FET/IVF - January 2023

[Jane1284]

Hey

I would love to get a group together of some of us who are undergoing IVF or FETs in Jan. I found it really helpful to have the support of those going through similar last time (Nov 2020).

My story: I am due to start my first FET in January of my one and only frozen embryo. The embryo is from a cycle in Nov 2020 when I was almost 36. I have low AMH and AFC and it was my first and only NHS round. I got 4 eggs all which miraculously fertilised, 1 made it to day 5 and was put back in with a fresh transfer. Sadly it did not stick. 1 egg was left until day 6 and it finally made it to blastocyst. It has been frozen. Rather than having a FET back then they advised me to do a banking package of 3 cycles due to my low AMH/AFC so in Jan 2021 we started our first private IVF cycle with the same clinic (Kings). Once again I was on max stims (gonal f and menopur) and it looked like we would get 4 eggs again but when I woke from EC they told me they only got 2. I had a bit of a breakdown. I was so upset going through all that including over £2k worth of drugs injected to only get two eggs. It felt even worse as I had let myself hope it would go well. Out of the 2 eggs only 1 fertilised normally. On day 3 the embryologist told me it was average quality and she wasn't sure it would be good enough to freeze on day 5 if it even made it that far. I couldn't handle the thought of going through all that mental anguish to not have anything to freeze so I made a last minute decision to go in for a day 3 fresh transfer. I had zero expectations but somehow that average embryo stuck. I was so stressed all pregnancy and worried about everything but amazingly I gave birth to my first baby in Sep 2021. He is now 14 months and I am turning 38 in 2 weeks.

Now it is time to get back on the IVF/FET train. I have been for my initial scan and blood tests. The scan was fine. Still not many follicles but not significantly worse. Waiting for a consult with the Dr next week for an update on my AMH (can't wait.... ) where she'll also decide on our protocol. I am leaning towards a medicated FET just so we can plan it a bit better. If that doesn't work then it is back to a 3 cycle package of IVF.

I hope I haven't bored anyone reading this to tears. Would be great if anyone else out there would like to be a cycle buddy? :-)

@acaciabluebell i had such bad cramps 1dp5dt so normal

@Laur0606 good luck with your EC lets hope my delay is worth it for some extra viable follicles all such a lottery you have no control over

@Laur0606 I'm feeling okay about, mixture of being nervous and excited that this is going somewhere. My two injections tonight hurt like hell, so I'm expecting injections tomorrow to hurt like hell. Ice cube doesn't work anymore, I've had injections since 9th December every day and I'm using up space. It's just all very sore. I'm particularly looking forward to Sunday, no injections! Yay!

Good luck for Monday, hopefully those two remaining follicles will grow!

@Lucy5yearsttc I'm sorry about your dad and the bleeding. Do you have a clinic out of hours number? Hopefully you can get a scan soon to check.

Hi I’m new to the thread and actually posting.
I am 2dp5dt fresh transfer and would just like to join people also going through the same thing. This is my first ever ivf try and just don’t know what I should or shouldn’t be feeling 🤨 my test date should be 7/2

@Lucy5yearsttc so sorry to hear the passing of your dad, I'm keeping everything crossed for you!

@Littlelouie82 welcome, snap I'm also 2dp5dt following a frozen cycle, so far I haven't really had any symptoms just a couple of pains the evening of the transfer but think that was from the procedure, I've have painful boobs but again think that's progesterone related as i started to get this the morning of the transfer so think the pessaries were finally kicking in ....I am worrying about the lack of symptoms but I suppose there is really no way of knowing untill test day, and everyone is different , how about you?

@Laur0606 @Lauralozzle @zarascan47 good luck with your upcoming EC's exciting times!!

@AnnaPr1992 So sorry for your loss and cancer hugs Im sure it was painful and difficult, you seem like a brave strong woman. Here's to your rainbow baby 🍼👼🌈
Baby announcements never used to bother me, in fact I welcomed the happy feeling. But now it's just torture, a mix of happiness for the news and despair for myself.

@Lauralozzle A lady at work brought in her newborn when my fet was cancelled. I didn't know what to do with myself, the sadness is overwhelming.
Last week I heard my other friend was 3 months pregnant, there is no escaping it 😞 I feel like I've lost friends because of all this. My life has changed.
I'm gonna start using the "free" psychologist provided by my clinic

@NaomiNatNat @AnnaPr1992 I can relate to how you all feel, it's so difficult and I also struggle when ppl announce their pregnancies, my heart always sinks and jealousy kicks of that feeling" when is it going to be my turn, and why not me"....its so cruel. I do feel that over the years, I've also kept myself to myself and drifted away from friends as I struggle to cope with it too.
But never give up hope, as I truly believe one day if we keep trying and stay deteirmined as we are, we will all get out turn ❤

Morning ladies x today is 11dp5dt and is my official test day 🙏🌈 rainbow baby please stay this time 🥺🥹

@AnnaPr1992 congrats!!! Lovely line there 😁

I am 3dp5dt and yesterday I went out my sister and we did a lot of walking around. At one point I jogged for 1-2 seconds to catch a bus. Now I'm feeling paranoid that it could have had a bad effect??

@acaciabluebell thank you so much my lovely x iam soooo scared and excited the same time I don't know how to feel
I booked a private scan on the 12/2 to check if it everything okay and then I will be able to relax and smile a bit 😪

Ahhh don't worry about the run just be careful don't bend a lot or lift heavy stuff
How are you feeling otherwise? Any symptoms ?

@Claireabella05 I'm also like "where's mine?" I also get annoyed at everyone in my life telling me to have a baby before it's too late 🙃 they really don't know they're not helping.
My FET is around mid march time, only my partner knows. He's supportive but he doesn't get why I'm so upset nor understand how I feel which makes me feel alone.

This is hard, good luck xx

@AnnaPr1992 That's so exciting!! 12th Feb is not far away at all!! Will you be doing more tests do you think?

Thank you, I'm just overthinking so much, I'm a naturally anxious person. In terms of symptoms I have period cramps which I've had since day of transfer, sore boobs which started before transfer, and now I also have backaches today. These are normal symptoms of progesterone for me though and I have them every month before my period, so I'm not reading anything into them. Did you have any symptoms early on?

@acaciabluebell I won't do any more tests because I have spend like 100£ on tests only hahaha 🤣
I will wait till the scan on the 12/2 and the clinic will see me on the 21/2 for the scan they offer on week 8.

Myself I felt in both pregnancies the same symptoms as you felt- very mild period cramps every day from day 1 of transfer, sore boobs like burning sensation, very hungry and tired aww god I just wanted to lay on the sofa all day long
They say progesterone can mimic these symptoms but I pay so much attention to my body and I didn't feel like this before the transfer, I had unbelievable bloating but not the rest of them ...
I always believed the cramping is a good sign of the embryo trying to attach itself in the uterine lining 🙏

@AnnaPr1992 - what a lovely line!!! & @Purrrrr amazing first BETA number - you must be so relieved !! You girls have got this ! Sticky babies ❤

Positive vibes for everyone xxx

@AnnaPr1992 What a beautiful line! Congratulations to you and your OH ♥️

I'm 6dp5dt today. I had extremely mild cramping yesterday, then one strong cramp that woke me up in the night! It was weird. I went for a pee and it was kind of hard to pee. Lay awake for hours afterwards. More very very light cramping today. Who knows what it all means.

Hope everyone else is OK, welcome to @Littlelouie82 and @NaomiNatNat 🙂

Hi everyone! I had my FET yesterday. Feeling good and not much to report so far at 1dp5dt 😄.. I had one little spot of brown when I wiped this morning and some mild backache, but nothing else. Really praying this is our miracle! OTD 9th Feb, but my acupuncturist has advised me to test 10dp5dt, which is Monday 6th Feb.

Currently trying to move as little as possible and just rest rest rest! I've never told so many lies in my life as I have this long weekend I've been off as a way out of various walks/catch ups/activities!! 🤭Only myself and husband know!
Sending everyone lots of love at such a difficult and anxious time ❤️

@ali2021 Woohoo, another one in the PUPO gang! Can I ask why your acupuncturist advised that?

@AnnaPr1992 that’s a great line!

Trigger tonight, last day of injections! I’m having a super lazy relaxed day today. Tomorrow I’m visiting my Nana for her birthday, so Sunday should go pretty quick.

Then egg collection. Yikes! Nerves have shot right up, I’m excited and keep having to pull myself back down. Can’t get ahead of myself - I have one working ovary so the number of follicles is half what it would be if I functioned like a normal person, follicles might not contain eggs, eggs might not be mature. Then there’s the attrition rates. It’s scary.

@AnnaPr1992 Amazing! Congratulations 🥳

@Lauralozzle it’s weird how we are in the same situation with having one working ovary and so much riding on the good side to deliver 🙏🙏 I have to give my ovaleap and meriofert at 6pm then my ovitrelle trigger at 9pm tonight!
Sadly for me the injections won’t stop completely as I’m prescribed lubion injections and cyclogest pessaries for the progesterone support. I think I might get 2 days off injections though before I start the next.

@AnnaPr1992 beautiful line you have there. Congratulations so happy for you. I pray this beautiful rainbow baby sticks😍😍 so so happy for you.
I am currently 4dpt and I have secretly been testing feeling postive 💕 🙈its my first IVF.
No trigger injection first FET. Cramping, sore boobs, out of breath has been my biggest one x

@Lauralozzle I think you're thinking very sensibly. Just remember it's impossible to predict how things will go from numbers alone, and all you need is one embryo! Loads and loads of luck to you (and enjoy the drugs 😉).

@acaciabluebell walking around is good just don't work too high up. It provide good blood circulation and oxygen supply. I am 4dpt and I have been so out of breath since the transfer snf twinge feelings in my stomach, and mild cramps. I have been testing early 🙈 today I got a faint line which my husband saw also so I am feeling postive. Praying to God. Sending postive vibes your way. I hope this works out for both of us x

@acaciabluebell and omg the sore boobs🙈

@Frosty91 Yaaaay!! Post a pic of your test? I might test early too, not sure - wondering what kind of line you can get on 4dpt.

@AnnaPr1992 oh yes how could I forget the tiredness! I've been sleeping around 12hours a night recently 😅 thank god I am off work.

@countrypunk oooh you are very strong willed to not be testing at 6dpt, I don't know if I will be as strong. I have such a strong urge to test today at only 3dpt 🤣