Excellent egg buddies - for all who are IVFing in July/August/Sept

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Over here ladies!

Massive congrats to NookNook!! Great start to the new thread.

nook how are you feeling? Has it sunk in yet?

Thank you for the welcome. I am not on the over 40's thread JuicyFatSteak. I was having enough trouble trying to conceive from age 33 to 35 and now I just turned 36. I hope this infertility journey is over before I turn 40! Cycle day one of my third IVF attempt will be Thursday, 21st August. Is anyone else going through IVF around that time so that we can be stress heads together? My last two attempts produced a few follicles that all grew at different rates so they were not all mature at the same time and only ended up with two mature follicles. I have since spent hours researching and have found a protocol that I think suits my body which I have talked my doctor into letting me try. So I feel nervous as I wait to see if I have improved results because if I don't I will feel like I am out of options. So it would be nice to have someone to stress along with!

What is the protocol shellster?

Any news tame?

Hi shell.

I'm late to the party as usual (you lot are way too organised about daily posting for my liking). In reply to the support (or lack thereof) post, I had a BFN on here and found everyone was kind. I then retreated to lick my wounds (it is one of the shittiest feelings ever) then rejoined when DH and I came to blows, er, sorry, when I was feeling better. I got what I needed when I needed it and for that I thank you all (vomit).

brooker they'll be very keen at your clinic to avoid legal action by you (and yeah the risk of equipment failure is part of the informed consent you gave but that doesn't necessarily mean they avoid all liability for loss) so will bend over backwards. You sound like you've accepted where you're at which is very positive (and mature, unlike I'd be!).

Hi choc. I put all 3 of mine back. What do you hope to do?

I love this weather. I lived in Sydney for a year in the 90s and the warmth dawn-to-dusk brings back great memories.

I love this weather. I lived in Sydney for a year in the 90s and the warmth dawn-to-dusk brings back great memories.

Tame I hope some gets back to you today.

Shellster so what protocol are you trying this time? I very much hope it is third time lucky for you. I'm starting stimming today on long protocol, it's my first cycle.

Choco I did rung the clinic but basically got nowhere! I was told my dose was picked by the doctor based on my results so I've got nothing to worry about.

What's everyone doing for tea? We are meeting some friends for tapas, god I could kill for some sangria. We were meant to be having them here for a dinner party instead but I cancelled as couldn't be arsed with cleaning the house and standing in front of the oven sweating all day.

How do I kill a thread in three short posts? Flounce - I'm off to Waitrose.

PS The rumours have started that the will-be heir to the throne has arrived. All those not yet P, brace yourselves.

Hi reps we are only allowed to put 2 back, it's only 3 if you're over 40. What is the latest with you and DH? Are you still able to talk things over?

Afternoon all!

Thinking of you Tame!

Welcome Shell. This lot are lovely. I'm fairly new round here, but I'll vouch for them . I'm intrigued to hear about your protocol too

Sounds like a good plan Cups. Tapas sounds immense. I'm hungry just thinking about it . What times your first gonal f? Glad you got some reassurance from the clinic

Res I'm jealous of your Sydney adventure. I've never been to Oz. would you recommend it? How are things with DH?

resipsa think you're right about the legals. They took it all very seriously and couldn't do enough to support us. My notes are now full of comments about the special treatment we are to receive next time. It doesn't make up for it but as someone said earlier < cupcakes I think > they could have not told us & left us thinking is was a problem with eggs and/or sperm. Btw I'm not mature all the time-I can be a right imma!!! How's the DH plan coming along? Ready for the next stage after the BJ nosey bitch x
tame hope you get those results today. Aarrrgghh!!!
choco fab news on the fertilisation. You feeling ok after EC?
Hi Shellster You've picked a good place for support ideas for dinner
Hi everyone else will catch up properly later. Out tonight for a curry & . I will happily have a glass for all of you greedy bitch

Resp - I too was in oz in 96/97 and know exactly what you mean - it's so lovely Doesnt help me achieve much tho as all I want to do is lounge tho - oops!

Am utterly undecided about dinner so far - pizza express has a deal on so we might be tempted to go out - not sure how good that is for protein pushing loading tho...but who doesn't love a bit of pizza

I've avoided saying anything about supportgate thus far but my tuppence worth of thought on the matter is thus - you get out what you put in on this thread. I can think of two wonderful women in particular who've had tough times - done IVF, had Bfp's, Bfn's and a miscarriage and are still here, still getting getting support and being amazing and supportive to others going through it all. I know I'm pants on name checking but others are really good at it and do shout outs to lurkers just to let them know they are being thought of. There are times when you need the thread and times when you don't and it's up to us to take it as a positive experience and if we aren't then it is also up to us to just walk away - no need to make a song and dance about it - we're all adults and in charge of our own destiny, we can make these decisions .

Oh and brooks the weirdest thing happened with the thread on my phone last night and no matter what I did there was a few hours gap that I just couldn't access so I didn't get to see your post. I've for the gist now from all the comments so I can only imagine how frustrated you must be feeling but I guess getting another free go must make a difference. At least you'll know they will be monitoring everything super super closely this time. Enjoy a massive glass of wine this evening...not jealous much (just gagging for one!).

Cups - are you ready to start stimming?!

Guys- DH picking up results at 6pm.

My guts are churning. I hope this is the answer for us. After 6.5 years...

Be back later.

fx for you both tame x

Thanks fab I'll probably be hammered after one! You anymore comfortable today?

Not quite as sweaty today but I suspect it's due to being a lazy bitch! Lol!!

Tame glad to hear you'll get the results today. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Fabby I had the same problem with the thread. The last post I saw was Brookers but I couldn't post anything. Very strange. I'm ready for the stimming, I start at 7pm. I'm just reading the medication leaflet geek I'm up to 1.5 litres of water and I've had 750ml of milk (no way can I manage a litre!) Get the Pollo ad Astra and tell them not to skip on the Pollo!

Maybe are you back from your pampering?

Scrimp not skip!

Tame fingers crossed for you love. Is this the karyotype test or something a bit more in depth?

Tame I'm keeping everything crossed for you lovely.

I'm back Cups! Was immense!! Well done on the milk. I know it's not your friend

Fab glad you're a tad cooler today!

Have multiple Vinos for me Brooker

Nocup - I've been mixing solgar chocolate whey with vanilla ice cream.... Works well and means I've managed my protein quota. But am on steroids so have huge appetite right now!

I would literally kill for a large glass of white right now - brook you more than deserve a few!

Fx for you tame.

Fab - thx for posting recipe last night :)

I agree - its too hot to cook, going out is the way forward!

Wim - I can't remember what it's like to drink alcohol!