Starting the journey thread 2

[squirrelnutkins1]

So we're nearly at 1000 posts.... setting this up ready for round 2 when the other is full.

I've tagged all the regulars I think (please forgive me if not ❤️❤️❤️) and anyone else who has commented on the thread ever if you'd like to come back and fill us in!

Here's to support and success 🎉💐

@2fingers22018
@VenusStarr
@Kelly199
@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF
@CloudSway
@GreyC
@veeboo
@mrsmch123

@bump2be
@ells0204
@claudie86
@nataliejayne26
@trying81
@sl85
@pinkroseuk
@chloeh99
@daisymay25

@squirrelnutkins1 sorry af arrived! So nice your dp is being kind to you. Just want we need at these times!!
I know. It has been a hard few weeks. My af arrived Tuesday, but I just knew it would arrive this month, so decided to take a break to try and relax with opks etc. Xx

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF definitely! It's so hard all the time isn't it. Hard decision knowing the tablets are sitting there, but just feel like I really need a break.
Glad you've recovered. Been thinking of you.
Thank you for the meds. I was just curious as to what it was that they give xx

Hope everyone is ok and has a lovely day! Sun is out, again!! I hate it. Roll on winter lol. I know I'll be in the minority by saying that 😂

Sorry to hear af arrived @squirrelnutkins1 ❤️ glad your oh has been looking after you though 😊

Having a month off sounds like a good plan @Kelly199. You got anything nice planned over the next few weeks? Can't believe you're wishing for winter!! 😳 Only joking, I love the autumn and being snug. That said, would be nice to have a couple of sunny weekends, particularly over my birthday at the end of August.

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF good to hear you're starting to feel a bit better.

8dpo today, not feeling hopeful at all. I have no desire to test early. Feeling quite indifferent to it all to be honest. I think it's a self-preservation thing - dreading my hysteroscopy in a couple of weeks. Going to see if the reflexologist can recommend anything or give me some calming tips xx

@VenusStarr @Kelly199 Thanks girls. He's def a keeper 😉
I'm soooo with you, I love being wrapped up and snuggly. I struggle with the summer as I'm in no way body confident. Im not overweight but I just hate my pale legs and big hips and just never feel I look nice 🙄 but I love being in a big coat jumper scarf and boots!

I think a break will do you good @Kelly199

I'm back on the Letrazole tomorrow. Phoned the clinic today and they said it worked last month so just take the next two months and I don't need to be monitored. They want me to just take it and try and forget about it (yeah right!) so I stay as relaxed as possible. Work doesn't help my stress levels so i need to find a way for it not to get to me. OH massively does too.

Enjoy your reflexology @VenusStarr let us know how it goes. I might book in again. We're trying to save money so will see if OH minds 🙊 xx

@VenusStarr definitely!! It's well needed!! I haven't got anything planned, but I am going to paint our bedroom and kitchen because I've been saying it for ages and just haven't done it!!
I love the winter. Summer is my least favourite. W, A, SP, SU. Weird order I know...
Fingers crossed for you. It's horrible waiting isn't it. Definitely would go. Anything is worth a try! Xx

@squirrelnutkins1 I'm exactly the same!! I tend to be covered up too and just love being in big coats and all the winter gear!!
Me too. I think I really need it especially at the moment!
I'm not even going to do opks either. I may do one just to see if I'm ovulating the same day as on the clomid just to see how my body is coping without, but that's it.
Hope you'll be ok on it this month. Been struggling with symptoms haven't you? Xx

Hope everyone is ok xx

Sounds like a good plan! @Kelly199 yeah last month I was soooooo tired and headachy. Had a three hour nap one weekend 😳 started again this morning and I've been ok tbh but I've been mental busy at work so maybe I've just not noticed any symptoms 🤣

How's everyone else? Xx

Good luck with your new cycle @squirrelnutkins1
Enjoy every second of the break too @kelly199. I'm 4dpo now. Have a wedding this weekend so I hope that will distract me. I'm going to try and not test. I have none in the house so that should help!

Fingers crossed for everyone waiting or in their new cycles.
I’m waiting for AF; which I no is on her way as despite the rain I am roasting! I always get really hot for some reason. Had to stop taking the DHEA as it was making me really really sick - which is why the small absence from here. I’m abit gutted but hopefully we will get some good eggs when it’s time for my IVF despite the slightly lower AMH.

I am making Thai green curry tonight from scratch so I am looking forward to eating it later on tonight and then probably go swimming around 9:30 ish to relax.

Hi @GreyC how are you feeling now? I love a thai curry!
Do you mind me asking, were your prescribed DHEA?

@veeboo yes the consultant said it was worth looking at but tbh; after researching if I was taking it still I would have only been on it for 5 weeks prior to egg collection so not really much point tbh! I’m trying to relax into it as I can be such a obsessive person and control everything but I know I need to be healthy for this.

Feeling fine now! Thankfully :)

Hi luvely ladies! Tryin to catch up with everything had a great time in amsterdam just what we needed! @VenusStarr i 100% do the same thing taking everything as a sign i thought it was just me being crazy thanks for opening up and saying x im a big believer in fate and karma i think thats why @squirrelnutkins1 sorry bout af glad ur OH is such a legend @GreyC my OH does the same with vits sumtimes i think they think its just us askin them to take them and it wnt make a difference but its soo frustrating @Kelly199 soo glad to c u bak hugs ur always soo positive i hope ur feeling better! @veeboo and @CloudsSway 👋 hi to everyone else where is everyone with their treatments atm?💗

Thanks @ GreyC I've read about it but wasnt sure hoe to get it. I assume it would come up during IVF prep?

You can buy online they pointed me in the biovea website direction.

Yes it came up when we set the protocol for our ICSI

I didnt realise that. Thanks @GreyC!

@Kelly199 I think what Ned you have can vary but those are the ones I used! Yes I know what you mean it has been nice break not to take any meds the last few weeks for me!

@VenusStarr thanks! I have everything crossed for you!

@GreyC oooh I love a green curry too!

@2fingers22018 glad you had a great break!

So I rang the clinic today and I have my consultation booked in for Thursday morning with my consultant to find out shat the plan is for my next fet excited and anxious. DH said we could take a break if I needed to but I think if I stop ill struggle to start it again so we are going to move forward with the next one!

Glad to hear from you @finallytakingtheplungewithivf. You are being so strong. Do what feels right! Thinking positive thoughts for us all today

Morning everyone. I'm feeling a bit down this morning, 10dpo and had a temperature drop. I'm just not feeling hopeful at all :( I might ask the reflexologist if she needs me to carry on with it after today. I think I'd rather be ignorant to what's going on and af turns up rather than seeing my temperature go down or testing and getting a bfn. Feeling a bit sorry for myself this morning. But, got reflexology, counselling and hopefully going to my yoga class - if I'm not self-cared out!

Sorry for the self-indulgent post. Hope you're all OK x

@veeboo thankyou it’s a hard decision to make I think but we want to carry on for now not sure how I’ll feel if another one fails but am trying to focus on the positives and think when we’ve gone through the plan I’ll be more focused even though I am going on holiday in a couple of weeks so need to try be healthy and active between now and then as hopefully af will arrive sometime around then but not sure if this cycle it will be all over the place!

@venuStarr sorry you are feeling down this morning! Hopefully your reflexology and Counselling will help xx

@VenusStarr dont apologise! You have just described the exact reason why I havent tried temping and my acupuncturist has asked me to as well. If it makes you stressed its counterproductive. I know it's easily said but try not to panic. Are you going to test or wait this month?
@finallytakingtheplungewithivf good news about holiday. That will be relaxing x

@FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF this is where ivf gets soo hard i think tryin to mentally gear up to do it all again fx for u this time hun stay strong x ive got my appt today and im bricking it im excited for the nxt one to get meds FINALLY but i dnt know why this one with all the paperwork scares me its making it all very real!

Where r u off to on ur hols?

@2fingers22018 oooohh how exciting for you! I suppose signing all the forms makes it more real! When do you start the meds? I think you nailed it saying this is where it gets hard gearing up to do it again at least it’s not the whole process and it’s jist the fet part not sure how I would feel about doing the whole process so soon!
We are going to Cyprus never been before!

@veeboo not as relaxing as I would like as have an exam the week after I get back so will be revising but at least it’s in the sun by a pool so not so bad lol!

You are amazing @FinallytakingtheplungewithIVF

@2fingers22018 I’m due on my period Friday and have to ring up to start my down regulation on day 21. What protocol are you having?

I'm back from reflexology. Feeling really flat. I'm definitely not pregnant this cycle :( my uterus is cold. Least I won't waste any tests.

She did say my left fallopian tube possibly has a kink. There was something else about my uterus but I can't remember.

She also went over dh's SA results and they aren't as OK as we were led to believe.

She also said that my body is holding onto a lot of tension, so if I'm stressed it's counterproductive to fertility.

My fsh was excellent and she wants me to carry on charting for 3 cycles, so I will see when af is due to arrive. Got a 4 week course booked for September.

I'm gutted :( glad I've got counselling later, feeling very emotional and tearful now 😥

Oh @venusstar
It’s ok to feel emotional and sad about these things. I am slowly learning that how ever I am feeling is ok. My acupuncture lady said I have a lot of tension too. Had a couple weeks off going because I simply can’t afford to shell out over £200 a month. So will hold off untill August now when I know when my treatment is.

My very best friend started trying on her honeymoon and she knows my struggles but I’m making sure I stay really up beat for her as it’s all exciting for her and such things even tho I would be insanely jealous if she got pregnant quickly! Or even could be pregnant now

Also - maybe ask for an appointment to discuss your DH analysis?