Eggcellent Egg Buddies - a thread for those IVFing in November, December and January

[eurochick]

New thread. Welcome back to all the regulars. Welcome to all the newbies - please come and join us if you are IVFing or thinking about. The regulars are a mine of information at this point!

Do you realise that this will take us through a year of egg buddy threads? I believe Karbea started the last one around Xmas time last year for those cycling in 2013 and I immediately jumped on it as I was about to start my first cycle in January. Blimey.

Hurrah Wannabe. How "old" are your embies? Mine are 1dp3dt, so 4 days "old" now.

5 days

So close!

I know! Let's hope it's a good sign for both of us

I need reassurance (and I don't give a shut if it's platitudes). Sludge hasn't returned but I'm cramping and have been cramping all day.

I'm worried now. Mr fish wants to do a digi (I never did do one at all) to see no of weeks but I'm a bit scared to do it.

I emailed the clinic who basically said contact us if you get bright red blood otherwise see you Thur.

I don't know what to do.

Oh fish, honey, sorry you're feeling so insecure. Maybe you should do the test, but only if it will reassure you... . Having been there with the awful digis before, like you, I'm not really sure what to advise, as we both know the heartache they can cause. Ok, I've changed my mind , I would go with the ignorance is bliss route and not do them.

Congrats maryp on being PUPO - woo hoo! Your embryologist sounds very wise.

Good news about the stabbing starting soonbugs

badhair, that's great that you are starting on Friday and, yes, it will all become scarily normal very soon.

talulah sorry you're feeling so rough

Welcome B4by

Waves to everyone else

I am feeling reassuringly nauseous and trying to contain myself until I can ring the clinic on Saturday on OTD.

fab lovely, thinking of you for tomorrow xxxx

Are you off work euro? I'm off today & tomorrow but back on Wednesday. Have got a cold as well so will definitely be taking it easy

Clear blue done, 3+ weeks with only a 2.5 hr bladder.

I feel a bit reassured but I'm still in pain with cramps.

mary and euro yippee for PUPO I'm really hoping we get some graduates for Xmas, the good of the thread and my own selfish reasons so I can start a wtf is this in my knickers thread without taking up this one.

fish cramps are normal at 6weeks. Horrible but normal. I had some lots of cramps and took a paracetamol which sorted them - made me worry less. No sludge sounds good, just focus on your scan on Thursday. I would avoid the digi - I've still got one here I refused to pee on as I am scared the weeks wouldn't go up.

fish I'm de-lurking again just to say that period pain-type cramps and brown sludge were very much part of my early pregnancy and went away by about week 10. Your body is going through quite a dramatic process, so it is quite normal. I know from experience how difficult it is to relax and have confidence after a pregnancy loss, but please remember that you are more likely to go on to have a healthy pregnancy than for it to fail. Fingers crossed for you. Xx

Well done fish, hope that you feel reassured. I have read loads and loads of posts too(saddo) about the cramps and how horrendous they can be.

Delurking to give euro a big fat squeeze. Sending you positive vibes love x

wannabe no, I haven't been off apart from EC day on any of my cycles. I do better when keeping busy!

fish anyone who has been through pregnancy loss is fully entitled to menkul as much as they need to. Great result on the digi. :)

Thanks twinks. I hope you are doing ok. x

That's twice I've cried tonight. Once when I saw the test and again when I read the messages from you lovely ladies. It was a off date digital that made me start to realise I had miscarried last time. Hence my avoiding it.

I know it can still be bad news but it tallies at present so I'll try to stick with that. Earlier I though phew, I now need some wine... lack of alcohol isn't helping. I was the only soberton at a hen this weekend. And it was FREE BOOZE. I drank water in protest.

Best reassurance award goes to choco maybe you should do the test but only if it will reassure you i need a quotes board! And thank you. Is it wrong that I'm wishing I could share your morning sickness?

tal I didn't think of drugging up so it stopped the menkulling. What a great idea! Off to get some drugs.

Thank you motor I think I'm most scared of the process of mc'ing again. It took me so badly last time I do not want to have to cope with the heartache. I've been so calm through this and it's the first time I've actually panicked and worried or have been scared. I was detached before.

mary that's very spot on and practical advice from your doc. Perfectly logical to me and buggs I think your low information is a great idea as well.

Umm euro thanks and you really are hardcore only off for EC? I really am a sap.

One last thing for the on going support. And why oh why do period/miscarriage/pregnancy symptoms all have to be the same? Did the one who designed us have no imagination?

fish I'll happily share it . I have had nausea early on in both previous pregnancies with losses, so who knows!

It's a different pregnancy. I have been and do remember that and so will you. Especially as you've now just burst my morning sickness bubble.

No point in feeling like shit if its not reassuring. Today is the first day I have not had nausea. Though its possible that I've not noticed as I've been in pain.

I wish we could all fast forward our limbo's.

Sorry fish, I didn't mean to say the wrong thing . I'm going to bow out of the discussion now before I put my foot in it even more. Sorry.

choco that reads quite sternly when the tone in my head was humorous! I knew what you meant don't worry.

When I said morning sickness bubble I meant you burst my envy of yours. I just get a bit of nausea not morning sickness.

I've saved your earlier reassurance post as it had tickled me pink... Dodgy humour over here.

Evening all
Well done on your PUPO status maryp!
Fish sending you a massive cuddle
beetle the cakey pudding is on its way lovely - nom nom! - thanks for the rhubarb recipe
fabbie will be thinking of you & your family tomorrow
euro hope you're doing ok
choco

Will catch up properly tomorrow

fish congrats on the digi test. During my pregnancy with DS I had cramps too. I was told that this is the body adjusting to the pregnancy and your womb starting to stretch so that your baby has room to grow. Hope that helps.

Hi guys. Sorry for being such a poor buddy. Had to step away;you know the drill.

Lots going on.

Fab - so sorry to read about your Dad. Sounds like he really lived his life.

Expat - so sorry also to read your news. You sound far braver than me.

Fish -congrats
Choc, MaryP, Euro - fingers crossed.

Only had time to skim last few so if missed anyone, sorry.

I'm in hell at 11dp3dt on first DE cycle. OTD tomorrow. Am convinced it didn't work. Am exhausted by it all.