Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - July/August 09

Emerald Star - thank you for the welcome! I am sorry to hear that your little bean couldn't stick around :hug: I admire your positive attitude and strength to get back in the game ... that's the spirit! It will happen!

Jasmine Star - That's fantastic news on your successful ET :cheer: Best of luck. You're right, I don't have to stay with this FS (though I like him so far), especially if he gets too $$$ but more importantly if he isn't "listening" to me or sensitive to my needs. But the clinic and he have a very good reputation, so we'll see how it goes, it's early days yet. Thank you for your kind wishes too :) I'm nervous and excited at the same time about the lap :crossfingers: it goes well and we get answers.

Taurean - GL with your ET and back up plan, it sounds good :dance:

Vira - thanks for the welcome!

Hi to everyone else, best of luck with your cycles and take care!

Hi All

Jasminstar....I hope you are ok today and that DH is being more supportive. GL and rest up!!

Loops and Emerald Star..............sorry to hear about the BFN. Stay positive.

Wishes....I have everything crossed that those Prog levels keep on rising!!!!

To everyone else, GL with your journey!!

AFM I had a US and BT today. US showing my endo is at 9cm (FS said 8cm is acceptable) so waiting on results of BT to see what Oestrogen is doing. If all is ok, Prog Pessaries start tomorrow and my FET will be next Tuesday 18th!!!! I'm soooooo excited but am trying to remain calm...pffftt that's bloody hard!!! How soon after that transfer can they test to see the result?? Looking at my past IUI's it was about 17 days after the procedure but of course an IUI is done at ovulation, and the FET is done approx a week after O (i think that's right). This is probably going to sound selfish but DH and I are going away on 4 September (17 days after transfer) and i really want to know by then so I can relax and chill out!!!

Nix - thanks so much, i will. We have only just registered for the safety net, I didnt know anything about it when doing IUI. So I don't know whether we would have reached the safety net - I don't understand how it all works really. And I don't have private health insurance.

Thanks for your support - it was hard and has been very emotional for us because we really thought we had great chances with doing ICSI. For advice - try not to stress to much yet if you can help it (I so know that is easier said than done) but perhaps just cross that bridge if it comes, just because we had no luck doesnt mean you guys will be the same. I really hope you get good eggs at EPU. :crossfingers:

EmeraldStar - Im so very sorry :comfort: You were so bloody close i dont really know what to say. Perhaps thinking positive is the key - that you manged to get that far and so your little miracle will probably go all the way next cycle.
Thinking of you x.
For me personally - im not too sure where to go from here - saving up I suppose and having a bit of a break.

Jas - So :happyforyou: that your embies are beautiful and hatching - sounds very positive. And happy that you will be likely to have a back up plan. All the very best - I hope both stick and you get two precious ones! Its great to see some good news.
Thanks for your comfort and support.

Taureen - I know I said I was going to be mia but kind of isnt happening because everyone in here is so supportive and wonderful - its too hard to leave. Im now happier and more positive to move forward.
As for the $$ - if we sell our tractor we will be right - so that is my focus at the moment - getting that advertised.
I hope that your finances work out but I hope that it wont matter because you will get your BFP. All the best today :crossfingers:

Vira - thanks for your kind words and support - hugs. Hope your Gynae appt. comes around soon.

Wishes - GL in TWW
GL to those waiting etc.
As I said above I havent gone MIA because you are all so lovely and wonderful and supportive in here and you give me hope. Thanks so much xoxo

B2B - sorry I missed you - must have posted at the same time. Thanks for your nice words. All the very best for your FET - hope you get that BFP! GL

Emeraldstar - I am so sorry that your little embie didn't make it. Please know that I am thinking of you. I know it is difficult to regroup for another cycle and really admire your let's get 'em this time attitude.

Wishes - your levels are sounding great! (Although it sounds like you could do with a few extra zzzz's!) I hope your wait is not driving you too crazy, although being so busy at work is a great distraction.

Vira - how are you travelling? Any word on your next appointment?

Mitf - triplets? quads? that could be scary!. although a couple of friends who know that I have started IVF have made flippant comment along the lines of "ooooh, you might have twins or triplets, wouldn't that be cool!" Very hard to say, "well no, that is not actually our aim - would be extremely happy with one" without sounding rude. (Although twins would most certainly be a blessing)
I think sometimes people's (unknowing) attitude is that IVF is a lifestyle decision and you're just not trying hard enough naturally! (Maybe me just being a wee bit sensitive:redface:)too!)
Best of luck for your ET. When is it scheduled for?

Taurean78 - I am with Westmead Fertility Centre and can not fault them. We paid $1450 upfront (on first day of meds). This included all syranel, stims, ultrasounds (as many as required) EPU & ET. They are located at Westmead Hospital but are not directly part of the Hospital. I don't claim much for Medicare at all throughout the year, and we received the $950 back which is fantastic. I also have Private Health cover and have not as yet checked if there is a further rebate that I can claim through them. I haven't as yet looked into what this FET cycle will be. Have you had an update on your blasties today? I have my fingers crossed for you.

Nix76 - Welcome! Hope your scan goes well today. Keep us posted!

Jasminstar - Great to hear your ET went well. I nearly felt like crying when I saw your post! I hope your beautiful blasties continue to bloom..

Hi Babycat, when is your lap scheduled for? Sorry I am a bit out of the loop as I have been MIA after my first cylce.

B2B - Your endo is sounding good. How were your Oestrogen levels? Fingers crossed for you on Tues. Hoping that you can get your results before your holiday.

Hey loops, thinking of you and hoping that you are feeling a little better.

How are you travelling MissK?

AFM - waiting for AF so I can start meds to regulate my cycle for FET.

Sorry to anyone I may have missed... big hello to you all.:hello:

(Sorry for the megapost, it's been a while....)

Sorry I haven't been able to offer advise/support, I haven't been able to read/post for a few days and feel I am way behind!

My lastest is, started injections of puregon last Weds, BT Saturday, moving very quickly, lowered my Puregon dose and stated me straight on Orgalutran. BT & US on Monday, 19 Follicles, 2 at 17 + 18 mm, the rest between 10-14, they want the others to catch up, I have another BT & US tomorrow.

Hope everyone else is well. I will try and keep up and offer some more personal replies form here on in!

Wow, it's like peak hour in here this morning!!!! LOL. :bump:

and what's even better BTB is you can feel the positive vibes coming from everyone!!

Hi Ladies,

I have been hanging out all morning and my clinic has finally called with my day 4 update. We have 1 x morula, 1 x compacting (almost morula) 1 x 9 cells, 3 x 8 cell and the poor little embie that still hasn't moved. So it looks like we are definitely going to loose the one, transfer one, and the rest they will keep till Thursday to see if they catch up and hopefully all be frozen.

I am about to head of for an acupunture session and ET is planned for 8.30 tomorrow morning. Afterwards I am taking the day off so I can chill out at home while my little embie hopefully beds down.

BabyCat - in answer to your question from yesterday. The cells I am referring to are the rate at which my embies are splitting, post EPU & fertilisation, but prior to ET. Most clinics will call each day to give an update on how many embies are still viable and how they have progressed overnight. We had 12 follies which resulted in 10 eggs at EPU. Of these 3 were immature and discarded and 7 fertilized. Of these it looks like we have lost another 1, 2 are nice and strong, and 4 are a little slow.

Taurean - I am dying to know how your little embies have progress too. What time is EPU scheduled?

Loops - the safety net allows you too receive 80% of all your out-patient medical expenses back once you have reached the $1,111 threshold. A lot of people reach it before they even start IVF due to FS appointments, test etc. It runs from Jan to Dec and you would probably have already reached it with your IUI costs. Medicare will automatically take into account the amounts you have spent this year so you will probably get 80% of the IVF costs as a refund...... which is great because you can put it towards your next attempt. Also, a lot of people don't realise you can also claim a 20% offset (20 cents per $) on your tax if your medical expenses are above $1,500 in a financial year (this is your actual out of pocket costs after PHI, Medicare refunds etc). You can register for on-line services via the Medicare website which allows you to get a print out of all your medical expenses for last FY and you may be able to claim a refund, if not this tax time, definitely next tax cycle. If you want more detail I can send you a PM with some internet links.

Tantee - Yes twins would be a blessing but any more than that is a little too scary. We do only have 2 arms after all! I don't think you are being over sensitive at all. A lot of people have many misconceptions about infertility and IVF. The amount of people that say to me ''you probably just need to relax, why don't you take a holiday'. I just roll my eyes and smile politely.

B2B - fantastic news about your follies. Remember to keep you fluids up. GL with your next scan tomorrow. Do you know when EPU will be?

Baby2Bee - there certainly are a lot of positive vibes in here. It is so exciting to hear everyone's news and I find myself popping in all the time to see if there are any new posts. Fantastic news about your endometrium and FET next Tuesday.... I know I always feel like I am actually getting somewhere when a date has been set and I have something to look forward too.

Vira - Hi, how's things over in London? Did you manage to get an appointment with the Gynaec?

Wishes - I started my pessaries yesterday with my first morning one today. I thought I would be able to go back to sleep after I put it in but that didn't happen. I can't believe you have to get up at 3.30!! that is crazy! Great to heart they are doing there job though.... your progesterone levels are excellent!

Jasminstar - :stickyvibesboy::stickyvibesgirl:

EmeraldSatr - Hi, I hope you are well and looking forward to the good things which are surely in store for you!

Loops - I've been thinking about it all morning ....that I forgot to mention yesterday that on top of your medicare safety net, once you hit over $1500 out of pocket expense you can claim that on your tax!

I see that mitf has also mentioned this! It is so confusing - I think I understand about 80% of it all and still get confused reading it! The best thing would be to gather all your receipts and go to a medicare office (they are painful as there are so many people in them most of them time) or you could call them and just ask lots of questions until you understand how it works! If you have had expenses all year though mitf is right - you have probably reached your safety net limit already and that means you can get 80% back for any expense after the initial $1111.00. Glad to hear you are registered for safety net now - make sure DH is on the same account so all your costs go towards it together. I'm not sure if the safetynet can be backdated - i.e. it runs per calandar year - so not sure if nwo that you just registered if it will include all your costs for tis year - if so - you are in luck!

Also - another thing I am sure I read somewhere (and woudl be something we should all ask the accountant) is with the out of pocket expenses over $1500 - claiming back on tax thing - I think this can include your DH's as well - you just claim them on either yours or his tax return. But not sure!!

Away from the financials however....thank you to all your warm welcome's - you are all lovely ladies and it is such an interesting read - especially now that I am starting to come up to the next stage of learning - follicle sizes and egg numbers!! I can see how supportive it is to bounce your thoughts & feelings around with like minded & same situation people!

I had my 1st US this morning and all is "lovely and quiet", lining is 2mm and so I start on gonal injections (150 - small dose I beleive) this evening. Next scan next Tuesday - will see if there is much activity going on if not I beleive they will up the dose or stick on it for a few days more and US again a few days later.

I'm smiling but freaking that I could be doing an EPU in just over a week! :pray:

It is ineteresting you all seem to go for the blastie - which is day 5 yeah? I am with Melbourne IVF and so not sure what they 'like' to do as I beleive it varies from place to place in terms of what they think about day 2/3 transfer v's day 5 or so. Are any of you ladies with MIVF?

Tantee ... :hello: back at ya. I am scheduled for a lap on 20 August. Hope AF comes quickly for you and you can get started on your next cycle!

Mitf ... thanks for the explanation ;) ... getting there!

Loops ... hope you do check in once in a while and I'm glad you're feeling the support! Good luck selling that tractor, I hope you sell it quickly.

I'm off to catch up on some reading for uni.

Nix, I am with City Fertility - St Kilda Rd.

Take care all.

Thanks once again lovely ladies,

That sounds great Mitf - thanks for the hope of lots of money back.
Collecting my receipts this financial year is one thing I have been doing already because my mum told me to do it ages ago so I should get some back this tax statement. As for DH's - im not sure on that one because he has been running his own business - farm tax - which is a whole other kettle of fish. But we will make sure we go through it all with our accountant.

Thanks so much for all your help ladies.:grouphug:

Hi to all you wonderful women!

Well I can't believe I have gotten to the day before transfer! It seems like it's been such a long road and this is the closest we have ever been. When I left work today, one of the cars I saw had the numberplate BFP... I would like to think of it as a good omen:pray:

I had to chase my clinic up as they still hadn't phoned by 1:30pm and they finally called back to say that ET is scheduled for tomorrow at 11:30am. So I booked acupuncture for 9am and then again for 4:45pm as she likes to see you twice on the day of transfer. When I asked the nurse how my embies were doing today, she said "Oh no! We don't disturb them on Day 4!" :rolleyes: Uh... sorry for asking!!! So I just have to wait until tomorrow and hope for the best. Like Mitf, I am taking the day off and trying my best to chill out. Will be buying some strawberries as I have read in the past that they are good for helping implantation and have also heard that DTD on day of ET can be good too but I'll check on that with clinic tomorrow!

jasminstar - Thanks so much for the encouragement. I felt really positive yesterday for the first time in the past 10 days or so. I hope your remaining embies have progressed and hope that you are well and not inside your own head too much IYKWIM.

Mitf - No, we didn't do ICSI as DH has good, strong swimmers. ICSI at my clinic is an additional $340 though and the embryologist told me they only perform rescue ICSI about once every 3 months as there is a risk that a sperm has already penetrated the egg but not yet fertilised it. I hadn't realised it was so rare? I think in part it is a Sydney thing and in part the clinic goes by the good name it has in the industry. I went with them because of my FS and would have gone wherever he was. When are you having your EPU? Congrats on your embies - they have really come along since yesterday. Can't wait to hear how you go.:crossfingers:

Vira - Thanks for the good wishes. We are all dying to know whether you've secured your appt yet?

Wishes - you poor, tired bugger! That's an early start for you. Can't wait to join you in the TWW. Yes, I am doing a Day 5 transfer. It's great that you are keeping busy - just make sure you stop to smell the roses every now and then!

Babycat - Thanks for the good wishes - they're much appreciated.

Baby2Bee - That is great news from your U/S. I really hope for you that your B/T is just as positive. Not sure how soon they can test - sorry. And I don't think you sound selfish at all! Sounds pretty fair to me.

Nix76 - Good news on your U/S. It is all systems go when you start on the FSH! If you look back to page 6 of this thread, about half way down the page there is a post from me that talks about 5 day blastocyst transfers. Hope this gives you some answers.

Loops12 - It seems that today has been overwhelmingly filled with positive news for you if it happens that your Safety Net can be backdated to include your ICSI! All the best with selling your tractor. DH is getting ready to sell his dirt bike and last night I was wondering about cashing in some of his hard-earned long-service leave for the cash! Does that make me a bad wife?! I'm so proud of you for getting back in here.

:grouphug: to everyone. And a huge THANK YOU for all the well wishes and positive vibes being sent.

xxTaurean78

Hi ladies,

I havent had access to a internet for a few days so Im a bit behind. I spent a good half hour typing a long post Friday night and it disappeared and didnt have time to retype but I have been thinking of everyone.

So sorry Emerald Star, I really hoped that this would be your time and was so saddened to hear things didn't progress.

Taurean and Mitf congrats on great embies, sounds like their doing wonderfully! Good luck for tomorrow. My FS made me laugh at my ET, he told me that most women wlk out of the clinic like this - then proceeded to walk with his legs crossed, and reassured me that once it was in it would not fall out! That is exactly what I had worried about, stupid maybe but you never know!

Hope everyone else is ok in what they are up to at the moment.

I am now 6 days post 2day transfer and have started to feel a bit of pain today which is very much like period pain, aching lower back, bloating and dull abdo pain. Not good and I've had a big cry. I have been positive but realistic and even though I have prepared myself for this not to work I think when AF signs arrive it is so distressing. I dont even know when she is actually due after all this treatment but usually have short cycles so would not be surprised if its in the next couple of days.

xxx

Hey Taureen,

Thanks for that - I did go back to page 6 and saw your def from your clinic - pretty much how I vagualy understood it but that is quiet clear. DH says we should use that and send to our FS and see what he says - have not quite worked out what his thoughts on transfer days are. Guess we will find out soon enough.

Had my first injection tonight - it was not too bad at all! And if anyone is reading this and has not had to do injections yet - don't be worried or scared, its a tiny ***** and then you feel nothing really! Mind you I was getting DH to do mine!!

Best of luck for your ET tomorrow. I have lots of :crossfingers: & :bluedust::pink-babydust: for you.

Night for now!:asleep:

Hi girls, just popping in for an update. Things are not looking good for me this cycle. Was "poking around" a bit this morning looking for signs and I didn't have to go very far when I found red blood just on the inside. My heart just sank. I am 10dpo today and it's almost like clockwork for my body to start to show visible signs of AF by today. My prediciton is that the blood will just sit up there for a couple of days until AF arrives properly, or it might become external spotting, but either way, it's bad.

Every month this happens, and every month I try to convince myself that it's not what it looks like, but every month it ends with AF, so I don't see why this month would be any different. My BT isn't scheduled until Monday 17th, but I think I'll ask to bring that forward to this Sat, because if history is anything to go by with me, I'd say I'll have AF by Sat, and I don't feel like wasting pessaries (or my time) when I know it's for no reason. I also have another BT tomorrow re follow up progesterone levels, and I'm going to ask if they know at what point does prog levels start dropping if pregnancy hasn't been achieved. Because my levels tomorrow could already indicate a drop in progesterone which could also indicate that this month will be another BFN. I might also see if they can sneak in a hcg check tomorrow too, just to put me out of my misery. Tomorrow will only be 11dpo, but as I usually get AF aroung 13dpo, if it hasn't work, the blood test should already show that by tomorrow I would think.

I was feeling pretty low this morning, and didn't go back to sleep for my extra hour after doing pessary, so have been awake since 3.30am. And I'm in for a 9-10 hour day at work for the next 3 days, so all in all, I'm pretty depressed right now.

Sorry but I'm just not up to in-depth personals today. Although I am thinking of mitf and taurean for their EPU today. Good luck.

And good luck to everyone else out there whatever stage you're up to in your cycle.

Will keep you all posted.

Wishes xoxo

Wishes - im so sorry darl. I know how you feel and we just know our bodies dont we. I knew AF was coming as soon as I started to get headaches. But anything is possible and just maybe this time it could be implantation. I will be hoping and crossing fingers and toes that AF doesnt come for you. All the best xo.

Wishes I'm really sorry for your news! I know it's hard.....it's heartbreaking! Keep you chin up and remain positive!!

BT came back yesterday. FS said Oestrogen wasn't as high as it could be but they doubled it up and told me to commence pessaries with FET on Sunday.....I was pretty pumped however I decided to ring FS back and question whether we should be waiting and trying to get the levels up more. My fave nurse said it was fine and quickly brushed me off.......only to ring back within 5 minutes and say that she would actually prefer to postpone it now to get me levels up more.........another week!! bugger....but it's better to be safe than sorry!!!! Another BT planned for Monday next week and then hopefully FET on Saturday 22 August. Pregnancy result will then be planned for Friday 4 Sept....the day I leave on my holiday!!! eeeeek!!!

Well lovely ladies, I just got my official BFN, so stupid the way they make you get a blood test when you know for sure you're not pg.

Thanks for all your support.

Good luck to you all, getting your BFP's
Much love xoxox

Sorry Loops! You are very right though......you know your own body!!!

Wishes, try and stay positive. I know you know your own body and all but you may be wrong. As Loops said it may be implantation discharge. I really hope you are wrong and sending you lots of :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy: I hope they can give you an early test so you don't have to go through the whole thing while thinking it's pointless. FX and every lucky wish I can send your way :goodluck:

Hi Girls,

Nix76 - Glad the info cleared things up. Glad your injection wasn't too bad - I found them pretty tolerable and did all of them myself. Thanks for the luck! I wish you loads of it too.

Wishes - Thank you for thinking of me even when things are clearly not going well for you. Did you manage to get them to bring your BT forward? Try and take care of yourself and maybe get an early night if you can? I am thinking of you and still cross my fingers that it's not AF but as everyone is saying, you know your body best.

Baby2Bee - Good on your for questioning them. Although it means a delay, like you said it is all for the best and I'm so glad you'll know by the time your holiday rolls around. Good luck with it all.

So today I had 1 x Grade 1 blastocyst transferred and a few sessions of acupuncture to try and "seal the deal". We had 1 other blastie to put on ice which was pretty much how we thought it would pan out. 4 eggs - 2 to transfer.

I'm moving on over to the 2 week wait thread but will still pop my head in from time to time to see how you wonderful people are going. Thanks for all your support so far.

xxTaurean78

Taurean and Mitf, I hope you both went well today and while I was typing that just went back and saw your post Taurean - you're always doing that to me! Delighted you went well and got your grade 1 too - and of course one is reserve is always a bit of a relief.
I didn't know there was a 2WW thread - might pop over for a look. I did read one of the 2WW diaries on BB before and found it very frustrating as it was lets try, here we go, boom 2WW and we're pregnant. Green eyed monster in me was kinda going "no fair!". Anyway will pop over for a look but stay in here checking too. I am a bit demented on the wait - back to work tommorow which will help distract me. Then Darwin on Sunday (3 weeks work there) - I've rung ahead and confirmed my pathology can be done in a lab there close to my hotel at 7am so noone I work with there will even know.

Mitf, let us know how you got on when you feel up to it :)

Hi Jasminstar,

Yes, I do always seem to do that to you! I don't want to abandon these fantastic people for good but the TWW is handy for us crazy heads, sending ourselves demented! That's great news that you can get your labs done in Darwin. I hope you manage to get some time in the sun up there in between working (though we can't complain about the Sydney weather ATM).
How did you get on with your other eggs that were a bit slower? Did you get a chance to freeze any?

My clinic is letting my 3rd one go till Day 6 but said they don't hold much hope for it.

xxTaurean78

Hi Taurean,

Forgot I hadn't posted the news. They didn't ring yesterday morning so I gave up hope at all and then they rang around 12:30 to say that two made it to blastie stage and they were freezing them. Have to say I was pretty thrilled. Not that I'm jinxing this try but I really feel there's just that little bit less pressure when I have a back-up. I hope your little one has a growing spurt overnight - you never know I was told by FS that I had none to freeze and look what happened. :goodluck:

Hi again Taurean, I can't find the 2WW forum can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Sorry,

Don't know the right way to do this but here is the link
http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...t-aug-oct.html

Otherwise, at the very top left of your page where it says Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Forums ~ BellyBelly > Conception > Long Term TTC , click on Long Term TTC and then scroll down the page and the thread titles are there.

HTH!

Hi Ladies,

Wishes I feel for you. I'm pretty new to all this so can't fully relate but it must be so hard. I agree with you all though; we do 'just know' our bodies and have an inkling. But let's just hope on this occasion you are wrong!

Loops - sorry to hear about yor BFN too. I can't remember or not sure that I read anywhere - but hope you have some in back up so you don't have to go through a whole new cycle again.

Check in with all you fab gals in a few days. Stay smiling :-)

Hi Ladies,

ET went well today. Thanks for thinking of me Jasminstar & wishes.

The 1 little blastocyst transfer went to plan this morning, although my FS forgot to remove the speculum!! My FS was so busy answering the nurse questions and forgot, I couldn?t get a word in. It was like a funny scene out of a movie with me trying to pipe in. They were quiet embarrassed when I finally managed to jump in and ask them to remove it!! I had follow up acupuncture afterwards before spending the day pottering around the house. Of our 7 embies that fertilized - we transferred 1, have lost two, will freeze 2 and are awaiting final confirmation regarding the freezing of the other 2 little ones.

Jasminstar - so glad to hear that two of your little embies made it to blastie stage and were able to be frozen. As you say FX that you won't need them but it is always good to have back up..... if not for now, for when it's time for DD#2 or 3!

Taurean - Great to hear your ET went well and you managed to get one embie for freeze. I really hope your BPF number plate is an omen and I will see you in the 2WW. Also, did you ask your clinic about DTD on ET day?

Loops - I know you expected you BFN but it does make it any easier. All the best as you rest up in preparation for attempt #2. I truly hope you get your well deserved BPF soon. x

Baby2Bee ? As you say it's probably best to wait a week so that everything is aligned perfectly and you are giving your little embie the best possible chance. Good news could make for a fantastic holiday!!

Wishes - I am so sorry to hear that you think AF might be on the way. My :pray: are with you. I truly hope that you get your well and truly deserved BFP. These crazy work hours can't be helping!! I hope you get some well deserved rest soon.

Nix76 - glad to hear your first US and injection went well. I managed to do my injections myself as I can't handle the thought of anyone else jabbing me.

Hi to Vira, BabyCat, EmeraldStar, B2B and anyone else lurking!

I am also popping over to the TWW thread but will be lurking and stop in to say hi and offer any advice where I can.

Mitf xo

Hi ladies it sure has been busy in here lately!
In case you didn't see the notice I wanted to let you know we have a new LTTTC/AC moderator - Lenny. There is a thread about it HERE.

Sending you all :bluedust: xx

B2B thanks for your support and care. All the best to you 2 xo

Taureen, Mitf and Jasminstar - one again, thanks for all your support and encouragement. All the very best to all of you in the TWW. Hope to see some BFP's very soon. xo

Nix - thanks for your support and encouragement. No unfortunately we didnt get any freeze - that is why I am so heartbroken, because we have no money now and no baby and have to go through all the crap again. Sorry for the negativity.
All the best to you. xo

Hi!

AF finally arrived finally! it was 6 days late!

I start another stim cycle this month :dance: - I never thought I would be happy about jabbing myself, waiting around for past month feeling unproductive drives me batty!

Has anyone got any idea side effects on how lucerin and Gonal -F are different to orgalutran and puregon (hormone, weight, mental state!?)

Good news, my day 21 follical scan has jumped from a D grade to B grade.

good luck to everyone - babydust

hey girls

Thanks to Dusty for sending me in here, I have posted in the main section. This month marks my very first IVF cycle, I started my first dose of Synarel today...ugh horrible stuff. I am very cranky lol, but I think that maybe normal PMS :redface:

I have been reading through some of your posts and have already learnt so much just from reading, but I feel I still have a long way to go, so I hope you all dont mind if I continue to hover around

Hey Tracy,

Welcome! :) It is a great site with lots of great girls and loads of good information and support! I have been reading now and then since I found out I needed IVF and only just started posting now that I started my cycle.

I'm on my first down reg cycle and started synarel on Aug 29. Just started gonal injections 3 nights ago - just did my 3rd and they are pretty good still! Didn't feel a thing tonight. But Dh is doing them for me - I really don't think I could inject myself.

I'm still on Synarel - twice a day, some days it is worse than others - the taste & all. But overall I don't think its too bad - although I have had a headache for 2 weeks now & am certain it is due to that.

I'm doing ICSI too! Are you in Melbourne by chance? I'm at Melbourne IVF.

Hey Loops,

Sorry ... I missed your last post. Sorry to hear that you din't have any backup's- that is really hard to take :( Please don't apologise for the negativity! I'm not sure how I would be holding it together at all.

There isn't much else I can say and nothing that makes it all better - but I hope something comes along to change the finance's and you get to have another go real soon when you are ready.

Seeing all the stories of all these ladies having to go through many cycles and procedures it makes me so upset about how expensive it all is and how there is so little government support for it all.

Anyway - try stay positive.

Hey Hey Ladies!!

looks like I am soooo far behind this thread has just gone crazy :O
Just a quickie from me I have a headache and am soo tired!

Got blood test results back and I have had to up my dosage as my silly ovaries have decided to stay sleeping cause they are too darn lazy to do some work.. So more bloods on Sunday then find out my results on Sunday night :)

Much Love to you all xxoo

thx Nix76 and good luck to you.

Im in WA

Thanks Nix

Hi and welcome Tracy - all the very best to you.

AFM - I have an appointment with our FS on Sept 10 so hopefully we will be able to get something happening after that and perhaps find out why it didnt work.

Gl to all, im thinking of you

hi guys sorry been so slack, sorry no personals, just letting you know i am still alive. chat soon