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Assisted Conception and the bits inbetween

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soosy · 26/06/2008 11:33

Welcome to the new thread I only hope I can link it to the old one

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nomoremagnolia · 14/12/2008 20:46

Thanks x

flibbertywidget · 14/12/2008 21:00

I have been in hospital all afternoon. I was ambulanced there with blue sirens this afternoon after fainting in excruciating pain. it turns out I have another bout of kidney stones. the last one I had was when i was 34 wks pg.

I had to have iv paracetamol and eventually morphine after a consult with the gynae and kidney doctors because the pain was even more excruciating than natural labour!

I am so upset that this could have stopped anything from taking root. I am really upset and well a bit numb.

They were going to admit me, but because I eventually passed about 7 pieces of stoney grit they let me come home.

I can only think that the medication has caused this.

Gotta keep positive and hopeful.

LL - keep your chin up with the bleeding, it could be nothing. My friend at 8 weeks just had a similar bleed, yet there is still a beanie inside her. Am keeping fingers crossed for you.

hugs all

nomoremagnolia · 14/12/2008 21:02

(((flibberty)))
Hope you're feeling a bit better and it hasn't had any ill effects on your embryos. Why is life so crappy to us all?

londonlottie · 14/12/2008 21:10

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rowingboat · 14/12/2008 21:47

Lottie, I hope everything is OK. It couldn't be implantation bleeding could it? Rummaging doesn't sound like a good idea, I'm worried that you may upset your delicate skin or introduce infection.
Fingers crossed for you, I'm still rooting for your two fantastic embryos.
Flibberty, that sounds horrific, especially the passing grit thing. Let's hope the problem is over and you can relax.
Hi to everyone, I know your 'names'.
Mowmi, I meant to say, it was great news about Alexandra - couldn't stay up late enough to see the results, but did see a clip this morning on the news, did she fall over?
We have just got the Christmas tree out, but not really getting into the whole Christmas thing. I predict the cat will spend the next two weeks attempting to climb to the top and eat the baubles. Oh well, at least it will keep him out of the waste paper baskets.

mowmi · 14/12/2008 21:55

oh LL I know it's difficult but I've spoken to lots of people over the years who had bleeding but were still pregnant! I know it's really hard but try to keep a pocketful of hope at least. I'll be thinking of you.

Flibberty - what a nightmare - so hope your trauma hasn't affected the little embies!

everything crossed for you both

Hello to everyone else x

mowmi · 14/12/2008 21:59

RB - I LOVED last night... I am so sad but the Beyonce duet was amazing - twas the right result!

LL - I too was thinking it might be implantation bleed?

flibbertywidget · 15/12/2008 00:16

LL - i just read back on my note to you, and it sounded a bit harsh. keep your chin up is hardly the nicest thing to say to anyone. I am really sorry, and apologise if I caused offence. Blame the drugs.

What I meant to say is don't yet give up some hope, no matter how crestfallen you may feel. I had implantation bleeding, and i know alot of women have it in varying consistencies. Mine was pinkish red. I can;t remember when it was, but I know I haven't had it yet. Mind you I have been wearing black knickers to stop my OCD knicker checking.

This is both a horrible and beautiful rollercoaster we are on.

Huge hugs, we are here for you.

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flibbertywidget · 15/12/2008 11:31

LL - ((((hugs)))). I know what you mean about RL. It's tough isn't it? you want to tell people cos you want to share your emotion (well I do) and then at other times you want to just keep it in your silent world so you don't have to share any potential pain.

Have you had any response back from the clinic? in some ways I feel its more of a challenge when the clinics are abroad, cos you kinda want to eyeball someone and demand some answers.

I am feeling fine today, as if nothing happened! - Typical. A bit of kidney ache, but that is it. Just gotta keep on hoping. I am really tempted to get my dr to sign me off work.

Stupidly, i forgot to put in my pessarie and take my oestrogen tablet last night. Grrrrr - so annoyed at myself. But I got up early this am and injected some progesterone as normal so hopefully no more harm done! I am such an a$$!

I am meant to be on hols, but can see the emails stacking up, so am going to start looking at work stuff to keep me busy. Tomorrow, I am thinking of going to London and maybe take in some museums and galleries with my DH. My LO is in nursery for 2 extra days this week, as I wanted to relax, so it may be nice for us to spend some time together instead of me barking sergant major orders all the time.

Hope your voice comes back -- maybe a hot toddy will help, without the rum

am sure I will be back on later in true work distraction fashion.

spook · 15/12/2008 15:37

Hi everyone.
Lottie-how are you??? I know that nothing will stop you worrying right now but from my experience, bleeding is quite common in pregnancy. And you DEFINATELY shouldn't be "rummaging" lol. I hope you're taking it as easy as you can
Flibberty how horrid for you! I have everything crossed that those darned stones didn't affect anything else.
By the way RB I'm 41 and was offered 3 embies at Centre for Life in Newcastle. I was led to believe this is standard practice if you're over 40. I hope thats right for you too.

I'm on my 3rd day of Synarel (sp?) now and feeling fine. Very tired but I suspect thats more to do with my lifestyle at the moment. Things are just so busy here this Christmas. I'm with my accupuncturist in the morning so hopefully that will help.
I had a very strange experience on Saturday actually. I found a couple of what I presumed were preg testing kits in the drawer-no box or instructions. So I thought it might be worth just checking as I was starting the drugs.
And there were two lines. I was only on Day 24 of a 30 day cycle so really far too early for a BFP so then I decided they must be OPK's. But surely day 24 its MUCH too late to ovulate for a 30 day cycle?? I really am a fuckwit. I had to go away for the night with my family so haven't really had time to think about it. They were Boots tests in a blue foil pack and there were 2 vertical lines. I'll have to go and have an investigation in my local Boots tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is feeling ok....

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mowmi · 15/12/2008 15:57

You should go and do another test before you take anymore sniffs! Go now (very exciting)
I'm not in work and driving myself mad...had builders here so have been stuck in the house all day. I've got period type pains, had them yesterday but the 3 day embies only went in on friday so I'm thinking they've barely had chance to implant so trying not to worry... going to do my zita relaxation cd!
LL how you doing? heard from the clinic yet? has it got any heavier? thinking of you x

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mowmi · 15/12/2008 16:12

oh darling I'm so sorry. it's so hard and I know exactly how you are feeling - my period arrived a couple of days before OTD last time (yours still seems a bit early) it's so shit. I still have everything crossed for you - there are plenty of pregnancies with early bleeds. If it is bad news then remember you responded really well and you will again - it's a numbers game... I kind of told myself we were probably looking at 3 goes for it to work - didn't stop me being devastated when the 1st didn't work!

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mowmi · 15/12/2008 18:32

no it doesn't. we're having a quiet one this year too - we've got a lovely new puppy - he's our excuse for not being able to travel etc. Plan to spend Xmas day dressing the dog as santa and an elf to keep myself amused! OTD is a bit too close to Xmas for my liking! At least I can spend the day drinking if it's bad news! x

nomoremagnolia · 15/12/2008 19:31

((LL))
Spook - don't mean to disappoint you but if it's a boots one I'm pretty sure you get a + if it's positive and a - if it's neg. plus the control line in a seperate window. Having said that if you're not sure it's a boots test you can't be sure of the result!

londonlottie · 15/12/2008 19:37

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mowmi · 15/12/2008 19:41

He's so beautiful - we've had him about 8 weeks he's a little bichon frise. He's great fun but I've just had to put him in the kitchen for some time out! Crime - seriously aggressive humping of my arm! He's so having them off as soon as he's big enough! I'm traumatised! x

flibbertywidget · 15/12/2008 20:01

Spook - I don't know enough about the different tests out there, but go get one of both to put your mind at rest! (and ours

LL - sorry your clinic wasn't anymore helpful. will you stick with them? The clinic I go to in Ireland is lovely (www.sims.ie) if you still want to go abroad. Mind you it may now be more expensive with the bloody euro.Still sending you hugs

Mowmi - if you had blasts put in (did you?) then implantation occurs between 2-3 days later. yes the cramping is usual on the progesterone and with the ET too, but it is also a sign of implantation. I have had it for the past 5 days and now get it periodically on both sides. Initially it was quite intense on my left side. God knows.. I wish they would devise some better test that lets you know NOW!!!

Your puppy sounds adorable. I have a furry baby too - except she is now 4 years old and totally spoilt. LMAO at your last comment about having his bits chopped!!! .

I have had a really lazy day. Been all over the place with emotions, keep crying,literally at anything! I was watching some father christmas movie and just kept blubbing - proper loon. I need to get a grip. But am feeling fine after yesterday's episode. God what a load of drama. think the morphine is still hanging about cos I felt really faint earlier. No idea how long that crap stays in your system. God knows how anyone can want to feel like for kicks!

right back to the goggle box

londonlottie · 15/12/2008 20:12

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sootykalucy · 15/12/2008 20:50

Hi LL so sorry to hear your news . . . don't give up completely, but I think the three tries mantra is a good one. Having said that the last attempt for me was my third try and I am going to go down the path again (albeit with a more low-key approach).

BTW I have some drugs - about ten days worth of menopur and some pregnyl (the HCG trigger drug) which I can vouch had been stored correctly and still within the expiry date. As I am heading to Australia on December 22 if anyone wants them I would be happy to hand them over - I am thinking of you LL as I am in North East London which I seem to remember you are too ? Am I correct ?

I am still only just coming to terms with my disaster cycle . . . happily the group dynamic of drunkenness over the festive season is masking my own avid participation . . . .

Hang in there Mowmi . . .

londonlottie · 15/12/2008 21:13

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