Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - December 2008

[thatgirl]

21 - just want to add my impressions to those above. I definitely think your GP should be able to refer you to a FS for male factor sperm issues. It shoudn't matter what the issue is, as long as the GP has done the basic tests (sperm quality and ovulation test for you), they should be able to refer on if you have been trying for as long as you have.

Mels - good luck on Tues with the transfer. I hear you about the twins thing. I also thought long and hard about transferring two on 1st IVF but at my age, the chances of two are pretty low so we will be going for two again with this cycle.

JBM - good luck with FET

Jen34 - good luck with EPU on Tues.I am probably about 4 days behind you. If you've got any questions about what's involved - fire away. I am a 'relative' veteran with one cycle under my belt.

AFM, on day 4 of Puregon. BT and 1st ultrasound on Monday. Am feeling very tired this cycle. Can't seem to stay awake. We are going to Melb for xmas in (hopefully!) TWW. Does anyone know if it is possible to get BT done at Symbion in another state and get the results sent through? I don't want to have to fly back for it and I def can't wait until after new year for the result. I could POAS but the hCG trigger will interfere with the results and I couldn't deal with a false positive.

[xx Rob xx]

Hi everyone,

Meredith congrat on the 14 embies, there is bound to be good ones and we will all be waiting to here your results.

I am starting an antagonist cycle in January, hubby had a reversal and it's failed so we are having PESA on thursday just hope thats ok.

Is anyone else starting or doing IVF after a reversal ??? I have read so much literature but feel I won't know exactly what to expect until I get there if that makes sense. Some days feel longer than others and seem to go forever. I was originally booked in for Dec but my cycle was too late by a few days cause of christmas so I have to wait.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe and Happy New Year, and hope everyone dreams come true even if that's with time.

My kids are at school and getting a new principal and her motto is "Shine 2009" and I might just borrow it myself.

[xx Rob xx]

mels77- thankyou for the support, I just want to see a FS but no one will give us a referral I keep getting told they are only for female infertility, we have male factor and only a urologist will help but I truly think this is &*%$#! should I just ask my gp outright for an ivf clinic referral? what did everyone else say? advice would be great!

MRS M- good luck hun! let us all know how it goes! also how did you get the referal?

ME-21
DP 21-89% abnormal sperm
TTC#1 for 2 years!
one blighted ovum May 08

My hubby went to eurologist and had reversal, didn't get enough for pregnancy, straight away he sent us for IVF, his referal was only good for 3 months so we went to our New GP who gave us another as his is good for 12, seriously if your gp won't give you one get a second opinion we did. Because we already had kids and changed our mind our original GP told us don't be silly it's a phase and it will go with time, 3 years later we changed GP's, the new one gave us a referal for the reversal and now to IVF. Just follow your heart. A good GP will understand and support you, that's what they are there for.

[saph204]

Hi all, go away for the weekend and then I have so much to catch up on.

21 - I just wanted to say we are here for you. You need to do what is right for you. If that means getting a second opinion then do it. As for having to wait for six months that is not such a bad thing. This TTC can be all consuming, DH and I just had a 6 month break and it was fantastic to lead a normal life that wasn't ruled by drugs and being told what to do and when. We are about to get started again and are in a much more positive frame of mind. Just remeber we are here for you if you need to talk.

AFM have appointment with nurses at clinic to discuss new protocol and will start when AF next arrives. Should be about the first week of Jan. First time in my life that I want AF to arrive. But please behave as I am away until 3rd of Jan so please dont come before that.

Hope everyone is going well, sorry no more personals really need to go to bed.

[*MRS M*]

hi ya girls
how was everyones weekend? mine was ok.
well i have 1 week to go till i see DR SOO (yay)
sarahxxxx

[barney]

just wanted say HI ,
i hope you all going along ok there is just to many personals to do but best of luk to you all
hope your all ready for xmas..im not hehe i just wish 09 would roll around
hang in there girls and good luk

[Jen34]

Wishingbaby - I'm so sorry to hear AF came hon, I hope you're doing ok. Good luck with the new cycle I have my fingers crossed for you!

BecD - Hi how are you? Thanks hon, I can't wait for EPU tomorrow. Its my first one don't know what to expect.

Mels77 - Thats great hon we can keep each other sane in the 2WW!

Thatgirl - We should be 2WW together as well, that will be great. Good luck I have my fingers crossed for you.

XX Rob XX - Sorry I don't have any advice for you but good luck for Jan and you have a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year too. ps I love that motto!

Saph204 - Good luck with your new cycle in Jan it won't be long now...

MRS M - 1 Week to go, you have been so patient, but now it should fly by.

Smithy - Hi hope you're well.

AFM - I have 7 Follicles, tomorrow is EPU I will let you know how I go. I have a question if someone can help, I have EPU tomorrow and I know they try to use Day 5 at the IVF place I go to, now I know I don't know how many Eggs I will have and how long they will last for, but when do you think ET will be, any ideas cause Day 5 falls on a Sunday.

To everyone else that I have missed, Good Luck to you wherever you are in your cycle, hope you're well.

[barney]

yay jen good luk hun go lay them eggs

[Jen34]

Thanks Smithy I'll do my best!

[*MRS M*]

yep it is going to fly i have my u/s on thursday and pick up them up friday before we leave
sarahxxx

[xx Rob xx]

Googd luck with the pick up & U/S Mrs M

[Mels77]

hi girls

jen - will have for your EPU today. good luck and see you in the TWW

that girl - great that we will be TWWing together! re your blood test, do the results not get faxed to your FS who can ring you on the day?? Be sure to make them mark your test results "urgent" and to be faxed on the day. good luck in the lead up.

mrs m - hiya, 1 week to go. very exciting.

smithy - hope 09 rolls around quick for you.

rob - i like your motto, i might borrow it! sorry i can't help with your questions but hopefully some ladies here can help.

saph - hope AF arrives as planned. 09 will bring a fresh start for you.

afm, i've got my FET today!! heard from the clinic yesterday and my frostie thawed well. praying that it has survived (and grown?) overnight. i can't wait to get that photo of it today. having acu this afternoon - then relaxing and praying!

hope you're all well. will see a few of you ladies in the TWW thread.

mels xx

[barney]

MEL77 you go get that embie hun and very best of luk to you for today..

JEN. hope you get some beautiful little eggiys today

thinking of you both

SARAH.. not long for you good luk with your u/s

[Possums]

Mel- good news!

wishingbaby- so sorry

a big hello to everyone else and sending you my best

afm- I think I will be posting a bit less for a while...trying not to be too obsessed with TTC right now and calm down a bit about it all...I will be lurking and following your progress though! And probably will end up back posting lots again...lol

[Possums]

Mel- good news!

wishingbaby- so sorry AF showed up

a big hello to everyone else and sending you my best

afm- I think I will be posting a bit less for a while...trying not to be too obsessed with TTC right now and calm down a bit about it all...I will be lurking and following your progress though! And probably will end up back posting lots again...lol

p.s. ooops sorry for double post!

[Mels77]

hi girls

smithy - thanks for your wishes!

i had some good news. the FET went really well and my frostie had doubled over night!! 8 cells!!

so I'm officially TWW'ing. for a Christmas BFP.

Hope you girls are all well. See some of you in the TWW thread.

mels xx

[Jen34]

Mels77 - I'm so glad your FET went so well. I have my fingers crossed for you for a BFP! See you in the 2WW.

Smithy - Thanks for thinking of me hon it went well today.

Possums - Hi hope you're ok thinking of you.

AFM - I had my EPU today it went well. I had 11 eggies picked up. Waiting for that call tomorrow for more news. I'm still sore so going to bed now to rest.

Good luck to all you ladies.

[babytruj]

Hey Everyone.

I have finally had the time to come back here and see how you are all doing... Stil trying to catch up with where everyone is.

We're trying IUI this month - I go in to check if I am ovulating on Saturday, and then IUI hopefully on Monday!! Then we are of on Holiday for Christmas - and we'll see from there.

Hope everyone has been ok.