IVF March 2023

[Katie12444]

Wanted to start a group for those who are due to start treatment in March.

@LittleDoveLove I'm so sorry take all the time you need x

So sorry @LittleDoveLove Sending love and hugs to you and to everyone testing this week.

Happily my COVID symptoms have been mild, so it's been a week of curling up in front of the telly and trying not to overthink.

@LittleDoveLove im so sorry. Take all the time you need. This is not fair.

@LittleDoveLove I’m so sorry to read this. Can’t even imagine how hard this must be. Sending so much love.

I’ve just had a call from the embryologist to say we are now down to 1 fertilised egg but it’s fragmented already on day 2 so not great news. Just so crushed with it all.

@LittleDoveLove @Jcl22 so sorry to hear both your updates. Thinking of you both

@Jcl22 I'm so sorry the news isn't looking great at the moment. The last page of this thread just shows how cruel and upsetting ivf is. Wishing for better news for you as the days go on.

I’ve just called my clinic about a day 3 transfer as this is not something they usually offer (only day 5) and I’m waiting on a call back from the embryologist.

I watched such an interesting video of a fertility doctor looking at a case study of day 3 transfers and it sounds like if you’re young enough and only have 1 embryo to work with, day 3 transfer is the best option so really hoping my clinic has that view too. I know it might sound silly but I think I would feel better knowing my body at least had a go with some form of embryo rather than waiting until day 5 in the lab and having nothing. It’s the last bit of hope I’m clinging to

@Jcl22 really hoping for you ❤️ It’s so tough this process. Please take care of yourself.

Hi all, hope everyone is taking care of themselves ❤️

Thanks to the return of the polyp, I’ve accepted that FET is the best option. I don’t think I anticipated how emotionally draining this process would be and not sure I could handle the risks that would be attached to the fresh transfer with the polyp staying put.

Im due to have my egg collection on Monday and feeling rather apprehensive. I think it’s probably just the unknown. Any words of advice for those that have had their collection already?

Also just want to say, you are all such a lovely group of people and it’s so sad that something so challenging has brought us all together. This is such a tough process and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. May there be brighter days ahead for us all xx

Oh wow, a lot of updates since I last checked, and unfortunately not the most positive.

@LittleDoveLove I'm so so sorry, definitely take some time. Sending love ❤

@Jcl22 Really sorry to read your updates too. I had a dreadful first round and from 15 eggs only really got one that was "kind of" good enough to transfer (still failed). They changed my drugs for the second round and I did get better results (one decent to transfer and one to freeze), but I definitely understand the crushing disappointment. I definitely think it's worth asking about the day 3 transfer - the embryologists said on my first round that the embryo was better off "back where it belongs", so fingers crossed for you.

@Katie12444 Glad you are sounding more positive about a FET. I honestly thought the egg collection was fine, I was completely out, came round quite quickly, felt fine! In the rollercoaster of IVF, I found it one of the easiest elements. The mental load is far, far worse.

I agree with you Katie that this group has been such a source of comfort, this process is honestly so tough and you're all absolute warriors for even attempting it. Wishing everyone so much luck and love xx

@Katie12444 I also found egg collection the easiest bit! had a lovely sleep woke up ate my favourite sandwich had a cup of tea! I was very tired and went to bed for a few hours once we got home and then back to normal the next day but did take it a bit slower then normal. Wear warm comfy clothes and pack your best snacks. Also my husband had a lot of waiting to do so he wondered in to town and I txt him once I was awake and he came back

@MrsWatson84 the embryologist called me and said it was my decision if I wanted to go with a day 3 transfer but they would only do so if the embryo looked good enough. At the moment on day 2 it has split into 2 cells which I think is the minimum of what it should be doing. They will call me tomorrow morning with an update on how the embryo has progressed and if I want to, I can come in same day for transfer. I’m just scared even that option will be taken away from me if it hasn’t progressed enough overnight. Just in a constant state of worry

@Jcl22 I completely understand and felt the same last time myself. I just kept thinking I just wanted a chance, and that was better than nothing. It's so tough, I am in no place to lecture about worrying, but worrying won't change anything. If you are going to potentially have a transfer tomorrow, definitely try and do something to relax. Keeping everything crossed for you.

@MrsWatson84 yes this is my exact feeling, I just want a chance to let my body try and hold on rather than have nothing at all by day 5. The embryologist was really kind and agreed that sometimes it is better to transfer early and let your body have a go. She said as much as the labs are a very close replicate, nothing can compare to your own body. I’m just praying tomorrow morning they say day 3 has progressed enough to allow this! I’ve been reading online and seen day 3 embryos should be at least 8 cells which feels like a big jump from the 2 cells this wee embryo has today 😞

First scan since starting my stims today…. I’m very conflicted, am I supposed to be hoping for lots of follicles or not?! The risk of OHSS really complicates things doesn’t it!

@Sd183 I would speak to the doctor who does your scan. I don’t think you want a very high number as that might be a signal of ohss and prob be painful! I had c8-12 on my first scan of that helps but was doing mild ivf. Good luck!

12 on one side 14 on the other, but I’m a little early for my scan because of the weekend so I could loose some of the smaller ones over the weekend. Otherwise she was happy with progress ☺️

That sounds like a good number @Sd183

Negative for me on 4dp5dt this morning, which I know is a ridiculous time to test, but the Internet convinced me 🙄

@Jcl22 good luck today, I hope you get your chance.

@greentreeseverywhere really hoping you get a stronger line and a conclusive blood test 🤞🏼

A friend of mine also going through IVF has had her BFP this morning. She had a FET from an embryo frozen almost 5 years ago when she had her daughter. Her best quality one didn’t survive the thaw, but a “lesser quality” was transferred and her test was positive today. She’s also with care, so waited the 14 days. Maybe a bit of hope for those considering FET and us all generally x

@MaybeBabyTwo step away from the tests! I don't even have any in the house yet

@Sd183 glad your scan went well, they sound like good numbers

@Jcl22 everything crossed for you that you get positive news today. 2 -> 8 sounds like a big jump but it's only 2 cell divisions (each cell will split so it goes 2 ->4 -> 8)

@greentreeseverywhere good luck with the bloods today

Test today was still there but didn't seem any darker or lighter! my bloods at 11 and should have the results this arvo. I did have some bloody discharge this morning and more cramps so still feel it could be a chemical l. but it's not over yet....

@MrsWatson84 @Stopthatnoisemummy they have just called me and said it’s sitting at 6 cells on day 3 which is where they would expect it so I’m going in for transfer at 12. I know it’s such a slim chance but I really think I’ll feel better knowing I gave this little embryo a chance back inside me where it should be. So grateful we even have this opportunity

@Jcl22 that's great news. Keeping everything crossed for you x

@Jcl22 Great news, even in the fact it's progressed. Really hope it goes well for you. @greentreeseverywhere Fingers crossed for this afternoon x

@Jcl22 thats great news hope it all goes well today

@greentreeseverywhere sending huge enormous waves of positivity your way!