IVF - Feb/March - continued

[Mrbay]

Hi All

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

@MrTumbleTumble @Kitttycatt @Mancbear88 - I've been Googling the tests and it sounds like lots of woman go on to have successful pregnancies but don't get past 2-3 weeks. Only lady said she did one after her 12-week scan and it still said 2-3 weeks!!

I'm gonna put the tests down as today I am pregnant and nothing I pee on it going to tell me anything more than that.

Thank you, I'm feeling a bit more reassured now.

@mrtumbletumble - I'm lucky to have gotten in on the Thursday, shame that they won't get you in a bit sooner, however at 8-weeks you'll be able to see a little baby :)

Hi Ladies,

A very quick and urgent question.

I've been taking supercur (down regulation) injections in my tummy.

I am starting to take my stimulation injections from this evening.
Can I take my stimulation injection on the same place in my tummy where I take my supercur injections?

Xx

@Maddie020 I was told to take them of different sides of my belly button and switch it up every day.

Hi all, can I join?
I’m 4 days past 5 day transfer, 40 year old, first timer, and first round of IVF...
Had a short stimulation with menopur, got 11 eggs collected, all fertilised but only 3 made it to the mature stage, so 1 in the oven and 2 saved for later.
Am on progesterone pessaries.
Driving myself nuts with the whole “are the symptoms due to the meds, PMS, or pregnant?”
Blood test not until next week and advised not to pee on a stick due to meds still being in my system!
Losing my mind!!!

[quote Kitttycatt]@Maddie020 I was told to take them of different sides of my belly button and switch it up every day. [/quote]
Thank you

@Mrbay I totally understand, it is really hard. I've had 3 losses and after my first loss, I just couldn't get excited even when we saw a heartbeat. (sadly it wasn't meant to be in the end tho)

I went through the clear blue weeks indicator research and they are super unreliable! I wouldn't read too much into them and just think a positive Is a positive
If nothing will make a difference.. Surely feeling hopeful is better than worry. Much better for your body and mental health. Might as well? Xx

Reading through all the posts now, Congo to BFP's

@2mumlife @Mrbay : thank you
@Nix49816: I am on long protocol,
Had my baseline scan few days ago and starting stimulation from today xx

Just an update for anyone interested... I phoned my clinic about the strange bright orange oil situ... they were not concerned at all and said it’s just the progesterone. Huge sigh of relief... bloody weird though right 🤣

2dp5dt today... I feel like I’ve entered a new dimension where time moves 10 times slower than usual!

@MrTumbleTumble really reassuring to hear the progesterone injections have worked for you. We have our review consultation on the 1st April to discuss the recommendations in the outcome letter more, which is our chance to ask all the questions, so I'm going to ask whether just staying on the injections for longer is worth it. Thanks for the heads up about it being a thicker substance, I'll give this to my partner as chief stabber (anyone else make their partner do all the injections?)

Welcome @Ripleysfirst - will you have bloods on day 9? Congrats on being pupo!

@Rachae - sorry for your loss, that must have been heart breaking, I am so sorry.
My research on them has been the same, I've now stepped away from the sticks.

I'm feeling better as I took my dog for a lush walk in the woods yesterday, really cleared my head

Bloods on the 25th! A helluva wait.
So sorry for your loss @Rachae 😢

Hi everyone.
I’ve driven myself mad over the last few days. I’m 9dp5dt. I’ve tested, Tuesday Thursday and today (I know it’s all early) and got 3 BFN.
The achy boobs have worn off so that was the meds and I don’t seem have anything else going on apart from weird stomach pain which I assume is from the progesterone.
I just can’t stop crying. This is our first try and I know it doesn’t always work but I was so hopeful.
Can anyone tell me what happens if it truly is a negative? Like, will I have a massive period when I stop the pessaries? Or is it like continually bleeding for abit? I just don’t know what to expect.
My OTD isn’t until the 23rd but I was really hoping for even just a faint line. I know I shouldn’t be so defeated yet I just don’t think it’s worked for us.

@FirstTimeIVFers I know it's hard but you're definitely not out until OTD.

But if it's a failed cycle you will stop the drugs and your period will start. It might be slightly longer / heavier than usual. The clinic should arrange a meeting with the consultant who will discuss what might have gone wrong and what can be changed for next time. The clinic will also have a counselling service available, remember it can be accessed at any time. The counsellor at our clinic is very good, and understands everything about the process and the emotional impact it can have.

In the meantime, be kind to yourself, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞

Big hugs @FirstTimeIVFers I’m going through the same. Blood test on the 25th and desperate for a ray of light but terrified of getting a BFN.

Thank you for asking the question I was wondering about too about the period to come.
You’re not out yet❤️

Thankyou @MrTumbleTumble @Ripleysfirst

This TWW is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I didn’t expect it to be this emotionally draining.
I wonder if I could order some of that lovely sedation stuff that I got at EC to get me through til Tuesday? Lol.

This thread has been a proper life saver - it’s so nice to know I aren’t alone in this shower of shite xxx

Agreed, both on the sedation and the support here.
I’m trying so hard not to get my hopes up as I know it’s rare to get w result first time but...I want this so much.

@FirstTimeIVFers bless you, it is so difficult I agree with you and I’m only on 3dp5dt. Don’t count yourself out yet until your OTD it’s still a few days away and from what I’ve read it’s very surprising what can happen in that time I would definitely pay money to be sedated until my OTD!

@FirstTimeIVFers @Ripleysfirst don’t count yourselves out until OTD, I’ve seen so many posts from people over the years where they have had a change in test results, late implanters can cause a delay.
If this round is unsuccessful, take the time you need to grieve, you have suffered a loss. Until you’ve been through IVF, I don’t think anyone can understand what we have to go through physically and mentally, it’s so tough and you must take the time to recover and care for yourself. I remember feeling so hopeless after the first failed round. I was so full of hope and excitement and looking back, I don’t feel like the clinic or anyone around me managed my expectations. I felt completely crushed and blind sided by it and couldn’t pull myself out of my grief for a long time.
When you’re ready, try to use this round as an opportunity to research, arm yourself with questions and treatment ideas for your next protocol ready for your WTF appointment.
There’s no way to dress it up when it fails unfortunately, it’s the worst club to be a part of I’m afraid with pretty shitty stats but with the most supportive members. This round may not have worked, but your babies will come x

Thank you @JessTTC ❤️❤️

Morning ladies, hope you're well and happy Saturday!
I've got my second scan today.. They've already moved EC from Monday to Tuesday and the only reason seems to be the capacity of the centre is low. Bit worrying and I'm hoping they scan me today and say EC will be moved back to Monday. Feel ready to pop and worried that my eggs will be too mature if they delay it.
So hard when it's NHS funded as you feel you don't really get a say! (obvs super grateful for the opportunity of course) x

Ah I’m sure it’ll go really well! Good luck:) keep us posted!

@Rachae good luck! Fingers crossed for you! I know what you mean about NHS, there was plenty of stuff I felt like I couldn’t ask because I felt like I should just be grateful I’m getting anything and not question it. From what I’ve learnt though, be your own advocate and don’t be afraid to push if you think something is off.

I’m 4dp5dt and I’m going out of my mind. My boobs were slightly sore the last few days but not agony like people describe. This morning though they’re fine and I’ve got nothing. Bit gutting but will soldier on. I’ve planned in my mind to test tomorrow and Monday to see if anything happens and if negative then just wait until OTD, but who knows. I would like to say I would hold out but I don’t know, I feel like if I did then I have further to fall because I’ll just keep hoping if that makes sense. What an absolute mind fuck the tww is... I wouldn’t wish it on anybody!

@ThePurpleFairy oh man, yeah I had the sore boobs for the last 3 days but today they feel completely normal. 6dp5dt today.
I’m refusing to test because I can’t take the disappointment of a bfn.
Instead I’m just googling “bfp with no symptoms” and it’s surprisingly comforting! Loads of people had no symptoms at all before their BFPs!

I have my blood test booked for Thursday, but I have no idea how long it’s gonna take to get the results back, as it’s through my GP.
Argh. I’m defo testing on Friday.

@Ripleysfirst I had bloods done on Monday and Wednesday this past week with my GP and results were back that afternoon!

Oh wow that’s fast! Ok so odds are I’ll know by the weekend, that’s good!
At least I can have myself a large glass of wine then if it’s a BFN. Small comfort but I’ll take it.