IVF/ICSI June/July 2018

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Hey, all! We are starting ICSI hopefully in June for MFI. I'm 32. Been TTC for around 14 months. Starting treatment privately as we wait for NHS investigations/referrals. Keen to get started but nervous - especially about getting the time off work during treatment - and about how much all of this is going to cost. Trying to prime my body for fertility treatment. Generally eat pretty well and exercise regularly (cardio, strength train, Pilates, walk a lot on my commute)- but could improve my diet. Consultant advised me to increase my protein intake so I'm working on it! Luckily the weather is looking up so a bit easier to stick to healthy lifestyle :) Have cut out alcohol and coffee (still on tea - but will limit myself to one cup/ day). Supplements wise, I'm on Omega 3, CoQ10, Pregnacare. Doubt any of this will make any difference in time for first cycle though...

Would be great to hear from others due to have treatment in June/July 2018!

@Katjoneskins I find it helps to keep a sense of humour about this, balances out the dark times!

@Windmill sounds like you're safe then! Good luck for tomorrow xx

@Katjoneskins I could have written a lot of your comments. I've tried every supplement and treatment on the market over the last two years! Good luck with CARE we looked at them (I really liked the centre) but decided that it was just that little by too far to get to and went with a clinic a bit closer to home xx

@Windmill1828 good luck for tonight! I'm triggering tomorrow night (hopefully!)

@IvoryCloud 8am tomorrow! All fingers and toes crossed for you xxx

Hi to anyone I've missed! 🙈 x

Now I definitely feel like I’m not doing enough! I got back off Holiday 2 weeks ago, where I gained 8lb and haven’t lost it yet. It was America so I ate and drank everything and anything. Since returning I’ve done no exercise, eaten what I fancied and not even lost a lb 😞 I only think I’ve been taking is conception vitamins and vitamin D. It is what it is now I guess!

@IvoryCloud it’s so much pressure on us. I understand your worry. The hospital never told me to put my trigger into a certain spot on my tummy?! I feel like they miss a lot that other places suggest.

@Windmill1828 I wouldn’t have thought anymore stimming after trigger. But always a good idea to phone if unsure. Hope those eggs are growing in there! 🤞

@Katjoneskins sorry to hear about your misscarrages. Sounds like you’re doing everything you can to prepare. Wish I had your willpower/ determination.

Felt so emotional this morning! And my AF has started. I didn’t think it would come this quick.

I found high protein, low calorie ice cream tho!! 😃😃 it’s called Breyers delights. So excited for that lol. I’m on holiday. So, healthy eating is on pause for now.

Was wonder, is everything still taking supplemts during injections? Xx

Hi girlies @IvoryCloud @Beherenow32 @moleeye after today's panic and checking the sharps bin again, I've calmed down and convinced myself she must've put an extra stim in!

It's nearly trigger time! 🙈

So as you know, I've been drinking milk like a baby. I'm wondering how you all felt/feel on trigger night?
All of a sudden I'm very uncomfortable with back ache and a bit of pelvic ache! Laughing and moving quickly hurts a bit. I'm trying to stay positive and think that those slow growers have improved over the weekend or do you think it might be my naughty massive lone one?

Hope everyone is ok and you've all had a lovely weekend! Jeeeeze, I'd love a chilled glass of wine right now xxx

Hi @Windmill1828, I bet they are all busily growing after all that milk you've been guzzling!!!

I would love a Pimms! Had a bbq this afternoon and could have sunk a whole bottle of it, stuck to soft drinks....booooo!

Good luck for trigger time. It's nearly here! Xx

@moleeye @Beherenow32 @IvoryCloud

That's it! TRIGGER DONE!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Whoop whoop! 😘

@Windmill1828 @IvoryCloud hopefully the cramps are all the eggs growing!!

I didn’t have any cramps just full. But then I didn’t get many mature eggs 🤷‍♀️

Nearly there! X

@IvoryCloud good luck for the morning. Let us s know how you get on xx

Thanks @moleeye - I will!

I'm in at 8am and DH will catch me up at 9am. Don't really know exactly what to expect. My clinic doesn't like to say too much ahead of when stuff needs to be known so that patients don't become overwhelmed/forgetful.

Have packed my bag and read through the instructions a gazillion times but might check again before I leave tomorrow.

Feeling bit anxious!

Yey @Windmill for triggering! Not long now before your EC xx

I had some period type cramps in the middle of the night following triggering but not much today. I don't know what that means! Is it good/bad or neither/either?

Thinking of you too @moleeye - I know your time's coming up!

Night all xx

@IvoryCloud
I have everything crossed for you tomorrow sweetie - you'll be fine!!!

I'll be glad when mines all done with! Xxx

Oh feels very exciting reading the thread...good luck with EC tomorrow @ivorycloud and @windmill1828 hope your trigger works well for your EC -Tuesday right? Fingers and toes crossed for you both x

The Breyers ice cream sounds nice, is that an online purchase @beherenow? Hope you’re enjoying your time off and managing to relax.

Im trying to eat low carb and high protein but I’ve not been very well behaved this weekend.
I’m still taking my supplements whilst stimming - not read anything advising against it.

@IvoryCloud. Lots of luck today. Looking forward to seeing your update.

@Dia12 just in a supermarket. It was nice (I only tasted a little 😉).

X

@IvoryCloud I'm think of you and have everything crossed for a wonder collection today! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼keep us posted xxxx

*wonderful

Good luck @IvoryCloud !!

I'm in at 930 for scan and starting injections. Butterflies and bricking it!!!

Thanks everyone. Waiting for it so start!

*to

Sat here, naked under my hospital gown, on my reclining chair. Cannula in. Painkiller suppository in. Paperwork done. Antibiotics in bag for afterwards (5 day course). Customer feedback survey done. Toilet visited .

Now I wait...

Oh the glamour @IvoryCloud!! 😂

Good luck 😘x

I know 🤣😂🤣!!!

Thanks @moleeye. It's good to know you're there.

I'm alone. DH catching me up in a bit (!)

To add to the glamour of it - no nail polishes, make up, perfumes, hair products or deodorant allowed...

And it is quite hot in here

Good luck @physicskate!

@IvoryCloud
Oh bless you! Suppository 🙈☺️ my antibiotics apparently get put in places I'd rather not mention!!! 😳😳

You're nearly there!!!! So close!!! Big hugs!!! Xx x

Wow sounds like there is a lot of joy to come!! Good luck!!

Got my shopping bags of meds and first injection of gonal f (150 dose) done!! Short protocol as I have polycystic ovaries (not pcos) and they're worried about phase. Is this a super low dose? I'm a bit concerned about under response...