Eggcellent Egg Buddies; are you cycling in July/August/September??? Get in here!!!

[tametortie]

We swear! We have to start a new thread every week! But we are the most gorgeous bunch of ladies ever and will do anything to get a baybee in our tumtum.

Get nattering.....

Thx everyone. Just absolutely terrified and need constant reassurance. Sorry for being so needy but if this doesn't work I don't know what I'll do. I'm trying to be positive and then I berate myself for getting excited. Argh this roller coaster....

We can't win, Twinkle. We're either being too negative (which is bad), or over optimistic (which is foolish).

But you've got a great amount of embryos, some of which will be frozen, so if it doesn't work (and I think it will work) then you can try with another embryo or two. That's how I'm looking at it. And for what it's worth, I feel way more positive now I'm doing IVF, something concrete towards getting a baby, rather than just having sex and hoping for the best!

I agree with Nobeer, we can't win!!

But you're doing fantastic Twinks x

That's true nobeer. I do feel closer than I've ever been before. But then I tell myself off for getting hopeful! Argh!!

Nomaybe - how are you feeling now? Any more spotting?

I know those feelings Twinks! More spot of this afternoon, has stopped again. Clini have just said to rest! Not helpful!!

Keeping my fx for you love!

Thanks Twinks!

Hello!
brooker great news on EC, well done you!

twinks good news on those embies of yours. You have to have faith I think, as otherwise what's the point of going through all of this. It is indeed a roller coaster.

maybe sorry to hear about the spotting, resting sounds good.

Congrats again fish

fab hope you're feeling more like yourself today

pip the clinic I am at have always given me the dates for EC as from the week beginning ... And I know that as I am a slower responder that I will be middle to end of that week

AFM, went for another scan today and the follicles are a bit of a range in sizes, but EC should still be Thursday. Back for another scan tomorrow just to be sure!

Hello tarts!!

I have been a busy girl these past couple of days getting burnt so scuse my absence...

brooker I love EC!! Any indication of how many eggs you are expecting to lay?? Thanks for your concern as to where I was. Unfortunately, after that first glass of red, DH decided he was no longer driving, I was and hit the drink big time I stayed sober despite it being my family wedding. c**t!!

choco your ec soon came round too!! fingers crossed for a good crop x

nomaybe I have my fingers crossed for you- I spotted/poured/gushed loads in the 2ww and still got a BFP. It was short lived so probably not the best example but I found loads of positive stories while I spent my days crying and googling. Do not discount yourself just yet.... when is OTD?

pip I have never had a prediction date for EC but by experience I think it may give a rough indictation but will depend on response??

juicy hope you are ok? Read a pregnancy thread earlier about what are the nicest things to vom up- made for stimulating, intellectual reading. I especially like the sound of skittles?? Taste the rainbow- twice. sorry if that makes you boak!! love you!!

nobeer glad you are getting ever closer to FET. Will you have any meds for that to prep the womb lining etc? Did you ever find out whether you will be scanned before?

nook hope you are ok flower?? Have you tested or any closer to testing?

respisa did you have a nice break in the lakes? Hope you managed to convince DH ?

kabea hope you are ok too- have you had a review at the ARGC?

nocupcakes I wouldnt be very happy about a week of more drugs to fit other people in either! My clinic have blocks of patients so no one ever has to fit round anyone else- there is a limit as to how many women can cycle at a time. I hate DR drugs too so would be especially cross.

fabuluce hope you are feeling happier x

fish CONGRATS on an official BFP!!! marvellous news!! did you get booked in for a scan today?

mejust hope you are ok and looking after yourself xxx

motorcycle hope you are ok too!! have you got a date for a scan??

expat I know you got your bag of drugs but when will you start again?? We are probably looking at september now although cant really plan until the DNA test is back x

wish how are you getting on?? x

lizzie shellster flowers hope we havent scared you off and you are all ok??? xxxx

Euro if you are lurking then I hope you are well and will be back soon xxxx

Nokkie we havent "seen" you in ages!! How are you and how is bump?? x

Twink fabulous news on the embryos!! sounds like you have every reason to be positive its still scary, we all understand that but allow yourself to hope- just a little bit. Without that glimmer in your life, it can all become very lacklustre xxx

I think thats everyone???? I will soon twig if Ive missed someone....

I think my cycle is actually getting back to normal!! I have had loads of fairy snot and pain in my side so reckon I am ovulating. Sex is futile due to my crap eggs BUT I am taking comfort in the fact that if I am ovulating my hormones must have returned to normal, mustnt they?? It does mean I will be waving the Russian flag for my hols (boooo!) but I am just glad that my body seems to be sorting itself out.

I am desperate for DH's results. Its the first thing on my mind each morning. What if they are abnormal? Even worse, what if they are normal?? I cant stop contemplating the enormity of these results. I'm sure I am making a bigger thing of it than it needs to be, but I have even considered the sperm being lost in the post.

Oh, and DH has taken Mel B to her word and allowed himself to drink a little.

She said a glass of red once or twice a week will be fine.

So far, since this advice, he has had cider, red wine, white wine, pink wine, jeremiah weed, beer, lager, bitter, pimms etc etc. Last weekend, he drunk till he was sick

I can understand letting his hair down for a bit but this is just stupid. He has spent 60 quid on fucking proxeed then carried on drinking I'm sooooo pissed off, I cant even talk to him.

We have just been watching dexter and I want to clingfilm DH to a table and stab him- AIBU????

Thursday ahoy Chocco!! That's great news! Bet you can't wait.

So good to see you tame. That an arse about the wedding!! I'm pleased your body's behaving, always a comfort isn't it. I know what you mean about test results. But whatever the outcome though, we are all here for support. At least you can then decide on a plan of action. Thank you for your wise words. The one thing I've learnt is that a successful cycle carries with it the exact same symptoms as an unsuccessful one

Yes to the cling film Tame. But cut a hole to expose his meat and two veg. That'll make him panic.....

That is very true nomaybe you just dont know until otd- the symptoms are so similar. Hold tight till.you know for sure!! X

Tame Shame on your "D"H. What a git for getting wasted and not letting you have a glass or two more. No wonder you're furious. I say yes to the cling film too!
Clinic rang today, I'm to take microgynon until the 26th July, very annoyingly I'll have to buy a new packet for only two sodding days, as I had some left over from before. And on the 26th I'll have a scan. With not so nice Dr, as nice Dr is on holiday . But the thing is, they could have avoided me stressing out by just saying "yes nobeer, you will be getting a scan in a couple of weeks" and I'd have been perfectly happy!

I've had an awful headache this weekend. I usually get migraines with AF so maybe it's worse because my body produced all those eggs, or 22 periods as DP put it.

Brooker Good luck for Wednesday!

Tame - has your OH said that's his last blowout at least? V annoying, I had the same issue with my OH most of last year trying to get him to bloody stop drinking. Even when his SA came back bad he didn't stop. I don't know what's wrong with them sometimes. Luckily he saw sense eventually.

To be fair, DH hasn't touched a drop all year and still had a shite SA on EC day BUT I still think he should be chilling out when we are thinking about dates for next cycle.

I wouldn't deny him a glass or two of red but the concoctions being thrown down his neck recently are really starting to piss me off.

And the smug look on his face when he takes his proxeed makes me wants to do the clingfilm/murder thing even more. Like that will undo the damage??!!

I dont want to come across as controlling either- a small blowout is understandable.

But its time to pack the fucker in now, not up your game.

Thank god I can moan to you lot- its been gnawing at me all bloody weekend.

tame you're back. Hoorah!! What shit have you concocted for DH tonight? He deserves nowt. Ooh my blood boils thinking of how little the fellas have to do & the bloody meal they make of it. I love DH dearly but am getting a bit fed up of having to praise him for holding back and only having a couple of drinks we'll done dear you really have sooo much will power Aaagghh
Need some advise tonight please. Had a call this afters from the clinic & although I trigger tonight (at midnight!!) my progesterone is high (10?) and it should be nearer 2? They still want to go ahead but may have to freeze embies & wait until next month. Will find out on Weds when we go in. Fuck! I did not see that coming. Anyone had similar issues with progesterone?

tame I love alcohol desperate for a drink My consultant seemed to get me early on & advised to have no more than 5 units a week. Seems rather ridiculous now. Half a shandy & I feel as guilty as hell. I reckon DH will come round soon. If not,stock up on the cling film!!
choco how are the follies doing love? I have a few more this time. You feeling ok about Thursday? I quite liked EC last time but feeling rather anxious about afterwards now.

Tame, I still say get the cling film out!!!

Brooker my clinic didnt even monitor my progesterone!! Hopefully someone wiser will be able to help you

Brooker my consultant too sai a few glasses of wine a week were fine !

brooker that's what happened to me! I couldn't tell you what the levels were, but they increased very quickly. They did it because of OHSS risks. I was a bit gutted at first, I wanted the transfer and to be pregnant so badly. But after talking to my friendly pharmacist (she's had IVF too) she put it in perspective and told be I'd have a month without injections and needles and I can enjoy myself. And I have, like last weekend I had a shandy AND a couple of glasses of wine! On the same night! I also read some horror stories about OHSS in pregnancy and I'm really glad I've waited.

brooker and I'm not sure which hormone it was. Might not have been progesterone.