TTC through Donor IUI or Donor IVF or just undecided - all welcome! #makeithappen

[kwick]

This thread is for anyone trying to conceive... or thinking about doing so through donor IUI or donor IVF. Nothing TMI - feel free to join, we are a lovely group here to support and help keep the cray-cray away!
Here is the link to the previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2587046-TTC-through-Donor-IUI-or-Donor-IVF-or-just-undecided-all-welcome

late have sent you a pm
And like shoes said you deserve 100% when it comes to your quality of care. You should never have to walk away feeling anything but confident in your care providers, whether paying or not.
Research other clinics and if you get a good feeling somewhere else, move your treatment to them.

kwick dose up plus antihistamine and take it easy today

lovely I see it! Whoop whoop!! Praying it's a sticky one. So happy for you!

kwick hope you are feeling better.

I was awake for a lot of the night. I've had some sort of allergic reaction to insect bites and it's driving me crazy. Spent some time looking up other clinics. Not sure why I'm losing faith in my current re. I've had one bfp and one bfn, so it's not bad odds. I guess I feel like I am being ignored, but maybe that's how it goes. Everyone, including myself, tells me I need to relax but i just can't seem to.

Oh and late I think you just had one bad experience with someone who was inept. You don't have bad anatomy. Request someone else, or get the heck out of there if you can. They are the ones who should know what they are doing.

Sorry I did not update the posts properly on my last read through - I was not being rude I promise.

Sorry late I agree though you DO NOT have bad anatomy. Maybe you should try another clinic.

My mum reckons its a bite but and I quote "I am not a dermatologist"

I have crawled out of bed to come with my mum to St Pancras to pick up Peruvian contingent - but we are way too early.

How's ur bite type lesion kwick?
How was everyone's weekend! I know I haven't even started this journey yet but I'm totally lusting after this!!! Argh!

Oh my goodness I am so bad!!! I compromised (with my brain) and ordered this- thought was a good investment as can use from 9month-12yrs and can use for
My soon to be nephew (altho obviously not straight away!!) and my best friends baby and other best friends toddlers....see how I'm trying to convince you all too! This must be the last bit I buy otherwise I won't be able to afford the treatment!!!! Overtime requests may be required!!

Lovely pickle! It's a good investment. I'm looking at things, and planning a bit, but haven't worked up the courage to buy anything.

Pickle you are funny It's really sweet.

Kwick how are you feeling today? I hope you're feeling much better and not worrying about your bite!

Karen I hope you are enjoying your month 'off' and are finding it a bit of a relief rather than too frustrating.

I've almost written this month off after the stress I felt on the day of my IUI with the donor mix up. But that's not a bad thing as I feel calm, if a little resigned to things, and that will help me not to test too early this time.

Lovely I hope that if you've tested again that the line has got steadily darker. Got my fingers crossed for you.

I got a bite on my leg too - but it looks different to one on shoulder blade. Hope I do not have bed bugs. Have actually managed 2 nights sleep without being interrupted by weed smoke.

pickle you are dangerous!!! Enjoy your purchases!

shoes this month is so NOT over!!!!

Just had day 9 scan - TWO follicles!!! One at 9mm and one at 8mm - I only got one more when on the stimulation drugs!!! I am very pleased and I will continue drinking LOADS of milk
Not sure when next scan is - will know this pm when blood results come back but will most likely be Weds.

I still have the lurgy but it was so nice to spend time with my nephew yesterday - we went to see Swallows & Amazons which was really good and he really liked and then we got soaked in torrential rain - which just seemed fitting!
I went home and baked another cake... Did not have any ginger so substituted with ginger... Did not work that well but it is edible

Off to work now... Although feel ready for bed again!

Oops! I mean I substituted ginger with cinnamon (it is said to be fertility boosting after all).

Congrats kwick on your follicles! That's amazing! Glad you're feeling better.

shoes I was speaking to a friend yesterday, also single, who went through 4 iui, on her final attempt she believed it hadn't worked so drank and carried on as normal etc, well her not working cycle is a very happy 4yr old now.
So you just never know!

Yesterday's test was stronger than Saturday, this morning was about the same strength however I also got a good positive on a cheapie, which hasn't appeared until now
Other symptoms are a tender uterus, still getting stretching and pinching pains but also tender in general.
Cheeks are very rosy (only started today)
Sense of smell is stronger (could smell neighbours roast chicken yesterday!)
Gassy (good job no-one shares a bed with me)
Random sleep patterns
Can't seem to hold a wee (even at night) for more than 4hrs

pickle you are too funny, but it keeps that pma going so why not???

Oops! I mean I substituted ginger with cinnamon (it is said to be fertility boosting after all).

Back to work today. Ugh.

lovely when do you go for a beta? The 26th? Your tests all sound positive. I'm very happy for you.

Yay kwick! I hope your follicles contain lovely happy eggs.

shoes I hate having the month off. But I'm really trying to focus on actively relaxing and am trying to find some positivity. It's so hard. I guess I've been feeling pretty depressed. Getting some ovary pain as I approach ovulation time but it's on the same side as last time. Wish we had a walkin ultrasound clinic! Lol. I'd be a junkie. Sorry ladies, just feeling blah. It's only a month,right?

karen I am really sorry you are feeling low. I am sure you could get a private scan done if that would put your mind at rest?

I have another scan tomorrow and more bloods - lets see how much milk I can put away between now and then

I am actually on my way home - so full of lurgy it is not funny! Better to go into quarantine - I have no doubt given to most of the clinic staff... Well sharing is caring! Normally I would dose up on lemsip but that is forbidden fruit right now and calpol and vitamin c does not hit the mark in the same way... I nearly drowned this morning using my neti pot... Oh and BTW yes I do have a tendency to exaggerate!

karen I am really sorry you are feeling low. I am sure you could get a private scan done if that would put your mind at rest?

I have another scan tomorrow and more bloods - lets see how much milk I can put away between now and then

I am actually on my way home - so full of lurgy it is not funny! Better to go into quarantine - I have no doubt given to most of the clinic staff... Well sharing is caring! Normally I would dose up on lemsip but that is forbidden fruit right now and calpol and vitamin c does not hit the mark in the same way... I nearly drowned this morning using my neti pot... Oh and BTW yes I do have a tendency to exaggerate!

I know I'm awful!!!! Just waiting for my second op! There are lots of children around which is weird as its a plastic surgery clinic-I'm hoping they are just with their parents!!

Sorry your still feeling poorly kwick but good news about your follicles.
Keep on swimming Karen, hopefully next month will go all to plan and you can try again.

Shoes-don't give up hope my love

Xoxo everyone

Good luck with your scan tomorrow kwick hope it goes well.

Karen try not to be too disheartened I think you need this time to give yourself a break and a re-fresh. Next month will be here before you know it. And you'll be fitter for it!

Yes Friday is D day! Can't wait, still so nervous and panicking it's not a true pregnancy. Does the working every stop??? !!

**worrying.....

OMG pickle have you seen the trailer for Masterchef Australia????!!! I CANNOT wait!!! Very exciting!!! I hope I catch it right from the start this time! Also the Bake Off is back this week!!!

Still no news from caution.....

kwick I just rushed on here to tell you that-Monday 7pm on watch! I've set up sky plus alreAdy! So frigging exciting!!!!!!!
Although I don't like we are now heading towards Autumn,the tv does get fab!!!

I know where is she?

Kwick - how was your scan yesterday?

Karen - I can't remember where you're based but if you ever want an ultrasound outside those offered by your clinic I can recommend Verulam clinic in St Albans. They are absolutely lovely there and I think you can get appointments quite last minute. It's £100 for your first scan but after that it's £75.

I am planning to take October as a month off the process. The trouble I am having is that in every two week wait I stop cycling and Pilates so I'm getting really unfit, which can't help the cause at all! So I've decided that I'll give myself October to do lots of exercise. I also have a holiday booked at the end of September (thank goodness - I really need a holiday!) and it would be nice to fully partake in holiday activities, food and drink without wondering how it will affect TTC that cycle.

Lovely - I'm so pleased for you that things are looking good

Late - How are you getting on?

Re Caution, this is the problem with the internet. Has anyone ever sent anything to Caution and therefore have contact details for her? I really really hope it's just that she decided to go cold turkey on Mumsnet for a while and she'll reappear soon.

Thank you so much pickle note to self: set SkyPlus when home.

shoes I think your rest plan is a good one but hoping it will be because you are upduffed!!

Cannot believe I forgot to post my scan results yesterday - this cold really has me floored to forget that!!!

TWO follicles - 9mm and 8mm!!! Amazeballs! Am waiting for another scan now as we speak.

Sorry 7.30 Monday...but mr sky box will know :)

So what is the ideal folicle size? Have they said when egg collection is likely to be?

Everyone has been so lovely and reassuring, thank you. It has helped a lot.

I saw my nice doctor today - the one who managed the IUI the first time. She has guaranteed that she will do the IUI next time and wants to go ahead this month so I have just ordered another batch of ovulation tests! Fingers crossed that I stay as regular as I have been for the last two months because if so I'll have plenty of time to relax on the day itself.

She was incredibly sympathetic and the first thing she said to me was "You had a really traumatic time last time, didn't you." She explained how she has only treated a few women with my particular quirk, and talked through the options if I don't get pregnant next round. Generally I am feeling thoroughly relieved and a bit more positive after a very mopey weekend where I did very little apart from eat chocolate mousse and watch ER!

Kwick Fantastic follicle news! Fingers crossed they are ready to hatch.

Lovely I have everything crossed for you.

Shoes I hope you are able to relax a bit and look forward to your holiday.;

Karen I am completely in sympathy with the clinic uncertainty. I have had a look at a couple of others online, but am going to keep with mine for the moment...

Awe late I'm so pleased you had such a positive appointment with the consultant, she sounds lovely! I hope you are feeling a bit more uplifted about it again :)

kwick how did ur next scan go?

lovely so excited for Friday (plus it's my sisters wedding-so double excitement for me) keeping everything crossed for you.

shoes don't give up on this month yet but if not the right outcome having a little break might be just what your body needs