IVF cycle November 2022

[HJen22]

Hi ladies

Just wondering if anyone is doing a cycle in November, looking for some cycle buddies.

I started stims yesterday, this is the 3rd cycle for us (2 NHS rounds where we didn't make it to transfer either time) and now we have signed up to a private a 3 cycle package with Create in Manchester. 3 egg collections and hopefully some embryo banking before and potential transfer. X

@countrypunk im so sorry to hear about your scan. You must be heartbroken, it is so tough to get that news especially after ivf. I think the surgical route is definitely best personally, and hopefully means you can have some sort of closure sooner.

if it gives any help I did read that women who have a miscarriage are likely to get pregnant again and to have reduced chances of miscarriage next time.

I hope you are looking after yourself over these difficult days. I am sending all my love. Xxxx

Oh no @Jx3303 that must be unbelievably frustrating. This ivf journey is so bloody hard. I hope the doctor can at least explain why it might be high & what you might be able to meds wise to help. X

Thank you @Foreverhoping33 and @Cat89 for your lovely lovely messages ♥️

Total mindfuck at the EPU today. They scanned me and said the pregnancy looks exactly as it should at 5 weeks, but I'm 7. There was a strong heartbeat. I have to go back again in a week for another scan.

From everything I've read, I'm probably going to miscarry. But can't help but hold on to a little bit of hope.

@Jx3303 I'm sorry. So bloody frustrating. I hate being told that stress can affect things - it's not like you can do anything about it! Sending lots of love.

@LF82 so disappointing 😔 absolutely know the clinic have my best interests and it's better to know now than to go down and not respond again. But I am just so annoyed at my body for doing nothing right 😭 the last month waiting to go back felt like it really dragged too xx

@countrypunk oh my goodness!! Sorry I hadn't seen your message when I sent mine! Were they able at all to give you any information at your scan as to what they think? Hold onto the hope ❤️ I so hope this is things turning round for you xx

Thank you, I am sending you lots of love too! Xxx

@Jx3303 No, they refused! We pressed them for the chance of the pregnancy making it, and they just wouldn't say. I've read lots of similar stories online and most of them end in miscarriage. Just got to wait and see. The one thing that heartens me is that the embryo is clearly trying to make it, and I'll hold on to that for my next cycle.

The staff at the EPU were absolutely lovely. So much nicer than most of the staff we see at the IVF clinic. They took so much time with us. We felt really cared for ♥️

Xx

@countrypunk i think if there was a heartbeat that sounds quite positive! Everything I have read says heartbeat should come around 6-7 weeks so maybe not even behind where you are!

when I had my first scan and they saw no heartbeat they told me I had to wait a week in case it was just growing slowly. So maybe that’s what yours is doing. I am crossing all my fingers for you!!! Really really hope this is the one.

news from me. My period finally arrived and I managed to have my baseline scan before going away. I have been given the go ahead to have a FET this month eeek!

@countrypunk oh my goodness!! I wasn't expecting this update 😯.. I don't know what to say love, on one hand wanting to be cautious but at same time I thought a strong heartbeat is a very good sign?! Gosh, I bet that was a shock to hear, a nice shock at least. There definitely is hope and you hold onto it love 🤞. My fingers are crossed for you. I think I'll struggle waiting for your next update, let alone yourself! Xx

@Foreverhoping33 The heartbeat is definitely positive but the embryo is measuring 2.3mm and it should be 10mm by this stage. So it's all a bit confusing really. One minute we feel elated that it's not over yet, and the next we're crying on each other.

Yay for your period and for FET this month! That's brilliant and very exciting. Please keep us posted x

@Cat89 Haha, thank you so much! The whole experience is just absolutely knackering. Lots of tears today. It's such a comfort to come on here and talk to all of you about it because I know you all understand better than anyone else xx

@Jx3303 sorry things aren't going as smoothly or as quickly as you'd like. It's hard to be patient, but their advice is all for the right reasons and you want to go in with the best chances 😘.

@Foreverhoping33 aww love this is great news! How are you feeling now about things?
I'm rooting for you for this cycle 🤞 xx

@countrypunk ah ok I’m with you. Well I think definitely hold on to the hope. heartbeat is a really good sign, but maybe cautiously. Do you have another scan booked in to assess how things are getting on? I can’t imagine how tough these days will be!

Haha yup yay for my period (so weird how things change!) and yes I will keep everyone updated for sure. I find this group so helpful knowing you all understand. @Cat89 im feeling good thanks hopeful we get another positive and that things progress this time but also trying to keep my expectations lower (failing miserably!)

@Jx3303 im sorry to hear they have told you to miss this cycle. I think when we have waited so long even one month can feel like eternity. I know I was definitely feeling that. But hopefully it will be for the best and mean your next cycle can go as smoothly as the first. Maybe make sure you do some extra special things you can’t do when pregnant just to take the edge off for now (like eat sushi or smoked salmon, or find hot tubs to sit in). This was my thinking!!

@Foreverhoping33 Yes, another scan in a week. They'll be able to tell us more then (if we make it that far). It's gonna be a nail-biting week...

Fingers massively crossed for a successful FET for you.

@countrypunk I am so glad that they took such good care of you ❤️ it really does make all the difference when people care and are gentle. The heartbeat is definitely a good sign, and it's really nice to hear that the embryo trying to make it is bringing you hope. I cannot imagine what you are going through, the ups and downs of this journey sometimes, you just can't ever see coming. I am really hoping for the very best for you 💕

@Foreverhoping33 that's great news you have your baseline booked and can get going with your FET soon! I hope that you are feeling good, and that this is your cycle 🥰

@Cat89 @Foreverhoping33
Thank you ladies, yeah each month feels like an eternity lately! Especially after the 3 months wait after cycle 1. Completely know it's for the best but just sad it's another month to wait. Wholeheartedly trust the clinic and their recommendations, I really hope the consultant can shed some light into anything I can do to help lower it before I retest Xx

@countrypunkhopefully it all will be ok I am sending you positive vibes

@Jx3303
oh no not another setback,
this ivf journey are such rollercoasters

@Foreverhoping33 good luck for your fet you have got this

@Cat89 i love seeing your update it makes me feel all the pain, stress and everything that goes with IVF can hopefully result in a positive result

i don’t think i could do all this without you all xx

@countrypunk thinking of you this week 😘. Xx

I had the second scan today. Embryo is still there, growing, with a heartbeat. This time last week it was measuring 2.5mm, today it's measuring 6.8mm. So I'm still behind my dates but it's growing. We don't know what to make of it really. Still trying to prepare for the worst but can't help but feel a tiny bit of hope. Got to go back in a week. I've searched for success stories on the internet and they're few and far between.

@Cat89 Thank you 💕 How's everything going for you?

Hope everyone else is well.

@countrypunk what have the doctors said? I have everything crossed for you that everything progresses for you. It’s good to have hope but be prepared too so you are doing the right thing. X

@LF82 Not a lot to be honest! The sonographer said we'd be discharged to our GP after today's result, but the nurse we saw afterwards seemed keen to get us back for another scan next week. In my heart I feel I'm just waiting to miscarry. It's shit. I'd rather it happened sooner rather than later but I've got to wait for sodding nature to take its course.

How are you getting on?

@countrypunk I’m sorry you’re still not getting a clear answer on things and feeling a bit in limbo. I can’t imagine the stress this may cause.
i think the fact there is a heartbeat and that it’s growing are both really good things! Try and stay positive! I am rooting for you and embryo!! Xxxxxx

@countrypunk i am so sorry this is happening and no one can give you a clear answer. It must be so awful & stressful for you both. I know you are preparing for the worst but am wishing you all the luck & good wishes that things might go your way. I am ok- waiting for my next AF at the end of March before we can start our next round…. Will be a freeze all again. Provided we get some to freeze that is x

@Foreverhoping33 Thank you, that means a lot 🧡💜♥️

@LF82 Thank you. Trying to see the fact that I got pregnant as a positive, even if it doesn't work out.

I wish you all the luck in the world with your next cycle 💫

@countrypunk sending you positive vibes, and that its a little fighter

i feel all flu up again, i am usually fit and healthy but since IVF i must of had a virus every couple of weeks lol

@countrypunk so sorry you're still in limbo 😞 but that's great news that the embryo continues to grow with a wee heartbeat 💗 I am sending all of the love and positivity, I so hope that things continue to improve xxx

@LF82 when are you due to start again? I finally got my period today after a 35 day cycle (that's very long for me!) and I have repeat bloods booked for a week on Monday. I'm trying not to think too far ahead in case they come back high again (and I have to go on meds) but I really hope I can go again with my next period due end of March / start of aprill 🤞🏻 we had our call with the consultant and the high levels are down to stress (not a test I needed right now then ha especially after the cancelled Feb cycle!) and that if he put me on meds it wouldn't give a true result when we retested - which makes sense. So I am trying my hardest to relax and not stress but easier said than done isn't it xx