agrees with yours!

I'm feeling super bloaty crampy tonight. Hopefully it gets better or if not doesnt get any worse lol!

I am not sure if I am bloaty or not. More uncomfortable in the stomach area. Tho, my emotional roller coaster has begun. It's like PMS on steroids. lol 3 more days of clomid for me. I did order my trigger shots today. They will be here Thursday. They cost a freaking fortune..
lol

Haha pms in steroids, sounds fun! When do you do your trigger shot? How much did it cost?

I go in for my US and bloods tomorrow morning, should know by Arvo how it's looking, whether I'm ready to trigger or not. Really hoping I am and that they don't cancel my cycle! Cross your fingers for me please!!!

 

[ArmyMomma]

I have two different trigger shots and they totaled out to 350.00 US Dollars.. OMG! I go in on Tuesday for my US. Hopefully we will trigger that night.. Keeping fingers crossed no canceling for either one of us.

 

[ArmyMomma]

Well, I had my 11cd appointment today. Since last night I have been having terrible pains in my left ovary. I was so scared I was ovulating but the Doc says nope. There is 7 follicles and they are about 14mm. Which tomorrow I go in again to see the size and most likely will be triggering tomorrow. So, Retrieval will be Thursday and transfer either Saturday or Sunday. YAY!!! I just want this pain to go away. It was so bad that I was crying, which I don't do. And hubby was so worried he kept insisting we go to the emergency room. But, I stuck it out and dealt with the pain. Hopefully we don't have to do this again. How are you Valentine? How was your appointment?

 

[valentine1]

Oh no that would have been scary, you poor thing!!! Yes I really hope this shot works for you Not too far away for retrieval and transfer for you at then! Goodluck, will cross my fingers for you!

I had my retrieval this morning (Wednesday morning where I am). They got 9 eggs (boo) and just had a phone call to say 1 wasn't viable so I had 8 and only 6 are suitable for ICSI. Now to wait it out until tomorro to see how many/if any fertilise.

Feeling a bit depressed. I just feel like only 6 suitable means I may not even get to transfer any back. I don't know much about numbers for this sort of thing. I guess I thought that I'd get a few more that are suitable! Oh well!

 

[ArmyMomma]

Oh no that would have been scary, you poor thing!!! Yes I really hope this shot works for you Not too far away for retrieval and transfer for you at then! Goodluck, will cross my fingers for you!

I had my retrieval this morning (Wednesday morning where I am). They got 9 eggs (boo) and just had a phone call to say 1 wasn't viable so I had 8 and only 6 are suitable for ICSI. Now to wait it out until tomorro to see how many/if any fertilise.

Feeling a bit depressed. I just feel like only 6 suitable means I may not even get to transfer any back. I don't know much about numbers for this sort of thing. I guess I thought that I'd get a few more that are suitable! Oh well!

From what I know that is a decent number. Heck I have only 7 follicles so lets hope for two good eggs. I am crossing my fingers for you. Man, I am so excited for you. Let me know how many they transfer. I have a couple minutes before I go into the doctor. Really nervous.

 

[ArmyMomma]

Well, egg retrieval was today. Pulled out 5 eggs. Will know tomorrow how many fertilize. I am however in some pain. My stomach is bloated so much I look like I am 6 months pregnant. Hopefully the pain will go away in the next day or two.
So, Valentine how many were transferred?

 

[valentine1]

Well, egg retrieval was today. Pulled out 5 eggs. Will know tomorrow how many fertilize. I am however in some pain. My stomach is bloated so much I look like I am 6 months pregnant. Hopefully the pain will go away in the next day or two.
So, Valentine how many were transferred?

I keep losing this thread, do you get notifications? I was in pain too. I was in pain for 48 hours, not over the top but hurt to move and pee and sit up for long. Then my puppy jumped on my tummy and I had really bad pain for another 24 hours, I actually worried he'd done damage! What's your pain our of 10? Can you call your clinic? Could be a sign of ohss or just be your reaction! I know I definitely had more pain than what I read others had but not as bad as some people I've read about also. I was pretty bloated too, today's the first day I've felt comfortable wearing pants lol. Hope the pain goes away soon!

Egg transfer is on Monday Arvo, so about 48 hours away! We're only allowed to put one back cause of our age. If you're over 35 or have a lot of failed cycles they'll talk about putting more back at our clinic. IF we only have 2 embryo's left on Monday I might ask if we can't just not have them both put back. 90% sure they'd say no though!

How many are you putting back?

Really hope you feel better soon! My clinic only gave a cert for 1 day, but there's no way I could have gone back to work until this Monday anyway so I really think everyone is different. Others obviously feel fine the next day.

 

[zanDark]

I had success with my first ICSI and am currently almost 6 weeks pregnant! Best of luck to both you ladies take really good care of yourselves during the tww and think lots of positive thoughts

 

[valentine1]

I had success with my first ICSI and am currently almost 6 weeks pregnant! Best of luck to both you ladies take really good care of yourselves during the tww and think lots of positive thoughts

Congratulations!!! That is wonderful! Love hearing these stories, I think any woman who knows the pain of infertility is always truly happy to hear another woman's success

Ah the TWW, not long now. I'm dreading it already but plan to just relax and enjoy some me time!

 

[zanDark]

Yes! Definitely enjoy it and do things that make you happy!! Also good company will help the time pass quicker!

 

[ArmyMomma]

Well, egg retrieval was today. Pulled out 5 eggs. Will know tomorrow how many fertilize. I am however in some pain. My stomach is bloated so much I look like I am 6 months pregnant. Hopefully the pain will go away in the next day or two.
So, Valentine how many were transferred?

I keep losing this thread, do you get notifications? I was in pain too. I was in pain for 48 hours, not over the top but hurt to move and pee and sit up for long. Then my puppy jumped on my tummy and I had really bad pain for another 24 hours, I actually worried he'd done damage! What's your pain our of 10? Can you call your clinic? Could be a sign of ohss or just be your reaction! I know I definitely had more pain than what I read others had but not as bad as some people I've read about also. I was pretty bloated too, today's the first day I've felt comfortable wearing pants lol. Hope the pain goes away soon!

Egg transfer is on Monday Arvo, so about 48 hours away! We're only allowed to put one back cause of our age. If you're over 35 or have a lot of failed cycles they'll talk about putting more back at our clinic. IF we only have 2 embryo's left on Monday I might ask if we can't just not have them both put back. 90% sure they'd say no though!

How many are you putting back?

Really hope you feel better soon! My clinic only gave a cert for 1 day, but there's no way I could have gone back to work until this Monday anyway so I really think everyone is different. Others obviously feel fine the next day.

The pain has gone down big time. Still bloated. Doc says probably just from the procedure of that day. The embryologist called and all 5 are fertilized. Transfer is Monday for me too.. Wohooo... I will get a minimum of 2. But it will depend on the quality. They said if the are good only two but if there aren't as good we will do more. Looks like we both will be on the same track after all.
Congrats ZanDark.... Sticky bean your way! Keep us updated please, love hearing happy endings.

 

[valentine1]

Well, egg retrieval was today. Pulled out 5 eggs. Will know tomorrow how many fertilize. I am however in some pain. My stomach is bloated so much I look like I am 6 months pregnant. Hopefully the pain will go away in the next day or two.
So, Valentine how many were transferred?

I keep losing this thread, do you get notifications? I was in pain too. I was in pain for 48 hours, not over the top but hurt to move and pee and sit up for long. Then my puppy jumped on my tummy and I had really bad pain for another 24 hours, I actually worried he'd done damage! What's your pain our of 10? Can you call your clinic? Could be a sign of ohss or just be your reaction! I know I definitely had more pain than what I read others had but not as bad as some people I've read about also. I was pretty bloated too, today's the first day I've felt comfortable wearing pants lol. Hope the pain goes away soon!

Egg transfer is on Monday Arvo, so about 48 hours away! We're only allowed to put one back cause of our age. If you're over 35 or have a lot of failed cycles they'll talk about putting more back at our clinic. IF we only have 2 embryo's left on Monday I might ask if we can't just not have them both put back. 90% sure they'd say no though!

How many are you putting back?

Really hope you feel better soon! My clinic only gave a cert for 1 day, but there's no way I could have gone back to work until this Monday anyway so I really think everyone is different. Others obviously feel fine the next day.

The pain has gone down big time. Still bloated. Doc says probably just from the procedure of that day. The embryologist called and all 5 are fertilized. Transfer is Monday for me too.. Wohooo... I will get a minimum of 2. But it will depend on the quality. They said if the are good only two but if there aren't as good we will do more. Looks like we both will be on the same track after all.
Congrats ZanDark.... Sticky bean your way! Keep us updated please, love hearing happy endings.

That's all fantastic news! Yay! We really will be exactly on track, so funny! Do you know what day you'll go for your Beta? I go in Friday the 22nd.
How exciting that you might get twins! That would be amazing! And so glad your pain has gone. I was surprised how much pain there was on my first day.

 

[ArmyMomma]

I am not sure when my beta check is. He hasn't told us that part yet. I guess it's one thing at a time. lol

 

[tribble]

Had ICSI in Feb - see signature for stats got a BFP and really hoping it sticks!!

 

[valentine1]

That's amazing tribble! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your good news !!!

I had my transfer today, was in and out, so easy, not sure why I was so nervous! It's amazing to see our embryo (once we knew what it was we were looking at) lol! My Dr doesn't recommend pure bed rest or anything like a lot of other women's Dr's do. He said nothing to get the core body temp up (sauna, baths, marathons etc) and no heavy lifting but apart from that resume everyday life which is great! I'm still going to relax and not exert myself but not for fear it will ruin the chances of it sticking but just because I want to and can. It's going to be a long wait until the 22nd!

How did you transfer go armymomma?

 

[ArmyMomma]

My transfer isn't for another 6 hours. I am dying over here. lol My doctor puts women on bedrest for two days. And then normal activity. I am really excited. I want it done and those little beans inside of me... LOL Yes this TTW is going to be long and crazy. But, we can do it.

 

[ArmyMomma]

Transfer went well.. We transferred 8A and 7A. My lining a 7mm. And now for the long 2WW!

 

[suzie mcg]

Good luck guys!!
I got pregnant on IVF with ICSI last month on my first try, and just had my 8 week scan and there is a heartbeat
I wasn't expecting to get a positive on the first go - esp as only 2 of my 4 eggs made it to blast... and they only put one in.. yep only 4 eggs at retrieval. I have never been so disappointed in my life.
BUT it can work first time so I wish you all the best luck in the world! Hope this helps the positive vibe to flow for you x

 

[valentine1]

Yay army! I don't know what any of that means, my Embryologist didn't give us a grading, they don't at my clinic. But it sounds good for you! Now to wait it out

 

[valentine1]

Good luck guys!!
I got pregnant on IVF with ICSI last month on my first try, and just had my 8 week scan and there is a heartbeat
I wasn't expecting to get a positive on the first go - esp as only 2 of my 4 eggs made it to blast... and they only put one in.. yep only 4 eggs at retrieval. I have never been so disappointed in my life.
BUT it can work first time so I wish you all the best luck in the world! Hope this helps the positive vibe to flow for you x

Thanks Susie!
Congratulations! I bet it was the most amazing feeling knowing there's that little heartbeat you really are proof it doesn't matter how many eggs you get, it just takes one did you freeze the other? Thanks for the positive vibes, I LOVE hearing these success stories, hoping it continues with our stories too!