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IVF February 2023

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HJen22 · 11/01/2023 14:06

Haven't seen a thread for February cycles so if anyone is waiting to start in the next few weeks and fancies some cycle buddies ❤️

Little about me, 34yo TCC #1. Low AFC/AMH. After two disastrous NHS cycles (NE Scotland) which resulted in no transfer, we went private and are away to start our second mild IVF cycle at Create in Manchester x

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browneyedgirl626 · 26/03/2023 09:09

How is everyone doing?

I had my trigger injection yesterday so my transfer is next Saturday! I've booked the following Monday off work and then I'm wfh Tuesday-Thursday, I'm self employed so I can't really afford to take much time off and also I might go a bit mad if I have nothing to distract me. Did any of you take time off after transfer? I want to take it easy but also not make it all a huge deal so that I don't feed my Googling habit and obsessive symptom checking

Also, I'm really struggling with prednisolone already, Im a bad sleeper as it is but I'm just awake for hours on these tablets even though I take them first thing in the morning. Have heard them being described as the devils tiktaks 😂 😭 is anyone else on them? I can't think of how to get around the insomnia other than physically tiring myself out which I can do before transfer but probably not after it

VioletCookie · 26/03/2023 13:36

@browneyedgirl626 that's so exciting! Everything crossed for you. I've never taken any time off with my transfers, I work in sales so my diary varies every day and I can give myself an easier week. The 2nd transfer we had I went from a meeting, to the clinic, then to another meeting after 🤣 I love my job and it made me happy to do that, but I think you need to follow your gut and what makes you feel comfortable! If you can get away for a couple of days maybe or plan lots of nice walks that could really help with the mental side of it xx

@Jcl22 how are you feeling? Xx

VioletCookie · 26/03/2023 13:38

@browneyedgirl626 I also meant to comment on the 'obsessive googling habit' guilty of that too 🙋🏼‍♀️🤣 my partner gets really mad and we usually end up bickering because I'm on my phone so much 🙈 so I'm going to do my best to just roll with it this time!!

JustBePositive · 26/03/2023 13:40

@browneyedgirl626 i was only off work for EC and on my transfer I went straight into the office and worked as normal & definitely helped keep me distracted, the weekends were the worse!

My update is my viability scan on Thursday was positive, we saw a heart beat and have been officially discharged from the clinic - I still feel nervous as there wasn’t any checks and I’ve read that the head to neck measurement & blood tests for defects are important, so until I’ve seen a midwife I don’t think I’ll let myself get too excited. You just never know if you’re out of the woods with any of this - so just thinking positive and trying to eat healthy. Will be thinking and praying for you @Purplemichelle xx

@VioletCookie absolutely so normal to feel like this about your friends news… before I started IVF, last January my best friend told me she was pregnant and I was expecting it, but just couldn’t feel happy for them, and I felt really awful about it but I just couldn’t help how I felt. I think it’s also how nonchalant people are, getting pregnant just like that, that’s what made me feel upset & jealous. We all feel it, whether we like to admit it or not!

also I have a friend who was doing ivF at the same time as me but hasn’t been successful, we have different journeys but still really wanted to be successful together. Initially it was awkward between us, but actually we’ve been really honest together. I think we’re both sensitive to each other’s situations and being kind/careful with our talks, and if your friend isn’t being sensitive to your situation I think it’s a really big red flag. As happy as you should be for her, she should equally care about what you’re still going through, and even more so I think. It might not hurt to keep more of a distance so you don’t feel awkward in situations? Some people are just so blinded their own happiness they forget the world around them but also maybe an honest conversation will settle and straighten things out for you both?

so great to have this community to vent to!!

Purplemichelle · 26/03/2023 14:25

@JustBePositive thank you and so happy for you. Xxx

Jcl22 · 26/03/2023 19:33

@browneyedgirl626 good luck with egg collection!! All will go well, sending lots of positive vibes!!

@VioletCookie ok thanks! Had a terrible headache yesterday and it’s still sticking around today but just been trying to keep busy after Fridays wee 3 day embryo transfer. Went a walk yesterday and today just to keep blood flowing and had ovitrelle injection today to help keep lining thick 🤞🏼 it feels surreal to think I have an embryo inside, as far as we know that’s the furthest we’ve ever been in this whole TTC journey for last 2 years so just need to stay positive x

JustBePositive · 26/03/2023 21:34

@Jcl22 glad the transfer all went well! Try to keep yourself busy & distracted now, I didn’t get a positive until day 10 after a day 5 transfer so just try to forget about it all, be positive and test when the time comes!

Question for anyone who overstimulated, I’m still in such agony. So much fluid on my tummy and bloated so much I almost have a hernia if I cough, so much pressure which is worse after I’ve eaten…

anyone experienced similar and have any remedies?? I know it’s worse because I went straight to transfer and am now pregnant but just desperate to feel a bit more comfortable

Purplemichelle · 26/03/2023 22:58

@JustBePositive i didn’t overstimulate but I would highly recommend peppermint tea for bloating and digestive problems. It’s a lifesaver for me. Xxx

VioletCookie · 27/03/2023 13:18

@browneyedgirl626 I was going through my meds last night and realised I have prednisone!! Is it really terrible? I'm an awful sleeper as standard so I'm now dreading it 😅

@Jcl22 bless you, it's so exciting to be further along in your journey thats a huge step and something to celebrate! Definitely think having your embryo inside of you is preferable to a lab dish! Latch on baby! 🙏🏼

@JustBePositive were hoping to have a fresh transfer this time OHSS depending, how did you feel after the collection? Did they give you the option? I'd second taking peppermint tea, if I'm bloated from AF it works wonders so may help you a bit 🤞🏼 also thank you for your lovely msg re friends, I saw another friend who is married and a big drinker having water on a night out so I had another mini melt down last night 🙈 it's so awkward knowing how to act and what to say, I'm so desperate to get my life back and be happy/chilled again!

@LF82 is AF here properly yet?!

LF82 · 27/03/2023 13:47

@VioletCookie yes! Finally! First injection was last night and first scan on Wednesday 🤞

it’s so hard to manage how you react to friends news isn’t it! I really struggle with that at the mo so you aren’t alone x

browneyedgirl626 · 27/03/2023 17:15

Thank you for all the 🍀🍀🍀 @Jcl22 and embryo transfer advice @JustBePositive and @VioletCookie I definitely want to carry on as normal if possible, distraction is key!!

@VioletCookie oh no you've got prednisolone too! How comes you've been prescribed it? I managed to sleep last night probably because I tired myself out with walking all day yesterday. I'm not drinking any caffeine now and instead just pop a pred first thing in the morning which gives me that buzzy caffeine feeling 😂. What dose are you on? I'm on 25mg.

@LF82 exciting that you've started your cycle! Has the protocol changed much from the last one? I was on menopur but I think there's been a national shortage. Apparently utrogestan has also run out of stock and I have a ton of it from when I had a natural chemical back in September.... never got round to using it and now I've been prescribed cyclogest so it looks like I won't be using it. I think it's a crime that there isn't some legal ethical way of cashing in unused unopened ivf medications so that they can be passed on to other women...

LF82 · 27/03/2023 17:35

@browneyedgirl626 they didn’t change my protocol at all & luckily no issues with getting the drugs! Am on gonal f. I was a bit worried as had read there were shortages. It’s mad that you can’t send back unopened stuff but I know it will be a a safety thing x

VioletCookie · 27/03/2023 18:32

@LF82 so exciting, good luck for Wednesday!! I'm patiently waiting but give it 2 more days I'll be pulling my hair out 🤣 everyone was coughing and sniffing in the office today, I had to keep running outside and breathing fresh air to try and kill off the germs 😬 IVF has made me such a germaphobe!!

@browneyedgirl626 they're putting me on prednisone for natural killer cells. We don't know if I have them as Create don't test but I keep miscarrying so we're trying it! I'll have 20mg for 4 days then 10mg onwards. Is yours for the NKC?

I'm cramming in so many baths before I'm not allowed them again!!

Jcl22 · 27/03/2023 18:34

I am having such a down day today. I just can’t shake the feeling that there’s no way this could have worked. A 3 day, 6 cell embryo transferred doesn’t feel like there’s any chance. I just feel like I wish I could fast forward 2 weeks and find out when we can start the process again for another shot at it. I know this isn’t the attitude to have but just struggling today 😞

LF82 · 27/03/2023 18:48

@VioletCookie i know what you mean! If anyone sniffles near me they get death stares! X

@Jcl22 i am sorry you are struggling, it’s so hard. Do as much as you can to not think about it all & just take one day at a time over the next 2 weeks x

VioletCookie · 27/03/2023 20:27

@Jcl22 I'm so sorry you're struggling today. I know nothing can be said to make you feel better right now, but I do know there's stories like yours where it can and does work! If there was zero chance they wouldn't have transferred it, so let's cling onto the hope that it can 🙏🏼 we're all here if you need to vent. Sending hugs xx

Purplemichelle · 28/03/2023 15:48

Sad update from me. Had the scan a day early due to cramping and light bleeding. There was no heartbeat. Am beyond devastated. Going to the hospital tomorrow to talk about next steps. End of the road for us. I wish you all every success in your journeys. I will be leaving this group as too much to deal with emotionally right now. Xxx

THISISIT23 · 28/03/2023 16:49

@Purplemichelle thinking off you and your husband so very sorry to hear this! Take the time out that you need I’m truly sorry xxxx 💔😢

browneyedgirl626 · 28/03/2023 17:06

@Purplemichelle I'm so sorry ❤️❤️❤️❤️

LF82 · 28/03/2023 18:11

@Purplemichelle i am so, so sorry. Thinking of you & your husband x

VioletCookie · 28/03/2023 18:54

@Purplemichelle there are no words, my heart aches for you 😔 Completely understand you need to step away, sending you so much love and I hope you one day find the happiness you deserve xxx

TTCRose · 28/03/2023 20:56

@Purplemichelle

Huge hugs x

Summerishere83 · 28/03/2023 20:58

So so sorry to hear this @Purplemichelle... thinking of you! Xx

VioletCookie · 29/03/2023 13:40

AF has arrived! Create have me booked in for a day 5 scan on Monday. I'm feeling a mixture of excited and petrified... we've had so many losses I feel like each time we progress with treatment something else happens and the heartache gets worse and worse. But I know that's not the right attitude so I'm blaming it on cramps and hormones! Let's see what this round brings...

I'll be taking Inhixa for Hughes syndrome, steroids for NKC (prednisone), lubion for progesterone (but only for FET, if fresh I won't take it) and PGT-A testing if we get any blastocyst 🙏🏼

Here we go again...🤞🏼

IVF February 2023
LF82 · 29/03/2023 15:49

@VioletCookie wishing you lots of luck on your next round! I had my 5 day scan today - so Nervous beforehand x

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