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IVF March 2023

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Katie12444 · 01/02/2023 19:25

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

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ESWill · 14/04/2023 09:30

@Jupiteer @Sd183
Hi both
Sorry haven't been on for a while - hope you're both well . I'm testing Sunday. Absolutely dreading it to be honest, and feel that it's going to be a negative- so hard to be optimistic after 5 years of this.
Where are you 2 up to?
Warm regards to everyone
X

ESWill · 14/04/2023 09:33

Got a bit of a crampy feeling today, and some pinky looking stuff after peeing (sorry to be graphic!) and had a big headache yesterday and the day before, that's gone today. Don't know if that's a good thing or bad ! Can anyone comment?

Vallef · 14/04/2023 11:02

@BrownXeyes honestly I feel so much more calm abroad. I see the doctor for my scan every other day. In London I was going and waiting over an hour each time to be seen so was adding to the stress I would be late for work and then I would be seen by a random different person for each scan. Even egg collection and transfer day was done by different people than my own doctor. Just horrible experience. In Greece you go to a beautiful clinic where by you see the doctor even of its 10 minutes you see him his the one doing the scans and anytime you have anything to ask you speak to someone who will speak to gim and get back to you. Just the support is amazing!!

Jupiteer · 14/04/2023 15:09

Hi all
Can't believe I am saying this but my pregnancy blood test is positive! 🎉🎉🎉
After 3yrs with no positive result at all, this feels like such a milestone!
It really hasn't sunk in yet.
I also have OHSS which is a bummer. In pain, very nauseous, on blood thinning injections and measuring my pee 🙃
@ESWill and @Sd183 wishing you good luck for your test days x

LF82 · 14/04/2023 15:14

@Jupiteer congratulations! Amazing news! Hope the ohss clears quickly x

gulph · 14/04/2023 15:14

Congratulations! Amazing news!

Sd183 · 14/04/2023 15:52

Oh my god @Jupiteer I’ve been thinking of you all day that is just the most wonderful news!!!!! Congratulations!!! The OHSS sucks but let’s concentrate on that lovely BFP for now! Woooo!

Stopthatnoisemummy · 14/04/2023 17:01

@Jupiteer great news, and hope the ohss passes quickly

ESWill · 14/04/2023 17:07

@Jupiteer Fantastic news!!! A huge congratulations!! How many cycles have you had?

@Sd183 When is your test day?

Stopthatnoisemummy · 14/04/2023 17:35

@BrownXeyes oh that is interesting, I'd presumed you'd have to get something prescribed as a pharmacy wouldn't give anything to a pregnant woman without gp instruction. Will ask at my local one.

Sd183 · 14/04/2023 17:54

@ESWill I’m not until Wednesday 😩 It’s feeling like a real drag now!

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Katie12444 · 14/04/2023 18:41

@Jupiteer amazing news. Congratulations! Try drinking coconut water, apparently that helps with OHSS x

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Jupiteer · 14/04/2023 19:50

Thank you so much everyone!
I am so happy to have got this far.
I feel very anxious and like any minute it will end! I am going to try and be positive and meditate daily etc and just hope to get through these few weeks of feeling unwell with OHSS and try to enjoy!

@ESWill this was my second cycle for unexplained infertility, we tried for 3yrs but never had a hint of a pregnancy. my first cycle was cancelled the day before the trigger due to over stimulation and OHSS. As the eggs (40 of them!) were not collected it went away after about a week but I did feel awful. This cycle they changed the protocol and because I just had 10 collected and my bloods were normal on D5 they said I could have a fresh transfer. Lo and behold the OHSS has come back 🙃 I suppose they can never tell who it will affect.

I am keeping everything crossed for you all with your test days xxx

Vallef · 14/04/2023 21:12

@Jupiteer congratulations so happy for you and it's always encouraging when one has a successfull cycle it keeps the rest of us going! Look after your self and avoid stress now as there's 2 of you to think about :)

Irisjj · 15/04/2023 06:19

@Jupiteer awww congrats!!! So happy to hear success stories. Hopefully the OHSS goes away soon! Take care of yourself- hope you have a sticky bean ❤️

Jupiteer · 15/04/2023 08:45

Thank you all so much!
After all the excitement of getting a positive test yesterday, I have now started brown spotting ☹️ I know this can be common and also I'm on blood thinning injections for OHSS so unsure if that could be the reason. But can't help but worry it's a bad sign!
Will keep you all updated.
Hope you're all ok and have a great weekend! x

Sd183 · 15/04/2023 09:35

I’m a mess today - I caved, I’m an idiot, POAS at 7dp5dt and I think I’ve got a squinter. But I also have fresh red blood and some small clots. All over the place! I should have just waited.

IVF March 2023
Jupiteer · 15/04/2023 10:40

I think those tests are not very sensitive, they only really work from the day of missed period. if you decide to test again I would recommend First Response Early Test, they are much more sensitive and will show a better line. I got mine from Amazon and they came the next day.
I'm sorry to hear about the bleeding, it's very stressful. But I do think there is a line on that test so try to be positive that something has worked x

ESWill · 16/04/2023 06:24

Not good news. :(

Stopthatnoisemummy · 16/04/2023 06:33

@ESWill so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself and do whatever you need.

Sd183 · 16/04/2023 07:47

So sorry @ESWill. Take care of yourself the next few days. Sending hugs.

Jupiteer · 16/04/2023 08:59

So sorry to hear this. I have been thinking of you. Hope you are ok xxx

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Katie12444 · 16/04/2023 13:16

@ESWill so sorry to hear. Take care of yourself xx

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amoobaa · 16/04/2023 20:46

Hey everyone, I’m thinking of you all. I’ve been here from the start and keep checking in to catch up on all the posts every couple of days. I’ve been holding my breath for all your results.

Just wanted to say I’ve been thinking of you all and have been feeling so emotional/ hormonal(!) that I haven’t managed to string a sentence together to post until now.

I’m due my final scan before egg collection tomorrow. Though the last scan showed things are a bit slow so might end up needing an extra day.

I’m sending congratulations to those with happy news ❤️ and also love to those who had hard news, I was gutted to read the updates. I’m thinking of you all.

It’s so tough isn’t it. I’m trying not to hope but I know in reality, every cell in my body is so invested.

Off to do my injections now.

I’m sure I needed more time following my miscarriage from the last round (I haemorrhaged badly and was taken to hospital for emergency surgery and blood transfusions)… but the reality is, I don’t have time to wait until I’m emotionally ready. We just plunged straight back in the moment I was physically recovered.

Sending strength, luck, love and solidarity. I’ll be back to update x

Stopthatnoisemummy · 17/04/2023 05:39

@amoobaa hope all goes well with EC today