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

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kwick · 18/07/2016 18:58

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

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kwick · 01/08/2016 12:47

Holiday going well - it is VERY hot but have had a good mix of pool and beach. We are off to explore Corfu town this pm.

shoes don't waste FRERs on early testing !!! I did natural IUI but always had a trigger.

karen when I did IVF I was on Crinone (up the fanjo), Cyclogest (up the jacksie) and Prontogest/Lentogest - which are intramuscular injections that I did into my upper bum or thigh. No dogs so cannot comment on that bit Confused

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Karendvm · 01/08/2016 13:03

Thanks kwick. :) hope your holiday is going well, it sounds lovely.

Karendvm · 01/08/2016 18:06

Ok, this tww sucks. And I'm only 4 days in! I know that if the egg got fertilized it would have only just made it to the uterus and implantation is days off, but I can't stop symptom spotting. Or trying to symptom spot. Actually forgot to poas this morning; I'm testing the trigger out of my system. Going to take the dogs on a play date for a distraction.

shoes how goes today? Anything?

INeedNewShoes · 01/08/2016 20:53

Tell me about it Karen , I've had very convincing symptoms some days then the next day nothing. I managed to stay relatively relaxed and sane until the past couple of days. Now... definitely not so sane.

I'm out at the theatre for the evening but have to admit I keep thinking about the next test!

StorkAhoy · 01/08/2016 20:55

caution hey! Yes that was the first appointment available for the consultant. I could have gotten an appt with the counsellor before that, but decided to do the appts one after the other.

Hi all! You all are being v busy! Yay!

PineappleInaPalmTree · 02/08/2016 08:56

Wow, so much going on! Thanks for the lovely welcome everyone! karen I have my fingers crossed for you, distractions sound good, just keeping your mind on something else for a little while really does make the time go faster! How weird with the dogs - they must know that something is going on in that area!
pickle what lovely presents, I am really bad for looking at baby clothes etc at the moment but keep restraining myself from buying anything just yet. Would love the excuse of having presents to buy!
So I have my treatment consultation today, up till last week everything was going really slowly but then I found out that blood tests had to be within 3 months of treatment starting. With having to wait a month for them (good old NHS!) I realised that time was running out and now it's all picking up speed. Really didn't fancy more blood tests as I bruise really badly from them. it's all starting to feel real now!

INeedNewShoes · 02/08/2016 09:41

That's exciting Pineapple I hope it all goes well today Smile

Still no news here, just another FRER evaporation line! I'm going to go out and buy some different tests for tomorrow - not because I think they will suddenly give me a positive but because every time I see an evaporation line forming it raises my hopes for a moment until I establish that there's no colour in it Confused

Karendvm · 03/08/2016 00:38

pineapple how did your consultation go? How are you holding up shoes?

I'm eating my second pineapple. I think my progesterone supplements are doing all sorts of weird things to me. Day 5 of the tww. Work is helping keep me busy...very busy day today. Hope everyone's well!

kwick · 03/08/2016 06:14

Sorry to be voice of reason: far too early for any symptoms!!!!

We are off back to Blighty this morning....

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CautionHormone · 03/08/2016 22:22

Shoes, nope, had a day of half positives and then nothing! I'll attach a pic of the OPK I did at 8pm Monday evening, and then one i did at 11am Tuesday morning (which wasn't FMU). I thought I was building up to it and then it just stopped! How's it going with your FRER's and evap lines? It's nearly your OTD!

Lovely, I don't take anything at the moment. I may have to try vitex though... Do you take it? You're right, was a great purchase. Buying it has cheered me up; been feeling a little down recently.

Aw Pickle that's so cute. They're lovely purchases! It's not the price that matters - it's the thought that counts.

Stork that's crazy! Mid September, really? Maybe I'll have to pull my finger out and get my appointment booked. I've still got to lose weight though so I think I'd rather do it after I've lost the weight - about a stone to lose before my BMI is comfortably under 35. Are you still doing it at Northampton?

Kwick when are you back from Corfu? Sounds like it's lovely and hot out there at the moment. I go in 22 days - yay :)

CautionHormone · 03/08/2016 22:22

Oops forgot to attach the pic! Here you go Shoes. I'm so frustrated!

TTC through Donor IUI or Donor IVF or just undecided - all welcome! #makeithappen
Lovelyholiday · 04/08/2016 01:13

caution it take this
Cassanovum Boost, Fertility Supplement for egg quality and quantity, healthy uterine lining and increasesd cervical mucus, contains Cassava Root Extract and Unique Herbal Blend (Evening Primrose, Maca Root, Chaste Berry, Borage, Dandelion Root, Licorice Root, Tribulus Root, Red Clover and Ashwaganda - 30 Capsules www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RAFQJ2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FCOOxbY3PEMDQ
It really feels like it's doing something right down there!! 🙈 also contains vitex, I really recommend it (can't hurt)
Hope that link worked, no idea how to link on here Grin but you can find it on amazon anyway!
Hope you are all well! I'm busy decorating in time for a bit of a chill out after my treatment next week.
Scan on Friday to find out how my follicles are growing

Latenightreader · 04/08/2016 10:46

The wait for the smiley face is so frustrating! I started testing last Sunday and I was hoping so much it would arrive yesterday because I could have got to the clinic easily any time today. Then I was hoping it would arrive today because tomorrow I can manage to get something on Friday covered with only moderate difficulty. But if it turns up tomorrow it will be almost impossible to get out of work on Saturday and I definitely can't on Sunday unless it was very first thing. I felt like crying when the empty circle turned up this morning.

Reassure me someone that this isn't just me?

Latenightreader · 04/08/2016 10:49

Third sentence should have read "...because tomorrow I can get something covered with only moderate difficulty." My thoughts are as muddled as I am...

pickle162 · 04/08/2016 18:00

Oh latenight how frustrating, work just gets in the way.
I was getting really cross with some tw@t on the phone today who is trying to charge me £422 for doing jack on the road I live on (which is mostly shared ownership but I am freehold do in my view shouldnt have to pay this) after shouting at them for 10mins I then burst into tears (embarrassing much!) and blurted out I'm saving for fertility treatment I can't afford to pay for this BlushAngrySad which may them feel bad!now I have to get a solicitor involved!arghhhhh!!!!! Can't deal with this!!!!!

shoes any news sweetie?

Hugs all round peeps (I certainly need one)

INeedNewShoes · 04/08/2016 18:18

I am having a very trying week Sad

Very faint positive on FRER Tuesday and Wednesday but so faint that the line is only just visible. By this point last time I'd had a very definite positive. The test I did today is even fainter, barely there, so I assume it's another chemical pregnancy. I'll do another test tomorrow and I expect it won't show any line at all.

I saw my GP yesterday to get booked in with the midwife. I know it was daft to do that when things seem so uncertain but I did it because this way it will be recorded as a miscarriage and I might get a referral to the recurrent miscarriage clinic, and quite frankly it does look as though I've got some issue stopping things progressing.

Late It is so tricky when the timing doesn't work out and makes things stressful. If you possibly can I think you have to make the clinic visit your priority, otherwise you might find that every month there is something to stop you going for IUI at the right time.

Pickle I completely understand re the money side of things. Basically each IUI costs me £1000 all in (including travel) and any time I have to spend a chunk of money on something, I think 'that's half an IUI' or whatever. My neighbour is trying to persuade me to go halves on fixing the fence between us even though that side is his responsibility. I'm just not willing to spend that sort of money on anything except the baby plan!

Caution the top one in the pic is fairly close. It might be worth backing up with a ClearBlue Digi when you get a 'nearly' on a cheapie. I say this because the cycle I got pregnant (and managed to make it stick for a few weeks) I didn't get a positive on the cheapies, but did get a smiley face so whereas I trust the ClearBlue thoroughly, the cheapies need backing up when you're around the right time.

Kwick I hope you had a fab holiday!

pickle162 · 04/08/2016 18:57

:( that sucks shoes Flowers

Karendvm · 04/08/2016 19:38

Shoes I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you get some answers.

Pickle money is stressful for me too. Anytime something acts up with my car/house/dogs I have a bit of panic. My dog tore his knee and needed surgery....had to do it but it cut into my savings. No way around it, it sucks.

Late I agree with shoes. It seems like something always comes up right when your own timing is right. I was so stressed out my first iui because my boss didn't want to give me the day off. Made it a bad experience. I still stress about taking time, but it's less now. It's bad, but I've developed a 'screw you' attitude to any one who doesn't stand behind me. My miscarriage made me realize that this is my priority.

As for my week, I have no idea what is happening. I know I can't have symptoms but it's all been very much like last time I got my bfp, right down to the same implantation pains in the same spot. And I'm exhausted. Id say I'm looking forward to the weekend, but I'm on call and that can either be quiet or crazy.

Hugs to everyone, sounds like a rough week for all.

INeedNewShoes · 05/08/2016 06:22

I think I'm out for this month Sad AF seems to be arriving and a barely visible line on an FRER again. I'm going away this morning to stay with friends for a long weekend so might not be on here in the next few days. I don't feel like going away; I just feel like sitting in bed watching films and eating chocolate, but I know that I'll have a nice time with my friends and the distraction is probably well timed.

pickle162 · 05/08/2016 06:55

Sadoh poppet I'm so sorry. Try and enjoy the weekend with your friends,as you say it may be a good distraction-maybe take the chocolate with youChocolateFlowersxx

Lovelyholiday · 05/08/2016 07:33

shoes Flowers , chocolate and friends will be a lovely distraction.
I feel for you and sending hugs x

Latenightreader · 05/08/2016 17:09

Oh Shoes, thinking of you. Chocolate

Smiley face this morning, IUI booked for 10.30 tomorrow. Am just hoping that they find their way in this time and it isn't quite such a drawn out process... Now to try and buy a pineapple.

Karendvm · 05/08/2016 18:12

Good luck late! Hope it all goes well

pickle162 · 05/08/2016 18:26

Ooh so exiting latenight hope all goes tomorrow!
I am drinking vodka and eating chocolate to get me through this week

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pickle162 · 05/08/2016 18:27

*goes ok tomorrow

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