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Would love to hear your Donor egg ivf stories

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wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 14/02/2015 07:16

I'm booked for DEIVF in April and nervously excited. we are travelling to Czech Republic. I'm in my 40's!
Would love to hear your success stories...good or bad Smile

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wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 19/02/2015 07:42

*Purple....I just realised you mentioned the same statistics in your post. We must have rwad the same article Smile

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purplemeggie · 19/02/2015 09:29

ooh, I hadn't read it, Elba'sMrs (wasn't sure what to call you with that nickname!) - that was what my consultant said, but it's nice to have it affirmed independently Smile. And great that this thread is making you feel better. I met someone yesterday who has gorgeous twins conceived with DE - more happy endings.

purplemeggie · 19/02/2015 09:29

ooh, I hadn't read it, Elba'sMrs (wasn't sure what to call you with that nickname!) - that was what my consultant said, but it's nice to have it affirmed independently Smile. And great that this thread is making you feel better. I met someone yesterday who has gorgeous twins conceived with DE - more happy endings.

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 19/02/2015 16:46

Elba'sMrs suits me just fine...Wink Wink
How lovely that your friend got twins. I have hovered on a couple of forums on fertility friends and have seen a few ladies for whom the outcome hasn't been so positive. I keep trying to keep it real and remember the statistics involved in this whole process.

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purplemeggie · 19/02/2015 22:09

Well there is that, but after a year of IVF and IVF threads on here, I've seen quite a bit of real and I'm happy to hear a bit of optimism. I guess it's all about balance, really, isn't it? I do believe that believing in positive outcomes makes them more likely....

Pocket1 · 20/02/2015 18:29

Wouldleavehome, I'm so excited for you.

I have a beautiful 18 month old dd following de ivf (in the uk). It was a long and emotional journey at the time. Now I can hardly remember a thing - but then I am chasing a toddler about the place.

Wishing you a LO of your very own very soon SmileSmileSmile

Pocket1 · 20/02/2015 18:29

Ps. I'm in my 40s too Smile

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 20/02/2015 21:49

more lovely positive news from *pocket.....thank you.
Today I received my list of meds and insttuctions to order them. Wow....this is actually happening Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

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purplemeggie · 22/02/2015 12:46

Woo hoo. Good luck Elba'sMrs. Progress here today, too - AF arrived, so I've started the meds. LOADS of meds. Blimey, there's a lot, considering it ought to be simpler than OE IVF!

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 22/02/2015 16:42

Eeek ....excitedly nervous for you Purplemaggie. Just out of interest, whats your protocol? I have had the list but have no idea when/ how they will be taken. On mine there is Norethisterone tablets a Diphereline Sr injection and some Estrimax tablets. maybe somebody can enlighten me SmileSmile

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purplemeggie · 22/02/2015 19:07

Thank you Smile.
It's mind-boggling isn't it - not sure if you've done OE IVF already - assuming you have since you're now doing DE, but not necessarily. I "understood" all my meds in the UK, now I have similar things with totally different brand names and it's all very confusing! Dr Google has helped Wink

So. I was on the pill from 21 Jan - 21 Feb, to sync my cycle with the donor. For the last week, I have been down-regging on Synarel nasal spray twice a day, and I will continue with this until the night before EC.
From today, I have Estrimax (this is oestradiol, to thicken the lining the equivalent I had in the UK was progynova), three times a day until 2nd March, then 2 tablets twice a day from then on.
I am taking prednison, which is a steroid, to minimise immune reactions. My UK equivalent was prednisolone. I am on 1/2 tablet.

In addition to the above, I am taking two vitamin/mineral supplements: one of magnesium and vit B6 and one of metafolin. I can't remember what the mag/B6 was for, but the metafolin is a more easily absorbed form of folic acid and was prescribed because I have had one successful pregnancy, followed by several pregnancy losses and infertility. Apparently some women don't absorb folic acid properly and while they usually have enough reserve for one pregnancy, they don't have enough to sustain further ones. They didn't do any tests, just assumed from my history.

Is this similar to your protocol? I'm really not a fan of the Synarel spray - it tastes vile for ages I use it - I quite liked my buserelin injections (after being terrified about sticking needles in my stomach!) as it left me feeling lovely and zen-like Smile.

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 23/02/2015 08:23

Lordy...thats quite some amount of medications.
I never got to try IVF using my own eggs. I got several rounds of clomid as I got a BFP on the first go (mmc at 10 weeks) and I think they just let me keep going. We were lucky to be offered some IUI last year but this was only because DH was away in Afghan and they decided that due to time factors with my age it was the only way not to waste time. Sadly DH's sample didnt survive freezing well and on the second round my body just gave up and didnt respond atall. So, DE became my only option. Where I live there is a shortage of donors...infact there are none and although I am entitled to NHS treatment for DEIVF the wait could be years so we decided to go to Reprofit.

I'm thinking that I will probably take Norethisterone to bring on AF, followed by the Diphereline shot to baseline then start on the estrogen tablets to build the lining. I haven't been given any progesterone as yet so I'm thinking that would be purchased when we go to Czech in April, as it mentions in the letter that ongoing medication would need to be purchased when we are there.

We have had to opt for using a frozen egg purely due to timing issues(would have preferred a fresh cycle but hey) Dh has very rigid times for leave and it was incredibly difficult for me to get time off from my work at the same time as him which meant we couldnt really play with dates should any timing issues be identified nearer the time.

So ...how long before you leave for your trip *Purple

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Jelliebabe2 · 28/02/2015 23:14

Hiya! Im newly (4weeks) pregnant from donor egg ivf! We went to Gennet in Prague. I m 40 with vvv low amh and 2 unsuccessful tries with my own eggs! Donor was a no brained for me. My clinic has 70% success rate too!

I've got my first scan in 2 weeks! We'll be able to see how many! Eeeeek. Grin. Good luck!

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 01/03/2015 20:01

thats fantastic to hear Jelliebabe.. you must be over the moon. I'm just awaiting delivery of my medications to gwt the ball rolling ....Smile

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cherrycoconut · 08/03/2015 19:44

Fantastic to hear these positive donor baby stories, keep 'em coming! Grin
We had one failed cycle last year and we're gearing up for our second go at DEIVF now. Fingers, toes, everything crossed for this one!

I was diagnosed with POF two years ago age 33 and like many feel like I'm very over the genetics thing.

Purple and ElbasMrs, good luck for your upcoming treatment. I think the DE protocol seems to vary quite a lot depending on ovarian activity. I adjusted my HRT to sinc with the donor, then I've had norethisterone and a scratch and now on Progynova and aspirin. Start uterogestone and Clexane after transfer in a week or sos time to help with blood clotting ishoos.

Congrats Jellie! Roll on your scan Smile

cherrycoconut · 08/03/2015 20:21

On top of epigenetics I also read this the other day about mother and child being linked at cellular level - not just because of what the mother gives the child, but also what the child gives back to the mother. Not only do they become you, but you become a part of them too. How cool is that?!

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 12/03/2015 07:46

cherry...thank you. I 'm going to have a good look at that article this evening. I will keep everything crossed for your DEIVF coming up. I cant believe its a month until we leave to go away. ...eek. I am expecting a link up with my consultant to explain how I need to take my medications....and that dreadful looking needle which I am guessing has to go in my bum!!!! lol.
how is everybody else doing?

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Dusty27 · 16/03/2015 12:45

So lovely to hear many positive stories on here. I first got a v low amh result 3yrs ago and have had all sorts of bloods etc done since but only now since being properly referred in Nov 14 are we starting to get somewhere. I am going in for a laproscopy soon and could end up loosing my left fallopian tube. I'm actually more worried that now suddenly my FSH ad jumped right up. I'm not good at waiting so feel like I need to be researching options and preparing myself. DE looks like it could be the most sensible option but not sure I've got my head around that possibility yet.

resipsa · 16/03/2015 16:54

Cherry I have my 20 week scan on Weds. I love you for posting that linkWine. It was at DD's 20 week scan that I really felt 'this is real'!

cherrycoconut · 16/03/2015 20:40

Thanks Elba, best of luck with your treatment. What news on that needle?!

Dusty the route to DE is a big step and there is undoubtedly a grieving process to go through to accept it - but in the end it's amazing and exciting to have this option and for that I feel lucky. I've no doubt there would be bigger upset not to have this choice at all though I do sometimes wonder how the hell we got here! Though I heartily hope you don't have to!

Congrats Resipa, how wonderful! Glad you enjoyed the link. Wow, cell transfer is really happening for you right now.

Our donor has EC on Wednesday and then our game starts in ernest...

wouldleavehomeforIdrisElba · 17/03/2015 07:02

Good luck for scan Resipsa....how exciting x

Dusty.....I agree with everything Cherry says. infact she put it very well. Good luck on your journey.

And Cherry....I am super nervously excited for you. let us know how it all goes. When do you travel?

Afm...DH and I are visiting relatives for this week as we have a wedding on Friday. This is also the day my injection is due Angry . I will be sneaking off to the hotel room to get my drug fix lol. Had a mild panic yesterday as an email arrived to say flight times had been changed meaning our connecting flight would not arrive in time for our flight to BRNO and both were the only flights going out that day. Its meant (after much panic) that we now need to fly to London the night before and stay in a hotel. Fingers crossed nothing else happens as its costing a small fortune Shock .

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resipsa · 17/03/2015 16:55

Cherry - eek, it's all about to kick off for you, then. Best of luck. I hated the absence of 'control' but felt better when I talked myself into acknowledging that control is an illusion most of the time anyway! It's an exciting but nerve-shredding time. Will it help for me to remind you that by Monday, this bit will be over then you've just got the horror of the 2WW to face? No? Thought not Smile. We're all hoping that the Easter Bunny turns into a stork for you.

resipsa · 17/03/2015 16:57

Wouldlove - my theory is that the more spanners are thrown in the (carefully) planned works, the better luck you have in the end. Good luck with it all and try not to stress too much.

resipsa · 17/03/2015 17:01

Dusty - hope you come to a decision that is right for you soon. It was something that I accepted quite quickly but I'm a pragmatist (take the easy option!) by nature and already have a biological child so acknowledge that it was probably an 'easier' step for me to embrace.
Good luck to you too, wherever you get to next.

cherrycoconut · 17/03/2015 20:12

Elba eeek! What Resipsa said, I'm sure it will work out fine but it doesn't help the nerves! We're having treatment in the UK so no travelling for us. TX Saturday or Monday depending on how we go. Thanks for the tips and the good wishes, none of this is easy hey?!