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Eggsellent Egg buddies! For those having ivf during April, May and June and any others still around :-)

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starsandmoonandback · 28/04/2014 17:16

Couldn't see another thread so thought I'd make our new one Smile

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resipsa · 13/05/2014 14:16

Stars - don't you fret either. I was convinced our frosties wouldn't thaw and remember the embryologist breezing it and telling me they both thawed fine with 100% cell recovery - I was almost disappointed not to have that bit to worry about!

resipsa · 13/05/2014 14:12

Beetle - I had a spinal block for the removal of a retained placenta after DD's delivery. I had a post partum haemorhage so wasn't really with it but the procedure was painless and I didn't feel the nice young male doctor sticking his whole forearm up me to get it out Blush. My job involves defending medical negligence claims and so I know far too much about what can go wrong but I had no problems at all. All the sensations/feelings returned after a few hours and I've had no problems since which might be related. Don't fret, it'll be fine.

cheapredwine · 13/05/2014 13:44

Popping by to say hello! Am mainly just lurking ATM and randomly reading instadiffer threads Ugh, is it just me or do some folks need a bit of a slap when they are on cycle two and STILL NOT DIFFED. Hey ho, maybe I would have been like it years ago, who knows not bloody likely I hope

Trying to get my head around everything TBH. And also paranoid about posting much in case am somehow identified (insane I know).

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starsandmoonandback · 13/05/2014 13:38

Beetle, thanks. Hopefully I'll be in the defrosting percentage Grin I've only got the one!

Have they said where the brown sludge is coming from? What exactly it is? It must be a worry. A friend of mine bled throughout pregnancy monthly and was in and out of hospital. They could never really say why, but she had a healthy 5 year old at school now! It is apparently more common than we realise, but as we also know after Infertility the journey of pregnancy in itself is full of anxiety, even if it's straightforward!

Is a spinal block the same as an epidural?

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BeetlingAbout · 13/05/2014 13:28

Stars, at my clinic the defrost success rate was in the 90%'s...i think there is a really high chance of everything going well in that respect, but as we all know, if there is something that can be worried about - we will find it!

Everything is OK so far. I'm still getting brown sludge and it will be four weeks on thursday since my big red bleed. I just hope it doesn't delay the surgery.

I think it is the thought of the spinal block that is freaking me out at the moment...does anyone have any experience?

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starsandmoonandback · 13/05/2014 12:47

Beetle. You made me giggle! I'm sure they'll find where to stitch in amongst your lady forest Wink lol!! Sorry you're a bit anxious about it. It's understandable tho. Hope all is going well though?

Thanks for your kind words about me and my cycle. I have a scared feeling my frostie may not even defrost and not sure how I'll cope with that disappointment either... Arghhhh!

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BeetlingAbout · 13/05/2014 12:38

Res, there is nothing really to help with the worry and despair, but i just want you to know that I am thinking of you, and I hope that these doubts are just the emotional roller coaster. If you are testing today I am keeping everything crossed for a good result.

Vall, the chance of things going well are much higher than the chance of things going wrong. I know it doesn't stop the anxiety though - hang in there.

Stars, there is no rush to start your next cycle. Just go for it when you feel good and ready, especially due to the pressure you are feeling.

Cups, day 6 of stimms already! Exciting and nervous times. Do you have any idea when egg collection might be based your previous cycle(s)? Hoping that everything is going to be fine with your bloods and scan.

Tame, thinking of you. x

How are you getting on Turq, Green, Cheap and Jodie?

It's been hailing (!) here, so i have had to scrape together lunch from the cupboard. Lentil, carrot, tomato and coconut milk soup with some indian spices - it's edible!! Stitch tomorrow...crapping myself. Thinking i ought to tame the lady forest i'm currently sporting if he has any hope of finding where to put the bloody thing...ugh...

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starsandmoonandback · 13/05/2014 10:03

Ps. Cups. Good luck for thurs. I'll be thinking of you x

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starsandmoonandback · 13/05/2014 10:03

Hi Cups Smile wow you're half way through Stimms already. They've upped your drugs haven't they so that should helpfully help those follies to grow Grin

Weirdly I think subconsciously I've not booked my apt or scratch yet for a reason. But I'm not sure quite what it is! Maybe I'm scared of having to get to the 'end' of this journey. Hmm

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NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 13/05/2014 07:49

Res how are you doing? Have you decided when to test? I'm keeping everything crossed for a BFP x

Val big unmumsnetty hugs for you x

Tame how are you doing? Thinking of you.

Stars not long now, I thought we were cycling at the same time too?!

I'm on day 6 stimms, just waiting for my bloods. First scan is thurs. I'm feeling the same dread as last time. What if I don't respond, how many follicles do I have etc.... God help me in the 2ww!

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starsandmoonandback · 12/05/2014 22:10

Val, I can understand that having had a mmc too. The likelihood is not that high though. They definitely told me that at the epu, just a few times!! You're pregnant now hun, try hard to think about this as a totally different pregnancy. I know it can't be easy. I've had 3 bfn's since my mmc so think that was my last chance. X

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vallinnapod · 12/05/2014 21:13

6+3.

I am so petrified of another MMC. I don't know how I would go through it again. And if it did happen I an pretty sure I couldn't go through this stage of PG again. It's so, so tough.

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starsandmoonandback · 12/05/2014 21:08

Hi Val, oh hun. How many weeks are you now? It's hard not to be anxious after the journeys we've all had. Keep talking to us hun xx

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vallinnapod · 12/05/2014 21:02

I'm lurking...not doing great in the anxiety stakes...

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starsandmoonandback · 12/05/2014 20:59

It's very quiet on here!

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starsandmoonandback · 12/05/2014 19:48

Nobeer! You're so right! All the drugs mess with our minds. And I'm sure you were as calm as a cucumber, really nobeer Wink just like I always am in the 2ww!
How are you?! X

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nobeer · 12/05/2014 17:41

res I'm sending you a hug too. Remember the drugs send you a bit mad too, so try not to worry too much. I think what kept me sane-ish was just telling myself that there was absolutely nothing I could do. however DP would probably disagree and tell you a was a mental sobbing mess because I thought it hadn't worked

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starsandmoonandback · 12/05/2014 07:16

Oh res hun. I feel your anxiety on the page. It's natural to feel this way at the end of the 2ww. You want this sooo much. The mind plays tricks on you. You are how many dpo now? Only you can decide when to test. If a test would be reliable by now, then you just have to decide whether knowing the result would be better than not knowing and feeling like you do now. There's no right or wrong. Sending you a big 'unmumsnetty' hug

Bears, thank you Smile I've had one scratch which was an awful experience, but think I hadn't drunk enough water...or so they said! Last cycle i'd had a hysteroscopy, so it works in the same way. I know everyone raves about the scratch, but I'm struggling to feel positive about it making any difference to me Hmm

You must be excited about your next scan Smile your clinic are good. My clinic scanned me at 6+2 with DS and then discharged me! I felt all alone!! It was weird! You'll be amazed at what you see at this scan. I'm so pleased your 'last' time worked Grin

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resipsa · 11/05/2014 20:58

Hi Bears. I'm a mess. Why on earth did I think that it had worked? Convinced now that all the 'signs' are just the drugs but too scared to test and draw a line under the prospect of another (forever). Sad.

Bearsandhoney · 11/05/2014 11:54

Ps stars: I had the scratch on this last go .... Smile

Bearsandhoney · 11/05/2014 11:54

Hi stars Grin. I'm good, feeling pretty tired and lethargic most of the time but counting my blessings that I'm in this position. We have a scan on Thursday when I will be 9 plus 5. After that we are released from the clinic and into pre-natal care. Despite having symtoms I still worry that it could all come to an end...

So you're about to start another cycle? You say it's your last shot, well I wish you all the luck in the world. It's a pressure I know (we had said that this last go would be our last as well) and it can make for an even more emotional journey. C'mon universe, give stars her well deserved baby!!

How's the mentallling this morning res?

Tame? Are you alright? Thinking of you misses. Thanks Xxx

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starsandmoonandback · 10/05/2014 09:58

Bears, how are you?
I'm doing an FET. My one and only ever embryo! And last chance to succeed! No pressure! Lol. So I'm planning on having the scratch in a couple of weeks time and then start oestrogen tablets on next day 1 ready for transfer after a couple of weeks, hopefully. That's if my little embie defrosts ok!!

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starsandmoonandback · 10/05/2014 09:55

Res, I can understand your fear. But try to think that this cycle IS different. There is no reason it should follow the same path as last time. Things are sounding good to me and you DID say you FEEL pregnant. I am positively amazed by your restraint for testing tho. I wouldn't be able to not know at this stage. Hopefully you'll be celebrating with a protein shake next Ftiday WinkGrinGrin

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Bearsandhoney · 10/05/2014 08:38

So either a few days or a week today then Res. You test when you feel you can, there's no hard and fast rule. I'm really praying that you get your very much deserved BFP this time. X

resipsa · 09/05/2014 20:47

Hi Bears. OTD is 13th but I am a coward and might hold out until 17th because when I miscarried in December, it happened on 16th...oddly, the dates have worked out the same in that in last round, I had Day 3 transfer on 28 Nov and this round it was Day 5 on 30 April so I need to get over that hurdle before I find out.

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