IVF / PGD / PGT-A/ PGT-M July 2022 Cycles

[Bellwells]

Hiya

Is anyone else due to start treatment July 2022 or around then?

I thought to make this thread so that we can all have a chat whilst going through treatment so that we don't feel alone.

Wishing you all the best of luck on your journey.

Bellwells

@Agapanthus13 I'm 8dp now, what are you? AF would be due tomorrow and my boobs felt kinda deflated this morning, before I used the pessary. So I think my natural progesterone levels have likely dropped.

I'm so useless with work, I can't focus. My head keeps spinning thinking about all the tests I might need to start looking into if we have another failure. I have 2 more embryos left after this, I don't know whether to run tests before next transfer, or transfer two at once, I hate that it won't just work like it does for other people.

Forgot to add - pregnancy announcements are awful @Agapanthus13, there's never a good time when you're going through this crap.

@thislittlebird i think I’m in the same head space as you right now. I have sooo much work to get done for a deadline this week and yet I just want to get into bed and ignore the world.

I’m only 4dp5dt (so you’ll probably tell me I’m too early to be so negative, but this is my 5th transfer so I feel like I know what to be looking for in my body these days) and I’m starting to feel desperate.
Is this your second transfer? What tests have they recommended for you? I also have 2 embryos 2left and am thinking to do a double transfer next time. I really don’t want to post pone for a month to carry out more tests but I know it’s probably sensible.
my otd is day 9 which is Saturday. X

@Agapanthus13 i think it’s totally understandable for you to feel like that earlier. You’ve done this various times, that’s traumatic. I think when you’ve done it before and the next time is basically the same it’s hard to shake the feeling it’s going to go the same way.

Luckily my work is quiet this time of year so that’s a bonus, but I still want to get into bed and stay there until this is done and I f get l better.

I know that it’s only my second but I’m 39 now, I’ll be 40 in May. I don’t have time for repeated failures. Part of me is tempted to do the double next time so I’m then moving onto private by September/October if those two fail. Clinic has recommended nothing, but they won’t even organise a progesterone test 🙄. I’ll have to go private for whatever tests I get next.

@thislittlebird each transfer is as valid as the next, the great thing is the drs learn from each transfer so each one gets more and more tailored to yo, so even if this one doesn’t work out the next one will be more specific xx
I caved and did a test earlier- I know it’s too soon, and I knew it would of course be negative but it’s like an addiction- ivf makes us so desperate. Just sat in the garden on my lunch break enjoying puppy cuddles with our fur baby and wondering if we should just be content with this!! Hope your days panning out ok x

@thislittlebird ps I’m my experience private treatment is significantly faster paced and explorative than nhs so of you do end up having to go down that route I’m sure they’ll have plenty of suggestions.

on the progesterone test, I asked my dr about that and he said there was no need /it would be a waste of our money as I didn’t bleed before 9dp5dt - that seemed to be his bench mark for telling if it was an issue! xx

@Agapanthus13 my consultant basically said he expects success from our current cohort of 4 embryos (now 2) and that's great, but at what point do I worry, you know? Maybe he's wrong! I don't think he'll make many changes, they're very chilled. I've had low progesterone in the past and never, ever bleed between cycles, but the clinic have finally booked me in for a progesterone test, so I'm going in in the morning for that. Not sure what it'll tell us now, that the cyclogest is working hopefully.

IVF definitely sends us all loopy, that's for sure. I'm definitely going to have to consider that puppy life soon.

Yeah I'm sure private will, it's just a shame it's so expensive.

@thislittlebird I tried that way but it made me constipated so I switched back.

@Agapanthus13 it was yesterday evening and completely turned me off my food- I just couldn't eat it. A few hours later I had no problem warming a milky bar though 😂

I don't think it's worked for me and I have to admit defeat with work if it hasn't and take some time off work. I'm struggling to concentrate now but if it's not worked I don't think I can just muddle through like last time.

My OTD is Monday and that will be day 14 I'm thinking of testing Saturday day 12 . I nearly tested yesterday but stopped myself and now that I have to work all week I can't take a test, as I won't be able to function if it's bad news.

My clinic wasn't concerned about bleeding on progesterone unless it was before day 9 either/ I was convinced I had AF day 8 last time but they said it was day 9.
His words were day 9 AF is common with failed IVF. So I'm now dreading day 9 which is Wednesday for me.

Pregnancy announcements are awful but I try to remember that no one knows my story so maybe I don't know there's and try to be happy that there is a new little one in my life. But I put on a brave face and then go home and cry.

I get one free NHS FET and I have 2 Frosties so I'm going to ask for a double next time too.

Then look for a new clinic. I hate needing a plan :(

TMI but I have like shooting pains down into my lady parts today- very weird and uncomfortable. I also have a full ache in my right ribs. I think I'm falling apart.

Hi all

I hope you are well, sorry for starting the thread then going awol; works been crazy and I was hit with 4 natural pregnancy announcements in the space of a week or 2 with everyone due in November (if only I could tell you how that made me feel, but I am sure you all understand).

I’m currently on Levothyroxine as I have a high Thyroid level (25mg one a day on an empty stomach), and I am day 10 of Provera (5mg one every 12 hours), roll on Wednesday 8.45pm when I take my last one.
AF should then arrive 3 - 7 days later, baseline will be at some point between day 1 & 3 and I will start my dual injection of Meriofert (2 vials) mixed with Fostimon (3 vials) the evening of day 3.

How is everyone getting on with treatment?
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How is everyone feeling emotionally?

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Sending love to you all in your tww, I'm keeping everything crossed for everyone 💫

I had another scan today, my follicles have grown a little since last week so I'm having my trigger tonight and egg collection is booked for Wednesday. Any tips or am I best off trying not to think about it? They told me today that they're going to freeze any embryos which I knew was coming but I'm still disappointed none the less, even though I know it's in my best interests. I just pray I actually get to that stage as I'm worried we won't actually get any that fertilise.

Also I thought of you all today when I drank this - coconut water and the strawberry and watermelon Robinson's squash is almost...delicious? 😂😂

@Bellwells sorry to hear you had so much happy hurtful news in one going never gets any easier especially when followed up with oh it was a shock or we wasn't even trying.
Glad you have a plan and hopefully your baby will be on play dates with their baby.

@Bookbug92 honestly EC is not bad at all- ( I'm the baby scared of stims mind) take something to read or to distract you before you go in and take some snaps and a drink for after. I always take a litre bottle of water and a lucozade sport then I take a protein bar, a cereal bar and som mini cheddars.

I always want chocolate before EC but definitely not after.

The worst part for me is the cannula for sedation but that's over in a few seconds.

You'll get a lovely gown and hat to wear. I bought a thin cotton dressing gown to take in and ballet slippers so it wasn't too warm.

Hope everyone is doing ok. I've been trying to stay positive but freaking out now. Feel like we've used up all our luck with DD and I've been stupid thinking it might work for us again. I hope that doesn't sound insensitive, I remember reading posts from people trying for their second and getting cross when I was trying for my first. I expected it to be easier this time round but losing the first embryo that didn't survive the thaw has knocked me and now im wallow-panicking!

@Bookbug92 my first cycle was freeze all due to OHSS and I was devastated, looking back now it was absolutely right though. Try not to worry about EC, for me it was over before I knew anything and I felt fine after, despite having ridiculously huge ovaries! Hope trigger goes / went well - I found that a massive moment when it all became real somehow!

Thanks for your reassurance @PMAmostofthetime and @Eggling , you've both made me feel better. I'll definitely make sure to take some snacks with me for after the EC. Are you in your tww @Eggling? Trigger was a bit sore - 1ml is quite a lot to inject sub-cut! But that milestone is done! 🙌

It's past 12 so I'm 8dp5dt! X

@Bookbug92 happy trigger! Good luck x

@Bookbug92 yeah I'm 4dp5dt

Hey Ladies, I unfortunately have AF cramps :( so I'm sure I'm out again 😭.
Don't think I'm going to deal with this as well as I did last time.
How are you all doing?

@PMAmostofthetime also suffering from cramps. I can’t email if I’m a day ahead of after you. When are you testing?

I am not too scared to test again due to early negative test!

Blooming autocorrect… meant to say can’t remember if I’m a day before or after you! And I’m too scared to test!

I think loads of women get their usual AF symptoms before a BFP so I wouldn't worry too much yet @PMAmostofthetime. Plus, progesterone definitely causes all this stuff too!

@mooneagle I'm so scared, and it's getting nearer to OTD and I don't want to do it. I get progesterone test results today at least, that should tell me if cyclogest is working.

Stay positive lovelies!! ❤️❤️❤️
you’re not out until you’re out and none of you are yet. Pregnancy comes with all the same symptoms as AF so it’s horribly confusing and you just end up reading into them however your head space is that day.
have any of you been doing an meditations? It really helps with positivity and calm 🙏🏼
There’s a great app called mindful IVF - it’s free initially then you pay like £5 for additional themed bundles of meditations. I’ve only needed the free stuff so far but it’s helped me loads!!
I’ve got everything crossed fur all of you 🙏🏼

I start stims again tonight! Early scan at day 4 on Friday then off to Spain On Sunday to monitor from day 7 onwards. Praying we don’t miss it this time 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@mooneagle I'm 8dp5dt today but Embie didn't go in until 4ish so technically still 7 until later. Last cycle AF showed up at 9dp5dt so I'm very anxious.

OTD 1st Aug if I make it to the weekend I'm going to test Saturday morning.

@thislittlebird I feel the same I know I'll fall apart if it's negative.

@Kelb79 Thank you.
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@Kelb79 thank you, I might look at that app. Really hoping everything is straightforward for you this time!

@PMAmostofthetime I'm also planning to test Saturday morning I think, OTD on 1st as well

Hello ladies, Update from me. Had oestradiol blood test yesterday and all seems fine so today started ovaleap 🙂 Time to produce some quality follicles + eggs 🥚🥚🥚 1st follicle scan next Thursday and then Saturday. Getting a tad bit excited now.
Anyone got extra tips to grow quality eggs? I'm on 60g protein, 2l water and preconception vits daily atm.
Good luck those pupo 🤞🤞🤞🤞

@NaomiNatNat I took Ubiquinol, folic acid and Vit D- and this time I got 3 blasts last time I got none but I was also changed from short to long protocol so canny be sure they worked