Oct/nov ivf buddies

[ivfhope3]

Hey I thought we could do this one as it's going More October/ November :)

@jm2020
@Mctm123
@Lolly2020
@Anxiousbuthopeful

@BKB27
@Raggity19

@jm2020 sorry to hear it has went from 10 to 3, but just keep hope, after all it does only take 1. Just try to relax over the weekend, I know easier said than done.

I'm having my 3rd scan on Monday, day 12 of injections. Then hopefully Egg Retrieval on Wednesday. They seem to be a bit worried about OHSS, but I feel fine, slightly bloated but fine. They said if there are more than 20 follicles on monday they may want to freeze them and put them in later, but I'm hoping for a fresh transfer though so fingers crossed.

Hope everyone else is doing OK. X

@jm2020 3s great, good luck for your transfer!!

@hopeful182 good luck for the scan Monday! I’m in too but about 10 days behind you

How’s everyone else doing? We’ve come away for the night, trying to relax. X

Thanks for adding me @ivfhope3 - I find being able to talk to others going through treatment so helpful!
Day 3 of buserelin and still feeling rotten (if not gradually getting worse!)
Trying to have lots of fluids and plenty of liquorice and ginger biscuits to help with nausea 🙈
@jm2020 three is excellent! Remember, you just need one 🙂
@Lolly2020 - welcome to the madness!

@West2401 were you on a thread earlier in the year? The dec/jan one? I feel like i recognise your name. I’ve NC for this! I also feel awful on buserelin this time too, I didn’t last time! X

Hi all, just ordered my prescription for first cycle today - am still recovering from the cost! Start norethisterone on the 15th and baseline scan and injections on the 29th. Collection booked for the 11th nov and transfer for the 16th if all goes well 🤞. Looking forward to sharing the journey with you all!

Hi @hopeful182 I messaged you on the other thread to say we are similar dates. I am in on Monday too for a day 14 scan. I had 19 follicles yday but they all ranged in sizes but majority aren’t big enough. Hoping for collection on weds x

@jm2020 fingers crossed for your 3 embryos x

@ivfhope3 thanks for the add x

@Mctm123 I have lost off on which thread I am on now, going to stick to this one now. Haha. Have they mentioned anything about freezing them? Or are you going to have a fresh transfer? I know everyone is different, but I was told if I had more than 20 then they may have to to prevent OHSS. I don't have any major symptoms, just normal bloating. X

@all I've missed loads met me catch up..

Love you ladies..

I'm Going to get the other thread deleted an will use this one xxx

@all let not met 🤣

@Freezerbump ah i see! I might ask at my nurse appointment next week if the injection is an option for me. If it's an option and it's cheaper then I'd like to consider to reduce the ridiculous cost of medication!

@jm2020 sorry to hear that. Hopefully all 3 are of great quality with 2 to freeze for future. Fingers crossed!

Good luck with your egg collections next week @hopeful182 and @Mctm123

@ivfhope3 how are you getting on? Any luck on the period front? Xxx

@hopeful182 they never seemed concerned about OHSS if anything the opposite really as I’m a slow responder. So assuming after Monday’s scan it will be collection weds and then fresh transfer x

Thanks @BrandyM will update the thread of course x

I’m in a bad way this evening. I suffer with acne rosacea and the medication makes it ten times worse. I’ve spent the evening crying. My whole face is red raw and I literally can’t do this anymore. Maybe I’ve come to the realisation this will be my last go of this. I’m lucky to have a gorgeous 5 year old little boy but I think the trying for a sibling for him is destroying my mental health and now it’s coming out all over my face. I feel like I’ve aged so much and the miscarriages and grief is written all over me. Next year I really need to get a bit of me back. Just feel so sad x

@Raggity19 I was - I've been on a few! It's been such a stop-start journey for us. Hopefully third time lucky 🙈 xxx

@Mctm123 yeah, I was slow responding during my first try. It was a dr I had not had any dealings with, so she might have just read the high risk bit in the notes and thought to mention the possibility.

I am so sorry to hear you are having a bad time of it. In relation to the reaction to the medication, I presume it is only until Monday, so only one more day of it then hopefully your skin will start to settle down.

Although I am only on 2nd cycle, my OH and I have already had the conversation about what if things don't work for us, neither of us have any children, (we both desperately want a child), we have said that at some point we will have to decide enough is enough, for mine and his mental health. You are so lucky to have your little boy, and this go may still give him a sibling, so try not to give up hope just yet. I do believe you will know when you need to stop or at least give yourself time to get a bit of you back (I like the way you say that)

But with only 1 day of meds left, try to take it easy today/tomorrow, pamper yourself, and start with getting some of you back.

I have everything crossed for you for tomorrow, and after that. Xx

Thank you for such kind words @hopeful182 honestly it means a lot 😘 Unfortunately my skin condition is always there and it causes me a lot of upset day to day anyway, but I think the medication certainly doesn’t help with the redness and general inflammation. Plus everything feels heightened at the moment.

I think it’s good that you and your OH have had that conversation for both outcomes. It’s good to have some sort of plan in your head I think isn’t it. An yes getting back to me is something I’ve lost along the way but I was willing to sacrifice it for another baby but as it’s been 5 years and I’m nearly 37 I don’t think I’ve got much left in me. I always said I didn’t want to look back an regret not trying hard enough an I can probably now say I’ve done that.

But as you say, there’s still every chance this cycle could work an I get a big surprise. That’s what 3 miscarriages will do I suppose! Take every bit of hope you had left in you. So bring on next week for both of us 💪💪💪xx

@Mctm123 I agree, I definetly don't want to think I have not tried hard enough and sacrificing a part of me to do that will be worth it. I am 38 and have a good few years left to give my all.

As you say, bring it on for next week. Xx

Ladies sending lots of love your way :)

Meanwhile I seem to look like I'm smuggling a melon up my jumper with this bloating... day 9 of buserilyn and no period yet... anyone else?!

@Freezerbump I've never done the long protocol so can't say how long it takes, but I have my fingers crossed AF comes soon for you. Xx

Wow this thread is going well.. :)

I'm back out the hospital this week for more bloods.. period still a no show.. I'm starting to think I'm never gonna have one..

I see a few on burserlyn I was a week late both times using this.. they say sometimes can delay it..

My clinic didn't freeze mine with my follicles 22 eggs and still done a transfer even now my doctor say when I ahve my check up, yes I remember you was poorly with ec.. an OHSS but still done the transfer..
But that was 4 years ago

I know a lot of clinics have changed an doing freeze all they won't even do a transfer on egg collection cycle..

I can't remember if I was on long or short.. I'm useless sorry..

I'm so worried about having another transfer..

Sending lots of love an hugs to you all ❤️❤️

Xxxx

@LJM83 welcome lovely xx

@Ivfhope3 thanks for that info. I am sure I should be allowed to go ahead with a fresh transfer, and if not fair enough I suppose they know whats best. How long has it been now for the waiting of AF? If you don't mind me asking. I know on the last thread someone tried acupuncture to try and bring it on, not sure of that was you or not. Try not to worry about the transfer, again easier said than done, just take it step by step.

@Mctm123 good luck for the scan today.

Sending love and hugs to everyone. Xx

@hopeful182 it's been 10 weeks since the procedure.. I did accupunture last week I asked to focus on that..

I'm sure with your transfer you'll be fine sorry I feel like I've worried you now. I don't mean to. I think I'm to honest sometimes.

With regards to the transfer I'm so scared it's gonna happen again.
But I have you lovely ladies to help. Tbh I don't think it's going to be soon.. if the AF doesn't bloody start..

@Mctm123 good luck today my sweet thinking of you..

Sending lots of virtual hugs to everyone xxxxx

Just has my scan, starting stims tonight! All feeling abit real now. He said my lining was nice and thin at 6mm - is this thin?! Feel like it sounds abit thick..felt completely overwhelmed last night and feeling more positive after a good cry. In some ways I thought our second round would be easier as I know what to expect but I’m actually finding it a lot tougher as I’m so scared the same thing will happen as last time.

Also wanted to ask what are people doing work wise? My EC should be end of next week all being well and I’m really considering getting f signed off for a few days next week. Feel like I want to rest and relax and also worrying about picking up Covid - as a teacher I literally cannot socially distance!

Hope everyone’s doing ok and had a nice weekend. X

@Raggity19 heya hun.. I'm not sure on lining my doctors never tell me.
When I had my transfer it was 6.9mm they told me that as they like it over 7mm
I'm with you on the worrying am thinking that 2nd or third round would be easier..
This is my third round obvs last time we had a sticker but not for long.. an I was so keen to get started an now just worrying. Do something nice for yourself..

I personally would take some time off if that's what you think would be good for yourself. I've social distant since covid an I'm continuing to.. especially as my blood AF hasn't come an don't want it to come an then pick up something..

It's so hard atm with current situations an obvs with your self as a teacher..

Sending lots of love your way xxx

Hey all. I'm due to start my "prep" month this week so all the blood tests, mock embryo transfer and order meds ready to start meds beginning of November. Am I in the right group or should I start a November group?

@MF1981 welcome hun.. no your in the right group lovely at this rate I'll be in November xxx