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Join us here for the TMI IVF March/April/May thread

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AliceAbsolum · 22/04/2019 08:09

New March/April IVF thread.

I'm Alice, 34, TTC1 for 3 years 4 months. Currently 4 days into a short ivf protocol with max dose of stims as my AMH ran away last year. Its my only NHS funded cycle and my last chance to have a child that's genetically mine. /fingers crossed/

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Hopingforbabyd · 17/05/2019 19:36

@phreedam I’m not doing very well tbh. I’ve really struggled through the tww for me personally, this has been the hardest part. I wish I wasn’t signed off, if I have to do this again I’ll be going to work lol. Today I have had awful period pains. I’m 9dp5dt and I naughtily did a test, I saw a hint of an extremely extremely faint line but the period pains are making me feel like this is all over. Sorry for the negative rant I just want it all to be over with so I can start again. OTD is Tuesday x

Hopingforbabyd · 17/05/2019 19:38

@phreedam really sorry to hear you’re feeling rubbish, just remember- you got this! When are you due trigger? X

phreedam · 17/05/2019 20:18

@Hopingforbabyd aw sweetpea, yea I guess not keeping busy makes it harder. You're so so close now almost there just hold out a couple more days! Really hoping and praying this works out for you Thanks

I have an appointment Monday morning and that when they'll let me know, I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday.. so looking at egg collection probably wed/thurs. I really hope we have the one egg...

Hopingforbabyd · 17/05/2019 20:44

@phreedam thank you lovely 💐
I’m certain that little follicle will hold out for you. When I was stimming I only had the one which was racing ahead of the others and they managed to get 11 so I have lots of faith yours will catch up lots! X

phreedam · 17/05/2019 21:57

@Hopingforbabyd Trying to keep faith, unfortunately it will only be the one or two maximum as my antral follicle count was only this much. Not really sure what happened- if this round didn't work then I think we will go with CREATE or Lister as they specialise in low AMH levels.

Hopingforbabyd · 17/05/2019 22:00

@phreedam keeping my fingers crossed for you. Is this your first round? X

phreedam · 17/05/2019 22:22

@Hopingforbabyd thanks, yes it's my first round. Really hoping all these injections will be worth something :/

Are you getting a beta from the clinic on Tuesday or do you have to do a hpt yourself at home?

Hopingforbabyd · 17/05/2019 22:23

@phreedam if I have any advice, definitely keep yourself busy in the tww lol.

I have been cramping all day I’m 9dp5dt and tonight I have started spotting 😞 I think I’m out. OTD isn’t until Tuesday. Is this even possible?! If it is then my body is so cruel!! X

Pleaseletitbeme · 17/05/2019 22:25

Hoping.... it’s so shit... I feel horrendous tonight.
Sending you all best wishes xxx

Hopingforbabyd · 18/05/2019 08:19

I think I’m out ladies. AF has shown for me today. I am absolutely heartbroken 😔

Hopingforbabyd · 18/05/2019 08:20

10dp5dt so horrible 😞😢 I don’t know what to do with myself x

phreedam · 18/05/2019 09:22

@Hopingforbabyd I'm so sorry sweet heart, it's a gruelling process but alas it is the process we need to do unfortunately. Your official test day could still prove to be positive as I've heard many women have bleeding during pregnancy, there's still a chance.
Take care of yourself in the coming days. ThanksThanks

Pleaseletitbeme · 18/05/2019 10:17

Hoping..... it’s a complete mindfuck.
I’m in Limbo.... don’t know if I am miscarrying/ have miscarried already....
I’ve had no further bleeding and feel very sickly.
Sending hugs to all xxx

Hopingforbabyd · 18/05/2019 10:41

@phreedam @pleaseletitbeme thank you ladies. This is truly gruelling and I feel for any woman having to endure failures and successes because it’s a very scary and testing time. Sending my love right back to you. In a way I’m glad af is here so hopefully I can move on and get a new plan in place x

FlipKat · 18/05/2019 13:59

@Hopingforbabyd @Pleaseletitbeme hope you are both doing ok - this process is so horrendously stressful! Look after yourselves.

FlipKat · 18/05/2019 14:01

I've been feeling super emotional over the last couple of days - things are not looking good for me. First HCG at 9dp5dt was 32.5 - so a definite positive but on the low side. Unfortunately it was essentially the same at 11dp5dt yesterday (31.5). I'm still getting similar lines on FRERs. Nurse says it is not all over yet, it is 50/50 and that they see this sometimes with the pregnancy being in some kind of holding pattern deciding which way to go. DP still thinks we are in with a chance but I'm struggling to stay positive. The HCG should have doubled not stayed the same! Nurse suggested I try to hold out until Tuesday for my next HCG to give things as long as possible to get going, but I'm working that day and really cannot face bad news in the middle of a busy shift. So going in on Monday morning which is 14dp5dt

Pleaseletitbeme · 18/05/2019 14:13

Ah Flipkat... My OTD was with a urine hcg. Wish we had had a beta then... it’s going to be the end of next week before I find out what has happened to me.
Good luck to you xxx

LeanneMFord · 18/05/2019 15:39

@FlipKat still very confusing for you. Hopefully you get some peace of mind soon. X

Hopingforbabyd · 19/05/2019 18:00

Hi ladies. I’m officially out this cycle sadly, af got me well and truly and bfn on tests. I just wanted to wish all in the tww and upcoming cycles the very best of luck. I have found this thread so helpful and to say it started on the last one back in feb is just....wow!! Keep going ladies!! For now I’m going to take a back seat, be kind to myself and enjoy all the little things I couldn’t do during my first cycle (sitting with a nice big fat caffeinated coffee as we speak) I will be back! Take care everyone. Much love, always xx

LeanneMFord · 19/05/2019 18:11

@Hopingforbabyd I'm so sorry. Please be kind to yourself and no we are all still here should you need us. X

Twiglet2353 · 19/05/2019 18:15

@Hopingforbabyd 💗

mouse1234567 · 19/05/2019 20:18

@Hopingforbabyd a large caffeinated coffee sounds like a very sensible idea. Look after yourself and thanks for the well wishes.

Pleaseletitbeme · 19/05/2019 20:36

Hoping.... awwww.... it’s crap....
I don’t know what’s going on with my body.
More bloods tomorrow....
I’ve done nothing for days and this is detrimental to my overall health, so I went for a lovely ride on my horse.
Feel much better now.
I’ve come to terms with the fact that I may well have miscarried.
Hugs to all xxx

LeanneMFord · 20/05/2019 08:27

@FlipKat good luck today I hope they give you some answers today. Remember we are here if you need to vent. X

FlipKat · 20/05/2019 15:40

@LeanneMFord - thanks. Just had the call from the clinic. My urine pregnancy test and blood HCG are still both slightly positive but only just. As the HCG never went very high and now is falling they've advised me to stop my luteal support and wait for my period to arrive. De-brief appointment with consultant next week. Looking on the bright side, I am very glad to be stopping the horrid three times a day progesterone pessaries! So messy! Also hopefully now I will be able to concentrate on my work as I've been so distracted for the last month and I have two big scary deadlines coming up in a few weeks!