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Fertility Appointments and Beyond.... the journey continues

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Gracie2021 · 09/12/2021 07:45

New thread for us to continue our fertility clinic appointment progress...

Some of us are waiting for initial appointments, some are having tests and some are starting treatment!

@tillybabs
@thislittlebird
@kay00
@jeaniej
@PurpleUnicorn01
@paintfairy
@dogmam
@flutterby8
@Ughmaybenot
@dancingfairydreams
@beckycarlos
@jkjellyhead
@juno231
@decaffe
@bumble44
@BritinNZ
@tinkerbell098
@pinkginpls
@thedaydreambelievers
@everymumday
@wanderlust16
@lori23ttc

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paintfairy · 04/02/2022 14:34

@Gracie2021 I thought cancelled cycles you didn't have to repay for? Only the meds? And if you have evidence they're was a cock up with the meds then I would be pushing for them to pay for that! So yes, definitely push that.
I'm not sure they will do iui though. Usually with any more than a risk of 2 eggs they won't do it. They can't risk 4 fertilising. I nearly had a failed iui cycle because we were verging on 3 follicles being big enough.

magnoliasinbloom · 04/02/2022 14:33

@Gracie2021 I cannot believe that!! I hope that upping the dosage over the weekend makes a difference to the cycle and definitely push for a discounted next cycle! Keep us posted when you hear back. I hope you're doing okay xx

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 14:26

@Juno231 trying not to get mad as it'll just have me in tears again but I'll be so frustrated if this is the case. Think it's def 450 for the weekend anyway. Just want confirmation that the previous instruction was wrong so I have it on the record. Don't want anyone to get in trouble but we're paying 6k for this cycle and it's too much money not to keep an eye on this potential error.

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 14:24

It also means potentially upping the dose for the weekend might see some activity by Monday. But then I also don't want to get my hopes up..... feel like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster. In some ways it would be easier if they just cancelled it today....

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Juno231 · 04/02/2022 14:23

@Gracie2021 omg if they cocked up the meds I'd be so pissed!! Is there any point in you upping it to 450 these last few days and see what that does by Monday?

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 14:23

@thislittlebird I've taken screen prints as backup and I'll be pushing for a discounted next IVF cycle if that's the case. In a weird way if this is the case I find it a bit reassuring because I can point at something and say oh well that's the reason it went tits up (scuse my French)

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thislittlebird · 04/02/2022 14:10

@Gracie2021 I might still have had the dirty takeaway lol. How was the hubby?

Honestly if they’ve cocked up I’d be pushing for a free IUI upgrade.

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 14:04

So @magnoliasinbloom fresh update, they want to give it a few days and have another look Monday when they'll decide what the story is. But I think there's been a mix up with my dosages and that's potentially why it's gone slightly wrong. I was instructed by message to do 225iu gonal F every day but checking the treatment calendar now it says 450iu daily. Have sent a message querying it but I suspect I was given the wrong instructions. Didn't check the treatment calendar as I was using the instruction sheet as the Bible for this. Will keep ye posted.

Dinner sounds delish @thislittlebird. I've just broken it to hubby that our dirty takeaway dinner is cancelled and back to the healthy protein. Til Monday anyway....

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thislittlebird · 04/02/2022 13:13

@Gracie2021 how much would an IUI be? You have the right amount of follicles for it probably.

I’m consuming a lot of cals with all this protein! Tonight is half a sirloin with home made wedges and a slice of cheese on toast for lunch! I’ll get back to the lower cal/healthier protein tomorrow lol

@pinkginpls thanks!!!

magnoliasinbloom · 04/02/2022 13:07

@Gracie2021 it definitely sounds like a good option if the alternative is cancelling and losing your money :( Would that mean just doing the IUI in the next couple of days with your egg that is ready to go?

Hope that they call you soon and you just know either way!!

@thislittlebird wishing you lots of luck !

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 12:53

I'm debating whether to ask to convert to an IUI. they retain the same amount of cost anyway so potentially could be an option instead of cancelling since we'd be down the same amount of money anyway. It's the one treatment we haven't tried at this point besides IVF 🤔

Thanks a mil @pinkginpls. I'm going from fine to blubbering mess all day. Just want to have the phone call and know where we stand at this point.

I'm getting good vibes about your cycle @thislittlebird. Think this is gonna be your one! Keep whacking the protein into you and grow eggiesgrow!

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pinkginpls · 04/02/2022 12:14

@Gracie2021 so sorry this cycle doesn't work out. cry, scream, takeaways, you do you girl. lots of hugs xxx

@thislittlebird rooting for you, hope it all goes well. x

thislittlebird · 04/02/2022 12:03

@Gracie2021 ah it’s crap, I’m sorry but falling apart is fine and you can do that as much as is required. LP will be more waiting but it’ll be worth it if it works. I might just keep my camera off in that situation lol

You’re still my cycle twin in spirit 😭. I’m just hoping these eggs are ok tbh, bricking it they’ll be crap or they won’t fertilise. This is our funded round, so the positive of it is if we need to go private at least we know what didn’t work I suppose. Anyway, hopefully we won’t need to but I’m nothing if I’m not pessimistic 😂

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 11:12

I was 225 gonal F and 225 luveris @thislittlebird. Kinda scared they'll put me on long protocol to reset everything purely because more waiting but look if it works I won't care anyway..... Had myself half together and then my dad called to say he was sorry it didn't go well. Had to tell them cause we've been distancing in case of Covid. Text my mam this morning but didn't call because I knew if I talked about it I'd fall apart. He was so sweet and nice and now I'm a mess again and about to log into a big work call. Ugh. Anyway need to just get over it til this evening!

Will live vicariously through you now @thislittlebird rooting along for my cycle twin!!!!

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thislittlebird · 04/02/2022 10:59

I think a different protocol sounds like a good plan. Remind me what yours was @Gracie2021? I’m sure you’ve told me this already 🙃

I have 10 or 11 growing on day 7. Back on Monday to see if they’re still growing!

beckyCarlos · 04/02/2022 10:16

Oh @gracie2021 I'm so sorry! What a rubbish position to be in x x x

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 10:05

Thanks guys. Tbh having had a minute to get over the news I'm inclined to push for cancelling it. If we go ahead we're out the entire cost of the cycle for a chance at 3 follicles which isn't good. If we cancel we're out 1k only and can reassess and try a new protocol. Financially and just trying to be practical and take the emotion out of it, going ahead isn't a good choice..... trying to keep myself together as have to get through a manic day of work now but plan some takeaway and bad food choices later!

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thislittlebird · 04/02/2022 10:02

@Gracie2021 I replied to you on the other thread in more detail but this really is a shitty process and I’m sorry you have to lose any money. Let us know what the clinic says x

magnoliasinbloom · 04/02/2022 10:01

@Gracie2021 I'm so sorry to hear that, that is devastating. Crossing my fingers that the doctor will let you still go ahead this afternoon xxx

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Gracie2021 · 04/02/2022 09:37

It's looking very likely that our cycle will be cancelled which sucks cause we lose almost all the money we paid for it. Left overy has nothing, nada, zilch. Right ovary has 4 but one is 17mm and ready to go so best case scenario we sacrifice the leader and get the bottom 3 but nurse doesn't think doctor will go for that option and instead thinks they'll probably cancel and try again with a different protocol. Will hear in the afternoon. Devastated.

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magnoliasinbloom · 04/02/2022 09:22

@beckyCarlos thanks for the heads up! Grin Grin Grin

@Gracie2021 @thislittlebird hope it all went well this morning!!

beckyCarlos · 03/02/2022 14:05

@magnoliasinbloom i only had a hysteroscopy but 100% take a pad 🤣 the nhs one made me waddle like a penguin. The feeling of saline flowing back out is....interesting 🤣 youd think it all comes out at once but that is not the case!

Also eugh yes, i just want to go be on so I know when my first shot day is 🤣 not that I'm looking forward to the burserelin night sweats, i get 21 days of shut down and temporary menopause before stims..looking forward to a snapshot of my near future 🤣

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Gracie2021 · 03/02/2022 12:58

@magnoliasinbloom it had better all be worth it in the end 😂🙈😭🤯

@thislittlebird just googled it and it's a side effect of cetrotide apparently which is my ovulation inhibitor. It sounds very similar to Your fyre one. Mine stings and itches for about half an hour after I put it in and comes with a lovely temporary rash. Nothing severe but just a slight nuisance.

@pinkginpls @beckyCarlos the days of waiting for period knowing you're out are actually my most hated days of the whole month. Also find my mood dips so low then which doesn't help. Hope she comes soon for you.

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magnoliasinbloom · 03/02/2022 12:01

@Gracie2021@pinkginpls thanks, sounds like I should be okay to go on my own then. I look forward to looking like I've pee'd myself Grin.

From this, to horrendous injections, from wishing our period wouldn't turn up to wondering where the hell it is - why do we have to put ourselves through it all?!?!

thislittlebird · 03/02/2022 11:33

@Gracie2021 I have heard about night sweats with buserelin, are you on that? Less CM today but did do the fyremadel injection this morning. Makes me wonder if it’s named ‘fyre’ on purpose lol.

@beckyCarlos sounds about right! Lol

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