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tame in the end, no. But they diagnosed something on the HLA-C, some kind of incompatibility between me and DP and therefore possibly me and the baby. So they've recommended just 1 embryo transfer so it has more chance of survival, as if there were two, and one was incompatible I would lose both. tbh most of this has gone straight over my head and if you understand any of this, well done!

It does get to that stage doesn't it nobeer. When I tlel people about the mutated MTHFR gene I sort of shrug and say no idea what it really means but this is what I am told to do

I've got my apt to discuss FET this arvo. Any questions I should ask? Thanks x

How are you hear and nobeer? I know how hard the last part of the 2ww is....hang in there girls

Ooh blimey stars it's only the first of the 2ww! I've got 9 days to go (I'm not counting). Ask if you can have a natural FET. You have to go for more scans but it is much nicer imo. The only meds I'm taking is one crinone gel at night. No going on the pill, no stabby/stingy little fuckers. HIGHLY recommend!

Thanks nobeer! My consultant won't do natural for over 37 year olds!!! But at least he won't give me evil buserilin! He says I'll have oestrogen pills then progesterone after transfer. So guess that's medicated?! I will have the scratch at end of next cycle and then start on day 1/2 of the next one! Please let my frostie thaw and please let it be the one. Pleeeeeease!

Sorry I thought you were in your second week of the 2ww

I meant 'bear' not hear in my last message btw.

stars what a meanie! I suppose with only the pills you could call it a semi medicated cycle

Hi everyone

Sorry I'm not really managing to keep up with the thread as I'm still mentalling over the lack of AF. I'm 8 days late now. I've had sore boobs and slight back ache for nearly a week which I normally get a day or two before AF. I'm starting to worry that they've messed me up by removing too much of my lining.

Stars great news on starting soon I really hope this is your one too x

Bugs and Bad lovely to see you and hear things are going well. Good luck for your scan Bugs. I can only imagine how stressful it is once you get that BFP x

LOL Beetle...I am more shagpile than lino for a change

No chance of a miracle BFP I'm afraid but that didn't stop me from wasting a CBD at 3am this when I couldnt sleep

Ooh Val I missed your post. Great news on your luxurious womb carpet

Cups I nearly peed on a stick the other day despite it having to be the immaculate conception

Not exactly luxurious...just less budget than previously!

Eeek you are very naughty Cups! CBDs are only to be purchased when you are sure in this house. When I do eventually get pregnant I'm looking forward to buying one.

I haven't tested since Sunday. Two days til OTD now.

Morning all.

Sorry that I've been AWOL. The cancellation hit harder than I anticipated. Poor DH - I was in a truly foul mood for days, not helped I am sure by the hormone 'fiddling' which was an inevitable consequence. Now off all pills and waiting (again) for AF. Sigh. Earliest week for ET for me now will be the week after Easter.

Anyway, how are we all doing?

Nobeer - pleased that your ET went ahead as planned and smoothly. Don't envy you the 2WW though! Hope you are doing OK.

Tame - hello! It's great that your DE journey is all systems go. Hoping for the best for you! I was so happy when our DE cycle worked (even if it didn't last) that the DE bit didn't really register!

Oops - work calls - will catch up with the rest of you later!

I'm a bit menkully today. Feeling a bit ragey/PMTish.

Right, back to work to distract myself!

Here is a quick rundown of what we are paying for donor egg treatment in Zlin;

Full donor egg cycle including drugs, assisted hatching, semen analysis, donor costs etc; €4500

Picsi; €200
Embryoscope ; €200
Intralipid infusion; €100

Flights; £300 with parking
4 star hotel, b&b basis- hotel is attached to clinic so no associated travel costs in between appointments; approx £650 with extra bed for DD.

Success rates at the clinic are 70% for positive pregnancy test and 58% for clinical confirmation (? Heartbeat on scan)

HTH xxx

wow tame....serious consideration here...do they do own eggs?

nobeer the second I think 'oh, I am nice and calm...I lose it the next hour' this process messes with your perception of everything and on top of that we are on ridiculously powerful drugs that send our hormones nuts. Savour the calm times and be kind to yourself in the mental moments.

Res I think most of us completely under estimate the toll this takes on us. I did my FET last Feb not particularly bought in to it. DS was only just 18 months but I felt I should get going again in case it took a while (good job there ). When we got our BFN I was utterly devastated. More so because I didn't think I was fussed. You'll be back cycling soon.

Val- here is the price list. Success rates obviously vary with own egg- 48% success rate.

I was out and about at work today and the girl I was with is very aware of my fertility ishoos and is sooooo lovely about it. She said when I get pregnant she will get me an orla keilly changing mat and bag.
I've decided that if people ask (as in close people, not joe bloggs) I will just tell them.

I'm proud of what we are about to do

Big chunk of that message missing....

She asked what was going on with us and I told her about the donor treatment and she thought it was great!

Get the pissing gist??!!!!

Damn right Tame women (and men) who go through this are fucking warriors with bugger all to be anything other than proud about!

We are stronger than we give ourselves credit for x

I am about to partake in an Aldi cherry and custard pie. I'm so excited!!

I've polished off a Mars bar and am now eyeing up the Dairy Milk Bubbly.

I've eaten 2 thirds of that bad boy

tame that pie sounds amazing. Have the last third for me!