DH and I are about to go through our fourth ET. Have 12 frosties, which is fantastic, but I'm a bit worried that I've had a few chemical pregnancies that are yet undiagnosed. We've always been treated for male infertility, so it concerns me that no one has been particularly interested in my fertility. Having said that, I don't have any history, come from a big family, am healthy and young...should probably focus on the positives rather than on the endless possible negatives!
Had my first scan on Friday, which was Day 10. Next scan will be next Wednesday, Day 15. I don't expect to get the surge until Wednesday or Thursday, which means ET will be next weekend some time.
I'm doing acupuncture which is lovely, and am being extra-good with my supplements and eating. I've also cut out a lot of caffeine in the last week, which I'm really proud of. Have replaced tea with chamomile, and coffee with decaf. I'm trying to think positive and keep having spontaneous visions of myself holding a baby (does anyone else find themselves doing this?). But of course I am soooo scared of it not working, or ending in early m/c, like last time.
Anyway, I have an essay to write, and have got the sniffles today ...wondering whether it's Piggy Flu, as I live in the heart of the flu suburbs in Melbourne...Should go get some rest.
Well I'm off the TWW thread with a BFN. Anyhoo, I have bounced back pretty well, considering one friend just gave birth to a little boy (1st IVF), and another is starting to show (1st IVF)!!! So AF reared her ugly head 2 days after BT, and it was strange because I usually go for about 5 days. This time it was SUPER heavy but only lasted for 3 ???? Maybe my endo was no good . Well, because I have no frosties its a full stim cycle, EPU 7th August, begin pill Sunday. I think I'm cycling with Lionfish again. I must say though, tonites bottle of wine was FANTASTIC!!
Well the Lap & Hyst went well on Friday. The aesthetic wasn't too bad, quiet a surreal experience. It felt like seconds between closing my eyes in the theatre and then waking up in the hospital bed. It turned out that I had been out of theatre for about an hour! I am recovering quiet quickly, actually doing a lot better than I had expected. I have some bruising and discomfort but that should clear up quickly. DH has been fantastic, dotting on my every need......he even cleaned the floors!!
mellmell - sorry to hear about your BFN. It seems it is the time for babies. My husband and i just had 3 friends have 4 girls born in 4 days (1 set of twins). I hope you dreams come true soon and have better luck with your BFP this time.
Mrs P and Juniper - GL with the TWW. I hope you are managing to keep your mind busy!
Sandygirl - I hope your BT& ultrasound went well.
Persephone1 - I hope you are felling better soon, particularly before and your ET.
I haven't really had time to catch up on everyone else's movements, but wishing all the best at your various points in treatment.
Okay, so the procastination is getting out of hand. I have, however, completed 31% of my essay (yes, I used a calculator to work that out).
A question just occurred to me and I thought I'd see what others thought.
I've had three ETs now, the first was a freshie following a stim cycle, so included luteal phase support.
The second ET was a bit odd, and I started bleeding four days after ET and was put on pessaries just in case it was a prog problem. My prog later checked out okay, so we'll never know why I started bleeding.
The third ET, my prog checked out okay and I didn't have any luteal phase support at all. This was the cycle that we got a high reading BFN.
My SIL, who believes she is an IVF guru, tells me that I'm a 'brave woman for having a natural FET with no support.' Is this true? Does everyone else have luteal phase support after a FET?
I'm doing all the natural stuff (acupuncture, supplements, etc) but wanted to know if medication following a FET is normal for others. ???
Wouldloveabubba - thanks for the invite to join you girls......i will have to read up and get to know you all. Please feel free girls to tell me your story (in brief) which will help me to get to know you.....otherwise i have alot of reading to do.
AFM, well i have had 2 unsuccessful iui's and tomorrow (tuesday) i have my first appointment for ivf. don't know what to expect yet. I'm on AF day 3 day 4 tomorrow and some girls are telling me i will have to wait until next month to start my cycle...i'm already bummed out about that. Let you all know after my appointment with FS.
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Me 40
right tube removed
DH 42
Good count low motility
TTC #1 for 2 years
1x natural ectopic 2007
IUI #1 18 April 2009
IUI #2 19 May 2009
IVF #1 9 June 2009
Persephone1, I did a natural FET in December and was put on pessaries (2/day) after ET. My Dr said he didn't think I'd need them but he'd give them to me anyway.
Emerald Star, good luck with your appointment. If you're doing the down-regulation protocol (most common protocol) you will have to wait until next cycle because you need to start suppression 7 days before AF arrives.
Hi girls
went and saw FS this morning and i have to wait this month out and start next month!!!
we will try naturally this month and hope we won't need IVF...thats just wishful thinking.
all of you on the 2ww - good luck and BFP to you all.
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...wondering whether it's Piggy Flu, as I live in the heart of the flu suburbs in Melbourne...Should go get some rest.
Back on the rollercoaster
. Well, because I have no frosties its a full stim cycle, EPU 7th August, begin pill Sunday. I think I'm cycling with Lionfish again. I must say though, tonites bottle of wine was FANTASTIC!!
Meds or Natural FET?
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