Short Luteal Phase Thread 4!

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Hope you don't mind the newbie starting the new thread but thread 4 for those with a short LP!

Will try and add previous thread link later - no idea how to on my phone!

It is so so hard. Trying not to lose all hope but finding it hard to stay positive. I can't believe after everything we've been through, we still might not get the result we so desperately want. The sonographer said the embryo is measuring about 6 weeks when it should be nearer 7.5. The thing with IVF is that they know exactly when fertilisation happened so it's not like they've got their dates wrong. She said there is a chance the embryo could continue developing normally and just be a week behind but I have to prepare myself for the worst. The wait between now and the next scan is going to be horrible.

Sorry this brought back sad memories for you Mrs. Hugs xx

Friendly, sorry to hear about the scan. There is nothing you or anybody else can do either way right now so look after yourself, try to stay calm and we will all be hoping that in a weeks time all is well. Stress either way is not good

How are you today Friendly? Have been thinking of you.

I got the details of my IVF medication through today, 375 IU of Gonal F starting on CD 2 or 3, then 0.25g Orgalutran, then Ovitrelle. After egg retrieval will have 400mg cyclogest 3 times a day which seems quite high. Did you use Gonal F Friendly?

So frustarted, I'm still bleeding but it's not like a proper period although more than spotting, it's constant red blood when I wipe but not proper flow and not my usual cramps. I don't know why this has to happen now when I'm trying to work out the dates for IVF, I wish full on, painful AF would just start!! x

It is tricky, I think the hardest part is going to be the time off work every couple of days for scans, esp as I work in an office full of gossips. I've told my boss now so think I'll take a couple of days off sick for egg collection and use my last day of holiday for the transfer. DH has had to tell his work as well, otherwise there is no way he would be able to take the time off for the appointments. I don't think I'll realistically be able to start IVF now until my next cycle esp with this bleeding I don't know whats going on, but it gives us a few more weeks to prepare.

Hows everything with you Mrsunsure? Have you got another appointment? xx

Thank you ladies. I really feel in limbo as think I need to start preparing myself for the worst. Everything has gone so well with the IVF up until this point so I'll be absolutely devastated if things don't work out. Really trying to stay positive and keep busy to take my mind off things. We were at a wedding yesterday but I really wasn't in the partying mood..

Keeping my fingers crossed that AF arrives for you soon Sunshine so you know where things stand and can work out dates etc. I was on a long day 21 protocol and started with Suprecur nasal spray followed by 225 of Menopur, then Ovitrelle. I've been on 400mg Cyclogest twice a day since embryo transfer. I've heard of good success rates with Gonal F Sunshine so I have really high hopes for you. Try not to worry too much about work, although easier said than done I know. You have to do what is best for you and starting a family is the no. 1 priority xx

Mrs, hope you are doing ok. What are next steps for you? xx

Thanks Mrs. I think my next scan will be next Sunday. The sonographer saw a yolk sac, foetal pole and very faint heart beat but was concerned that the embryo was measuring so small. I'm so anxious, the last thing I want to do is go to work this week :(

Friendly at that early stage those are good signs, I remember the sonographer telling us it was the equivalent of them trying to get a heartbeat of something the size of a grain of rice so stay hopeful, often they don't find one. If you can't go to work get signed off, the stress alone must be awful right now and you need to relax as much as possible. Saying that, work might actually help take your mind off things and keep you busy. Try not to lose hope and try not to Google. I'll have everything crossed for you.

Sunshine I know you're nervous but look how far you've come now. That little extra wait will all be worth it. I so hope that things work out with the IVF first time, you so deserve it to.

Mrs, you've bounced back before and I know you will again. Be firm with the consultant and don't accept no! Again, you deserve answers and help, not to be fobbed off.

xx

Hi all, I had a follow up scan yesterday and sadly the pregnancy is non-viable, there was no heart beat so I'm now waiting for a natural miscarriage . I'm really sad and it's another set back but we will keep going.

How is everyone else? xx

Am so sad to hear this Friendly, have been thinking of you. How unfair this all is.

I am ok, hopefully will be starting IVF when I get my next period. I've got my prescription so going to see how much the drugs are elsewhere as the clinic seemed quite pricey. xx

So sorry Friendly I've also been thinking of you.

Good luck sunshine xx

Thank you for your unwavering support lovely ladies xx

It seems awfully unfair for this to happen after getting past so many milestones and finally thinking we were on the home straight but I take comfort in the fact that I know lots of ladies who have had miscarriages and went on to have a perfect healthy baby. I'm trying really hard to stay positive!

Sunshine, you should try an Asda pharmacy for your IVF medication, they usually come up cheaper than anywhere else. Wishing you all the luck in the world x

Mrs, sorry you have been through this too, wouldn't wish it on anyone x

Thanks for your very kind words Mrs. TMI but I've started bleeding heavily today so I'm grateful that the miscarriage is happening naturally rather than needing a D&C procedure. Hoping that this will help me to more forward and look to the future xx

Hope you're ok Friendly xx

The first time I got my bfp I had a early miscarriage and conceived the next cycle again and the little man is snoozing on sofa right now. Some good advice from Mrs. Know that you will go on to have a happy, healthy pregnancy even if it feels like you will never get there. You are able to get pregnant and I have every hope that you will go on to have your little miracle x

I'm ok thanks Mrsunsure, have been constantly overthinking and worrying myself over every little thing to do with the IVF and I'm so scared it won't work. Ordered my drugs today which cost a small fortune, ended up buying them as a package from the clinic as it worked out the cheapest option. I'm trying to stay positive about it all but I just keep thinking what a long way to go with so many hurdles.

Have you got your next appointment yet? xx

How is everyone getting on?

I had a NHS letter through today saying we aren't elligable for IVF on the NHS, so glad we are already down the private route else I would be pretty devastated

Gosh Sunshine, it's shocking! So glad you've pursued things privately!

I'm plodding along. I'm really not enjoying work which isn't helping my situation. I have an appointment with my consultant on Wednesday to talk next steps. We have a frozen embryo we can use so I'd really like to get that transferred ASAP but not sure if they will suggest I should wait a couple of cycles for my body to readjust after the miscarriage. Also conscious that pregnancy rates are slightly lower with Frozen Embro Transfers..

I'm so glad you got things moving privately Sunshine. Do you know why the NHS have refused treatment? I'm supposed to be owed a free round of IVF on the NHS early next year but maybe I'll be refused too, especially after having a round privately. When do you start everything with your private clinic? Are you just waiting for AF? Keeping absolutely everything crossed for you, you so deserve some good news xx