Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - August 2007 #2

Mel thanks for the head up on more bloating (yay for me).
I'm so sorry to hear what you and hubby had to go thru. IVF is very private as specialy at that time of your treatment. Yes we all get on here and share our stories but that is so different then sitting in front of someone. If that had of happened to me i'm sure i would have said something cause i have a big mouth and i cant keep it shut.

Smithy- woohoo matie cant wait for you to join me

Hollybolly- Good luck this cycle, your treatment sounds very interesting.I dont know much about herbs and stuff.
Take care everyone XX

just a quick one tonight

Rols - wanted to wish you and your DW the best wishes for EPU tomorrow morning - will be thinking of you both and hoping for a smooth and relatively painfree procedure for you both

BG

Hi guys, hahaha, thanks for sharing your EPU stories, certainly a lot different than mine... No matter what happens now, i def wont be going back there because we are moving anyway, and to be honest, even if we werent moving, i dont know what i would do... The whole experience upset me, and i didnt need to be all teary and upset BEFORE i went in for collection. Gee guys, you should have seen where DH had to give his sample. Was dark cold room with a spongy yukky bed. It was blowing freezing cold air in, dont know what the deal with that was, but i did get to go with him though.
Mumof5- i also have a big mouth, and i was a bit loud about it- just a little bit! Said ew and this is disgusting a couple times. Haha, think the nurse might have got the point a little bit.... she was sort of nicer after. The main thing is that i was having cramping, and i needed to lie down. I know some people have really bad pains after and i just couldnt see what sort of solution there would be for those people. I feel sad and angered that other people going through IVF, especially new people (and there was one new couple there), had to see IVF in this way. Its hard enough as it is, and its personal. Grrr, enough!!
Ellie, im glad your MIL and family are being very supportive, thats great. It makes it so much easier when they try to understand.
Sonya, thanks for sharing too, i hope AF arrives soon so you can join us. I hope we have lots of good news really soon in here!!
Rols- hope things are going well.
Hi to Smithy and BG and everyone else.
Me- i started crinone last night. Yuk. I hate that stuff. Update from scientist tomorrow, very excited but very very nervous :)
Hope everyone has great day!!
Mel :)

Hi Everyone

Rols, just wanted to stick my head in and say good luck with EPU. took my trigger shot last night, and yeah, the needle didn't hurt but that feeling of the liquid squirting inside is too weird.

Ellie - glad things are all looking good, hopefully by Wednesday I'll be in that TWW!

Mel - that is so great about your eggs! But so sorry that the experience was not so great at the clinic. This is a sucky way to have to go about babymaking. I keep telling my friends to remind me years down the track when I am picking my sixteen year old up from the police station - the effort I went through to get them in the first place!!!:lol:

Holly - I am very interested to see how the herbal option goes. We have decided we are giving this maybe 6 goes and then trying Sharkey's fertility clinic on the Gold Coast, they have had a lot of success with herbs and women who have been unsuccessful with IVF


EPU for me tomorrow, can't wait I am feeling a bit bloated and ready to get it over and done with. Friends have been occupying me this weekend so i don't have to think too much about it. they are taking me for a drive in the Hunter Valley Wineries today...come to think of it, that's not so nice. All that beautiful wine that i can only look at....may be they want me to drive.......:lol:

Anyway If I am feeling up to it tomorrow I will let you all know how EPU went.

:bfp::stickyvibesboy::stickyvibesgirl::bluedust: to everyone!

Cheers
Shelly

Oh Shelly good luck for tomorrow, i hope you get some great eggs :)
Lots and lots of :stickyvibesboy::bluedust:
So much is happening in this thread, lets hope that there is lots of good news to go around!!
Mel

hope all goes great today Rols. and best of luck for tomorrow shelli

Mel - good to hear you feeling happier (as your name suggests!)

ME - no inkling of Af, but after an early M/C and no ovulation i dont expect her to be on time and because it seems such a long time since my last cycle ( but it hasnt!) im just keen to get the ball rolling again.

MO5 - hope your hanging in there ok.

take care everybody and a quick special hello to BG and BW. i hope you are both feeling happier soon.

Shelly - Only just looked at your location to see where you live!
I live in Terrigal... small world, hey???!!!!

What clinic are you going through?

If you ever want to meet up for a chat or to swap info let me know ;) You're only15 mins away!!!

Mel - Fingers crossed for your update tomorrow... Everything will be great I just know it.

Will be back later to check in on Rols!!!

hi to eveyone i hope your all haveing a nice weekend its raining here in nambucca heads nsw so we can have a lazy dvd day..
SHELLY i just want to wish you all the very best for tomorrow hun,and i hope you have a nice day in the hunter valley today even if you cant drink that yummy wine lol..
ROLS AND DW thinking of you today good luk

G'day Trendsetters,

First of all I wanted to thank all of you for your interest and concern in our progress. It's so lovely and makes both of us really happy.

Well it's all done and it wasn't the most joyous experience that's for sure. DW had 26 eggs collected and the procedure took a fair while because there was so many. She had a far bit of pain to start with because of the fact that her ovaries are super huge at the moment; FS reckons anything over 15 eggs is cause for concern as far as OHSS goes so obviously there's a risk there plus her levels are quite high. She has to drink 3 litres of water per day now. They started off with a low dose of the sedation because of her size, but had to upgrade it because of the pain. She was crying a fair bit and it wasn't nice. Then there was a communication error between the FS and the new nurse and they gave her too much. They didn't announce that it had happened, but it was pretty clear from the conversation that there was a **** up, and then they put her on oxygen as some kind of precaution I think. That said, the staff were all fantastic and we couldn't speak more highly of any of them.

So she was pretty zonked out for a while and I spent a lot of time just sitting and talking to her and holding her hand during the procedure to keep her distracted. I talked utter crap but it seemed to work and the nurses and scientists were all saying how great I was which made me feel like I'd been useful. I was doing various things to help DW and the nurses like helping with the oxygen and stuff like that so it was good to be involved. They also had trouble finding a vein for the sedation so she got a double whammy of needles. It just seemed to take a long time, but again, that's because of the volume of eggs.

As for the eggs, they said that as per the norm with high volume collections, some were over mature and some immature, but there would still be more than enough of the good stuff to get the job done. Plus there is a chance that transfer wont go ahead on Friday because DW's levels may be too high. We're not worried, if the eggs fertilise they can freeze them and then we go from there next month. We probably wont know until tomorrow afternoon whether there has been fert. because they have 6 more couples to sort out tomorrow morning before they can take calls.

Because of where we live, everything is pretty slow paced and laid back, so it was cool to be able to hang around in the scientist's lab while she showed us all about what she does and how it works. Everyone was pretty chatty and nothing was rushed. The scientist is very casual and nice and we ended up talking about a heap of other things besides IVF.

I was a bit uncomfortable about my sample. I had to go upstairs next to where they have their workplace functions (obviously no-one was there), into the little room and do my business. I thought the porn in the room thing was a myth, and I spent the first 2 minutes PMSL as for some reason I thought it was hysterical. Then I had to walk right back through the reception area past all and sundry with my jar, so I felt a bit stupid. Plus the receptionist had had her husband and young kid in there a few minutes previous just having a casual chat so things like that can make you a bit self conscious under the circumstances. Didn't bother us, but I imagine it might bother others.

Anyway, that's about it. I'll check back in later to do a few personals as I can't be stuffed at the moment.

Rols - sounds like things all went relatively smoothly for you (sedative stuff up aside!) - looking forward to hearing fert rates! hope your DW dosn't end up with OHSS,though it sounds like you're prepared and happy to wait for transfer if need be. it's all out of your control now, so rest up, take care of yourselves - and wait (again!)

Hi everyone

Rols - congrats on the EPU today, despite the little hiccup. You are very lucky that you were allowed in with your DW while the EPU was happening. Our clinic has stopped partners from coming in - apparently they have had problems in the past with them getting in the way if everything does not go to plan.

Mel - well done on your EPU. Bugger that it wasn't a very pleasant experience. Your move to Perth sounds exciting. My DF's family are from Perth and we do enjoy getting back there a couple of times each year for a visit. The beaches are just lovely.

Shelly - good luck with your EPU tomorrow.

To everyone else, a big hi :hello:. There is just so much going on in here that I can barely keep up with everyone's happenings, so my apologies for only a few personals.

We have just spent the last 2 days with DF's sister, her hubby and 3yr old boy. It has been great to see them but it has also left me feeling sad and down. I am so worried that we have missed our chance to start our own family and now moving cities and changing jobs, while it is something that we are sure will be good for us, means that things will inevitably be delayed that bit longer. I am back to feeling how I was before IVF... that we aren't doing anything... just waiting. While we are trying to just relax and try naturally for the next month or so, reading about everyone's progress makes me feel like I am standing on the shore waving to everyone on the IVF boat as it sails away from us. I know that sounds very self absorbed and that I need to feel positive about us falling naturally but some days it is just so hard....

Anyway, sorry to unload. Take care everybody and I hope to hear lots of good news about EPUs and fertilisation rates over the next few days.
Cherylxxx

Cheryl - it's understandable that you'd feel like things have come to a standstill hun - working so hard for something for so long, and then having to just sit back and wait til timing is better is very hard, and no one is going to minimise that pain. hopefully the move and changes you're making will be enough to help you to a natural little miracle, and if not, i sincerely hope the wait isn't too long before you can join us on the AC boat again

take care hun

Hi Rols and DW- wow thats great, i really hope you get a good fertilisation rate and either way, transfer or not (this month), that soon you will get that BFP. Sounds like you are doing a good job looking after DW, i think thats what all us girls need through this whole thing, a supportive caring partner or husband :) Not sure if this is too personal, are you doing the ivf in launceston or hobart? Thats great that you got time to have a chat with your scientist, i hope DW is at home in bed :) and remember think positive.
Mel

Chez- just missed your post before. I am sorry you are feeling down. I understand that moving and changing jobs and all that, is going to delay things a bit, but ultimately will you be happier when you move? I hope so, at least i think thats why you're moving!! Im thinking of you, and even though you think you are doing nothing, i hope the little break from ivf might be enough to fall naturally. I know its hard to be positive and it is really unfair, but when you settle in Canberra and if things havent worked naturally, then i will be hoping for your little miracle to come asap if you have to go through ivf again!!
I hope you are feeling a little better soon :hugs:

Well done Rols! I think we should nominate you for "fairest and best (male)" on BB!!!Hope all goes well and DW is able to avoid the horrible OHSS...drink drink drink!

Chez - Hang in there hun...your little ones are hanging out with mine...at the back of the line...but the line is getting shorter...it must be! I still believe in miracles and I'm really hoping yours is just around the corner xxx

Shel - Good luck tomorrow!

BG - How you going hun?

Sonya - Really hope AF is heading your way and stays away from me!

A big HI to everyone else...me...just tired...and tired of waiting....and HUNGRY...and sick...you can read something into everything in the TWW hey!@?!

I won't say much right now - having a few issues with anxiety rearing its ugly head right now... but I'll spare you all the details.

Rols, glad the EPU is over, and now I'm even more relieved that mine was done under general anaesthetic. OHSS is no fun at all - I had it pretty badly after my 26 eggs were collected... I'm also proof that a freeze all cycle isn't the end of the world... we've just got to work on that next step from here. Keep the gatorade flowing - I found that it did so much more than just plain water when I was recovering from OHSS. I also drank so much of it that I never want to get near the stuff again! Hope everything goes well from here.

BW

Rols - Congratulations on today - you sound like such strong support for your lucky DW ;)
EPU is never what you expect... so glad you were there for her - and now that hard part is all over!!!
Best of luck with fertilisation, and I'm second after BW to offer the gatorade option to try and avoid OHSS... it does work better than the plain water :D

Chez - Sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear you are a little down about everything... I don't even think I even have any words of wisdom to make you feel any better :(
I know in between cycles I was keeping up with my acupuncture & herbs.. and meditation & visualisation... its something you can do in between, and it makes you feel like you're still working towards the baby goal!

Shelly - I'm such a dumb dumb, when I posted earlier about where you live, I forgot to send you all the best for EPU tomorrow!!!
What hospital are you going to?
I've been to North Gosford Private, and also to B Vale.

Everyone else - Hi again!!!

Love Holly
xxx :D

Hi Holly,
Thanks for the encouragement. I am really excited to meet Antonia as I have heard so many great stories about her now. It seems everytime I mention her name to somebody they have already heard of her. Just trying to manage my expectations a little so I don't get disappointed but at the same time feeling really hyped.

Love,
Kerri

Hi everyone

Thanks so much for your best wished for EPU tomorrow. Have had many weird pains today, might be some mild OHSS, nothing to severe thank goodness, might try the gatorade option and see if that helps.

Holly - I'm going through Westmead, but once I get a BFP will get a referral to either North Gosford Private or Berkeley Vale (that would be ideal as it is just round the corner). My GP at Erina only gave me a choice of two clinics to be referred to - Westmead or North Shore. I had no idea there were clinics on the coast as well so I am a little peeved about that. But I've found Westmead to be very good and I currently work in Sydney so I'm down there anyway. Thanks for the offer to chat - I would be keen to know more about the herbal treatment you are doing. I am yoga-ing, meditating and visualisating like crazy at the moment, and thinking about trying some acupuncture as well.

Cheryl & BW, sending you extra special happy thoughts and hugs

Anyway - off to bed for me as I am first up tomorrow which means I gotta leave home at 5.15am! These eggies need their beauty sleep so they are ready for showtime!

Cheers

Shelly

Hey Sonya- yep im still hanging on. Im so bloated and i have to pee all the time. Im so scared im going to OHSS cause i have so many follies. I keep hearing everyones stories and having to many follies is bad. Cant wait for my scan tomorrow so i know whats going on. Thursday seems so far away.

Rols that awesome im glad its all over and you got good numbers. Your poor little wife i feel sorry for her. And now that i have read your post Im stressing about my EPU.

Mel- Im hearing you mel. Its not cool at all. How is everything else going tho??

Another quick one from me this morning... Thank you to the lovely people who helped pick me up and calm me down with yesterday's little panic attack.

I'm doing much better now. I'm in the terrible situation where I'm becoming severely anxious about the upcoming appointment to see the psychologist to help with the anxiety... I was supposed to increase the dosage of my meds last weekend but didn't because I was feeling fine. I've made the increase now.

Hopefully dealing with this anxiety thing won't take too long and I can get back on the IVF band wagon once again.

BW

Shelly - There are 2 clinics here on the coast, IVF Australia in North Gosford (I have done 4 cycles there... the nurses are amazing, and the doctors are lovely - the director comes up from the Chatswood clinic once a week... but I am a little frustrated with them as I feel they have been a little too laid back with my cycles)... and there is a clinic I think even in Berkeley Vale - I think they go through the Sydney IVF regional clinic in Newcastle.
I think the North Shore one they gave you the option for is the Chatswood clinic of IVF Australia... which means you would have done the cycle here!

Westmead has great reputation, though & there are a lot of ladies on here who have had success through them!

BW - Glad you're a little better... I'm always here if you need an extra someone ;)

Will pop back on later to see how everyone is xxx

Hi everyone!!
Shelly- hope things have gone well today, thinking of you :)
BW- glad you are feeling a little better today, i hope the extra meds help that little bit more :)
Sarah- i hope that transfer goes well today, and that you have nice relaxed day after.:stickyvibesboy::bluedust:
Rols- hope you had good news from scientist today. How is DW feeling?
Hi to Holly, Chez, Kerri, mumof5, BG and everyone else.
Just got a call from the scientist. First update since Sat. Pretty good news i think. There are 2 embies at 4 cells. A little behind but they were only 2 cells yesterday and have since doubled in size, so there's still a little glimmer of hope. And then there are 4 embies at 6-8 cells, which is great!!
So all 6 embies are still alive and growing, so at the mom, we're both happy!! Cant wait to hear how they are tomorrow....and how many there will be on wed/thurs. I hope hope hope that Dr P may let us t/f 2 (if we have 2). He was a bit hesistant on EPU day....the scientist also. But i reaalllllly hope, especially if there is only 2 at the end. Hey the scientist also said that the embies can be couriered interstate!! So that's great!!
:D
Have great days everyone, lots of :bluedust:
Mel

success.

Mel, big congrats on the 6 fertilised. And now I've just noticed your fresh post saying that they're all continuing to grow which is awesome.

Ellie, hope to hear some news from you really soon!

Smithy, well done on startng the pill and getting the ball rolling.

BW, hope that you're on the mend soon. Anxiety issues aren't much fun.

Chez, I'm sorry to see that you're feeling down. It's understandable, but I guess you made the decision to move and change jobs for a good reason so don't be doubting yourself. I'm not exactly sure what stage you're at in organising a visit to a clinic in Canberra, but maybe you could be investigating those options now and making enquiries. You probably already have...

Shelly, am really keen to hear how you've gone today. Hope it all went well.

Mo5, DW was the same with regard to always having to pee and feeling like a blimp. Remember, the FS is the expert and if they thought you were at imminent risk of OHSS they'd be changing your drug protocols. I know I've had similar thoughts with DW as to why they were still giving her 100IU Puregon as the final dose when she was already over cooking in a big way. But you've just got to trust what they are doing and they need to gradually let your follies grow a bit more. Apparently they grow at about 1mm a day. And keep pumping through that water, that's what they keep drilling into us. Don't stress about the EPU either, the main reason DW had a few hassles early on is because they were unsure about how much sedation to give her. A good indication that it wasn't as bad as perhaps I've made it sound is that she said if she had her time again she'd still have a local anaesthetic so that she could see what happens during the process. Plus the little so and so (whilst being very well zonked out) still had the prescence of mind to try and scam extra spending money for her trip to Sydney in a couple of weeks by slightly adjusting the amount we had discussed and figuring I wouldn't take it on board, which I didn't. She's so proud of herself for that.

Big hi to BG, Kerri, Deni, Lou, Lauz and apologies to those who I have missed. I'm having a bit of trouble keeping up at the moment but I am reading every post.

OK, so the scientist rang early this morning (which was great because they are flat out today and said they may not call til afternoon) and we have had 10 fertilise, and 8 that are good so we're working on the figure of 8 at the moment. 14 of the eggs were either too mature or immature to be of much use which she said is normal with such a high egg yield and nothing to worry about. So we'll hear more on Wednesday about how they are progressing.

Sorry for another long post, hopefully I haven't sent anyone to sleep.

hey all
Wow Rols how exciting!!!! Congratulations, your wife is a trooper
Well we have our appointment today and shouls find out a little more of what, when etc with the ivf
xo

Hi guys,

just wanted to let you know that EPU has come and gone. I had been freaking a bit that I would not get any eggs at all (I had 9 follies over 10mm at my last US and 6 of those were over 18mm) but I got this idea stuck in my head after the trigger that for some reason I'd ovulated and they missed it!

I only had sedation and local but managed to pass out for the whole thing. Overall I don't feel anywhere near as bad as I thought I would...just a bit sleepy and some minor discomfort..I might play it up a bit for DH though:cryinglaugh: It makes him feel useful when he looks after me hehehe . (Actually he has been so fab through the whole thing)

Anyway I woke up with a big fat 17 written on my hand, so I feel pretty good about that.

I might go have a nap ..sorry for no personals..will log back in later to see how everyone else is doing

Cheers
Shelly

shelley - that's fabulous news hun!!

Rols -congrats on the fert rate! sounding brilliant so far!

Mel - all sounding good for you too hun!

not much happening here - i've just been to the chiro to deal with a nasty headache that reared it's ugly head this morning and just relaxing this arvo to hope it goes to sleep completely by the end of the day - am feeling tired after waking up at 3 and not being able to really get back to sleep properly - but such is life! back to work tomorrow and BT on Wednesday to get started on next round of IUI

Fantastic news Shelly & Rols!!!

Congratulations to you both!

Hi Everyone,

Rols - Yippppppeeeeeee! Big hugs. Congrats on your follies. Champion effort by both you guys. So happy for you both. Transfer soon?

Shelly - Congrats on the big 17. Wow, awesome achievement. Rest up & get relaxed for transfer.

Sonja - been missing you as I have been MIA. Hope you are feeling ok.

Chez - take it easy sweet.

Me - Sorry no posts. I have been looking in on you all & missing you ever so much but I have been very upset for the last month & a bit & not able to even write (its even hard now). Last perfect blastie escaped before I even had my BT for HCG (didnt even take). Was so, so upset. I have lost others & never hit the wall as hard. I sobbed big heart wretching sobs that I felt deep down in my soul & didnt stop for days and days. I have perfected the art of grieving and its getting worse. DH woke me crying in my sleep, I dragged myself to work sobbing at the slightest thing. I refused to speak to anyone & felt a deep rooted feeling of being ripped off. I still feel that way but am so trying to look forward to the next one. It sickens me trying to get excited about another eventual loss. Does my head in! I am usually so positive but after the last one somthing changed. DH keeps calling blasties "Penelope". He likes that name & I now hate it. I told him I have now lost 8 "Penelope's" & he needs to find another name or another wife. No, Im not on any meds. Im going to have a natural cycle. Maybe I need meds. God has to bless us, he just has to.

Last week I had a hysteroscope & got very good results. No fibroids, polyps etc. Have been seeing AF for a week now & wish she wld P*** off. I still hate her with a passion.

I am going under general aesthetic on 29th to have another transfer. Prof said general will stop me contracting afterwards (which I do for quite some time out of shock, not cos I like it). He also told DH that Ineed to go somewhere "quiet" for a week. DH going to US & is sending me away with Mother for some R&R. I leave on 31st August to health retreat. Ahhhhhhh cant wait. Hoping mother doesnt drive me insane. She can be so very helpful it annoys me.

Thinking of you all and hoping sincerely that all goes to plan for you guys.

Thanks for being here with hearts open.

Take Care

Wow Shelly, 17 is a fantastic number. Woohoo!! Lets hope those little eggies fertilise well overnight. I hope that you are having a nice little sleep :)
Rols- 8 fertilised is great!! Thats a really good number. Hope the embies keep on growing. Did you end up having to go with the ICSI- im not sure whether you were just doing the emerg ICSI thing or not. Sorry :redface: How is DW feeling?? I know i only had 12 eggies but for the last few days i have been feeling bloated and ewww yuk!! Hope your feeding her and giving her lots of water and gatorade!!
Traceylee- im sorry your sad, its not fair. It is good news that you got great results from your op last week though. Fingers crossed that you will get that BFP from your natural cycle. I really hope things go well for you. As for the health retreat!! Well, how relaxing will that be!! Awesome!
Sparkles- good luck with your appt.
BG- hope your head is feeling a little better :)
Mel

Sparkles, hope it all goes OK and you get a better idea of where you're headed.

Tracey, good to hear from you and I'm sorry the last unsuccessful cycle hit you so hard.

Mel, the fertilisation was just with straight IVF. Emergency ICSI is a standard thing they offer and was just in case things didn't look good with my sample. As for DW, she's bounced right back - very little pain, no bloated feeling anymore and more or less back to normal. I'm pretty surprised because the FS said she would likely feel ordinary for a few days as the 26 empty follies would fill up with blood and still feel very full. We just went to the soccer ground nearby with the dog and she was kicking the ball around (the dog loves it), so she's doing pretty well.

Wow Rols that awesome.Well done.
Hey Shell congrats mate.
Had my scan today and my biggest follie was 15mm on friday and today the biggest follies was 21mm. 14 follies in told between 17 and 21mm. Nurse said there are so many littles follies im not even gunna bother to count them all. Trigger is 11pm tomorrow night and im so glad about no more needles.
Take care all

Well done Mo5, you certainly wont have any trouble getting enough eggs. Perfect sized follies too. Good on ya.

Hi everyone.
Rols thats great that they didnt need to use ICSI!! You must be happy with that, as for DW, sounds like she is doing really well. Does she start the crinone tonight!!! Hahaha, that will be an experience (not joyful) you wont want to have for a long time!
Mumof5- thats great you have lots of follies. Best of luck with your trigger tomorrow, does that mean EPU is Thurs??
Hope everyone is having good night :)
Mel

well done mom5 all the very best to you hun

Hi all ... so much has happened since I last logged on!

Shels ... congrats on the 17 eggies! That is awesome news!
Happymel ... good luck with your ET this week! Look forward to hearing how it goes!
Rols ... congrats to you and your DW ... that is great re. your 8 embies and that you did IVF w/out the ICSI (your results must have been great!) And also great to see that DW has bounced back so well!
Mof5 .. wow your follies have really grown! Cant believe you are about to trigger ... how quickly that has come around! Good luck with it! I saw the needle last week and it looks scary!
TL ... so sorry to hear you are down and that things havent gone well! I hope all goes well with your natural cycle!
Sparkles ... good luck with you starting out on IVF!

Nothing major to report on my end other than having started the Synarel on Sat. So far so good! Not majorly unpleasant, just like the nasal sprays you use when you have a cold! Have been trying to drink lots of water. Only thing I've noticed since starting is that have had the sensation of overheating a couple of times and going to the bathroom more than usual! If Its like this till I start the gonal f then I am fine with that. Have next BT on the 29th Aug! Hope to hear of lots of BFPs before then.

Mon :)

hi all
well had the appointmnet today and the good news is my doctor says we can start straight away next cycle ( in apporx 4 days) however i do have to ring the hospital tomorrow and it may be a different story, i also have another two appointments on wed so will know more then, we signed all the paper work though and we are doing icsi and blastie?? i dont know much yet as you may tell, it was all no muckin around which is what i wanted so lets pray it goes smoothly, willkeep you updated and any info would be greatly appriciated
Good luck to everyone xoxo
I wil try and be more active on the thread now i just really didnt know much so i will keep learning

Sparkles, forgive me if you already know this... you seem a bit confused, but I'm not entirely sure what you're confused about, so if I'm telling you stuff you already know, just ignore me. ICSI is commonly used in male factor infertility - it's where they catch an individual sperm and inject it into the egg. Blastocyst culture just means they grow the embryos a bit longer - up to day 5 or 6, while some clinics do day 2 or 3. My three snow bubs and my dearly departed Caterpillar are all ICSI'd blastocysts.

I hope that eases the confusion, and if you already knew it, just ignore me. :p

BW

Hi Everyone!

So much happening in here! The TWW thread will be choc'a block before we know it! It's getting a bit lonely only two of us waiting now...that's why I'm stalking you all!

Goodluck everyone. I think we are long overdue for a long run of BFP's around here!

hi THanks BW- i know about icsi but didnt really know about the blastie
Thank you so much for your hel..i wish you all the best xo