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

[suzie mcg]

Valentine.... OMG are you in Goolwa??? I'm at Seaford wow!!

Seeing the heartbeat was the biggest relief of my life - I was certain I wasn't really pregnant because I feel absolutely normal aside from being a bit tired and hungry, but sometimes I feel like that normally! My other little blast is frozen and hopefully will pop it in next year.. Make sure you keep your feet up as much as you can and think happy thoughts! xxx

 

[valentine1]

I am yes! Haha definitely wow!!! I've never seen anyone from adelaide on this forum!!!

Where did you go through? Flinders, repromed or fert sa for your cycle?

That is amazing, I can't wait to see a heartbeat one day (hopefully from this cycle)! And I bet it all suddenly just felt really real

And then you've got your sibling, it's perfect!

Trying to relax and not do much but It's hard, my Dr said no need to rest but I still am just puttinf my feet up like you said and really relax which I never get to do, I'm a massive stress head! Xxx

 

[suzie mcg]

Wow again! we're practically neighbours!

We went through Flinders and they were fantastic. Hearing the heartbeat was insanely awesome - I really expected to find out i wasn't actually pregnant (lame.. I know)

I know what you mean about not relaxing - if u ever went to the seaford shopping centre, I own the CD store there (we moved to aldinga last year) so I work a million hours a week. Taking a week off to relax was SO out of character for me but it was so nice to just read books and watch movies and generally be a lazy slob for a change LOL. And no housework (that was OH's rule not mine!)

At the scan today when I told the doctor I had a whole week of rest after the transfer she said that was the right thing to do - but when I had it done, everyone was adamant that it wasn't necessary!! So relax if you can and let me know how you go during the dreaded 2ww x

 

[ArmyMomma]

Valentine, so how's it going? I'd ask if you have any symptoms yet but probably not. lol Beta check is the 22nd... Oh man that seems like a year from now.. lol

 

[valentine1]

Wow again! we're practically neighbours!

We went through Flinders and they were fantastic. Hearing the heartbeat was insanely awesome - I really expected to find out i wasn't actually pregnant (lame.. I know)

I know what you mean about not relaxing - if u ever went to the seaford shopping centre, I own the CD store there (we moved to aldinga last year) so I work a million hours a week. Taking a week off to relax was SO out of character for me but it was so nice to just read books and watch movies and generally be a lazy slob for a change LOL. And no housework (that was OH's rule not mine!)

At the scan today when I told the doctor I had a whole week of rest after the transfer she said that was the right thing to do - but when I had it done, everyone was adamant that it wasn't necessary!! So relax if you can and let me know how you go during the dreaded 2ww x

That's fantastic! I've heard good things about them! We went through Repromed, bit of a hike but have been so great so far!

Aw that's amazing, not lame, I think we try and protect ourselves. Hubby and I are talking like I am pregnant, trying to be positive! We'll soon find out if that was a bad idea :-|

I love aldinga, have family in Willunga. Amazing beach! Never been to
Seaford shopping centre but wow sounds like y

 

[valentine1]

Ou are a busy bee! And your OH saying no housework, love it! Mines been doing it all but he still makes me 'tidy up' after myself haha.

I agree, a bit of rest and relaxation can only be good. It's amazing the differences in advice drs give, I've read some women's that say bed rest for 2 whole weeks! Woah!

Will let you know how I go, 8 more sleeps, not that I'm counting lol. Now you look back when did you feel any symptoms, if you did? And what were they? Not going to symptom spot hopefully but still nice to hear xx

 

[valentine1]

Valentine, so how's it going? I'd ask if you have any symptoms yet but probably not. lol Beta check is the 22nd... Oh man that seems like a year from now.. lol

Hi! Nope nothing yet lol have a really sore abdomen, but honestly wondering if I have had mild ohss as it's really sore. But definitely wouldn't be a symptom. Can't trust anything with the pregnyl injections either. How about you?

Same day as me yay! 8 more sleeps for me, not sure of your time zone but assuming similar obviously. What have you been doing? Still resting? I have been but did get up and cook today for a bit. Mainly watching trashy tv though. Bit of cabin fever haha! All so worth it!

 

[ArmyMomma]

Valentine, so how's it going? I'd ask if you have any symptoms yet but probably not. lol Beta check is the 22nd... Oh man that seems like a year from now.. lol

Hi! Nope nothing yet lol have a really sore abdomen, but honestly wondering if I have had mild ohss as it's really sore. But definitely wouldn't be a symptom. Can't trust anything with the pregnyl injections either. How about you?

Same day as me yay! 8 more sleeps for me, not sure of your time zone but assuming similar obviously. What have you been doing? Still resting? I have been but did get up and cook today for a bit. Mainly watching trashy tv though. Bit of cabin fever haha! All so worth it!

Sore here too... Hoping for some kind of symptom that I can say "hey I had that with the other two"... Yesterday I did have a slight cramp on my left side. Hoping it was implantation. Every night hubby talks to my belly and tells it to become sticky bean and then says he loves it and good night. Really cute. Just hope this one is the one! More for him than anything. I am a lot stronger and can handle things like this. Hubby on the other hand this his first time for it all..

 

[suzie mcg]

Ou are a busy bee! And your OH saying no housework, love it! Mines been doing it all but he still makes me 'tidy up' after myself haha.

I agree, a bit of rest and relaxation can only be good. It's amazing the differences in advice drs give, I've read some women's that say bed rest for 2 whole weeks! Woah!

Will let you know how I go, 8 more sleeps, not that I'm counting lol. Now you look back when did you feel any symptoms, if you did? And what were they? Not going to symptom spot hopefully but still nice to hear xx

Hey - sorry for the late reply.. my MIL passed away on Friday and it's been a bit sad and crazy...
The only symptoms I had were so similar to the ones I had from IVF and the progesterone, that it was confusing. Really sore breasts and strange cramping would be the only things I could acknowledge. The cramping only just stopped at 8 weeks, but is a good thing apparently. At times I was so sure it was AF coming that I'd run to the toilet armed with a tampon every couple of hours.
Hope that helps! Good luck xxx

 

[valentine1]

So sorry to hear about your MIL, that's so sad, sending lots of lots your way!

I love that the progesterone mimics symptoms cause it does mean I kind of put everything down to that. And you've made me feel a bit better about feeling like AF was coming, I've been cramping on and off for 2 days now hoping it's a good sign and not a bad sign! So stressful!
That definitely helps, thanks so much! Xxx

 

[ArmyMomma]

Ou are a busy bee! And your OH saying no housework, love it! Mines been doing it all but he still makes me 'tidy up' after myself haha.

I agree, a bit of rest and relaxation can only be good. It's amazing the differences in advice drs give, I've read some women's that say bed rest for 2 whole weeks! Woah!

Will let you know how I go, 8 more sleeps, not that I'm counting lol. Now you look back when did you feel any symptoms, if you did? And what were they? Not going to symptom spot hopefully but still nice to hear xx

Hey - sorry for the late reply.. my MIL passed away on Friday and it's been a bit sad and crazy...
The only symptoms I had were so similar to the ones I had from IVF and the progesterone, that it was confusing. Really sore breasts and strange cramping would be the only things I could acknowledge. The cramping only just stopped at 8 weeks, but is a good thing apparently. At times I was so sure it was AF coming that I'd run to the toilet armed with a tampon every couple of hours.
Hope that helps! Good luck xxx

Oh, Suzie I am so sorry about your MIL.
Valentine- I caved and tested. I have tested for the past three days and first two days were negative but today I got a positive. Will test tomorrow! Asked Doc about the HCG shot being in my system but he says since I tested negative twice with the same tests this one is a real positive. Lets just hope sticky goes on! I cramped bad two days ago. seriously thought AF was here for sure, but apparently not. Good Vibes for ya girl!

 

[valentine1]

Oh my god congrats!!! Exciting!!! When do you go for your beta?
Hope I have the same luck! I'm too scared to test, I'm holding out for 22nd unless AF shows!

 

[ArmyMomma]

Oh my god congrats!!! Exciting!!! When do you go for your beta?
Hope I have the same luck! I'm too scared to test, I'm holding out for 22nd unless AF shows!

I test on the 22nd. I told DH that I will test two more times to see if there is positives then we will just wait.. I did post in the 2WW section under 8dpo BFN with Clear Blue Digi.. I explained the whole ordeal that happened this AM.. LOL
You are a strong woman for not testing. Wish I was that strong. You will have your BFP too.. And a sticky bean! I can feel it...

 

[suzie mcg]

That is AWESOME news!! I held off testing until the day before my beta was due, then didn't believe it was actually positive anyway..lol
Huge congrats!

 

[MissKitty31]

Hi my dear , my name is Daniela and we too , will start the ICSI soon , maybe in 2 , 3 weeks. We are super excited but mortified of the entire process , and the needles are just only one of the concerns. I'm so happy to be on this forum because I feel much better when I know that we are not alone....I hope everything is ok , and you got your dreamed baby....kisses and hugs for you and all women out there doing this , we are super women !!!!!!!