One year+ TTC part 4

[lemons44]

Hi all
Onto thread 4! Hopefully this one is lucky for us 🍀 🤞🏼

Just a supportive thread for those of us who have been TTC for over a year. New faces are welcome. Feel free to vent, cry, laugh, ask silly questions, seek advice and talk about anything.

Tagging our BFP ladies who are rooting for us too.

@Tinkerbell098
@NatW2021
@Koalie
@Netflixnchilli
@JSS15
@BakinABaby
@KatieLooLa
@Indianna2006
@Carla2601
@BritInNZ
@FlyOnTheWall89

Feel free to tag anyone I have forgotten.

@lemons44 glad to hear you're happier with your protocol. Hopefully it works better! I was on meriofert 225 then 350 and didn't respond well. I'll be starting at 450 on my next attempt.
What's the LH hormone? I think I'm similar to you, I got weak positives on ovulation tests (they were same as test line but not massively darker)

@2021lady sorry for delayed response - have you taken any more tests?

Hope everyone's well xx

@lemons44 well done you for questioning it and I’m so pleased you’re happier! I had 225 and short protocol too. Fingers crossed it is next month….not too long to wait!

Hey @lemons44

so pleased you have managed to get those changes for the second cycle. All the IVF talk feels very alien to me atm and I’m really trying to not do any research as that was my problem at the start and I was constantly on google, im trying to trust the DRs (although it’s so hard to not question them) I’m doing the short protocol - medium dose (that’s what it says on my notes) AMH is 20.8

im currently frantically trying to organise everything as we go on holiday Sunday. Doing all the consent forms, blood tests etc so all being well we will start middle of July. We are going with access fertility.

@Koalie - so pleased everything well 💕 sorry for late reply i have been trying to limit my TTC internet exposure atm x

@SaraSS my cheapy ovulation tests very rarely got even close to be being as dark as the test line. I never thought about it much until they suggested adding LH to my next round. I don't actually know the medication name yet as haven't been sent the medication list but I will let you know when I do know! Sorry for forgetting but what result did you get for your first IVF round?

Thanks @Carla2601 💗 it's hard because it's all trial and error! Just keeping everything crossed for a better result this time with the protocol changes!

@NatW2021 it can feel a bit overwhelming to start with with all the terminology but the experts know what they are doing so just leave it to them. Best thing you can do is just keep as relaxed as possible so limiting any googling is definitely a good idea 😊 hope you have the BEST holiday ☀️

xx

@lemons44 oh don't worry it's hard to keep up with these threads! I actually thought I was replying to you on the IVF thread haha
My first round was cancelled on day10 of stims as I wasn't getting a good response. Hopefully starting on the max next time will be better!

@lemons44 - Thank you cant wait to get away now, although I'm due on my period when I'm away (.typical) when do you start your next cycle?

A question for those who have done IVF - my clinic scan on day
8, im we have a break away in the cotswolds which falls around cd4-cd7 if everything is on time. I know everyone is different but how many injections did you have per day and do you think it would be easy enough to take the meds with me etc. I am trying to decide if I should cancel it or pay the remaining balance

@lemons44 so pleased you’re happy with your new protocol - it definitely sounds promising, especially with the added LH! 🤞🏼

@NatW2021 my first scan was day 8 too … up until that point I only had the one injection a day which was the stims but if you’re on a different protocol then it might be different for you. The only think I guess to consider is the fact that my stims had to be refrigerated… in terms of actually doing the shots, you can do them anywhere 😊 x

@NatW2021 mine weren’t refrigerated and I did them any old place - weirdest was probably in a theatre loo so IMO you’d be fine with that. Loads of luck!

@Carla2601 @Koalie - Thank you!

@Koalie - 1 a day that's great! I'm not sure what I'm doing yet I will have my prep apt when I get back off holiday x

Sorry girls, just catching up on everyone.

@NatW2021 I was away a lot during stims and always managed to take my meds with me (both on fresh and frozen cycles I did). They didn't need to be in a fridge or anything. Once I remember having to do it in a tesco car park haha! All the best with the cycle X

@Koalie how are you getting on lovely?

@lemons44 all the best with the next cycle, so sorry the previous one didn't work out, but glad they have tweaked the protocol now.

@lemons44 & @NatW2021 when do you both start your cycles?

@Tinkerbell098 I’m doing well thanks lovely. I’m off to Cornwall for a week tomorrow which I’m so looking forward to! How are you doing? Xx

@Koalie aww that sounds amazing. Have fun! I'm alright. We were also away for a week in the Lake District it was really nice. Coming up to 31 weeks now, it's really flown by! When is your next scan? Would you find out the gender?

@Tinkerbell098 I LOVE the lakes! My fave part of the UK. 31 weeks .. that has really flown !! We have our 20 week scan on the 24th and we already have the gender in an envelope from a private scan we had… we are going to wait until after 20 weeks and then get some cupcakes made and take them to the beach with a picnic 🥰 I am so surprisingly not tempted to open the envelope though, I am so at peace with whatever he/she may be. Do you know what you’re having? Xx

@Koalie aww what a lovely idea! Well done for not opening that envelope! I was so eager to know that I went on the nub theory groups right after my 12 week scan. We are having a girl :) All the best for the 20 week scan X

Hi! Do you mind if I join? Onto cycle 13 now and I am feeling so down about it all...

Waiting for my appointment with nhs gynaecologist, but already had lap&dye, day 21 blood tests and SA which all are normal. So not sure what the next steps will be.

I just want to be a mum!!! Sorry whine over 🫠

@Tinkerbell098 Haha!! oh how lovely 🥰 thank you so much xx

@Tinkerbell098 oh my goodness, nearly the home straight. I feel that has totally flown by and being pregnant felt like it last forever for me. So excited for you!!!

@Koalie exciting! Enjoy Cornwall and some time with your partner! That's probably the one thing I'd say to expectant parents now is really the 1:1 time because everything becomes about the baby when they're here and there is limited time for you as a couple. Unless your partner has amazing leave which would probs help!

My little girlie is 18 weeks old can you believe it. She's such a dreamboat and completely adorable and totally exhausting all in one. XxxX

Sorry everyone, I’m cross posting- no idea what I’m posting where, and it’s so hard to keep up!

im 9dpo and woke up with heartburn- which I never get… could it be a sign?

@Tinkerbell098 glad to hear everything is going well, cant believe how quickly it's gone x

@Koalie hope you are having a lovely break away, i would really love to visit Cornwall.

I had my prep appt today and will be starting next week when my period is due. I had to lost another 1/2 stone which was difficult as I had put a few lbs on when I was on holiday so managed to lose 11lb in 10 days i dont no how i did it but I managed it.

@lemons44 - when are you starting? X

Hey everyone! Hope you are all ok.

I am starting my meds tomorrow so nervous and anxious about the outcome of everything, im sure it's normal but I'm not as "excited" as I thought I would be to start.

Will keep you updated xx

I forgot to update. I had my frozen transfer on Friday and am now just (impatiently) waiting to see if it works.

@NatW2021 Hi lovely. Well done for losing the weight !! I found that meditating really helped me whilst I was going through IVF. I also kept reminding myself that the amount of follicles/eggs retrieved didn’t necessarily indicate whether you will end up with a baby, as I found myself obsessing over the numbers a bit too much. Just keep moving throughout the day, as blood flow is important to get those healthy eggs and remember to eat well and HYDRATE !! 💧you got this. 🫶🏼

@TheBirdintheCave I did wonder where you had gone 😆 that’s very exciting news! How are you feeling? Have you decided when you will test? ☺️ x

@lemons44 Where you up to hun? X

Good luck for your first day @NatW2021 honestly the waiting is much worse than actually doing it. Let us know how it goes.

I'm not too bad, struggling a bit mentally in the lead up to round 2. I've started northesterone to manipulate my cycle and due to start stims around 9th August- ish. Just waiting for my final schedule to be sent through. Just feels very different this time round with an entire failed cycle under my belt. No excitement, just fear and worrying really.

Xx

@Koalie Thank you 💕 first injection done, it was painless but i think it was just all the anticipation so now I've done the first I think I'll be ok now. I'm on GonalF then adding Ganirelix day 5, got my first next Wednesday. Just hope my body responds well.

How are you doing? X

@TheBirdintheCave - everything crossed for you! I'm dreading that TWW after transfer x