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Nerthus · 28/01/2004 00:57

Is anyone doing this at the moment/has done it recently?? I'm in the middle of my first go and finding it quite stressful...

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bayleaf · 21/04/2004 15:36

OH that is brilliant - well done !!!!!
I've just been reading on CARE-ivf about someone who went from fsh of 4 to fsh of 42 in 6 months - apparently the menopause CAN happen that quickly!!! ARRRRGGHHHHH! Doesn't bear thinking about....
SO all the more reason to rejoice when things DO go well.
Put your feet up and try and relax

Eeek · 21/04/2004 16:17

if you were given the standard sedative (can't remember it's name - sorry) it does list tearfulness as a side-effect. I always woke up in tears.

OldieMum · 21/04/2004 17:09

Well done. Lots of warm thoughts for Sunday.

miracleabie · 23/04/2004 18:47

well had et this morning. they have put two good ones back. All the rest perished over the weekend.It's hard to feel anything at the moment especially as i had a m/c at 13 weeks last time.But trying to stay calm and postive.
BeckiF - good luck at your appointment this week- let us know how it goes

CookieMonster · 24/04/2004 11:56

miracleabie, hope you're feeling OK (mentally and physically). I think that for me this part of the whole experience was the worst bit - the waiting and hoping and praying that things will turn out well. My warmest wishes and thoughts are with you .... CM xx

BeckiF · 24/04/2004 12:20

Miracleabie - good luck! I hope that the two they put back do well. Think nice thoughts xxxx

My appt isn't this week, I meant that I only have to wait one week for an appt when I decide to go for it. I've lost 9lbs now, so I've a bit more to lose before I book in. Probably won't be until May/June time (need to be realistic with the weight loss!). Mind you, if the diet goes well I will be there before, believe me! How has everyone else approached telling/not telling their employers?

CookieMonster · 24/04/2004 12:24

BeckiF, you're doing well with the weight so far - keep it up! I never told a soul at work the whole time ... when I needed a couple of days off for collection or transfer I just said I had to go into hospital as a day case for a minor op ... I think because they were all men they just assumed it was to do with 'womens things' and didn't want to know any more!

miracleabie · 24/04/2004 16:31

Becki well done with the weight loss - that is just brilliant!.

bayleaf · 24/04/2004 21:46

Well done Miracleabie - the whole aim is to get 2 to put back and you got it. Nothing else really matters - except them now sticking. Fingers well and truely crossed.
Becki - I've only told my job share partner ad one other colleague who has had multiple cycles herself and by chance is my other 'friend' ( as opposed to colleague) at work. Have no intention of ever telling anyone in management! That said I'm lucky in that my hospital is 5 mins drive from school so most scans I am later than usual for me but technically not late ( just nearly!)it would be harder if therre were long distances involved making me significantly late several times each cycle - still, we all have car trouble from time to time!
Down reg scan on FRiday...

miracleabie · 25/04/2004 16:22

Last time I didn't tell any one in work, but found it really difficult to explain my time off. In the end, as it was a part time job with rubbish money I handed in my notice and left as the stress was too much all round. I had already had a bad experience with the company when i had to take time off for diabetic appointments and they cut my pay. In the end i did not have the will for a fight with them even though they were probably in the wrong.
This time I decided not to take any work on as a freelance during the cycle, but we have been so broke as a result and it has put dh under terrible stress. Fortunately DH boss has been thru IVF and has been absolutely fantastic about him getting time to be with me.

elliott · 26/04/2004 15:31

I told my immediate boss as I didn't really see any way around it, since I was going to need time off work . Well actually I told quite a few colleagues, but then I always find it more of a strain to keep quiet about things than to be open.

DelGirl · 28/04/2004 22:13

hi - sorry to butt in but has anyone had to take cyclogest pessaries and, if so, how many and for howlong? I've been taking 1 a day for 15 days (found out I am pg a couple of days ago) and now they have given me another 28 to take twice a day for another 14 days. This was after I said I'd read about someone taking it for longer (can't find it now). I'd be grateful for any advice. Both consultants at the clinic have different methods....great!! Thanks

bayleaf · 29/04/2004 00:02

Delgirl - AT my clinic we take them for first 11 or 12 weeks. 1 a day.
Am officially down regged - ( no mean feat given that it took 10 weeks last summer!) will start stimming on Monday!

miracleabie · 29/04/2004 12:35

Goodluck Bayleaf with the old jabs.Will be thinking of you on Monday.
Delgirl- I have been given cyclogest 400mg and am using two a day, but they have only given me enough for 3 weeks from day of embryo transfer. ( last Sunday)

miracleabie · 29/04/2004 12:41

Delgirl- just got your message on other thread-sounds like we have quite a bit in common.Just thinking about the cyclogest, do you reckon they give people different doses?probably do . As far as I unserdatand it is progesterone designed to support the growth of the embryo in the womb.
All i know is it is messy stuff at he best of times.

elliott · 29/04/2004 13:01

bsyleaf - very best of luck for this time around.
Re cyclogest - my clinic prescribed pessaries initially up to the test date, and then if the test is positive, they recommend taking it for the first 12-13 weeks. At that point the fetus should be making enough hormone not to need it. As far as I understand it, there is no definitive evidence that progesterone support is needed, which is why clinics vary in their policies. I don't think it does any harm though so I would want to keep taking it for the full 13 weeks. hth

elliott · 29/04/2004 13:02

oh and congratulations delgirl!

DelGirl · 30/04/2004 15:35

Wasn't sure whether I should post on this thread at the moment but anyway. I shall be joining you all again at the end of the month probably as I have to start iui again. Sadly lost this pg yesterday!

Better luck next time I suppose.

Good luck to all of you - keeping everything crossed x

elliott · 30/04/2004 16:30

Really sorry to hear you lost the pg, delgirl.

miracleabie · 30/04/2004 18:41

OH dELGIRL- i AM SO SORRY.

spacemonkey · 30/04/2004 18:45

really sorry about your m/c delgirl

hugs XXX

CookieMonster · 30/04/2004 23:15

DelGirl, really sorry to hear this. Hugs from the CM xx

GillW · 01/05/2004 16:45

bayleaf - hope this time around turns out to be lucky for you.

Jane101 · 02/05/2004 12:32

bayleaf - I'm hoping and praying this is going to be the one that works for you. You've waited long enough.

miracleabie · 07/05/2004 13:07

tested negative this morning.