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@Daffodil21 I’ve had weight gain too and awful acne on my face 😩 a small price to pay as you say but hoping it will improve when I’m off of the meds!

@Luckyducky2

That’s so strange that you were told the same! I used to have absolute faith in some psychics I’ve met as they’ve been spot on but this this I just don’t know. She did say that she wouldn’t ever be told someone was going to lose a baby and that somehow the reading would be blocked, which funnily enough is what happened when I tried to see her at the end of last year.

I’m now thinking of having another reading as a ‘second opinion.’ I think this is going to be my new obsession while I wait for my appointment!

@NICK7nick7 I've had bad ache on my face and neck too! It's started to calm down on my face now but not so much on my neck!

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Hi ladies can anyone help please? I am on Hydroxy from Dr Shehata. Is it ok to have the Covid-19 injection with Hydroxy does anyone know? I would like to have at least one injection before starting IVF. CRP don't answer the phone. Thanks all

Hi @CATALYST2019 I messaged the nurses about the covid vaccine and they said it was ok to get it, but I just wouldn't be able to get the follow up one, unless I am in one of the at risk categories. I'm on hydroxychloroquine too. The nurses are pretty good at replying to emails.

@VenusStarr thank you so much for responding. That's very helpful. I will email them as well and try and get the first injection. Thanks again

Hope you get some clarity @CATALYST2019. I meant to say, I can't have the follow up if I'm pregnant and not in an at risk group (but obviously hoping I would be!)

@VenusStarr
Yes that's what I was thinking hun have the first one and when I'm pregnant won't have the next one.
You will be pregnant too, something special in the air atm
Wish you all the very best of luck xxx

Just had my six week scan and feeling a bit down about it. There was a pregnancy sac measuring 5+5 but nothing inside. He worked out dates with us and we figured out that 5+5 would be possible and he was happy with that, but he kept asking why I’d booked it for so early. I explained that I tried to change it for later in the week but was told by they were too busy, and when I tried to move it to next week and have them send me some medication I needed, the receptionist said he would need to see me in person before giving me any more meds so that I had to keep that appointment. He said that was incorrect and they can always send a prescription to save travelling down.

Sorry posted too early!

So just feeling upset now that the receptionist gave me wrong information, and that I had to see an empty sac which was really upsetting. Now a long two week wait until the next scan to see if a baby appears.

Thank you @CATALYST2019 🥰 hoping we both have good news soon xx

I'm sorry @Tinpo, that's really upsetting. How worrying for you. 2 weeks is a long time to wait. Are you open to a local epu / rmc? They might be able to see you next week? Sending you lots of love ❤️ xx

Thanks @VenusStarr - there is one epu near me but they will only see you if you have pain or bleeding. And the hospital I’m going to be treated at aren’t doing reassurance scans at the moment. But I’m just going to try to stay positive and remember that nothing will change the outcome. I just feel annoyed about the waste of time and money.

I'm keeping everything crossed for you @Tinpo ❤️

@Tinpo that is so upsetting, I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I remember chatting with you a few weeks back, I’m so pleased for you and am wishing you all the positive vibes for your next scan. I know it must be so hard though 💗

I actually got a positive pregnancy test yesterday and will be going in for intrallipids tomorrow. I thought I’d be over the moon, instead I’m worried and trying not to get my hopes up. I keep having to remind myself to be grateful. This is our last go and I just can’t let myself be happy yet.

I forgot to mention my first response tests were really faint so I don’t really know what to think but the clinic said a positive is a positive. Hate that we have to test so early 💔

@Tinpo and @FruitandNut1 gentle congrats and praying everything is okay for both of you! Xxx

I've got the ivf clinic tomorrow for a scan to see if my lining is thick enough for embryo transfer, feels like this is taking forever 🙄 I've told my husband ill just go to the transfer myself, so tired of getting our hopes up so if we just keep it low key and pop it in like its no big deal, maybe we won't be so devastated if it all goes wrong? Think my brain is going into protection mode!! Xx

@Luckyducky2 thank you. I know exactly what you mean re getting your hopes up, I feel your pain! It’s definitely a way of protection ourselves from even more pain and disappointment. Good luck at the clinic today x

I hope everyone is doing okay. I was booked in for intrallipids today but had to cancel it after getting an even fainter line on the first response test this morning. The nurses told me to retest in the next 24-48 hours and to rebook if there’s still a line or if it’s getting stronger. The line getting lighter May mean that the pregnancy isn’t headed in the right direction. I don’t know if it’s too early...Why is this so hard I’m 13dpo and my period is due tomorrow. Im also so done with it all and am ready to draw a line under everything, it’s this being in limbo stage that is so horrible.

@FruitandNut1 oh I'm so sorry its getting lighter, limbo land is the absolute worst worst time and you really have my sympathy as its pure torture waiting to see what happens. My last transfer i felt like I was going round the twist analysing every twinge, then my test was a strong positive but I still miscarried so there's no telling which way it might go? Try and be kind to yourself, we are all here for you ❤ xxx

@FruitandNut1 I’m so sorry you’re going through this. This whole process is just so draining. And early testing doesn’t help when It’s just impossible to know if it’s just too early or if it’s heading in the wrong direction. Only time will tell and I can imagine that it’s just ticking by so slowly for you. Sending lots of love and support.

I agree about protection mode @Luckyducky2 - we keep reassuring ourselves that we could maybe just about cope with an early loss, so if things go wrong in the next few weeks we’ll be ok and will try again, but if we have another late loss then that’s the end of the road. But of course I know any loss at all would be devastating - it’s just my brains way of helping me cope. We have to think of all horrific scenarios that other women never need to think about. I hope your scan today was ok!

I'm sorry @FruitandNut1 I had similar on my first cycle where I had a super faint line for 2 days. Its so hard when we have to test early. I hope you're OK. Have you retested?

How are you @Tinpo?

I'm in my tww, first time taking the pred, my mood is horrible, poor dh has borne the brunt of it today. Just feel like I'm constantly looking ahead to the next test day, next intralipids, next fertile week.... 🙄 Would love a big glass of wine tonight, but I'll make do with a flavoured tonic water.

Hope everyone is doing OK xx

I’m ok thanks @VenusStarr - emotions all over the place really! I’ve been doing lots of research and it seems like what we saw at the scan was absolutely fine for our dates so I’m staying positive about that. Still have very little hope of an actual baby at the end of all this though. And today is my last day of work because I need to start shielding next week and my job unfortunately involves close contact with other humans. It feels so weird and extreme that I’m giving up my job at 6 weeks pregnant but I don’t have a choice if I want to give this baby a chance.

Sorry you’re in a horrible mood. I never know anymore what issues of mine are caused by the medication, the hormones or just my state of mind!

@FruitandNut1 I hope you’ve had some answers today and aren’t still in faint line limbo x

@Tinpo what an emotional time for you, i did the same last year, left my career of 13 years due to the stress of all these miscarriages, ivf and my work being horrendously unsupportive! Although yours is far more hopeful with this little one to think of, the less stress the better? Can only be a positive!

Had my scan and we are full steam ahead for transfer next week. I literally feel I've not stopped taking pills and injections today (very painful progesterone one which has been hurting all day ouch!), I had to write them all down so I wouldnt
forget!! 🤣 x

@VenusStarr I am also a crazy hormonal person at the mo, you're in good company haha! Xx

Ooh that’s exciting @Luckyducky2 - I hope it all runs smoothly!

Yes I’m hoping the lack of stress will be a positive (apart from stressing about how well afford all this!). It’s a bit like my body has been powering through the last few weeks and now knows I’m done with work - I’m suddenly so exhausted and sick today, and covered in spots. The thought of actually doing a days work seems impossible.