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#makeithappen TTC through Donor IUI or Donor IVF or just undecided – all welcome! Thread #6

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kwick · 24/02/2017 13:13

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/2832207--makeithappen-TTC-through-Donor-IUI-or-Donor-IVF-or-just-undecided-all-welcome
Here is the link to the one before that one: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2769549-TTC-through-Donor-IUI-or-Donor-IVF-or-just-undecided-all-welcome-makeithappen-loadsofBFPs
Here is the link to the thread before that: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2688511-TTC-through-Donor-IUI-or-Donor-IVF-or-just-undecided-all-welcome-makeithappen
Here is the link to the one before that one: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2587046-TTC-through-Donor-IUI-or-Donor-IVF-or-just-undecided-all-welcome
And the one before that!: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/1877198-Donor-IUI

#makeithappen TTC through Donor IUI or Donor IVF or just undecided – all welcome!  Thread #6
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pickle162 · 24/03/2017 12:33

Wow speedy gonzalez pez! So excited for you, sending lots of positive thoughts to those little eggs x

Calz81 · 24/03/2017 12:33

Wishing everyone the best for today who have something happening. I can't keep up who's got what apologies but I am thinking of you xx

HopingForALittleOne · 24/03/2017 12:38

Good luck everyone today who is having treatment or scans x

Karendvm · 24/03/2017 13:09

One baby! Not sure how I feel about that. I think a bit relieved. Good heartbeat and measuring on time. Dr will scan me every two weeks because he knows about my mmc at 10 weeks. I'm going to spend today being happy and leave my worries for tomorrow.

Good news for you pez!

Kwick hope today is going ok.

StorkAhoy · 24/03/2017 13:11

karen congrats on that and yes enjoy being happy!

witchmountain · 24/03/2017 13:14

Oh good Karen! One is safer, put it that way. Glad they are keeping an eye on you.

Latenightreader · 24/03/2017 13:26

Lots of eggs retrieved! I cried a bit when they told me.

INeedNewShoes · 24/03/2017 13:26

Karen - Great news that your scan showed a healthy baby (and measuring on time is a good sign Smile)

How many weeks are you now?

You're allowed to be relieved that its one baby. I think its quite common for the 2nd embryo not to make it but most women would never know there had even been two because by the time they have a 12-week scan there would be no clue that more than one had ever existed.

INeedNewShoes · 24/03/2017 13:27

Oh brilliant news Late Smile

Bear1980 · 24/03/2017 13:28

Yay great news for both of you karen and late.

Hopefully it will be a good news day for all

Karendvm · 24/03/2017 13:28

Great news late!

Calz81 · 24/03/2017 13:49

😊💐🌹💕 for you lovely ladies.
Great news x

Munrowalker · 24/03/2017 13:50

Wow pez you move fast! It's great you don't have to wait long.
Wow Karen. That's great you've got a strong heart beat there. And one is much healthier and less risk so try to think of it that way. Now go be happy!!!
Late, super news on the eggs.

My first iui is due end of next week. I'm pretty nervous about monitoring my ovulation and missing it or mistiming and wasting a cycle.

CautionHormone · 24/03/2017 13:59

That's excellent news Karen! Measuring on time is always a good sign, how many weeks does this put you at?

Late, that's also great news. That's the first bit over and done with, and the fact you've got lots of eggs means lots of chances, surely?! Will have everything crossed for you.

Kwick, am thinking of you. Flowers

INeedNewShoes · 24/03/2017 14:04

Munro - just stock up on the really cheap one-step OPKs and dip your wee twice a day from now and then every 4 hours (give or take) starting 3 days before you would normally ovulate. That way, there is no way you can miss the surge and you'll have good info on precisely when the surge started for timing purposes.

Karendvm · 24/03/2017 14:15

Thanks everyone. I'm at 7 weeks4days. One day at a time.

kwick · 24/03/2017 14:24

Shamefully behind again!!!

I am currently waiting to see consultant for test results 😬

witch I do not know either but I am sick of raising with boss. Spoke to her today - this role will mean taking a pay cut too BUT I DON'T CARE if it means a better quality of life and means I can do something where I feel in control (well more than now) again.

Welcome @Laura7883

@Everhopeful76 nice to see you again. I understand that you want to honour Mabel with a sibling but any baby you have, by any means will be her little brother or little sister.

karen Flowers hope you are more rested now.

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Pez82 · 24/03/2017 14:24

Reading this makes me super happy karen and late (blaming it on the injections but I nearly cried)

Munro, you won't miss it don't worry - I was testing on 5 different brands as I was so scared! They might also check your blood so don't worry

I'm sat at work with my trousers open under my top 😂😂

kwick · 24/03/2017 15:06

That is good news about the moulla pickle

Wow that is quick pez

karen congratulations!!! Enjoy every minute!

That is great news late

Thanks for all your support.

I have spoken to consultant - on plus side the tests did not show blood thickening issues or chromosomal issues in me. The two MCs remain unexplained.
She is advising donor egg or donor embryo. Clinic will not support any more IVFs with my eggs but will support IUIs as less invasive.
No more treatment until my BMI is below 35.
I got her to prescribe me Metformin but clearly I need to diet and exercise too.
I have to do this ladies!!! But I am feeling shattered and like time is running out fast.
I think I will contact Spanish clinic now.

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Munrowalker · 24/03/2017 15:50

Hi kwick
If it's weight loss you're after then I would recommend slimming world. You can easily lose 1-3 pounds per week and still have good sized portions etc. I'd go to the club, it does make you more accountable and get better results.
However, I don't fully agree with all of slimming world recommendations since I've learnt more about diet, nutrition and exercise. Over the last 2 years I've increased my exercise and thrown the slimming world ways aside in favour of balancing my macros. I've actually put on weight but dropped a dress size. I'm stronger and fitter.....this is literally the only benefit of a 3 year nhs waiting list.
But slimming world for quick results!
Also, thanks pez. My clinic provides the clear blue tests which I think are pretty accurate and they will do a blood test on the day of the iui to check I've monitored correctly. They offer daily bloods but it's 2 1/2 hrs drive to get there so I can't really go every day I might be ovulating!

kwick · 24/03/2017 15:58

Thanks munro I already go to a drop in SW club - but do not follow at all - so will start up on earnest. I already wanted to start swimming and yoga again - having a new job will help with that. Right now I do not eat right or exercise because a) I am lazy and a glutton, b) I just cannot handle when travelling around all the time.
No more Cake for me!!!

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witchmountain · 24/03/2017 16:00

Great news Late! Fingers crossed for a positive phone call about fertilisation (tomorrow?) and then one about blastocysts.

Pez sounds like the follicles have been doing well! Moving forward at speed!

Kwick less important thing first - job - did you get a bit more clarity this morning? Agree re pay cut, I wouldn't care either, your sanity will be worth it.

Onto the important thing. I know you have to do it and still think somehow you will! I guess unexplained is annoying in that an explanation might have helped for next steps, but on the other hand some possible explanations could have been unwelcome news. Good they ruled out a couple of potential issues. I think contacting IVI (?) is a good move. Find out what they would recommend. Maybe request a copy of your notes now - doesn't preclude doing more with the current clinic but will help give a future clinic the best picture possible? You can give them a pretty detailed account of your treatment and the outcomes but the test results etc might be good too.

Agree with Munro about slimming world. My sister lost 5 stone and have seen other friends lose a lot. The advice about diet is dubious in my opinion (based on second hand info - I haven't done it) - too focused on fat rather than sugars. But in the short term it works.

Bear1980 · 24/03/2017 16:01

Good luck munro I am sure you won't miss it, as the others said just keep testing regularly. I did loads of tests on cheapies this month and then confirmed with clear blue digital when I thought I got +ive.

I am with you on the weight loss kwick got 2 months before my first iui and would like to get my weight down as much as possible by then while still eating sensibly so exrcise it must be.

Had my final test today (Hycosy) which went well so just consent and payment now and I am ready to start eek! Think I have found the donor I like but will decide need to decide for sure and order. Don't know whether to wait for consent or whether just to order now so it is ready and waiting.

witchmountain · 24/03/2017 16:01

There's probably enough of us on here to start a bloody weight loss club!

Karendvm · 24/03/2017 16:43

kwick I hope you can get the work situation sorted out. I think you need less stress. I honestly don't know how you do all the travel! As for the weight loss, at least it is warming up so you can get outside for More activity. Have you contacted the Spanish clinic?

munro you won't miss it. I was always worried I would, but if you are doing sticks 3 times a day it's just not possible. Remember to hold your wee for a few hours. That's all. It was definitely my least favourite part of the process.

bear good to hear your test went well. Does this mean you start with your next cycle?