Waiting to start IVF in January anyone else?

[Jaybo]

Yipee congratulations beneath so happy for you xx

Libby glad you're back! Very best of luck with your FET. We're planning on doing another cycle but not sure when we'll get going again yet.

Hi Amore glad you are doing ok, I know it's difficult to stay positive through all of this, but I hope your otd brings good news. Sending lots of hugs your way

Hi boobear! :wave: welcome! The girls on this thread are the loveliest so you've found a good one to join!! Good luck with ER next week, hope you get lots of eggs. I have low amh too, so I sympathise with not producing many follicles.

Hi everyone else, hope you're all doing ok. AFM I've escaped to the middle of nowhere for a spa weekend with my mum. Trying to destress from everything ivf so as I can pick myself up and get going again. It's taken me a bit longer to recover then I thought it would but I think I'm getting there! xx

 

[beneathmywing]

Thanks Jaybo!

That spa sounds amazing!! Hope it does you good

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Amore! I knew I missed someone. Good luck on OTD! Hopefully little one is just a slow grower.

Cmo, I have lower back pain until 6 weeks...I think. It lasted for a while.

BMW, I'll let him know! lol

Jaybo, have fun at the spa. take your time in recovering. I'm glad to hear that you are almost ready to try again.

 

[Libby4snoopy]

Thanks for the warm welcome back. Congrats to all of you who have gotten BFPs.
Star: How did you find the scratch?
Jaybo: Delighted to hear that you will be starting again
Everyone else:

 

[star25]

Libby, it was similar to a smear, didnt take long, did get some sharp cramps towards the end of it but literally for seconds then they stopped, completely worth it xx

 

[star25]

Amore good luck for otd tomorrow xx

 

[Comfycushions]

Congrats beneath!

Good luck tomorrow amore.

Hi Libby, good luck with getting started on the fet.

Welcome boobear, I second what Jaybo said, you've joined a super supportive group of lovely ladies.

Jaybo glad to hear you're starting to feel better. Spa weekend sounds like just the ticket.x

Afm I feel pretty sure we wont be trying IVF again. My reaction to it failing was more intense than I expected. I thought I'd be devastated for a bit but the anxiety came as an awful shock. Don't think I can risk putting us through that again. I thought once we'd tried a cycle I'd be able to grieve not having children and eventually start to move on. In fact I'm scared that I'll just spend the next few years clinging onto the hope I'll have one of those miracle pregnancies. So sorry to be such a downer. Think I need to find a thread for childless women ill advisedly clinging onto misguided hope.

Hi everyone else, hope you all have a great Sunday.

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Comfy, I'm so sorry you are feeling so down. Is there any counselor you can talk to? I think it's pretty normal to feel devastated when you put all your hope into it. I think most of us did. some of us bounce back faster than the other. And, some of us have shorter journey than others. Don't feel like you have to have a specific time line to bounce back. Take your time. Deep breaths. Think about what you want and what your DH wants. Consider whether or not it's a decision that both of you can live with. Life is full of challenges but it's also full of hopes. Take your time before you made your final decision. I hope you can communicate with your DH about this because 2 heads and 2 hearts are better than 1. You need support from each other. I apologize if I sound like a lecturer. Massive Comfy.

 

[boobear2872]

Hi everyone, thanks libby and beneath my wings. Its around 5-6am and im leaving in half hour. The meds have me blosted and hurting so im really hoping its tomorrow. Does anyone k ow if u have to take anything other then progesterone after they retrieve? Thanks in advance.

 

[boobear2872]

Thank you so much for the welcome too jayboo

 

[Comfycushions]

Thanks so much for your message ilt. Didn't sound like a lecture but instead kind and thoughtful. I think I probably should see a counselor but can't face going back to clinic to see the one there. dh has suggested we pay privately for me to see someone but not found anyone yet. Today is just particularly tricky as it's mothers day in the uk which is very emotive.xx

 

[star25]

Boobear, some clinics are different but mine would have been jist progesterone of I had transferred after a fresh cycle

Comfy, were always here for you, I think what ilt was exactly right, a counsellor sounds like it would benefit bit also taking your own time with dh to establish what it is you want to do, even then you don't have to decide now as its too soon so take all the time you need to heal xxx

 

[lizzie78]

Comfy I know how you feel to a certain extent and today is harder day than most here. I think finding a different counsellor is an excellent way forwards once you are ready. Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and sending lots of

hi to everyone else

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Actually, I forgot that most of you are in Europe. I'm in the U.S. we called our psychologists..counselors. Not saying that you need it. But it's nice to talk to someone neutral . Sometimes, you just need to say it out loud to someone who doesn't have opinions about your life but can gently guide you toward what you want/need. I'm not sure if going to a psychologist has a negative connotation there but over here it's quite normal. .

But finding a new RE is also a great idea!

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Boobear, I think each RE is different. I was prescribed progesterone in oil shots, estrogen, and baby aspirin. I'd say check with your nurse. I think they'll give you more detail instruction after the procedure. Good luck!

 

[CMo]

Comfy sorry to hear you're feeling so down. I think it's a great idea to speak to someone. It's such an emotional, life changing journey so I think it's good to have someone outside friends and family to speak to.

Boobear I just had progesterone pessaries to take after retrieval.

Speaking of the lovely pessaries, mine finished today and clinic said just to stop them now. Will my own hormones be kicking in now? I'm sure I read that some clinics prescribe progesterone for a good few weeks.

 

[star25]

Cmo, I have to Carry mine on to the 7 week scan then I think stop them then
How many dpt are you?

Does anyone not feel symptoms some days? My cramps aren't too bad again and I'm worried cos last night I accidentally orgasmed a bit in my sleep and I woke up with cramps fpr a few minutes that felt more like period pain now I'm worried ive done damage, sorry for the tmi just not feeling very different today

 

[CMo]

Star I'm 13dp3dt. I'm sure they know what they're doing but just seems quick. Two nurses told me so I know it's not just one that's clueless. Must just be what they do at my clinic.

I can't say that I notice symptoms everyday which do worry me. Occasional heavy tummy and slight twinges and I'm not feeling sick as such but first thing in the morning I can't decide if I'm queasy or that sick/hungry feeling that u get and a few times a day I get that watery mouth feeling but I could be imagining it!

 

[star25]

I'm sure they know best, every clinic does things differently, I just cant wait to get in symptoms! X

 

[boobear2872]

Thanks for advice. Im told use the inserts but if I bleed or get infection we only use the shot.......buuut im gutted on what went on and will go on now. I posted it in my thread, but cant move it in here as myphone wont copy...so I took a screen cap of my post because my thread doesnt get looked at much. I hope I can have some opinions and support. Im so sad right now. You may need to enlarge the picture to read it...