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God I'm feeling really shit at the minute. I can't believe we only have 3 to 4 follicles. I've googled and normally not all follicles contain an egg and then a third normally perish anyway. I've got no chance have I. H has been really mad at me for crying and not being positive as he says I am ruining the little chance we have.

Men don't understand!

Good question bears! I'm a bit confused myself. It's a natural FET so no meds, so they can't time ovulation like they could when I was on the pill. I guess it's so I don't need to go to the clinic every day and they can be sure it's exactly the right time.

Turq sweetie, IOTO! And step away from Google. Your DH isn't helping getting mad at you, but try not to stress out. You're not ruining the little chance you have by crying either. Everyone cries on IVF hormones! I know someone who only got 3 eggs, and then only one egg fertilised. She's now got a gorgeous baby. Get yourself a nice decaff [tea] and watch something daft on telly. Hugs

Turq at my clinic they say you need 3 follicles for ec. I was disappointed with my 4 but then they explained to me that every cycle is different & they use your hormone levels to judge if the eggs are mature or not. I think you just have to trust the Dr. but believe me I know how you feel. All that stabbing for a few eggs seems so unfair but keep your eyes on the prize. You might be growing your baby! Hugs

Bear i'm trying to stay busy. I've got a relaxation DVD that I listen to every day & ds makes sure I never get bored. On the one hand i'm desperate to test & find out but on the other I don't want to burst the bubble in case I don't get that bfp. It really is a head f*ck

Nobeer can't believe how quickly things are moving for you now. I'm so excited for you

Thanks ladies, I know it's quality over quantity. I've just eaten a load of monster munch as I really want a glass of wine but can't. I know I'm being silly. Thank you.

Turquoise, its so normal to be up and down. Be kind to yourself and don't worry about being stressed out. I think getting things out of your system is a good thing. And I share your desire for a glass of wine .

turq my clinic aim for 10 eggs max - 5 per ovary. You're not that far off & some of the smaller ones may catch up due to the trigger shot. IOTO! Try & enjoy your little fucker free day

Hey, sorry for the self absorbed post but I was just wanted to check in and say thanks to you all again for your support! Welcome tobears and thank you for your kind words too.

It has been a very tough few days but I am starting to get my emotions back in check looks away so they can't tell she's lying through her teeth

I have booked a 4 day holiday in Majorca with my lovely supportive mum over the Easter weekend so have something to focus on to get me through! Last day off work tomorrow too which makes my heart sink even more.

Anyway, I'm going to step away for a little while like normal so I wish you all the best of luck! I'm sure I'll lurk now and then.

Love to you all xxx

Oh enjoy Mallorca Wish I don't blame you for needing a break. We will miss you xx

Completely understand the need for a break wish. Enjoy your holiday & come back when you're ready. We will miss you. Sending a big hug. x

We didn't use any of these yesterday! You'd think we could do with lots of them!
or is it a miracle I'm looking for

I can understand your need to take a step back and re- gather your thoughts and re-build your strength. I hope you have a nice break and manage to switch off from all of this stress and disappointment. Take care.

I can't believe how unlucky I am but I've come down with an awful chest infection and it's egg collection tomorrow. I have asthma so my chest is wheezing so much i can't disguise it. Fully expecting it to be cancelled tomorrow as I was supposed to have a full anaesthetic due to my unicornate uterus.

I'm praying they can access my ovary with just a sedative. I've been to docs today for antibiotics so hope they will kick in soon. It's probably all the stress lowering my immune system.

What awful timing. I have my fingers crossed that you will be fit enough for the EC. Have some chicken soup and an early night as well. Good luck turq. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

I had another blood test today and a dose of intralipids. I felt pretty rough this morning and didn't go into work afterwards (I'm never sick...). I feel a bit better but have zero energy and feel strangely listless. I don't think it's a result of the treatment today but maybe of the hormones? Does anyone else feel like this on the DR and stims? I don't recall feeling quite like this in my previous 2 fresh cycles. I think the whole process is very wearing TBH.

Hi to everyone (sorry, still trying to get to know you all and remember where everyone is at).

Oh turq you poor thing! Really hope that they can still do ec tomorrow. Just praying that those anti biotics kick in asap.

Bears have never DR but find the while ivf thing exhausting.

I haven't much hope of catching up properly so am giving up. You lot talk a LOT in a week!

See you soon, Wish. Hope you have a lovely Easter break and find your feet soon. Hope we see you again before too long.

MaryP - ooh, I feel your pain. I couldn't bear to burst my PUPO bubble until 20 days post-EC last time. Such a coward! Sending you +ve vibes.

Nobeer - I have another scan on Thurs and if all OK with linking (I'm on 9 pills a day now, they have to work!), they'll plan ET for next week so looking as if we'll be 2WW buddies. Poor bloody us!

Turq - hope for you that EC goes ahead. It'd be cruel to have to cancel now.

Hi Brooker. How're you doing?

Hi Bears .

Any lurkers? Moggle? Val? Stars? Fish? Euro? B4by? How are you all doing?

If I've missed anyone, sorry - on phone and can't scroll up!

And Beetle and Cups - all OK?

OMG Res It's all go now! I'll update again tomorrow after the scan.

I'm so sorry you're poorly Turq, that is SHIT timing. Hopefully you're in bed getting a good night's sleep and you'll see this in the morning.

Hello to the lurkers from me too!

Night night all, got a long day tomorrow at work.

Hello ladies, I've just logged on and have some major reading to catch up on all your news! But I came straight to the last page and just wanted to quickly say the best of luck to Turq for tomorrow. I'm sorry you aren't well but I also wanted to give you some hope re the number of follies. I had just four follicles (from two ovaries) and going into EC I felt quite hopeless about our chances, so I understand how you are feeling. As it turned out each follie had an egg, 2 of which fertilised and I am now 9 weeks pregnant and we have one frozen embryo. I've been in a state of disbelief as I had convinced myself that there was no way it was going to work.

I hope all is going well with everyone, I'm about to read back to find out all of the news. We had a scan at 7 weeks which showed our tiny tiny baby with a strong little heart beat, I'm just holding my breath now until we reach 12 weeks....

Cwtch ah that's lovely about your scan you must be thrilled and thanks for the hope on my little follies.

I started my anti biotics yesterday and am feeling a little better today. The lorezapam they gave me ensured I had a good nights sleep.

Nibeer hope you get the news you need from your scan tomorrow fingers crossed.

Mary are you still happily PUPO? I'd love to get there.

Bears hope you aren't feeling too rough today, I just felt very tired all through down regging and stimming and now some nausea.

Anyway, hi to everyone else and I'm off to drink loads of water before the 7am cut off time as I can't eat. Will update later.

Hey all,

couldn't sleep, popped in here and just saw my name!

I don't lurk - I read the last page once a week or so. I hope you are all well, I'm afraid I do not know where anyone is but good luck to you all and I am always happy to see good news. To those struggling, hang on in there it does get easier and most importantly be kind to yourself.

Recap: x1 IVF, x1 FET. 2 resulting MC's.

AFM: things have been very hard at times. I have my review today as it goes and my first baby was due tomorrow. So I am feeling a little delicate.
I am also under the care of my local recurrent miscarriage clinic (yes after 'only' 2 MC's, I think the EPU doc took pity on me and granted me a referral as a xmas wish).
We are still determined to take a year's break from IVF though and I feel so free. It's the only way I can describe it. I am not advocating our slightly extreme measure but I needed to find myself again and DH and friends have done this in a huge fashion (I 'found' myself in the Caribbean... 30 of us went, not long back).

I have taken redundancy at my job and am job hunting like crazy, but am glad I've been able to make a choice for myself, hopefully it won't lead to ruin.

I still feel sad but it doesn't overwhelm me everyday. I think I've accepted it. I even smile at babies again

If anyone ever needs some advice/opinion/my experience, please do not hesitate to PM me.

Fish.x

Cwtch that really is lovely news. Thank you for sharing

Life how lovely to hear from you! It sounds to me that you are doing the right thing &I have to say I would love to be able to go & find myself in the Caribbean hope that you find the job you want soon but in the meantime I hope that you can enjoy a bit of time for yourself. We will all work enough in our life time.

Afm yes am still pupo. One week down one week to go. Am really enjoying the time of work but am petrified of only seeing one line next week. Have absolutely no idea if the treatment has worked or not. So have decided to just sit it out. (Easier said than done)

Fish! You sound good! Wish I had 30 friends to find myself with in the Carribean! Which island did you take over? Glad you feel in control; half the battle with life's lottery.

Turquoise - good luck and glad you feel better today. Let us know the numbers.

Nobeer - hope scan goes OK.

MP - more +ve vibes to you.

Cwtch - great news on your scan. October baby? You'll be in a good routine by Xmas and crawling for the summer!

Turq: good luck with the EC today.

Fish: we've not met but I think your positive attitude is inspiring. Love the idea of finding oneself in the Caribbean too

No beer: good luck with your scan. When do you think EC will be? Mine is looking to be Sunday at the moment.

Cwtch: always lovely to hear of a success story on these threads. It's uplifting.

As for me: just had another scan and it looks I'll there are 4 on the left and 2 to 4 on the right. Possible trigger Friday night & EC Sunday.

Hi just a quickie but they got two good quality eggs. I've just come round. Not fantastic but it could have been worse.

Good news.