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Excellent (or should that be eggcellent?) egg buddies! Anyone having IVF/ICSI in April/May/June 2013 come and join us!

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EuroShaggleton · 31/03/2013 15:35

We've almost filled the second thread so here is a new one, so we can carry on chatting! Threads #1 and #2 saw some stunning successes and some sad outcomes. We'll have more of the former and less of the latter on thread #3 please!

All comers welcome. I found it very useful to be with people going through the same thing when I did my first cycle, so if you would like to join us, please come on in!

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EuroShaggleton · 20/05/2013 11:51

Thanks for the intro.

I was massively pessimistic about my cycle. It was genuinely how I felt, but also a sort of coping mechanism. But there are huge amounts of uncertainty and the waiting is really, really hard. My suggestion would be to try to do some nice things around your cycle. Uncertainty over timing can make planning things difficult but try to do some things spontaneously if you find yourself free.

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NookNook · 20/05/2013 12:42

Hi All. Thanks for the name check Jewcy. Yes - have been lurking!

Buzz many many congratulations!

Res hang in there! My close work colleague has just told me she's pregnant. I am happy for her but all I could think was "Great. Now I have to deal with constant conversation about pregnancy (I work with mostly childless and curious women!) Just when I'm about to start ivf". Followed by "I'm such a terrible selfish person". Bloody hell.

wish and life we are all very close cycle buddies! I start my injections tomorrow (21st). As this is my third time (lucky me) please ask questions if you want.

Love to everyone else!

NookNook · 20/05/2013 12:47

life I think you need to do what feels right for you. I try to have a healthy diet but I also do think that denying yourself a biscuit or even (gasp) the very occasional glass of wine just makes the whole process seem like punishment. And it shouldn't be like that. I tied acupuncture and frankly hated it so now I do pilates and the occasional massage /facial to get my feel good kicks.

I went to sew Zita West and she was very good. I'm on tonnes of supplements which is making me feel like I'm doind something but it may well be all placebo! We'll see I suppose...

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resipsa · 20/05/2013 16:43

Expat no help on the cycle length query but the stims for 6 days then scan to assess then stims for up to 6 further days seems spot on. I started CD2 and had last jab on CD13. HTH.

Jewcy · 20/05/2013 20:09

Resipsa, what did the test show??

Jewcy · 20/05/2013 20:10

Expat, it sounds like you don't ovulate every month. PCOS?

tametortie · 20/05/2013 20:23

Expat- im with jewcy- i think some of your cycles may be anovulatory x

resipsa · 20/05/2013 21:03

Sorry guys but no good news here. BFN at 18 DPO. Immeasurably sad, not least because I forced DH into it and have made him sad. And I shouted at poor DD after I tested and made her cry. Thanks for kindness and am off to my cave.

Nokkie73 · 20/05/2013 21:14

res I am so sorry. Please come back when you've had time to process all this as you will need some support. We're all here.

Noks x

P.s. - will do a more detailed post tomorrow everyone. Welcome to the newbies !

buzzybee123 · 20/05/2013 21:14

Hello ladies, I had a mother of a day so I'm eating pizza and wedges Hmm I mean the biggest I could get Hmm

crisps congrats on twins, that is what I am hoping for but will happy to just get a baby, I shall look for the thread thanks

life welcome to the thread

res I am so sorry, its such a stressful process

expat Not sure if I help on the cycles but something needs looking into

jewcy she is our spoiled little princess, hair not natural Wink

EuroShaggleton · 20/05/2013 21:16

respisa I'm so sorry. We're here whenever you want to emerge from the cave. x

expat the ladies might be on to something.

AFM, the only dr in London who hadn't yet peered up my chuff has now had a gander. I liked him much more than the chap I saw last year about the dodgy smear then. Basically, he had a look, really couldn't see anything to worry about, wasn't going to do anything and then changed his mind, saying there was a tiny area which might just be where the HPV virus is sitting or could be the area of mild abnormality, so he took a biopsy of that (basically just grabbing a bit of my cervix between forceps and yanking - ow). He said he actually took most of the area away with the biopsy, it was that small. Results should come in next week, but he is not expecting it to show anything other than a mild abnormality and is happy for me to crack on with IVF. I'm slightly uncomfortable now, but not too bad. Mostly relieved. Hopefully the biopsy result will not provide further worry and we can forget about all this until the next smear in 6 months.

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buzzybee123 · 20/05/2013 21:21

euro Grin at your first line, did make me laugh, sounds promising so roll on next cycle

twinklestar2 · 20/05/2013 21:32

Crisps - congrats on the twins! How lovely!

Jewcy · 20/05/2013 23:08

Resipsa, I am so, so sorry. Please don't blame yourself for DH's sadness; you didn't 'force' him to do anything. Stick close together and you will get through this xx

(sigh) when this shit goes right, as for buzzy, it is just amazing, but when it goes wrong it is unbearably sad Sad

twinks, when do you get DH's sperm results? How are you feeling...same old, same old? x

euro, what a postive(ish) appointment. I am sure you will be full steam ahead in June Smile

I am going through knickers like no tomorrow with these gluey, dribbly pessaries. Can someone tell me if it is the progesterone which is bloating me to the point I look twenty weeks gone? Sad

buzzybee123 · 20/05/2013 23:15

jewcy yes it is, I use the back door so less mess and pant liners Hmm although I am tight arse so its not to bad

twinklestar2 · 20/05/2013 23:57

Hi jewcy, SA results on weds. Will let you know how they go. Thanks for thinking of me, you're very lovely - and hilarious too. I often read your posts out to my husband and we do have a good old chuckle!

panicmechanic · 21/05/2013 02:15

Many thanks for all of your welcomes! I am still away on business and just found out that i have to travel on my next tww :(((( I am going to be positive and use the month to really get myself ready etc. (whatever that means!) x

Lifeasafish · 21/05/2013 06:30

Morning all. Thanks for your reassurance.

Euro - I think a high percentage of smears are 'abnormal'? I guess any slight change to the enviroment and the computer says no! The doc must be happy enough if s/he has said go ahead!

Nook - we are both starting today. I woke up early as I guess I am a bit nervous/ anxious. So rather than stay in bed and ponder I am watching last night's Corrie. Kind of. Good luck with the cycle, practice makes perfect - everyone and thing knows what they are doing with practice.

Res - I am sorry to hear your news. Be kind to yourselves.

I've taken euro's advice and have loose arrangements/ activities all over the place. Im not a work at present and will not be for a while so need to keep myself occupied. I'll be out and about all day today, but so far i actually feel fine.

wishuponapositive · 21/05/2013 08:05

Good luck for today life and nook. I can't wait until its my turn but also crapping it.

Welcome Panic :-)

Is anyone clued up on clinics? I mean I know there's so many across the UK but someone may have seen something or someone else's post at some point?
I can't stop stressing about what I read about my clinic. Although it was years ago! My doctor is also rated highly on the Internet, he was the gyne for the duchess of Cornwall blah blah but I'm a worryer Sad

MotorcycleMama · 21/05/2013 08:21

So sorry resipsa - please stay around for support.
Congratulations crisps - twins! Great news!
euro sorry you have had all these complications, but good news that the Dr doesn't think it should get in the way of your IVF. What's next on the agenda?
Waves to everybody else. I only disappeared for a day or so and can hardly keep up with all the posts, so forgive my minimal name checks.
AFM 1 week til I have the prostap injection and scratch. I should be good at waiting by now, but I'm not. Glad to say that DH is much calmer and more positive- I think having a concrete plan helps. I think his main worry is that I will fall apart if I don't get pregnant, or do get pregnant but have a miscarriage. I have explained to him that I am made of strong stuff, and it will be hard if it doesn't work out, but we'll get through it.
Hi jewcy I am watching your progress keenly, as you are a few weeks ahead of me (hope that doesn't sound stalky!). Fingers crossed.

Lifeasafish · 21/05/2013 08:51

First jab done, bit of a non-event really. I think I'd mentally built it up into a chainsaw massacre type thing...

Wish - The HEFA website holds all of the information regarding the clinics including stats/treatment offered etc. But I found the Zita West book ver useful as she lists considerations when choosing a clinic based on feedback from other people. So location is a huge deal, possibly more so that expertise (to an extent). It gave me food for thought - not that I had a choice in clinic.

Gynae to the Duchess of Cornwall eh? Thats all I'd ever think about while on the table Blush .

mejust · 21/05/2013 09:04

crispscongrats double trouble he he

resispa sorry to hear your news hope your ok

nook good luck for start of your cycle hope all goes well

expat at first my doctor didnt diagnose pcos from blood work but had scans and my ovaries had more than 12 then further blood work showed abnormal hormone levels plus no ovulation

hello life

jewcy i think i got bit confused the other day as to where you are at at the moment trying to keep up with all the posts

im still waiting to start at the moment so nothing new here

Jewcy · 21/05/2013 10:56

Hello, slappers Smile

Twink, yes, I do think of you because I know how 'lost' you feel at times and I want you to know things will get a whole lot better when you are embarking on A Plan. When you read my posts to your husband does he go like this: Hmm or this: Grin of this: Shock?

Panicmechanic (great name!), I'm so sorry I didn't welcome you earlier. You'll be travelling on an IVF 2ww, do you mean? I wish I travelled, unless getting up and crossing several rooms to go for a piss counts?

Oooh, fish, do tell us what your 'loose arrangements/activities' are (unless it outs you, of course, in which case you can PM me Wink)! The only loose arrangements I have on the horizon is to actually have somewhere to fucking sleep when I fly to the Czech as th'usband still hasn't got his bastard finger out and booked owt.
Well done on the jab.

Wish, at the risk of outing myself it is th'usband who is the gynae to the Duchess of Cornwall and for your information she apparently has a fanny like a wizard's sleeve. Dirty bitch.

Motor, did you find out what the jockstrap injection is for? I am thrilled that you are stalking me; it makes me feel slightly interesting. For your information my wheelie bin is the one to the side of the house with a broken lid if you fancy a rummage. The hardcore porn is right at the very bottom under copies of The Lady.

Last night I shared the findings in my knickers with th'usband who peered closely and agreed we could use the copious gunk to grout the bathroom tiles Hmm Buzzy, my abdomen is so, so swollen and half-tubs of Ben & Jerrys are somehow finding their way down my gob at all hours. Most peculiar.

I emailed the results of my scan to the clinic on Sunday and so am now expecting my transfer cycle drug schedule...