IVF January/February 2021? continued

[hopefully21]

I just set this up as we reached the limit in the other one.

That’s so worrying for you @Doremifasol but I’ve seen lots of IVF pregnancies on Instagram which had bleeding where they still had a healthy baby, the most common cause seems to be subchronic

Sorry that posted too soon. Crossing everything for you for the scan!

@kikisparks yes true, I've read about that. But on my scan on Fri the doc said she can't see any signs of subchronic bleeding. The reason she mentioned it is because I said I had one off bleeding at c 6 weeks.

Congratulations @Sunbird24 amazing news ❤️

@Doremifasol I am so sorry, I can't imagine how you're feeling. Sending you love and strength xxx

Well I think I have some 'good' news- bleeding has now pretty much stopped. I am still geared up for worst case scenario though... what a rollercoaster today has been

Had a beta today to confirm a negative as I hadn't bled yet. I have 4 Frosties left to try. I literally want to go all guns blazing next go..... scratch and x2 embryos. I feel they would want to put me off the 2 embryos though..... has anyone had that experience? I'll be 33 this year and want to give myself the best chance..... as you all know going through this is absolutely brutal

@chocolate336 I’m 43, had 2 embryos put in 10 days ago on a ‘natural’ FET. Have a BFP but will be a few weeks before I know if there’s one heartbeat, two, or none. I talked it through properly with the clinic as I’m solo, and they needed to see that I’d thought about how I could manage on my own if they did both stick!

@Sunbird24

Fab news on your BFP! That's good they went through it all with you! I know they say 35 and after it changes your fertility success rate so I have a feeling they would tell me not to do the two as I'm 'young' but it's what I want.... hopefully they will agree.

I don’t know if this is appropriate and I don’t want to upset anyone so please don’t read on if discussion of preg symptoms will hurt you ❤️ It’s just I only feel at home on this thread with you lot!

I’m 7 week 2 days now and other than bloated and semi sickly I’m feeling ok. That is of course except for being very emotional 😭 I had really bad anxiety in a work meeting yesterday and almost had a panic attack; then I feel like crying all the time. I’ve literally just cried watching Girls and a scene where Hannah is happy... is anyone else like this? 🙈

Hi @cher1981 I’m 4+2 and not a single symptom except crying at random songs on the radio!

@Doremifasol so glad your bleeding has stopped, that sounds positive.

@chocolate336 I’m 33 and they did ask me how many I wanted to put in with the FET but I think if I’d said 2 they probably wouldn’t have allowed it. Based on others’ experiences I think they only allow it at my clinic (NHS) if you’re over 37 or have had recurrent implantation failure of 3-4 embryos. But it doesn’t hurt to ask.

I hope no one gets upset if I share my good news. We've just another scan and it's confirmed that baby's heart is beating.
I have though a subchorionic hematoma which will hopefully resolve soon.

Hope this doesn’t come across badly, it’s great that so many of you have been successful. But quite upsetting for those of us that haven’t to keep getting email notifications and see the thread come up all the time. Since this is now a pregnancy discussion thread, maybe you guys can make a new thread in the pregnancy area and keep chatting there instead?

@cher1981 I’m only 5+2, before today I didn’t really have symptoms except mild cramping which I still have but also today I have a bit of nausea, headaches, fatigue, gas (sorry if TMI), indigestion and an odd mood. It’s not exactly a low mood but I feel a bit meh, just want to go to bed and have a nap. I’m sorry about your anxiety, it’s hard at work, did anyone notice you were anxious? I think it’s normal to be anxious a lot in IVF pregnancies and pregnancies after loss. I woke from a dream this morning that I was strapped on an operating table and the doctors were talking about inducing a period during the operation and I was shouting that they can’t because I’m pregnant. The anxious feeling endured for a while after I woke up. Do you have any more scans before 12 weeks?

Sorry @Gardenlady543 posted that before I saw your message.

@Gardenlady543 yes I agree. It would be better if there was a separate pregnancy thread. We'll all be joing you soon we hope! Bes of luck to all who have been successful and hang in there those who are waiting on their BFP!

I’m so pleased for you @Doremifasol - great news!

I'm so sorry @Gardenlady543 and @hopefully21and you are absolutely right. I apologise profusely for any upset I've caused and I'm thinking of you both as you continue treatment.

I've created a new thread here for anyone who would like to keep chatting - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/4181219-Jan-Feb-2021-fertility-treatment-BFP-ladies?watched=1

@kikisparks

Yeah I think that's what they will tell me aswell.....but as you said I may aswell ask

@Gardenlady543

Sorry to be nosey... but I think I read previously that your a doctor? Just wondering if you have had your vaccine? I'm a nurse and have booked to get it on Sunday after I failed FET, I was very dubious but I feel it's the best decision with my job.... I'm at really high risk as a key worker......and I have had to isolate each time before treatment

Anyone else in a key worker position and thoughts on vaccine or anyone who has had it or what has their clinic said..... mine have basically just said it's up to me

Thanks everyone for your understanding, it’s been lovely being in this thread with you guys. I wish you all the best for the future and hopefully I’ll be able to join you guys soon.

Re the vaccine @chocolate336 I had it a week ago, I didn’t need to book in for it before then, as I don’t work for the NHS and have been working from home. However my company told me they want to reopen my clinic moving forward. Sounds like you’re in a similar position to me as my recent FET was unsuccessful too.

I know a lot of people are worried about the vaccine but there is no biologically plausible mechanism for how it could impact on pregnancy or fertility, this is not thalidomide, nor has it got anything in common with it. We have a lot of data on vaccines and they are very safe. I had the flu jab during my fresh cycle. My second dose if the Covid jab will be due in early May, so I’ll probably be having another IVF cycle at that time, and I’m fine with that. I’m fully confident that the vaccine is the best decision based on the risk I’m exposed to at work. We know that Covid can be very dangerous, I don’t want to get covid when pregnant and I don’t want to be a living vector exposing others to covid if I was to contract it because I didn’t get the vaccine.

I am fully reassured by the British Fertility Society and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists:

www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Covid19-Vaccines-FAQ-1_2-logos.pdf?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vaccines

www.rcog.org.uk/en/news/RCOG-and-RCM-respond-to-misinformation-around-Covid-19-vaccine-and-fertility/

I will still shield when having treatment, because we know it reduces the chance of severe disease, but there isn’t enough data on whether we can still contract Covid. The last thing I want is a cycle getting cancelled because I’ve got Covid.

@chocolate336 I am 100% in agreement with @Gardenlady543 in terms of the vaccine. I had it and had my FET currently in the tww. Maybe just try to have it at least two weeks before your transfer just in case you get any side effects and you are not sure what its due (medication or vaccine).

@Hopeforsuccess @Gardenlady543

Thanks so much for the replies! I 100% know it's the only and right choice for me as a key worker and it far outweighs the risk of getting covid. I don't know anyone in my same position as a key worker having had the vaccine and knowing someone just seems to give me that bit of extra confidence if that makes sense! So very much appreciated x