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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?

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CaipirinhasAllRound · 21/02/2013 18:09

Really sorry delilah, look after yourself x

Northey · 21/02/2013 19:52

Did anyone else have exhaustion/sleepiness from the progesterone? I have been falling deeply and heavily asleep every day in the early evening since ET. Going back to work next week is going to be fun...

fairypangolin · 21/02/2013 20:40

I've been asleep since half nine or earlier every night since ET so I think that must be the case.

HontyTont · 21/02/2013 22:22

delilah I'm totally gutted for you....I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said, just that I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best...big hugs xx

HontyTont · 21/02/2013 22:38

I've been more sluggish in the morning but ok really....I've been at work so that keeps me occupied, haven't really changed anything since ET....is that bad?

I think I've been really lucky not experiencing any real side effects from down regging or stimming...or from the progesterone and oestrogen now. The fragmin however is making a total mess of my belly... Bruising, puncture marks, who the hell let Pfizer put a syringe out there with such a blunt needle? Anyone else had the pleasure? It's the worst of them all.

I've been feeling occasional sharp pains....I'm not reading too much into it...especially as tomorrow is actually only 5 days after EC...so in theory implantation should been happening over the next couple of days if at all. And it's probably the hormones that is causing the twinges.

dildals I had exactly the same thought about projectile weeing over the dr at transfer time....I literally thought surely I won't be the first! I needed to pee so bad after I couldn't wait for the 20 minutes the nurse wanted me to wait for...I think I lasted 2!

Roll on the weekend...it's been a long week

Isabeller · 22/02/2013 01:38

Hi all, I've been away without internet for a week and only done half a catch up on the thread so far but wanted to let you know what happened to us. I know there has been some bad news and hope everyone is as ok as they can be. I'm glad DP and I were away somewhere peaceful when we got a negative result last Friday. I hadn't had any bleeding and I'm glad I didn't test early in the end, the last few days before OTD were a massive strain for us both. Because we were away we had time to talk everything over and feel sad without other pressure.

I'm going for a review with the clinic next week and hoping to have a frozen cycle. but also grateful for the opportunity we had and hoping we will get there next time. Best of luck to everyone xx Is

Northey · 22/02/2013 06:19

is, I'm so sorry to hear that :( I hope the frozen cycle works for you.

delilah, how did the night go! Good luck for the hospital today.

hont, the fragmin sounds grim. What is it used for? I am also having lots of cramps and pullings. I know it's just the progesterone, but it's hard not to wonder obsess...

highlove · 22/02/2013 08:16

Delilah will be thinking of you today and keeping everything crossed that you might just be one of those ladies who has awful bleeds in healthy pregnancies x

Sharonbenn · 22/02/2013 08:34

I'm sorry Isabeller to hear your news. It sounds like you were both able to support eachother in this difficult time so that's good. Take care of yourself.

Delilah thinking of you. I think you are going in now so I hope you are ok.

I also had an upsetting night. A good friend gave birth last night. I can't get the picture of them being cosy and cuddly out of my head. Zita west says that we have to remain positive throughout but how do we do that? What are your strategies for keeping positive and not stressed? I can feel the stress hormones zipping through my body ALL the time. My chest feels tight.

I agree, roll on the weekend. Xx

ScarlettInSpace · 22/02/2013 09:28

isa sorry to hear that x

sharon I am the worst person to ask about handing stress & pressure, I was nearly in tears yesterday because I didn't start spotting to schedule ffs

Well I went to get my drugs yesterday to cheer me up , they gave me the whole lot upto and including the progesterone which is unusal for the NHS, they usually drip feed so you have spend a hour every few days waiting outside the hospital pharmacy.

So the ovitrelle is chilling in the fridges - I may bring out a wine called Ovitrelle, oh the irony! In fact I may launch an entire alcohol range: vodka shots called Bum Bullets anyone? Tequila based Trigger Shots? A lethal cocktail called an Internal Scan?

Dildals · 22/02/2013 09:45

Sharon I think it is best to use the coping strategies that work for you, keeping busy, going for walks, washing the windows (I dunno) and not feel too bad about feeling stressed. It comes and goes the stress, it does honestly. fairy I think at one point posted an article about how stress does not adversely affects IVF outcomes.

I got an email this morning from a friend saying she went for her scan yesterday and she's three months pregnant. I should be happy for her, and I am, but that email made me feel SO ANGRY! How dare she beat me to it! ;-)

northey The progesterone didn't really make me feel tired, having said that, I am in bed by ten most nights anyway.

I think (TF!) the morning sickness has started, or at least some sort of light version of it. Not chundering but definitely feeling mild nausea, better than nothing, I guess, and defo more than I had last time round! [punching the air with glee]

isabeller sorry to hear your news, it sounds like you had some time to digest it though. Hopefully next time round better luck. xxx

honty Fragmin is a bloodthinner isn't it? I didn't get it. Do you have a special history that they prescribed it to you? I have heard bad stories about those needles. You wonder if there's not just a pill for that!

delilahbelle · 22/02/2013 10:11

Well despite all the blood and cramping I'm still pregnant. The diagnosis was a SCH (uterine bruise)

And it's twins. Measuring perfectly for dates, two heartbeats seen.

OMFG.

Dildals · 22/02/2013 10:19

Shut! Up! And, seriously, TWINS?! Are you nuts!? [falling off chair] OMFG indeed. Congratulations! God, you have been on the mother of all rollercoaster rides with this one, blimey! Woohoo! Twins, instant family, no more TTC for you! :-)

fairypangolin · 22/02/2013 10:20

delilah - how completely amazing!!! wonderful! so happy for you

EuroShaggleton · 22/02/2013 10:21

honty I had the same thought about making a little wee fountain all over the dr. It must be one of the hazards of the job. The worst bit was when he asked if the speculum hurt. I said it was uncomfortable but fine, expecting him to leave it at that. He decided to try to improve things by loosening it slightly AND THEN TURNING IT while it was still in me. Not only did this make my bladder almost burst, it hurt like hell! And the new position was worse but I told him to please just get on with it at that point! As soon as he went out of the room afterwards I was muttering to Mr Euro about how no female gynae would have thought that was a good idea and I wonder how much he would like it if I shoved a metal duck up his @rsehole and gave it a good old twist. Grrr.

isabeller sorry to hear this wasn't your round. Best of luck with the frozen cycle.

norf I'm only now starting to feel tired. Despite the insomnia I've had since 11dpEC, I still had bags of energy. Now it is like someone has hit my off switch! All I felt during the 2ww was a slight scratching (like maybe if you lightly scratch the inside of your cheek with your fingernail). But I felt that most cycles during the 2ww, so I'm not sure that it was related to anything. The most distinct feeling I got down there was at 15dpEC, the day after my blood test. I felt something going on in my womb all day and got a little brown spotting. That was it.

sharon there is another thread on here about how the "just relax" advice has been shown to be nonsense. I would be inclined to think the same about staying positive. I was a complete negative nelly. It was partly self-protection but partly genuinley thinking this would never work for me. It did. Please don't worry about not being able to stay postive - we have enough going on!

scarlett for my NHS cycle all of the drugs - down reg, stimms, trigger and progesterone were delivered to my house in one go! I'm not sure your new alcohol range would win on Dragon's Den - the target market can't drink it. I'm Oooooooooooooot.

didals in a strange way I want to be feeling sick! I don't at all yet. How far along are you?

EuroShaggleton · 22/02/2013 10:24

TWINS! OMFG! Delilah that is brilliant. I'm sitting at work grinning like a loon. So happy for you.

delilahbelle · 22/02/2013 10:29

Thanks all. Will add more later.

Still not believing this will last, it's been such a rollercoaster over the last few weeks.

Northey · 22/02/2013 10:33

Fuck. Me. Ragged. Delilah, that is BRILLIANT! I didn't want today I was keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle, in case it wasn't, but I was and it is and it is just amazing!!

Did you have two put back or is it a splitter??

Northey · 22/02/2013 10:33

To say. Not today.

Dildals · 22/02/2013 10:35

euro I think I am a week further along than you? I am now 6wks + 4 days. I totally want to be sick, throwing up, the works, hit me with your worst!

I still can't believe the twin news ...

delila how's DH doing? did you leave him on the floor of the scan room after he fainted? ;-)

Sharonbenn · 22/02/2013 10:50

Oh wow Delilah! This gives us all so much hope. Amazing news. Congratulations. Friday suddenly got so much better.

Thanks for all the stress tips. I agree that worrying about worrying is not helpful. My coping strategies so far are ballroom dancing and crochet. I'm making a blanket that will keep me and the little one warm during all the nighttime feeds.

I had a lovely appt with a nurse at guys yesterday. They really are so nice there. All our appts have been much longer than scheduled because they give us so much time. I thought she was going to go over all the drugs and teach me how to jab but she only talked about the sniffing. She said don't worry about the rest until the time comes. She was very supportive. I think that could be the best coping strategy. Concentrate on where I am now and leave tomorrow well alone for the time being.

Have a wonderful day everyone xx

Sharonbenn · 22/02/2013 10:53

Euro the speculum story sounds like a nightmare. How on earth did you manage to stay calm and relaxed?!

fairypangolin · 22/02/2013 10:55

delilah now I really want my scan now! It's Monday afternoon. You must be in shock. Thank god you went for the scan!

euro and dildals my nausea started very mildly last weekend and I am now 6 + 4 like dildals. it is definitely getting stronger so you may get your wish! I remember w DS it started by week 7, reached a horrid peak by week 9-10 and then continued to about week 12-13.

ScarlettInSpace · 22/02/2013 11:04

Wow, fab Friday news delilah am absolutely made up for you x

ScarlettInSpace · 22/02/2013 11:05

euro I think I would have a great target market in failed ACers and bitter twisted long term TTCers

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