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Daisie - that is just the best news!!! :clap: :clap: and I'm sure it'll bring hope to all those with higher than average FSH - it does for me anyway!!. :dance: I have everything crossed for you that it's a smooth ride all the way to holding your baby in your arms. Oh! Such wonderful, wonderful news! Thanks for sharing!!
Daisie - that is awesome - I am sending very sticky vibes for a happy and healthy baby and mum!
Tigga - not sure if I will make it for pick up - am back for my 3rd scan tomorrow and the decision will be made then as I have to be ready for pick-up by Friday or they will cancel as that's there last retrieval date of the year. They weren't sure from my last scan if I'd make it.
I believe that anyone over the age of 35 who needs IVF should have all the testing done from day 1 - that the drs shouldn't wait for 3 m/c before testing as the clock really starts ticking at 35...something I fully appreciate now and didn't before.
Good luck with the lap/hyst - I recovered very quickly from my lap - hope you have the same experience. I think recovery has more to do with your reaction to anesthesia than the procedure as it's much heavier than the anesthesia used for egg retrieval (for those of us not going through a lap to treat endo - that can be a harder recovery).
Anyos - hope things are progressing nicely for you and that you are feeling better.
Quick update from me - my cycle was canceled...am signing off in terms of ivf with my own eggs so I'll be lurking wishing you all the best - I really hope to see some [more] BFPs in this thread...
Daisie, a massive congratulations to you on your BFP, I'm so thrilled for you and DH that is just awesome! Wishing you a very happy and uneventful nxt 8 months.
buliej, so sorry to hear about your cancelled cycle, its so bloody disappointing. Big (((hugs))) to you hunni, I'm thinking of you.
Tigga, BOL for your lap/hyst, I hope it all goes very smoothly for you. Your new FS sounds awesome, wishing you all the very best for the new year!
anyos, I hope everything is going beautifully for you. When is your first scan hun? Enjoy your time away, you certainly deserve some you and DH time. Thinking of you
Hello to anyone else I may have missed, hope things are all well.
Hi Girls,
Didn't think this would happen but I am back here one very last time, will need all of your support as I am doing this against my better judgement. I had given up on my own eggs but since I haven't yet found a donor and it is the very last oportunity to access PGD services (next month the price is going up by another $4000 out-of-pocket) DP and I were considering to go again.
Went in for FSH today and it is 9.8 - which in the greater scheme of things is probably not exactly great but probably the best one I ever had, so I am taking this as that the fertility goddess has spoken and here we go again. Still pretty emotional and upset (cried all the way on the train on the way in to the BT) and haven't yet decided 100% but it looks Like I am starting on the drugs again tomorrow morning.
Thanks for listening
Sara
BulieJ - I am really, really sorry you have been cancelled. It's just awful what some of us have to go through. I am thinking of you and will continue to think of you and hope that you find peace, acceptance and contentment in whatever life has in store. For me, that is all I wish for...baby or not. I will continue to post knowing you'll continue to lurk. :grouphug:
Sara - Welcome back and best of luck for this cycle - you just never ever know. That's a good FSH result - look at Daisie...living proof that anything is possible. Continue to post and we'll continue to support you through this cycle. The emotions are so normal. I have been so fearful lately...of it never working but have got back to meditating and find it helps take the edge off and help me relax.
Dutchie - How are you going?
Daisie - How are you travelling? Hopefully all good.
AFM, had lap/hyst on Friday. Feel a bit blah, but ok. Good excuse to sloth around the house for a few days anyway. I have follow up appt with FS on Tuesday and am keen to hear what he proposes for my way forward.
Strength and happiness to all!
Hi All!
Sara - How are you going with this cycle? I really hope you're ok.
Bulie - I hope you're finding more joy in each day - I always have the toughest time after a cycle. I'm thinking of you.
A quick update from me...
Saw FS yesterday. I'm spring cleaned now of endo which had grown back in places and he confirmed that everything else is in order (phew! it's nice to get no surprises for once :clap:). NK Cell results still not back - but if all clear here's the protocol he has proposed:
- Starting me on Baby Asprin now. (I've been on 3x25mg daily DHEA since Sept '09)
- Clomid 100mg Day 2-6.
- Syneral x2 am/pm Day 2-6.
- Puregon 600
- Orgalutran
- Ovidrel to trigger
- Decide on day whether we do IVF or ICSI (depends on sperm on the day)
- Grow to blast (even if there's 2).
- Use 'assisted hatching' - if needed.
- Transfer done under ultra-sound (my old clinic didn't provide this).
- Also offered 'embryo-glue' - but I think I'll by-pass that.
Definitely more proactive than my old clinic - hopefully it makes a difference. I'm going on an o/s holiday in the new year , so I'll be cycling when I'm back mid/late Jan (or mid/late Feb depending on when AF shows up).
Strength, happiness and Christmas cheer to all!
Good luck Tigga (and thanks for your kind words) - interesting that you are using Orgalutron and Syneral as I always thought it was one or the other. I think the goal of both of these is to prevent ovulation - but maybe they also control hormones. Good luck with the protocol - it sounds somewhat similar to my last few. I had so many drugs that I had to set reminders on my mobile phone.
Sara - hope all is going OK for you with this cycle.
Hi Dutchie and everyone else...
Wow, Tigga, that is one huge drug schedule! You go girl! It's bound to get a good result.
I am still on track (phew) but not counting my chickens until first scan in Jan. Good luck for your next cycle, I'll check back in to see how you're getting on.
Daisie
Just checking in to see how you're going Sara? Hope all is ok.
Hope everyone else has had a lovely Christmas!
Hi Girls,
Just a quick update - my cycle was cancelled and I am now back to looking for an egg donor - I am pretty okay about it, feeling very calm as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
It was partly my decision my doctor left it open to me, it looked like the maximum I could expect would have been two eggs and with the added PGD and the need to have them grow to blastocysts to be able to test them the chances to succeed were so small that I just wasn't able to go through with it emotionally.
Thanking you all for your support and for sharing my journey for this past year. Wishing you a 2010 which makes your wishes come true.
Take care,
Sara
Sara - I completely understand your decision and feelings - 100%...I was just there...couldn't go through it physically or emotionally for 1-2 eggs. Hope 2010 brings all of our dreams and wishes...
Tigga - hope you are recovering!
Daisie - fingers crossed for first scan.
buliej- I am sorry to read your cycle was cancelled and of the position you are in- hope success is close for you in 2010
daise- well done! and hope all is going well
tigga- good luck with the next cycle
sara- posted in the other thread to you, but wishing you all the best going forward
Hello wonderful ladies of this thread. Well, it's that time of year when I can't get that Christmas song out of my head...you know the one..."Another year over...and a new one just begun..."
Sara - I am sorry to hear your news. At least you can rest assured, that you tried. Good luck on the donor path. I think I've got one or two more cycles in me and then I'll be joining you there!
Daisie - how's your miracle going...I'll have my fingercrossed for your scan - hopefully, it can help you relax and enjoy this!
Bulie, Dutchie, Anyos, Ferrals, Possum and everyone else who's been part of this journey & thread in 2009...
It's time to kiss the backside of 2009 good-bye. Let's pray that 2010 is full of peaceful minds and happy days, irrespective of where this journey decides to take us.
AFM, lap scars have healed. I'm off o/s for two weeks to the land of balmy days, cheap shopping & $10 massages! When I check in for my flight, I am not checking in my 'TTC baggage', hahahaha. I figured, I can live without it for a few weeks at least. When the clock ticks over tonight, with a few drink under my belt, I also plan to leave my 2009 TTC woes IN 2009 and not take them with me into 2010. It's a fresh year, a new start!
Happy New Year Ladies!
Hi all. Hope you all have fun New Years and 2010 is the year for the BFP!
Tigga - I've had a bit of spotting actually, but my FN says that is fine and not to worry unless I get heavy bleeding. I guess there is nothing that can be done anyway, so I should try to worry - my motto during my last cycle was "It is what it is" and I guess that applies now as well. One week till scan, so fingers crossed I get there and all is well.
Daisie
happy new year everyone! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and praying that 2010 brings you joy, happiness & peace.
Daisie, congratulations, hope all is going well.
Tigga glad the op went well and hope you have a wonderful holiday, the $10 massages sound fantastic!
Buliej sorry to hear your cycle was cancelled, hoping you had a good break and have a fresh start this year.
Dutchie, how are you going honey? Have been thinking of you and hope all is well.
Possums, Sara and everyone else, hope you are all well.
AFM travelling well apart from the usual holiday family dramas. Had my first scan last week and the little bean is cooking nicely. Thank you all for your love and support last year. I'm very grateful for the support, advice, humor and honesty that this little community has shared with me. I won't be posting much here but will definitely be lurking and cheering everyone on.
xxxx s
Hi ladies i havnt posted in a while just letting my body get back to normal after my Nov cycle my hormones are a bit mucked up but i had an appt today with my FS and i would like some reasurance from you girls as you have a lot more experience with this blasted FSH hormone my levels seem to be hovering between 9 and 10.5 the FS said thats on the high end of normal but she is not worried as i responded really well to a low dose of meds (fantasticly her words) and had plenty of follies and a good number of eggs she doesnt expect me to hit menopause for at least 10-15 years and believes that with us trying naturally we will be pregnant in the next few months as it was only 9 months ago that we lost abbi but i have my doubts out of the 8 eggs we had 3 blasts 1 grade 2 and 2 grade 3 the quality of our embryos wasnt great she seems to think that is pretty average for a 1st cycle anyway we have decided if we are not pregnant by may that we will do a normal ivf cycle instead of pgd and test the baby at 12 weeks i would rather get pregnant sooner and test the baby to give us more time to try again if need be but where my concerns are with the FSH have you heard of anyone having slightly elevated levels but still be fertile and produce plenty of follies and eggs like me and has anyone used the internet FSH urine tests? and the clear blue fertility monitor.
also i am now taking coQ10,royal jelly maca capsules,and vitex plus i have made an appt with catherine chan the famous fertility naturopath(as seen on accurrent affair)to see if she can help me i just dont understand how she thinks i am still nice and fertile with FSH around 10 sorry i have rambled on.
Tigga-good luck with your next cycle.
Sara-sorry to read your cycle was cancelled.
Dasie-have you had your u/s yet hope all is well.
Bluiej-sorry to hear that your cycle also diddnt go well i hope 2010 is much more positive for you.
Hi Ladies
I hope you are all well. What's everyone up to?
Thought I'd post an update...
I've had a break but I strapped myself into the front seats of the rollercoaster today (CD2) (eeeek!) with 600 FSH jab (highest yet), 100mg Clomid (first time ever for me) and tomorrow I start Syneral Spray 2 x am and 2 x pm (haven't used that before either). Unfortunately this is not how I was meant to start my cycle. I was supposed to start Syneral Spray today and then add FSH tomorrow - but AF surprised me on Friday evening and I hadn't picked up drugs. (Grrrr!) When I rang the doc he said, clinic was closed Saturday and it wouldn't compromise the cycle to change the plan (luckily I had FSH left over from last cycle which he told me to use instead)...sometimes I wonder??? and really wish they'd make a bigger effort to work more than M-F??? Anyway, this cycle I've decided to drop the worrying and go with whatever the doc says and not question or google what he says, which I've been tempted to do (about starting with Synarel first or second) even though I know it only does my head in.
Unfortunately, I didn't have Baseline BT done this time (I've just started with a new clinic and AF arrived on Friday evening which means CD 2 was today...of course, new clinic not open so no BT's ). This means I will not know if DHEA made any difference to my FSH levels - which is somewhat frustrating. I wonder if they'll test tomorrow (CD3) - but I suppose it won't be accurate anyway because I started drugs today.
Call me a fool, but I'm diving into the deep end of 'hope' for this cycle!! Afterall, I've been taking DHEA and it's the year of the Tigga, errr Tiger isn't it?
Hope everyone here's doing ok!