IVF/ICSI June/July 2018

[cannonball8726]

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!

Oh made a mistake! I’ve had 3 failed transfers. This is my first attempt @LopeyLopez of course you can’t vent here if you need to! It’s very hard to go through xx

@beherenow I just keep thinking there’s still time but don’t know when they calm it a day. I don’t mind a second round it’s waiting for it I can’t stand (probably another 5 months). I actually asked if changing my diet would do anything and she said it’s nothing to do with that!

Has Gonal f made anyone dream weird?!

@Ginandtonic31 tbh, i completely get why you are worrying. It’s easy for us to look for positives, but it’s nt the same when you’re going though it. Do you feel anything today? It is still early tho. We asked our dr about diet and they said they same! But when I drink Pom juice and raspberry tea, my lining is soooo much thicker than when I didn’t. I’ve been eating more protein and I swear I feel my ovaries now! (Still don’t know the measurements yet tho). I’m not sure how much diet can effect, but I think it’s worth the try

I can really feel my ovaries today. Worrying about getting through work the next couple of days 😕 xx

@Beherenow32 @Ginandtonic31 Our clinic puts a lot of emphasis on diet, all the superfoods (pomegranate juice, beetroot juice, watercress, loads of protein when building up to EC) but it does seem to depend on the clinic. We're MFI, and after about 3 months on the new diet DH's morphology improved, could just have been a coincidence of course. The nutritionist works on the basis that what works for men works for women.

@LopeyLopez I know what you mean about MFI and infertility by default - it sounds like everything's been really rushed for you, is there someone neutral you can talk to?

@beherenow32 no I feel nothing 😞I’m hoping they have at least started growing though so that they keep me going. I’ve been eating protein and protein shakes but for the first round I just thought I would take the exact vitamins they told me to and stick to everything they say! I think she was basically saying there’s nothing I can eat between Friday and tomorrow that will force them to grow 😂 it’s jusy the not knowing that’s worrying everyone being able to feel things and heaviness and still 10 days in I feel nothing!

Ps I know I’m a huge worrier and very annoying with it!

@Ginandtonic31 you’re not annoying! I’ve went through all the worrying too, and still do tbf.

I’m havinf a fry up today (a high protein one! 😂😂) xx

I think I’m going to have avocado and poached eggs on toast. I know the toast isn’t great but the protein bit has to be better than none. Then for a walk probably to try and stop me worrying. It’s just always on my mind. If I feel a twinge I just don’t know what it is. Why can’t I just be normal 😡

@Ginandtonic31 that sounds like a good idea (I wouldn’t worry about the toast.. I’m sure it’s ok to have some! I still eat bread, sweets just not too much).
That’s what I’m like during the 2ww 😪 it’s torture feeling every twinge, cramp etc and not knowing what going on. Best to do nice things to help settle your thoughts. I’m hoping my egg collection is Friday now. Just to make sure I have time to grow.

Sending you good thoughts! Xx

@Beherenow32 when did you start stimming? I’m hoping something is happening tomorrow and they either up my dose or let me keep going for another week. I worry then though about the quality. I’ve w bit of an achey back and I wonder if it’s the end of my period (I get aches in my legs etc about a week after I started a period, even if bleeding finished) or whether because I’ve a tilted womb my ovaries are further back?

@Ginandtonic31 I started stimming 7th of June. With 225 of Gonal f. I did get some period type aches and over my legs too, when I first started xx

👋 Hi @peanut!

I remember you from conception boards, especially as you are the same age as me.

Sorry to see you here but hope everything goes well for you. Glad you are getting things moving x

@beherenow32 so the day before me. I remember now. So I’m really behind 😞still only on 200. Wish they had just started me higher. Can’t do anything now though other than wait. Trouble is I’m getting now period pains or cramps in my ovaries. Now and again I feel like a little slight twinge wave but I couldn’t describe it as a pain or cramp or anything. It doesn’t hurt. Perhaps it always happens or I’m forcing myself to feel it.

I meant no period psins

Hi @lopeylopez 👋 Good luck with your ivf journey. We’re in a similar position as my hubby has low sperm count where as my fertility tests so far has shown I’m OK.

Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way xxx

Oh my goodness, so much going on that I can’t keep track! As I haven’t started yet myself I’m cheering you on from the background for now.
@Physicskate, @Dia, @Critter- congrats on your embryos and good luck for ET!
@Lateinthemorning- good luck with your EC tomorrow
@Ginandtonic- hope scan goes well tomorrow and your follies start responding! They still have time to up your dose if needed.
I’ve probably missed a few people out but hope all going well whatever stage you are at and welcome to all newcomers.
@cannonball- wondering if you started down reg yet. Vaguely remember you were a few days ahead oh me. I start next weekend- feeling apprehensive! X

Sorry I’m advsnce for this but I’m getting so pissed off with my body 😂Just when I think I’m starting to feel things after a protein filled tea, turns out I can’t keep off the bloody loo and that’s all it probably was! Is this a side effect of bloody drugs or just me not being able to eat properly without it coming back out again 😡

Hi @Ginandtonic31 - I think hormone changes cam cause upset tummies - I know I normally suffer a bit the few days before AF is due.
Have you got another scan tomorrow? FX that things are moving along xxx

@CritterTamer yep tomorrow. Eeek! I’ve had a hot water bottle on all weekend!

How’s everyone else doing?

@Ginandtonic31 let us know how your scan goes straight away! 😊😊
I feel a little sick. Not sure if it’s the change in diet. Apprehensive for tomorrow. I’m happy to wait longer to make sure they grow enough. But in the past I’ve felt a bit rushed to do the trigger etc. That the follicles weren’t big enough yet.
Hope tomorrow is a good day for scans! 🙃🙃 xx

Good luck @Beherenow32! I’m feeling optimistic. I hope I’m not disappointed!

right now honestly feeling rubbish...EC tomorrow had a stupid argument with DH, can't find my dressing gown and scared the stupid stress will have an impact tomorrow - just a shitty day overall

@NotLateInTheMorning I don’t think stress will impact the eggs at all. But it’s not good for you, (mentally) since it’s an already hard time. Wishing hug lots and lots of luck for tomorrow.

Hope the find the dressing down! Has to be in the house somewhere 🤔 maybe pop to Asda and buy a nice new one?!? Xx

thank you Beherenow32 xx it's just been a really difficult day today - your virtual hugs really appreciated xx
i know dressing gown isn't a big deal, I could just get out my winter one or use the one form the hospital - i know what I want from asda and it's not a dressing gown (huge tub of ice cream and a family pack of onion rings ;) ;) - good luck with your scan tomorrow too, fingers crossed for you xx and you too Ginandtonic31, will be thinking of you...

and also for everyone whatever stage you are at xx

@NotLateInTheMorning. Thank you. I’ve been having twinges today so I’ve got myself a bit excited but a voice in my head keeps telling me it might be nothing or only one might be growing. Or none but just trying.

Hope you feel better by tomorrow and it all goes well. Then treat yourself to something yummy!!