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ABC - FET due to oestrogen levels

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StarryHannah · 27/02/2021 16:07

Hi everyone
I have been chatting in another ABC thread but don't want to take over the chat with this new query I have.

I'm just coming to the end of my stims (trigger tonight) and having egg collection on Monday. My oestrogen levels have shot up and I have to have a frozen transfer (nurse said if it wasn't for covid I could have had fresh but they have lower thresholds in place at the moment).

My questions are basically about the process. We obviously paid the £2500 inclusive price. We had already paid an extra £995 for freezing embryos with the hope we get some for future use, we now have to pay £1050 extra for the frozen transfer plus we have to pay for more meds (nurse said tablets) anyone had to do this and can tell me what they paid so I have an idea please?

I'm assuming we can go ahead with the FET my next cycle? Can anyone give me any insight into the process/procedure/timescales please? I'm unfortunately one of those people who like a clear plan in their head.

Thank you
Hannah

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StarryHannah · 05/05/2021 22:06

@Preston12 thank you! Not long for you now. How are you feeling this time around?

@Mellow89 thank you so much. Let us know how your scan goes xxxx

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Mellow89 · 06/05/2021 13:07

Hey guys- went for lining scan. Looks good and transfer is booked for next Thursday. Can't believe it's nearly here. I'll probably call in sick on Friday so I can a long weekend off. She said I have to call in for a blood test once I had the transfer. Pessaries from Saturday now. I'm excited and nervous now...

Preston12 · 06/05/2021 13:27

@StarryHannah yes I’m feeling nervous again it’s the 3rd time in 8 Months so it’s a lot for me to deal with x @Mellow89 good luck hun

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StarryHannah · 07/05/2021 16:09

Well ladies, I have found today (the day before the test day) to be the actual worst. My brain has not switched off the worrying at all. I found it so difficult to teach today xxx

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Mellow89 · 07/05/2021 16:38

Aaah @StarryHannah I was just about to message you. I was thinking of you. You are so strong for not testing . How are you physically feeling?

Preston12 · 07/05/2021 18:16

@StarryHannah aww bless you good luck hun I’m in London had my scan today they said all is good except I have blood vessels in front of my left ovarie so gota be carefull x

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StarryHannah · 08/05/2021 07:27

@mellow89 and @Preston12 it worked! Strong positive lines this morning. I can't believe it. I've never been so happy.

Mellow89 Been feeling on and off tired and nauseous but that's it really.

Preston12 I'm so glad things are looking generally good for you. Hopefully the blood vessels won't cause any issues xxx

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Preston12 · 08/05/2021 08:49

@StarryHannah congratulations hun how amazing fantastic
can I ask again was it a fresh embryo o and also what grade it was xx

Mellow89 · 08/05/2021 08:50

@StarryHannah congratulations to you and your partner!!!!! Brilliant news! I'm so happy for you ♥️ 💜

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StarryHannah · 08/05/2021 08:51

@Preston12 thank you! It was a frozen 5 day 3AB.

We weren't able to have fresh coz of my oestrogen levels shooting up. Egg collection was 1st March. Transfer was 27th April xxx

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StarryHannah · 08/05/2021 08:55

@Mellow89 thank you so much! My husband is over the moon too. He is now sleeping as I had him up at 5am 🙈 I wee'd in a pot and he dipped the tests. I was too scared to do it and cried so hard waiting for the results. I really recommend first response as can be read in 45 seconds. We did a first response and then i made him do another to be sure (even though line is super strong). Then a clearblue digital so i could see pregnant in text. Xxx

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Mellow89 · 08/05/2021 09:01

Such lovely news @StarryHannah. Can I ask what day after transfer you had that bleeding? What do you recommend to do after embryo transfer? Did you get on as per normal?

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StarryHannah · 08/05/2021 09:07

@Mellow89 i had transfer on Tuesday and brown blood on the Thursday morning/early afternoon. I had a bubbly crampy feeling for a few mins the thurs evening.

I took the rest of the week off work but did lots of nice things with my husband and friend like going for walks, food, beach, a weekend away. After the transfer we went for a little walk around Bristol and a meal before heading back to Wales. I didn't eat anything specific... just lots of water, at least one banana each day and some milkshake to get my calcium in. Just made sure i snacked more often and ate breakfast. Please ask anything xxx

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Mellow89 · 08/05/2021 10:10

Thanks for the info @StarryHannah! Just did my first pessary right now. Can I ask if you did it on the morning of the transfer date? Also, did they telll you which embryo they are transferring? Did you have another in the freezer ? Did they thaw one?

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StarryHannah · 08/05/2021 10:31

@Mellow89 yes i took a pessary the morning of transfer (I checked this too).

When I got there they told me they had successfully thawed my best embryo and said it was a 3AB and that I still had two in the freezer xxx

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Mellow89 · 11/05/2021 22:15

Hey how are you guys? I was a little worried I've been taking the progesterone 3 times a day and have no symptoms is that's normal)? Have some cramps in the morning but that's it . Just white discharge from the tablets (sorry too much info)!

Mellow89 · 11/05/2021 22:19

So nervous transfer day Thursday @StarryHannah @Preston12

Preston12 · 12/05/2021 09:16

@Mellow89 yes very normal hun some people don’t get any oh my Thursday how exciting for you fingers crossed hun xx I start injections next week so back at square 1 lol x

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StarryHannah · 12/05/2021 20:45

Hiya @Mellow89
How you feeling about tomorrow? Excited? Xxx

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Mellow89 · 12/05/2021 21:45

Hey @StarryHannah and @Preston12 . I just can't believe the day is finally here. I was so upset when I couldn't do fresh as I had the date in my head for so long as I calculated roughly when that would be. Feeling nervous and grateful I have a chance to do ivf. How are you @StarryHannah. Have you got any more symptom? When is your next appointment 🥰?

@Preston12- that's soon .
I really hope you get to do a fresh transfer. It comes around so quick.

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StarryHannah · 12/05/2021 21:48

@Mellow89 I was also upset about not having fresh but when I went for frozen transfer I was so glad things had worked out the way they had As my body felt refreshed and ready for it.

The only main symptom I'm getting is achey and stinging boobs! Xxx

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StarryHannah · 12/05/2021 21:49

@Mellow89 your transfer tomorrow is going to be such a special day.

I have my scan booked 1st June and my husband can come in too xxx

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Mellow89 · 13/05/2021 16:40

Hey @StarryHannah. Just coming back from my transfer! I was bursting sooooo much... it was so crazy I was so uncomfortable but held on so they could get a clear photo. Can't believe I have an embryo in me. The nurses are create were sooooo nice. It was a really special day and I'll remember it (mostly because my bladder was bursting). I have tomorrow Off and the weekend so now for some resting I guess...I'm still really anxious and nervous.

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StarryHannah · 13/05/2021 18:24

@Mellow89 congratulations! You are now pregnant! I spent my entire wait talking to my belly ... I would recommend it as I think believing in your heart that it's worked helps!

I'm so glad your transfer was special too ❤ How do you feel? Xxx

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Mellow89 · 13/05/2021 19:43

Hey @StarryHannah. I feel okay. Some tingly feelings but nothing major. How did you feel straight after the transfer?