Westmead FC Experiences??

[Mia01]

Hey Ladies,

Just wondering if any of you ladies are going through treatment through Westmead IVF and what your experiences have been like?
I'm going for my first nurses appointment tomorrow and 1st round of IVF so would love to here from you as to what to expect.

Thanks

[liseyt]

Hi Mia,

I am going through WFC.
Havent done much but blood tests and ultra sounds with them (+ called them a million times) but they always been lovely.
I really like it there, the clinic itself is new, perking pretty easy and nurses are friendly. It also happens to be one of the cheapest places around, which is not reflective of how good it is.

Your first appointment will just involve being shown around, going through medical history, discussing which treatment plan you are going with.

Hope you like it too.

Lise xx

[Mia01]

liseyt - thanks for your reply and comments. We had the appointment today and like you advised we had our photo taken and spent about 2 hours there with the friendly nurse and then the financial guy.
My head is swimming with info now but atleast I know what Im in for and its not so much the injections I have to get my head around its more the actual procedure. I just hope I'm one of those ladies that falls asleep with the sedation. I dont want to be awake (preferably!) LOL
The nurse was very nice and patient and answered everything I threw at her hahaha Very happy so far aswell and I should be starting the pill around the 12-14th Jan.
When do you start or when did you get started? LOL dont worry about stalking me its nice to have someone going through the same thing at the same place to chat with
The nurse was saying that when the day of collection occurs usually there's other women waiting there doing the same thing however most dont chat to each other about whats going on, be that due to the personal nature of whats happening or/and they probably are worried and dont want to chat! I was suprised, I would love to chat to someone while I'm there just wasting time cos all of us are goin through the same thing but I'll take a book or mag just incase. We'll see what happens cos who knows I might be THAT scared I will be quiet too hahahaha who knows!

[liseyt]

Hi again Mia,

glad your appointment went well. told you they were nice and I have always found them really easy to talk to (prob because they are so use to all the stressed out + hormonal women they deal with daily).

I have my appointment on the 10/1. that is when i start my injections again and all goign according to plan will have harvest between 31/1-3/2.

If 12-14th works for you, when does that make harvest due? we might be there at the same time... then we could chat lol.

I am hoping I sleep through it as well, it's the only bit I am really freaking out about- have heard it hurts!!! other clinics put their women to sleep... Why didnt we go there??? xxx

[Babychino]

Hi Ladies,
just wanted to see if you had any success? How was your EC? Was is as bad as you expected?
Also, is anyone planning to start their cycle in March 2012? Have you tried contacting the clinic, is there a waiting list this month?
Thanks!
All the best

[Mia01]

Hi Babychino - I'm actually in the TWW as I had my ET last wednesday so unfortunately I wont be able to update you on success until Sunday week.
Westmead FC was very good and the IVF process wasnt AS bad as I had set it in my mind to be. It took awhile (6wks) from start to this point but its gone quicker then I thought.
I had a cycle where I started with the pill, then synorel nasal spray and then the puregon (pen) injections which I gave myself.
The trigger shot I got my dad to give to me cos its an actual needle but its all drawn up and ready to go, the only reason I got him to do it is cos DH was too chicken and I didnt like the look of the saringe as the puregon was just a simple pen needle it didnt look so intimidating (if that makes sense)?? But it was NO big deal.
I got 6 follies on EC and 5 fertilised, we went to 5 day blastys and ended up with 3 to freeze and one to place in me.
It was a quick 10 mins for the ET and I was out of there and home. I rested for 2 days at home (but its not necessary), today I'm just chilling at home and waiting waiting LOL No real signs as yet
You have to start crinone gel 2 times a day (unless told differently for your situation) this is a sapository but its nothing to worry about and MUCH easier then the needles etc
it has progesterone so that helps with everything.

I hope this helps a little any q's you have about Westmead dont be afraid to ask