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Well, today I have what seems to be a full on AF, despite starting estrogen priming again Monday evening. No idea what my insides are doing but it doesn't seen to be working in terms of growing a lining. I have a scan booked for Monday but I'm not sure there will be any lining to measure. Meh.

Hi all.
Quick update. All good at my scan today (no bloods). Lots of follies developing. The largest is only at 11-12mm so not back in until Monday. More stabbing - YAY!!

brooker ah no, we're keeping her for ourselves on the berries thread! It's just sometimes you guys know more stuff than us so we have to seek help haha!

I don't understand the egg collection section in the mini ivf article - how do they do it in 5 mins??

Well done val! How did you find you find it? The sharpness of the needle compared to the crappy, cheap ones's for the buserelin is most welcome! I actually quite like stabbing with them x

First Gonal f done!

I'll be doing natural FET but EC was definitely medicated!

Hello ladies,

I just wanted to chip in about the mini ivf. I have indeed seen it at one clinic in the uk but I can't remember for the life of me which one it was! I didn't know what it was at the time so didn't think anything of it! Grrr.

Keep looking iwant it is around x

Actually Vanilla, i've just read about Natural IVF, and that does not entail taking ANY fertility drugs at all. the mini-IVF which i've just read about actually uses Clomid pill for about 20 days before egg retrieval.
Also, the natural IVF results don't look particularly good, but with the mini IVF it says that it is 2 times more likely to be successful for ladies over 40 than conventional IVF treatments..... any further advice or experience from anyone please?.... thanks.

Oh right vanilla. Well I've heard of that! Thx for telling me that. Is there anyone on here who was tried natural IVF? Any good? Would love to hear from u.... X

Bikes forgot to say, my DS was my first cycle.

This one is a little harder

Choco - how frustrating. It takes so much to pyschic yourself up for these things.

iwant - it's often referred to as natural IVF. They let you cycle naturally and then harvest your egg and do the rest as standard IVF.

AFM - I start on Gonal f tonight.

Hi all!

Have been off the computer for a bit - keep looking up ivf things on That There Fancy Google and it's doing my head in. Must refrain...just do what the clinic tells me and not go terrifying myself with news articles...

Bugs - I'm stabbing Buserelin at the moment - is that what you mean? Not up with t'lingo, I'm afraid...! Started on day 21 of my cycle - is that what you've been advised? I'm on long protocol. Aye - this shit is frealz.

Brooker - yup, this is my first cycle! Teetering between excited and terrified of crushing defeat...argh.

wave to vall - nice to have a cycle buddy!!

brooker I think I should name change I've already chucked out loads of clothes and papers. Think I need to be ruthless and chuck out crap Christmas presents i've never liked!
Re GBBO, I was delighted with the result too and cried

hi All. My mum has just told me about an article in the Daily Mail, about mini-IVF:
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2463640/mini-IVF-boosts-chance-getting-pregnant-half-price.html

It says that its half the price of normal IVF due to less drugs (only a pill every day for approx 20 days), and is especially beneifical (more benefical than tradeitional IVF) for those ladies between 35 - 45.
The only problem is that i cannot find any clinics in the UK who are doing any trials on this. Has anyone heard of this in the UK?.....

Hey choco. Nice made up word! Is there a shortage of donors at your clinic? Are you able to discuss with them? Of course you want to match closely to yourself. That's only natural - so would I. It never fecking ends all this stress does it?
Right, onto my bruises before I start to get too heavy. I haven't had anymore & the half a dozen I have are now fading. You should have seen me trying to hide them from everyone in the changing room tonight Next scan & bloods on Thursday x

Hi glow piss! Have a clear out instead of packing stuff you will not unpack at the other end
blind send your friend over here for some support. We don't bite
Glad you're feeling better iwant. Wait 'til we've got the pessaries to moan about too. Joy!
mittens you definitely would not want the headaches I've been enduring on LP. I was on SP before & had very few symptoms. Hopefully you will be the same
Anyone watched GBBO? Brilliant! No spoilers in case anyone needs to catch up, but my favourite won
Hi to everyone x

Thank you brooks. They're not daft questions, plus I don't want people to think I'm being heightist by the way. We have already given the clinic our donor preferences, but you wouldn't think so from the current 'match'. Part of me thinks the height shouldn't matter, but I just wanted as close a match to me as possible.

How are you doing brooks, have you had any stimming scans lately? Are you managing to keep the bruises away still? X

Oh shit choco. How upsetting . Have you & DH thought about putting a list together of the things' you can & cannot compromise on? Maybe that will help you with the process of choosing a donor. Have you given the clinic a list of your preferences? If it helps, one of my best friends has a 6ft 2in lad & she is 5ft! He is blonde with fair hair & she is dark skinned & dark haired! I have NEVER heard anyone question the parentage

Sorry to hear that choco. I don't know what's more complicated, eye colour or height. I'm a short arse with short arsed genes, so don't ask me! I'm sure you and DH will make the right decision for you guys, but so frustrating for you when you just thought things were on track.

Thanks iwant and bugger. Sorry for selfish post, will catch up properly tomorrow - hope everyone's ok.

bugs DH is 6ft, but I think the height inheritance thing is more complicated than that. I can't believe that 10 days ago I was worrying about eye colour!