Waiting to start IVF in January anyone else?

[Comfycushions]

Congrats on the fert report Libby.

Ilt, I'll be looking forward to the 11th and hearing about your ultrasound! So excited for you.

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. Things looked better today, 6 follicles of an ok size. I'm feeling more positive today. Snow looked beautiful this morning driving to my appointment. That and a bit of sun lifted my spirits too. Have day off and planning on lounging about reading and watching tv.

 

[star25]

Sounds like a good day comfy, thats what I'm doing this morning until work at 2 , no snow here though but lovely sunshine xx

 

[beneathmywing]

Congrats on the fert report Libby.

Ilt, I'll be looking forward to the 11th and hearing about your ultrasound! So excited for you.

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. Things looked better today, 6 follicles of an ok size. I'm feeling more positive today. Snow looked beautiful this morning driving to my appointment. That and a bit of sun lifted my spirits too. Have day off and planning on lounging about reading and watching tv.

Good news hun!!

 

[MoBaby]

Comfy glad more eggies popped up!

Today's scan showed 35 follicles still with 16 that were said to be over 10 although it looked like they were all similar sizes. I go back in tomorrow for ultrasound and bloodwork. I'm hoping for at least 20 mature eggs. I wish all 35 were going to be but I don't think so. I wonder if my dose of meds will change or stay the same.

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Thank you ladies!

Comfy, hopefully a few more grow between now and retrieval day. But 6 is a good #!

Mo, are you going to trigger tomorrow?

Everyone else Hi :wave:

Nothing much going on. I am just waiting for the ladies to do transfers and maybe symptoms spots with some of you .

 

[MoBaby]

I should... Having ultrasound and labs in am but I needed 1mm of growth for a few so I'm sure I will. The nurse sounded sure

 

[BethK]

Hello ladies!

I had my egg retrieval today, got 8 eggs, I'm hoping for 5 mature ones.

Keeping everything crossed they all fertilise and make it to blast!

Will hear back on Sunday to see how many fertilised.

Xx

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Mo, I think the follicles usually grow between 1 - 2 mm/day. So, I'm sure you'll be right on time with the growth. Good luck tomorrow!

Beth, congrats on the 8 eggs. Hopefully ALL of them fertilized, right? . FX for you!

 

[BethK]

Thanks ilovetomatoes! Yes I'd love them to all fertilise but the scan on Tuesday showed there were only a few over 17mm, but it only takes one doesn't it

With only 1 ovary I'm pleased with how my body did

 

[Mrs W 11]

Beth that's great, I've only got one ovary too so I'm hoping for a similar number! I hope they all fertilise!! Keep us posted!!

Star I'm at complete too!! I figured you might be since you're in Isle of Wight. Who do you see? I see dr cheong. I'm there Monday for my nurse consult. It's an hour from me, it must take you a while to get there?!

That's exciting mo!! Nearly time for all systems go!! Eeek!!

I met my friend today, we had our daughters 3 weeks apart after being friends for 20 years and fell pregnant with no 2 just 3 weeks apart as well. I miscarried but she has a 4 month old. It's very hard for me plus I've given up alcohol and really want a glass of wine!!! Ill have to make do with lemonade and my fertility yoga DVD instead.

 

[MoBaby]

beth 8 is great for 1 ovary! fingers crossed. the smaller ones could end up mature after the trigger shot.

MrsW I know how you feel. I have one friend who we lost our friendship because we fell pg at the same time, I miscarried and the day I was telling her about my mc she said oh I am pregnant! And it was like my mc didnt matter. She now is pregnant with number 2 due soon. My other friend who was pregnant when I had my first mc is now pg with #3 (she will have 3 under 3). So I understand completely what you mean.

Have a glass of wine if you need it. One glass of wine isnt going to change your fertility. Now if you start drinking the bottle- thats another story

 

[MoBaby]

I am worried about my e2 levels today. They are 1547, up from 880ish 2 days ago. I feel like it should be higher given the amount of follicles I have. If I trigger tomorrow its only going to be around 2000 or so which sounds low I am going to ask the RE about it tomorrow at my scan to make sure they want to trigger me. I would rather wait for others to catch up and lose a couple ones now so that 10 more can catch up. I have no clue how many to expect now. I hate this IVF game. Its all about numbers.

 

[Mrs W 11]

Mo I am already learning that its all down to numbers, chance, luck, it's very tough and I haven't even started yet. I'm not sure what e2 so I can't give any advice but I hope that all is fine. Xx totally get how tough it is having friends who have moved so far since your mc too, I've got friends who started ttc after my mc and have their babies now. It's ok, it's just so so sad. However, we will get there, and we will appreciate our families all the more for what we have been through!

I'd love to have just a glass but I'm an all or nothing kinda person. If I have a glass, ill want another and ill want one tomorrow as well!! I'm rubbish, better to have none. Although we have a spa day next Saturday and a glass of prosecco is included so hubby and I will have the one each next weekend

 

[FirstTry]

Mo: I think mine was about 1800 when at your point. And then it went down before making a leap higher. I think you're in great shape!

Jaybo: did they give you an update on your embie, or not until tomorrow? I'm so hoping for your happy ending!

Beth: congrats on a successful retrieval! Looking forward to your fert report.

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Mo, mine was a bit over 1800 a day before trigger. I had 16 eggs collected. Not sure if that helps

 

[Comfycushions]

Good luck today mo.

I don't know any of the results of my estrogen checks. Had a quick look at my notes but didn't resister number (figured I didn't need something else to add to my things to worry about!!)

We've got to take dh's cat to the vet this morning-she's lost a lot of weight and generally looks a bit scruffy. Poor old cat.

 

[star25]

Beth, thats a great number, well done!

Mo, sorry I cant help with numbers, I'm not very clued up with levels etc but sure you will be fine if clinic think you are ready

Mrs w, bumpsparkle on this thread is at complete too! Good to know a couple of others are at the same place it is a bit of a trek, 10 min drive to ferry, meant to be at the ferry half hr before ( which we never are lol) then 40-45 minutes on the boat then half hr to the clinic, annoying thing is though the boat is never on bloody time and can be half an hr late sometimes, only could thing is they do it half price if you have a nhs appointment so normally paying about £20 return
Price we have to pay for living here, extortinate prices in the summer though
I cant remember who I saw first, it was back in June and since then ive only seen nurses lol, theyre all lovely though arent they

Afm, feeling af around the corner, hopefully start to mid next week!

 

[FirstTry]

Good luck, Mo!!!

 

[Libby4snoopy]

Mobaby-let us know how ur scan goes, hope its all good. Sorry I dont know anything about estrogen levels

Beth-Looking forward to hearing how your eggies are doing. Good luck

Star-Glad to hear AF is on the way for you.

Jaybo-have you had any news? Hoping its all going well for you

Comfy- Hope your cats okay, ive quite a soft spot for cats!

Mrs-I know what you mean. I would love just 1 beer tonight but IM debating with myself whether Im allowed to or not. Do you think it could interfer with the transfer?

AFM-This is morning we have 11 eggs still developing; 5 are of good quality and 6 are average. Didnt really understand what the embryologist was saying past that!

 

[star25]

Great news Libby, sound like they're doing well, when is transfer?