IVF May/June Cycle Buddies

[Mrbay]

Hi

Couldn't see a thread for May/June - hoping that I'm not on my own for this cycle as its our 2nd cycle and feeling worried that I won't get to transfer.

Would be great to share the ups and downs with others, I'm starting buserelin next Wednesday (27th May).

Morning ladies, just got back from our first follicle scan .

Congrats @ivfgottostaypositive so so happy for you . Congratulations !

@MrsLouB sending all the good wishes & hugs too.

@Wesstywoo so sorry about the news . How are you today .

@Mrbay Today is stim 6D and have had no symptoms. Keep thinking if there is anything happening then I tell myself maybe it’s all the supplements doing it’s job too .

@elleceedee good luck with your scan today .

This morning follicle scan updated .
F.Counts -7, F.Size two-12mm, 2-10mm&3-below 8mm.
Lining - 6.7mm

Meds - Gonal F increased from 112.5 to 225
Next scan on 16th.

I was very anxious this morning until I think both ovary had been left at home but they finally showed up when the 2nd Doctor searched for them ....the advice of*@ivfgottostaypositive* that - it’s all about the quality and not the numbers kept me calm this morning. Thanks.

Hope everyone is okay . Let’s continue to take it a day a a time lucky ladies. Am praying for you all .

@ivfgottostaypositive She didn’t say which grade it was and I forgot to ask. I’ll ask her when she calls tomorrow with the update on the other one.

@EffortIsSuccess20 sounds like the scan went well! My follicle count differed at every scan so you could have more turn up still.

@Dbrook great news on your blast so good to have some freeze

@EffortIsSuccess20 sounds like a great first scan and the little increase will help i am sure it did for me.

@takingthistooseriously yeah we do but he gets notifications for it to so sees whats on the way

@Mrbay i do include him but he doesnt want to think or talk about it to much becos of what happened last time. He also doesnt want me to test early as he said there is no point and takes it away from us both on the day

@MrsLouB

I'm going to wait as long as possible to tell DH. We've never tested together before ever. He's too scared because of what's happened before - I'm probably stronger than he is so I guess I want to shelter/protect him a bit - this will be our 8th pregnancy with one DD.

@effortissuccess20

Great follicle numbers and the good thing is that they are fairly similar in size!

I'm definitely an example of quality over quantity - the two blastocysts I have on board at the moment were both from the cycle where I only got 2 eggs

Congratulations @ivfgottostaypositive that all looks great!

I also had my first scan this morning @EffortIsSuccess20, sounds like we might be cycle buddies! I have a couple just over 11mm, 5 around 10, 4 at 9 and 8 at 8mm. I've got polycystic ovaries so they're likely to go a bit mad! Waiting for bloods results to see if I carry on Bemfola at 125 or drop it to 112.5, they're going to call this afternoon if I need to. Next scan is on Wednesday. I'm glad things seem to be going ok so far but worried about OHSS, I'd like to get a fresh embryo transferred if we're lucky enough to get to that stage rather than doing a freeze all cycle but if my ovaries get carried away that might be off the cards.

@Eggling

Wow great number! 🤞🤞 no OHSS - did they say what your e2 levels were? My first cycle I had early stage OHSS and e2 levels were through the roof which is why they said no to a fresh transfer xx

@ivfgottostaypositive I think they're going to check that with today's bloods. They didn't seem concerned though, and I haven't had any noticeable symptoms which I'm hoping is a good sign! Just another game of wait and see I suppose - like everything to do with ivf!

@ivfgottostaypositive we tested once together on our first MC but then after that i have always tested and shown him as i am a really bad liar and if he asks which he does as he know i do, then i tell him. So over the last 4 times we have bfps he has normally known after and also been there when we start to see them fade. Our last one was probably the best and worse as it was so strong still even up to the day of the scan xxx so i get it i want to prepare me so i can be strong for him...also i just really want to be looking at a test even if im obsessing over if there is a line or not

@Eggling some great numbers there on and heres to no OHSS and a fresh transfer xx

@ivfgottostaypositive @Dbrook, @MrsLouB thanks for the kind words of encouragement. Am hopeful the meds will do some little more magic and we get a surprise on EC. #Quality-Mode!

@Eggling Great news indeed from your scan . My next scan on wed too . Good luck cycle buddy.

Afternoon ladies, how is everyone doing? I just got back from my transfer. The clinic called this morning and told me that we only had six embryos left in the running - three are low to mid grade, one was a super high quality one that they wanted to transfer today (day 3) and two are doing well and they will leave them to mature to (fingers crossed) blastocyst stage. I was disheartened initially that from 17 eggs we've ended up with only six embies. Even the embryologist said that he was surprised we'd lost so many, but apparently some of the eggs didn't respond well to the ICSI. I'm with you @ivfgottostaypositive - choosing to focus on quality not quantity! It only takes one, I guess...

Thanks everyone - we've not told anybody irl that we've started treatment so it's nice to have this thread!

@Everhopeful35 it sounds promising to have one really good one in - definitely just need one lucky one! Fingers crossed 🤞 for you. I hope you've got some relaxing things planned over the next few days!

@DBrook great news about having one to freeze, and hopefully the one on board will be doing even better!

@UncleBrynsfishingtrip I've only been on cyclogest pessaries post transfer, but with my previous failed cycle, as I hadn't had a bleed I was told to test again in two days after my OTD, and to keep taking the medication until then. With this currently successful cycle I will keep taking them until 12 weeks - although I only have enough to take my to my viability scan and will get some more if all is well then.

If anyone is interested, and just to go to show how variable symptoms are to try and help people stop stressing too much, I've compared myself pre BFP to the list that @ivfgottostaypositive generated:

Boobs - a bit sore, but mine always hurt at least a week before my period is due
Cramps - a few, but I also have IBS so could never really tell what they were due to!
Backache - yes, but I have chronic pain so normal for me. Had some hip pain which is unusual.
Sickness - none
CM - none
Implantation bleeding - none
Floaty feeling/hungover feeling - not before BFP, but a few days afterwards
Sense of smell - no
Dizziness - no
Feeling hungry - no
Feeling tired - yes, sleeping has become a massive issue for me

the main thing I noticed was a massive increase in my thirst levels about one or two days before my BFP - I'm talking 5-6 litres not being enough! And then connected to that needing to wee a lot.

@Ivfgottostaypositive, can't believe your OTD is so far away! I would have definately tested early in your shoes. I've not done any since my BFP, but did get some extras in case of bleeding etc. I might take one the day of my viability scan though just to prepare myself if it is bad news.

@Pattaz2711 as others have said, its normal to feel down. Hope you are feeling a little brighter soon.

@egg@Eggling@EffortIsSuccess20 great news from your scan, a nice lot of follicles there and still plenty of time for more to grow

@Everhopeful35 congrats on being PUPO! It is disappointing when numbers drop, but you've got a great chance with this one and then sounds like you'll get some to freeze too.

@elleceedee hope your scan went well.

thanks for the list @MorgenMuffel i dont think any about of this would help us not to stress when you are waiting for the BFP it drives us crazy. hence the google and checking out other people symptoms lists it passes them time. Glad your doing well and i bet you are counting the days till your scan x

Like me nothing nudda apart from the normal cramps on and off like i am about to get my period which i know i am not as the medication i am stops any bleeding but doesnt mean my body knows that. They only way to know for sure is to take the test....such a long way a away still.

@MrsLouB i know, its such a horrible wait - doesn't stop the stress once the BFP arrives either - and by no means do I think I'll be able to remove it for everyone! Hopefully a little reminder though that every person and every pregnancy is different to try and help stop the spiral if you google and find something that doesn't match x

@MrsLouB

thnak you hun how are you feeling? Have you been kind to yourself today?

@ivfgottostaypositive
me he is driving me insane it's like when I go to bed he invites the whole streeet in for a cuppa tea.. swear he empty's the wardrobe on the floor.. so I've started putting it back in if it's not in the wash.. an don't get me started on towels, an no I don't think they do listen, I've noticed aswel, if you message to messages to them they only reply to the last one.. next time see I swear they do.. actually quite amusing.. 😂...

My hormones are all over the shop today an they just don't get it, he can work an take his mind off it where as we're all stuck thinking..y transfer is Wednesday so I'm nervous about that then that dreaded 2 week wait.. I mean what even is that lol.. I just feel so alone we haven't told anyone we're doing this either as I find the more people who know there constantly asking an then the maybe disappointment at the end.. it's all to much today

Thank you everyone who replied.. @takingthistooseriously ❤️

So sorry for being miserable today xxx

@MorgenMuffel i know lovely wasnt being funny i just think we do it to ourselves and as you say each one is different which makes us go even crazier...i wish you could help me stress less.

@Pattaz2711 try not to worry to much try and think about what good is to come, i got nervous before each transfer and each scan and now in the 2ww which i feel like i could rip someones head off today as i just want to know now! But then i dont want to know lol... im working so havent really had time and ive bee on hold ti argos for the last 30mins as they decided just not to deliver one of the 2 items i paid for apparently the manager just said oh i cant find it! Well ok but is anyone going to tell me ? What happens now as its still available to pick up in the store and get delivered ..... hormones arghhh

@Pattaz2711 also i get it we have only told my inlaws no one else this time as even though i want people to see how i am and care the consent asking how are you etc got on my nerves and i felt i let them all down when we lost xx you have us you are never alone in this xxxx

@MrsLouB oh no have they found it.
Bloody useless.. an not the stress you need.. yes you do feel like you let people down, I just need to stay busy.. I'm gonna have a bath later an about 3 tomz lol as can't have them after..
An thank you that means a lot.. ❤️❤️ sane for you xx

I had my scan this morning and lining (on CD8) is 7.2mm. They want me to start cyclogest on Wednesday ready for transfer on Monday. It all seems really quick and like my lining isn't ready?! My lining on CD8 with DD was 9mm! Oh well they said it was fine... Off to neck some pomegranate juice and lie with my legs up the wall

Thank you for the symptoms update during 2ww @MorgenMuffel and @ivfgottostaypositive that is really helpful for my 2ww soon!

@Pattaz2711 lol no ive got a refund and reordered lets see what happens . Yes get those baths in now xx

@elleceedee i know what you mean but for FET over 7mm and they are happy you have the rest of today and tomorrow still too xx we question ours too but was told this xx yes get those lets up and if you can fertility massage the area on you tube c

@elleceedee my clinic was fine with 7mm and above for FET too. Not long to go now - hope you can get plenty of R&R this week.

@MrsLouB that's good they refunded..

@elleceedee lining is good mine was 6.4 an there still going a head.. xx

I’ve got my down reg scan this week.
What will happen? Are they just looking to see if everything has switched off?

Also what is the next step after the scan? I know I have to start taking pessaries soon. Sorry for all the questions but first time i’ve got this far! Xx