Anyone else having IVF for second child after IVF for first?!?

[Bunnygirlie]

Hello!

We had IVF ICSI in January 2014 which resulted in our little boy born in October 2014. We started trying again when he's was 9 months hoping that nature would be on our side this time but after 3 months we decided to speak to the FC again to see if it was even worth bothering to try naturally. It wasn't and so we are to start IVF again very soon.

Looking for others going through the same thing if possible to be my buddy's

Hey KeepItGoing

Seeing consultant tom so will let you know then what she says.

How are you? You feeling OK? How many weeks are you now?

ET is tomorrow. When I last spoke to the embryologist (yesterday morning), all 4 embryos were doing well.
Going a bit crazy with it all as work deadlines are coming fast and I can't tell people why I'm so distracted and stressed already! I feel like saying "I've more important things to worry about than your deadline!" Could try it I suppose

Ooh good luck for today west, 4 still going sounds great! Rest up afterwards

And hope the consultation goes well sunshine. Thank you for asking I have been feeling v tired and a bit Sicky, but not too bad. I'm 9 weeks tomorrow :)

West good luck for ET tomorrow.... Glad to hear all 4 are doing well! Are you planning on any time off during the 2ww?

keep as bad as it is being tired and sicky it's all positive stuff. Have you got a date for your dating scan yet?

So... you know how I mentioned up thread that we might have to make a decision about how many embryos to transfer... Well, I now have 2 day 5 blastocysts in my womb!
We had the same situation as last time round - one great blastocyst and another good enough to transfer but not good enough to freeze. So have literally thrown all our eggs in one basket (as other 2 embryos have slowed right down and are unlikely to be freezable).

Keep thinking we're crazy to have done it but I know deep down I'd regret not giving it the best shot possible if I get a BFN next week. OTD is Fri 11th.

Hi all!

Keep - glad all ok so far
West - good luck for ET

Sunshine - what did consultant say or is that tomorrow? I don't have appt till 23rd

West congratulations on having two on board.....I don't blame you for trying them both if the second wasn't good enough to freeze. Get relaxing now for the next 8 days!!

Bunny appt was good thanks. She said no reason the ET didn't work other than it being nature's way. Said the 4 they froze are excellent quality and can do an FET whenever we want.....could've started the process at end of this month when AF due but we are going away in May and if it works would be better to have had 7 week scan (if it was successful) before we go an deadline would be tight. Waiting until after our hols most sensible option.

23rd will soon come round. Tbh with a toddler to look after the weeks do go by quickly.

Ps bunny will you go for FET asap with your frostie?

West - eeeeeek good luck!!!

Sunshine - I think we will probably wait till May too! We're going to miss March and I want to give April a miss as Christmas birthdays suck!

Oh wow west good luck!

Am lurking with intent as hopefully going to have FET in the next couple of months. Has taken hubby a few months to get his head round it again (plus finished BFing at Xmas so want all hormones etc to return to "normal"). Due to have smear next week so thought I'd rule out this month to make sure that's all OK (fingers crossed).
Sorry your ivf cycles didn't work. Really gutting after the first one did. It's all so uncertain isn't it? One success in the past doesn't guarantee success again.

Bunny Yey, we can be FET buddies!

West hope you're managing to chill out!

Fisher I recognise your name.... Think we are on another thread together. Welcome aboard! Sounds like you'll be havibg an FET at a similar time to Bunny and me. Will this be your first FET?

Fisher , just realised it's this thread I know your name from....doh!

Not really managing to chill. This 2ww seems a million times longer than the last time. Perhaps because last time I had ET on the Saturday of a very busy weekend and then a hen party the following weekend so I had no time to brood. I've tried to keep busy this weekend - cinema trip to see King Fu Panda 3 yesterday and today DD1 and I popped over to an NT house near us. Looking forward to work tomorrow for more distraction!

Urrgh! I don't envy your 2ww - I'm dreading it. I don't even have work for a distraction at the moment (got made redundant whilst preggers) although DD keeps me VERY busy. I've just had the annoyingness (word?) of being 3 days late with my period (I'm pretty regular) but didn't test as I knew I didn't feel any different. I seem to remember having strong cramps before my BFP after IVF. Vaguely hoped that my miraculous natural conception might have occurred! AF of course came last night So I'll have my smear next week then aim to ring our clinic next month (April). Yep, this'll be our first FET. Probably not best to tempt fate by DTD (to conceive) this month in case the smear shows up anything (although I can't imagine we'll use any contraception if we do DTD - contraception just seems wrong to me these days ).
Sorry for the ramble

West , hope the 2ww a little better with work to distract you. What date is otd?

fisher, sorry to hear that late AF got your hopes up. Such a bitch isn't it. I remember TTC my DD I was 6 days late one month (and only one month, in three years trying) and was convinced it had worked even tho I had a bfn on several tests. AF arrived on Xmas day, of all days! Good luck for your smear next week....they are such a joy aren't they! But a necessity!

Hope everyone else OK too and having a good week xx

west have you tested?? Good luck for tomorrow

keepitgoing, I've not tested as I couldn't face a negative result - or at least couldn't face going in for a blood test after that. No spotting so feeling positive. I'd better bloody be pregnant after the hormonal week I've had! My aim at work today was not to cry, as I have done Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! I managed though it was a close call. Half day tomorrow and then at least the uncertainty will be over.

I got a BFP!!! Could all still go wrong but today I have a BFP!

West CONGRATULATIONS!!! Amazing news! Know it's early days and you're bound to be cautious but that's fantastic!! When are you back to clinic? In two weeks?

Yay!! Congratulations there could be two in there... Enjoy today x

Congratulations! That gives us hope! Right...tell us everything you did...!!

Fisher, I'm not an example to follow - I only switched to decaff coffee today, certainly didn't chill out or destress and drank as normal somewhat over the government guidelines right up until starting treatment. I pretty much think it's a lottery but that you have "buy a ticket" to be in with a chance at all.
DH is now jokingly panicking that both embryos have split and we'll end up with 4 I'm trying not to think worry too much about how many.
Our scan is on 29th, so just after Easter.

hi folks, I had my ET today for 2nd round of IVF. First round we were really lucky and it worked first time, daughter nearly two now! This time round its been a lot more problematic with more hurdles along the way (cysts, low amh, blood tests as mysterious bruising, womb lining too thin, only 4 eggs fertilising etc) but keeping fingers crossed during 2ww. I keep thinking we can't be that lucky again surely!! Plus, this 2ww is going to be tricky with a very active heavy toddler in tow!

Congrats West and good luck Glummy!

Sunshine - how you doing? I'm struggling more than I thought I would. I found out this weekend that my cousin is pregnant and an NCT chum so lots of tears