Ivf nov/dec cycle buddies

[ivfhope3]

Hi.. I'm starting my third round of ivf First didn't stick second did an ended with a miscarriage.. I'm about to have my third round so throught is start a thread if anyone would like to share there journey or is awaiting ivf. Etc. Let do it together. I was on a thread before an really helped.
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@BrandyM

Thanks for your support. We will definitely have a clearer answer about how things are on Monday. The more I read about multiples, the more apprehensive I've become. I think ideally I would want it to get to day 5. Today is going to be a long day's wait

I’m a bit behind a lot of people. I started my drugs for a FET this week. I’m on a lot of oestrogen (double tablets, two patches plus loads of pessaries) because my lining didn’t react fast with my fresh cycle, and barely reacted on my cancelled FET (cancelled because of Covid). I’m nervous my lining won’t react, but one step at a time!

My transfer should be early December lining dependant.

Good luck to everyone, hope we all get a nice end to 2020

Morning everyone. Sorry to hear you’re struggling @Ofpalestsilver - I felt a bit the same yesterday and was just thinking that I’m so over these injections now and just want to get to the next bit. Be kind to yourself and try and rest.

First menopur last night and it really stung - I would recommend using ice for that one! Also, has anyone else noticed they’ve got a lot of EWCM the closer they get to egg collection? Is that normal?

@EasterBunny7 I don’t know what to say to you other than trust your gut. You have to make the right decision for you. Taking everything into account from the experts of course. But they’re not you and they don’t have to carry two babies, give birth to them, raise them etc. So trust your gut and you’ll make the right decision x

@MF1981

Thank you for your support. I'll have to see what tomorrow brings.

With the injections...I actually felt sad when I was told it would be my last night stimming . I have always hated change and it was the nerves getting to me about the next stage and worrying about the unknown.

@Rachae

Thanks for the well wishes.

@MF1981 omg tons! It's gross, haha

@BrandyM
sorry hun I'm ok. Just really down. No transfer this month looking like January xx

Thank you for your kind words @EasterBunny7 @dragonfly1978 @Ofpalestsilver @Jane1284 @Rachae

@Rachae No I didn't get any investigations done. I think due to the fact that I'm 43, I just figured that it is my old eggs. I think maybe I should do what you have done though which is to seek an investigation. It just all feels pointless to me since i'm old...

@ivfhope3 I am so sorry that you are going through this. It seems like both you and I have done the IVF thing a couple of times now and suffered with miscarriages and it really is so hard. I'm sorry that you have to wait until January. Please keep letting us know how you are doing.

@Jane1284 My medication arrived on friday so now it's just waiting for my period to start to go in for a scan. Similar to you, they told me that they need to take a look and make sure that everything is ready to go.. Normal procedure. Positive thinking that my period will start monday or tuesday and I can get this show on the road!

I love hearing about all of your updates. Good luck everyone

Hey guys I'm totally panicking tonight... I've been prescribed 1mg of lorazapram to take tonight and one in the morning. My clinic (and the Internet!) led me to believe that these would chill me out and I'd feel like I'd had valium and super calm. It's been an hour and I don't feel a thing 😭 if anything, more anxious! Has anyone had these before? Xx

Good luck today @Rachae x

Thanks @Emmalouise11 you too 😊 xxx

@Rachae I thought that tablet was to prevent reflux?? I might be wrong though. I definitely didn't have anything to relax me before I got to the clinic

@ivfhope3 I have also had my cycles put back, I'm hoping it will start late Dec 🤞🏻. It's so frustrating isn't it, I really thought it would be all done and out the way by Jan

The very best of luck with your egg collections this morning @Rachae and @Emmalouise11. Let us know how you get on xxx 🤗

@ivfhope3 so glad to hear from you lovely! I totally understand how you're feeling. It's so frustrating. I know hubby isn't around so was worried that you might be feeling lonely. Come on here and chat with us if you are up to it. Completely understand if you'd rather not. Either way just want you to know that we are here for you. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes 🤗 xxx

@MF1981 and @Rachae which day of stimming did your EWCM start? I'm on day 4 of stimming and got nothing (not even a tiny bit).

@all good luck to everyone having procedures and scans today, seems to be a key day for lots of people

@BrandyM it was on day 6-7 plus today is day 8 and I have other ovulation symptoms but the nurse said they’re completely normal.

Good luck everyone having scans and/or egg collection today or any other procedure!

I’ve just had my second progress scan. Still lots of follicles on the right ovary and all of varying sizes but a few at 18-19mm. Left is calmer with less follicles but all of a decent size. Lining is triple lining (whatever that means) and around 8mm. So all looking good and they’re thinking collection will be Wednesday or Thursday - have to wait for the clinic to contact me this afternoon once the doctors have reviewed the scan and blood results.

Wow, fuck this sh*t.
Dominant follicle is 17mm. Disappointing as I thought I’d have procedure tomorrow. Ultrasound nurse tells me that maybe they’ll trigger today anyway, maybe tomorrow. Understands my solemn face is about the day of trigger. Says that the 15mm follicles seem to be staying where they are but 17mm is a grower.
Nurse I’ve never seen before does my catch up afterwards. Tells me since so many follicles are growing she needs to talk to doc but might have to cancel the whole treatment. Suggests I head home and she’ll email me when she speaks to doc. So casual like she hasn’t just totally surprised me out of nowhere.
I said I would wait til they have next steps. So... scan tomorrow. But possible cancellation of treatment or sedation to remove other follicles. Wtf.

And I know work is secondary but I have two massive meetings on Weds that involve 100s of people (& I’m leading). Rearranging will be hellish but I don’t even know if I need to.

Sorry I know this is unpredictable and we’re all struggling. I don’t mean to say my issues are more important than anyone else’s... I’m just upset.

And wanted to share it here. Hope I don’t bring anyone down!

@Ofpalestsilver am so frustrated for you! It's the not knowing and uncertainty that's so hard isn't it. My transfer was nearly cancelled the day before due to fluid in uterus but they just mentioned it as an afterthought and that it didn't matter! Luckily it was ok but there wasn't much compassion about the stress of it all! Let us know when you hear the plan

@Ofpalestsilver Oh no! That sounds like a real shock to have to deal with and I am really sorry. I can imagine the stress of important meetings at work is making it so much worse too. I really do feel for you. It is so hard to get yourself mentally prepared for something to happen to have it potentially be postponed. All the unknown adds extra stress too. I am really sorry you are going through this :-( This is the place for venting so don't feel bad about sharing.

@MF1981Great news on the scans. Sounds like you are on track for EC! How are you feeling?

@Sweets208 sounds like you and I are going to be starting around the same time as long as my AF turns up as expected tomorrow. Knowing my luck this will be the first time my luteal phase lasts longer that 11 days and I will be waiting impatiently all week. I also have to hope my follicle in my ovary from this month's ovulation has gone as i think i will be cancelled if not. Will be such a disappointment if so- I really want to start!

Good luck to those of you having procedures today. I look forward to hearing positive updates from you all xx

Oh I’m sorry @Ofpalestsilver. Fingers crossed for the scan tomorrow for you. Totally understandable to be upset. Can anyone else step in for you at work? I don’t know what you do for work so not really sure what else to suggest. Allow yourself to be upset and then do something nice for yourself.

Hey @81Poppy the Lorazapram 1mg is a benzo and so very similar to valium etc.. Supposed to make you feel relaxed /high. Both has no effect on me sadly!

Just come out of egg collection and sat with a nice piece of toast and coffee. Appreciate everyone's got different clinics and experiences but I'd describe mine as :

• Ask for valium, not larazapram. It did nothing both times!
• Communicate with the nurses as soon as you get there if you don't feel away with it.. My sedation nurse sat with me and was lovely and ended up giving me morphine and fentalyn also.
• Once I was a bit more chilled, they started. You defo feel a sharp pain of the needle going into each vagina wall... But I wouldn't say the sharpness is any worse than a really bad needle into the tummy or arm
• You get bad period cramps whilst they are taking the eggs.. Didn't bother me as this pain Is ok, I just don't like needle pain
• I was awake throughout.. I haven't got any memory loss and I dozed for about 15 mins after. I think they wanted me to sleep for 2 hours but I was just sat bored so they got me a coffee haha
• I'm sore like bad bloating but no pain down there whatsoever

Hope this helps xxx

Thanks @Jane1284. I’m feeling quite apprehensive now it’s getting so close! Really nervous actually!