IVF buddies April/May

[ChristmasJumpers]

Sorry if there's already an April/May thread, I can't find it!

All of our tests have been completed (last August) and we were advised to call the clinic on day one of my cycle in April. AF arrived early for the first time in forever so I chanced ringing yesterday and we're good to go!!

Just waiting on a call back from the clinic with official dates and protocol but I know I'll be taking Norethisterone pills first so won't be dealing with injections for a good few weeks yet.

Is anyone else about to get started? It would be great to have some buddies along the way

I'm 30, DH 27. TTC over 3 years and delayed getting tests due to Covid.
We're at Care Fertility Chester and this is out first ever round (we only get one NHS funded - thanks postcode lottery)

@ChristmasJumpers this is my third fresh and I've done lubion injections for 2 of me FETs so I'm hoping I will be alright but yeah I'm not the biggest fan of needles so I may freak out just before Haha. Have you started injections yet?

Ahh you'll be an expert by now then 😅
I start mine on 2nd May so plenty of time to freak myself out about them between now and then!

@LotsaTuddles wow! What an amazing thing to do! I've never seen anyone who has donated eggs before, you're the first and I'm in awe of what you have done!
On the actual question you gave asked, I can't help much. I don't remember having any bleeding like that but it could just be normal after egg collection, especially with that number of eggs.

@ks94 how was the transfer? How are you feeling today? Officially PUPO!

@ChristmasJumpers it seems like you wait so long for it to come and then it passes so fast, before you know it you're doing the trigger injection! Hope the norithisterone is being good to you.

@LouiseD2018 congrats on your little embryo making it and being PUPO!!

@Rolls87 we are with Care Liverpool too, they are fantastic! All the staff there are so lovely 😊 we're really glad we moved to them for our paid cycles. Care are like that with their scans...unless you have pcos in which case you get one more around day 5 or 6! That's the only thing I worried about looking at others having lots of scans, but they seem to know what they're doing. Whilst I was on stims on my last cycle, we were only booked for 1 scan as it was our 3rd cycle and had had 2 scans on previous ones so felt comfortable with just the one. However I did ring and ask for a scan around day 5 as I didn't think anything was going on and didn't feel like I had on the previous one...they were absolutely fine with that and let me come in for a scan to put my mind at ease so if you feel like that then just give them a ring. Who is your consultant there?

@Alexm06 glad to see you can start again! These bloody cysts! They are a pain!! Are you on meds for FET or for a egg collection cycle?

Nothing to report at this end, it's been 2 weeks since the womb biopsy so waiting for results...appointment booked for the 29th April to discuss them although results may come sooner so just back in the land of waiting! It's never ending!!

@Coops0406
It went well thank you they said it had already started to hatch!

I can’t believe how quick the transfer was! I wasn’t expecting it lol!

I feel okay today! I felt a bit sicky earlier today little sore breasts! And just tired really!

Just the wait now it’s tense xxxx

How’s things going with you xx

@Coops0406 yeah I know! I am on a fresh cycle this time. I got 6 eggs out of my last fresh cycle so I'm hoping for the same.
Oh I feel for you! I hate the waiting! Has to be one of the worst parts

Hi @Coops0406 that's so good to here you have had a good experience with Liverpool, so far we are really impressed. We are with Prof Kingsland and really like him. It's good to know that they will do the extra scan if you are worried. Its hard not to compare with other people all the time isn't it but I suppose you just have to trust them. Can I ask, did they recommend you did a freeze all cycle? This was recommended to me even though I'm not at high risk of OHSS, he made really good points as to why he thought it was a good idea but it just surprised me when he said so wondered if its something they recommend to everyone? Again I need to stop worrying and trust him!

Hi everyone, can I join? First of all good luck to everyone on this thread whether you just started or awaiting results, or starting again.

On my side I have finally just started my 1st NHS funded round… after pretty much 2years waiting since my first referral. I’m at Guy’s hospital London, only have one NHS funded round. But might pay private if unsuccessful. I’m 39 and have been trying for the past 3 years. I had 2 natural miscarriages, no specific cause for my past MC but didn’t do all the tests as you need 3 to be eligible for these with the NHS where I live (despite my age) :-( - I suspect my progesterone levels were very low but the NHS never prescribes it… Anyway, we’ve just started a fresh IVF cycle (with potential ICSI but not sure yet) and today was my second Menopur injection. I’m on a 300 daily dose. The first one was a bit scary seeing this needle… but I guess I’m fine. No side effects for now.
My next scan is only on day 10 of treatment (next Wed) I find a bit far away as I would have liked them to adjust my medication in case this was not working as expected… But I might try and ring them to get one around day 6 or 7, who knows!

Anyway it’s very encouraging to read all your stories and experiences. I’m trying to be positive but also acknowledge results are not always as expected and my two past MC unfortunately taught me to not be too confident about these things.

Good evening all!

@Poppy9991 welcome! So sorry to hear about your MCs it sucks when you don't have answers. I had my last ones tissue sent off back in jan but still haven't heard anything.
I would ask your clinic for another scan. This is my third fresh cycle and I have always had a scan 5-6 days after starting injections. I start tomorrow and have a scan booked in for Monday. I mentioned about tonight but they didn't want to incase I needed to start fryemadel and they don't want to miss it. I ended up having to lower my dose a bit last time (I was on 225 menopur) so yeah I would call and ask for an earlier scan x

thanks @Alexm06 !
I had a baseline scan where they checked lining and follicles just before giving me the green light for starting injections on day 3 of my natural cycle. But will definitely call and see if they can see me for a scan Friday or Saturday. Thanks for the advice!

Good luck @Poppy9991 that late scan has surprised me but perhaps if your initial results were good they had no concerns. They can raise the dose if they need to at that point so should be OK.🤞

Congrats @ks94 I hope your little embaby is tucked up warm ❤

Its tough waiting this out I keep praying for our little one, I had even picked up a few crystals and went as far as to smudge our home with sage when DH fell ill 😅 anything I could think of I tried, I have always been a bit spiritual but never pushed it this far ⭐️

Something went right to get us a 5 day blastocyst out of our one and only fertilised egg after all the commotion of a nearly cancelled cycle, I had a few floating feathers around me that week and at my lowest point found one had weaved into my tunic - no idea how but from that point it all seemed to turn.

It may be all coincidence, but it all gives me hope so I'll keep going, if I'm hopeful I'm less stressed that's got to be good 🌈

Yesterday all day I had cramps to the left, being so specific in one area I hoped it was implantation they said it would happen within 24 hours so timing was right. I just hope its in a safe place. Cramps carried on through the night always on the left like little stabbing pains. Today ....nothing ....not a thing! I'm hoping that's because it's settled down.

I did feel a couple of different breast pains - progesterone makes them sore but in my ectopic pregnancies I felt like a wave / pulling feeling in them, which I recognised today. Not much lasted seconds but gave me some hope ❤🌈

Hope you are all doing well, its a tough old road, stay strong, stay positive 😊

@LouiseD2018

thank you so much’ looks like we had transfer the same day!
Got everything crossed for you!

the wait is so hard it just goes round and round in my head!

I’ve had like little twinges but I wouldn’t go as far as cramps

but who knows lol I had really sore boobs yesterday but not sure if that’s the progesterone it’s hard to tell really! I’m trying to think to much into it cause I’m worried it’s just in my head and not how I’m feeling

good luck for you; how you feeling today xx

@ks94 it is really hard waiting, Isn't it. I'm up and down, positive one day in tears the next!

Today's been OK was so tired I wound up having a 3 hour nap this afternoon just couldn't keep my eyes open.
Hope you are doing OK?

@LouiseD2018 yeah I’m finding it really difficult waiting now,
im the same I haven’t stopped crying today! Just everything makes me cry lol😐

I hope your okay and your feeling better’
its such an emotional journey isn’t it!

I think reality is kicking in now and I’m just so worried it hasn’t worked! Sending lots of love to you xxx

I caved and tested early, day 6 we got a positive!! Faint but easy to see within a minute.
We are so giddy with excitement, I know its early so will retest on our original test date but the way the tiredness hit me with my shocking skin I was starting to feel pregnant so just wanted to see if something was happening.

lots of prayers and wishes for a sticky strong little one, in the right place ❤🌈

@LouiseD2018 oh my gosh, congratulations!!! I've been routing for you after the ups and downs of your cycle 💕 let's hope this is the start of a lucky thread 😊

I feel like I spent the whole night dreaming about needles and injections last night, I'm getting really nervous for them already and we don't start stims until 2nd May ☹️ can't wait tonstop taking Norethisterone though, I can't get warm, have spots, cramps and emotional outbursts

Thank you @ChristmasJumpers ❤️

Hopefully you will be fine when the injections start, you'll find what's comfortable for you, definitely try icing the area first if you are at home.

The hormones do take their toll don't they, I hope things do ease up for you on the next stage xx

Yay congratulations @LouiseD2018 ! I'm so happy for you. You give me hope.

A personal question, do you guys have sex during TWW? I read on another forum people were told not!

Going for my pre transfer scan tomorrow. I hope it's all go, if all is well I should be having the transfer next week. 😀

@ChristmasJumpers really sorry to hear about your phobia of noodles. Icing the area does help, we closing your eyes and saying a mantra, like "I'm doing this for my baby", I've heard works. Good luck xxx

@IE00 I go for a 2nd lining check on Thursday and I also might be having transfer next week too ! It'll be nice to have someone in the TWW! Is this your first FET ?

I've been in a few of the previous threads so thought I would pop back in here as I am in the middle of my 2nd FET and always find the lead up to transfer and 2ww is awful so might need some support! :)

@LouiseD2018 oh that’s amazing, I really hope this is confirmed and the start of a healthy pregnancy.

@ks94 wishing you all the best too whenever you test.

I have my first scan tomorrow morning on day 10
(they didn’t want me to scan earlier than that), so really hoping that everything is ok. Don’t have too much symptoms so I’m a bit worried nothing is happening… Hoping to get some good news!
I (try to) feel somewhat positive but also had crazy stressful dreams about disappointing scans and unsuccessful transfers. So much negativity in my unconscious mind, maybe I should buy some crystals too :-)

Good luck everyone!

@IVFGotThis05 that's great! I think I remember you from the Feb / March forum. It's my second go, so fingers crossed. Fingers crossed for you too. Yes the TWW is awful. For some reason it feels worse this time around. Maybe because I'll only have one embryo left after this transfer, I feel the pressure. How about you?

Fear of noodles made me laugh

I really love that and I'll definitely be reminding myself of why I'm doing it, it will all hopefully be so worth it in the end

@ChristmasJumpers haha I didn't even see that! Stupid auto correct! Hmm I can't even think why one would fear noodles. I love a good stir fry 😂

I hope you overcome your fear of NEEDLES. Loud music also helps, anything to distract.

Thank you @IE00 !! We didn't risk it, I remember when I had dd many years ago orgasms caused me to have braxton hicks every time without fail, i was quite heavily pregnant so I could see the womb contracting, I imagine it would still cause some contraction or spasm now and although the clinic said start when your comfortable all of the other advise wants to minimise stress to the womb so based on what I had with dd we decided its not worth the risk.

Good luck for your transfer xx

@IE00 ah its my 2nd FET too. I know what you mean about the extra pressure and worry, you never know this could be the lucky 1! This is my last embryo so I'm trying not to pin all the pressure on it but wow I'd be happy if this was the 1 that decided to work :)How did the scan go ? Do you have a transfer date yet ?