Bus 9 - Donkey Cart departing soon, all aboard with ivf, pcos, endo, sub/unexplained fertility jump on

Thanks @TheBirdintheCave, I’m getting more confident the closer I get to OTD (Saturday).

Congrats @OrangeBengal ! :D

Thanks @Misty84 and @Alexis7890, I really hope this is it. Test today was more pink then grey, so things are going in the right direction so far! Last time I tested at 8dp6dt and got a BFN, so that’s my next milestone, then OTD.

@OrangeBengal congratulations!! So exciting for you

@OrangeBengal Wishing you huge congratulations and a healthy pregnancy xxx💐

@OrangeBengal I really hope everything works out for you. I did wonder if IVF has a lower success rate with unexplained infertility, a question for our consultant later this week I think

I hear you @Hoping43

@OrangeBengal thanks. I feel like I’m over it all, I’ve done acupuncture, counselling, hypnotherapy, tried every vitamin under the sun, in fact we have spent well in excess of £1000 on vitamins alone. We are just going to go for IVF now but we won’t be doing any add ons or genetic testing or anything like that. We are going to pay for a 2 cycle package and if it works it works, if not we may consider a third round but otherwise we are going to have to accept life as a four because we can’t carry on like this indefinitely xx

One egg retrieval back in Jan, which I didn’t react well to even though it was mild stimulation @Hoping43. 11 eggs collected, 6 for ICSI and 5 for IVF, 1 destroyed in the ICSI process and 3 of the IVF ones were immature, 2 abnormal, 5 euploid. I’m 38 (39 in March) and my DH 40 in December and with no answers forthcoming we were beginning to think about childlessness. IVF is tough, be kind to each other, educate yourself as much as you can and lean into the hippy stuff alongside the science.

@OrangeBengal i can completely imagine that. How many egg retrievals have you had? We have two children, we have secondary infertility and are hoping (well literally not hoping but you know, not much other choice right now) to start our IVF journey next month x

Thanks @Hoping43! Just shy of 3 years trying and my 4th transfer, unexplained infertility, which they thought was due to an implantation issue. This time they got the progesterone timing and amount right, did an endometrial scratch and added in prednisolone, clexane and aspirin. I did visualisation and acupuncture too. This is my one and only BFP and I’d love to not have to go through it all again!

Wow @OrangeBengal i can’t remember you’re story but I feel like you’ve had a long and tough ride. I hope everything works out for you 🤞🏻

(posted too quickly in my excitement)

Surprising news this morning

@TheBirdintheCave I usually do but since last ivf cycle it's there more on right on and off all cycle so I can't tell! It's the blood streaked cm which is new for me.....

@kerrym87 I've not had IVF (yet) but every month I get either sharp ovulation pain or pain that feels like bruising around my ovary (normally the left one) when I sit down. It can be quite uncomfortable but a good sign to tell me I ovulated.

@MK85 I'm 35 with pcos having had 2 cycles of ivf but last one got messed up as I had covid! So not sure I'm very helpful as according to consultant I'm not that mature.....Im inclined to agree 🤪🤡

Strange question for people, maybe tmi but hey ho...here goes. I very rarely spot around ovulation however, since covid and my last ivf cycle I have spotted around my body's first attempt at ovulation every time but then about a week later it actually manages it. Sore around right ovary so wonderin if ive got small cysts or empty follicles rupturing. This is new to me but the ivf clinic don't seem to be bothered but I'll mention it at nurses appointment in December. Anyone else had this?

Sorry I can't remember much else of what's going on, been off here a bit due to a bit of a wobble with a few triggers around right now, sending hugs to all

Happy birthday @Alexis7890 , I hope you did lots of fun things! 🥳

@OrangeBengal All sounds very positive, yay! 🙏

AF has just arrived for me, but there’s no disappointment as we didn’t dtd last month therefore no hopes were raised!

I’m feeling good @Alexis7890 thanks, looking forward to being PUPO!

@TheBirdintheCave and @OrangeBengal thank you for the birthday wishes, had a brill day and more of it tomorrow!

Good luck for tomorrow Orange!! How are you doing?

Thanks @Alexis7890, progesterone 111 and oestrogen 673, two day prior to transfer, my best progesterone score yet at this stage and the first time I haven’t needed a top up during a cycle, so happy!

I hear you re weight btw, I’ve ruined my stomach with all the drugs and after working so hard to get rid of acne scars, my skin is back to ground zero.

We still need treats though, so enjoy your birthday and moderate the next day!

Anyone of advanced age with pcos actually had any ivf success ?

Oh and happy birthday for tomorrow :) Fingers crossed for next month for you!

@Alexis7890 Thanks :D

Welcome @TheBirdintheCave 😊 wishing you lots of luck