The Beanstalkers (formally ttc buddy?)

[mk8]

I hope it was a fluke. But what are the odds? I meet with the private doc (costing me a fortune) on Monday morning. But I still want to meet the NHS doc (for a second opinion if nothing else) at the end of Aug. However, if the private doc suggests treatment/further tests, I don't want to hang about for a couple of months you know? Not sure what to do there. I may ring the NHS doc to see if she has any views on that - hopefully she will provide some guidance. I dont really want to shell out more ££ for a second opinion. I hope that the private doc on Monday offers some useful info. THe report from the hospital on the HSG is so brief. It literally says what I said above. No piccies, no further info, nothing! The private clinic I am going to are affiliated with the NHS hospital though so they can relatively easily request info from the NHS hospital if they need additional info. All this waiting SUCKS!

 

[raelynn]

Lisa - There was a whole group of us in the class today. We practiced drawing up the meds, mixing, priming the needles, and injecting into little rubber pads. My sis went with me since she's going to do my trigger shot (she's so awesome). Hubby is as nervous around needles as me and the thought of him being nervous while giving me the big intramuscular injection made me more nervous so my sis will.

MK - I really hope the private doc gets things figured out for you. I'm so sick of all the waiting to so I know how you feel wanting to have answers sooner rather than later. I'm dreading the 2ww. I may go insane.

I'm trying to relax but it is hard. This week has been filled with appointments and other IVF stuff. But, I have tomorrow off and hubby and I are going to an amusement park to do all the crazy rides I won't be able to do for a while I really really hope we get lucky on our first round of IVF. I don't know if we're up for another round, financially or emotionally so we may have to consider our options if it comes to that.

 

[raelynn]

I made it through my first injections tonight. I actually didn't even feel the needle at all for either of them. I felt the menopur going in but it didn't burn like it does for some people. Hubby took me out for ice cream afterwards for getting through it Hopefully only 9 more days to go if I respond well.

 

[mk8]

Well done Rae!

 

[Lisa92881]

Awesome!! One down!! Glad it didn't hurt too much. Just rember, it's all worth it!!

 

[raelynn]

Yeah, I was crazy nervous but it was no big deal. I'll have blood work on Monday and find out when my next blood and ultrasound appointment will be for monitoring (probably Wednesday)

 

[mk8]

Hey Rae- well done you! So they don't tell u at the start when u need to get us and blood work done? Hope this is it hun!

HOw are the rest of you?

I had my private fertility appt yest. Useful!

I took my results (done on th NHS) to him. HSG said I had a "slightly irregular uterine cavity, possibly due to submucosal fibroids". Doc said that the HSG isn't great at differentiating betw polyps and fibroids. The "irregular" could be due to a fold (???). HSG is great for checking tubes though. As a next step he suggested further tests - an "aqua scan"/"saline ultrasound" (same thing diff names). Basically like the HSG but they put saline solution in you and use ultrasound for imaging. It is great at differentiating between polyps and fibroids apparently. Unfortunately it is highly unlikely this will be covered on the NHS. It will cost me a few hundred pounds but I think it makes sense to do this. I think I will do this at The private clunic as a fertility specialist can view it and let me know how it affects me fertility wise. He said polyps have to be removed (and thus may be covered by my medical insurance). Fibroid removal not so sure as my private medical doesn't cover fertility related issues and from what I have read online, docs seem to recommend you leave fibroids. There is a 3% chance that polyps are cancerous and I am kinda freaking! I asked the impact of surgery (for fibroids or polyps) on fertility. Doc said that there is a risk of adhesions, which will hamper fertility but he said that is something I will need to discuss with the consultant and I will need to ask for a specialist. Scan has to be done days 6-12 and I am on day 22 (I think) right now.

Lisa- can you tell me more about your polyp removal? Was it done by a gynae doc or one with fertility specialism?

I also need more bloods (my count looked weird), Amh test.

 

[Chatnoir]

Hey ladies!!
I have been on holiday the past week but just caught up on everyone's news.
Rae- u must be so excited!!! I am excited for you!! Really hope everything goes well for you.
Mk- glad u got the results for your hsg! Boo to more tests though that sucks!

Lisa- my god half way through already, that madness! X

Hope I didn't miss anyone. Xxx

 

[raelynn]

Chat - Glad you had a great holiday!

MK - I had a saline ultrasound done (they include it with the mock embryo transfer). It was no big deal. Getting the catheter in was the worst part but, for me at least, it was a lot less crampy than my HSG. So glad you got someone to look over your results and help you out with your next steps.

They don't tell you when your scans will be ahead of time during the stimulation phase of IVF. It's a day to day decision based on how you are responding to the medication. I respond very quickly and easily so I've been in for 2 blood tests and one ultrasound this week. I get a rest day tomorrow and I'll be back in again on Thursday. My arms are getting sore and bruised from all the blood tests but it'll be worth it in the end. I had my already low doses of meds lowered to even smaller amounts yesterday since I responded so fast. I had a total of 27 follicles counted at my ultrasound today but they didn't give me any measurements. They must be developing well though because I'm supposed to start another injection in the morning to keep me from ovulating up until I get my trigger shot. Hopefully only a week to go now. I'm feeling a bit bloated and getting some ovulation type pain now with all the follicles growing.

 

[Lisa92881]

mk - My surgery was done by my regular obgyn, but at the hospital, since it's under anesthesia. If it had been fibriods, she was going to have to call in another dr. What else can I tell you, hmmm. I think I wrote most details in my other post, but let me know what else you're wondering. The chances of them being cancerous are so small, I wouldn't even worry about it. So your doctor wants to determine if they are polyps or fibriods before decided if you're going to remove them? My dr didn't seem concerned which they were, she wanted them out either way. I would confirm that before doing the saline ultrasound, if you have to pay for it out of pocket.

Rae - Enjoy your day of rest tomorrow, you must be so overwhelmed with appts!

Chat - Hope you had a great trip! I know, I can't believe I'm already 21 weeks, it's crazy!! How's everything with you??

 

[Chatnoir]

Only relised this morning I have my internal ultrasound on Monday! Thought it was in July for some reason! Little excited that everything is moving along. Af is due from tomorrow so shouldn't be long till I can book my hsg!

 

[Lisa92881]

Woohoo!

 

[raelynn]

That's great Chat! Moving right along!

So for me, I'm just hanging out. My scans have been good so far and they're keeping me on the same low doses of meds so it must be working. I'm getting anxious to know when the end is so my life can stop revolving around injections. I have one as soon as I wake up now and 2 in the evening. It is getting a bit tiresome to have to keep poking myself but hopefully it all pays off! Next blood test and scan is on Saturday so hopefully at that point they can tell me when I'm expected to do the trigger shot since it was originally scheduled for Tuesday.

 

[Chatnoir]

Af arrived this morning, so tomorrow I can book my hsg!!!
Hoping at this rate I will be able to move my results appointment forward!

 

[raelynn]

Hooray Chat! Hopefully they let you move things up so you can get going!

I had another scan Saturday and my follicles are getting large enough to measure now. I had several measuring 10mm and they counted 33 total so I should get plenty of eggs! I'm hoping they'll keep growing and I can trigger sometime this week still.

 

[Chatnoir]

33!!! Wow that's amazing Rae!!

 

[mk8]

Wow Rae. Super ovulation! Heheh.

Good luck tomorrow chat. Af arrived for me too so was a bit bummed. But in to my next test- an aqua scan- transvaginal ultrasound where the squirt saline into me (like dye during hsg).

 

[raelynn]

mk - I had the saline sonogram as one of the tests before IVF. For me it was actually easier than the HSG, less crampy at least. But I've heard it also depends on the doctor. I didn't even take any muscle relaxers before this one and it was totally fine. Good luck with yours!

Super ovulation is right! That is pretty much the idea behind IVF. Get a bunch of eggs, fertilize them, put a couple back in and freeze the rest. I'm hoping we have enough sperm to fertilize a few so we can freeze some in case this round doesn't work and also for when we want another baby but we'll have to wait and see. I'm starting to feel a bit crampy in my ovaries with so many follicles growing.

 

[pent]

Hi are you ttc number 3...I am new just joined two hours ago... Trying to conceive my 3rd

 

[raelynn]

Hi and welcome pent! I think most of us are ttc our first here but you are certainly welcome to join us