Fertility Appointments and Beyond.... the journey continues

@PurpleUnicorn01 the stupid thing is he’s there anyway 🙄. He has to go for bloods, but going into the drugs teach room with me is a step to far.

@thislittlebird how excitingggggggg. Yes it's all very real now. Yes he won't be allowed in until egg collection and transfer day.

In case anyone reading this ever needs a hysteroscopy with polyp removal, my experience was nothing but positive!

I had a chat with the doctor who would be doing my procedure, about what would happen, how long it might take (10-30 mins from speculum in to hysteroscope out), and then left to change into a gown and cap/hair net (with bra, pants, socks and shoes left on)

Then a nurse collected me and we went into the room where there was relaxing music playing (did not hear this at all due to anxiety haha) and I got into the chair, was tipped back and settled by the nurses (one to help the doc, and one to help me). A speculum was put in (always a pinchy experience) and my vagina and cervix were cleaned, and the local anaesthetic administered. I was very anxious at this point so it probably hurt less than I think it did. But it didn't "hurt" was just your typical injection pain.

Then the speculum was removed, and the scope, plus saline, passed through my cervix. There was NO pain for me here, no cramps, nothing, just pressure sensations like having an internal ultrasound. This is where my anxiety got the better of myself (things in where they shouldnt be) and I started to feel faint and saw stars, hearing was going a bit, but no because of any pain, just the situation. The nurse kept me talking, and breathing, and checking I was ok. Once I relaxed that wore off and I was able to chat a bit better rather than babble like a loon!

I have no idea how long it took, but 20 mins max with the scope inside and the instruments doing their thing (which I could not feel, at all) then another 5-10 mins laying with my legs closed and tipped back a bit more in the chair to recover. Then I was sat up (saline will run out 🤣) given some tissue to hold between my legs as I waddled to the side bit to put my pants and NHS issue pad on, and walked back to recovery for a cuppa and a sit (was offered biscuits) and then I could leave.

Overall, wouldn't have one voluntarily, but I could definitely do it again, and the pain was...maybe a 3 for the injection, then just lots of feeling movement and sensation. Im very aware I still have the local in me, and have my alarm set for some more ibuprofen and paracetamol in case I have after cramps.

Hope this helps someone in the future 😊

Typing it out is weird, it’s almost here. First there’s the prolactin hurdle though.

I haven’t lost the weight I’d wanted to (need to lose about a stone really) but there’s not much I can do about that now.

@beckyCarlos could really do without the 3 Ps :/

@PurpleUnicorn01 we have our bloods and scan (maybe baseline?) on Wednesday and the drugs teach the same day which my husband isn’t allowed into 🙄. My period is also due on Wednesday.

@thislittlebird yes it was THE best. Could just be the drugs and hunger at the time lol. Do you have any dates yet?

@gracie2021 @thislittlebird yey! So glad things are moving for you! Everytime I go to the clinic I have a wave of 'how is this my life, fml' but then I get poked, prodded, or penetrated and that goes away 🤣

There’s a really annoying thread I just saw that’s triggering me a bit lol. Infertility really is another world and experience altogether, if we have a kid I just know I’m gonna hate all the nonsense people spout about their kids.

Anyway! Did you get tea and toast on the nhs @PurpleUnicorn01? I’m kinda excited for that part 😂😭

@Gracie2021 yeah that’s my worry. We don’t have anyone nearby, it’s not really an option to just drop a dog off with someone.

Good news on the baseline scan, mine is on Wednesday! If it helps, we’re all THAT infertile couple with you.

I have my prolactin test tomorrow, amongst others, I’m kinda worried it’ll be high again because that’s a whole can of worms I don’t want to open. Only time will tell. I should have done it last week so I would have had the results by now.

@Gracie2021 arghhhhh im excited and nervous for you all at the same time. Egg collection u get the best sleep ever and the tea and toast after tastes like heaven.

It is hard sometimes being THAT couple but on the flip side we get to see our babies before anyone else ever does on transfer day. Praying for you.

Also the puppy thing is literally the reason I was keen to do it. But it might be too late now, I didn’t want the anxiety at the same time as IVF. I guess we could still look into it after EC if I have a freeze all. Although work want us to go back to the office a few days per week soon and that’s super annoying, j don’t know how long I’d need at home with a puppy.

@Gracie2021 I did ignore the message. If you haven’t told me you’re pregnant then why are you asking me to come to your mat leave call? I was baffled. I have been trying to conceive a lot, lot longer than she was, feels really horrible when someone gets to go on mat leave and you’ve still never had that chance.

@Angelik1988 it often depends how long ago it was. We did all our tests in August and now we need to re-do them next week, when we’re due to start IVF medication. Your nursing team will be happy to answer any questions on the process if you have any.

Thank you very much for sharing your experience.
Very helpful to know.
I had already done a lots of tests some months ago through ferility department ( blood tests , internal scanning and salpinography) and also my husband did the semen test . All good . I hope that we do not have to go through that again …

Here’s a link to a guide provided by the NHS that talks you through the process step by step. It might be worth having a read of it if your clinic hasn’t told you very much.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/

@pinkginpls thank you 💕 I know literally noone whos had this done, so real life experience is lacking and as we all know, Dr Google is a BAD place! The info from the clinic is that they WILL do a local, and I can have gas and air if I want, which is both reassuring and terrifying! I will, of course, come back and give a balanced report of the procedure (which I'm sure deep down will be fine, and no worse than when I pulled ligaments in my shoulder and cried whenever I moved) x

@Gracie2021ditto! congratulations on having to go through all this nonsense and suffer both physically and emotionally! no thanks! so bizarre... yea let's think he just meant good...

@beckyCarlos I had poylps removed back in May and agree it is not pleasant. I was offered anesthesia but that means I have to come back another time so I powered through. There was about 5 minutes (feel like 5 mins) of endurance, nurses were holding my hands. You will be fine, just remember to breathe!

I genuinely don't get the congratulating thing... i guess (leniently) they mean 'happy that things are moving forward for you' but I also think people who say congrats have NO idea whats involved...

Im low key freaking out about my hysteroscopy to remove the pesky polyp. Its at 2.10, and I've already convinced myself twenty times that its going to be so painful I'll pass out, or they wont be able to do it 🤣 I'm catastrophising but euuuugh I wish I didnt have to do this! Feeling v sorry for myself and havent even had anything snipped out yet 🤣

@gracie2021 glad the pup is well! The teething (/biting) does stop eventually!

@Gracie2021 im also on long protocol its just minus the egg collection as ive had that last time. Just stay hydrated is my only advise and eat properly or you will feel more nausea than you need too.

Thank you very much for the reply and support. I called Croydon fertility just to ask if I am on the list for ivf and everything is all right . They set up an appointment on Monday for me and my husband ! They said that I will do some tests and that appointment can take 1.5 hours :) . Does that mean the procedure will start there ? I am not sure ! But I hope

@Gracie2021 yes it will be. Great to have a cycle buddy. We can share the meltdowns lol.

@Juno231 Iol so am I. I don't really enjoy being a human pin cushion lol.

Im just at the point of 'sod it' have to get on with it now, it can't get any worse.