Dutchie, I can't even remember who I suggested you see, was it MT at MIVF ?
I dont want to seem like I am pushing a Lap, I just wanted to write so that other ladies knew, the wait and Mercy Hospital for a public Lap, was 5 months, with everything else going on, the time flew.
Ive been MIA as my mum has been visiting me from OS, we have had a wonderful time together over the last three weeks. Due to my MC, stress from work my depression has reared its head again and i am back on my meds, didnt want to be here again as i feel it pushes back our ttc,
discussed with mum what are plans are and we have decided to go ahead with one more EPU then discuss surrogracy either OS or with a friend here who has offered several times, however i know that she would like one more of her own (was discussing planning it after giving birth for us) but have found out that she will need to be infertile if she is to carru for us in Vic. i wouldnt want her to have surgery on her tubes esp if she is wanting more children, but love her every day for her kind offer.
So IVF 15 will be here soon enough, waiting for af then going to do a biopsy on day 21 (even though my cycles are so irregular)
i hope everyone is going well here, Holly congratulations again. xx
better go and keep my dog company, he is really missing my mums attention, or more to the point endless supply of food!!!
WLAB- Yes, I'll be seeing MT at MIVF Freemasons, I really hope she has some ideas for me.
5 months for a lap seems pretty reasonable to me, good to know. I imagined the wait to be a lot longer publicly.
HB- congrats thats fantastic news - how exciting
WLB - im sure everything will work out. Where are you going on your o/s trip? that is something to look forward to.
Duchie - hope you get the answers you are looking for. I have had a HSG it was uncomfortable like period pain, perhaps have some pain killers before you go. They can do a lap and HSG together as i had that as well.
Thinking of you all - Infinity, JMB, Anoys, Loula and anyone else i have forgotten
AFM - havent been here for ages, just taking a break from the site. Mon i start testing for ovulation to have FET (blast) the FS reckons it will work, but he has said that everytime.
Can ppl tell me what they are thinking before going for FET or anything along those lines (iui etc) as i still feel it wont work, i am quite negative and feel that it will never happen.
I know we need the rain but is it going to stop? I wanna see the sun!
Holly - Congratulation! Every LTTC pregnancy should be celebrated - it has taken you guys such an incredibly long time and I am very happy for you xxx
Loula - good to see you around. I understand about the depression, I am also on meds and have some really dark days. Hope you are doing okay, please know we are here if you ever want to talk.
toby - I try to stay as positive as I can. Nobody can say that your positivity/negativity can conclusively make a difference, but I would rather the 2ww be a hopeful positive experience, instead of a negative depressing one. If it doesn't work you will be depressed enough as it is. JMO though, and I know that it can be very hard to keep going with that positive attitude.
AFM - Waiting for AF to arrive, have been in a bad mood for the past week and on CD 31 so it should be here already but no doubt my body is playing games with me. When AF arrives I can book my day 21 appt, and then start IVF next day 1.
We are off on a mini holiday next week - Barossa Valley for 4 nights staying at a B&B which will be nice. Murray lost his job on Friday (he is a teacher so he will at least get to work until the xmas holidays) but it puts huge pressure on us to find him another job for next year. He is really depressed over it all, and so it will be nice for us to spend some time together.
I have booked an appointment with Dr Thompson at Concept in Perth for January in case this last IVF cycle doesnt work. We can access donor sperm through our clinic so need to move clinics to do that in the new year. The bonus is the new clinic has a lot cheaper fees, but I am still struggling with the idea of leaving the people who have gotten me this far. Hopefully it doesnt get that far though.
toby- just wishing you the very best for you FET, I know it can be hard to always be positive especially when things don't seem to be working. Try to keep faith hun, IVF can and does work and I'm optimistic that it'll work for you too when the time is right. And thanks for letting me know that a lap and hsg can be done together, good to know.
Loula- Sorry to hear that your depression has reared it's head again. Hopefully the meds will have you back on track very soon and you can concentrate on TTC again.
BecD- Enjoy the Barossa Valley, sounds so nice. BOL with your appt in Jan but I'm hoping for you that you won't be needing it because your Nov cycle will be the one.
infinity- BOL for EPU hun it was this weekend right? Here's to lots of lovely eggs.
anyos- Hope your travelling well hun, thinking of you and fingers still crossed over here for your miracle.
A big shout out to everyone else, hope you're all tracking nicely.
AFM- Well I emailed FS yesterday and asked if we could have a lap and hsg done at the same time, I really hope it's given consideration esp as FS once commented that it looked like I may have endo and I for one would really love to know either way if I do or not. We also got confirmation of DPs surgery in Dec, really, really looking forward to that. 17th Dec at 9am here we come!
Loula - I'm not sure but I think the new legislation in Vic (the one with the police check requirement) actually changed the surrogacy rules as well and removed the requirement that the surrogate be infertile. I could be wrong but worth checking.
Well looks like I'll be having a lap now and have my tubes checked at the same time. FS tells me the wait should be 3-4 mths which is pretty reasonable for a public hospital I think. Now fingers crossed nothing severe results from it! I've got enough issues with my fsh!
Cuddlepie - congratulations for two on board! Sending you the stickiest of sticky vibes. Hang in there and try to stay positive, you're doing everything you can. Everything crossed here that it's your turn.
JBM - welcome back! I'm crossing my fingers that you can convince DH that you need to try again. Hope you are much healthier after your long break.
Anyos - when are you going to POAS? Good luck, hoping you snuck your little miracle in and hoping you wont need that next cycle.
Loula - welcome back, I am so happy you had a wonderful time with your mum, you really needed something nice. Hope AF arrives soon and you can get going on IVF 15 - you are amazing, hoping you'll be rewarded this time. x
Dutchie - how are you going, hoping things are looking promising for a BFP this month? All crossables crossed for you. x Hoping you don't have endo too.
Toby - Best of luck for upcoming FET. I've had quite a few FET's and my thinking has been different every time, sometimes I've been so positive and other times I've just felt it was hopeless. Personally I don't think your attitude makes a difference to the outcome, what will be will be, but it's a much nicer two week wait if you can muster up a bit of positive energy. I know how hard it is and understand how you feel though. Sending you positivity! This FET could be the one.
BecD - hope AF has arrived so you can get started. Have a wonderful time on your mini holiday. So sorry about Murray's job, hoping he finds another quickly.
Mummy2chloe, Ms Pink, Wouldloveabubba, Possums and everyone else - big hello and hoping all is well.
AFM: Had my EPU this morning and it went well, I'm quite sore this time though but no other issues. We got a surprising 21 eggs, I was in shock and asked the nurse twice if she was sure that they were MY results. Not sure how I feel about it to be honest, we were going for less than 10. My mindset has been that my last IVF and all the FET's lack of success was due to the theory that too many eggs means compromised quality. this is from my FS's thinking, so we really wanted less eggs hoping for better quality. While on one hand I'm happy to have what is considered a great result so far I'm just worried that this will be a repeat of the whole last year - FET after FET, BFN after BFN. Sorry, rambling (could still be a little drugged!), We have to have fertilisation first so I'm getting ahead of myself. Will let you know our fert results tomorrow.
Last edited by infinity; September 28th, 2009 at 08:11 PM.
infinity - I personally dont buy in to the 'more eggs - less quality' idea so 21 is a great result! Wishing your little embies well as they fertilise and grow! Are you growing to blastocyst?
Well I am off on my holiday in a moment, will be back online next weekend. Only BFP's allowed while I am away! AF still hasnt arrived, and I have decided that if it hasnt come by the time I am back on the weekend, I am going to ask the clinic if I can straight into my IVF cycle rather than waiting another month. Otherwise I will need to go on the pill for a month to make sure my cycle doesnt go on forever like this one, and it will start creeping into having epu in december, and results around christmas time which is too much stress. SO now im kinda hoping AF doesnt arrive! Especially not to spoil my dirty week away in the Barossa!
Infinity that's a great result! Fingers crossed for good news today How are you feeling today, not as sore?
Dutchie, how are you going lovey? Have been thinking of you and hope this is the month! Glad you can do your procedures together as well but you don't have to All the signs are looking good!!!!
Cuddlepie, congratulations lovey, sending you v sticky vibes xxx
Loula how are you traveling? Am really glad you had a wonderful break with your mum. Sorry to hear about your depression, I hope that you're back on track soon and you only need one more cycle xxx
BecD hope you have wonderful break in the Barossa, its a lovely place, please have a glass (or 3) for us
Toby good luck for your FET. I haven't had a FET/IUI so I can't say personally but I find that remaining positive keeps me sane during the TWW - I also find accupunture & counselling helps.
M2C how are your wedding plans going? Hoping you're well
hello to everyone else xxxx
AFM sore bb's & nausea but not feeling as I have in the past, will wait and see - BT this saturday.
Last edited by anyos; September 29th, 2009 at 09:13 AM.
: additional info
Hi all your lovely ladies, I have been so slack posting lately and thanks for all your good wishes and thinking of me...you are just so so sweet!
Infinity, wow, what a great result! Try not to think too far ahead to get yourself worried. I got 12 eggs this cycle, way too many than I would anticipated. On Day 1 fert report, there are 9 out of 12 mature and 5 fertilized. Also the E2 level prior to EPU would have a true indication of how many mature eggs you've got. Like 1000 equals one mature egg, so if your are like 8000-9000, it will more likely to be 9 mature eggs. This is what I learn from my past cycles, so far, they are making sense. But let me know how you go...You have a great number to start with, I hope you ended up with lots of blasties.
Anyos, and everything is crossed for you! Are you going to POAS?
BecD, have a great holiday and I think it will do world of good for the next cycle.
Dutchie, so glad you've got all the plan laid ahead and seems you are knocking off all the potential obsticle and it will be a bright clear way to get your BFP! Meanwhile, enjoy the time off!
Of course a big congratulations to Holly and hope that will be just be a start of a string of BFPs in this thread!
to Loula, WLAB, Ms Pink and anyone who is lurking...
girls,
well i havent been in for a while now been very slack but im here now and just wanted to let all you girls know i always still think of you in here and pray someday very soon you will all get your bfp, i know how hard this journey can be hang in there girls and take care hope to see some pg announcments soon.
keep plodding girls.
Dutchie - you are a dag! 'Eggcellent' - that is what DH and I call a 'Dad' joke - maybe you are UTD so it's a 'mum' joke from you.
anyos - not so sore today thank goodness. hoping your sore BB's and nausea are what we all want it to be x
BecD - thanks for the wishes, they are much appreciated. xx We are growing to blast for the first time this cycle. enjoy your 'dirty' holiday you lucky thing.
Smithy - thanks for dropping in and thinking of us. take care of yourself and the little miss you are baking.
cuddlepie - hope your wait is going well. thanks for the info, I'm trying not to think too far ahead and take one day at a time but as you all know it's soooo hard.
AFM - fert report this morning is 11 embryos all looking really good. All going well we will transfer a single blasty on Saturday. This is the first time we've grown to blast, so hoping at least one of them makes it that far. Have to start crinone tonight - so ewww, that stuff is gross.
hello to everyone else, hoping with everything I have in me that we get some BFP's in here in the coming weeks. xxx
I started spotting yesterday and had a bt this morning which came back negative. Not surprised, didn't feel right, no symptoms this week Looking forward to a month off and then will decide if we do another round.
How are you feeling today, not as sore?
you don't have to 
and thanks for all your good wishes and thinking of me...you are just so so sweet!
and everything is crossed for you! Are you going to POAS? 
to Loula, WLAB, Ms Pink and anyone who is lurking...
thanks for the info, I'm trying not to think too far ahead and take one day at a time but as you all know it's soooo hard.
Looking forward to a month off and then will decide if we do another round.
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