Cycle buddies Aug/Sept 2016

[HelloMist]

Anyone just starting a cycle or about to?

I've just got the dates through for my first FET to TTC#2. My first LO is 18 months and was made with the help of ICSI and IVF. I start down regulating in a few weeks.

I've already gone through various emotions and I know there are a lot more to come! Anxiety and indecision wondering how I will cope with a second child if we're that lucky and the possible age gap. Sadness that my clinic told me I had to wean DD1 from the breast. Guilt at thinking about another and no longer 100% about her. (Especially if I weaned her and it doesn't work). Stupid thoughts that led me to test without telling DH when my second postpartum period (after weaning) didn't show on time (only spotting, false hope that it was implantation bleed. It's nearly impossible for us to conceive naturally though. AF came this weekend so here I am). Scared that it won't work. The stats are lower for FET and we only have 2 frosties.

The first injection will be at the end of a family holiday. I probably won't be drinking but don't really want to tell them why not yet. Despite all this I am excited too!

Anyone want to join me as cycle buddies?

Keeping everything crossed for your two you have on board! Xxx

Ladies I need your opinion! I was telling hubby about what the next steps were and actually realised...he hasn't got a clue about the details of the treatment I'm doing!! No clue whatsoever about a fairly simple 2 steps treatment - progesterone for period, clomid for ovulation. I'm feeling pretty angry, it makes me feel like it's my body so my treatment and he's not involved at all... Am I overreacting?

Tata don't be too angry, my OH was the same and didn't really understand until I gave him the book "Get a life", now he reads each section before it is due to happen! xx

My husband didn't realise my laparoscopy was under general anaesthetic until a couple of weeks before! (We had been told but think we were given so much info he hadnt taken it in!) Think he was shocked at how invasive it was and that really hit home. I think when it's all under discussion it's overwhelming and harder for men to realise the extent of it, whereas when you are having the treatment it's very real.

I totally get why you are frustrated but if your husband is anything like mine, I very much had to give him the details step by step... Big hugs xxx

We have that book too goodthings... I found it invaluable but husband never ended up reading it, I read out the male bits that were relevant at each point! Xx

I couldn't sleep... made it to 5.30 and felt hungry and unable to sleep without testing. So I did it and there is a faint second line! Need confirmation tomorrow so it's early days but

Yay I'm so pleased Mist, keeping everything crossed for you and looking forward to son great news xx

YAY!!!!!!!! That's excellent news!!!!! So pleased for you Mist!!! Xxx

Good luck today Goodthings xxx

Ps hope you get back to sleep now mist! X

Amazing news mist! This seems to be a lucky thread. Wonder who will be next?xx

Thanks Goodthings & Elles xxx It's reassuring to know that at least it's not just him then... I still think he could have been a bit more proactive and read about it but maybe I can see how it's trickier for him to understand...

Mist that's such fantastic news!!! I hope it's confirmed very very soon xx

Goodthings good luck today, will be thinking of you!

Elles how are you feeling?

Hi all,

So appointment didn't go too well, I've not responded to the drugs very well. There is one egg on the left ovary which is too small to mention and one ready on the right with 3 smaller ones. They have said to carry on injecting until Friday and they will rescan me and see what they want to do. So currently feeling very disheartened and hoping the others grow by Friday on my right.

Anyone else had this issue? Xx

Hi Goodthing, I'm so sorry it was disappointing Don't be discouraged though, it might take a tad longer for your body to respond to the treatment but no doubt you'll get there!! Fingers xx your follies get to where they need to by Friday xxx

Thanks tata xxx

Goodthings, big big hugs xxx
So sorry to hear this, but...I have heard of this happening and it's very common to rescan you - one of my friends had about 3 scans before they let her trigger so it is possible that they just need longer. What dose are you on? Have they upped it?
XXXXX

Tata, I am a mess!!!! I cried at work again today - mostly because school was so full on and then I have to do my pessary at lunch then lie down after - the only place that is vaguely private is the corner of a classroom (banned children) and someone walked in :( One day I am sure I will laugh at how ridiculous I must look, lying on my blanket doing my marking?! Hope you are feeling better? I meant to say, my husband goes so far then he will just completely shut down when he is feeling overwhelmed by it all - he goes all quiet and I have to worm it out of him that he is finding it a lot to take it - whereas I talk about it/cry... tell you guys ;) XXX

Hi Elles, thanks for your reassurance, although I'm on the highest dose (450) of bemfola so not really sure if I have any other options. Suppose I'll find out for sure on Friday.

Sorry to hear someone walked in on you today? Did you have to tell them why you were there? Fingers crossed for a BFP for you next week xxx

Luckily they are really sweet and didn't ask but they must have been wondering!
I am keeping everything x that your follies will go for it ready for fri xxx

Awww Elles sweety I'm so sorry!! I hope you're better today? Yes for SURE you'll think back and laugh when it's all behind you xxx
And thanks for sharing about your DH, I usually have to worm stuff out of mine too, but for this I was secretly hoping I wouldn't have too, it's hard enough having to manage my own emotions!! But I've explained it all to him now so I think we're good...for a few months at least!

Goodthings at what time is your appt tomo? I know how frustrating it is but better you'll get there!!!

AFM I'm a bit confused, yesterday was the last day on progesterone and during my appt the doc said I should get AF right away and start clomid 2 days after (so technically should start tomo). But nothing's happening, I don't have any of the usual symptoms and when I called the ACU this morning the nurse was like 'Oh sweety you have to wait more than that and tomorrow is too soon to start the clomid'
So hopefully the Doc is calling me back to explain....

Fcuk when did they start you on clomid? Was is on Day 1 of AF? or after?

Just spoke to the ACU so am now much clearer on what to do i.e waiting for day 2 of AF...whenever that is...

Tata glad they explained it all - how confusing!
Feeling much better today thank you - slept lots, much needed!!!!

Hey Tata, they had me taking it day 2-6. So the day AF appears is day 1...one happy side effect of the Clomid I found was that Af was almost non existent. Glad they explained it to you. Xx

Thanks!!
Yep Fcuk that's what they told me, day 2 of AF and then for 5 days. Patiently waiting for AF now. Ironically...

Hi all, hope everyone is doing ok?

Mist, how are you getting on?

Elle's, hope you're feeling ok, any feelings/symptoms or is it too early?

AFM, had another scan today and the big one is too big now, there are 4 growing together and nothing still on left side. Am back in again on Sunday for another scan and hopefully egg collection on Tuesday all being well. Xxxx

I'm OK thanks, Goodthings! My clinic test was positive too so I picked up more drugs to keep me going until next week (and hopefully beyond, onto early scan). I feel very lucky but also still cautious.

Had a few twinges yesterday but think it's normal (though I don't really remember them so early on last time.) In hindsight I think there were a few other symptoms though that's easier to say now! (eg funny tummy a few times, strange dreams, waking hungry. Dreams could be from the progesterone).

Hope EC goes well. Sorry the numbers are low but hopefully it will still be enough. They may use the info to adjust your treatment in a future cycle, though I hope this one is a success!

Tata, yes it's ironic needing to wait for AF in this process . Glad you're clearer on the process and hope you get to start soon!

Hello lovelies!

Tata isn't it ironic that after years of not wanting AF, you now need it?! Hope it comes soon!

Goodthings.. I had a couple of follies which got too big... Sounds more positive though and hopefully Tuesday will be the day! Keeping fingers x!

Yay mist glad all good so far! Have you got date for early scan?

Fcuk hope you are ok?

So in a week.. We will know! Really I know we could test on weds but would rather hang on and do it with time together after. Been feeling bit sore at times and tired so just taking it easy :)

Have you all got a nice weekend lined up? Xx

Hi Ladies, hope everyone had a good weekend? How's everyone feeling?

Goodthings did you have a scan today? Have they confirmed EC for tomorrow? Keeping everything crossed for you xx

Mist that's sooo great it's confirmed!!!! So happy for you

Elles I hope you will be next to get a bfp!! How alhave you been feeling?

AFM af arrived today so starting clomid tomorrow, I'll take it in the evening to (hopefully) avoid the side effects. The journey continues