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Fertility Appointments and Beyond: Electric Boogaloo

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thislittlebird · 20/08/2022 13:54

Hit capacity on the old thread, will tag you in!

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beckyCarlos · 28/09/2022 08:45

@thislittlebird how are things?
@kay00 how are you getting on?
@tinkerbell098 good luck today!!
We have a review appointment today (the wheels move fast when you're private, and they know they can get another dose of cash from you...)

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thislittlebird · 27/09/2022 12:36

@beckyCarlos I do wish I had a dog so it forced me out more. I've worked from home a lot the last two years, and between that and IVF I'm a bit of a hermit these days. I'll go out at lunch for a walk unless the rain comes back.

I ended up with under 500 I think, which covers the York trip, and there was I spending some of it on Fatface's website. Already bought a dress, was hoping for a coat too lol.

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beckyCarlos · 27/09/2022 12:00

@thislittlebird I'm a big fan of a walk (or just sitting in the sun/outside if its not raining) I kinda have to be because of the dog, but through covid and this ivf bollocks I feel a bit physically and mentally 'better' for having 10 minutes outside.

My work has announced a small 'bonus' today... but once pension, tax, and student loan come off I'll be lucky to see half 😅 better than nothing, but would probably only pay for a private baseline ultrasound with no change 🙈

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thislittlebird · 27/09/2022 11:47

@beckyCarlos what you said. First time is like !!!!!! and then it’s all very tedious after doing it once. Routine 🫠

I hope so. I feel physically nervous, I need to go for a walk or something, and I still have two days to make it though….hopefully 🙃

My work bonus got smashed by pension, tax, ni and student load today lol. Disappointing! At least it’s paid for us to have a trip to York!

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beckyCarlos · 27/09/2022 11:23

@kay00 its weird isnt it! The first time its exciting and nerve wracking and thereafter its a bit of a drag!
@thislittlebird nooo! Hopefully its just a stress headache

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thislittlebird · 27/09/2022 10:52

@99pctpractice I’ll check that out. It feels like we don’t get enough info on why quite a lot, so any resources are good.

AF is not yet here, but I am on more progesterone this time, but I feel like I have a headache coming on tbh, it’s making me stressed.

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99pctpractice · 27/09/2022 10:30

(I say helpful, but I mean more interesting given we aren't doing any more ivf!! Would have been good to see it much earlier in the process!)

99pctpractice · 27/09/2022 10:29

I found this really helpful, in case anyone else hasn't seen it before:

www.fertilityfriends.co.uk/threads/agates-guide-to-learning-from-your-failed-ivf-cycle.283000/

@thislittlebird really hoping no migraine and that af is staying away for you!!

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thislittlebird · 27/09/2022 09:19

@Kay00 it does get a bit like that, doesn’t it? It starts to feel like something you do, it’s weird. Fingers crossed for you for this round of stims!

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Kay00 · 26/09/2022 22:55

Good luck @thislittlebird 😬🤞

And @Tinkerbell098 good luck for your transfer on Weds.

I'm on day 3 of my stims. I reduce my dose tomorrow and have some bloods on Weds morning. I just feel like I'm going through the motions this cycle. IVF life 🤜🤛 😆

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thislittlebird · 26/09/2022 21:17

@beckyCarlos I can’t say I miss uni deadlines, productive or not 😂

@99pctpractice I just really, really hate testing! I would never do it if I could avoid it. I’m definitely going to lose the plot, there’s a long few days to go. OTD is Thursday which feels so far away. Need to prep myself for the usual BFN because that one line in the window is the actual worst.

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99pctpractice · 26/09/2022 20:44

@thislittlebird willing af to stay away!!! I can't believe you haven't tested yet - so impressed! When is your official test day?

beckyCarlos · 26/09/2022 20:43

🤣🤣 ah the fear. I remember when the fear was something productive (uni deadline)!

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thislittlebird · 26/09/2022 20:33

@beckyCarlos I ONLY HAVE FEAR 😩

I looked back on my old cycles and it seems I DID get past 8dpt before.

April cycle - I got a migraine at 10dpt
July cycle - started spotting 9dpt

So basically I need to swerve a migraine and heavier bleeding over the next two days. Simple as 🫠

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beckyCarlos · 26/09/2022 20:14

@thislittlebird you have the self restraint of a SAINT! X

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thislittlebird · 26/09/2022 13:47

@Tinkerbell098 hmmm not sure. I'm worried if I test I'll jinx it and AF will arrive. Will see how today goes, still plenty of time for her to show up!

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Tinkerbell098 · 26/09/2022 13:37

@thislittlebird really routing for you! Really really hope it's good news. Would you do a test if AF stays away today?

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thislittlebird · 26/09/2022 12:54

So far 8dpt is THE longest day ever. Expecting AF any minute but nothing yet, no more spotting since early this morning. No migraine either.

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Tinkerbell098 · 25/09/2022 23:25

@thislittlebird everything crossed it’s not AF!!

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thislittlebird · 25/09/2022 21:16

*following me!

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thislittlebird · 25/09/2022 21:16

@beckyCarlos I wish I had a flock of sheep falling me!

The spotting was brown this morning, and very light pink last time I went to the loo. AF would be due tomorrow, so this is my big hurdle. Will it be fresh red period time in the morning/tomorrow? What fun this all is Confused

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beckyCarlos · 25/09/2022 20:36

@tinkerbell098 aw thats fab! Keep us updated! Hope the bloat is easing a bit x
@thislittlebird has your spotting turned or is it still brown? I'm so invested in this 🙈 that video was HILARIOUS. This is the sort of thing that'd happen to me (if I ran haha)

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thislittlebird · 25/09/2022 19:24

@99pctpractice thanks! It just feels like a cruel trick your body plays. Brown spotting turns pink by today and then by tomorrow I’m sure it’ll be red. As much as I’m prepared for it I’m still not really.

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Tinkerbell098 · 25/09/2022 19:14

@thislittlebird Yes it is 5 day transfer.

@99pctpractice Yes really hope they’ll last until then!

99pctpractice · 25/09/2022 17:02

@thislittlebird really hope it's just a bit of spotting - fingers crossed tight for you 🤞🤞🤞 loved that video 🤣🤣

@Tinkerbell098 very exciting that you're booked in for transfer!!

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