Long protocol cycle now June 2024

[Butterfly4421]

Hiya

just looking to start a group chat/ supportive group for anyone currently going through the long protocol now, I'm currently on day 5!

:)

Hi @CakePigeon30 . Thank you so much, that's really reassuring that they could have done it on any day. I'm on decapeptyl but I think it's the same idea as prostap. It's just one injection that lasts. Interesting that you had another 3 weeks later though, I wonder if I'll be the same. Feel quite blind about this whole process. How are you all finding the stims?

Stimms I'm finding okay! Apart from I'm currently out & now got to inject as I have to do mine in the evening & told has to be the same time everyday so the planning part is harder I'm finding but other than that it's all okay! I'm feeling okay so far just mild bloating just awaiting tjag first scan as feel like mines quite a wait! Xx

@Eagerlywaiting1990 I think the second prostap injection is to stop premature ovulation during stims.

I'm finding the stims much better than I thought they would be - I was nervous about starting them. I'm on to day 4. I've got bruise from the first one - think I pulled the needle out too quickly. The other ones you can barely see a mark where I injected! Doesn't hurt much either, just a little sting afterwards for me but not while the needle is going in.

@Butterfly4421 Did you say you were at a wedding? Hopefully you can find a quiet spot to do them!

Yeah I'm not finding them too painful either I thought they were going to be so much worse in my head!

Ah yeah I've managed to do it brought it in a cool pack thing made for insulin and went into the disabled loo! Aha xx

@Butterfly4421 I found the bloating tough. Last night was the best sleep I had had in about a week because as the eggs grow I became more uncomfortable- so lots of tossing and turning!

That's great that they aren't as bad as you thought. I'm hoping to get over my needle phobia throughout this process haha! @Butterfly4421 I'm so impressed that you were doing injections at a wedding. I feel like I've been too wary and cleared my schedule too much - giving myself too much thinking time already!

@Eagerlywaiting1990 I have done the same- feel completely unsocial but I just can’t focus on anything else and a lot of people have no idea as we decided against telling people.

We had a call this morning- we still have all 7; none dropped out in the 24hrs from first phone call so they’ve said a 5 day transfer. They won’t check them again now until Wednesday so won’t know how many make it until then but having all 7 keeps the odds high! How are you all feeling? @CakePigeon30 how are you finding it with teaching? Xx

@MerryBrickHelper I've been ok at school just been very hot but not sure if it was just due to hot weather. Luckily my classroom has air con!! One of my scans is on sports day so looking forward to missing some of that 🤣🤣 how about you?

@MerryBrickHelper also congrats on still having seven!! You must be pleased!

Morning girls 💕

Great news about the seven keeping everything crossed for you!

We haven't told any friends or family so that's why I'm trying to keep up the appearances where I can, I've used some excuses but other than that just trying to carry on as normal until egg retrieval! I do alot of running/ play football etc too so I've got to stop them now too which is going to be hard for the excuses aha it's hard keeping it all from everyone! I had alot of questions if I was ok at the wedding as not my usual self but asked the barman to sneakily give me zero alcohol beer so people didn't know I wasn't drinking to stop all the questions! So had a couple of those but It was the staying up that was the hardest as I was shattered!

Anxiously waiting Friday this week for my first scan to see how the eggs are doing!

I'm going to try acupuncture this week has anyone else done it? I was reading up & I think your meant to try it 3 months before but I emailed and they said it's never too late so I'm going to get in this week and give it a go hopefully try relax me! Don't think my OH is doing well with my mood swings aha

Xxx

Been for my day 6 scan. Feeling really disappointed only 4 follicles on one side at 10mm and none on the other although she did say there could be some smaller ones. They said they were ideally looking for 11mm or above but really sad that I only have 4 so far. They've upped my medication to 300iu

Try not to worry yet there is still time & now they have upped your dosage it gives you more time to get more

Keeping everything crossed for you xx

@MerryBrickHelper that is amazing! I'm sure you're very relieved. And you transfer on Wednesday? You're so nearly there!

We've told a few people but also finding lots of excuses to throw about to others. It's easier for my husband as he works shifts but I'm pulling out all the lies! Haha!

Aw @CakePigeon30 sorry to hear it wasn't the news you were hoping for. Glad to hear they've upped your medication though and you've still got some time. When will your egg collection be?

@Butterfly4421 we did a few sessions of acupuncture and it did really relax me. Sadly out acupuncturist was a prick and basically suggested that my stress was causing infertility (didn't even feel stressed) and that I just needed to let my hair down, get drunk and let it happen. Aye OK, tried that for 2 years bud....didn't work! Haha hopefully your acupuncturist will be much more supportive xx

@Eagerlywaiting1990
Haha he doesn't sound the best I'm sure all of us have heard that 'just relax it will happen'

I've no idea what to expect to be honest just read up it can be good so worth a go I'm sure I'm leaving it far to late though but I'll try anything aha xx

@Eagerlywaiting1990 how are you feeling?

I feel shatttered all of time at the minute xx

😅 I know, I thought he'd have been well rehearsed at the 'what not to say's but sadly not.

Yeah I'm feeling OK..finding the side effects of decapeptyl interesting though - struggling to sleep and eating like a horse. 😂 are you getting plenty of rest? Xx

@CakePigeon30 When is your next scan? When are they saying egg collection will be? I had a very similar couple of apts and I cried and cried. However I was surprised how much they’d grown. Do they read out the measurements each time of each egg? I got my husband to write each one down which did provide some (tiny) reassurance that they were growing after each scan esp after they had upped the dosage! I found this part the hardest of it all. But those little ones may come forward with a higher dosage. How are you feeling tonight?

@Butterfly4421 I miss running soooooo much! Trying to remind myself it’s for a bigger purpose but it’s definitely not helped with my mood when I was struggling and I usually go for a run to clear my mind.
@Eagerlywaiting1990 Ive been having acupuncture since middle of May. I really had my doubts but now I look forward to the apts. The woman I go to usually does a little therapy sess at the start which was particularly good when I was going through stimming.

I was so hungry on my down regulation drugs- ate everything in site 🥴🥴

I am feeling relieved but equally my clinic does not update me until Wednesday when we hopefully have the transfer so have no idea if any/ how many of those 7 are left until then but really trying to stay positive now.

@MerryBrickHelper yeah I had a little cry too. Egg collection was supposed to be next Monday but think it will be put back to Wednesday now

@CakePigeon30 make sure to take it easy in work this week xx

@MerryBrickHelper thanks❤️ I'm really busy at school at the moment so barely thinking about IVF when I'm there! How's work going for you? Are you primary or secondary?

@CakePigeon30 I’m secondary. Found work a good distraction but not sure how I’ll feel tomorrow once egg goes back in!

how are you feeling today?

All the best for tomorrow @MerryBrickHelper . Hopefully those precious embryos have kept up the fight! Let us know how it goes, will be thinking of you.

@CakePigeon30 being busy at work can be a blessing and a curse eh? Glad you're keeping distracted though! Still lots of positive news to come hopefully xx

@MerryBrickHelper hope tomorrow goes well I'll be thinking of you 💕💕