IVF Cycle Buddies August/September?

[meadowlark3]

Anyone starting a cycle this month? I know there's a July/August thread, but seems that they've mostly all started on their cycles. I'm due to start DR tomorrow and if all goes well will have EC at the beginning of September.

Have not shared our IVF journey with too many people in IRL so would love to have a bit of company here. This will be our first go at IVF, so quite nervous at the mo!

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Hi All,

Ging - not long to go now. Just got to get through to bedtime :). It does kind of take over every waking thought x

Meadows - there is def a chance we'll get twins😊

Fox - hoping the study is wrong. I live on carbs :)

Bbyg - great news on your follicles! Re. Egg collection i had light sedation and short of feeling a few pulls and tugs it was painless at the time. It was all over so quickly that you're in longer getting prepped and recovering from the sedation than the procedure itself. I was in quite a lot of pain afterwards - like a really bloated, intense period pain and just had to go to bed and cuddle up with a hot water bottle for a few hours. I was fine after that really just had a slight crampy feeling until transfer. Don't stress about it it's just another necessary step in the process and it'll be over before you know it xx

Bbyg- for me collection was great! You can't eat or drink b4, but that's ok. I got to hospital and within 20 min I was on the table. I got sedated, and then 30min later I woke up after the best sleep ever! Felt really good day 1, but Word of advice- watch what you eat! I had pizza, heavy food and I had to pay in pain 😭 I was so bloated and uncomfortable for days. And never ending trips to loo after 3l of water you'll have to drink. But yes, it is just another step and it wasn't all that bad looking back 😄

Fox, I'm sure if carbs made that much of a difference our clinics would tell us to avoid them! You quit drinking and smoking and those are known to impact fertility-you've done great. Wednesday is creeping closer, are you having any symptoms? I've no idea how I'll go into work if the test is negative.

Bby, fab news about your scan. My collection was also easy, I was asleep for it! I was a bit tender and quite bloated afterwards so took a couple of days off.

Behere, so sorry you're not feeling well It sounds like getting out is a good first step and I'm sure it will take more time for you to heal. Please keep coming here to chat with us. Do you have any counselilng available to you?

Serendipity, two sets of twins would be incredible!

Ging, thinking of you and will be sending loads of good thoughts to you when you test tomorrow morning. Got everything crossed for you! Please post an update when you have a mo X

Happy Sunday- thank you for sharing your experience with me I do appreciate it. Trying to just take one day at a time waiting for Wednesday just hope there are good quality. Back in tomorrow morning to check I'm fully ready for Wednesday 🙈
Ging good luck and thinking if you with your test I bet your so excited xx

Seren congrats and fingers crossed for twins xx

Behere glad your starting to get up and out I know this must be hard but like Fox said keep talking to us and a councillor maybe good 😊 Iv seen one and there are fabulous xx

Thanks for he eating tips too have a great day everyone xxx

Negative. I even made my oh drive to a pharmacy that opened at 8 to get a first response one just in case. Definitely negative. Gutted.

Have been in touch with our consultant as the unit is closed on Sunday. I need to stop the progesterone and wait 2 months to give my body a break before we try the frozen ones. I asked if we should try clomid for the month in between and he said to just give my body a break.

I keep reading that it often doesn't work on the first go as our bodys are recovering from the drugs. Still it's utterly devestating to see another negative test after all that.

Hope everyone else is doing well on this sunny Sunday xx

Morning all,
Sorry I've not been in touch. Been hectic with wee Hamish.

Ging - I hope all is good. Waiting to hear how you got on.

Bbyg - great news. So exciting. Here's hoping they are all top quality.
That's what I'm worrying about now as well.
I'm back tomorrow for a scan to see how things are going.

Meadow & Fox - not long now. I hope your both staying positive.

BeHere - you have every right to feel how you are. I'm glad you've managed to get out. Big hugs. We are always here for you xx

Serend1pity - fingers toes and legs crossed. A wee set of twins would be fabby.

Emma - so glad to hear your feeling better. Onwards and upwards now to getting to the next phase.

I'm feeling really uncomfortable now, the injections and nasal spray is starting to do my head in. Roll on the next phase. It's my birthday today and I can't even have a wee vino argh! Ha.

Xx

Oh no Ging. I'm so sorry. Big hugs. I don't know what else to say right now because it will just be insignificant. Auch I'm gutted for you. Xx

Ging - so sorry to hear that :( Big hugs xxx

Oh Ging, absolutely gutted for you. I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you xxx

Ging- sorry for your news 😔 It's so upsetting. I can really feel myself getting depressed. Hopefully we can help each other.
I have heard of a few people falling pregnant with ivf, but not until their third try. I'm just hoping I can shake this hopeless feeling off and get ready for the next try.

Take care of yourself. Have a good cry to help xx

Ging so sorry to hear my heart goes out to you and your family, keep strong and positive I know it's hard xxx

Scots let me know how you get on are you having your EC on Wednesday too ? Think we really are in same place xx

Ging- I'm so so sorry! No words will make you feel better, maybe glass of wine is what you need... be strong
Hugs xxxxx

Behere, yes they say three cycles is recommended for success but it doesn't make it any easier to suffer a loss. I'm so sorry this cycle didn't work for you.

Scots, happy birthday! Hope you can enjoy somehting nice and fun today, perhaps some cakes or a nice meal with you OH?

Bby, glad you are feeling well and good luck for tomorrow.

Serendipity, loads of good thoughts to you too.

Fox, I almost tested today, couldn't take it but resisted in the end. Headache gone and now womb feels hot, not quite cramps but sort of burning around it? Wednesday can't come soon enough, I am prepared to be gutted though. How are you getting on?

Ging, I continue to be absolutely gutted for you. Devastating news today.

Sending lots of good thoughts to you all X

Thanks ladies I really appreciate it. There have been loads of tears and somwe shopping for new stuff for the kitchen. Now it''s time for the wine. Am very glad I'm not working tomorrow will give me time to get my head around it.

I know what you mean be here now. It's so important to look forward to the next step. After a little period of grief.

Hope everyone else is doing well. I've really relied on this message board and my oh knows all about you all. Thank you all so much xx

Ging, very sorry to hear - sending you lots of love and positivity. Although very disappointing, try and stay positive about the prospects for your next cycle. Definitely due a nice glass of wine tonight xxx

Hey,

Bbyg - I will find out tomorrow. I have a scan at 8.05. I am feeling a lot of pressure and can be quite uncomfortable are you the same?

Ging - I think a wee glass of wine is much deserved. I'm totally gutted for you. Try and keep the faith that your time will come.

Meadow - thank you. It's been a quiet day. I think it will be a take away and chill. Feeling exhausted with the meds and with the cat.
I'm glad you waited to test. You've come this far, not long now.

Hugs all x

Scotslass01 yes my scan is also in morning but on my first cycle I had different meds with gave me OHSS and they cancelled my treatment which was April. I started again this month and on gonal f now 150 which is a lot better for me. I'm alil bloated and feel my ovaries but not in pain Or uncomfortable really I feel my hormones today though feel like crying then getting frustrated, I'm so scared it won't work some days I feel really positive. It's such a hard process as you know. Just hope I can get done sleep and I'm ready for EC Wednesday. Hope you start to feel well soon and all the best with your scan tomorrow xx

Bbyg and Scots - good luck for your scans tomorrow. I hope it’s great news for both of you :)

Meadows and Fox - another day closer. Stay positive xxx

Behere and Ging - been thinking lots about you both today xxx

I’ve had a tough couple of days. I seem to have lost faith :( This resulted in me going out and buying 6 tests and doing a test today. Not surprisingly (at 4dp5dt) it was negative which I guess shows that the trigger is out of my system. I’m now torn between daily testing which I think may be a more gentle let down OR trying to wait patiently til Sunday. I didn’t expect this bit to be so hard :( xxx

Bbyg - I'm the same today. My moods are up and down like a yoyo today. My OH said I'm all over the place. I sway from being positive to being in despair that it won't work. It's a crazy rollercoaster.
As I have a low AMH I'm on gonal f 375.
Have you done your trigger?

Serend1pity - awww man you must be driving yourself demented. Try not test anymore. It won't be doing you any good.

X

Scots- Happy Birthday!!!! 🎂
maybe non alcoholic wine today to celebrate your big day? (I always have some in the fridge, and red alcohol free tastes almost as good as the real deal), I will definitely have one glass to celebrate your Birthday.
Good luck for your scan tomorrow!
Bbyg- same with you- good luck tomorrow!!!!

Scotslass01 when they scan me in the morning I should be good to have trigger Tuesday and EC Wednesday yesterday I had some 15 mm and others at 16mm so they want to ensure they are all over 16mm to 20mm I have 10/12 yesterday so fingers crossed xx

Ging, you're entitled to all of tears and you need. Please do keep coming back and chatting with us if you like.

Serendipity the wait is rubbish. I'd recommend not testing anymore, I reckon you'll just drive yourself mad.

Bby good luck with your scan today.

Scots hope you had a restful bday. Emotional rollercoaster is unbearable! Good luck with your scan today!!

Fox, how are you getting on? I'm absolutely certain it didn't work, would love to be surprised but just don't think it will be this round for us. Wednesday can't come soon enough.

Picking up my PMA and sending loads to you ladies.

Morning ladies just wanted to give you all a quick update just back from my scan and I'm ready for EC Wednesday I'm doing my trigger tonight so it's all go . Xx

Woohoo bbyg!!!

I have 7 follicles just about ready all 15&16mm and my womb lining is looking good. Waiting to hear if it's will be Thursday or Friday for egg collection. My blood results are indicating there are definitely some eggs maturing. The nurse said I am responding really well and is really pleased with the progress. I didn't think id do so well given my low AMH. X