IVF/ICSI/FET - any more for any more?

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Hi all, we're about to start FET following an unsuccessful round of ICSI last year (well, we got the bfp, but then I miscarried shortly after ). But... time to get back on the bike and go again...

Anyone else going through this?

Ok ladies. I haven't read the posts as I am just jumping on to say I have sadly lost both embryos. Am in Egypt. Dot ask. Devastated. I am sure your post was inspirational and I am pissing on it. Pls ignore me if I am. Feel
Numb.

Oh no..... Duggs I am so so sorry..... How devastating indeed. Take rest and plenty of it, I'm sure DH will be looking after you and is there for joint comfort x

Rapsberry [GRIN] I'm loving the pledge!
It made me want to don my brownie uniform once again, but I fear it wouldn't fit and is probably still being eaten by moths in my Mother's loft.
Glad that your feeling much better. Here's to natural cycles !

afm, I think it poor timing but please take a look at my photos... x

Does this work? photos

zeebee and duggs am so sorry for your loses and bfn. Life can be so hard. If you want to hide do, if you want to come have a rant rage etc we are all here. Take time to be kind to yourselves and DH thinking of you hugs

Angel cannot get into photos.
Rosette at ready have had a snack on nuts decaf coffee is good so do not worry. Starting to crave wine and chicolateas have had them a few. Times the half stone I lost is back oh b back to it again

Sorry Bugsy, do you know how to link them?

Hi all
Oh duggs I am so so for you. How sh*t you must be feeling! Really hope you can come to some decisions soon about the future, as this does help the grieving process a bit I've found...

Thanks for everyone's lovely messages - amazing how comforting they are... Such a horrible time we are going through. We made a few decisions over the weekend.. I'm going to have a hycosy thingy I think to see if there is anything blocking the tubes - just for own piece of mind. Then maybe try naturally for a couple of months before giving the FET another go... I've also bought online a drink thing called cellagon aurum which comes from Germany & is full of very natural and strong vitamins. It tastes yuck but might give my body the boost it needs to get gojng naturally. it has a detoxing effect which I've noticed already

Oh no Duggs - so so sorry - what totally devastating news. sending you huge hugs and thinking of you. Just try to get through one day at a time - that horrible awful numb feeling will lift - even though it doesn't feel like it. It is totally crap - take care xxx

Glad you are feeling more positive Zee - think I might try to get hold of your drink. A break before the FET sounds like a good plan

Hi Bugsylugs and Angel - hope you are both ok.

AFM - had only one coffee yesterday - had been on decaff during treatment but back on real stuff past couple weeks - not a lot but think have a caffeine withdrawal headache this morning..........

So sorry to hear that Zee. I?m hoping to be a cycle buddy in June too if all goes to plan at the new clinic so we can all hold hands together

Knackered what awful news, I hope his prognosis is good. Sometimes life likes to pile everything on top of you in one go, but it just proves how strong you all are. For what it?s worth, my FiL had a major traffic accident last December and could end up in prison (it wasn?t his fault, it was due to an illness he didn?t know he had) so I sort of know what it?s like to have something else major going on, I know it?s not in the same league as a tumour, but you know what I mean

Duggs I am so so sorry, I wish there was something I could say

Care I?m really glad your appointment went well, I hope the super ovulation programme does the trick

Raspberry I have literally just phoned the clinic to see if my referral has been done, only because you put on that you hoped I had pushed my referral through. I?m not normally pushy but I thought ?sod it, I?m going to pester them, it?s very important to me? so it turns out the dr has done it (yippee) it?s just waiting to be typed by the secretary. I would like to take the pledge Except maybe with a little less water with lemon, more water with apple and blackcurrant, and not so much oily fish, but generally healthier eating Is that allowed

Angel sorry do not know how to link I am computer awful ha.
Ate healthily yesterday no alcohol or caffeine but had 2 mini muffins but walk and shred level 2 after a 2 week break.
Still trying to sort immunes do not want long journey, silly fool am in Darby today for a course should have booked today as that is half way to Notts think the old grey matter is suffering from joined up thinking

Yesterday I had three and today I have two POSITIVE home tests!!
I can hardly believe it

I've just got back from the clinic, where I have had my blood taken to confirm, and should hopefully get that back this afternoon - BUT they've scheduled me in for my scan in 3wks and given me a pregnancy fact sheet... Can this be? Can I really be pregnant??!?!!
I mean, all but one embryo didn't fertilise and that one was transferred back on day 2 - 3 days before it's even ready to implant - but Bur has stayed strong enough to implant, bless him :')

I'M PREGNANT....

amazing news Angel - congrats!
xx

Thanks ZB, I hope you're ok x

I've just had the call back from the clinic... It's POSITIVE!!!!
They gave me a reading of 58.3?? Any clues?? I am on day 14 since EC/OV...

Fantastic news Angel!!!!

Brilliant news! Some Good news for the thread x

Duggs - why, why, why, why......am so gutted for you. Massive hugs.

Angel congrats, lovely news.

waves all. x

Angel congratulations that is fab that level is your Bhcg level I am sure you have googled it but at this stage there is huge variation the important thing is that you get a rough doubling every 48 hrs. The actual level is so diff to pinpoint andyours is just fine. So very very pleased for you. Here is hoping for a very boring 8 months

Just wanted to add they do not usually repeat the level unless there are anycausesfor concerns. Unless your clinic is different.

Scuse the typo's

Thanks guys, it's still sinking in...
It really does prove that you just need one and it can work on your first cycle. We're just totally amazed and so happy!

Thank you for the hcg info Bugsy, I wish I could test it everyday...
Although maybe I'll use a CB digital next week to check that the level is moving up, as currently it states 1-2 weeks and the next level it recognises is 2-3 weeks and then 3+ weeks.
I hope you're well x

Wow Angel - brilliant, amazing news! So thrilled for you. So very exciting!!!

Glad your referral done now Josie - Angel's news should definitely give us all some hope.

Please don't take this the wrong way Angel because I am truly delighted for you .......................................But,a good friend of mine who has a 7 month old told me today his wife is pregnant again- . I couldn't believe it - but even after all this time, it really took me by surprise and I had that take my breath away as if I have been kicked in the stomach feeling then numbness - had a bit of a cry later as I previously had passed on some baby things to them to "borrow" . Also have my review appointment tonight at clinic. DD unwell with a high temp past two days , so also cancelled counselling appointment yesterday which I have rescheduled. Afraid the pledge has gone totally pear shaped - kettle chips yesterday, quarter pounder today and far too much tea and coffee. Feel .

Duggs - hope you are managing through ok at the moment - very tough.xxx

Hi to everyone else.

understandable raspberry ... I am home now just tonight...

check these links out ladies... from the other thread I am on for natural killer cells... is about fertility...

DHEA...
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100701145535.htm

SELENIUM
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selenium_deficiency

Thanks Duggs -very interesting links - couldn't link on but found them on google. Good you are back home now - but I know must be so hard for you.

Had my appointment last night which wasn't encouraging - basically told me that although everything looked good - the fact that none quite developed as far a blastocyst they think is a reflection of poorer egg quality. Consultant was actually quite negative and fairly neutral about whether it would be worth another go. Feel shattered.

Thanks for the DHEA link - I need to get myself physcially as best I can, because I feel low on energy right now - so I'm going to get some advice about diet and supplements from a nutritionist - if a small amout of tweaking can affect egg quality then could be worth it. However going to have to wean myself off tea and coffee first - check out a website by Dr Marylin Glenville - similar idea to Zita West nutritional approach I think.

How is everyone else doing? Your news was really fantastic Angel!

Hi all... Apologies in advance me me post on its way....

Went for follow up meeting at Guys this morning To discuss next frozen transfer - OMG - even though we have 2 remaining embies on ice - they want me to do a fresh new round of IVF because I'm about to reach the grand age of 40 (in sept) I was totally thrown! I know that age is a big factor, but for a doctor to tell me this face to face today was a bit of a shocker. She also said I should have a hysteroscopy carried out to check my uterus is ok. This means a sedation and a wait of 6-8 weeks for one to be scheduled on NHS. DH and I think we might chuck money at the situation and try and get it done earlier and go private. So, feels very much like back to square one today - very tearful afternoon, and with the fresh IVF we a going to have to get funds together for that.... Argh. The thought of all those shots etc again just leaves me cold! I am more than ever at those people that just get PG without any of this nightmare - so many of my friends at the moment - its unbearable. Sorry - rant over - rosette back in place and a clipboard with my new plan attached - here we go againnnnnnn