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IVFers thread

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TheMNPeacekeepingForce · 23/12/2007 18:51

Anyone fancy starting an ongoing thread for those who are having IVF/ are planning to try again via IVF soon?

Ds was conceived via IVF - he's now 2.6 and we're stepping back on the scary rollercoaster ride with a FET - I started taking the drugs yesterday!

OP posts:
nomoremagnolia · 14/05/2008 10:11

soosy Just seen your dates - I could be having ET at the same time as you

swerve · 14/05/2008 11:28

eleveld, welcome to the band with more ups and downs and needle marks than Amy Winehouse.

I got my surge today (is there a tsunami warning system in place for dh?). So that puts me on for transfer on Tuesday, starting drugs in 2 days time and having an IVIG on Wedns. fly in to london on Sunday for it all.

I don't even want to think how much each cycle costs us once we've added in PGS, IVig x3 and all the rest. The flights don't even get counted anymore!

swerve · 14/05/2008 11:34

Sorry, eleveld, I didn't mean to sound discouraging about costs. Just cos I got all the optional extras doesn't mean that you will need them.

Nomore - yes, it is exciting and that's not weird. You're finally doing something positive rather than waiting for something to happen. I get excited each time. It's the treading water while waiting for it to start that is really frustrating.

sootykalucy · 14/05/2008 15:12

Hey nomore - you didn't do what I did and think that the big drawing up needles were the injection ones? I had a sleepless night over that before I worked it out!

It's all happening for me now - went for a scan today and got my favourite Dr at the clinic (the one who seems to be able to articulate all his decisions) and we are pushing ahead with the ER on friday as three follicles are looking good and my hormone levels are too high to delay longer. Three is better than two and it does have the added bonus of being DP's birthday, which although I am not superstitious does have to be a good omen as he is really desperate for a baby (more than me if truth is said).

I have to take the ovutrelle at 1am tonight after an early booster of menopur this afternoon. It is quite exciting after all this waiting even though the Dr did say my chances were 'very modest' due to the small number of follicles . . . I guess we'll know more on Monday morning. . . .

nomoremagnolia · 14/05/2008 19:08

sooty how exciting that it's going ahead Fingers crossed for Friday

soosy · 15/05/2008 16:24

Good luck sooty, for Friday, glad to hear you have found a doctor you can talk to, it makes all the difference.

Swerve LOL about tsunami! Good luck with your trip to London, do you take steroids as well? Just curious. You are at the Lister aren't you. It may be the next step for us, esp as DS has actually asked to have a brother today, feel really useless now!

NoMore sounds like you are on your way, I have first scan on Monday. Good Luck

Have had a v busy week, got DS school place for september, where we are going to live, more house hunting at the Weekend.

leoleo · 15/05/2008 17:48

Hi had IVF 4 years ago. About to start next treatment in July. Now we are paying privatly does anyone know if the pen to inject yourself is included or how much it costs.
It was included in my first 'bag' but not sure if you have to purchase it..

Thanks

nomoremagnolia · 15/05/2008 19:44

I believe you pay for the drugs on top of the cost of the ivf. Don't know for sure as we're getting our first go on the nhs.
Have just done my first injection [proud] (it was preceeded by tears though)

soosy · 15/05/2008 20:10

Hooray Nomore, it gets so much easier and if you bruise yourself don't worry I still do it all the time.

Leoleo, usually drugs are on top, but hopefully your clinic will use drugs which are not quite so expensive or they do a deal with. I know this is true in the NHS.

sootykalucy · 15/05/2008 20:11

Well done Nomore, strangely enough I am missing it tonite - my first injection free night for six weeks . . .

Can anyone tell me how quickly you will know if any of your eggs are viable after the retrieval? (I'm sure you do Soosy).

soosy · 15/05/2008 21:21

Sooty usually they will ring you the following day to tell you how many eggs fertilise and when to come in for ET. THey are quite good at ringing you in the morning as they are aware that you are waiting! Don't be brave during the EC sooty, if it hurts say so and they will give you more pain killers, and try and go to sleep, it's much better that way! good luck, keeping everything crossed for you.

S x

sootykalucy · 15/05/2008 21:25

Thanks for the tip about the pain Soosy, I think you're right going to sleep might be good - I was thinking of taking my I-pod to zone out as well.

I wonder whether they'll call on a Saturday? Could be a test of NHS commitment . . .

I shall report back.

swerve · 16/05/2008 13:19

sooty, I'm thinking of you. I hope the fishing trip went well. i hope you're not too uncomfortable and that you're taking it easy.

nomoremagnolia · 16/05/2008 14:42

You mean you're not totally knocked out for EC??? [panic]

swerve · 16/05/2008 16:53

don't panic nomore. I think soosy is talking about afterwards. I believe almost everywhere gives a general (check though). when you wake up you may feel sore - in a bad period kind of way. you'll be given painkillers and maybe ask for a hot water bottle if you need. I've never suffered too badly but have been in rooms with people who have. My top tip is this: if you are feeling ok and are thinking you can / want to go home, have a pee and something to eat. It's standard monitoring to check you are doing ok. I then get dressed cos i often feel more human in my own clothes and it give the drs / nurses a clear message that you're ready to be discharged.

sootykalucy · 16/05/2008 16:55

The egg collection was okay, only 2 egss, but it wasn't that painful - I asked for max pain relief Soosy. I did drop off at one point but woke up by the end of the process. I had to wait THREE hours for my turn, which was really frustrating, how many trashy magazines can you read?

They are going to ring tomorrow and tell us if either of them fertilised . . I am now getting very nervous.

Onlyaphase · 16/05/2008 19:51

Sooty, glad today was OK for you. I think clinics vary in their approach to pain relief depending on how your ovaries are placed - my left one is stuck to everything around it, and last EC they took one look at me and my records and maxed out the drugs and I woke up 45 mins later in a different room with no idea how I'd got there.

Two eggs is fine - may I be the first to say that it only takes one? And fingers crossed you have a good result from the clinic tomorrow too. They should call, as you and they need to know if ET is on for Monday.

leoleo · 16/05/2008 21:45

Hi - i had my egg collection done on a saturday by a nhs clinic so they should call.
Fingers crossed. Also I concur you only need 1!
I had pethadine(sp?) for egg collection and was in pain but think my dp felt worse watching. It's like most things you can't really remember it after.
Mu clinic emails and said we would prob be able to start july aug.. If successful when would i be pregnant? can't remember..
Sorry for spelling - on laptop and in bed a bit tired

nomoremagnolia · 17/05/2008 11:27

sooty fingers crossed for two lovely embryos from your two eggs
leo would guess around June next year, depends how long the process takes. We started with my period that arrived at beginning of April and would have a baby in Feb if it works, so 10 1/2 months after period instead of the usual 9.

sootykalucy · 18/05/2008 09:38

Hi guys - thanks for all the support and yes, of course you do only need one ! (And I'd rather not two at once thanks). Had a very nervous night on Friday and they said they would ring on Saturday between 9 - 10. At 11:45 I put in an emergency call which was pretty naughty - but I had a lunch to get to and didn't want to receive bad news with society . . .anyway both eggs's fertilised, which feels like the first bit of good news we've had on this front for a long long time . .. .

Am now looking forward to the ET, though I have to say the effects of the EC were much more long lasting than I expected, I got in the car to go to the supermarket about 30 hours after and made a very spaced out manouvere - freaked myself out! Drove back slapping my face with very loud music on!

Onlyaphase · 18/05/2008 12:09

Oh Sooty, am delighted that both eggs fertilised for you. Really really pleased you had good news after what sounds like a nerve wracking wait on Saturday. Hope tomorrow goes OK for you

FWIW, I find EC quite draining and always have to take it easy for a few days afterwards as I feel very sore and ill. Paracetamol helps me, but I do try not to do anything at all for at least 4 or 5 days afterwards, even dog walking etc.

Best of luck for tomorrow

leoleo · 19/05/2008 09:59

Zita West recommends Arnica tablets after EC to prepare body to be fighting fit ready for transfer.
Also if your willing to try anything I suggest @daydreaming' about the embryos attaching to the lining and the womb being ready to home a baby etc... I did a bit of hypnotherpy with my first ivf. Normally I am not into alternative med but I will try anything if there is a chance it might help.

Good luck

nomoremagnolia · 19/05/2008 10:15

sooty so pleased you've got two from two
Is the ET today? Best of luck xx

sootykalucy · 19/05/2008 15:48

Hi guy's did the ET today, two embryo's in - one 8 cell and one 4 cell. . . as the embryologist said, twins not likely but certainly possible . . . was relieved to get one high quality embryo, and also quite pleased to have them out of the petri dish and back where they belong!

I have to say the ET was pretty easy after the EC, so I think I am the first member of the 2ww room? Is that right?

How are you going nomore? When is your first scan?

nomoremagnolia · 19/05/2008 16:01

sooty so excited for you - everything crossed for the next two weeks
I've got my day 9 scan on Friday, EC/ET sometime next week.