waiting for ivf and struggling!

[2have4kids]

I'm back, and thanks Ducktales, doing VERY well. Just got AF, it took 2 nights of that progesterone stuff and bam! Here we go again. So pleased. The 16-18 day fertile period should be around new years eve.

My karyotype results came back, no genetic disorders no fragile X etc. She's ordered tests for him now. Also sent me for clotting tests. Back on IVF waitlist she gave the go ahead for them to send the drugs after 2 regular cycles. Gave me a prescription for progesterone suppositories and baby aspirin if I get the double lines+ again. I really don't get how the same prescription can bring on AF taken orally, taken the other way can sustain a pregnancy. Why so different? Don't get it at all. I'm guessing if I were preggers taking this orally I'd m/c too because they made me do a test before taking it. Any ideas how that really works?

 

[Ducktales]

I'm back, and thanks Ducktales, doing VERY well. Just got AF, it took 2 nights of that progesterone stuff and bam! Here we go again. So pleased. The 16-18 day fertile period should be around new years eve.

My karyotype results came back, no genetic disorders no fragile X etc. She's ordered tests for him now. Also sent me for clotting tests. Back on IVF waitlist she gave the go ahead for them to send the drugs after 2 regular cycles. Gave me a prescription for progesterone suppositories and baby aspirin if I get the double lines+ again. I really don't get how the same prescription can bring on AF taken orally, taken the other way can sustain a pregnancy. Why so different? Don't get it at all. I'm guessing if I were preggers taking this orally I'd m/c too because they made me do a test before taking it. Any ideas how that really works?

glad you got AF and fingers crossed for the next cycle.
I have no idea about progesterone or any pills - sorry
xx

 

[mummy.wannabe]

2have2kids that didn't take long to come on did it. Bet your pleased.

I didn't find out what antagonist protocol meant, I should really google it x

 

[mummy.wannabe]

Think it just means short. Meaning that I don't have to down reg with birth control pills 1st x

 

[2have4kids]

Think it just means short. Meaning that I don't have to down reg with birth control pills 1st x

Hm ok, and yes I'm tickled and excited to get going again.

 

[mummy.wannabe]

It's such a waiting game and when it's not in your hands or control it gets frustrating.
I hope it goes quickly for me after Christmas but I'm going to chill out as much as I can x

 

[MinxyChick]

Hi,

Melbram - I get 3 fresh NHS cycles & 3 frozen NHS cycles (sadly nothing to freeze yet and I wonder if I can have the frozen freebies after private treatment), which I am really grateful for.

Pinkie - I haven't seen much about Chinese teas / medicine online. I've heard a lot of good reports from people having chinese teas and falling pregnant but they are all about ladies who have trouble producing any eggs with IVF and then getting preggers naturally. Where as we're up against sperm issues & not sure with me (maybe plentiful but dodgy eggs?).
I have my fingers crossed for your treatment.

Am really looking forward to the Christmas break plus it will give me good opportunity to really get on with some more investigations. From the charting I have been doing my chinese doc has noticed my temperature drops dramatically 2 days before AF, which means a progesterone drop. My Chinese Doc hopes to sort this out. I'll def. be investigating this and seeing what western medicine has to say.

Good luck everyone x

 

[Melbram]

Sounds good Minxy keep us updated with your progress any hints and tips are worth a try

Pinkie: how have you got on - you had your transfer?

2have4kids: AF came quick FX for NY conception x

 

[Pinkie 33]

Hi Gals

Hope everyone is doing well and gearing up for next year

AFM, had the transfer on Saturday. We only had one 5/6 day blastocycst left, grade B, so in it went. They said it was a goodun! Just keeping everything crossed it works. They have given me a test date of 28th, at least next week will be busy!

x

 

[2have4kids]

Hi Gals

Hope everyone is doing well and gearing up for next year

AFM, had the transfer on Saturday. We only had one 5/6 day blastocycst left, grade B, so in it went. They said it was a goodun! Just keeping everything crossed it works. They have given me a test date of 28th, at least next week will be busy!

x

WooHooo! FX and pinkie toes crossed for you BFP. Here's to your New Years ++++++

 

[Ducktales]

everything crossed for you
x

 

[Pinkie 33]

Thanks

I'm hoping 2013 is the year for all of us

 

[Melbram]

FX for a Pinkie

 

[2have4kids]

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Pinkie 33]

Hi Ladies

Merry Christmas!

Hope you are all doing well

Unfortunately, I'm out Started spotting a tiny bit on Friday then it stopped. Christmas Eve, started again only more like AF. Yesterday was much more like full AF. Tested this morning - BFN no surprise. Dont know if it was AF (given the progesterone?) or if I mis-carried. I suppose they'll find out at the clinic and we'll go from there.

We only get one fresh cycle here so we need to re-group and look at where we go from here and how long it will take before they let us go again.

Heres to hoping we all get a 2013 bump! xxx

 

[Melbram]

Aw Pinkie so sorry to hear that when is your test date?...you could perhaps test again just to make sure as you know some people still have af during pregnancy

Our next cycle will be our last on NHS so feels like more pressure and I know what to expect Where are you based?

 

[Ducktales]

sorry Pinkie
xxx

 

[Pinkie 33]

Thanks ladies

Our PCT only allows one fresh cycle and one frozen. As we didnt have any frosties we're on pay as you go now!

DP phoned the emergency line and the specialist confirmed it didnt sound good so I've stopped the progesterone. We have been looking at the fee schedule and its a bit scary!

Looking forward to going back to the clinic to find a way forward.

x

 

[2have4kids]

I'm so sorry Pinky, that was no Christmas gift!! I hope you're fees aren't too bad. In feb/Mar we'll be shelling out $8000 Canadian for our IVF. The total cost is $12,000 but the health insurance covers $5000 of drug costs. It really stinks knowing in Quebec and Ontario they get 3 free tries before they need to pay. If I could move provinces I would. I've also checked out Cancun Mexico as they have a new fertility clinic there which has pretty good success rates. It's still about $6000 so we might as well stay here and go with our clinic, it has the best stats in all of Canada. I don't think we'll get frosties tho, with diminished ovarian reserve we'll be lucky to get anything decent.

Again I'm sorry it didn't work out, I'm cheering you on for the next round! And if you want to come stay with me and do the second go round here in Canada (if it's less expensive), I have 2 spare bedrooms in this 5 bedroom home

 

[Pinkie 33]

Thanks! I think we'll be looking at anywhere between £4500 - £6000 depending on drugs/frosties/blastocyst transfer. £6k is about $9600 I think? I seem to remember back when we started this that out Dr mentioned that our village surgery pay for drugs in a 2nd attempt even though the treatment isnt funded, I'll be sure to check that out!