IVF/ICSI (2) - A supportive group of ladies at various stages of the ivf/icsi journey

[Starlumiere]

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Hey Pony. I was looking looking into that but I think it’s from later stage. Everywhere recommended last first trimester x

Mine was available to be used from 12 weeks but I didn't hear anything until 22 weeks as I have extra padding

@Hoppy1985 glad this got resolved. It's pretty shocking that your clinic let this happen - but at least you are now sorted and you are getting what you need.

Xxx

Exactly Pony.. I am only 9 weeks.. it really sucks to be sick but now it’s all gone I am panicking.. I understand symptoms may get better but like that all gone in one night? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Hate feeling that helpless

Had my scan. Got some fab wee photos. Baby is 2cm long and heart was beating nicely. They don't let you hear it at my clinic but we could see it. So far so good.....

Yay amazing swim so when is your due date? Xx

@swimchick1980 such good news swim, so happy for you xxx

Congratulations @swimchick1980 that's fab news! Can you tell from the scan picture where the baby is? I swear I'd be like Rachel in friends..."I don't see it!!" 😂

Congratulations swimchick x

So I've just booked my paperwork appointment. It's the 26th! Af should be due may 9-11 ish (one never knows with my cycles!!). I'm on short protocol so scan and meds cd 2.

No chance everything will through in two weeks, right? I should be thinking it'll be starting with the following cycle (probably 5 weeks after). So that's mid June.

@physicskate what paperwork is it? If it's just the consent forms that won't hold you up at all. You can sign them on the day you start if necessary.

If it's funding that can in theory take longer but mine took less than 5 days so you never know. I doubt it is funding tho as we didn't have to go in for that.

Good luck

And congrats swimchick.

Xxx

I didn't mention it but had my follow up scan on Tuesday. Dr said she thought I could possibly bleed soon but gave me pills to take if not to bring on period. Said I can start on that bleed now rather than waiting for next.

Anyway I started bleeding tonight. Am kind of freaked out. I know I was ready to start again but was expecting 3 days notice at least or more likely too weeks.

I don't know if I feel ready and I feel really scared of going through it all again.

What if this clinic isn't as good? I don't want to stick pins in me again. I just feel shocked and really scared right now

Xxx

jane maybe it’s meant to be? Like you’ve started bleeding for a reason and now it’s your turn! You’ve choose the clinic as you were happy with it when you went, your gut instinct when you first went would of told you not to go. I’m sure everything will be ok. So I have my fingers crossed for you. Xx

Thanks @Liverpool19 I think I was just expecting more notice. On a normal month I get cramps 3-4 days leading up to AF. And this cycle had been 59 days long so I think I just assumed it wouldn't come without taking the drugs.

You're right. Breathe. Before last cycle I was convinced it was the wrong thing to do. And it was fine...apart from the result of course. It's just nerves.

Xxx

jane I’ve now learnt to expect the unexpected now 😂 you will be fine! All the good advice you’ve given out on here, listen to it yourself. Xx

@Janefx40 I'm with @Liverpool19 on this. Go with it, maybe it's just meant to be! You're obviously a planner which is why it's caught you off guard, but maybe a little less time to dwell on it is a good thing? X

jane I think it's he consent appointment. I think they also do bloods on me and dh for hiv and the like. They said it should take 1-2 hours. We've been given a four page checklist of everything we will discuss about meds and details. We've already had our protocol written.

Hoping we start in may. Hope is dangerous though, so trying to keep expectations to more like June...

Sounds like you're going through quite a lot at the moment!! One step at a time... that's the approach I'm failing trying to take.

@physicskate We had our consent clinic and I’d fully prepared myself to face a few months wait but we were given dates to start within 2 weeks! It may differ from place to place with funding etc but I’m sure you won’t have to wait till June!

@Janefx40 I would be exactly the same as I like to mentally prepare myself for things but I totally agree with the other ladies that it is probably meant to be! Less time to fill yourself with stress! It must be so hard to potentially face another bad outcome but just remember that the odds go up and up each time we go through this and it will all be worth it in the end!

@Hoppy1985 God your clinic sounds very irritating! We’ve been lucky thankfully, ours are great. Glad you got things sorted :)

Counting down the days to our EC on the 23rd now, trying very hard to not get hopes up too much and just take each day at a time. One of my best friends told me she’s pregnant last night, I’m so happy for her but it was really emotional for me last night. So tough seeing people who weren’t even engaged when we started trying for a baby to be engaged, married and pregnant all whilst we’ve been dealing with this horrid situation :( Had a little moment feeling sorry for myself (when will it be our tuuurrrnn?!) but have pulled myself together now lol x

Thanks everyone for your lovely messages. They didn't give me a date but I think it'll be 16 November as EC was 23 Feb. Could definitely see the baby clearly and it's wee heart beating. It looks a bit like a kidney bean but you can see the head, bum, a foot, etc.

Keeping everything crossed for everyone waiting to start, in the middle of treatment, in the tww and waiting for scans.

Awwww @swimchick1980 that's such good news xxxx

Such lovely news @swimchick1980 - must've been amazing to see that :)
@Starlumiere Haven't heard from you in a while, hope you're doing okay?x

Congrats @swimchick1980 how lovely to see all that detail xxx

Hello everybody!!

@XstephanieX thank you for thinking of me. I am very well thank you, came back from my holidays on Sunday and just got out of my Acupuncture appointment. She is pleased with me and says I am ready for the next step! So I ahve decided to take even more time off from all this, back on holds at the end of May for 1 week and then June for a week and then will start my second ICSI. I feel ready but need to carry on loosing weight. Lost 1 stone so far so very pleased! I would be really happy for another 2 before I start stimming again!

I am reading the messages on the thread regularly, albeit this week as I have been very busy at work after my holidays - BUT I have been delighted with all these positive outcomes! @Liverpool19, bless you sweetie! I am so very delighted for you after your challenging 2WW. And was very happy for all the newbies believe me! It did put a big my on my face!!! Congratulations to all!!

@XstephanieX this whole process is challenging and yes take each day as it comes, although easier to say than to do! the EC will be totally fine you will see. BELIEVE this is the most important part, you can do this!

@Janefx40 - when I read your last message it did bring tears to my eyes, bless you. We are all different and if you feel you can do this, then go ahead like other ladies mentioned on the thread. For me, you know the decision I took, It was supposed to be Feb, but so close to the miscarriage that I postponed for April and now June - but I will do it in June for sure. For me being ready is MEGA important. It is a mental strength. I know my age, 44, But 2 or 3 months can make a difference both ways, but I chose to see it the positive way. Only you know how your really feel. How do you feel? Please try not to put any pressure on yourself, the process is the enough....if you feel ready and want it now then go girl! if you aren't and need a month to adjust then take it!

@Minster darling- how are you? Your boy will be coming soon hey?

@Dinks&Binks how are you sweetie? Feeling better now?

@Rose - not heard from you for a while?

@Dbear - 12 weeks? Woow it goes so fast hey?

@Aliona - are you feeling calmer sweetie? At least it is Friday!!

Welcome to all of you on the thread! Bless you all and wishing you the very best of luck!

XXX

Egg collection went well yesterday. Have slight cramping this morning but nothing major.

We collected 13 eggs and just been told we have 7 that have fertilised. In on Tuesday for transfer x

Thanks everyone, needless to say I did shed a tear! Got my booking in appointment and dating scan appointment - my dating scan is not until 15 May when I'll be 13w+4d. Seems so far away. Clinic had said to wait until I had my scan before phoning the NHS but really wish I had done it earlier!