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IVF September/October 2017

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Filipinam · 02/09/2017 09:18

Hi Ladies! Finally I will have my first IVF treatment as soon as my next cycle starts which I expect it to be more or less end of September/beginning of October. My periods are very irregular so I never know exactly. My consultant suggested antagonist protocol which I will receive in post soon. I am extremely excited but then realistic about the fact that it might not be successful first time.

How are you feeling ladies? When are you due to start your Ivf Journey? Fingers crossed for all of us fighters;-)

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Goodluckjonathan76 · 08/10/2017 17:22

Hi all. So, I had EC yesterday and they got 6 eggs. The embryologist called this morning and told us that 4 had fertilised, 1 didn't and the other was abnormal. She will update us on Tuesday when they are 3 days old. She said to be prepared for a 3 day transfer but it could be 4, 5 or 6 days depending on how they develop. So, guess we have to wait. She also recommended assisted hatching due to my age (41). From what I have read I am not convinced, mainly due to risk of twins which we really really don't want. Also, I've been feeling really rough since EC. Bloated, painful tummy, headaches and really struggling with these dratted pessaries in the bum. I opted for Crinone and Cylcogest to avoid the intramuscular injection but the cycloget in the bum is horrid and it leaks out and smells horrid! Has anyone else had this? I don't see how I can go to work like this. What am I doing wrong?

Minster2012 · 08/10/2017 18:42

Goodluck 4 fertilised is good, I've never heard of that assisted hatching so just done a quick google & it did say about increased risk of twins. If that's the case & that's what you don't want I'd be inclined to say no. If the others are being frozen then we have been told that in 2 months you can go again and hopefully there would be at least one more to use. See how they get on over the next couple of days & decide, again everything is not a decision that has to be made now but maybe ask their success with assisted hatching vs normal implantation for ppl your age?

I can't comment on the pessaries I'm afraid x

Hanim79 · 08/10/2017 19:51

Hello ladies, again another apology for my quietness it has been a tense and long week! But so far all is ok... missed loads! Head been up my arse I tell you it’s such an emotional roller coaster. I am going to try and catch up with the thread and reply . . . As for the pessaries, I use them and agree they aren’t nice but I put them in my foo foo not my bum, with a panty liner there isn’t much mess maybe try that? It works well for me x

Sunshine300 · 08/10/2017 21:26

Hanim, so pleased to hear you're doing ok - was worried!

As for the pessaries ladies, panty liner day and night made them not so messy and totally bearable.

My clinic does blood tests. I withheld from testing at home - trusted the bloods more I think. But I would say, think about where you will be when they call with the result, as I was at work and wasn't great getting bad news and having to go back to my desk.

Wishing you all good weeks xxx

Hanim79 · 08/10/2017 21:53

sunshine I’ve been catching up with threads l, well trying and saw your news and my heart goes out to you honestly it does. I’m so so very sorry. How are you holding up? Stupid question but I hope you’ve got love and support around you. What is your next step? Sending you massive big hugs x x

Sunshine300 · 08/10/2017 22:19

hanim, Tuesday was pretty bad but kept myself busy the last few days at work and then have just had a quiet weekend where I didn't feel the need to be "on" you know. We're going to see our consultant thes to discuss next steps, and maybe get a second opinion depending how that goes. My OH wants to know why it didn't work, but trying to get him prepared for them maybe not being able to tell us a concrete answer. Well be giving it another go soon, just not sure whether we'll stick where we are or try somewhere else yet.

Hanim79 · 08/10/2017 22:23

sunshine I’m going to email you x

Scotslass01 · 08/10/2017 23:09

Hi ladies,

Sorry I've been sketchy. I'm trying to distract myself and not think about the 2ww.

Goodluck that's great news. Fabby. I've never heard of assisted hatching just read about it. If you are not comfortable with it then just make sure you are clear about that.
I have been using the pessaries in the lady bits, I haven't found them that bad to be honest. I'm very vigilant and ensure after I have inserted them I don't move for about an hour. I lie flat.

Hanim hello hunny. It's nice to see your name pop up. Glad to hear all is ok, I've been wondering about you.

Sunshine big hugs hunny. I wish I could say something to make you feel better

Xx

Hanim79 · 08/10/2017 23:35

Hi scotslass, blimey I’ve missed so much! Sending you loads of sticky ness! It’s difficult to catch up when you’ve been off a while. Heads been all over the place! How you feeling x x

Hanim79 · 08/10/2017 23:36

scotslass nearly forgot! dinks would not be proud if I did x

Scotslass01 · 08/10/2017 23:41

Hanim I know there's so much happening for everyone just now.
I'm feeling ok. A bit twingy, my boobs are still massive and tender.
The emotional rollercoaster is brutal. I've just about convinced myself this is a no go. Trying to stay positive but it's really difficult.
X

Hanim79 · 08/10/2017 23:50

I think side effect wise physically I was ok it’s the emotional part. Stay positive that’s a must. I did my test and forgot about it and started drinking my tea as I was so convinced it was a no. It can happen. I just wish it would happen for all of us on here. I still can’t quite relax but I definitely recommend not doing a test before 2ww as clinics say not to for a reason x x sticky sticky sticky vibes to you x

Scotslass01 · 09/10/2017 07:44

Hanim thank you hunny. My OH wouldn't let me test before Saturday so I will definitely be waiting. Have you got your first scan booked x

RoseWrites · 09/10/2017 08:00

Morning all, I hope everyone had a good weekend? And keeping fingers crossed to all those on their 2WW :)

I have been down regulating now for 6 days, and my period was due on Saturday, but there is no sign of it. I feel like i have it already - sore boobs, cramping stomach etc, but absolutely nothing. My periods are normally like clockwork.

Did anyone else miss a period/have it late? Is this normal?

i don't remember the clinic saying anything about this, but then I think that I have not paid much attention to anything they said!

Thanks for any advice :)

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 08:35

scotslass Saturday will be here before you know it, the wait is so hard but you’ve done amazing. I literally called clinic the day of my result and they booked my scan 26/10 and that’s it. No more from them! My dr has kept me off work which is a big help x x

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 08:38

Hi rosewrites my clinic told me that my normal period due date is not the same now as they have been interfering (injections egg collection etc) so I was not to go by my period due date. Maybe that’s the same for you? Are you on long or short treatment x x

Scotslass01 · 09/10/2017 16:07

Hi,

Rose I don't think you can go by your previous cycle dates.

Hanim I don't think I will make it to Saturday. I'm a bit crampy today so im convinced im getting a bfn that's if my period doesn't show up before then.
Did you get any cramps? X

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 16:23

“Scotslass” I did get cramps and I too was convinced my period was coming. It’s so cruel as that can be a sign of pregnancy or period due but clinic told me that if I test before my date I’m most likely to get a false reading, that’s what kept me going. I was spotting three days before and it was like my period and I was convinced that it hadn’t worked x

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 16:24

The clear blue digital is the best and most accurate as it tells you how long. It’s so worth the extra money. X

Scotslass01 · 09/10/2017 16:25

Thank you Hanim that's made me feel a wee bit better. I appreciate your word of encouragement xx

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 16:31

No need to thank me, it’s such a hard process to go through anyway and you just don’t know what is happening inside. It’s such a stressful time...
I still can’t relax now and worry- whatever happens it’s all so stressful and emotional and unfair us women have to go through this x big hugs and sticky ness and positivity being sent to you xx

Scotslass01 · 09/10/2017 18:16

Hanim It really is such a tough process. So did it feel like period cramps? X

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 18:59

Oh I forgot to add my clinic told me not to get my hair coloured either...
I luckily never have suffered period cramps, lucky really considering the pain of endometriosis I’ve had twice but from what I described to my best friend they were like period cramps. Remember all the hormones and bloating and messing around they have done with our system our body hasn’t a clue what it’s doing and I rang up the clinic telling them my period was coming and it was due and they said I can’t tell that as period due date doesn’t count anymore and some women cramp and bleed either way x x

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 19:01

Not sorry if I’m much help. A very important tip! If you ladies are like me.... STAY OFF GOOGLE! I was driving myself insane 😶 xx

Hanim79 · 09/10/2017 19:02

sunshine I meant to say I AM SORRY IF IM NOT MUCH HELP x bloody auto correct ! X