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3rd or more time lucky - IVF cycle buddies October

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Hobbes39 · 13/09/2017 16:15

Hi Just wondering of there are folks on here who are about to go through their 3rd + time of IVF who want a cycle buddy? I dont mean it badly towards anyone who is starting their IVF journey for the first time, (i was there just this time last year after all) but I feel a bit like I cant be as optomistic about it as I was, so dont want to drag any first timers down? Hope that makes sense!
Anyway, just to explain about me:
TTC #2 for over 2.5 years now
Unexplained Secondary Infertility (have 4 year old DS)
Age 40.5 Shock
AMH: 15.4
2 failed fresh and 1 falied FET (with single frozen 3BB embryo we got from 2nd fresh round)
about to start 3rd fresh round when my period starts in approx 7-10 days, so will probably be late october EC.
anyone else a bit jaded, but still vaguely hopeful want to join me?
xx

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1Wanda1 · 08/05/2018 06:37

We went away for the weekend so just catching up. Wow Hobbes how exciting! Second line at just 6dp5dt sounds promising and I really hope it sticks. Brilliant news.

We decided to start the FET cycle so I am
on day 6 progynova. Fingers crossed this time the lining will thicken up ok.

1Wanda1 · 10/05/2018 09:44

Hobbes I think you have your blood test today? Fingers crossed - I am so hoping for good news! Thinking of you.

I have a scan later to see how lining is doing. Nervous after our cancelled cycle last time.

bjonesreborn · 10/05/2018 10:02

hobbes good luck and wanda understandable you are nervous but hope everything is just as it should be

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Hobbes39 · 10/05/2018 12:14

Hi - blood test was positive however HCG level was only 56 - which is just over the 'dodgy' level of 50... and surprised me being as low given that I tested positive 3 days ago... Confused
I'm worried it seems unlikely it's doubling as it should.. but maybe just being paranoid. Next time I'm in will be on the 30th for 7 week scan ( will be 6w6d). Trying to remain positive...

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Hobbes39 · 10/05/2018 12:29

Good luck for the scan @1Wanda1 x

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bjonesreborn · 10/05/2018 13:03

hobbes I really hope your little bean keeps doubling up.chat to it and urge it on! Everything crossed for you xx

1Wanda1 · 10/05/2018 13:09

Oh wow Hobbes, I'm feeling cautiously positive for you. It's all such a worry, isn't it? This could be your time!

On my way to scan now... God I hope my body is doing what it is supposed to.

Decafplease · 10/05/2018 17:46

hobbes messaged you on the other group too, but congrats again. Hoping for a sticky bean for you.
wanda how was your scan?
bjones hope you are doing ok?

1Wanda1 · 11/05/2018 08:37

Hi decaf, hope you're well. Scan showed lining of 8.7mm after 7 days Progynova, which they seemed pleased with. Booked ET for next Friday. Just got to hope it works this time.

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Hobbes39 · 13/05/2018 08:04

Morning... feeling utterly broken - Things aren't looking good. My breasts feel less tender than they did and I just don't feel pregnant. I'm still testing positive, but still only 1-2 weeks on cbd when should be 2-3 by now. When I open the strips up they are looking lighter if anything, rather than darker. I'm pretty sure this is another one that's only clinging on cos of the drugs I'm on, and without them I'd have bled by now. I hope to god that I'm being paranoid but I doubt it. Will call the clinic tomorrow morning and ask for bloods to check. I just hope that it's not ectopic again.
I feel so shit as can't believe we get the joy of a positive test, but then can barely get any further. It makes it hard to accept that I should give up as we are so close. X

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1Wanda1 · 13/05/2018 08:32

Oh Hobbes. This is such an awful feeling. I hope you can get another blood test done tomorrow to see what's happening with the HCG level.

Decafplease · 13/05/2018 09:25

Oh hobbes i am so sorry! I am still hoping for good news for you, but i know how shit and unfair all of this can be. I hope you get the blood test tomorrow and at least get an answer because i know how shit the waiting between hope and despair can be. Stay strong X

bjonesreborn · 13/05/2018 16:17

Oh hobbes i’m So sorry to read. Get that blood test done tomorrow and don’t give up - as easy as it is for us to say. Thinking of you.
wanda great news for lining. Hope this is your time
decaf hope you’re ok
Xx

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Hobbes39 · 14/05/2018 10:42

Hi all, thanks for your messages. Had blood test and will get result back this afternoon. Feeling slightly less despairing as nurse said it could still be ok, will just have to wait and see... I'm an emotional mess & don't know if I'm being paranoid due to previous bad news or if I'm just tuned in enough to know something is up. Sorry I'm being such a mess, I know I should be grateful for getting this far...
It's just all so nerve wracking. X

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bjonesreborn · 14/05/2018 11:45

hobbes never apologise. It is all so nerve wracking, people that conceive naturally have no idea what we go through.
That’s positive that the nurse thinks it might still be ok.
Thinking of you xx

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Hobbes39 · 14/05/2018 12:50

Thanks @bjonesreborn x
I can't believe it - am shaking so much - but blood test came back fine - levels are still low, but they ARE doubling! Was 247 today.... 🤞🤞 it keeps going x

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bjonesreborn · 14/05/2018 14:29

Just did a little happy dance for you hobbes so pleased for you xx

1Wanda1 · 17/05/2018 08:06

Hobbes I am so pleased to read that your worries have been assuaged. Wonderful news. I am also following you on the other thread you're on and sort of forgot to reply here!

I have ET tomorrow. Going to have acupuncture later today and then after the ET tomorrow as well. Hoping it works.

Decafplease · 17/05/2018 09:19

Good luck with the ET tomorrow wanda 🤞🤞🤞

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Hobbes39 · 17/05/2018 12:23

Hi @1Wanda1 - good luck for tomorrow - will be thinking of you! X

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1Wanda1 · 17/05/2018 12:36

Thanks both. Decafplease I'm also following your updates on the other thread - so pleased it's all going well for you too. Would be amazing if I could join that thread in a couple of weeks' time...

bjonesreborn · 17/05/2018 13:33

Good luck wanda
Follow up appt for us tomorrow - slightly terrified about it but what will be will be

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Hobbes39 · 19/05/2018 09:48

Hi - how did you appointments go @bjonesreborn and @1Wanda1 ?
It's not looking great for me at the moment... bad cramping this morning and more spotting. Just feels so unfair if this ends too.
Hope you have better news x

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1Wanda1 · 19/05/2018 11:04

Hobbes39, I'm sorry you're feeling uncertain and have this spotting to worry about. Perhaps a blood test to check hcg levels could help clarify things? What does clinic say?

bjonesreborn, how did yesterday go for you?

ET was fine for me yday, went very smoothly. Now relaxing on sofa watching the wedding coverage, loving all the outfits. Have decided to try hard not to think about symptom spotting this time round. Let's see if I can do that!

bjonesreborn · 20/05/2018 11:05

Congrats wanda on being pupo, really hope this is your time.
hobbes has everything settled down for you, fingers crossed.
Afm appt was ok on Friday. The consultant said if we wanted to go again then he would put me on short protocol but if that doesn’t work then they wouldn’t recommend another cycle. He also said to get a move on as time is against us. I guess i’m Not ready to say i’m Not having children so if we can find the money then we’ll go again. And if we don’t try again then I think i’ll Always be wondering “what if we had tried once more”