IVF buddies wanted Sept/Oct 2019

[PixiePal]

Hi All,
I start down regging next week on long protocol IVF. EC scheduled week of 14/10.
Would be great to buddy up with anyone on similar timelines x

[PixiePal]

Hi @NeelaBlue and welcome to the thread! How are feeling after ET?

I am 3dp5dt and noticing my boobs are growing and quite tender! More likely to be the progesterone pessaries than anything else though, I suppose.

[C88M]

Quite a prominent line today. Looking good so far...
Not getting too excited though long way to go

[NeelaBlue]

Good morning @PixiePal,
I’m feeling okay (still a bit achy after the EC), but I don’t have any other symptoms yet.
I’m only 1dp3dt, so not expecting anything for a while.
OTD is 13th Nov, but I’ll probably test earlier (no control ).
Hope all okay with everyone.

[NeelaBlue]

Oh that sounds promising @C88M.
Fingers crossed.

[PixiePal]

@C88M everything is looking and sounding positive for you so far . Fantastic news!!

I'm so tempted to test even though it's only 4dp5dt...so a BFN would mean nothing so early on lol

[Youngatheart00]

I’ve now got 13 (hope that’s not unlucky!) follicles, the majority in my left ovary (for some reason!) Ranging from 13mm to 22mm.

Hospital are calling me this afternoon to let me know when to trigger.

Egg collection Monday! Eek.

[Youngatheart00]

Oh and the “triple stripe” lining which is apparently a good thing?!

[Thund4rcat]

Just thought I'd share that I tested early (7dp5dt) this morning using a cheapie, which was idiotic because even when I got pregnant last time those didn't show as positive until I was 6 weeks, and were faint even then. Obviously bfn. I've ordered some Frer sticks to arrive tomorrow though so will probably try those on Sunday morning, which will be 9dp5dt. My partner doesn't want to test early but said he doesn't mind if I do it, just not to tell him. But obviously if it works I won't be able to hide it!

[Youngatheart00]

Oh @Thund4rcat I can completely understand the temptation to test early. Don’t read anything into the one you’ve done. Waiting til Sunday morn for a FRER test now the best option.

[PixiePal]

@Youngatheart00 sounds like good follicle numbers and sizes! 'Triple stripe' is new to me- good news if it's something positive though! I had most of my follicles on one side too. I could feel my right ovary distended!

@Thund4rcat I caved today too lol! Like you, I knew I'd get a BFN (and did)). Far too early for me. Excited and hopeful to hear how your next tests go when your better quality ones arrive!

[C88M]

@Youngatheart00 My doctor mentioned about the triple stripe too no idea what it is but it’s clearly a good thing!

@PixiePal will that mean at least you know your trigger is out of the system?

[PixiePal]

@C88M yep, that's a good point! I have no more tests in the house, so can't be tempted. I'll probably get some more early next week.
Will it be this Monday you let your centre know your results? Some places do a blood test to confirm the urine one don't they, but mine don't

[Gursharankaur28]

Good luck to everyone!

So I'm currently on 5th day of stimulations and my follicle size is at 6mm. The nurse said that they are quite small at the moment hopefully they will grow.

Just quickly has anyone done/doing picsi treatment?

X

[Youngatheart00]

Hi @Gursharankaur28 welcome. Day 5 is very early so I wouldn’t worry about follicle size just yet. They didn’t scan me until day 8! How are you feeling?

[Youngatheart00]

Not doing ICSI so can’t comment on that aspect I’m afraid

[C88M]

@PixiePal Sunday the hospital will ring to confirm pretty sure they don’t do bloods. I just do a test first thing and they ring for the results.
I’ve done so many tests my husband thinks I’m a mad woman so it’s good to remove that temptation

[C88M]

Negative digital test today but still positive cheap tests. Not sure what to think. Will test again tomorrow!

[NeelaBlue]

Hi @Gursharankaur28 I had ICSI.
This is my second fresh round.
1st round in 2016 resulted in three blastocysts, one of which was my son.
The other two didn’t stick (they were both CPs).

This time I’ve had a double embryo transfer of two 3-day embryos (I’m currently 2dp3dt).
And will get a phone call tomorrow to let me know if any made it to day 5.

How are the injections going?

[Gursharankaur28]

@Youngatheart00 I'm feeling okay at moment just a bit nervous about the whole procedure don't really know what to expect  really hoping the follicles will grow

@NeelaBlue that's amazing! I'm currently on plan to do PICSI where they use another substance to get the best sperm as my husband has low sperm quality. Injections are going okay I'm on 450 Bemfola for 8 days

Wishing you all the luck!

[NeelaBlue]

@Gursharankaur28 Oh right, I’ve never heard of PICSI, will google it now.
The first time they decided to use ICSI on the day of EC as husband’s sperm was such poor quality.
But last week, they said that it was actually perfect, however they still use ICSI if it’s been used in the past.
I had been making my husband take a multivitamin and co enzyme q-10. Not sure if that helped.

[Thund4rcat]

Omg I got a BFP today on a FRER! I am 8dp5dt. Soooo happy and excited. Also terrified (this is my third transfer, last time I got a BFP but MMC at 8.5 weeks after 3 weeks of awful hyperemesis).

My only symptom has been feeling nauseous off and on for the past 2 days.

Going to try and get in to see the doctor ASAP to start preventative meds for hyperemesis.

[PixiePal]

@Thund4rcat Wow!!! I hope this luck continues through the thread for us all! I can imagine you'll be anxious (as well as delighted) given last time.

@C88M How strange? I'd take the higher odds of the BFP's you got on the non-digital tests....rather than the one BFN on one digital. I bet it's left you feeling confused though! Let us know how tomorrow goes x

[C88M]

Digital test is positive today (turns out they tell you an official test date for a reason)!

[PixiePal]

@C88M yayyyyy! I had a feeling yesterday's would have been a fluke...

I'm 6dp5dt today and getting BFN's. Not too disheartened though as I was at this stage with my son. Hopefully I'll start getting a slight line mid-week!

[C88M]

Is very nerve racking! I feel so bloated.

@PixiePal 6 days is still really early. Mine was negative then. It’s horrible the TWW I felt like a mad woman! in fact I’ve not liked IVF at all! (bar the hopefully getting a baby bit)