July/August IVF/ICSI/FET

[TinyPaws]

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd start a thread for those of us undergoing fertility treatment in July/August.

I'm (hopefully) having a FET late July/early August, anyone else want to hop on this thread for the ride?

@caityprice Hi, I'm ok thanks I'm day 4 of meriofert. I've been injecting myself which has been fun too 😬 I've been a bit crampy, slight mood swings and very indecisive. I cant make my mind up what I want when I want it. Hows things going for you x

Congratulations @Caityprice, hope you have a smooth, healthy pregnancy.

@Lola124, I've got everything crossed for good news today

@Peanut1980, really hoping you see a stonger line today

Morning ladies so just had the call and iv got 3 strong embryos 👌 iv got one at 6 cell one at 7 and one at 8 which is what they wanted to see they are taking them to blastocyst so all being well this wed at 2.00 she said there’s a small chance none of them will make it but less than 1-% so she’s hopeful , I’m feeling very lucky at the moment I know I have a long way to go but positive thoughts only today (tomorrow may be different on this rollercoaster of emotions)

That’s fantastic news @lola124. You must be so relieved. Have a good day.

I can’t test again today as I have no tests so will have to wait until tomorrow. I really do think that was just a duff test yesterday so still working on the basis it’s a negative x

Great news about the embryos @Lola124! Lots of luck for Wednesday!

@elleceedee that’s good you have some Frosties left, you never know You may be luckier when your body has recovered from all the drugs this round.

That’s great news @Lola124 - wishing you all the best for Wednesday!

@Peanut1980 hope you can get another test today and you see a definite bfp x

@Brambles7 thank you. This was a FET so not so many drugs anyway, think I’ve just got to put it down to one of those things and try again. How are you doing?

Thanks @elleceedee. I’ve just done another test and it’s a BFN. Not a shock to the system. It’s just such a shame as it was such a tough cycle. I’m not sure what our next steps will be. I guess it really depends on what the consultant says at our review meeting. I’m feeling OK. These things do tend to catch up with me at the most inconvenient of times. The one positive to take from this is how much of a stronger person this has made me. I saw my SIL yesterday and the thought usually gives me anxiety as she’s just not a nice person. Highly strung, bitchy and constantly plays a game of bigger and better. After chatting away I just realised she’s so intense and such a cock and I don’t need that negativity in my life. There’s been a real shift in energy and for once she hasn’t upset me even though she was trying to get under my skin 🙌

I'm so sorry @Peanut1980 It's just totally shit. Glad you are feeling kind of ok about it. Be kind to yourself, it comes in waves xx

@Peanut1980 hello, hopefully you remember me, I was on previous infertility threads about IVF/ICSI at various times and have been following your story on here, hoping for the best. I'm really sorry it's not worked this time for you. Big hugs. I didn't post during my last cycle as I wanted to try a different approach, and to be honest it's all numb for me by now...

We have a similar background (1 child already, conceived naturally, same age, etc...) but I am one step ahead in a way in that I have now already completed my three fresh cycles and unfortunately all failed. None in freezer. So my journey comes to an end. No more money or emotional energy left and I am 40 next year. I am dealing with it OK but as someone else said, it comes in waves. A true rollercoaster.

Have been researching how to best bring up an only child and am trying to make the most of what I/we have in my son. Obviously we are blessed that we have him and I am happy for that every day. Goodness knows how we managed even one, knowing what we know now!! So frustrating...

I really hope for you that you have one more go and it works!! So then at least there is a happy ending for one of us.

And for everyone else on the thread (that I have been stalking, sorry!): well done on the much deserved bfps, commiserations on the bfns, fingers crossed for next time and know that we are all in this together, supporting one another xxx

@Peanut1980 oh and I might pm you, but we are currently on a train, to catch a plane to go away for 8 days on a much-needed family holiday! So not sure how my WiFi will be abroad but I will try! X

Thanks @confused107. Yes I always seem to be OK for a while with anything like this and then it bites me in the backside. Usually at the most inconvenient moment 🙈 So I’ve spoken to the clinic to see if I can stop my meds. They’ve said no just in case the test result changes. Frustrating as it’s just such a generic response as I know this cycle has failed. Anyway, I’ll keep doing what they ask me to do. I’ve set up a counselling session. The earliest they can do is 09th September but that’s probably good as we would have met with consultant by then and have a better idea on whether or not we’re going to go for another cycle.

Anyway, that’s it from me. I wish the best of luck to those still working on getting that BFP. Hope to see some good news shortly xx

@LopeyLopez yes my lovely. I remember you 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 We’re in pretty much identical situations. I’m 40 next year too. I feel a bit numb. If I think about never having another child it makes me heave and my throat closed up. I want to have another go but is it worth it or do I just need to accept it’s not going to work. We’ve got three empty bedrooms in our house and I just always thought st least one of them would be used as another child’s room. There’s so much to get over on thinking what you life was always going to be like. Throwing out the baby clothes you kept held of. It’s just a bit overwhelming and I feel totally lost and sick.

Please PM me when you get a chance. Have a lovely holiday and create some amazing memories with your little one. We’re going away on Friday. At least I’ll be able to get in the pool with my son xxxx

Sorry I've not be on for a while. Had a super busy few days.

@Peanut1980 So sorry it was a negative. It's just horrible. x

@Caityprice Mega congrats!!

@elleceedee So sorry it was a BFN. Fingers crossed for your two remaining frosties. x

@Lola124 That sounds really promising, fingers crossed they're still all progressing well.

@sometimesalways @Brambles7 How are you holding up?

I'm 5+2 today had having more bleeding. I hope it's paranoia and not instinct but I'm not feeling positive about this pregnancy progressing right now. I hope I'm wrong but I think there's a substantial chance I'll be joining some of you ladies on future cycles.

@Peanut1980 I’m so sorry it was a negative. There aren’t enough words to express how crappy it is, I’m so sorry. I hope the holiday takes you away from it all a little bit and you can enjoy the time with your son.

@TinyPaws so sorry to hear you’ve had more bleeding. Everything crossed that it will still be okay. Instincts are funny things, not always right. Have you an appointment coming up soon? Or at least some nice things planned to distract yourself?

Thanks for asking, I’m doing a bit better today. Have been at work the last 2 days and although that’s stressful it’s been a good distraction from how I’ve been feeling. Trigger shot in just a couple of hours and I’ll be glad to get to collection on Thursday. I just am really hoping to get some better quality eggs this time.

@Brambles7 Glad you are almost at the egg collection stage! Presumably you get to enjoy a few days off from needles?

Well the bleeding/stopping has stopped and pregnancy tests are still strong positive so just maybe our little Bubble is hanging on in there. We will find out at our scan next week if not before.

I’ve been away from here for a few days. A break is as good as a holiday and all that. The earliest I can get in for a review app is Sept 18th so it will prob be October before I look at FET.

@Caityprice huge congrats on your BFP
@Peanut1980 I’m really sorry you got a negative result. We are around the same stage in life so I get where you are with this. It’s tough
@TinyPaws keep the faith, you are still in with every chance.

There are a few new people on here - best of luck to you all whatever stage you are at.

I’m not in the UK so don’t get any ‘go’s’ on the NHS, this is all self funded. Does anyone else in the same position wonder about the costs involved and private companies making a profit? It has crossed my mind....

@Dlpdep We're entirely self funded as our CCG has written it's rules in such a way we to make it impossible for same sex couples to get funding. The clinic we used for this cycle is actually not for profit and although still pricey considerably cheaper than most UK options. This was a factor in our clinic choice but not the primary factor, I liked other aspects of their approach too.

@Dlpdep That's a disappointingly long wait for a review appointment. After our fresh cycle resulted in a chemical we had to wait over 3 months for a review - one of several reasons I'm no longer with that clinic!

Have to skip this thread, egg collection starts 9th September.

@TinyPaws yes just done my trigger shot so final injection done now! Will be a bit weird to start with - I’ve got used to the daily morning routine.

Oh that’s good the pregnancy tests are still strong! Everything crossed, I’m sure it’s a tough little Bubble hanging on in there.

Hi, I've been following this thread for a while and trying to learn so much from all your experiences. Good luck to everyone you are huge role models of strength and support.

I'm currently on day 9 of stimms, added the morning injection on Sunday and have my scan today to see when to trigger (they said probably today). But I'm a bit worried as my symptoms have decreased since yesterday and I don't feel as bloated, tired or as uncomfortable. I'm so scared that I've ovulated anyway (even though I am taking all the medication religiously) and there's nothing there. Has anyone experienced the same thing? Or am I just going crazy?

Welcome @Onisa7. Good luck for today. Let us know how you get on with your scan.

Good luck for your transfer today @Lola124 xxx

@Brambles7 eek exciting times! Good luck for your EC tomorrow.

@TinyPaws that’s fab news that the bleeding has stopped. My friend bled so much her Dr told her she’d miscarried but at the appointment at the hospital there was little hubs doing well. He’s now 8 years old. Honestly, crazy stuff happens to your body when your pregnant. Good luck to you for a long and healthy pregnancy 😘💪