IVF - Feb/March - continued

[Mrbay]

Hi All

Thought I'd better start us a new thread as we are so close 999 messages!

@IVFat43 this sounds awful and such a con. This is such an emotional process and for them to hide charges like that is terrible. I'd definitely complain to HFEA. I realise that getting a definite price is unrealistic as everyone needs different meds etc but they should be up front about the possible categories of cost and how likely each one is for your situation. Sorry you've been treated so badly through the process.

It's probably worth leaving some honest online reviews too, so others are aware of their practices.

@FirstTimeIVFers I wouldn’t worry about niggly pain perfectly normal. You’re on drugs and had people poking around up there 😂 and hopefully embryo is settling in.

@Rachae warm socks warm uterus apparently, not sure that’s actually a thing, but who doesn’t like warm bed socks!!

For all the data geeks like me this is this months heart rate, looks like a Fitbit can predict a BFP (although I’m sure it’s not the best way!)

@Mancbear88 I really hope your data analysing hypothesis is true! My transfer was Wednesday - and look at the difference in HR according to Fitbit.
My friend is a gynae nurse and I’ve been giving her a hourly rundown of the weird pains and niggles and she’s said the same thing. Let’s blame the hormones - always blame hormones for everything! Haha x

@ThePurpleFairy - that is some dedication! I'm sure that the clinic will be able to provide you confirmation - would your booking forms be enough proof? Everything crossed for a smooth Tuesday for you.

@FirstTimeIVFers - it does sound like progesterone symptoms but if you want to speak to your clinic to put your mind at ease I would :)

@Rachae - yep - plus I got DH to wait on me hand and foot!! LOL!

@IVFat43 - I cannot believe that they will charge you if an embryo fails to thaw - oh client your embryo isn't suitable for transfer - sad as that is, that will be £1200 please - they can go run off a very short plank!!! I know that they are a business but they are running a business basically creating life so the aim should be to do that not profits!

@Mancbear88 - you are healthier than me!! but mine has gone up a whole 10 extra beats per minute since implantation!!

@FirstTimeIVFers - my heart rate has done the exact same thing! Crazy isn't it?!

@Mrbay I'm doing ok thanks, just going to ride it out to OTD now. Anyone else getting really vivid dreams and ahem naughty dreams? Last two mornings I've woken up in the middle of a dirty dream, which is definitely not a normal occurrence for me!

@Motherofkittens28 100% and not involving my husband 😂 they seem to have settled down a bit now though.

@Mrbay it’s quite reassuring to see that something is happening as otherwise it’s just two lines on a test (or multiple tests in my case)

@FirstTimeIVFers fingers crossed, it looks good (disclaimer I’m not a scientist 😂)

Is it normal to be ridiculously (slightly pathetically!) excited about your very first box of drugs?

I received mine yesterday. Everything to prepare for the first egg collection. It's a lot bigger than I expected! It felt suddenly very real when I opened the box to check everything, and I ended up just wandering round my house kind of hugging a box of tablets, solutions, creams and needles until I realised how daft I must look!

It's felt like such a long wait to get to this point. Over 3 years since we went to see the neurologist to ask to be referred to the genetic counsellor to see if PGD would be an option for us. About 2 years since we were accepted for PGD. Over 5 years since I was diagnosed with my brain condition and told there was a 50% chance of passing it on to any children I might have. And now I can't stop fiddling with this box!

I start on Provera on the 19th, with egg collection planned for the end of April. I'm a bit nervous about the prospect of the Provera as my condition is linked to strokes, so I've been told I can't normally take a contraceptive pill, but the risks have been absolutely discussed to death and the PGD nurse at Leeds has been so lovely, telling me to call her direct if there's any symptoms I'm remotely worried about.

Bit of a pointless post, but I've told everyone in the very small circle of people who know we're having IVF and I just want to shout from the rooftops that this box of medications is in my house! (what a loser I am...!)

@The3rdWatermelon not a loser at all!! It sounds like you've been on a long journey to get here and now it's all happening. Wishing you all the luck in the world for your first cycle. We've had a lot of BFPs in this group and I've found this board such a comfort through the journey. You may also want to join threads for April/May IVF as I think by the time you have EC, this thread will have gone quite quiet. Hope the next 5 days fly by so you're starting meds in no time!

I've told the clinic my result and they have booked my fish scan, 1st april and the most exciting thing is, as of today, they are allowing partners back in!!!! DH will get to be there with me!!!!

@Mrbay how far gone will you be by the time of your first scan? I’m trying to preempt when mine might be and thinking about booking an early private one if it’s too far away. My anxiety around this pregnancy is through the roof, I’ve only ever thought about getting the IVF to work - never beyond that really! Now that it seems to be working, I don’t know what to do with myself except overthink and panic about everything! I wish I could relax and enjoy it more but I just can’t seem to 😩

Hi ladies

I hope you don’t me crashing your thread, I’ve been lurking for a while. I am 10dp5dt FET.
I transferred on the 2nd was crampy, so thirsty and I just felt like it had worked so tested with FRER on the Sunday and it was a strong BFP, 2 days later tested again and it had got darker. So decided to relax and just wait until OTD which is tomorrow and use the rubbish one the clinic supply. However this afternoon I felt twinges and aches and have had brown discharge. I panic tested with the cheap one and it was barely a squinted and I feel so panicked it’s over.
I can see some ladies on her have BFP with brown discharge and you seem so calm. Is this normal? Ahh this time is so stressful =(

@JessTTC - I'll be 7wks 2days by then which means if everything is going to plan there will be a heart beat and it'll be easier to see. At 6 weeks you run the risk on the heart not yet being developed and it can cause stress whilst you wait to go back the next week.
I'm thinking if my clinic scan is ok, I'll have one between then and my 12 week.
I know how you feel, this is my 5th transfer so I've gotten used to disappointment and I'm still getting used to the fact I am pregnant. When I called the clinic today, I chickened out saying I was pregnant and said I've had a positive test, I just dont want to get too ahead of myself until I get to the 1st scan.

@Honey1989 - firstly congratulations!
The brown discharge could be from the transfer so try not to worry.
FRER is a very sensitive test, compared to the clinic ones plus you used after urine where they will need FMU to get a strong result.
Try not to worry too much, you have had a positive result 😊

@Mrbay thank you for replying. You make such an effort to respond to people on this thread and it’s lovely.
I think I just needed someone whose going through it to say don’t panic yet. I will test tomorrow with FMU. Keep reminding myself. This is out of hands at this stage!

Hi all, am 7dp5dt today and have had an awful migraine since last night, have never had one before. My head has been pounding and I have felt sick etc plus couldn't even look at my phone as it was too bright until now - unheard of for me! Do you think this could be a positive sign? Has anyone else has a bad headache / migraine before BFP??

@Motherofkittens28 how are you doing? I can feel my resolve wavering especially with this awful headache - am tempted to test tomorrow!

@Honey1989 I bought some cheap non-branded ones from Lloyds Pharmacy as it was the only ones they had and had a near heart attack when the lines were faint. I did the second one a couple of days later just so I could check the lines had progressed and they had, albeit faintly. I think some cheap ones are better than others - lots of people swear by the superdrug own brand but I think some are just crap! I had a little very light pink/brown discharge every time I wiped from Wednesday - Thursday night which 🤞🏼 Has now stopped but this morning my clear blue digi went from 1-2 to 2-3 and I should be 4 weeks exactly today so it’s spot on! My clinic said implantation bleeding can happen for several weeks as they keep burrowing down and getting comfy - I was expecting it in the first couple of days but I think must be what I’ve been having. I think your symptoms sound really positive 😍
@Mrbay I know you’re right! You’re the voice of reason in my life right now 😂 i can hopefully ring the clinic on Monday and let them know, I think they’ll wait until it’s close to 7 weeks too. I’ll try and be patient but I can’t promise I won’t cave!

Just done a First Response test, 8 days after the 5-day embryo transfer, and it's positive. In shock.
Don't want to jinx things by telling anyone IRL. I know it could still all go wrong.

@JessTTC thank you, seeing your posts encourage me to post as we seem to be at the exact same stage with the same symptoms. I did a cheapie this morning and it was a strong positive and no more brown discharge so going to try and relax and call the clinic Monday for my blood test. Will be interesting to see so many positives through to the first scan 😍

@Seaswimmingdeservesasunnyday and @Honey1989 congrats on your BFPs!

@Honey1989 cycle buddies! Congratulations! So many positives on this group - I’ve never seen so many!

@Seaswimmingdeservesasunnyday congratulations on your positive this morning 🥳

Congratulations @Seaswimmingdeservesasunnyday and @Honey1989!
@dragonfly1978, I had a migraine on and off for two days in the week, wonder if its related. I'm now on day 4 of spotting and its getting heavier, although its still brown and only when I wipe. I started thinking it might be irritation from the cyclogest which I use front door so this morning tried the back door but I'm still spotting now. I'm still not feeling very hopeful. I haven't told my OH I got a bfn on Thursday but ever since I've felt like I must be out of the running. I know it was too early but something in me just knows :(. Are you still feeling positive?

Congrats on all the BFP, I wonder why this thread has bucked the tread of the 30% success rate?

@Motherofkittens28 - I really have everything crossed for you ❤

Congratulations on the BFPs @Seaswimmingdeservesasunnyday and @Honey1989 I'm so surprised at the high rate of BFPs on this thread. Obviously spring is a good time for conceiving!

@Motherofkittens28 sorry to hear you're having a rough time of it. I hope things have changed by OTD. Last week (approx 4-8dp5dt) I felt CERTAIN this cycle had failed. I felt dreadful on the progesterone, I was angry that we were going to have to go through it all again, etc. Then on Wednesday (9dptdt) I tested and I was genuinely shocked it was a BPF. You're honestly not out until OTD. Keeping fingers crossed for you.

So I caved and tested (tested out my trigger shot so know that was clear last Weds) and have the faintest line I think at 7dp5dt, can anyone else see it?? Not sure whether to show my husband, it's not a FMU but I think I can definitely see a line. Should it be darker though?

I can see it! Maybe try again tomorrow with FMU?

@Motherofkittens28, everyone at my clinic said go rectal rather than vaginal (sounds like a dodgy film title ) and doing that also removed the chance of yet another round of thrush

Thank you to everyone, still don't want to believe in it too much in case it all goes wrong, but part of me is obviously happy, especially given how few eggs I had