BW - totally understand, last cycle we collected 28 mature eggs from over 50 follies, so totally agree with the pain and bloating - my levels on day of pick up were over 30,000.. and also agree that NO it doesnt usually happen like that for most people, so those who might be considering IVF dont be too scared off by this.

ICSI can drop your numbers fast. From our 26 fertilised by day 5 we had one transferred and only 4 successfully frozen... hoping your numbers are much higher

Mel, so sorry. Nothing worse than getting so close, only to not even get a chance at it :hugs: i think its totally natural to wonder what next - you need time, thats for sure.

Carrie, when I have used crinone I have had the shooting pains, too. Apparently very normal.