Long-term TTC & Assisted Conception - December 2009/January 2010

[trubabe]

ive had a really bad feeling this afternoon,knowing my mum had to have a mammogram done that she was only refered for yesterday.just got a call from her in tears,looks highly likely she has breast cancer.having biopsy done now and we will have the results late tomorrow afternoon.my 8yr old is in tears at the moment from what she overheard,shes really close to my mum

[babytruj]

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't been around for a while

Rob – Thank you for your words! This forum is a great place, even if like me, you don’t write often , to read other people going through the same thing as you, is very useful.

Brunette – We all have our bad days, and sometimes a good old rant here is just what you need. A few of my good friends have just had babies, and when they told me they were pregnant it was so hard. Luckily they are overseas, so the distance is easier for me, and I could take my time in congratulating her.

Trubabe, the pups are gorgeous! How was the IUI? Hope you are resting? I am sorry to hear about your mum. Sounds like you have had a hectic December so far!

Juniper – good luck with blastie transfer

To everyone else, hope you are all doing well, and wishing everyone a good week ahead

AFM, no AF yet. I have slightly discoloured mucus, but that’s it. FS said to go in tomorrow for blood test Estradiol, to check my FSH levels... So much for going on the pill to regulate my cycle, it just seems to have messed it up more

[trubabe]

babytruj the iui was painful as my cervix didnt want to do with it was supposed to so FS had to grab cervix with this hook kinda thing and i ended up with a pierced cervix

[juniper76]

trubabe, oh no, that's the last thing you need! I really hope the biopsy shows it's benign.

Brunette, if you want company on your picket, just let us know!

[terry]

Morning Ladies

Trubabe so sorry to hear your news I hope everything works out ok with your mum

Brunette I've had 2 FET and they are ok its like doing an IUI you just go in and they insert. The things I've done are excatly what you would do for any other cycle but I also read about trying to take a brisk walk before the transfer it helps get the blood flowing. I also have acupunture done and take some chinese herbs that taste horrible but if they help then I'm happy to take them

AFM - jusy a bit of a rant. Well my body has decided to change its cycle yet again. I thought I wouldn't have enough time this month for another FET as I have been ovulating day 17 for the past two months which would have meant I missed the transfer dates before clinic closes, well surprise surprise this month it happened today back at day 14 agggghh. Thought about telling my FS today but then thought against it I really haven't looked after myself too well been indulging in the festive season and don't really want to waste my little snow bubs

[trubabe]

mum definately has breast cancer.will know what sort by this afternoon.i will update then

[Brunette]

Trubabe - Sorry to hear about your mum. No doubt the last thing your family needs just before Xmas.

Terry - Thanks for your tips about FET. I will definitely go on a brisk walk beforehand. I have heard about acupuncture helping women to conceive. I can't see your signature while composing a message; are you from Brisbane, by any chance? Because I've never had acupuncture and I don't know who is a good person to see ...

Juniper - Thanks for your offer to join me on the picket. I think QFG should organise a picket - we'd get hundreds of people!

[xx Rob xx]

Trubabe - Sorry to hear about your mum. No doubt the last thing your family needs just before Xmas.

Terry - Thanks for your tips about FET. I will definitely go on a brisk walk beforehand. I have heard about acupuncture helping women to conceive. I can't see your signature while composing a message; are you from Brisbane, by any chance? Because I've never had acupuncture and I don't know who is a good person to see ...

Juniper - Thanks for your offer to join me on the picket. I think QFG should organise a picket - we'd get hundreds of people!

Hi Girls, Still lurking after our BFP to see how you are all doing. Brunette alsoDO NAT HAVE A BATH. Personally I bath over showering but it was recommended to me not to bathe as it increases chances of infection and also the constant heat increases the bodies temperature. Also when you do shower keep the temp down. I am not sure how valid the info is but this is the first time I did it and we got BFP. Obviously not the only thing to consider but evrything counts in this game.

Also Trubabe really sorry about your mum. And it couldn't have come at a worse time. I used to be in the Ambulance service and have seen both outcomes. The best advice I can give you all is to be positive and take each day as it comes. It really is a horrible thing to be going through and remember that there is a so many advances in technology and treatments that a cure is only around the corner, and hopefu;ly for your mum they have found it nice and early.

As for the rest of you lovely ladies, I hope you are all doing well in your cycles and that your BFP will also come soon. Take Care. xxx

[juniper76]

trubabe,

Brunette, I've been doing acu since late July in preparation for this cycle. I go to East West Fertility at Ashgrove, but there are a few other equally good options around. The most important thing is to see someone specialising in fertility. If you have a look through the boards there's a few posts about Brisbane acupuncturists.

[Brunette]

Juniper and Rob -Thanks for your tips. I will have a look for the thread on acupuncture. I live in east Brissy, so Ashgrove is a little far for me to go if it is to be a regular thing. Interesting about baths spreading infection; I suppose because the heat is conducive to bacteria ... I actually very rarely have a bath; ours is upstairs and our bedroom/living downstairs so I'm probably just being lazy And I also don't like hot showers; just tepid for me.

AFM, I saw my FS this morning to talk about why my cycle didn't work. He really doesn't know, except to say that even though our embies were good quality and looked good to the scientist, sometimes they're just not right on the inside. He said that the chances of falling on frozen cycles are not as good as stim cycles! Which is a shame for us because we have 11 snowbubs! We will probably do our 1st-ever frozen transfer in February as we will be away on holidays in January. FX.

[xx Rob xx]

Juniper and Rob -Thanks for your tips. I will have a look for the thread on acupuncture. I live in east Brissy, so Ashgrove is a little far for me to go if it is to be a regular thing. Interesting about baths spreading infection; I suppose because the heat is conducive to bacteria ... I actually very rarely have a bath; ours is upstairs and our bedroom/living downstairs so I'm probably just being lazy And I also don't like hot showers; just tepid for me.

AFM, I saw my FS this morning to talk about why my cycle didn't work. He really doesn't know, except to say that even though our embies were good quality and looked good to the scientist, sometimes they're just not right on the inside. He said that the chances of falling on frozen cycles are not as good as stim cycles! Which is a shame for us because we have 11 snowbubs! We will probably do our 1st-ever frozen transfer in February as we will be away on holidays in January. FX.

Brunette just remember, we just got our BFP on an FET. We had the best quality embryo's and we had 2 x fresh cycles nothing. 1st FEt and we are pregnant. So be positive. A frozen embryo can be just as good as fresh.

[Emerald Star]

Hello Ladies,

Thankyou for all of you who were thinking about me!!

Trubabe - I am so sorry to read about your mum.. she will be in my prayers.

Brunette - Sorry about your BFN...i've read that statistically more women fall pregnant with FET's...you have 11 more chances without have to go through all the stress of jabs etc...it will work!

To all the other ladies and a few newbies..hello and good luck in your cycles.

AFM - Another chemical pregnancy!! I am so ****ed Off!! Why are they happening??? I have an appointment with my FS January 4th 2010....and i will be demanding tests and answers ...this IVF stuff aint cheap and they should be doing all tests before you start!!! Well i just have to wait and see what happens...take care ladies!!

[Emerald Star]

Rob - i just realised from your ticker that your bubs will be due on the 5th August...that's my birthday!!!

[bj*81]

Hi everyone
trubabe - I am so sorry about your mum, but try to stay positive ok. People beat breast cancer every day....my mum included. I know it's not what you need right now but stay strong.

brunette -I don't know why your doctor would tell you that about FET's.....there has been heaps of good results. In some ways they can be even better if they can do a natural cycle....less medication and stress. DEFINITELY try acupuncture, it has been a God send for me. I don't know anyone in Bris though sorry, I'm on the coast and have found the BEST guy. My 1st stim cycle was a disaster....2 immature eggs, none of which fertilized. I started acupuncture before my 2nd go and we got 7 eggs and 3 blasty's. Not to mention it does wonders for your stress levels. You won't regret it!

AFM - I have appointment tomorrow to talk to doc about stim cycle for Jan so I'll keep you posted. Got a new price list from clinic today and was pleasantly surprised, not going up as much as I had feared. Still bites the big one that it's going up at all though. I think I'll join you on the picket line too brunette!

I hope everyone else is hanging in there and looking forward to some festivities....

[Emerald Star]

iTS BEEN AWHILE SINCE WE ADDED SOMEONE TO THE BOARDS...THOUGHT I WOULD JUST UPDATE IT!!
December is looking shocking!! Hopefully the New Year will bring some Good News for all of us!

NIX76 - Not long to go now...hope i will be able to add you to "The List" !! Have you POAS'd??

Anyone else i need to add?????????????????

THE HALL OF FAME
JULY - springvalley
AUGUST - Krikkit, Taurean78, Muppity, Jasminstar and williamsemma59
SEPTEMBER - Cass180, Persephone1, JayJaye
OCTOBER - Lise, Mitf and Emstar
NOVEMBER - Coral73, Airline, Belle333, Wishes, LondonMiss, Sonyalouise, Motherhood here i come, Rob
DECEMBER - Mrs P,

Awaiting results:
Nix76 - BT 18th December

[Brunette]

Emstar - Sorry to hear that you, too, didn't get a lovely Xmas present. Definitely ask and demand answers from your FS. We grilled ours for about 40 minutes, I reckon, and the people waiting outside did not look impressed with us Oh well ... I have a list of blood tests to be done which had to be written on two S&N forms. I think I have to give 12 vials! Aaaagh. I hate BTs! I have to psyche myself up for it and drink 2 litres of water beforehand

Thanks for all your comments, ladies, about FETs. I am definitely looking to see an acupuncturist before Xmas. My private health has a limit of $400 in benefits each calendar year - and as I've not used any this year I think I'll see if I can get in before the year end.

Only 8 more sleeps till Xmas - can you believe it?

[Brunette]

Hey Juniper, does your acupuncturist make you take chinese herbs? It's just that I'm already taking some chinese herbs and my partner is on a tonic (prescribed by our naturopath) and I wouldn't like to take more herbs which may interfere with/hinder what we're currently prescribed ....

[terry]

Hi Ladies

Emstar sorry to hear that you also didn't make it this month. I was hoping that at least one of us would get a postive result.

Trubabe sorry to hear about your mum, stay postive though I have friends who have gone through the same sort og thing with there mums and they are all ok now.

Seems like quite a few of us want answers as to why its no happening and have been ordered to have more tests. I agree why don't they just do all the testing upfront.

I spoke with my FS yesterday and was ordered to do more blood tests for various things like protein, thyroid ANA all in all they took 6 viles of blood and by the time I came back to work I felt like passing out. Must have been a combination of that and the heat in melb. Apart from that I need to spend the next 3 months getting healthy again loose some weight (personal training here I come) Anyway I wasn't happy and told my FS as much given that I've been through 2 IUI's and 3 IVF cycles and now they decide to do more tests. I'd be really upset if something showed up on my BT and I've wasted my littles healthy embies. Tick tock time is running out for me and although I'd be happy with one I would really have liked the chance to try for 2 children