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Eggcellent Egg Buddies: are you IVF cycling in June/July/August 2013? Then get your druggy arses over here for some pure fucking menkulling...

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juicypair · 27/05/2013 14:51

NokklingtonStStation, I couldn't find a new thread so I made this one, cock. Hope I did the right thing

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tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:09

Do you think this has anything to do with my embryo being a little slow? It was a few hours behind when it was put back and the other one was a day+ behind.

Could I have actually been picking up the trigger last week?

Could the embryo have implanted really late?

I'm so confused. Sad I thought this was over....

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 20:14

Late implantation is definitely a possibility, I guess, though I have no expertise obviously. How long ago was ET now? They must have a plan/some suggestions...? The digi going up is surely a good sig

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 20:15

Sig

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 20:15

Bloody phone!

buzzybee123 · 04/06/2013 20:18

tortie I was just thinking of you, I was going to say that you can do DNA Frag in Brno for 100 euros but never mind..........

so the pregnancy is continuing Wink, how many days post EC are you?? Big hand hold

JuicySteak · 04/06/2013 20:19

Tortie, please don't be sad. It's understandable when you have so stoically begun to put this experience behind you but you've got to admit: things are looking rosy!! I suggest you have that glass of plonk and try to re-adjust your thinking. You've been given a life-line and we are all here roaring your baby on xx

Buzzy, there are strict guidelines for the storage of gametes and embryos:

'Prior to the processing of patient gametes or embryos, intended for use in treatment or storage, the centre must:

a. Carry out the following biological tests to assess the risk of cross contamination

? HIV 1 and 2: Anti-HIV ? 1, 2
? Hepatitis B: HBsAg/Anti-HBc
? Hepatitis C: Anti-HCV-Ab'

Both th'usband and our donor have had to have this test. Not sure why the clinic couldn't do it over there.

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 20:25

juicy that nurse of yours sounds like the real brain of Britain, ffs, just what you need. Bloody hell. Glad you read them the riot act. It's sounding good that you won't need your waterwings for Prague. Fair play to you for being so stoical and determined.

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:25

I have another blood test tomorrow.

Its doubling in less than 48 hours.

I dont understand.

DH is bouncing off the walls but I dont feel happy. I am scared.

I have bled proper red blood. I wouldnt say its been as heavy as my normal periods but it has been enough to wear a pad.

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 20:26

Plus, how did you know I was working and lurking?! Guilty as charged!

buzzybee123 · 04/06/2013 20:28

tortie how many days post EC are you

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 20:29

tame are you still bleeding? Glad you have another test lined up. Really want this for you so much. I can see how you'd be scared to be happy, men see things so much more in black and white, don't they?

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:30

Juicy- your nurse is a fricking genius!!!! How hard is it??? Hope you get it sorted. All these blips must be equalling success xxx

Yesterdays blood test would have been 21 days post egg collection. The level is too low. Its doubling but its way too low, isnt it?

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:31

Funnily enough the bleeding has slowed tonight.

Progesterone was 23 so have shoved an extra pessary in....

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:32

And taken 4 x folic acid tablets.....

buzzybee123 · 04/06/2013 20:33

I still don't understand, these are the basic tests that they should do before IVF, Barry had a blood test when we were there in the morning and they did EC in the afternoon, i'm not sure what cross contamination they are concerned about, sure they have checked your donor is clear of these and if your husband had any of these IVF would be postponed/cancelled??

Tortie it could be late implantation although they say it happens within 72 hours, the bleeding could be the one that didn't make it,

I have to say it is low but it is doubling though, make sure you up your progesterone,

sadly you are in the wait and see shit camp welcome have the blood test, if it is still doubling then see when they will book you in for a scan, usually its when your HCG is around 2500, my fingers are crossed for you, don't give up yet big hugs

JuicySteak · 04/06/2013 20:34

Choco, thanks. Yes, I am determined because if we don't get to fucking Brno I am throwing myself off the first bridge over the M6.

Tortie, there is a woman over on the over-40 thread, aged 43, who, at approximately six weeks, absolutely pumped blood out of her vadge. Poor woman went to EPU 'knowing' it was all over (especially with her age) and was told she had a haemotoma that was going mental but was perfectly safe and would dry itself up. It has done, too! There was a heartbeat there at seven weeks and her baby is thriving! Don't despair.....believe the HCG levels Thanks

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:43

I do believe the HCG levels, I'm just wondering whether because they are so low, they are telling me to give up hope!!!

buzzybee123 · 04/06/2013 20:49

tortie sadly it is too early to know what is going on, the bleeding could be down to several things, it really is a waiting game, make sure they keep checking your HCG and make sure you are taking your progesterone to help support what is going on, if it keeps doubling this week then something is happening, maybe next week they can scan you

buzzybee123 · 04/06/2013 20:49

I know its hard to keep the faith, I really do and the waiting is hell

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:54

I will have more bloods tomorrow and have a scan next Friday.

The waiting is hell.

I am not getting excited.

The thing is, if I didnt have the HCG numbers I wouldnt worry. The clearblue digi's (as much as I hate them!!!) have dated me spot on- 1-2 weeks last week and 2-3 this week.

Its the fact that the numbers are so low that scares me.

tametortie · 04/06/2013 20:55

Can I just say- I really do love you all for putting up with my drama. I know this is exhausting- good news, bad news, good news- and thank you all so much for listening and commenting.

Id have joined another fucking thread by now....

buzzybee123 · 04/06/2013 20:57

should I join the that thread too Wink

twinklestar2 · 04/06/2013 20:59

Tame I have a good feeling for you. I think it might have been twins and one didn't make it?

Girls in the middle of this drama I asked a question... If anyone has an answer I'd really appreciate it.

chocoloco1 · 04/06/2013 21:00

buzzy great to hear there was a heartbeat today and hope the next week goes quickly before your next scan

twink I presume that if they asked which protocol you wanted to do, then they think there is no real difference for you in terms of outcome. I have very low AMH(0.23 )and originally they tried to start me on the long protocol but I didn't down reg properly as they were starting me on day 1, rather than 21 as AF turned up early. Short protocol was fine, different drugs both times. Ask them what they suggest I would and get them to give you pros and cons maybe. You're sounding a lot more positive about the whole process too, so that's good.

wish sorry to hear you couldn't have your mock transfer today, bloody periods! Was there a specific reason you were having one? I was never offered one.

karbea your scan today sounds like it's all going really well. only 8 eggs last time ...

expat great news about your EC tomorrow. Up until years ago I 'd never had a general and now I've had 4. I quite liked it!

twinklestar2 · 04/06/2013 21:06

What is AMH, choco?