IVF November 2022 - thread 2

[countrypunk]

Hello everyone, shiny new thread for us IVF warriors.

@Crystal88
@Jx3303
@LF82
@Hopewishprayer
@Foreverhoping33
@Cat89

@Foreverhoping33 oh that's brilliant news love!!! So happy for you it was unexpectedly good news, feels like that's a rarity with IVF! 😀. So glad you'll be getting a chance this cycle and not have to wait xx

@Jx3303 😢 sending hugs xxx

@Cat89 thank you for good luck message you are prove that this IVF process can work, even after the few hurdles you had

@Jx3303 i am sorry you are feeling that way you just need to give yourself time. I can’t imagine how you are feeling. Hopefully it get’s easier for you

@Foreverhoping33 glad your lining is getting better, im sending you positive vibes

@LF82 keep the faith, they may be slow but I’m sure there will be a super one in there that will become your bundle of enjoy. It only takes one

@countrypunk how are you doing

i spoke to clinic and they said medication right, for moment the only thing they may change is giving me two trigger injections like last time but they will have to see how I progress. Just waiting game now for my AF around 15th June. Before that I have another acupuncture session booked in week before to try and help relax me. I just need to patient and wait it seems so long since November my first try xx

@Foreverhoping33 thats such great news! I have everything crossed for you that this chance will be it for you 💕

@Crystal88 thank you. glad you have your plan all sorted - can definitely agree with you that being patient with all things ivf is so so hard! But not long to the 15th June x

I hope everyone is doing ok & the sun is shining wherever you are

Update from me after scan number 3…. They want me to keep going with my stims as the majority of the follicles have a way to go. They have said we will lose the leading one as its way in front. Current plan is another scan on Monday and then see what happens. They have given me more cetrocide and said they would ring me this afternoon after my blood test results and possibly say that I need to have 2 x cetrocide a day to definitely stop ovulation. Not sure how to feel as this hasn’t happened on my last 2 rounds and it’s all new to me! Sorry for the long ramblings but if feels good to write it all out! X

@LF82 the good thing is they are keeping eye on your with blood tests

it’s hard but they know what they are doing we just have to have faith in them. Which I know is hard has no cycle is the same

sending you positive vibes for Monday xx

@LF82 I'm so sorry I started a message hours ago to say thinking of you and all the best for todays scan. That happened to me first cycle where from the start I had a big follicle, I had some extra doses of cetrotide too. I hope you're doing ok, you are in very good hands at the clinic and they are monitoring you closely. I had a few days in a row where I had bloods and waited for calls to find out the next step. I have everything crossed for you. And I hope your MRI goes well tonight xx

I went to see my parents and sister this morning, it was nice to see them albeit difficult as I hate them seeing me upset and I hate upsetting them. Little steps isn't it xx

@Crystal88 thank you! My husband keeps saying one day at a time & I am trying to go with that but am bad at it haha! X

@Jx3303 thank lovely, they are so good at the clinic…. Really do look after us especially the nurses. I just hate injections so the thought of more is annoying. Ahh I am glad you went to see them, I know you don’t want to upset them but I promise you seeing them and them seeing you (including the tears) will do to the world of good. Just take it one step at a time like you say x

@Jx3303 i always think the 1st time seeing family again is always the hardest, hope it gets easier for you. That’s what families and we are here to also support you xx

@LF82 I’m in same I try to plan, I haven’t even started my treatment yet and I’m trying to predict when a likely egg collection would be. This process this the hardest thing with ups and down

my last cycle my scan all went well and no downs until the failed pregnancy test really, this time I really don’t know what to expect but least I have you guys to support and get advice from xx

@LF82 the nurses are lovely, I'm really glad they are taking such good care of you. Ugh I know, adding more isn't nice for you but will keep those follicles safe until collection. As hard as it is, we all know, one step at a time ❤️

@Crystal88 yeah, my OH encouraged me and I'm glad I did, it did me some good. I don't want to be this sad all of the time, I need to try and smile and pick myself up. We're all made of tough stuff. The ups and downs are so hard, but we have each other as you say and I'm so very very glad of that. I hope you're feeling ok about your upcoming cycle. The waiting is hard isn't it. I hope you have some nice things on before you start x

@Jx3303 its my birthday in few weeks and we are going away to Windsor, probably when I’m I am injecting though so I have booked air BnB with a fridge, but I am determined to have a good time xx

@Crystal88 that sounds lovely. We love an airbnb, it's always nice to get away. We're going to try and book a summer holiday, something to look forward to. I'm sorry it's your birthday in amongst this, that's hard to deal with but I am sure you'll have a good time away ❤️ xx

@Crystal88 glad you have something nice planned for your birthday! Doing normal things makes the difference I think

@Jx3303 definitely get something booked for the summer - having something to look forward to will make such a difference

the clinic rang before and want me in for another scan tomorrow ….. extra cetrocide taken tonight too. Hoping it’s going to be ok x

@LF82 yeah we definitely need it. Got some dates our dog sitter is available so we can hopefully get something booked this weekend.

I hope your scan goes well today and your follicles are continuing to grow. My first cycle I had scans 3 days in a row and bloods done every time and the daily calls and they were just keeping a very close eye. It was quite stressful so I understand. Stay strong xxx

@Jx3303 thank you - I really appreciate everyone’s support!
definately get that holiday booked! X

@LF82 how did your scan and MRI go my love? X

Sorry your MRI was last night wasn't it? Were they able to tell you anything or have to wait for the results? Xx

hi @Jx3303 thanks for asking 🥰 MRI was yesterday - they are so loud! Who knew?! Results go to the clinic on Monday/Tuesday hopefully. The scan today- nothing has grown much since yesterday and they raised the possibility of cancelling the cycle as at the moment she thinks only one follicle will be the right size. 1/2 will be too big & the rest way too small. Apparently this cycle I have a leading ovary which I haven’t had before. She seemed to imply if they knew this I could have had some extra tablets that might have helped. Basically they are going to scan me on Monday and decide from there. She said it would completely be our decision but if nothing changes then they would recommend cancelling. Was debating asking if I could have a transfer if they cancel the cycle anyway but am now thinking that’s me reacting with my heart and not my head and given my age it’s best to try for more embryos first. Ivf really messes with my head/thoughts/emotions - I know you feel this too. i wasn’t taking it all in but if they cancel the cycle I have to have 30 days of tablets for something but I didn’t manage to ask why

hope you have had an ok day today? How’s the looking for holidays going? X

@LF82 I hope it went ok, I've never had an MRI before but it doesn't sound nice it loud I'm sure that made it quite scary.

Oh I'm really sorry it's still so up in the air for you. It's so difficult when things aren't going quite as expected and cancellation is a possibility. I completely understand the want to try for a transfer, I have been in the same position where I had thought can we just try that. See what Monday brings and hopefully then a decision can be made that is for the best. It's a lot to take in when they throw new information at you, I'm really sorry you're going through this 😔 but know that if they do cancel, then you can try again and hopefully bank some embryos. It doesn't help, as I know, as the time and the effort hurts and feels like it's lost, it really is hard to take, after the already time and emotional effort that you've put into these rounds. I am sending you so much love and know that you are not alone x

We've had a nice day thank you, sat outside with some beers and the dog played for ages in the wee paddling pool which gave me some much needed laughs. Going to look more into a holiday tomorrow but yeah hopefully get something booked really soon xx

@Jx3303 thank you so much for your message - your words honestly mean a lot. I think I will just see what Monday brings & try and enjoy the day tomorrow.

sounds like you have had a lovely day - so well deserved & am sure needed

Xx

Hi ladies hope you are all ok, would anyone know… if this cycle is cancelled is it the same time before I can start again… as in wait for withdrawal bleed then start from next AF? X

Hi @LF82 I’m so sorry to hear that your follicles aren’t growing as they should be. Having to cancel a cycle is so upsetting so I really really feel for you and am sending you lots of love!! I know I would be exactly the same in considering whether to do a transfer anyways, but if you have a chance to get more embryos it probably is the best route. It’s so difficult though.

not sure if your clinic is the same but mine always want you to have a month off after taking any drugs. eg I was on injections for cycle end of March beginning of April which didn’t result in a transfer. I then had to wait for two periods before trying again. Hopefully yours is not so long.

sending sooo much love hope you are looking after yourself!

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thanks @Foreverhoping33 thays so helpful. Just about to leave for the clinic now so will know soon what’s going on x

Crossing my fingers follicles have grown and it’s looking good 🤞🤞🤞. Xxxxxx

@LF82 I have everything crossed that todays scan is a positive update for you 💕 sending lots and lots of love.

When our cycle was cancelled, we were aiming for the next but that was when they requested I had bloods done to check my thyroid and prolactin (I'm assuming off the back of the hormone levels I'd had on day5) and I wasn't able to as they needed checked again. However that is different also in the fact that we cancelled right at the very start only a few days into stims. I really hope they wouldn't need you to wait too long before trying again. I'm so sorry that this cycle has resulted in so much added worry, it really isn't fair. As @Foreverhoping33 said, we know how upsetting it is, and send so much love xx

@Foreverhoping33 how are you? It's transfer tomorrow isn't it? Xxx