IVF Cycle buddies November/December

[Cityzen74]

I'm due to start the Short Protocol when AF arrives next week and I wondered whether anyone else was in the same situation and would like to join me? I'm pretty nervous about everything so would love to offer some support to others in the same situation and get some advice and support as well. You don't have to be on the Short Protocol of course - any other protocols welcome too!

To introduce myself am 41, been ttc for over 2.5 years and in that time had at least 1 chemical pregnancy and a miscarriage at 6 weeks. We get one chance on the NHS where we live and don't know if we'll be able to afford another go if this doesn't work so am feeling the pressure!

I'm doing well thanks guys, so far not showing any symptoms of ohss except for being bloated which they said would be normal after EC. I've been drinking water so much and it's been annoying having to put a jug down there and measure me wee about 15 times a day!! Haha.

Lemon yay on the 11 eggs and good luck for tomorrow's call. Hope ur recovering well from EC.

Goodthings great u got two five days on board!!! I hope ur 2ww goes fast!! As for baths, I'm not sure. Some say yes others say no. I'd stay clear just in case but keep ur feet warm all the time coz it increases blood flow to the uterus. Something I learned from my acupuncturist.

Mrscrabtree it must be difficult but try to remain positive and keep urself busy. Have u read that get a life book? It's a survival guide for couples going through ivf and offers advise at every stage including the 2ww.

Lopi it's good u didn't tell anyone, we haven't told anyone either although I was close to. I've told my manager at work coz I needed the time off for apps etc but no friends family etc. Mostly because I can't be bothered with the questions and explaining.

My posts always end up being long don't they!!

AFM the clinic will call me tomorrow to tell me if they want to do day three or if we can hold out until day five. FX it's day five. I also have to go to outpatients for a blood test and then to the clinic for an appointment to discuss the results of the blood test which will show if I have ohss or not and what the next steps are if I do or don't etc.

Sorry for the long post again x

Got the call this morning and only 4 fertilised. Quite worried now about having any good enough to freeze. 🙁

Hey Lemon, sorry you're disappointed. It's so hard isn't it, so many hurdles to jump. That's still a decent number though I think and hopefully those 4 are good ones and will make it all the way through! Sending good vibes to you and your little embies x

Lemon, please try not to worry (easier said than done), I only had 5 and didn't think we stood a chance but all made it to day 5 so Sebring you lots of love and luck and really hoping they make it. Will they freeze at day 3/5 or 6? Xxx

Thank you. Hopefully they will be good enough to freeze or at least one anyway. I just wish we had the option of transferring them if not. I think they will freeze at day 3. Next update on Thursday.

Hope you're all doing ok. X

Try not to worry Lemon - it is disappointing but 4 is still a good number. And I do think the days between EC and ET are the most stressful, so give yourself some slack. I had a big cry when we only got 2 fertilised out of my 8 eggs (so recommend emotional release if that's what you need) but now trying to be chilled about it all - there's sod all I can do, so I figure it's my only option. x

Don't worry Lemon everyone always says it only takes one. There are so many hurdles to get through but you will get there. The clinic know what they are doing so hopefully all of yours are fighters xx

Hi ladies, hope you don't mind me joining. I'm 33, my husband is 39 and had problems conceiving due to low sperm count so paying for icsi. Just had et yesterday and looking for others to chat to about the whole process while I twiddle my fingers and hope it develops.

Welcome stand, I had my ET yesterday too so OTD is next Friday and seems to be dragging already!

Did you have one or two transferred?

This is my second cycle and I promised myself I'd be different in this 2ww but have started off just the same (constantly in google)!

Wishing you lots of luck and sticky embies xx

Hi Good things,
It definitely feels longer than 36hours, although feel a bit nervous about testing just before Xmas.

Only had one transfered on day 3. And 2 more in the lab but find out tomorrow if they got to blastocyst stage so we can freeze.

This is my first cycle and new to the whole process, it's a bit daunting. Trying to take my mind off it all with work but I've found myself on Google a lot too. Just hope work don't look at my search history lol.

I still feel quite bloated from the ec on Friday. Have you had any issues with bloating etc?

The best of luck to you too xx

Stand, fingers crossed for the call to see how many can be frozen, I was meant to get my call yesterday but I didn't hear from them so assume there weren't any to freeze. I know what you mean I'm testing on 23rd! I'm feeling bloated and constipated but think it's from the cyclogest.

Lemon, how are you feeling?

Liberte, how did the call go yesterday? Are you able to have transfer?

Mrscrabtree and LoPI test date getting closer, how are you both feeling?

AFM, I don't know what's wrong with me I'm an emotional mess (not like me at all and I'm
Sure I wasn't like this on first cycle) but felt really "neggy" last night and can't stop crying this morning! Think I'm trying to protect myself from BFN and prepare for worst but I know I need to be positive argh what's wrong with me! Xxx

Hello all. Just popped in to cheer you all on. Lots of exciting news on here. MrsCrabtree and LoPI it must be coming up to OTD soon. Have got my fingers crossed for you both. I think someone said their date was Saturday. That's my birthday so I hope you get good news that day!

Good things that is very exciting about having 2 on board. Sorry you are not feeling so good. You have been through such a lot and I think it isn't surprising that you feel emotional. I hope that you can look after yourself and that you are able to feel more positive in the days to come. You have done so well and I really hope there is a positive outcome on 23rd December.

Lemon sorry to hear you can't have a transfer this time but hopefully you will get some to freeze and you can have the transfer in the next few months. It seems that there is so much waiting in all of this isn't there which is really hard. Sending you lots of good wishes.

Liberte hope you are keeping well and no signs of ohss. It sounds like you are taking good care of yourself.

Welcome Stand and good luck for your 2ww. I started this thread but I am waiting now probably until January because I got a BFP on the day I should have started treatment but had an early miscarriage so need to have one period before starting again at the end of January.

Hope everyone has a good day x

Hi all. I'm feeling ok today thank you. I am trying to just hope for the best. In the meantime I've arranged an appointment with a gynae consultant for next week to see about the polyp removal. Nice to have something actually within my control for once!

Goodthings sorry you're feeling emotional. You're full of extra hormones and this is such an emotionally charged process I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.

How are you feeling Cityzen? Are you frustrated about the wait until Jan or is it good to have time to get your head together? I'm so sorry about your miscarriage.

Welcome stand!

Welcome stand and nice to heard from you cityzen. Yes, I am testing on your b'day so I hope that proves a good day for both of us!

goodthings - it's tricky isn't it? I am also flitting between prepping for bad news and then feeling almost too hopeful (as I think up names). Actually, it's not so much tricky as a total head fuck! My body feels very normal still.... had another wobble over this last night... I thought this close to OTD I might have some 'signs'.... did you test early last time? I'm more tempted now that I am so close.... but would appreciate any thoughts on the matter.

lemon - glad you feel better for having made appointment. It's definitely good to have something solid to control in this very unpredictable process. Was there another update due today as well?

libertie - has your ET transfer been set yet? Hope you are doing OK.

Glad to hear you are feeling ok today Lemon. It's good that you have arranged your appointment with the consultant. Hope that goes well and is good that it will happen soon as well.

Thank you for asking about me. When I started spotting I was really upset and I felt as though it was so unfair to get a positive and then to miscarry just a week or so later. I was annoyed with myself for even trying naturally before my IVF cycle. But I realise that none of this is fair and have tried to accept what has happened and move on and just try to look forward positively to January. I was quite surprised that I have been able to carry on and just go to work etc. I had a miscarriage in June and I was off work for 4 weeks as I was so devastated. That was more 'complicated' though as I had to have surgical management as they thought it was a molar pregnancy (it wasn't in the end) and had to wait ages to find out results from lab etc. This time everything happened naturally and because it was so early it physically wasn't as bad. I suppose it also helps that I have my IVF cycle to prepare for too so that helps me to keep positive.

Will be thinking of you at your appointment. Do let us know how you get on with everything. X

MrsCrabb - how are you doing today? Have you got 4 days left before OTD? Are you going to test early?

LoPI, I did test early but hoped it was too early and then I started spotting 2/3 days before OTD which turned into an awful period (won't go into detail as disgusting due to cyclogest). I'm really going to try and hold out till next Friday and will probably get my hopes up if period doesn't show before (last cycle I started spotting on normal period due date).

Lemon, I'm glad you're feeling ok.

Just had the call from embryologist and unfortunately none of the three remaining were good enough to freeze so more crying for me! Xxx

Goodthings - thanks for your comments. That's helpful. I'm now resolved to hold out. And I am so sorry about that your other embies didn't make it to freeze - but fingers crossed the strong ones you have on board will make it all the way xxx

Good things sorry to hear you don't have any to freeze. That is upsetting. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you though that you get your bfp this time. Take care of yourself.

LoPI yes I hope Saturday is a good day for you!

Thanks ladies, been busy on google as two I had transferred were graded 4bc and 3ca so not great either, I suppose I'll just have to wait and see.
Sorry for the negativity today! Going to give myself a kick up the bum! Xxx

Stand - Welcome and good luck during your 2ww. I have never got to that stage but I read that its the hardest part of the process so be good to yourself. I am also still bloated from EC which I had on saturday. TMI but are you constipated too? I don't have trouble going to the loo but my insides feel like I am "bunged up". Not sure if this is normal!

Goodthings sorry to hear you are so emotional but give yourself a break. How can you not be? If you need to cry then cry, don't bottle it up. Do try and remain positive though. You have to remember that you have a day 5 on board so your embies got as far as they could before going back inside you. Don't worry about grading etc I know all clinics do it but I keep reading it only takes one so focus on that for now. Sorry that you didn't have any left to freeze, lets hope the 2 you have on board are the ones!

Cityzen74 hope you are coping ok as can be. Look after yourself, enjoy the holidays and take the time to prepare for your cycle xx

Lemon - good luck with your polyp removal. Any idea on timescale?

LopI - good luck for testing on Sat - I agree with Goodthings its better to wait until then. I don't plan on testing early.

AFM I had blood tests yesterday to see if I have OHSS. They also checked my weight and measures my waist and will check again tomorrow. If there are any increases then I won't be having transfer. The embroyologist called yesterday and said they want to wait to Day5 so lets hope they make it that far. She didn't tell me re grading and I am now thinking I should have asked. I am feeling ok and so far don't think I have any signs of OHSS but the nurse said I might not have any physical symptoms and it might be in my blood so I won't know until tomorrow. Another wait.

Hello all, and welcome Stand!

Nice to hear from you Cityzen and glad you're feeling alright.

Lemon sorry you've got more waiting to do but glad you've got some bits under control.

Liberte how are you feeling? Fingers crossed for the OHSS result and yes I was very constipated for the first weeks or so after EC, it's the progesterone I think.

Goodthings, sorry you're feeling crap. I'm feeling really hopeful for you and I think we all are but I think it's ok to give yourself the day off trying to be positive now and then.

LoPI, Im not sure. I might test on Friday. I reckon it should show by then as it would be the equivalent of 16dpo. I'm still getting a lot of cramps especially in the night but otherwise nothing. Just really nervous.

Same here MrsCrabb - getting very nervous now. Had a couple of twinges on Monday, but think it could have been food related! Have absolutely know idea what's going on in there. My OTD is 16dpo (and coincidentally the day my period should start if on natural cycle). I would think you could prob test at this point. Did they say later?

I hope no signs are a good sign for you LoPI! Yes my clinic says 18dpo but I think that's very cautious. I guess if I got a negative on Friday I would test again on Sunday just to be sure though.

I'm feeling OK thanks Mrscrabtree although I'm really nervous for tomorrow. Are you getting any signs or did you get any signs of implantation?