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Excellent Egg Buddies continued! Anyone having IVF/ICSI in Jan, Feb and March 2013 please join us!

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fairypangolin · 24/02/2013 13:46

We've run out of room on Karbea's Jan IVF thread and it is too much fun to stop! We're all getting into comfy clothes and enjoying the side effects and surprises (and occasionally some hand holding).

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keepitgoing · 01/03/2013 06:17

I meant I'm not positive about my cycle, but that is def what they said. I just like to have a plan in case it doesn't work.

chocoloco1 · 01/03/2013 07:22

Morning!
Sorry to hear about BFN northey, but it's not over yet.

Well, embryologist called early, to give us good news. The little beauty fertilised! Will get a call later today and probably have a 2 day transfer tomorrow. Thank you so much for all your positive thoughts x

vallinnapod · 01/03/2013 07:26

Me too Northey. 13dpec (if EC had occurred...) Can't help but think that that is the unmistakable sound of the fat lady warming up.

Northey · 01/03/2013 07:27

Congratulations, choco - great news.

Thanks kig, I am ok. It helps to be working out what I can do next and when.

Northey · 01/03/2013 07:28

Oh crap, van. I'm sorry :(

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 08:25

Morning girls

Norf and Vall bugger I'm really sorry. How disappointing after everything. Take it easy both of you. I can only imagine how you are feeling. I know the fear in my own head of it not working and it doesn't feel like its going to be an easy place. I'm thinking of you.

Norf I'm sure the nurse at Guys said that if we were lucky enough to get an embie to freeze, we wouldn't have to wait 3 months to do a FET but I can't remember how long we would have to wait. Oh I really feel for you both so much.

Choco - that's amazing. Your little one came through and will be tucked up inside you very soon. You must be soooo relieved to get over that hurdle.

Noks thanks for the encouragement. Today's squirt didn't go much better. I think I'm going to do a little one into the air tonight just to reassure myself that something does actually come out. Good luck for this afternoon. Fingers crossed you start stimming today. Pure class taking the pen in a pimms cool bag xx

I got the tell tale 'a week before my period is due my period is coming' sign this morning so I know for def that our last ditch attempt at trying naturally didn't work. Ah well we are on our way now.

How is everyone else?

Did anyone notice how light it was this morning? Daylight at 6.30. Thank goodness.

Have a good day all.

Shazza xx

Dildals · 01/03/2013 10:47

Really sorry for you northey and vallina .... It's such a game of chance isn't it.

After the elation of yesterday I am, to use the technical term, freaking out about the thought of twins. I am not sure why, there's nothing in particular, it's just the whole thought that is so completely and utterly overwhelming. A couple of weeks ago I wasn't pregnant and now I am all of a sudden pregnant with twins!? WTF. I guess it is totally normal to freak out, who wouldn't really. Before I met DH I didn't even really want children, I am not really good with children either, and now I will have TWO?! EEK. (I do want children with my DH btw, because he's AWESOME and incredibly handsome ;-. He was also a complete tearaway when he was little, which worries me a slightly!).

When I was pregnant before (which sadly ended in a missed miscarriage) I immediately felt attached and really protective of 'Barry'. But with this pregnancy, I feel like I am holding out on really believing it until the next hurdle, because it's IVF it just feels much more precarious for some reason. Now I worry I am not bonding. Am I worrying too much?

Sorry to post this, while there are people that have BFNs, I realise me and Fairy are the only ones left with BFPs ... sorry if this is painful for people ... this thread is a bit of a rollercoaster isn't.

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 11:09

Hello dildals

Im v quiet at work and no boss so can reply today.
ivf seems to be a roller coaster and this thread reflects that sad reality. Thank goodness we can support eachother. It is inconceivable to me now that I could possibly do this on my own so thank you girls.

Euro is also with you and fairy and we are all aware that it is a roll of the dice unfortunately. We are here to support you.

I imagine that it is normal to panic about having a child let alone 2 at once. I know that mr S and i are really worried about it But you will cope and I'm sure your twins will be a delight as soon as you clap eyes on them. Don't worry about bonding. You have 9 months of carrying them. I'm sure all 3 of you will be well acquainted by the time they pop out Smile.

I understand that you are hesitant but for today try to relax and enjoy having them on board.

Have a lovely day

Shaz xx

Dildals · 01/03/2013 11:39

Thanks Shazza - just need a voice of reason today :-)

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 11:43

Pleasure any time. I just need to take my own advice now.

Ps IF I find myself in the position of having twins and am having kittens at the idea, you have my permission to cut and paste the below and send it back to me in huge red letters Grin x

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fairypangolin · 01/03/2013 12:09

Hi dildals don't worry, i feel very similar. I was nosing around the oct antenatal club thread and many of the women there have named their embryo and are discussing cloth vs disposable nappies and I don't feel anything like that at all. I expected to feel ecstatic to get to this stage and although I am on a rational level pleased I don't feel very relaxed or happy. But I felt similarly with DS because he came at absolutely the wrong time for my career and I was terrified I would get sacked as soon as my preg became known(although I know they can't legally do that).

But once I got to about 16 weeks and felt him kicking and stopped feeling pukey I became really happy. I think it's really hard to bond when you honestly just feel as though you have a weird minor flu for weeks on end. But it will come. As you say as it is ivf and we know from others on the thread how lucky we are it is really difficult to relax.

I also understand fears re twins particularly if you were not previously mad keen on a brood but once you have them you will feel as though they are the most wonderful creatures ever. Even if you are almost dead with exhaustion.

I don't mean to sound preachy but I am feeling the same way so don't worry.

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HontyTont · 01/03/2013 12:20

Morning all...

north and van how are you both...is the fat lady signing or is there still a chance?

I was going to to a test this morning but ran to the loo to wee to stop myself...maybe to tomorrow, but I'm scared. At least while you don't know there is still hope...although I feel absolutely nothing, no different to a normal cycle so I'm trying to prepare for the worst.

choco woohoo for your little embie...I had 2 collected, they saw one initially fertilised so that was going back in on day 2...then they saw cell division on the second one so thought it was a lower grade and worth putting in so I had both at day 2....good luck! The only problem with day 2 is its a bloody long wait till OTD! I transferred same day as North and her OTD is today....mine is Wednesday!

argh it's good to have you on board....this lovely bunch are an absolute diamond group of ladies

dils I'm not surprised you are freaked! I would be....but it's also the most precious news...treasure it

I'm off to Pastis for breakfast.....eggs benedict I think or maybe French toast (oh yes that's the other thing my transfer doc told me to carry on eating as normal...no pregnancy diet I.e runny eggs are ok....anyone else been told that?

Have a lovely day folks xxx

HontyTont · 01/03/2013 12:23

Thanks for birthday wishes for Mr H too....he was very touched when I told him....40th tomorrow and maybe me POAS.....

Dildals · 01/03/2013 13:24

hontytont Don't have any Pastis for breakfast though!

I didn't get told anything about diet I think. I did have runny eggs the other day ... oops

Thanks for the encouraging words fairy it's not preachy, it's exactly what I want to hear! Keep on preaching!

Did any of you research taking baby aspirin by the way?

EuroShaggleton · 01/03/2013 13:44

My clinic puts everyone on low dose aspirin as standard so I was on it. I think it was pointless for me as all of clotting tests were clear, but I figured it couldn't hurt.

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 14:16

When are we supposed to take baby aspirin? I have seen it mentioned in other things I've read.

Glad you are having a good time Honty. Have some eggs for me runny or otherwise. I'm really missing a nice fried egg sarnie. Damn these food intolerances. X

Dildals · 01/03/2013 14:47

I think it is supposed to help a) with implantation b) something around the 9/10 week mark when the placenta takes over. I asked the nurse, but don't think they're a big believer. I might start taking it, if it doesn't hurt.

Dildals · 01/03/2013 15:06

euro until when were you supposed to take it?

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 15:08

Thanks dildals. I'll check it out. And ask at Guys.

Did anyone try eating pineapple core after ET? I've been reading about that as well to help implantation. To be honest I'm finding that I'm bored of googling now. The time has come to trust that I'm doing my best and can't do anymore.

Dildals · 01/03/2013 15:22

sharon I am with guys - but yeah, ask, it will be interesting to see what she says.

EuroShaggleton · 01/03/2013 15:28

I was asked to start from the night of EC day. I don't think they want you taking it before EC as it thins the blood and makes you bleed more - not ideal when someone is shoving a knitting needle through your fanjo! I had previously taken it throughout my cycle when trying Letrozole last year.

sharon pineapple is pretty controversial. Some countries say you should avoid it if pg.

Dildals · 01/03/2013 15:39

euro and until when are you supposed to take it? End of first trimester?

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 15:40

Thanks dildals and euro.

Dildals I didn't realise you ate with guys as well. Yay for guys!

Sharonbenn · 01/03/2013 15:40

ARE with guys not ate with guys Grin

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