Mellissa: fx so tight for you hope the little snow bub is a winter olympian
MWB" Hugs chick the whole process certainly takes it's toll on you maybe you need to take a little holiday with dh
sorry I have been missing. I have been super busy (am a glutton for punishment with not only a busy job and doing IVF, but studying and trying to do renovations). I finally got over the OHSS and then bam AF arrives, full on straight away. I normally get a bit of spotting the day before with a few cramps letting me know its on its way, but nope this time it was lots of cramping, lots of blood (sorry TMI) and lots of back pain. I was so over it. I rang the clinic and the nurse said that it was so heavy because my lining was so thick during the stim cycle and because my oestrogen went so high due to the OHSS then went back down low. Whatever it was it was so awful. But DH should be happy as she is now gone and he'll finally get a bit of BDing (can you call it BDing when you're on the pill and no babies will be made???). He's been a bit neglected as I've had AF here, was sleeping upright on the couch because of the OHSS before then and before that couldn't BD due to taking the puregon.
Anyways, sorry to be all about me when I have been missing so long. I have been popping in briefly to keep up to date and hope you are all going well in your cycles, wherever you are at. I will have my fingers crossed. We need some BFPs in here girls!
Oh and I have an appy with the nurses at my clinic next week to discuss my frozen cycle, so I will be able to find out if we have enough time to do a cycle before we go away in July.
MWB don't be to hard on yourself for feeling a bit numb to the whole thing. I think at times we all go through that maybe its a way of us coping. I know that towards the end of last year I was feeling pretty much the same and now that I've had a break and life has been normal I feel more equipped to cope and go on. So maybe think of taking some time off? I don't think we truly realise what a battering our body takes with all the injections etc.
MelissaI that it all goes well for you on Friday I'm sure it will. As to how much is enough I suppose no-one can really tell you that. Hopefully you wont have to get to that stage.
Hi to evryone else hope you are all doing well and I agree with the others we definatly need to start seeing some BFP's in here
MWB, what you describe sounds pretty normal to me. As far as how many cycles, etc, we're just taking it one cycle at a time now. We're also taking larger breaks between each cycle (last time it was 6 months in between; it'll be 5 months this time if we do another in May). We find that the bigger breaks allow us to have some time to have a normal life for a while in between.
Hello everyone
I'm new to this forum as a participant but have been reading your stories and finding inspiration in each of them for a couple of weeks now.
My history of TTC is below:
I'm 31 and so is my husband. I have PCOS and my husband has 35% Poor DNA integrity.
Since we've started TTC I have quit smoking, cut right down on alcohol and commenced walking each day. I'm also doing acupuncture once a week (have had 4 sessions to date) to try to improve our chances of conception.
APR 2009 - DEC 2009
TTC naturally with Maybe Baby but found that I NEVER ovulated so couldn't get pregnant. Was referred to Hollywood Fertility Centre by my GP as I was diagnosed with quite severe PCOS.
JAN 2010
Clomid initially and did not respond enough at all (did two lots of Clomid right after each other and still no response).
Our Dr at Hollywood Fertility Centre advised we go directly to ICSI (he has since decided that IVF is more suitable as it's a more "natural" way to conceive?)
APRIL 2010
Commenced Lucrin (and Metformin) on 25th March, started 125 Puregon on 1st April. On 6th April went for BT and U/S, Est only 332 and not enough development of follicles (but lots of small ones there). Increased Puregon to 150. Went for next blood test today and things are starting to happen (Day 12) at last. There are 4 follicles on each side that are 1.1-1.4cm. I was expecting them to be bigger? Is that size normal on Day 12?
The nurses advised that it was all really good, and going to plan. Dosage to remain at 150. I am booked in for my next BT/US on Wednesday and they think that egg collection will be this Friday.
I've found the emotional process extremely stressful and upsetting but have found that the acupuncture has really helped calm me down and feel more relaxed/positive. The financial side of things is another major stress factor related to IVF especially with the Medicare safety net changes (shame I didn't start this whole process in 2009!!)
The reason for my post is really just looking for support from people that have been through the same experiences and/or are currently going through them. I also want to know if my follicle development is "normal" or if they should really be bigger by now.
Sorry if this is very longwinded! I look forward to chatting with you all soon.
PS. Thanks Marcellus and Smithy for recommending this thread.. x
K78,
yay glad you found this thred hunny,you will find some wonderful support in here from these beautiful girls who are going through the same thing.wishing you all the very best.
keep strong all you girls your dreams will come true i just know it ,keep those lovely chins up ,stay positive and you will do it never give up ,love to you all and best of luk to each and everyone of you xxx
Hi K78 and welcome! Given that you weren't getting much action from your initial dose, that sounds like a great improvement after just a week at the higher dose. There's always a risk with PCOS that you'll go from no response to too much (20+ follicles) with only a small increase in dose, so to have around 8 follicles well on their way is a fantastic outcome if you ask me. FX you don't have long to wait for EPU. KUP on how you go with tomorrow's monitoring.
Thanks for your message. Not up to the abbreviations yet. What is EPU? Will give an update after results come through after tommorrows b/t and u/s.
How are you finding acupuncture? x
Right
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1.4
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1.4
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So 15 in total (plus lots of little ones). Will be getting them removed on Friday. Not sure what to expect - does it hurt? Do you feel anything? I'm concerned that I'll get OHSS but should be okay the nurse said... Waiting for them to ring with instructions for the trigger...
Hope all of you are well! x
MWB ~ thanks hun and GL to you with it all. I reckon we'll only do about 4 or 5 IVF cycle and if still not pg look into adoption. Althouhg I havent had a real good discussion with DH about this.
K78 ~ AND WISHING YOU all the very best, hope you're not in here long and that you move to the pg threads.
Those follies sound really good, 15 is great! All it takes is one too. GL for Friday! Its a bit uncomfotable when the cathetor first goes in but then its fine.
Hi all, hope you're well.
AFM ~ Just waiting for AF so I know my system is back to normal, should be here in a week or so. Not sure my body is a bit out of whack I think.
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that it all goes well for you on Friday I'm sure it will. As to how much is enough I suppose no-one can really tell you that. Hopefully you wont have to get to that stage.
K78,
AND WISHING YOU all the very best, hope you're not in here long and that you move to the pg threads.
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