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IVF/ICSI May/June 1000 posts plus :)

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Cauliflower82 · 22/06/2019 14:43

Hi peeps :)

I’ll hyperlink this to our old thread so we can continue bitching about crystal82 😂

I can’t believe we’ve almost got to 1000 posts. I didn’t even know that was a thing - thank you @kittykatsmile because I had no idea it would just max out and I can NOT go on without you all. That’s not even an option.

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glitterbugsparkles · 27/06/2019 13:18

@mouse1234567 oh mouse, I'm so sorry, hope you can get onto the next cycle soon. Xx

Mrbay · 27/06/2019 14:39

Hi @zest11 @mouse1234567 - thank you, she was such a dear little soul who I was very much looking forward to sharing my mat leave with - she would have loved all day cuddles!

@mouse1234567 - i am really sorry for you, I hope it passes quickly and yes in times of pain you do need to look for the positives.

Becsharry · 27/06/2019 16:13

@mouse1234567 so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you ❤️
@Mrbay sorry to hear about your fur baby ❤️

Zest11 · 27/06/2019 16:36

@mouse1234567 aww I'm sorry on what you're going through. But like you said I guess it's good that it's happening sooner rather than later. Also good that you no longer have to worry about ectopic! I am glad you are focusing on the next go.

@Mrbay yes, I completely understand. Such an animal person myself, it must be so heartbreaking for you.

@RRoonilWazlib I can join in on the pessaries chat now! Did my first one this morning (front!) and it seemed to be fine. I was advised to wear a pad as it will get messy later and that's been helpful.

Cauliflower82 · 27/06/2019 16:37

I’m still as high as a kite - I’ve never been like this before and I love it! It wasn’t too bad at all - I’m here! Back home, alive. I definitely felt the whole thing and didn’t fall asleep but I sucked on that gas and air throughout. I could do it again folks... I could do it again.
I’m going to catch up on everything very soon. Hope you’re all well and enjoying the sun ☀️

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KittyKatSmile · 27/06/2019 16:39

Oh darling @Cauliflower82! I've been thinking about you all day and I'm so glad you didn't die! What did we say?

Update me from ladies. Looks like Cutie is sticking around... Grin

mouse1234567 · 27/06/2019 16:44

@Cauliflower82 well done! The drugs are so good!!

mouse1234567 · 27/06/2019 16:45

Also -thanks everyone -you are so lovely and supportive and it really makes a difference. I have signed myself off work for a week-It’s painful and I need time to reflect and restore and then move on and be positive.

AliciaWhiskers · 27/06/2019 16:47

@Cauliflower82 whoop whoop, you go lady! So glad it went well (and continues to 😁).

@KittyKatSmile ooooooh that’s very exciting 😁😁😁 (quiet congratulations)

AliciaWhiskers · 27/06/2019 16:48

@mouse1234567 good idea to have some time off work and take your time to come to terms with things. It’s a rough old journey and it’s ok to not be ok for a while. Gentle hugs, thinking of you

KittyKatSmile · 27/06/2019 16:52

@mouse1234567 you definitely need time off to grieve and take care of yourself. I came back to work far too early and was a hot mess. Look after yourself darling girl x

Zest11 · 27/06/2019 16:53

@Cauliflower82 yippee! I have been thinking about you today. Enjoy those drugs, they're brilliant!

@KittyKatSmile I just knew it!! So happy for you, that's fab news. Really hope everything goes smoothly now. You are giving so much hope with our similar "egg range". I just hope mine are just as great quality as yours!

@mouse1234567 that is absolutely the right thing to do. Well done for putting yourself first.

Now Cauliflower's alive and well, can I be honest about EC? Was anyone else really really bloated afterwards? And sore? I'm finding the bloating very uncomfortable and have been drinking loads of water to try and ease it. Anyone got any tips?

Welshpugmomma · 27/06/2019 17:07

@Mrbay sorry to hear about your pooch it's hard and they always so you know when it's time, I think it's just our human selves to doubt the decision afterwards ...

@KittyKatSmile woop woop been checking back all day to see if there was an update from you congrats and let's hope cutie gets some more pals soon!

@Cauliflower82 they must have given you the good stuff ;) when I came round I felt sooo awful... But woop next level now girl!

@zest11 i am only just feeling like I can go to the loo without being in too much agony! Still bloated af but still chomping on the protein! So worried I will have put on about 5 stone after this is finished haha
@mouse1234567 pleased you're taking time off for yourself and you recognise you need it .. now to relax and fine something to take your mind away!

mouse1234567 · 27/06/2019 17:48

@Zest11 I was so bloated and sore after EC -I did get a little mild OHSS too. I looked seriously preg. I also found it so hard to go to the loo so got natural laxatives. To be honest with you the only thing that helped was timefor me -after 5 days it was better and at about a week more normal.

Zest11 · 27/06/2019 18:17

@Welshpugmomma and @mouse1234567 thank you - that is reassuring to hear although I am sad for you both you have had to have these uncomfortable side effects too. Thank you regarding the protein tip, I have put on so much weight the last few months with all the protein but I guess I still need to continue.

Welshpugmomma · 27/06/2019 18:25

@zest11 and anyone else interested...I found protein water yayyyy. £1.50 a bottle in Asda with 30g in ! So much more manageable as I hate milk!

Welshpugmomma · 27/06/2019 18:27

This is it...yay

IVF/ICSI May/June 1000 posts plus :)
Zest11 · 27/06/2019 18:40

Omg @Welshpugmomma that looks absolutely spot on. I hate milk too. I think I'm actually going to go to Asda now!! Thank you :)

KittyKatSmile · 27/06/2019 18:41

Protein water? Wtf? Now you tell me. I was eating six chickens a day. Ffs. Anyone else reckon we need to start our own blog? We are totally the best bunch around. I don't think I'd have coped without you ladies.

Also: wanted to update you all earlier but my bloody mother wouldn't answer my FaceTime until 4:30pm. I mean, seriously wtf. Would she not maybe think 'hm, I wonder if there's something important she wants to discuss with me'?!

Welshpugmomma · 27/06/2019 19:11

The water is so much better it's a little bit sickly but I can live with that haha!

@kittykatsmile I bet she was doing something super important like mother's do lol,anyway bet she was chuffed and thanking herself for lifting your suitcase!

My mum keeps asking me so have you done your pessaries today ... I'm like yes mum Wink

glitterbugsparkles · 27/06/2019 19:11

@KittyKatSmile that's amazing news, so very pleased cuties sticking around

mouse1234567 · 27/06/2019 19:29

@KittyKatSmile many congrats! Xxx xxx

Ginandtonic31 · 27/06/2019 19:42

Wait... am I supposed to be drinking protein/eating protein after transfer too?!

Congrats @KittyKatSmile! I hope I can join you next week! I was feeling positive today and then I thought oh what if it's stopped dividing?! Because the first one they thawed didn't keep dividing so they did a second and and I tried to understand what they had written about it on the form but all I saw was 90%. So what if it had to be 100%!

BellaD85 · 27/06/2019 19:50

@ Zest11 Have you heard back yet? Hope all is well and super eggy!!

@Ginandtonic31 Hahahaha I'm not surprised that you had a little wee!! I think I would have been like that awful scene from the Exorcist if I had sneezed before I had a proper wee after ET! Glad it went well :-) I hope you have some lovely things planned for the 2WW!

@KittyKatSmile Congratulations Mamma!!!! See...sunshine and laughter is definitely the best for the 2WW!! So glad that you're little cutie is as cosy as a bug in a rug :-) x

@glitterbugsparkles Aww i'm sorry you have been feeling so bad, honestly don't! Like everyone has said there are so many women out there who smoke and drink and do all sorts and still remain pregnant! Did you call your clinic to talk to them and get some reassurance? Also don't worry about the Progesterone as you will have had a good amount in your system and it will have already started doing it's job good and proper...by the sounds of it you were only a few hours out so i'm sure it will be fine. Be kind to yourself, don't beat yourself up about it xx

@mouse1234567 Thinking of you at this tough and sad time. Make sure you make time for yourself to process and do it however the hell you want to! It's good to hear that you have found some relief in your bleeding and also are positive about the next cycle. Biggest bestest wishes for you xx

@Mrbay Aww i'm sorry to hear about your little furry friend, that's really sad. Well just think that she will be in dog heaven now muching on lots of big bones and will be able to poo wherever the heel she likes :-) x

@Cauliflower82 Ooooh gas and air!!!! I bet you were loving it :-) Glad you are feeling back with it now :-) No feelings of being an under water creature like me??? I'm so weird aren't I haha!! Turtle love for everyone!! Fingers crossed for your update tomorrow!

Well the bleeding seems to be slowing a little which is a MASSIVE relief!! I also caved and called my clinic today (I've called the about 7.4 million times since we started!!) and they said that my dose of Progesterone injections is the best for me and I can't actually come on my period while I am taking it!! Also there's no chance my body can be confused with my last cycle because it's been taken over by aliens...I mean injections!! So feeling much more positive now and looking forward to Wednesday eeekkkk! Boobs are still veiny, nipples are still dark so that's a good sign a think....but we will see! Based on my ridiculous reactions to every part of medication I've had it could literally be anything making them do that! Felt like I could murder a glass of vino tonight so treated myself to some orange squash and diet lemonade in a champagne flute ha!

Hope it's sunny where you all are and you are making the most of the lovely weather! I'm on a day off again tomorrow so intend to spend as much time as I can in the sun with a good book :-)

Ginandtonic31 · 27/06/2019 19:55

@BellaD85 I have tonic in a gin glass 😂