IVF in Feb/March 2020?

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Hello! I'm just wondering whether there are others starting their IVF journey in Feb/March 2020.

I am dealing with secondary infertility (male factor) and we have been TTC#2 for 16 months. We conceived naturally by some miracle back in July, but sadly had an early miscarriage (my third in total). We're now waiting to start ICSI IVF in early February.

Would love to hear from others doing the same. x

Wowsers Vicki2411 !! That's a lot. You must have had some achey ovaries. Hope you've had success in your journey x

Good luck Sabz36 - FETs are much nicer than stimming and egg collection!

Yeah was sore but it was worth it, we got 16 eggs, 15 were fertilised but only 5 were good enough for freezing, just had our first cycle but it was unsuccessful, trying cycle 2 in March but hoping for a natural cycle not stimulated like the last one xxxx

Evening all, I hope everyone is holding up ok.
First DR injection this morning, expected EC around 16th, but as AF was late last time then lining still too thick, I just have a feeling it maybe towards the end of month. I have fingers crossed I am wrong though.
Where is everyone at, DR, stims, EC TWW?

Hi,
I am hoping to start my medication in a couple of days for my first round. Secondary infertility also. Been ttc for over 6 years. Having to do a freeze all as I am waiting for fibroid/polyp removal. Oh I am 36 with good AMH but had lots of early miscarriages and gynae issues. Hoping to find people to talk to on here as haven't told any family as feel it's too much pressure and non of theme have suffered infertility and don't think they understand

@EricaRed
Welcome!
It's hard isn't it - people who haven't been through this could never understand what it's like. But we are all in this together here x

Thanks. It's good to know. x

@EricaRed, I am new to this site but already feel part of the group already and everyone is so supportive on here, as @itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted said we are all in this together xxxx

Hi @EricaRed - I've told family/close friends, mostly because I like a drink on the weekend and it was strange that I suddenly wasn't! Although they haven't been through it, they're really understanding and a huge support. My best friend even came to my embryo transfer this time as it happened to fall on the one day my husband had an exam. Telling people it hasn't worked is tough but I find at least they understand why I need time away.

I'm currently in the tww - clinging on to any slight twinge!

Hi all. I’m due to go for my first scan and start stims on Friday. Unfortunately I’ve had a horrendous cold all week and barely eaten in a few day’s never mind taken my vitamins! So not off to a good start!! hoping i feel better soon and that this doesn’t affect egg quality!

@fingerscrosssedforever I’ve also told my family and close friends which has worked out well as for this round we will need someone to bring us to egg collection and embryo transfer as my DH broke his arm and can’t drive!! When is your OTD?

I haven't bothered telling family for the last 2 egg collections - they just don't get it anyway. Even when they've known I was mid cycle as doing injections in front of them I never once got asked how I was or what it's like or an offer of just being able to talk about it. My mother said she didn't consider it a baby until 12 weeks pregnancy (even though heart starts beating at 6 weeks) and having lost 7 pregnancies up to 12 weeks I don't even tell them when I do a transfer now as I can't be bothered to deal with feeling disappointed in their lack of support if it goes wrong. I don't expect them to understand what it's like what I wanted was to not feel alone but they've failed spectacularly with that too

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@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted I’m sorry to hear how insensitive your family have been. It still amazes me how cruel people who are otherwise nice can be when it comes to infertility. I suppose that is why the online forums are so helpful because there are people who understand. I hope you and your DH find support in each other!

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted that sounds awful, I'm sorry to hear that.

@Crumpets124 official test day is Saturday. I had 2 embryos put back in this time so really hope at least one of them has worked. If not, this will be 5 embryos that haven't implanted so I'm assuming I'll need more tests to find out if there is a reason.

Morning all hope you are all feeling good this morning I am feeling a little more positive.... The sore boobs are back not as bad but who knows and I am just goona wait till Saturday for my test... 😎
@Fingersforevercrossed how are you feeling today x

This morning's scan was frustrating. I now have 18 follicles but only 4 seem to be catching, there's 14 still just below 10mm. They've upped my meds again but egg collection will now be Monday at the earliest. Really disappointed as feeling now like we may not get any good ones at all!! Damn hormones!!😭😭😭

How many days have you been stimming PineappleC? I remember being tearful (and somewhat embarrassed) with IVF 2 scans when they kept saying follicles too small, come back again. Good luck! It's a brutal exercise but you'll see the end of it soon x

@PineappleC Please don't take this the wrong way.... Stick in there and everything will be fine they are growing so that's great.... I wish I could do what you are doing although I am sure it is not easy x

@natalie62663 boobs are very sore but mine always are when I'm on progesterone. I have 3 home tests so I'm contemplating testing tomorrow, Friday and Saturday?? If its negative I feel like I need to prepare myself a bit.

Was yours a 3 day or 5 day transfer?

@Fingersforevercrossed I had a 5 day 5bb embryo transfer so quite good and I am trying to just chill now as let's be honest there is not alot we can do... I am just chilling and resting... I will probably test Friday and Saturday... Like you I will need some time to process the result so have told everyone the test is Tuesday lol! Here's hoping.... Sending positive vibes x

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted sorry to hear that, we told all our family for our 1st cycle but this one we are keeping between us as some peolle just dont understand and dont think before they say stuff and dont realise how emotionaly and stressful the process is xxxx

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted and @Vicki2411 I'm so sorry that you asked for help and support from your family and didn't get it. I have told one close friend who is going through something similar, but no one else. I guess I'm afraid that other people just wouldn't understand. It does feel quite isolating to have such a big part of my life that I can't talk to people about though.

@41trying, I started tablets on monday and did my first injection today, so I think our timings might be quite similar? I remember there were lots of us starting downregulation this week- how have you all got on?

Those of you further ahead in the process, when did your symptoms from the buserelin start? I had a really bad response to letrozole at the end of last year- fuzzy head, headaches, and worst of all feeling like an emotional wreck all the time. I'm starting to feel the same today, but surely it's too early?!

@Fingersforevercrossed and @natalie62663, good luck for testing this weekend!

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted that's terrible. I'm so sorry to hear that.

We haven't told anyone. My best friend knows that I am doing it at some point but not all the details. My mom knows I have had a failed round and will have one more go but doesn't know the timings. I find it puts a lot of pressure on us. Also despite the best intentions of people they always say what I think to be the wrong thing. During the last cycle a close friend helpfully told me that she had never heard of IVF failing. I love her but also wanted to punch her in the face! I also get sick of the patronising success stories 'of someone they know' and endless 'tips' such as 'have you tried changing your diet or not wearing heels' like they are the first person to have access to google!! Sorry for the rant. I blame the meds

I can understand where you're coming from confused107. I've heard: maybe you just need to have a few drinks and relax.... Yeah and maybe YOU need to learn a bit more about infertility! (Sigh)

I can’t keep up with all the posts and new arrivals 😁 welcome to everyone who recently joined 💕 and crossing everything for those waiting to test.

@PineappleC oh hun we are clearly both on the ‘what-the-F’ boat with our follicles. Let’s just hope for the best. I’m triggering at 11pm tonight. EC Friday morning with scan before to make sure it’s even worth doing. Not going to lie...I’m so worried it’s all going to crumble last minute but let’s keep hope and hopefully our eggs will do us proud x

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted I feel you. This is the first time absolutely no one knows we are doing treatment. I am sick to death of family and friends being so insensitive (not intentionally but whatever) and clueless about what it is we are actually going through. Even with each miscarried I felt that sort of forced sympathy where you can tell they are not really sure why you are so upset (apparently it’s so difficult to understand why a baby dying in my belly is really devastating). Ok that’s my rant over lol. I’m also going to delete all my social media apps tomorrow and disconnect from everything for a while...except this forum. Great support here xx

Omg @ChatWithMe doesn’t “advice” like that drive you nuts!!!