Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - April/May 2009
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Seems fitting for me to be starting a new thread on the first day I see my FS....
I finally got to have my appt and now things are seeming less stressful and I'm less anxious. First off I have to say I was wrapped with my FS, very friendly, very relaxed easy to understand, and importantly VERY Positive!
He seems to think my inability to conceive is due to a combination of my previous birth being a C-Section and my totally out of whack Cycle...
So first up some treatment for my tubes, bit of a flush out required on Day 10 of my next cycle and start a round of Clomid at the beginning of Cycle. Sounds relatively simple, almost Too Easy if you ask me after such a long time of TTC!
FS said he would be VERY suprised if I didn't fall pg straight away,....
However if after 2 cycles on clomid it still wasn't happening to make an appt and start a 3rd cycle and he would have "BIG PLANS" for me... Not sure what that means but he's lovely.
So now am just looking forward to AF arriving (never thought i'd say that) so I can get this thing underway!
Has anyone else had the H.S.G. Xray/Flush out thingy? With or without success?
I'd also like to Thank all of you for your patience and support over the last few weeks, I've only popped in and out with a few pestering questions now and then but it has all been really helpful... Thanks Heaps, and I hope you all get the BFP you deserve.
Me (25) Irregular Ovulation
DH (25) Let's say "Challenged Motility"! FS, things he's a fine Specimen (produces BILLIONS of the little buggers, they can just bit a little lazy, sometimes!)
DD (3)
Hi all,
I just wanted to introduce myself in this new thread as I will begin lurking in here, filling my mind with all things IVF. To give you all a quick run down I have been TTC # 2 for 2 years. In that time I have had endo removed, cystic ovaries drilled, completed 3 cycles of clomid and lost both tubes to ectopic pregnancies. So here starts my AC journey.
As I have only just lost the second tube, I am still recovering and will take a month to prepare myself for a new journey. After this time I will get the referral from my gyno to begin the ivf process. I am very scared and never thought in a million years I would ever get to such a point in my life.
Looking forward to learning lots from all
Ella'smum- Great to hear you are wrapped with your FS. Can't give any advice on H.S.G. Xray/Flush out thingy Sorry but it works for you.
Sandygirl- Welcome. Sorry to hear that you have gone through a fair bit, with your AC journey. I wish you all the very best.
AFM- Transfer went really well this morning. I went straight to Acupuncture after and am feeling good. A little tired now though. I have everything crossed for this one the 2ww goes quickly.
Well, we got the news tonight that DP has a new job overseas............problem is he leaves before May 15 (EPU and TESA). So I'm calling the FS tomorrow to see if we can have the little tackers removed and put on ice for my EPU date. Does having the sperm frozen prior impact on success rates? A little worried about going through the process alone but I have some really supportive friends who have been through IVF before, one whos DH also works overseas, to help me out. Still no smokes - 3 weeks now - I don't think I will ever be an ex-smoker, just a smokes who chooses not to smoke!! Still just cruising along, don't start sniffing until 22 april, I seem to have the longest cycle ever
Mel...
JBM - thanks. Hope you can work out where to go next from here. All the best
CP77 - Sorry you couldn't go ahead this month. All the best down the track and the next step
Bella - Hope today went well. Thinking of you
Lani - thanks for your help. Glad the transfer went well and see you in TWW soon
Rob - Hope all is going well in TWW - not stressing you out too much
Boc - Good luck with the pill taking etc and I hope you are able to find the job you want
BDT - thanks heaps. I'm trying to think like that... "new house, new baby".. Hope your injections are going ok and GL with the EPU next week
Jaxi - GL with getting ready for your next stage etc
Ella'sMum - Glad you went well with the FS - it was Dr M Talbot wasnt it?
Sandygirl - welcome and GL. Might chat to you some more soon
MellMell - All the best without DP by your side. You'll be right - a strong, independant woman I am sure
AFM - I've had an extremely light period, thought it was only going to last 3 days but it did hang around a bit longer just very light. The Puregon and Pregnyl from last IUI in Jan have stuffed up my system. But I'm going through it again currently - four Puregon jabs done another 3 to do, then my U/S on Monday to check if ready for IUI. Looking forward to being in TWW... well kind of
mindhugs - in response to a recent message, yes, I've tried chinese herbs and acupuncture for about 5 months. I've decided to give it a break after my 1st failed cycle this month. I admit overall I felt better but there's so much of it I could do. I had high hopes for acupuncture and after months and no pregnancy, I actually started dreading going. In saying that, I've been very bloated over the last 2 weeks..more than I've been in the last 6 months since my 1st acupuncture visit.
Glad to hear it's doing great things for you. I know it works...unfortunatley I wasn't that lucky.
Still annoyed that I didn't ov this month...I'm hoping AF arrives soon so I can move to the next step.
Hi all, sorry I have been awol for a while, have been lurking and keeping up to date with everyone. Welcome to all the newbies hope your time here with us is short. Just worked out that Baby number 2 has now been 17 months in the assisted conception making, make that 18 by the time we get started again. I have one more week on the pill and them wait for AF and we start agian. So far i have lost 8kg and am starting to feel quite good, another 8 will get me back to pre DS weight. I am hoping that with some weight loss I will get more follies and a better chance of preg. We will just have to wait and see.
On a lighter note having a garage sale this weekend and so far everyone has bought the crap that i was quite prepared to throw in the bin. The furniture that we have and that i am really wanting to get rid of is still here,oh well still have tomorrow. Just love the little old men who want everything for nothing and want you to deliver it. LOL
Hi ladies
I have been lurking around the AC threads for a couple of months and have finally decided to join in.
Quick background, DH & I have been TTC for 2 years. Had a lap in July last year, nothing wrong. All tests so far have been "normal". Tried acupuncture and tcm for 5 months with no results. We have an appointment with FS on 14 May to start our AC journey.
Look forward to getting to know you all.
Hi All...hope you don't mind but just wanted to chat - have been a bit of a lurker and only posted once or twice. However today I had my EPU and got 11 eggs, which I am very excirted about. Looking forward to the call tomorrow to see how many fertilised and fingers crossed for the transfer on Saturday, which I am sure after that I might be on here a little more needing some support with my TWW.
Hi All... I have not been in here for a LONG time! I have started another IVF cycle (started the OCP on Friday the 13th!! Good Omen!) after a 12 month break. Nothing happen naturally in that time even after a Lap. So I am here again, this time round I have a fantastic new FS on board, I'm fitter and leaner and ready!
I am lacking enthusiam this time round and thought I would join you all in here in the hope your positive energy will rub off
Beark... Well done 11 eggs that is great, hope you are feeling ok, best luck with the fert.
JBM - Blood test is not until Friday which will be 16 days post Egg Pick Up. Kim is due for AF on Wednesday tho. It is currently 9dp3dt. I have added another photo to our blog the HPT we took this afternoon.It is darker than this morning!! So it can't be the HCG booster!
Two Mums- things are looking good, Here's to hoping.
LionFish- Welcome and wishing you all the very best.
Beark- Congrats on 11 eggs with fertilization of them.
Nikki- Welcome. Wishing you all the best for your cycle.
JBM- Hi to you, hope you enjoyed your day off. All the best.
Cass- Hi to you also. Good luck with your journey.
Hi Smithy, see you back in here soon.
Saph- Welcome to you also.
WOW some many new faces, let hope we can all be a great support to each other.
CP77- Hope all you are going well. Stay positive.
Bella55- Hope all is going well with your cycle and hopefully the pain has stopped and you are feeling better.
Mindhugs- Hope you are well and AF is not causing you too much pain.
AFM- I had a girls weekend away this past weekend so just relaxed and took it easy, only bummer was no drinking for me. Had acupuncture again tonight. Am feeling really good. Have had a few twinges but not too bad. BT is on Friday. Am for a good result. Have not caved in to POAS, am hoping to just be able to wait for fridays results.
Sorry have been MIA lately but have been lurking - just soooo tired since EPU and still sore!
Wow even more new people! WELCOME.......
Twomums - sound promising keep us updated!
Lani - You are soo good for not POAS! Best of luck for Fri
Lionfish - welcome - wow 12month break - you are sounding very positive GL.
Beark - 11 eggs congrats - hope fertilisation results are good today - take care - i was very very sore after 12 egg PU last Fri.
hello to - Nikki, JBM, Cassl, Smithy and Saph - hope i haven't missed anyone!
AFM - ET tom very excited and nervous - started crinone yest - yuk! Having a relaxing day today and have taken Thur off as well so i'm going to chill out!!!
Bella - hope you feel better soon! Is not nice being in pain. But GL for the ET!!
TwoMums - How exciting, GL
Laniwantsababy - You sound nice and relaxed, can only help. Have you had acupunture all the way thru? Am not sure if I want to do it this time round even though it has been proven to help.... I just dont love it.
What have you girls done with regards to your IVF cycles and eating well and exercising and alcohol? I am trying to be as healthy as I can be this time round without putting added pressure on myself, was going to not drink, eat really well and continue exercise other than around the EPU and ET of course. Hopefully this will give us the best shot. Healthy eggs in time for PU.
Hi all - i know there is a long way to go but we go the call this morning that 10 out of the 11 fertlised, I am so happy as our problem is DH and wasn't sure how we would go this being our first time.
Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - April/May 2009
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it works for you.
with your AC journey. I wish you all the very best.
Still just cruising along, don't start sniffing until 22 april, I seem to have the longest cycle ever
sorry girls been MIA
for us all.
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