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Anyone else want to join me in getting ready for ivf in 2013? Good egg buddies wanted!!!

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Karbea · 17/12/2012 18:26

Hello,

Dh and I have been trying for over 2 years and had one failed ivf (Icsi) attempt at the Argc last spring. We are going to go again in the new year.

I wondered if anyone else was planning to do the same? And whether anyone fancied joining me in 'princessing' (stolen from style & beauty :) ) for ivf?

I'm not sure what this means in terms of what I'll do, really hoping for some help in researching how to get the best eggs ever, and perhaps how to improve dh's little swimmers....

Anyone up for being a good egg buddy?

OP posts:

Northey · 20/02/2013 12:16

Poor snubbed foot :o My clinic director is the one they keep interviewing.

Dildals · 20/02/2013 15:03

that's another thing that I still regret not asking more / clinic not volunteering the info (newbies - pay attention!), this whole embryo classification system and understanding what is 'good' and not so good. The embryologist told me that there were 2 blastocysts (that were placed back) that were 'a bit slow' but fine apart from that otherwise they wouldn't have placed them back (I assume?). When I pushed her on it she said they were a couple of hours behind what they would expect to see. And to this day I am still puzzled and haunted by those words!

Sharonbenn · 20/02/2013 15:46

Thanks for the tip Dildals. I'll make a note. It is amazing though that it comes down to changes that occur in a few hours.

I am so keen to get going now. I have another week to wait.

On a positive note it's ovulation this week so BF and I are enjoying a few last ditch attempts at letting nature do her thing just in case she decides to pull her finger out and come up trumps.

ScarlettInSpace · 20/02/2013 19:16

Another one here who got rushed straight into IVF without chance to think - to this day I still believe that contributed to such a hellish reponse to buserelin & a poor response to stim, I just wasn't mentally or physically prepared for it.

highlove · 20/02/2013 20:12

With hindsight I think I rushed into IVF - was so desperate to be pregnant again after m/c that I just went at it full steam. After it failed, we were told we could go again three two periods later and initially we were going to do that but I decided I needed a bit longer. I'm glad I did - although partly because I'm dreading attempt number two!

HontyTont · 20/02/2013 20:52

Well done Northey! Go girl... I've heard of many pregnancies with what is classified as "below quality" embbies

I obviously have no frosties as both mine are hopefully getting down to business in my womb! But even if I did I wouldn't be able to use them on an NHS cycle...my PCT only allows IVF cycles with fresh eggs!!!

Did I tell you have a picture of my embryos? Very strange the embryologist asked if we wanted the picture when she came to talk to us so we took it. Thought it would be something different to show our future child....if it works!

delilah test tomorrow or Friday? Good luck lovely xx

delilahbelle · 21/02/2013 08:07

honty I have a scan tomorrow afternoon to see what's going on inside me, fingers crossed I have a passenger until October.

ScarlettInSpace · 21/02/2013 08:25

honty I'm not sure how I'd feel about a pic of the embryo!

delilah fx for you tomorrow x

Well all my worrying that this would be a longer cycle than normal and screw my planning up has gone out of the window - I've started spotting 2 days earlier than expected so it looks like CD1 will be Friday/Saturday rather than Monday which is worse timing wise than being late The best laid plans eh...

Sooo I am going to get my drugs today and nip in to see the nurses and ask if they are going to be able to do CD1/CD2 scan on saturday morning first thing as we are out for the day with SK's.

For some reason this has really pissed me off.

EuroShagmore · 21/02/2013 09:50

honty I got given a picture from the ET ultrasound, of the point they shot the embie+carrier fluid into the womb. It looks a bit like the photocopier went wrong and just blobbed toner all over the page.

Fingers crossed for your scan, delilah!

Scarlett even waiting three months I really wasn't ready mentally. I had a counselling session at my clinic but it wasn't enough to get me through the hellish downregging.

ScarlettInSpace · 21/02/2013 09:54

euro I don't think anything could've prepared me for down reg - TFI short protocol this time

ScarlettInSpace · 21/02/2013 10:13

Although having said that, for some reason the spotting last night has really upset me, I thought I was ready for it this time but maybe not. Not putting it off any further though, there probably aren't many eggs left as it is...

Dildals · 21/02/2013 10:52

I wish I got a picture! I didn't even see the actual release of embryos in to the wild! I was really scared that it was going to be painful. I've had some horrific IUD experiences and I was thinking this was going to be similar, on top of that the speculum felt like it was pinching my skin somewhere, so I just held DHs hand and looked at him. And then it was all done before I knew it! Oh well. At least I looked in to my husband's eyes when we 'conceived', that must count for something. The wee afterwards was the BEST wee ever. I wonder if anyone ever did a massive projectile wee over the doctor while in the akimbo position. It must've happened at one point right? ;-)

delilah hope your scan goes OK tomorrow, what time is it? Do you think there's still a chance?

delilahbelle · 21/02/2013 11:02

Started bleeding v heavily and loads of cramps. Not a suprise, although I had had a smidgen of hope left. No need for that scan tomorrow now.

I am going to take a rest from this thread, might be back if we do a FET in the summer.

ScarlettInSpace · 21/02/2013 11:06

oh delilah so sorry to hear that, have a big unMN hug xx

Dildals · 21/02/2013 11:25

Oh dear - I am so sorry. It's so hard to not get excited and then this happens. Hopefully the FET cycle works out. Be kind to yourself for the next couple of days. xxxx

EuroShagmore · 21/02/2013 11:47

Oh delilah I am so, so sorry.

Sharonbenn · 21/02/2013 11:58

Delilah I'm so sorry. That really sucks. Big hug and take care of yourself. Xx

fairypangolin · 21/02/2013 12:00

delilah I'm really sorry, that's awful. I hope you manage to find some comfort and support before trying again. Take care of yourself.

Northey · 21/02/2013 13:09

delilah, I'm really so very sorry for you. What a wretched thing to happen. Take care of yourself, won't you?

delilahbelle · 21/02/2013 13:54

Well my doctor has been lovely. They agreed that the bleeding and cramps do sound like another early loss, and I'm in for a scan tomorrow at 8:30am to see what's going on inside me, hopefully not anything that will require further treatment.

Thanks for the messages everyone, I appreciate them very much.

highlove · 21/02/2013 15:10

Delilah I'm so very sorry. It's shit and it's just not fair. Look after yourself x

Northey · 21/02/2013 16:00

How are you feeling physically? Are you coping with pain ok? At my pregnancy losses I sort of found the physical pain a helpful distraction from the emotional anguish...

delilahbelle · 21/02/2013 16:12

I am dosed up on paracetamol and ibuprofen (yes, I am that sure it's over I'm taking ibuprofen) and DH is keeping me supplied with hot water bottles.

I just feel a bit numb really.

Northey · 21/02/2013 16:39

I wish I had helpful advice for you, instead of just sympathy.

chocoloco1 · 21/02/2013 17:03

So sorry to hear that Delilah. Thinking of you.
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