IVF/ICSI May/June

[Cauliflower82]

Hi everyone

I’m creating a new thread with the hope of finding people with similar dates to me. I am due to start medication on May 13th with the hope egg collection will be June 19th. I’m 34, female factor fertility.

Anyone else out there with similar dates?

So, most recent panic ladies - you are not, repeat NOT to go anywhere near lambs whilst trying to get pregnant. It can cause severe birth defects to your unborn child. My happy day is now another anxiety inducing memory. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. What a tit!

@helene2019 Good luck tomorrow.
@nordicmom Sorry its not feeling hopeful. But I'm a 5dt and my test day is also 13dpt (Monday). If you're only 2dt transfer you may need the full time?
@KittyKatSmile I think you can do either. I was at risk of overstim so didn't do the last dose of stims, just buserilin and trigger. But if you have smallish follicles I think you can do the extra dose stim with trigger. I'm afraid that info will in no way give you back control of your life 😉
@cauliflower82 everything is crossed for your AF to come

@booksandstuff How you doing? When do they do your first scan? Does it feel any more real? X

@LittleOne3 Still doesn't feel real! I had a follow up blood test which said HCG had doubled and now we wait for a 6 week scan on June 17. Not sure if 6 weeks is the norm, but we live overseas so they might do it differently.
I am really anxious!

How are you? Are you holding out for OTD?

Hope everyone is doing well. Xx

@MrBay Only a week and a bit to egg collection. I am feeling nervous about it though as I just want it to go right this time.

@LittleOne3 I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you

@Welshmommapug Well done on injecting yourself. The first one is always the worst.

@KittyKatSmile On my last cycle my trigger was the same day as my last stims. Not sure if all clinics are the same but would expect so.

At your last scan before collection they will give you times for collection and to take the trigger dose. My collection was the Monday morning (I forget the time). I take my stims in the evening so had my last stims at 6 on the Saturday as usual then the trigger was at 10:30pm on the Saturday, no drugs on the Sunday and collection on the Monday.

Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge. Just off for another scan now. Can't imagine they've grown massively in the last 2 days so let's just see what they say.

@Booksandstuff 6 or 7 weeks is quite common I think. How many days past 6 weeks will you be?

Hoping for a good, lamb-free day for everyone x

@Zest11 thanks for the well wishes. To be honest it wasn’t a smooth day. It should have been so easy and we saw so many patients go in and out quickly. My bladder took ages to fill -was there 3 and half hours and TMI but halfway through I had to diarrhoea because of the voltarol I was prescribed so that took us back to square one. The actually transfer went fine in the end but about twenty mins after I felt so nausea -really thought I was going to vomit and spend last night feeling totally wiped out. I think it was a combo of drinking way too much liquid, tummy probs and holding it all in and stress. The doctor said it will make no difference but I can’t help but feel this has got off to a terrible start and me feeling. Like I’m going to vomit for 5 hours last night cannot be a nice place for the embryo to implant.

I just feel so sad -it should have been so calm and easy. Anyone who hasn’t done a ET I just recommend really drinking loads of liquids before -I just didn’t drink enough.

Feeling much better nausea wise but still exhausted so have called in sick. So glad it’s friday and I have to weekend to recover.

@mouse1234567 oh Mouse, you poor little thing. You just need to think about how resilient our amazing bodies are and how much they can deal with.

If you haven't already, I'd really recommend the mindful IVF app. His voice is so lovely and he just puts really positive messages into your head ("think of your amazing fertile body making all of these brilliant, wonderful follicles") and he's got a TWW one, which might be of some help to you.

Thinking of you. Take care of yourself today x

Another bfn this morning at 13dp2dt so stopping meds today and period should come apparently in the next 2-7d .
Praying my nausea goes quickly I’ve really had it with it . I must have spent months if not years nauseous by now in the last 12 y since we started trying for a second one with all my mc and also chronic illness induced nausea so I have a very low psychological tolerance for it my now ... I’m off to movies after school run to take my mind off all this shit then booking in my hair colour, tooth whitening , flights etc I had been putting off for now because of this and will make lots of plans with kids for this summer then get back to it in September hopefully . Good luck to you all!

@Nordicmom Really sorry to hear about your BFN this morning, it really sucks after all that you've gone through already. I hope you're doing ok, and that you're able to distract yourself with some other stuff until it doesn't feel so bad.

@mouse1234567 What a tough transfer, but it's done, and you got through it. Thanks for the tip on drinking more beforehand. Hope you're recovering ok, and fingers crossed for you.

@KittyKatSmile On my last scan before EC, the clinic gave me a detailed timetable of what to take and when. I think yours will do the same. Two days before EC, morning jab was the same, my evening jab was brought forward a few hours, and then the trigger at a really specific time. The day before EC was jab-free! Then EC day and then waiting. I think if you do a fresh transfer you have more meds to take straight after EC - I'm sure others on here will know a bit more about that.

@Cauliflower82 Hope those two naughty follicles stop misbehaving and turn off ASAP! Must be nearly there now. Fingers crossed.

Talking to my consultant next Tuesday about what happens next so will update you all then. Hope everyone else is doing ok.

I just came out of theatre. Had lorazopam the night before, and IV antisickness med, painkillers and another sedative during the procedure. I was actually awake but drifting off and it felt like I was just having a smear test multiple times - finished so quickly! 14 eggs collected 😲 which is great news cos in Wednesday scan they said 10/11 eggs. Now am just bleeding a little (am told this is normal) and feel like I'm experiencing massive period pains. Waiting for the clinic to be happy with OHs deposit - apperently he may have to go again! Then home to sleep, eat ice-cream and have a hot water bottle whilst lie in front of the TV all day.

Hoping everyone is doing well.

@Nordicmom sorry to hear about the bfn especially after all the symptoms this process can be so cruel. Take time for yourself the next few day.
@Mouse1234567 your et sounded quite stressful, how come you had a voltorol? I used to have the same side effects with those but only for ec. Hope you have a restful day today.
@Helene2019 what a great number of eggs fingers crossed for fertilisation.

I’m 5dp5dt today and have been very distracted by a little bitey puppy! Been having some cramps, somr quite strong that needed
paracetamol. Feeling tired but that’s more down to pup waking up vey early, still no sore boobs or anything. Go from feeling hopeful to convincing myself it’s not worked. Otd isn’t till next Thursday.

@Nordicmom sorry to hear that. These cycles put so much of life on hold for large periods of time. In the interim are you going on holiday anywhere nice?
@Spongebob79 puppies are scientifically proven to reduce stress, I'm sure they are a delightful and snuggly distraction! I would like a dog but work full time, so it isn't fair on the dog to spend so much time alone.

I'm spending the next few days eating oysters, sushi, rare steak, blue cheese and wine as I start the transfer waiting game.

@Nordicmom I'm really sorry to hear that.

@Helene2019 That is a great number. Get plenty of rest and fingers crossed for you.

I didn’t expect it to work on the first go but there’s always that bit of hope .
We’ll go to Finland to see family end of August and maybe i’ll do a city break too with or without my 14 y old although I feel much more sick in the heat of summer so will have to see if I’m up to anything . I’ve taken him once a year for the last 3 y , he’s good company 😊! We went to Bali on a big trip in April and DS went skiing with school before it and is going rock climbing in France I’m July so not going longhaul in the summer . In October we were going to go to South Africa with MIL since they were going to take DS there on a safari and then my FIL died in an accident last Sep but I’ve asked to postpone it because of the ivf and we can do the following year...

@mouse1234567 So sorry that just sounds dire. But you are through it. So congrats 👍.

@nordicmom I'm so sorry about your BFN. Sounds like you're doing great at staying busy.

@spongebob79 I second those antlers for bitey puppies. They don't disintegrate so should be fine for your pup I think. Such a good distraction! Are you doing puppy obedience classes?

@KittyKatSmile how was the scan? Are you trigger happy?

@Helene2019 Good egg collection! Very jealous of your evening line up!

I am just about to walk in to a counselling appointment. Almost cancelled it - I feel a bit more on an even keel now, dont really want to spend an hour crying (which is inevitable). But DH suggested I am perhaps reacting a little anxiously still, even if am feeling okay so here we go!

Hi all, can I come and join you?

We are due to start short protocol ICSI with my next period on 19th June (ish). I'm a bit terrified!

We are going to London Women's Clinic in Cardiff - does anyone else go there?

@AliciaWhiskers welcome! There's really nothing to worry about. You may not think that from joining this merry band of ladies! I went to LWC in London for my IUIs; they were always lovely.

@LittleOne3 hope counselling went well. I know what you mean about sometimes feeling you've got this. I've never regretted speaking to someone after the event, no matter how I'd felt going into the room.

Scan was ok I think. I feel like the numbers aren't great but doctor seemed pretty happy and of course, it only takes one. Back for final scan on Monday but he thinks I'll be ready for trigger on Monday with EC on Wed x

Called my clinic and now they want me to keep on meds until tomorrow and test one more time to make it official 14 d but I do know it’s pointless ... I will do it though then I’m done

mouse1234567 I'm glad it's all over for you and you are feeling a bit better. Please don't worry about work either...if you need more time after the weekend, take it. I know it's difficult for us to put ourselves first in teaching but for this we have to.

Welcome AliciaWhiskers good luck over the next few weeks :)

I have a question regarding the burserelin if anyone can help? I started on day 21 and was told my period might be a bit late. How late (if it was!) was yours if you started on day 21? I still feel mine is a good few days (maybe even longer) away and I am having my scan next week to check I have down regged and also to get the go ahead to start stimming. I should also be having a mock transfer then. Do I need to have had my period to move on? My cycle is always regular and so far I am 2 days late. So flipping annoying! Bet crystal82 never had this worry!

@Aliciawhiskers Hello! Not from your way I'm afraid.

@KittyKatSmile Councelling was great. I just got to talk about myself and IVF for 90mins. I always feel like I'm monopolising the conversation when I chat with mum/DH/best friend and they're probably bored! Was nice to not feel guilty for once! And also I really think that a middling/low number produces better quality from all the stories I've heard.

@nordicmom What limbo for you. I can't even imagine. Stay strong

@booksandstuff Do you live abroad or have you just gone for treatment? I can imagine being pregnant is terrifying. We're all a bit pre programmed to panic by this stage! My Councillor today told me to allow the anxiety and not be too hard on myself. It's an entirely rational response to what you've been through xx

After of about 12 y of trying to have another child ( we did then manage by ivf and gestational surrogacy after 5 y of MC and my illness and the surrogacy process ) I’m a master of moving on so can’t wait to do that and think about other things . I’m aware how lucky I am to have children already but it’s been 12 if hell since I lost my health for good in the process too . This world is so awful we had a horrendous 6 m starting from last Sep and I’ve had anxiety and my depression is back since then , trying hard to see more good than bad in life

@nordicmom I just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you. I have no pearls of wisdom but I do know you sound like a right trooper.

@littleone3 so nice to hear your counselling session went well. Did you need to wait long for an appointment?

@zest11 I’m not speaking from experience but I’ve heard buserelin can feck with your period and it’s not unusual to be late. I do know though that your lining needs to be thin so usually a period does this. I’m praying for blood here 😂.

@kittykatsmile I’m glad the scan went well - I think it’s important to keep in mind that it does only take one. I’m excited to hear how you progress.

@aliciawhiskers welcome! Please ignore some of my posts. I feel sometimes my negativity might come out here but in all honesty so far it’s not been even half as bad as I imagined. My downregulation is taking longer than expected but otherwise I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Injections aren’t nice but they’re not completely horrendous either. I’m not too fussed by them now. I hate scans though 😂. I’m never going to be positive about them.

I’m so grateful for all your well wishes and fingers crossed. It’s been a totally shitty week but I’m trying to think of the positives: as weird as it sounds I’m so proud that I’ve even got this far. I’ve been terrified of ivf for over a year now and I just feel like I’ve really overcome so many obstacles.

@Cauliflower82 you should be proud of yourself, yes! And I don't think your negativity comes out here; we all really rely on this forum as a place we can vent and get the support that we don't always have from people who don't know what it's like!

I'm babysitting for my best friends' little boy tonight. Just about to inject and then take the needles home with me in the morning! Feel like such a weird junkie!

Hey @zest11 I've just come on today, was worrying the same also, so mine was 3 days late, hoping by Monday scan will be good.

My dh leaves for USA next Thursday and we won't see each other til Sept if all goes well this round due to flights etc, I want af to have vanished off the scene by then if you get me ;) get some of the crystal 82 action before I'm left a hormonal wreck! Haha...

Have a great weekend girls👍