IVF Feb/March 2

[SpyroC]

A new thread to carry on supporting each other as the old one was full.

@Rumtopf that sounds horrific. I really hope this passes quickly. Make sure you take care of yourself and drink plenty of water xx

Thanks everyone, I'm consoling myself with the thought that it must have been a super thick and healthy lining if the ET had gone ahead, which bodes well for when FET happens.

@Robson13 where did you go in Australia?

We went to Gran Canaria last year and had the loveliest villa in the mountains, I've been thinking about booking for next summer now as it's really cheap but have no idea where we'll be with ttc.

That's a good way to think about it @Rumtopf. I can't imagine how frustrating it must have been to have got your body ready and then for it all to be put on hold. I keep telling myself that there's worse things going on for people all around the world but I liked that my friend told me 'but this is the worst thing going on in your world.'

After two years of trying to conceive naturally we went all out on our hol to Aus before making the decision to start IVF. I was also hoping that having some relaxed down time would help with the baby making. We visited friends in Adelaide, spent a week on Kangaroo Island and then flew up to Brisbane and on to Noosa (surf spot.) I'm so glad we went, it was a spontaneous decision to go but an absolute once in a lifetime trip.

I'm glad it wasn't just me @ChatWithMe. No night sweat last night so hopefully, the progesterone has worn off.

@Rumtopf I hope your feeling better today. Thankfully mine hasn't been too bad, just drawn out due to the cyclogest I think.

All this talk of holidays, my bfn plan was to be on a fancy Italian holiday right now eating all the things I haven't been able to. Damn.

@Pinktruffle how are you feeling? You must be super excited for the scan tomorrow?

@confused107 how are you feeling?

Hi @Twins2girls ok I think. Bloated today (I've had to unbutton my jeans) and I think I'm having waves of nauseousness. I say think because I can't decide if I actually feel sick, or if I'm willing the symptoms on tbh! Still getting pulling pains in my lower abdomen. Trying not to read too much into it. How are you feeling?

Hi all. @SpyroC that was my plan (though spending the 6 weeks holidays travelling around America and then visiting my grandparents in Vancouver) if the IVF didnt work. Its important to have something to look forward to so still try and plan something, even if it's for much later in the year.

I'm doing ok @twins2girls. More scared than excited if I'm honest. Just praying that everything is ok and the pregnancy is progressing normally. Pregnancy after miscarriage/infertility is a very anxious time. I really don't want to be anxious the whole pregnancy though, so if things are good tomorrow I'm going to try my damndest to be positive and assume everything will be fine rather than that something will go wrong.

@confused107 I get that too! I'm not sure if I'm actually nauseous or trying to convince myself I'm nauseous! I have gipped a few times so I'm going to assume it's real. Tend to go away after I eat though and then slowly return and is usually the worst in the evening

Same @Pinktruffle I feel worse in the evening about an hour or so after my evening meal, but not sure if it's 'real' yet

We will be thinking of you tomorrow. I hope it all goes well. Do let us know. I go for mine a week tomorrow and said the same to my DH about us adopting a positive mental attitude if all is ok. He said last night that he doesn't really consider us pregnant yet. I just hope he is able to come in with me. They said he could for now but things might change. I don't know how I will cope on my own if it's bad news. I have found a private clinic locally that do them and are still open, so if next week goes well I might book a private one a couple of weeks afterwards for further reassurance, especially if he can't come in

I have to go in alone @confused107, DH is going to wait in the car for me. I'm not sure how I will cope on my own if it's bad news, he's Mr Positivity too so he is convinced everything will be fine.

I did a little research and there is a local clinic still doing scans, as far as I'm aware, the NHS are no longer doing 12 week scans so I may book one there if everything is fine tomorrow. DH should be able to come to that hopefully.

@confused107 I’m very much the same, symptom spotting but nothing really significant. That’s great that you have found a private clinic for future scans. I might look into that too.

@pinktruffle I wish you all the best for tomorrow, I’m sure all will be fine and you will be a step closer to your dream.

Well Italy would be one of the worst places to be right now so it's for the best one can't holiday there! Holidays are nice to imagine but I find they can be stressful too as things don't always go to plan. Maybe once the government ends lock down you ladies can book a staycation somewhere for a weekend away to eat at nice restaurants and go for leisurely strolls.

I can't believe the NHS aren't doing 12 week scans!! Such an important scan to rule out problems in time! Drastic times all for drastic measures I guess.

I'm doing my daily floor exercises now. Trying to get myself nice and fit :-)

@spyroC we were sat in the garden eating lunch and I said to my DH wouldn't it be wonderful to be in Rome now!

It's a shame there will be no travelling for a while, but I hope you can get something planned soon. Make sure you treat yourself to lots of nice things while you are stuck at home xx

Good luck today @pinktruffle

Thanks @confused107 Yes 🤞🏻 this horrible situation will be over soon.

I hope you're scan goes well today @Pinktruffle X

I had my review consultation and I do feel much better for it. Gives me some hope and something to feel hopeful for. As I suspected we have an egg issue . But at least I can use this lockdown to improve my diet even more and ensure a consistent 3 months. What floor exercises do you don@ChatWithMe ?

Glad you had your consultation SpyroC cause now you can be in the queue for FET when the clinic is ready to resume services. I just commit to half hour after lunch. I sit on the floor in my lounge and do various leg and back stretches. Just from stuff I learned in past exercise videos, gymnastics, yoga. I don't even record what I do cause the motivation is really to do what I feel like as ever little helps! If it's too regimented you tire quickly and stop I find. I also do mini ab and back exercises, and pushups on my knees, and plank for 1 minute. Oh and balancing on each leg with arms over head, each side 1 minute. The ab exercises are just lying on my back with hands supporting my head and tilting my hips up and down while contracting my abs. Hard to explain. Anyhow I think everyone should stretch at minimum daily no matter what age. Helps the body stay in good condition I reckon. Do you do any stretching or toning?

All went well, I got to see a heartbeat
I don't think I've ever been so relieved in my life! It was a bit of a wait at the hospital and they took me up to the Tommy's EPU to do my scan as the IVF clinic is pretty much closed. That was a horrible wait, the poor girl sat next to me was in tears so I'm assuming she had just had bad news

They put me at 6 weeks 5 days and estimated my due date to be 28/11
The baby is measuring at 1 cm. I have a little scan photo which is nice. They have given me pessaries to carry on with, the nurse said I didn't need them as my ovaries are back to a normal size now and should be producing progesterone but if it made me feel better I can have them. She said they wont prevent miscarriage, they will just stop me from bleeding. I got them and think I will use them though, its reassuring.

I'm going to start some pregnancy yoga now that I found on YouTube and start with my positive mindset going forward. Will also see if a I can book in a private 12 week scan.

@pinktruffle that’s such good news, I’m so happy for you!

Yay! Pinktruffle that's such a relief to hear. I'm really happy for that little life growing inside you. Pregnancy and childbirth are amazing things. Babies are wonderful! I was actually only hanging around on MN to find out about your scan. As it didn't work for me this time I need to put baby making on the back burner now. I think it's best to take a wee break from Mumsnet infertility group. Thanks to everyone for your support though. All the best to the preggies and hopefuls. Maybe catch a few of you on another thread later this year when clinics back in business!

Oh @pinktruffle that's fabulous news. I have been thinking of you all day today. I'm utterly delighted

@ChatWithMe best of luck with whatever you choose to do next. Take good care of yourself xx

Thanks confused107. You too 😊

Thank you all for your well wishes.

That's very sweet @chatwithme. Take some time out and refresh yourself. I guess this time will show sone good reflection time.

I think in an effort to help with my positive mental attitude, I'm going to take a break from Mumsnet too. I'll pop back to check this thread but still gives everything else a wide birth. I'll be thinking of you all x

Good plan Pinktruffle. Tomorrow I'll cancel all my MN notifications so I'm not tempted back for a while lol

Best of luck for the future @chatwithme 😘

Thanks Twins2girls you too