FET/IVF/ICSI Part 2

[MoonlightDreamer]

As I was replying I realised the thread has reached the limit.
I thought I'd create a new thread for us all to keep in touch.
Please feel free to tag anyone I've forgot

@lauralozzle
@meliss
@thinkpink37
@luckypineapple
@ivfkinster
@babyplease23
@lolly2507
@4thcyclelucky
@marshk
@user491
@kitt86
@Hopingforno2in2023
@woaaaahnelly
@rosesinbloom19
@millie89xx

@Hopingforno2in2023 the nurse said they are aiming for 15 a lot of mine had grew and caught up .. mostly 17, 19s 20,21,22 🤩

@Hopingforno2in2023 alrighty. was a bit confused cause i had a look at the syringe and there seems to be quite a bit of air in it and my partner was like "we need to take it out". I will trigger at 21:15 ...final injection... can't believe it.

Yay great growing @Millie89xx!

I trigger 15 mins after you @Melisss, so exciting how there are three of us with EC on Wednesday.

Thanks for creating the new group @MoonlightDreamer - but sorry to hear how you're feeling. Maybe just take some time for you.

Thanks all for your messages on the old thread and sorry I can't remember who messaged now and can't flick back but I appreciated it! Just had a panic this morning but spotting seems to have stopped now - fingers crossed. What a rollercoaster this is. Just trying to lay low and get through the week at this point. We've actually booked Friday off which is our OTD. We've booked a night in the Lake District - figured if it's good news or bad news, I don't want to be in the office!

@Lauralozzle thinking of you, and taking the time off work will give you the time you need to recover. It definitely hits harder each time I think. Try and keep your mind off all things IVF and hopefully you feel prepared for when your review appointment comes around ❤️

@Babyplease23 so sorry today didn't go as planned, but 100% better to get your body back in fit shape ready for your frozen transfer, I totally get why your disappointed, you work yourself up for these big dates, hopefully your cycles play ball and you can get in next month 🤞🏻
How are you feeling in yourself? Really hoping you don't get poorly 😢
Wonderful outcome on the embryos though, so pleased for you 🥰

@LuckyPineapple sorry I missed you before! Thank you.
How are you getting on, when is your testing date? I think I will end up caving 🙈 😂

@Lauralozzle definitely take some time to yourself. Mental health is so important

@Millie89xx i just used fragrance free moisturiser on my face and it was fine xx

Trigger done! So glad to be done with injections.

@Hopingforno2in2023 same that’s how I felt last night … I’m just off for my last swim before I have to have 2 weeks off 😂😭🤞 hopefully it will all be worth it ! This time tomorrow girls we will all be getting ready for the hospital 💃🤢😂

I’m impressed @Millie89xx! I am lying in bed wondering how on earth I am going to get up the energy to get out of bed 😂Does anyone else feel exhausted and nauseous? I assume it is due to the massive dose of HCG last night. I did 10000iu Gonasi and 250 of Ovitrelle.

Hi @User491, I think I'm just stressing myself out with the cramping I'm getting. Im now 7dp5dt. Never had so many twinges in my ovaries before. Strange that the most painful cramps seem to come at night after taking progesterone 🤔 not sure if this is normal?
My OTD is the 13th but the clinic have said I could test this weekend. Actually feel scared to!

How are you feeling? When is your OTD? Try and do nice things and keep your mind active on other things. It's been a challenge trying to remain sane 🙈

Morning all! Hope you are all looking after yourself in this crazy journey we are on, I know everyone’s at different stages so sending love and positivity to you all 🥰

just had my day 1 update and of the 7 eggs collected, 6 were mature and 4 have fertilised correctly 🥰 now we have a long way to go between now and Saturday and we know a lot can happen but I’m feeling very grateful and happy with these numbers at this point ❤️ I know in my heart we have both done all we can and it’s now up to fate, praying for some good news later in the week 🙏 xx

@Rosesinbloom19 That's great news! Hoping you get lovely blastocysts come Saturday! 🙏🏻

@Rosesinbloom19 wohooo, that is great news! Fingers crossed for them to do ok in the next few days 😃
@Hopingforno2in2023 I feel suprisingly ok today, physicaly i mean. Not sure if that is a good sign, maybe not cause everyone seems to feel bloated and stuff. I am worried that they will not get anything tomorrow😐

Great news @Rosesinbloom19

Glad you are feeling well @Melisss. I don’t feel bloated anymore so that seems normal :) I am utterly exhausted and have a headache though so have called in sick. Tucked up in bed now with a cat :)

@User491 Congrats on the transfer! Fingers crossed the next 9 days go smoothly. You deserve it.

@Babyplease23 I’m sorry you didn’t get to transfer but your body needs time to rest. You have a good number in the freezer!

@Melisss & @Hopingforno2in2023 & @Millie89xx Happy injection free day!

Thank you everyone for the messages. It does get harder with each round but I am trying to remain positive. We still have a day 6 expanded blast, hopefully when we come to transfer next year it will survive the thaw. I have a review in 3 weeks, we can find out costs and such for tests/next steps. I’m better when I have a plan.

I have my fingers crossed for you all.

For now, I need to try and focus on my mental and general health. Need to drop some weight so I’m going to focus on that for a bit I think.

@Hopingforno2in2023 I feel ok today just a lot of pressure and tenderness … boobs feel dead heavy I had the gonasi last night it was so nice to not have to inject today! I’m having a day on the couch in my pjs relaxing all day I’m off work all week so Christmas films it is .. try and prepare myself for this egg collection tomorrow

@Melisss I wouldn’t worry everyone is feeling slightly different at this point we have all done so well !!

@Lauralozzle thank you! How have you been keeping

@Lauralozzle it sounds like you have a good plan in place. Once you discuss with the doctors you will know more and can prepare for the next steps.

Looking after yourself and you mental health I think is the most important part. To give yourself the time you need to process everything that has happened and not to tuck away any feelings. The physical part will also help if you feel that your body is doing ok and you feel fit you will go into another tranfer more optimistic. I hope you achieve everything you are working towards 😊

I caved!
I woke up this morning and wanted to know either way so I can move on.
After 18 years I'd pretty much gave up hope .
Please tell me I'm not dreaming.
I'm trying to remain positive but part of me just believes this will never happen.
I've been shaking and crying all morning as I was lead to believe they would be unlikely to implant.

I debated with myself weather or not to share this as I know how heartbreaking it is to watch everyone post postive tests when your deeply struggling. I decided to share as I really want to give hope to any of you feeling in a similar position. Please don't ever give up hope. I never ever thought I'd see a positive test.

I know its super early days and I'm absolutely petrified something is going to go wrong.
All I can do is hope for the best but I feel incredibly grateful just to see a positive test. I love you my little 5bc or 3cc 😆
I'm wishing everyone the best, weather your awaiting your transfers or had a failed transfer. I'm really hoping we'll all get a happy ending at some point. Infertility in the most difficult thing I've ever endured in my life

@MoonlightDreamer That is a wonderful line! Congrats!

@Millie89xx I had a few tearful moments yesterday. Might have burst into tears when I called my manager and explained I’m in no fit state to work today. Not that you could really call it work, with the crap that’s been going on there!

I’m feeling a bit better today to be honest. Trying to keep myself busy and not dwell on it. I’ll be happy when the progesterone wears off, my boobs are still sore, I’ve not had a withdrawal bleed yet. I’m going to the loo a lot which I think is down to stopping the drugs, so I’ll be better I think when all the side effects of the medication go away completely.

I’m so happy that there are positive results on this thread. It can happen, and it does, so I want you ladies to keep heart in that. My experience isn’t everyone’s - I think I’m probably in the small minority of a small minority where IVF is just not going to be straight forward. It is what it is, I just have to keep moving forward. We’re not giving up yet!

@MoonlightDreamer omg, congratulations on the positive test. 👏That is a strong line! I bet you felt overwhelmed seeing it. There is hope out there 😊

@Lauralozzle thank you so much.
I honestly really feel for you and I had you in mind when posting that as I know your cycle didn't work. I've been on groups and watched everyone post their happy news and it just never happened for me. Every month was literally heartbreak. We both have issues that were contributing to our inability to get pregnant and I really didn't see how we could overcome them .
I've had so many nights that I've cried myself to sleep thinking time is literally running out for us.
Don't give up hope, it can still happen. If it can happen for me , I think it can happen for anyone. I really hope your next cycle works 🤞

I know this is silly but my friends little boy (he was 6) asked me why I don't have any babies a few years ago and he told me its because the worlds waiting to find the perfect soul for my belly. I thought it was super sweet from a little boy so I'm sharing that. Maybe it's the same case for you 😁