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Cycle buddies April/May

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Summerloving17 · 12/04/2018 13:32

Hi ladies, just wondered if anyone wants to hold hands as we go through a cycle?

After a failed fresh cycle earlier this year, I’m starting my progynova today with a planned FET for May.

Would love some company x

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Hamilton21275 · 23/02/2020 14:55

Hey, was just wondering if anyone had experienced a frozen cycle and used cyclogest and pregynova. In non medicated cycles I have always bled while on cyclogest. Does anyone know if pregynova prevents AF from showing up? Would really appreciate anyone’s advice

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picklesandpetals · 27/06/2018 21:46

@bangsaklove hey. Checking in on how you are. Have you done your test yet? Hope you had a positive outcome x

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hoping2018 · 12/06/2018 13:44

Hi @picklesandpetals, I just meant my weight goes up loads before periods in general. I was lucky enough to get a bfp this cycle and interestingly dropped 10lbs in a Month despite knowing I was pregnant as all my OHSS symptoms returned? So odd as I am super bloated but weight has gone down loads.

Normally I gain several lbs pre period though and particularly noticed this first natural period post bfn last cycle x

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picklesandpetals · 12/06/2018 13:36

@hoping2018 I haven't really had a bleed since bfn. A tiny amount of spotting, definitely not a proper bleed. I'm huge atm, I'm nearly a stone heavier than when I started the ivf cycle 😩. Is this what you mean too? You're heavier following ivf and waiting for proper period? Or did you mean every month heavier?

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hoping2018 · 12/06/2018 09:40

Hi @picklesandpetals , do you mean when did period come after the BFN bleed. Mine was 3 days late but I know my friends was weeks late so I think it varies a lot. My weight goes up massively before my period!

@bangsaklove sorry your struggling - they say bleeding is common so you're not out til OTD - when is it? X

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picklesandpetals · 12/06/2018 08:47

@bangsaklove sorry to hear that you're having a rough time of it. When's your official test date? I'm still feeling crap. Ivf is without doubt the toughest thing I've done. Be kind to yourself.

For you ladies that got a bfn when did you get your period? I still haven't had one. Doing my head in somewhat. Maybe I'll start shifting some weight when it's been, as the gym isn't helping me loose atm 😏

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HappyHedgehog247 · 10/06/2018 23:12

Sending a hug @bansaklove. Xx

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Yorkshirelass27 · 10/06/2018 20:33

bangsaklove Sorry to hear you are having a touch day. Ivf is such a drain on the emotions, it's horrific. I know it's not much of a consolation to you right now, but many of us understand exactly what you are going through. Sending lots of love.
If it's any help, I did have a very small amount of 'pink' bleeding around this time and constant cramps. At 7/8dp3dt I thought it was all over. Has the bleeding stopped? It is still very early for you to test, so try to hang on in there.
Take care x

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bangsaklove · 10/06/2018 20:00

@rainylake @ southernbella74 @hoping2018 @si1ver thank you very much for your kind words. I keep trying to tell myself its the mythical implantation bleed but I dont really believe that and have sobbed till my eyes are red raw. I think thats the hardest thing....I think it is AF but as only7dp5dt how can I be sure. Take a test I guess but still a little early.....going to have a glass of wine tonight anyway, as I am sure this is AF just feels like it with mild cramps too. of course will continue madly googling like an insane person.....;)
In my heart of hearts I do feel this isn't the one.....will try and focus on my frosties.
@southernbella I hope you pregnancy is going well and for anyone else who got their lovely BFPs xx

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rainylake · 10/06/2018 10:53

Hi @bangsaklove I didn't have an implantation bleed either, sorry. But I do remember the doctor saying some bleeding was possible and didn't necessarily mean a failed cycle. Hope you are okay x

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SouthernBella74 · 10/06/2018 09:56

Hi @bangsaklove, I didn't get an implantation bleed either. So, sorry I can't help with that specific question. But if you can hold off until your OTD, please do. 6dp5dt may be too early to test and you might worry yourself for nothing. Fingers crossed things settle soon.

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hoping2018 · 09/06/2018 17:20

Hi @bangsaklove, sorry I didn't get an implantation bleed - one day my pessary discharge (TMI) went brown but I can't recall how far in that was. I had really strong cramps on 6dp3dt.

On my unsuccessful cycle I bled on 9dp5dt and it was a very obvious period from the offset x

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Si1ver · 09/06/2018 13:32

@bangsaklove how worrying for you. Take it easy and fingers crossed that it settles down xx

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bangsaklove · 09/06/2018 11:32

@traciwatto if you are still there....or anyone else who got bfps! how long did your implanation bleed last and was it mild or not? sorry to ask but I am 6dp5dt and had spotting with blood this morning so totally freaking, upset, and convinced I am out. May just test, was gonna hold off but seems pointless now. Although not sure an early test would confirm for sure, Have also had cramps for at least 3 days x Am clutching at straws but any reassurance may help me through today,

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bangsaklove · 08/06/2018 11:46

@dia12 totally understandable i was the same, I cried at my last scan i as I thought none of them were big enough and my husband was like did you not HEAR the same good numbers as me! but i focused on the 4s! like I say they all got collected 3 days later so u can never tell, have faith in your medical team :) and good luck for your next follie scan!

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Dia12 · 07/06/2018 20:30

Thanks @bangsaklove and @yorkshirelass27 that’s reassuring to hear, has put my mind at ease - you’re right the docs know what they are doing.
Have been on higher dose for a day now and so far so good. Just worked myself up a bit.

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Yorkshirelass27 · 07/06/2018 17:31

Hi Dia, I have been on 450iu for the last two cycles and didn't particularly get a huge amount of side effects- nothing others don't get. Hope all goes well.

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bangsaklove · 07/06/2018 15:58

hi @Dia12 try not to worry, I was on different stimms drugs but at 2 of my scans 7 were way way behind and then they all grew the last 2-3 days by the time I got to EC they collected 14 in total, try not to worry the docs will know what they are doing and better they increase the drugs now :)

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Dia12 · 06/06/2018 15:47

I’m a little behind in my treatment from this group but I was wondering if anyone could help ease my mind.

I’ve just had my day 7 stimulation scan check on follicles. Ive been on 150iu of menopur.
There are 11 follicles but they are a tiny 4.5mm and the doctor has told me I need to increase my dosage to a whopping 450iu to help them grow to at least 18mm by next Wednesday.

I know the doctors know what they are doing but I’m still apprehensive about why they are so small and whether I’m doing something wrong. Also worried about taking such a high dose.
Has anyone had similar experiences?

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Yorkshirelass27 · 05/06/2018 19:35

Great news ponypals, congratulations!
Congratulations bangsaklove, another positive step forward!

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bangsaklove · 04/06/2018 16:49

Good luck for your scans both of you! Being PUPO feels surreal so can’t imagine how you feel :-)

Test date is 15th June !

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Si1ver · 04/06/2018 12:48

Well done @PonyPals, what a relief for you!

When's your test date @bangsaklove?

My first scan is on Saturday, I'll be seven weeks so hopefully will see a heartbeat and start to relax a bit.

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PonyPals · 04/06/2018 12:04

Congratulations @bangsaklove on being PUPO!!!
The very best of luck to you.

I am officially pregnant the levels came back at 698.
5 weeks today and the first scan next Wednesday!!!!! Still in shock!!!

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bangsaklove · 04/06/2018 07:32

Sorry just noticed the terrible grammar and punctuation on last post! Forgive me, typing in a rush!

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bangsaklove · 04/06/2018 07:31

@grimbles Lovely news to wake up too was that the official test date? congrats to you!
Thanks ladies for the good luck wishes sorry I wasn’t on yday was all a bit of a whirlwind yday.
Transfer went fine if a little ouch with a too full bladder....they said full they got completely! Even the nurse said wow hahah
So we were down to one clear front runner yday 1 for the freezer and maybe one more to freeze but if wasn’t so great that one so they were going to see overnight
Due to one clear one they wouldn’t let me have 2 back in, I fought my corner but they were adamant and so I went with their advice in the end. I guess they know what they’d are doing right xx
Anyone have any side effect s on cyclogest? Sore boobs...fine but seem to have developed a weird insomnia, waking at 3am and also twitchy arms! Didn’t have either of these pre pessaries hmmm
Have a good Monday all

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