Well, what a ****ty week I've had. First some personals!
Mindhugs - good luck in your 2ww hunny! Rest up and think positive. I have a clotting disorder (Factor V Leiden) which means I am more likely to develop blood clots also. Have you seen a haemotologist about it? Mine and my FS prescribed Clexane (yay, extra jabs - not) which I took daily while taking Puregon, then I also took for 10 days after my EPU. It comes in single-use needles so while it is another jab, it's not too bad. You do have to be careful and not rub the injection site or you'll get a massive bruise.
Babytruj - I've been having acupuncture for the last couple of years to help with stress and fertility. I just had my 1st IVF and I had the acu before the cycle (to get me 'ready'), then while taking FSH I had a couple of sessions to help egg development, then I had a session the morning of my transfer (good to relax you as well as get your uterus ready!) then I also had a session the day after, and a further week after that. Obviously you don't have to have quite so many treatments but I feel it really helps me mentally with stress etc.
mitf - glad things are moving forward for you!
krikkit - how did your appt on Friday go? Have they decided when EPU will be?
JBM - hope you are feeling much better soon. Bring on September!
juniper76 - well we are in the same boat aren't we? Here's hoping the next month passes quickly.
AFM - well first I got the BFN on Monday. Phlebotomist gives me the biggest bruise I've ever had from a blood test, which I subsequently have had to hide all week at work. Then on Tuesday the clinic call unexpectedly and tell me if I want I can go straight into another cycle. That is, when AF arrives, that is Day 1. They tell me my estrogen levels are low, and that they think this is an option for me given that I don't normally get AF without assistance.
So I think well, I think I can handle it. Plus a month just seems like such a long time to wait (as we all know). So on Wednesday night I start getting a few cramps, and then on Thursday have the worst AF cramps I've EVER had, in fact could hardly drive to work. Took some painkillers which worked after about an hour, but then I forgot to re-dose and was in agony 4 hours later. Ended up leaving work early as I couldn't sit down.
So Friday morning get up and (TMI warning here) pass the biggest clot ever. Like freaking MASSIVE and am secretly glad it happened before I'm in the clinic having my scan (how embarrassing would that have been). Get to the clinic and go in for my scan and they have some problems finding my ovaries, which they often do. Then suddenly they start talking about cysts. Yep. I have 2 'large' cysts on each ovary, up to 3 x 4cm in size.
So, cycle cancelled.
Talk about a rollercoaster week. So now I am back taking Progynova for 3 weeks then Provera for a week to bring on AF and then it's IVF #2. Providing the cysts have gone by then. Has anyone else had cysts before? This is new to me and slightly scary.
Well - that was my ****ty week on the IVF rollercoaster. Looking forward to re-grouping over the next month and getting into a more postive head space .
I was given this thread on a blog. I am looking forward to chatting to people that are in the same boat. I am on my first cycle of IVF(ICSI). I finish my pill next week and am on Synarel at the moment. I am looking forward to my scan on the 1/July. Then i will know when to start my injections. Just wishing for a little miracle at the end.
hi girls,
well this morning AF arrived along with a flood of emotions and tears. at first finger crossed it was only spotting but an hour later pretty sure there was too much and now it hasn't stopped. Very sad, was a lot more positive this time around. Stayed in bed until 2pm feeling rotten, and most of all hating my body for letting us down again. BT is not until Thursday, but whats the point. :BFN: DH and i to have a talk this afternoon to see where to from here. For sure we will try again, but i think perhaps one more go and then a bit of a break to recover, mostly psychologically.
thanks for listening and good luck to you all. wish you all the very best, such a tough time for us all.
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Hey Hey girls just a quick update from me got a call from FS with my BT results and it seems like my body is failing me again the surgery only helped me to ovulate that 1 time which we missed and now I am not ovulating again! I had a massive cry to DH after getting off the phone it just breaks my heart.. So now another BT on wednesday and we are seeing where to from here
Miss K, I'm sorry to hear about your ovulation... Be strong because things will work out for you! You need to keep trying! FS will have a great plan for you!!
EsmeraldStar, Loops12, Mitf and Hopes, you will have your cycle starting soon!! GL! you will be all fine!!
babytruj, Mrs P, JayeJaye, so sorry for your BFN, I'm sending very good vibes for your next cycle soon! Mrs P, I had a cyst removed from my ovary Dec/08. My FS didn't want start IVF until I had it gone naturally or removed by Lap, there's a risk of infection during EPU.
Krikkit, GL with your EPU soon!!
Mindhugs, Juniper76, baby2bee GL with your FET! I'm now on the same boat as you girls and can not wait to have the snow bub transferred!
I'm hanging in there... On Saturday I had a scan and my uterus lining was 7.7mm, which is not that great but close to the desirable 8mm. So FS increased my dose of Proginova (which is making me so nauseous... ) Still taking Synarel and started yesterday evening the Crenone. They going to thaw 4 embies today!! (and today is my B'day! so hopefully we will have a good healthy one in this batch as the best present ever!) Transfer will be on Friday and I'm very excited for it!!! We never got to this stage so it's all new for us!!
MrsP, sorry to hear about the cysts. FX they go on their own.
esperan, Happy Birthday! GL with the FET. We're not doing one yet because we only have one snowbaby and I'm worried about it not surviving the thaw. We're going to get some testing done this cycle and then do another fresh cycle in July or August.
B2B - hope you can occupy yourself with the wait. GL for future go's.
JBM - hope you're feeling better. GL for Sept!
Krikkit - Hope you get to do your transfer soon. GL
Mrs P - sorry about your rollercoaster week. Hope you can get rid of those nasty cysts and move forward ASAP.
Hopes - hi and Im at a similar stage to you - currently on the pill for 1st IVF. I start on Syranel early next month. I have EPU at the end of July - 27th i think. GL and to you!
JayeJaye - Hi. Sorry about AF. GL, i hope you can get things happening soon.
Mrs M - Hi. GL with losing your weight and moving onto IVF.
Miss K - so sorry you've had troubles. GL with the BT - hope they have some positive advice and actions for you.
Esperan - Happy Birthday! Hope you've had a nice day. All the best for your transfer - very exciting!!
Juniper - GL with the test for July/Aug IVF.
AFM - just on down reg (pill) for 1st IVF - trying to keep occupied to pass the time and trying to work out how on earth we are going to pay for this!
Sorry If ive missed anyone and sorry to those that have had BFN's this cycle - thinking of you all x
Last edited by Loops12; June 22nd, 2009 at 03:55 PM.
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Hi Girls,
Yesterday I spoke with the lab and from 7 embies, 4 survived the thaw. So now I just need to have fingers crossed for at least one go to blastocyst... I'm very anxious...
Hi ladies - it has been a long time since i last posted, and as i'm nearing a FET (Mon 29th), i have been doing a bit of lurking!! Esperan your post yesterday caught my eye - we share the same birthday - so a very happy bday to you, and hope we both get the best bday presents ever
I'm really looking forward to my FET, and have been feeling great since i stopped the pill (i'm terrible on the pill, turn into cranky pants)
May not do a lot of posting, but wishing all the best to everyone
Hi Theresep
happy b'day to you too!!!
Good luck on your FET!
I haven't heard again from the lab so the 4 embies might be still going well... Tomorrow I will be calling the lab to check...
Good luck to all you beautiful girls - the support on here is amazing.
I have some catching up to do - haven't been on BB for awhile but we've started FET cycle and needed some support. We only have one ice baby left from our last cycle and I'm really worried about the thawing process. From what I have read it looks like they often thaw more than one to get a blastocyst.
The HRT is mucking with me - mood swings, nausea and I'm feeling really flat. Is this normal?
I'm also wondering how I am going to lay down for half an hour in the morning after using pessaries - I have a 16mth old, how do you lay down for half an hour on the lounge?
Anyway - I'm back and strapped in for the roller coaster ride. I'm going to try and catch up with where everyone is up to, it might take a little bit to get into the swing of things.
Loops , Hi and Thankyou for the welcome. I finish the pill today, it's another step. I have waited two years for this. It is moving along really quick. The synarel has been giving me headaches but i feel ok. I am wishing you all the luck in the world.
JBM , Thankyou for the welcome.
Mindhugs , Thankyou for the tip about the injections. I am not looking forward to them. Good luck
Esperan - GL with your four embies and the transfer
theresep - Hi and All the very best for Monday.
JanieS - Hi and GL with the thawing process and everything leading up to your FET
Hopes - Glad you are happy and excited and that the Syranel isnt affecting you too badly. Its so great that we have a much greater chance of getting pg finally. All the very best of luck to you x
Miss K - excellent news - very exciting. Sound very promising - GL
Mindhugs and Mrs P – It’s so good to know someone else has done it too, during and after. My Gynae is not so keen on it, so haven’t really said anything to her. After my IUI I was too stressed to do anything! But might give it a try this cycle!
MindHugs - Good Luck with the TWW.
Mrs P - sorry about the BFN, and all the stresses of last week. Take the month and relax a little. And think that this month wasn’t meant to be.
Hopes – Welcome. Everyone here is great, and always full of advise.
JayeJaye – sorry about BFN. Its such a harsh blow when you think so positively during the month…
Miss K – Yay for the ovulation!! What have they said after the blood test?
Esperan – Happy Birthday for Monday. Good Luck for your transfer. Hope your embies are good ones! You mentioned your embies going to blastocyst. Is that the normal procedure in Australia? I know someone in the UK who recommended that we get the embies to that stage, but the one FS I saw in Singapore said he doesn’t do that as there is no proof it works better.
Theresep Happy Birthday for Monday as well! Good luck!
Loops21 – good luck with the IVF
JanieS80 – Good luck with your cycle. Any chance you can get a friend over to help look after your
Daughter? Or is it everyday that you have Pessaries (I don’t know what those are)
AFM - I went for a scan last Friday (Day 8) and was told that I had follies on both ovaries, but neither of them looked dominant, although there was one slightly bigger in the Right side (right side is useless cos I’ve had my Right fallopian tube removed) So we decided that we would give it a break this month. Going to try and see some IVF specialists here in Singapore, and try and find one we like. I’m also worried about when we do IVF, as I am away at the end of October, and was told I shouldn’t travel in 1st 3 months if we are pregnant... But think I have decided that if the time is right to do IVF we will, and I will cancel my trip. It will be worth it. (even if my friends hate me for cancelling)
Feel a bit bloated this month – think I can actually feel my ovaries more swollen. We’ve been BDing this week to try naturally, even though it’s probably a waste of time, but the practice is fun! Got an appointment with a FS on Tuesday, and gonna try start Acupuncture tonight (If I can get an appointment) I do think it helped me last cycle as I had 2 good sized eggs on Day 8 before any Gonal F to help them grow!
Good luck everyone wherever you are in your cycles..
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at first finger crossed it was only spotting but an hour later pretty sure there was too much and now it hasn't stopped. Very sad, was a lot more positive this time around. Stayed in bed until 2pm feeling rotten, and most of all hating my body for letting us down again. BT is not until Thursday, but whats the point. :BFN: DH and i to have a talk this afternoon to see where to from here. For sure we will try again, but i think perhaps one more go and then a bit of a break to recover, mostly psychologically.
sounds like you need a group hug.
I'm back!!
You need to keep trying! FS will have a great plan for you!!
you will be all fine!!
Mrs P, I had a cyst removed from my ovary Dec/08. My FS didn't want start IVF until I had it gone naturally or removed by Lap, there's a risk of infection during EPU.
so hopefully we will have a good healthy one in this batch as the best present ever!) Transfer will be on Friday and I'm very excited for it!!! We never got to this stage so it's all new for us!!
Im at a similar stage to you - currently on the pill for 1st IVF. I start on Syranel early next month. I have EPU at the end of July - 27th i think. GL and
to you!
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, Hi and Thankyou for the welcome. I finish the pill today, it's another step. I have waited two years for this. It is moving along really quick. The synarel has been giving me headaches but i feel ok. I am wishing you all the luck in the world.
, Thankyou for the welcome.
, Thankyou for the tip about the injections. I am not looking forward to them. Good luck
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