IVF SEP/OCT Part 2- Get your Stretchy Leggings here ladies!

[Minster2012]

IVF buddies September /October continued, heading into November & wearing VERY comfy stretchy leggings & trousers (perfect for Xmas too!!)

otters good news for you I’m so pleased! Albeit still a nervous time but good news so far and that’s all you can hope for 😊

aliona so is like to think I am a diy goddess but so far my DH and I have just spent today buying wood and rails and storage boxes!

However I have just put on a Moroccan lamb stew into the slow cooker so at least I’ve something to show for my day!

I have to say today has been the worst for me emotionally, woke up this morning with just a gut wrenching feeling that the transfer hasn’t worked.
I’ve no symptoms no spotting, no cramping and I’m starting to feel pmt coming on which means AF isn’t far behind 😢
By my calculation AF should be here by next sat and my 2 WW ends next Sunday. Trying my hardest to be positive and DH is trying to reassure me but I’m just losing faith.

My friends and their children have all gone to watch the fireworks and we were invited but I cannot think of anything worse right now than spending an eve amongst happy families.

God sound pathetic sorry but I know that on here I can truly let it all out and not be judged.

minster I feel like I need a bit of your sloe gin!

Dbear35 I am feeling like you today, just not great day/week. Instead of being rested and full of energy I feel like a poo 😏 have no energy to do anything. Had emotional conversation/fight with my ex partner. Just fed up with all the problems.
As for no symptoms, not everyone getting spotting. Let’s hope your worried are wrong ❤️

Otters I am not liking it. Instead of doing loads of work I planned I am just being all lazy upset and emotional. Not good ☹️

Anyway it’s all so quiet.. where is everyone?!? Having busy weekend?

Ps yes minster! We all do a bit of your gin.

Dbear35 I am not even sure I like Moroccan lamb but I need one right now 😆 god I am so lazy today. Seriously, even to order a take away is a lot of effort for me..

Atik I need double dose of that vitamin D. It has another name though, “trip to Thailand” 😂

Hey everyone,

Dbear and Aliona sorry you’re both feeling poop :( Aliona sounds like you need a holiday... way too much drama :(

Dbear I didn’t really get symptoms until I got OHSS. I got pretty grumpy and emotional but I think that would be totally
normal for the amount of stress we go through with this. I have everything crossed for you!

Minster the bunting sounds like a lovely idea!!! I tried to make a wreath with dried clementine slices but I obviously didn’t dry them properly as they went mouldy 🤢

Atik Glad your throat is better, I really really hate having a sore throat. You seem so have such bad luck :(

Otters That’s all sounding really good!!! Impressed you manage to get in to your GP so quickly, the receptionists are my GP are like the spanish inquisition when you try to book appt, and even then the soonest is always at least 2 weeks.

As for me, I feel shit. And I just had to ditch plans with my sis that have been a year in the making, because I am too ill. I know it is for a good reason, and I should be thankful, but...well I am very thankful... just, no thanks to the sickness lol. Told my sis, and parents, but not about the IVF part... Not quite ready to explain it all to them!!

Hope you all have a lovely evening xxxxx

P.S. Otters the injections are progesterone. Intramuscular... Right in the butt. Until 12 weeks!! Also have blood thinners, they sting but at least I can do them myself. These are because of the OHSS, but I hope I can come off them soon xxx

Hey all,

@Minster2012 the 2ww is torture but you just need to keep your mind occupied. We are all here for you.

@otters2017 & @harry78 how are you both? Are you still shell shocked? I done 5 tests and was still in disbelief.

@dinksandbinks how you keeping chica? I hope the sickness is easing a bit.

@Dbear35 it's only natural to be up and down. I had myself and my DH it had failed. Try stay positive. You do not sound pathetic at all. I totally get where you are coming from. Try not to be so hard on yourself.

@Aliona19 God love you, you are going through a really crappy time. There's lots going on. I hope you are ok. Big hugs.

@Atikakck Hope you feel better soon.

@RoseWrites Yay all sound like it happening. Good stuff

I've had an emotional day, I'm up and down like a yoyo. So scared Monday is not going to go well. A wee glass of vino would help 😫. Oh well it's a double volvic and strictly for me.

Hi everyone,
I’ve been trying to keep myself busy, that’s why I’ve been a bit quiet, we booked in stuff to do” in what we thought would be the 2ww to keep us busy so had friends over today for day, & then waiting on different friends over tonight. It’s good because it passes the time anyway until Monday til we are getting going on transfer but then we need to get more stuff booked in for ACTUAL 2ww which is now looking worryingly empty 🙄😞.

I’m not actually crafty, or DIY queen, I’ve made some cute triangle bunting before but that’s it, & sloe gin I make every yr but this year I thought I needed stuff to do to keep me busy so at the minute they are all bits of projects that are waiting to get finished off in 2ww to help me stay busy so watch this space we may have nothing!!

dbear it’s totally understandable to think it’s failed, but nothing means nothing. U have every chance. And I don’t sound pathetic, we all feel the same, it takes so much to get here that we all feel those emotions. But don’t forget u are still pumped full of hormones too so don’t be hard on yourself, it might be that you are feeling rather than AF. I got emotional watching a fireworks display last night after nephews birthday too. I will have a gin for you don’t worry 😁

Atik drink lucozade lite, they are great for refuelling the body with isotonics which rehydrated the body quickly and maybe have b12? That’s the bodies “overall” vitamin which helps with healing and absorbing everything. I have to drink an

dinks worried about my bloody clementine now! Mouldy??!!!

Aliona have lots of hugs from your furry rug that will make you feel better! You’re on the countdown now don’t forget!

otters that’s great

star how are the injections going?

Rose I cant skip back without losing it to see where you are up to argh!!

My dear lovely ladies,

I disappear for the day to go and see The Lion King with my brother and niece and you all get emotional! What's going on??

It is normal to be worried, emotional, nervous and the rest you all know that!!! Let's embrace these moments and then let go to think positive thoughts 😘✨🌟🌹.

It looks s chillenging indeed and sometimes even s**t, but if it gets us all where we want to it we s sooo worth it!

I will catch-up with each of you later.

Lots of warm thoughts, love, courage and baby dust to all you ✨🌟💫🌹❤️

dbear with ma last go were a had bfp after just at 6 days after transfer a didn't had any symptoms at all xxx

aliona u asked Wat cn help if u feel tired nd lazy nd a fink vitamin d helped alot cz b4 wen a woke up a had coffee den energy drink nd still felt weak tired sleepy now a cn do everything

dinks dis blood injection rly sting nd a bruising....

Minster a all De tym drinking hot drinks nd a fink 2h a sat wid tissues stuck up ma nose nd nw atm feeling better cz it's stopped running nd sneezing etc lol

Minster2012 I am cuddling her 😍 poor thing shaking in the corner with all this bang bang going on ☹️ She is so terrified

Thanks Scots and dinks, as they say the darkest night is just before the sunrise. So let’s hope for that. They also say when one 💩 ends there ll be another one 😂 but I prefer the first one

Good morning all :)

Otters Great news, I'm so pleased for you :)

Dbear Very jel of your lamb stew, sounds lovely! But sorry to hear you have been feeling down. You don't sound pathetic at all This whole thing is a total roller coaster. Look after yourself and be kind to yourself too.

I'm not sure if you are into yoga? I do a video called "Yoga with Adrienne" (it's all free on her website or on YouTube). They are not hard (you won't be doing headstands or swinging about on one hand), but are gentle and calming. And, like in a yoga class, I love the bit at the end where you lie down under a blanket and just stay still. I normally end up lying there for ages. It's so relaxing. I'd really recommend giving it a try - it'll be the best 30 minutes of your day!

Dinks sorry yesterday wasn't great for you either. Were your sister and parents pleased for you?

Like you, i'll omit the IVF part when (fingers crossed!) the time comes for me to tell them. My sister knows what's going on, but the rest of the family don't. I can't muster the energy to support them/have them worry, when we have enough to deal with. My boyfriend thinks that if we get pregnant, then they won't worry about how it happened. I know for certain that they will, my mum will get upset that we didn't tell her at the time, and there will be a drama, and then, if we want to have another baby, I'll have them all fretting. Families! :)

Scotslass hope you enjoyed your double volvic?! :) Good luck for tomorrow xx

Star hope you all enjoyed the Lion King! I love that so much. Embarrassingly, I know every word to all the dialogue and the songs.. I had to stop myself from thinking I was part of the cast when I saw it at the theatre.

Minster no worries for not being able to keep up! :)

I'm doing well thanks. I had my downward dip on the ol' IVF rollercoaster last week, and since then, I've been on an upward bit (not sure where I'm going with that analogy!).

I feel for you all who are having a bad time. i'm sure I'll be there again soon. Until then, it's being kind to myself, not letting my thoughts race or drift and remembering that we have GOT THIS xx

In fact, I wrote a letter to myself on Friday night to that effect so that if I become an emotional wreck again and/or I need to do IVF again, then I can remind myself that there are good points amongst the drama...

It's egg collection tomorrow and then (fingers crossed -again!) it's ET on Saturday...

I think I'm on the same schedule as you Minster? We can swap craft project ideas for the next few weeks! :)

xx

Good luck tomorrow Rose 🌹

Scots. Loads of positive energy for you and good luck. Bring on good new tomorrow ❤️

Minster is it tomorrow they thawing one for you? If I am right, good luck to you too. I hope your little embryo is very strong and you will be a happy lady next year holding your little baby in your arms. Hope we all will. 😘

Thanks all I'll let you know how it goes x

Thanks to you all for your support and advice ive been trying too keep my mind occupied and during the day so I am currently now upcylcling a side board I brought ...so far it's taken me 4 hours to sand and I still have a way to go! ...any advice anyone?

Also does anyone have any advice on what I can see use/take to help me sleep? I am waking up at 3am and finding myself googling all sorts of stuff!

I think some Yoga would be great so I may try that rose

Scotslass good luck for tomorrow I am sure everything will be fine and dandy then you can relax and celebrate with a double volvic!

rose Same to you good luck with the EC tomorrow, take it easy after and make sure you have your OH or someone with you to look after you.

minster again good luck for tomorrow I'll have everything crossed for you that things go how they should. Keep making yourself busy and training gindog! lots of positive vibes being sent your way.

Aliona - I hope today has been a better day for you my lovely, sending hugs your way.

atik glad the nose has stopped running hopefully your fighting fit soon!

star I love the lion king it's my fav! I took the DH and he was in awe for the whole show!

dinks hope your feeling better soon lovely.

Well back to work tomz so that should occupy my mind for a bit.

Dbear35 thanks I am trying hard to be positive 🙃 yes I have an advice. Get man to sand it 😁
As for sleeping.. I can’t sleep without earplugs for past few years, the only way for me.. any advice on how to stop using them?! 😂

Evening all

dbear sanding, advice, get an electric sander!! Buy a new sideboard!! No, seriously, get Annie Sloan paint, u don’t have to sand the old paint off first but the paint does cost more. Sleeping, have u tried Rescue Remedy? My mum swears by it as a herbal remedy.

rose will be great to have someone in wait with us!!

scots good luck xxx

So yeah we’ve got progesterone blood test tomorrow & first embryo comes out of freezer & we get a call to tell us if it’s survived the thaw. Apparently 70-80% survival rate. Not ideal. Then they leave yo grow on til Tuesday so it’s day 4 & as long as 50% of the cells survive (?!!!?!!) then it’s considered still viable to transfer on Tuesday & we get call Tuesday am to tell us that. So we have a 10 cell & a 11 cell but not labelled as such so say they are both day 3, 10 cells & they thaw ok Monday, even if half the cells die in thawing but it’s reactivated & then splitting again then it could be transferred as a 5 cell???! I was shocked when they said that last week, they’ve never said that before that they die so much & still be ok. I hope it doesn’t mean it’s any less viable but we just have to go with it & hope

I’ve never felt more worried/sick in my life. Not even when getting my cancer scan results.

Minster I'll be keeping everything crossed for you. Do let me know how it all goes xxx

Just about to take my sedative. Probably the best drug of IVF so far...!

Xx

Thank you, will do!

Just want to say huge good luck to minster and rose

Thanks "Otters"! Just downed my final sedative before we drive over to the clinic...

I think my OH is more worried than me. Fingers crossed it'll be fine...

Minster sending loads of luck and love your way. I just remembered that you said you are in the north... are we going to bump into each other in the clinic waiting room?!

xx

Sending love and luck to Minster, Rose and Scots today!!!!

xxx

Thank you!
I’ve just had the call to say part 1 is complete, embryo already out of the freezer, thawed & still fully intact so stage 1 complete, it’s now back in the incubator to be left til tomorrow morning to see progress or not.

My friend has had her blood test & we are now mincing around in town waiting for results to see if she needs booster jabs as too far to go back to mine so should her results before lunch but we are all well chuffed so far! Good luck to everyone else for today, let’s hope the good news continues 😍😁

Minster2012 how stressful but how exciting 😍 it’s crazy how many stages there r and constant waiting for phone calls 😱 I am happy it’s all going well, let’s hope it stays this way. Keep busy 😘

Glad it's all going well minster. Hope you are staying warm in town. It's freezing here!

Will ET be today?

Ec went well. They got 11 eggs. Now just sat in bed trying to not feel too groggy. Don't feel too uncomfortable so hopefully I'm be as right as rain soon... it's then waiting to hear if some have fertilised. We will find out tomorrow at 9.. eek