Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - Sept 2007

[Shannon22]

Hi Guys

Ellie - Hun im sorry and vent away! I think its good that you are going throughthe grieving process and being angry is part of that so go grab something and throw it! And yes see the dr ake sure you take care of yourself!

Smithy - Have fun with the synarel hope you don't get many side affects. And congrats on getting started!

Mon- Hope the blood test went well and your levels are going great. You are a couple of days ahead of me i have EPU next Friday.

Not much happening here.. just injecting and sniffing and DH is getting a little less pale every day. Anyone would think we hadn't been through this before. Gotta love him (i would be pale too).
And off to Sydney this weekend for a wedding which should be a nice break.

Shan

[NAT025]

Hi Everyone
Wow there are alot of people in this thread now, its so hard to keep up with it and not forget anyone
Mel - Thank you so much for your support last night about ICSI, both my husband and I are going to do it this time round. You have made me feel alot more comfortable about it and so many people are doing it. And like you said if the sperm or egg aren't healthy then they won't make it.
Mon - How did your BT go today?
Ellie - You have been through quite a bit,you poor thing. So your dog is doing better?

I just want to say to everyone that since I have been involved in BB all you girls have been great support and an inspiration to me! I don't know really what I did before BB?
Sometimes I find it really hard to talk to the nurses as I get the feeling they just want to take your blood and can't be bothered with questions. I feel like when I phone them that I am putting them out with my questions. So I don't bother with them anymore! I have found you guys alot more supportive and full of information.

[slyder]

Nat, not sure if I've said this elsewhere (last few days have been a blur) but bad luck re this cycle and better luck for October. Are you doing a full cycle again or FET?

Hi to everyone else. Ellie, I responded to your other thread you made today, so I wont reiterate it all here, but I think some of those who have responded have made some interesting points.

[Ellie]

Thanks heaps Rols...posted a new thread as my meltdown doesn't really belong here. Good news is my dog is wagging his tail and following me around the house...so much better...me...still just treading water today...tomorrow will be better

[NAT025]

Hi Rols
How are you and your DW going? Are you thinking about your next cycle?
Unfortunately I didn't have any other Blasts to freeze. So next cycle starting in a few weeks with Synarel for ICSI in October.

[NAT025]

Hi Everyone
Does anyone know if there are many Clinics in Perth who will transfer more than one Blast as my clinic's policy is only one

[slyder]

Nat, DW going well. She's in the big smoke (Sydney) at the moment with her best friend for a holiday they had planned way before we even knew we'd need IVF, and before we knew that the results would come through around the same time. So she's got a good distraction, and as I predicted she has bounced back fairly quickly.

I'm feeling a bit better today but found yesterday a lot harder than I thought I would. Coming back to work at lunch after getting the results was much tougher than I thought. I had to say goodbye to DW knowing she was going away for 3 nights and was stuck here with my own thoughts, so it's safe to say I am missing her a fair bit, but am pretty alright basically. I wish I knew whether it definitely was an early m/c or not. As I said the other day, the clinic said it was possible based upon all the signs, and she certainly seemed and felt pregnant. When things suddenly stopped on Friday (as far as symptoms go) neither of us really figured out what it might mean. I guess I feel a bit torn because I don't feel I really have a right to be upset about a m/c which may or may not have happened, and if it did happen it was very early and to some people I suppose it wouldn't really count. I feel like a bit of a fraud. My mate's wife had a m/c today at 8 weeks and in my opinion that would be much harder because they had longer to become attached to the baby. But I still feel like we lost something, and I really do feel she was pregnant, albeit briefly.

Anyway, I'm not making a lot of sense I don't think. But in general I'm feeling more optimistic today and looking forward to the FET.

[slyder]

Nat, Sushee or Ellie are both sand gropers and might be able to help when they see your message.

[Ellie]

Nat...I'm with Fertility North at Joondalup and they will transfer two...but that could change as FS said they are concerned about their 'twin rate'...where are you going now?

[briggsy's girl]

Rols

there is a chance your wife may have had implantation occur and then lost the baby = even your clinic acknowledged that - and no one willhave a go at you for feeling sad about it - ivf/ac is damn hard emotionally on both you and your DW - and to have things looking soooo good and then have them torn away = well, i'd be worried if that didn't upset you!

as you know, we only had our BFP for 2.5 days - it doesn't mean that it doesn't still hurt - i can completely sympathise with you - yes, i know people who've had longer to "be pregnant" before they've lost their angels, but we all want this, and it makes it damn hard, no matter how far along we are

take care
BG

[Ellie]

Absolutely agree BG...you love them from the minute you know they are a little fertlized embie...and it hurts..no matter what...it hurts. And what really sucks is very few people ask the guys how they are doing? Through all our mc's DH's brothers have never phoned or asked him how he is...everyone just asks after me...tough very tough! Hang in there Rols xxx

[Mumof8]

Hi all.... I did a BT today cause i couldnt wait any longer. I did it because i did two HPT'S and they were both positive. Just got the call from the doctor with a :BFP:

[Ellie]

YAY mumof5!!! Congratulations!!! The roll of BFP's has begun!!!

[Peta]

Congratulations Mo5. Here's to a happy, healthy pregnancy!

[NAT025]

Congrats Mumof5 that's Fantastic
Rols - I couldn't agree more from what the others have said. It doesn't matter how long you were pregnant for it still hurts. I think you start to get attached once you know you have fertilisation, as I did. Sometimes people forget that this is just as hard on the guy as it is for the girl.
I think it will also do your DW some good to be on a little holiday as hopefully this can distract her for a little while. The way I try to get through this (but it may be different for others) is I try to book things up and till my next transfer just to make the time go quicker until the next transfer. I would organise holidays down south, concerts, dinners with friends etc. It doesn't take away the pain but it just makes me not think about it all the time

Ellie - I am at Hollywood Fertility Clinic with Dr Perkins. I am really happy with my doctor but the clinic won't transfer more than one due to having twins

[Ellie]

Nat - I saw Dr Turner for a second opinion and decided to stay with Fert North...mainly due to distance but also because of their transfer policy. It's a hard one...good luck xxx

[sonya1]

congrats MO5!!!!!!!!!!

nat - im at Concept, based at king edward hospital and my FS is Dr Mazzucchelli. he has always given me the option of 1 or 2 blasties being transferred. good luck

i am in so much pain. the wisdom teeth that were taken out last week werent infected so recovery was ok. these ones that came out yesterday had been inflamed for 10 days and antibiotics had eased the inflammation but i am in agony now... i can barely open my mouth, but it will all be over in a few days. just chewing nurofen!

my first bt was today. levels at 510. so another bloods tomorrow and then probably an ultrasound on thursday to see if ovulation is going to occur.

good news. we are getting a pick show dog Dobermann that we have been waiting for over 12 months now. the owner has just rung and said she is starting first stages of labour! im so excited. the breeder and the b!itches owner have allowed me to be involved in every step. i saw the ultrasound about a month ago with the 7 little puppies. if she goes into full labour tonight and isnt too stressed i will be called to come and assist and watch. such a lovely distraction and hoping the birthing vibes somehow help me conceive....

[slyder]

Thanks ladies.

Mo5, congratulations! I know you'll be relieved as the T(hree)WW was getting you down. I suppose it's too early to know if it's twins? Might have to start calling you Mo7!