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Any on looking to start ivf/icsi in the new year?

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lucieloos · 21/11/2014 15:06

Just wondering if anyone would like to keep me company and share the ivf/icsi journey. DH and I are both 35 years old and have been trying to conceive our first child for 10months. DH has lowish sperm motility and I have a low amh (7.24). We haven't had any luck so far and so the next step will be ivf with icsi in the new year. We are thinking of starting end of feb or march. Would be great to share the journey with others in similar situations and hopefully make some friends along the way Smile

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kazcal · 18/03/2015 10:07

Hows everyone doing?. Ive just had 2nd scan of the week, my menopur was increased mon & now egg collection delayed until end of next wk. Got enough each side but need a bit more plumping up!!.x

BadgerFace · 18/03/2015 17:18

I am finding the wait really, really hard this week, aaaargh! I was hoping for some sore boobs or similar to give me a positive sign but nothing, then I tell myself not to be too despondent on no signs as when I was pregnant with DD I didn't get any symptoms until month 3 or 4 so it doesn't necessarily mean it's not worked, but then I need to prepare myself for a negative... And back and forth and back and forth and back and forth ad nauseum...

And then today I've felt a bit queasy all day. But perhaps that's just psychosomatic...

I take back my earlier advice, I want to test early!!! I am 6 days past a 5 day transfer and had no trigger shot to give a false positive. And I've got a big uni reunion on Friday which I would love to drink at if there's no implantation! Will try and be strong and hold out until Monday, but it's very hard...

Glad to hear you had a good scan kaz and that the follies are having a bit more time to ripen!

mrswishywashy · 18/03/2015 18:44

Badger the www it never seems to end. I've got my fingers crossed for a positive for you.

Fingers crossed kaz that your follies grow big and juicy.

I'm 6w4ds and finding it hard to fit in. First scan is Tuesday and I'm worried as I've no symptoms or the symptoms that I think I have are so slight that they could be in my head. It seems all the pregnancy buses are full of people who are super excited and although I am a bit excited I'm so much more anxious. I'm not sure when I'll be able to relax if ever. I don't want to complain as I know how lucky I am to be in this position but there is so long to go.

BadgerFace · 18/03/2015 19:41

MrsWW that is a completely normal feeling. For me, the worry lessened slightly after the first 6 week scan, and then a bit more after the 12 week scan and then further after the 20 week scan and subsequent ones. But I never really thought I would end up with a baby. It had been such a long journey that on some level I was convinced inside that it would end badly (which I kept to myself throughout). So it was a bit of a surprise when DD actually arrived... Wink I am willing Tuesday round for you, it's a great marker to get past.

kazcal · 19/03/2015 07:02

Hi ladies, this progress is all so long winded & makes us feel so anxious does'nt it, we cant help but worry over it. badger face & mww i wish you both all the luck in the world for yr outcomes. I will keep u in the loop with mine.. another scan tom...lets hope those bad boys are plumpin up nicely!!. fingers crossed. Wink Wink

Phephenson · 19/03/2015 11:22

what's an endo scratch please? I have endo and have had surgery for it a while back. I'm on 2ww on IVF and having spotting. If this doesn't work out then Prague is a very real possibility. I think I should have researched my options more in depth before just going along with the IVF unit suggestions of treatment... or maybe I'm just having a wobble today x

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lucieloos · 19/03/2015 12:42

Hi Phep an endo scratch is where they make a scratch on your womb lining in the cycle before you begin ivf. As it's healing it gives out chemicals and hormones which are meant to aid implantation. Some studies have shown it can increase success by 20%

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Phephenson · 19/03/2015 13:07

thanks lucieloos is that not standard on the NHS? I wasn't offered it and I have endo and have had surgery to remove some. They didn't think what I had left though would effect my chances of pregnancy but it just didn't happen naturally.

I'm on IVF round 1 now but I started spotting yesterday and it now looks increasing like AF as it's bright red. I'm gutted :-(

Phe x

BadgerFace · 19/03/2015 14:37

Oh Phe sorry to hear that. I've got my fingers crossed for you that it's just a bit of spotting and you'll get a BFP come Monday.

Thanks for the well wishes kaz. Keep us posted on your scans. Smile

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lucieloos · 19/03/2015 16:01

Oh I'm really sorry to hear that Phe it's not easy is it.

I don't think they offer the scratch as standard on the nhs. They may offer it if you have had a couple of failed cycles. I am having mine done privately. Big hugs to you x

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kazcal · 20/03/2015 10:56

Hi ladies, not great news from my scan today 1 egg growing bigger & faster than others & is drifting off. Have to go back mon if its in same place then egg collection will go ahead but if drifted further then egg collection will be cancelled & start whole process again Sad So had a cry moment but now back to keeping positive...anyone else experience this along yr journey's? x

laikalooo · 20/03/2015 17:25

Hi Kazcal - sorry to hear about your scan. I haven't experienced that but I know the thought of having to start all over again must be horrible. Fingers crossed for the big egg - it only takes one after all! It's such a roller coaster of emotion. Hope Monday goes well.

BadgerFace · 21/03/2015 14:37

Sorry to hear Friday's scan was not great news Kaz. But hopefully things will be better for you by Monday. I don't have direct experience of what you're going through but I have read loads of stories on here over the years of things radically improving from one scan to the next on the follicle front so things can easily improve.

Less than 48 hours now until I test. Trying very hard not to think about it and even harder to not open one of the tests hidden in my wardrobe to test early... I hate this waiting game. It's all one bit of wishing time away after another! The Cyclogest pessaries are getting right on my nerves today too, the wax is so awful! I preferred it when I was allowed to back passage them but was told front door only this cycle...

Sorry all, just realised that's all a bit moany! Hope the rest of you are having a nice Saturday ??

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lucieloos · 21/03/2015 14:57

Good luck badger, how many dpt are you?

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mrswishywashy · 21/03/2015 15:07

Fingers crossed for you badger. The Cyclogest is fun isn't it? No way would I be able to handle it front door, three times a day for the past five weeks and counting.

Kazcal, fingers crossed for you scan and hopefully your follies will behave.

Phe, how are you doing?

BadgerFace · 21/03/2015 17:33

Lucie I am 9 days past a 5 day transfer. I think it would probably show if I tested and it has worked as I have no trigger shot hcg in my system but I'm a bit too scared of the result to test early I think!

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lucieloos · 21/03/2015 20:16

Aww it must be hard Badger. I don't know how I am going to react to the dreaded 2ww next month! I think it's good that you have the willpower to wait. I know what I'm like if I'm sat in the house on my own I probably won't be able to resist a test. I know I will think if I test early and it's positive I can be put out of my misery earlier but then if it's negative there will be all sorts of worry!

Good luck anyway Badger, really have my fingers crossed for you.

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BadgerFace · 22/03/2015 20:17

I tested early tonight so DH didn't have to go straight to work after the result. It was a negative. ?? Although obviously I'm still holding out a ludicrous hope that the wee was just not concentrated enough and it will be a different answer in the morning... Pretty slim chance though!

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lucieloos · 22/03/2015 22:17

Sorry to hear that Badger. What type of test did you use?

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BadgerFace · 23/03/2015 07:57

Clear Blue early response digital. Negative again this morning so I guess that's it for this cycle. I am surpringly sanguine about it although DH had a bit of a cry this morning which set me off!

But I know how lucky we are already. We have 5 frosties left so hopefully the clinic will have space for us to go again from my April period and I will have some wine in the meantime! And of course we are incredibly blessed to have DD from our fresh cycle so I am eternally grateful that the embryologists picked her 3 years ago rather than the embryo I've just had implanted - the two embryos were neck and neck at the time...

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lucieloos · 23/03/2015 09:31

Oh im sorry to hear that badger. Is it worth double checking with a frer? I know the digis are not meant to be as sensitive and can take a little bit longer to show.

That's amazing you have so many frosties, it sounds like it's only a matter of time before you get your bfp. Big hugs x

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BadgerFace · 23/03/2015 14:45

I used a digital one last night but a non-digital this morning. I have a smidgen of hope until my bleeding starts but I know it's silly really! The most annoying part is that I called today to book my follow up appointment and they can't see me until 1 May which feels ages away. ?? So annoyed with myself for not booking it at embryo transfer. Why on earth didn't I?!

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lucieloos · 23/03/2015 21:31

That's annoying Badger, I know how hard it is waiting for these things. I'm driving myself up the wall at the moment waiting to get started! I hope it goes quickly for you though. Could you ask them to let you know if they have a cancellation?

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BadgerFace · 26/03/2015 06:17

How is everyone doing? AF is in full flow for me so now counting down the days until our follow up appointment so I can get back on the crazy train. Our house move should be happening in the next couple of weeks so we've got plenty to be doing to pass the time. I'll be ringing weekly in case of cancellations but don't hold out much hope.

I hope you got to collection Kaz.

How was the scan MrsWW?

You okay Phe?

I bet the jabs seem like second nature by now laika!

mrswishywashy · 26/03/2015 07:49

So sorry badger it's very difficult. I'm hoping the next treatment comes around quick so you get another try.

Scan was overwhelming, one beautiful heartbeat with all looking ok but I was a nervous wreck. Midwife appt next week and I'm going to see when next scan is and if I might get a private one between now and nhs one. I thought that once I was pregnant I'd relax but I'm a ball of nervousness.