IVF Feb 2026

[Moosey898]

Hi everyone - just thought I'd start a thread for anyone going through IVF in February.

We're not 100% confirmed yet (GP missed off a blood test so we're rushing to the clinic tomorrow to get it done, so frustrating!) but all being well we'll be starting stims at the start of Feb for our first cycle.

We've had a horrid TTC journey to this point and it's definitely hard to imagine it working, but we had to try. We're having PGT-SR as I have not one but 2 translocations (balanced and robertsonian) so at the very least IVF gives us the best chance of reducing our miscarriage risk.

Hope everyone else is doing well, would love to hear any tips from those who have been through it before and particularly those who have done PGT or had FET.

This feels like a long journey just starting on stims so I can imagine the longer journey you’re having doing down reg too @HM2024
2 scans so far for me, although it depends what happens Friday, if not enough growth I might need another on Monday. I feel like I don’t want to think too many steps ahead for fear of disappointment. But also can’t help it.

@Moosey898 I know the feeling. I was saying I can feel ‘activity’ which was a bit weird. I now feel pretty bloated and have come to bed early but obviously can’t switch off.

I am feeling a bit grumpy about what a long journey it is and how I can't really make any plans until April.
I was hoping to go away for my 40th in March but, if all is going well, I think we will have appointments.
If all doesn't go well, it is time to close this chapter of trying for a 2nd, grieve and move on with our lives.
Feeling in limbo, as I'm sure we all are.

@HM2024 things feel “on hold” for a long time don’t they. Even so when you have a big celebration coming up.
it’s hard to plan too far ahead.

If a transfer is unsuccessful, is it right that you need to wait a month at least to start again? I’m trying to plan things now thinking March might be ok as if we are not successful this time we could maybe try again in April, but then not wanting to book anything in for then…and so on. That one month thing is only what I’ve read.

I don’t want to think negative just trying to go with the odds, even though I’ll massively disappointment if it doesn’t work for us.

how are you doing with down reg meds?

how’s everyone else doing on their meds?

@TTCbaby2xox
I was told it would be a 2 month wait for a FET, but I think that was due to the waiting list.

Noticing no symptoms with the down reg medication which seems odd but 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was told to expect my period 1-2 weeks later. It has been 11 days now and no sign.

How about you with the stims?

@HM2024 hope it comes along soon for you!

I’m not too bad. Had a couple of mood swings and feeling quite tired and very bloated at the minute. This is day 8 on them and day 3 on the blockers. Have my second scan tomorrow to see if egg collection can go ahead on Monday. I’m just really hoping it can for many many reasons.

Good luck to @TTCbaby2xox and @Moosey898 for your scans tomorrow 🙏

@TTCbaby2xox Did you find out if you need to take 2 weeks off?

Think we're on a similar protocol. Today was day 5 on Ovaleap and we add in ganirelix tomorrow x

Feeling like life is on hold is one of the hardest parts of this. We all know that IVF is physically demanding but I feel like I can’t make any future plans right now and it adds to the overall feeling of not being in control of our own lives.

I'm just waiting for my bleed to start, first scan is on Tuesday to hopefully start stims.

Yeah it's so hard. Even just trying to organise work around when I "might" need to be off for egg collection is so frustrating. I had my first scan today, day 7 of my cycle (day 6 of stims) and things seem to be developing ok with 12 follicles. One is way bigger than the others so I'm guessing it may be 11 realistically.

I had a scan today and collection is booked for Monday. Yikes. They said there were a good number of follicles - a couple I will likely lose as they are already the right size so by Monday they will be too big. But others should develop further. What a minefield/lottery.

They’ve given me a 2 week fit note but up to me if I use it. I’m due to work from home some of next week so I’ll play it by ear with how I feel.

Tomorrow I have final stims, blocker and then trigger a few hours later, which seems counterintuitive to do both, but having to trust the professionals.

How are you feeling @Moosey898 ?

Good luck for Monday @TTCbaby2xox !🙏🙏

Yes totally agree re lack of control over my life! And not just now, the last few years of TTC has been constant working out dates etc.

@FairislePatterned With down reg, were you to expect your period in 1-2 weeks? I'm on day 12 and no period.

Good luck for Monday! Sounds like some good numbers.

the on hold feeling is rubbish, we’re trying to book a holiday with friends and I’m holding off because I want to know the outcome for us first, what timing would look like if we need to do another full round or another transfer etc, all swirling round my head!

Thank you both. Very nerve wracking. The procedure and the outcome.
I'm pleased tomorrow is the last day of injections, for this round anyways.

@UnderCaffeinated can you book a holiday either a deposit and then make a call closer to the time depending how things are going? Then it’s something to look forward to as well? Easier said than done though, I know.

Exciting EC is nearly here for you!

I'm not sure how I feel - I can't tell if my results and growth are good or not 🙈 I guess I'll find out more on Monday when they can compare scans.

@HM2024
I did get a period during down reg probably around day 12. Have you asked your nurses/doctors about it? I definitely would if you’re worried, just for reassurance. I am not sure if you have to have a period or if it’s just possible?

The life on hold thing is so true! I’ve booked accommodation with free cancellation for Easter. Will wait for nearer the time to book flights.
It makes it easier having something to look forward to I find!

@FairislePatterned I haven't asked yet but will contact them on Tue if it hasn't arrived as that will be over 2 weeks. I usually have a 25 or 26 day cycle and this is day 31 so feels weird! I also can't remember if she said it would definitely happen or just maybe.

That's a good idea about accommodation with free cancellation. I got as far as booking airport parking which I'll probably need to cancel! I was worried price of flights would jump up.

Still no period - 2 weeks following down reg injection (they said to expect it 1-2 weeks later). Spoke to one of the nurses and she said to come in for next appt as planned but they might delay my treatment by a week. Another week in the longest long protocol 😩

@TTCbaby2xox Hope today went well for you 🙏🙏

@HM2024 very sorry to hear it hasn’t arrived yet. It’s never when you want it, is it!! Hopefully arrives soon but feel your pain with the extra wait.

thankfully today went as good as could be expected and they got 11 eggs which I was delighted about but will find out tomorrow how many/if any have fertilised. I am just expecting a big drop off as the days pass so trying my best not to get my hopes up - but also to stay positive. I haven’t mastered how to do both things at the same time yet

May I join the thread? I’m having a FET on Saturday. I’ve got 3 Frosties, day 5 4Bb, 3Bb and a day 6 4Bc. I’ve had one round before (the fresh round these 3 are from which was a 5Ab and a successful if difficult pregnancy a few years ago now).

got everything crossed for everyone

A great start with 11 @TTCbaby2xox ! Fingers crossed for today and the next few days. That will be a difficult wait 🙏

How did you find egg retrieval? Was it under sedation? Are you sore today?

Do you mind saying how old you are? I'm almost 40 and feeling very old 😕

Welcome @TerrazzoChips and good luck for Saturday 🙏🙏

@HM2024 only 4 have fertilised but they said it’s still 4 to work with. They said it’s on the lower side so I’m trying not to get my hopes up still.

I was completed sedated thankfully, so I don’t have any recollection of it. I just remember the sedation going in then feeling really high and then I was waking up in the recover room.
pain wise I was ok. A little sore yesterday but they gave me me something for it. I feel ok today, just need to remember not to lift anything heavy.

I’m nearly 38, so even though things are “unexplained”, I’ve put the explanation down to my age, as I feel I need an explanation to be able to come to terms with it if it’s not meant to be.

@TTCbaby2xox Still 4 🙏 Hang in there little ones! When do you next get an update?

The attrition rate is brutal. Not looking forward to those waiting days (if we get that far).

I really hate the 'unexplained'. That's a good way of looking at age as your explanation.

My period arrived today so I'm hoping we can start on Thurs as planned.

I’m glad to hear you’re pain wise after your retrieval @TTCbaby2xox. I know numbers can be disappointing, especially when you put SO much into the process but I’ll keep your 4 in my thoughts and my positive vibes into the universe.

we had our first scan today and I’ve been sent home with the medication, ready to start tomorrow on my husbands birthday, lucky him haha. I’m concerned my dose of Ovaleap is very low but trusting that they know best, and I’ll respond as planned.

Hi everyone,

New to the group, I am extremely lucky to have a beautiful 2 year old daughter via ivf in 2023.

We are trying for baby number 2, I had no embryos left from my first retrieval back in 2023 due to multiple failed transfers, so I had my collection in November which resulted in ONE embryo 😢 luckily it is eupoild or it would have been zero! My numbers were crazy, 32 eggs, 28 fertilised, all the way down to 1 blastocyst. So numbers aren’t everything clearly!!

I had my FET of my one and only on Monday, natural modified, this is my 5th in my lifetime but first time with a tested embryo. I will not test until Wednesday next week as I have had chemicals in the past and it’s too painful to see the lines come and then go.

I really wish you all the best of luck on this journey, especially those hoping to become first time mums, I will never forget how that feels rooting for you all ❤️