true - I'm pretty sure those tablets are for lactose - unlucky for DH he's allergic to a protein in the milk so they wouldn't help.
Retreat sounds nice - congrats on your anniversary!
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true - I'm pretty sure those tablets are for lactose - unlucky for DH he's allergic to a protein in the milk so they wouldn't help.
Retreat sounds nice - congrats on your anniversary!
Hey Ladies,
All we seem to be doing in here is waiting waiting WAITING. Rrraaa
Kass - I love your diet overhaul idea. It can only be a good thing - I sometimes wonder about the long term problems we might be causing by all the ivf and stuff, so at least trying to be really healthy should help turn that around AND increase our chances, surely?
Trueblue - fingers crossed that AF doesn't come (or at least comes late) and doesn't barge her way into your lovely anniversary retreat. We are staying at a nice hotel that same weekend for a friend's wedding and I just know that AF will be the very unwelcome third party there, :rolleyes: Our DHs must be living in the same alternate universe I think - mine still thinks I am completely fertile.
Saffy - so sorry! Has it hit you yet or are you still feeling ok about it? Hope AF doesn't stuff you around
Fatgirlslim - anything???
AFM - Just found out I am having a biopsy on friday to test for NK cells and a blood test next week for the same thing. So, can't get UTD this cycle - am really hoping they find something so I haven't wasted this cycle for nothing (is that a bit warped?). DH said last night that he thinks we would have had 10 kids by now if we weren't doing ivf. He seems to think that the reason we are having problems is because our embryos are frozen and that can't be good. Hmmmm, I love his optimism but I wonder why he thinks we have been doing ivf in the first place :confused:
I hope you are all well (sorry to all I missed) and we see some action and BFPs in here soon
Hey ladies, lots going on in here :) goodluck to those who are nearing a cycle. True i just had my 2nd wedding anniversary on mon the 27th sep :) i was so spoilt which was nice.
Im still just plodding along, im on 2 weeks hols next week and then we are off to fiji my 2nd week of hols, we cant wait! then when we come back its the wait to get started on our 2nd STIM cycle, AF is due the day after we get back from fiji so i guess i will start lucrin day 21 of my cycle like last time. I hope everyone is doing well and i look forward to seeing some more BFP's in here soon xx
Hey Ladies -
Trueblue & Oneday - congrats on both of your 2 year anniversaries :)
Kaybee - interesting husband-logic... hehe, good luck with that xxx
Saffy - you still waiting?
AFM... officially late. Later than I have been in forever. I am too scared to take another test - because I dont feel like I could be pg. I reckon, the moment I take the test AF will come - you know - just to have a laugh. GRRRRRR. Between caffeine withdrawals, PMS and the stress of an upcoming ICSI cycle... I am a WONDERFUL person to be around - particularly @ work - where I have been getting the "Oh, aren't you so SNIPPY today.." comments.
Yes, yes thanks... I am Snippy... thanks for mentioning it...
My massage was cancelled because I had a meltdown because I realised I hadn't shaved legs and armpits (TMI!!!!! I KNOW!!!!! I AM SORRY!!!!) - so hubby sent me some loveeeeeely flowers to my work.
Long weekend this weekend... I hope AF comes tomorrow, so I dont have to spend the WHOLE weekend wondering when, when, when...?!?!
Thanks for listening to my rant ;)
If any of you ladies have twitter... I'm @imfatgirlslim
Now, I gotta get ready to be all super-snippy at work today :P
L xx
Fatgirlslim-can't beleive people called you snippy at work- rude! They should just avoid you if they can't handle it. Oh babe, I'm sorry you feel so frustrated. Just try and hang in there, I know you don't feel pregnant but you had all that cramping last week so there is still a chance, do you have sore boobs? If you aren't (but I hope you are) I hope AF hurries up and comes so you can get on with plan B.
Nice of hubby to arrange a massage for you, sorry you had to cancel it ( for what its worth I'm sure they don't care about hairy armpits, I work with 'bodies' every day and you get used to seeing everything) Take it easy babe xx
Oneday- congratulations on your anniversary- I'm so jealous you are going to fiji!
Kaybee- good luck with the biopsy tomorrow- is it a uterine biopsy? Thats funny about DH, we forget that they don't obsess about every little element of TTC so don't always understand what is going on.
Trueblue- have a great weekend away and hope AF doesn't come with you! Congrats on your anniversary.
Hi Kass and Springlola and anyone else lurking :bluedust:
AFM- at the risk of sounding like a broken record- still no AF!
Saffy: I had a bit of AF this morning..not much but I'm running with it. For me it will do, hopefully FS says the same..yours can't be far away I stopped my meds the friday before you so Sunday I'm thinking is you day..
FGSlim: keep your chin up chicken..I've worked with sooo many people like you described, the one day you've have enough and say something they start that..terrible people...maybe you should poas just to see what happens......I don't know how you have the self control not too.
Kaybee: good luck with the biopsy, one step closer ...my DH is a bit the same.I cracked it a bit at him the other day when he was implying that it was my problem, I quickly stated there was nothing wrong with me honey...considering he is the one who had a Vas done, I lack his Optimism or denile...
True & Oneday: Enjoy your happy anniversary's sounds like a lot of planning when in to them. I've never that organised,...and most times forget..I'm a terrible wife for dates.
AFM: Well had a little bit of AF this morning, so off to ring the FS..hopefully its enough to keep them happy. Here we go again!!!!
Hope everyone has a lovely day...
cheers guys am very looking forward to it.
Kass: what a bugger I have an allergy to bought milk so it must be something to do with pasturisation or something beacuse i can drink as much out of the vat as I want and not be effected
Kaybee: lol we are unknown infert so we are hopeful in anyway dh is just so optimistic and seems to obsess more about my symptoms than me lol he's like ben in packed to the rafters lol
FGSlim: fx'd chick hope a miracle has occured if not hope af shows up real soon and how rude of the people at work that's what I loe about mine if I am snappy or cranky the cows just look at me stupid
Hi everyone - sorry but this is a 'me' post
Saw my fs today and I'm feeling annoyed. After commenting that 5 frozen embies is the best I've done and that 3 are very good, the other two ok, his advice was 'lets thaw them all at once to get the best one' Umm, ok, then I have none! Then he tells me that the thawed ones have about a 20% success rate, so it's not worth trying them one-by-one. When I asked if I could thaw one 'good' one and one 'average' one - and try both if they survive, he said no - 'too high a risk of twins'. So it's too risky to put back two, but it's not worth keeping more than one. WTF?
Can't help but think the fact that a fresh one costs about 4 times as much as frozen has a bit to do with this advice. So frustrated!
Kass it sounds like that specialist just want your money!!!! Iv never heard of that before and i thought there was more then 20% chance on the frozen cycles! Theres no way i would thaw all 5 at once, he obviously dosn't understand what an emotional, physical and financial rolercoaster a STIM cycle is! Could you possibly get a 2nd opinion?
Kass: I tend to agree with oneday on that, I find it offensive that he is telling you what to do with your embies, instead of advising...I would certainly be getting a second opinion.
As if its not hard enough going through all the sh#&* just to get any to freeze let alone 5...gob smacked!!!:doh:
Kass I also agree with the other. I would have thought the choice to put back 2 is yours as well. Some people would prefer an instant family rather than having to possible cycle again again and again.
I'm sick of docts treating us all the same. Yes there might be odds and things that happen in certain circumstances or age groups etc. But there are people who are also out side the norm when it comes to stats etc. Arghhhhhh. Its your money you should have a say.
ATm, Day 1 of AF. Start jabbing on Monday and scan on the 8th.
Ladies just wanted to see if anyone knows how long my results should take to come in? i had my blood taken 2 weeks and 2 days ago, the nurse said she would call with the results once they were all in but im still waiting!!!! I just want that part over and done with but its dragging on, the nurse said they can take a while but i didn't think this long. I had the basic blood tests they do for further investigation so cant remember all of them but was ones like lupus and ceoliac disease. Im just frustrated beacuse we have to wait till the 18th oct the day after we come back from fiji to find out my DH's DNA frag results (which is already a huge stress on our shoulders) and now im finding my self waiting and waiting for blood results. xx
Oneday I had a heap of tests done and they took about 4 weeks to come through. It all depends on the type of tests you did. Maybe just give them a call to find out at least then you can go on holidays and relax
Sorry ladies haven't been in here in a while have just tried to focus on my next cycle and just take some time out. I'm due to ovulate any day now so my last FET will be some time next week. I also cant type much as I tore my ligaments in my right arm this week and cant take anything to help the healing cause I'm about to transfer.
Just reporting in -AF arrived last night, about time, Springlola you must have helped her come, so THANKS!
No time for persies but showereing babydust over everyone, have a great weekend xxxx
Thanks ladies. I have no intention of following fs's advice on this one, it just doesn't make any sense! Besides which if I thawed more than one and then had to let some 'succumb' (clinics term - don't like it personally - just a nice way to say 'die') I don't think I'd be able to get past the fact that one of them could have been the one.
Stupid advice.
Trishy - I wish I had the option to have two back. I can't understand why it's not allowed here when other countries (hello octomum) regularly use 3 or 4 as standard. Not that I want to risk triplets or more, but twins I'd be ok with.
Oneday - sorry I don't know about the tests - like Terry said, calling is probably the best option. When are you off? Enjoy your holiday!
Terry - ouch! fx for your transfer
Trishy - hope the next couple of weeks go well!
Hi lovely ladies
Im back from the show and been busy last couple of days so I havent been on here for ages it seems. Ive tried catching up but now struggling to know what to write to people as I dont have much time
True and Oneday ~ Congrats on your anniversaries!! Hope you were or are spoilt xo
Saffy ~ sorry for your BFN and I hope you get success with your next IVF cycle.
fatgirlslim ~ Hope you are PG. If not you have the IVF to go on with so either way I think its exciting, GL and :crossfingers:
Kass ~ that sounds pretty rude of your FS! I hope you can get a better second opinion hun.
Trishy ~ Looks like you and I will be undergoing it all at the same time. Wishing you all the best hun!
Ill catch up more with everyone over the next few day but sending out lots of :bluedust::stickyvibesgirl:
AFM ~ start jabbing tonight, scan next Friday and then its all go! Im a bit :( at the moment though, DH and I are having a few problems and I think we are both a bit depressed at the moment with all the TTC stuff. Packed to the Rafters didnt help. I didnt see it but it made DH very upset and he had to walk out of the room from our friends place where it was on. When they got the BFN! Im excited that we are at the point of it all again but at the same time not feeling super confident and positive. I really need to get out of this attitude as its not going to help. Work is really stressing me lately too and not helping anything. Sorry for the rant.
Good luck everyone! Hugs xoxo
Hey ladies, i called the nurse and she said the chromosone ones can take 4 weeks to come back (i wish i was told this in the first place) so now we might not get the results till we come back from fiji! Iv got a feeling there might be something wrong with the results that are back :( because the nurse knows how stressed i am about getting the results so why not tell me the results of the ones that are back? Im prob reading way to far into it hey? silly me! i just want the results so we can move towards the next step, whet ever it may be.
Kass we leave for Fiji on the 11th october but im on hols as of today thank god!!! iv never needed a break from work more then at this point in my life! not only work is stressful but i have alot going on with some of the other ladies that work there.
Loops, what i read above sounds the same as my story a month ago! Me and my DH hit a real low too, we were both really down about IVF and money but we found a way through it. I find the best thing is distraction and to be honest i think Fiji is the best thing for us at the moment, we both need a break from it all, it does take a huge toll on us personally and our relationships so dont be hard on your self because it is only normal. About packed to the rafters, i watched that episode and thought how pathetic it was! iv never watched it before but i really didnt like it lol and to be honest i was waiting for them to be pg first go because the world usually is so oblivious to what the world is really like.
I hope everyone else is doing well xxxx
HelllOOOOoooOOoOoo!
Well, this morning I called Repromed.. this no AF thing was doing my head in. Got a call back from the nurse, who asked me to come in for a blood test to see where I am at with everything... I had a joke with her and said "knowing my luck, tomorrow morning I'll get my period." WELL... I actually hung up the phone and went to the bathroom - and ha! There it was.
SO... looks like Jabbing starts for me tomorrow!!
Loops and Trishy - looks like I'm a day after you guys!! here's to a few BFPs!!
Kass - mean, mean, mean :( Maybe he missed his calling? Maybe he should have been a GP? I think that fertility specialists HAVE to have some heart and empathy... sounds like he just doesn't get it :( BIG HUG!
Repromed have a 'one embryo transfer policy' - but they apparently, let you transfer what you want/need to. The policy is that they STRONGLY recommend one transfer. We have considered putting two embryos back - especially because we didn't have ANY left to freeze last time... and I wonder how much better of a chance those little embies had where they belong...?? I am worried about the complications of tferring two if they both take.. plus, I am already quite overweight so wondering how I'd cope and whether I am being selfish... so many questions.
Sorry if I've missed anyone xxx
L
Oneday, it seems that the test are really on your mind. Can you ring the FS and ask for the results that are back, explain your going away and you would like to know to put your mind at ease.
Terry your arm sounds quite sore, does ice or heat packs help
staffy yay on AF arrive, when you want to start things she seems to turn up late
Kass does your clinic have a policy for only one transfer?
Loops its such a roller coaster. Hope hubby and you can find some time to relax. Even if it is as small as giving each other a massage or better still going together for someone to give you both one.
fatgirlslim there are a few of us now that will be cycling around the same time. Happy jabbing
ATM I have an upset stomach that I got from eatting someing yesterday and the start of a cold. Great timing body.
Trishy - they have a policy of only one unless you're over 35 - I was actually under the impression this was a legal thing as well, so I'm interested that yours fatgirlslim is different. After 6 failures I really want to up my odds!
Fatgirlslim, Trishy, Loops - glad you're all moving on! Are you jabbing too now Saffy or having a break?
Trishy - hope you're feeling better quickly. At least it's a weekend - hope you're able to rest up!
Loops - :hug: hope you're both going ok
Oneday - hope you enjoy this week before you go. I'm on holidays too and I'm so glad to not be at work!
Sorry if I missed anyone - enjoy the weekend!
Hey all...
Kass - my FS says that they have a 'one transfer policy' if you're under 35 - but - actually they will transfer what you ask. They can only advise you on what they believe is the 'right' thing to do - and really stress that multiple pregnancy is 'undesirable'. I specifically asked the question before this cycle - and am still considering putting 2 back. Definitely NOT a legal thing... at least not in SA? Can't imagine it being different elsewhere?
Loops, Saffy, Trishy, Springlola... and anyone I've missed... HOWS THINGS?? :)
I spoke with the nurse today. I start on 200 dose of Puregon tonight - and start on Orgalutran on the 7th - first scan on the 8th. The reason my scan is booked early is because my last cycle went on and on and on... and ON... for about 4-5 weeks on Gonal-F - so they want to be able to up my dose early if I am not responding. So... when things start happening... they happen fast... which is good... bring it on.. I am impatient... fast forward 4 weeks I say!
Hope y'all doing well :P
L x
Hi everyone
This is my first time on this thread (3rd round of ivf/icsi though) AF came today so start my first atagonist cycle Sunday 3/10 - fatslimgirl I am on the same meds and dose as you! Also after the first 2 failed attempts FS suggested transferring 2 blasts if we get them (each previous cycle I get lots of eggs but poor quality then the numbers drop off and by 5 day transfer I am lucky to have 1 or 2 blasts) - I never really wanted twins but after all this I am now ready to take my chances.
thanks fatgirlslim I'll definitely have to look into that further
hi nicoleh - good luck with this one!
Kass: I know alot of fs's perfer to only put one in even if they don't mind an instant family because of the risks that you are put under when carrying multiples if something goes wrong it can be life threatening but at the end of the day if you want to put two back then it should be your choice.
Loops: hugs chick I think you both need to sit down and just have a good long talk and be there for eachother. hugs again I'm here if u need
just a quick afm: am waiting and waiting af due on friday feeling a little emotional and tired so looks like she's coming and then fet woohoo by for now babydust everyone hugs
Hey Ladies,
Kass - you've started us all off now! I can understand them not wanting to put two back in, for all the reasons other people have already said, but I can't understand him wanting to thaw and possibly waste some. My clinic thaw one the day before transfer (day 5 I guess) and watch it and if it dies or doesn't look good they thaw another one (if there are any of course) and transfer it. They don't get to watch the second one for as long though, but at least it's better than wasting them.
Sorry, i don't have time for persies, I have the most horrible pain in my belly from my hysteroscopy and biopsy on Friday. I think it must be from the gas they pump in there. Ouch!!
More next time!
Hi Ladies,
Sorry went MIA for a while, had a fairly horrible weekend. My SIL that we found out was PG 2 weeks ago MC twins. So sad for her, its her 2nd PG but Husband just left for Iraq with the Army and she's up north. She's booked for a D&C today.
For me and DH its bought back alot of feelings I dont think we've delt with..DH was going to fly up for her, but MIL went straight up.
AF Arrived with avengance on Friday, which I'm pretty happy about, thought I might've been going into early menopause or something :D nice to know my body still wants to be 'normal'....
Kaybee: So sorry your feeling the effects of the biopsy.
Nicoleh: Welcome, hope your stay is quick, in the nicest possible way :D
Fatgirlslim: Good luck with the next cycle, this is the one for sure. I'm going to start taking some Royal Jelly, hopefully this will give me the best chance for good eggs..if I can get some LOL
Oneday: I would ask them I'm sure they'd understand you wanting to enjoy your holiday.
Saffy: No dramas anytime LOL:clap:
Loops: So jealous of you going to the show, my fondest memories are of Melbourne and Sydney Royals with my Great Uncle showing Angus cattle and us all sleeping in the lockers..the good old days. We take horses sometimes, but its getting a bit ridiculs with the price of it now.
So hope you and DH can spend some quality time to heal each other..
Sorry to anyone I've missed Struggling to catch up
:bluedust::stickyvibesgirl:
spring: so sorry to hear about your SIL
Had a bit of a shock phone call from my sister yesterday (not the youngest that has two kids now this is the sister next down from me) she was in tears when she told me that she was pregnant she was so scared to tell me and had put it off for two weeks (when she found out) I am really happy for her but at the same time it still makes me think when is it going to be our bloody turn she's 8 weeks and she's due may 26th so a bit rattled by it and trying to absorb the info bring on the FET I say then my sis and I ca share our pregnancies together if the fet works...so I'm going to be an aunty for the fourth time
Springlola - sorry to hear about your sil
True - that's tough - like you say, hopefully this one will be it and you can be in it together! I've had a couple of surprises this weekend as well - trying to shake myself out of it.
Kaybee - my clinic does the same thing usually. They've just decided to give me a new 'option' :wall: Hope you're feeling better today!
Well I'm starting my health blitz today. Scary. I decided to rejoin the gym as well as change the diet, but it's just occurred to me that I maxed out the credit card paying my ivf bills - still waiting on medicare to come through. Bummer! Guess I have to stick to walking for a while
Hello lovely ladies,
It feels like a lifetime since ive been on here. I know this sounds very selfish but I needed some time away from the TTC world to concentrate on everything else going on around me and of course my DH.
A lot has been going on in the last 4 weeks. Of course as most of you already know, our first round of IVF ended in a chemical pregnancy which really knocked us for 6. DH and I have really been making an effort to enjoy ourselves and ive been concentrating a lot on work as well.
I applied for the managers position at my store (im currently 2ic), I didnt get the job and was very cut about it. I work bloody hard and I was very disappointed when they said they thought I wasnt ready for it. I know deep down it was because we are going through IVF and they dont want to put someone in the position that is going to go on maternity leave. I know they will never say that though because its discrimination.
Im off to NZ for a work trip for a week at the end of this month. It will be a nice chance to let my hair down, have a drink and enjoy myself and my work, they way I used to. We are going to do a FET cycle on November. Im really excited and looking forward to it.
Its getting harder and harder to smile and bear it when all my friends tell me they are pregnant. My best friend is 6 and a half months pregnant at the moment and I felt her baby kick for the first time last night. It was amazing but at the same time I was sad that we have not yet been able to experience that. I have booked DH and I 4 nights away in Melbourne at the end of Nov as we have an engagement party over there, it will be so nice to spend some time together. Fingers cross we will be celebrating ourselves and I wont be toasting at the engagement party....well maybe with OJ!!!
On another note AF is still not here! It been 5 and a half weeks since the chem preg and even then I didnt have a proper bleed it was just a bit of brown CM and Crinone (sorry about the TMI!). The clinic have asked me to go in on Wed for a blood test if AF still isnt here. I did a FRER last night and it was neg so I know im def not pregnant.
Fingers crossed my body will get back into the swing of things again soon.
Take care,
Aim xxx
I think that sounds great Amy! You need other things in life because IVF really does consume it otherwise, you have lots to look forward and keep you busy :) Im sorry you didn't get the job, i hope something else comes up for you. It's amazing to feel a baby kick isn't it? My sister is 32 weeks pg and iv felt her baby boy kick a few times, but i know how you feel it does make you feel a bit sad. I watched the back up plan on sat, good movie but i was in tears thinking 'will i ever be pg'.
Im a bit nervous and stressed at the moment (im on 2 weeks hols, so i should be relaxed lol) Dh and i are deciding if we should top up our mortgage to get a new car which we need badly but then i stress about money and im still nervous about my blood results, im going into the clinic on thurs/fri so im going to ask for the results that are in to put my mind at ease.
Im on the countdown now for my next AF, 12 days to go!!! but then the STIM cycles take soooo long, but it will be good to get started again :) sorry to blabber on just needed a chat lol.
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoyed there long w/e's :)
Hi girls, have been reading but too busy to write, so have some catching up to do!
Amyjellybean- welcome back hun, its understandable that you needed a break. That sucks about the job, you must be so disappointed, but at least you can go on a nice holiday to NZ (even if it is with work) xx
kass- good for you, I am nearly on a health kick ( it was meant to start yesterday) it is just taking a while for my brain to accept it, walking is great if the weather is nice, I have been avoiding the gym for a while now, shoud go back x
trueblue- that must be hard having a pregnant sister, poor thing being scared to tell you. Luckily for me, both my sisters are single at the moment. Here's hoping you will only be a few weeks behind here and can shareyour experiences together xx
Springlola- sorry to hear about your SIL and that she was by herself for a while. My Af as I said came friday too, mine was a good AF- no pain, I think the acupuncture is the reason behind this, I wish I had gone to her many years ago!! When is your next cycle? I havent heard anything yet. PM me if you want to know where to get fresh royal jelly, I know a shop that sells it.
Kaybee- hope you are feeling better in the tummy- sounds painful! When do you get results?
nicoleh- I;m with you , I think I am going to go for 2 embies ( if I am luck enough to get 2) next time. Good luck!
Loops-hope your jabs are going ok and :goodluck: with your scan. Sorry you and DH are having a hard time, TTC puts a lot of strain on both, I'm surprised anyone stays together :hug:
Fatgirlslim- you are getting right into it which is good, hope it all goes well and you don't have to wait as long this time xx
trishy- hope you didn't get a cold, how areyou feeling?
oneday-sounds like the holiday is coming at the perfect time! Not long til you leave, exciting!!
I think thats everyone!, Sorry if I missed anyone xx
AFM- just finishing AF who has been kind to me, and waiting for hte nurses toring back and let me know when my jabbing starts, currently on the pill whic is giving me headaches but nothing too bad :D
Hi Ladies, hope everyone is enjoying sunshine.
Got the call yesterday to start spray on Sunday, so its on again. Hopefully this time my body can stop absorbing all the drugs and start doing something productive with them. It works out it will be our 13th Anniversary in the 1st of Nov, hopefully when we do egg collection and ICSI, happy anniversary hunny, now lay down and let the nice man stab you in the nuts LMAO...He's gonna love it...
Saffy I have PM'd you, my SIL had the D&C yesterday, she's pretty relieved. quote ' its all over' but we all know that its only the start of it. She is planning a trip down here in Nov. I'm planning on trying acupunture too, I used to go all the time, I got slack I guess.
Amyjellybean Welcome back !!!!
Oh well no time for pressies, off to get fit.. the sunshine has motivated me..I'll probably be back on here in 10 minutes LOL
Enjoy the day everyone..
Hi ladies
Spring love your little quote for your DH and the annivesary I'm sure it will be one he wont forget. The things we do for a bundle of joy. Hope you've managed to get out in the sunshine
Amy welcome back. Try not to stress about AF I had a really long break between 2 of my cycles think it was about 7 weeks before it turned up it was nearlly at the stage were they were going to put me on meds to bring it on. Sorry about the job I'm sure your hunch about why you didn't get it is right.
Loops it breaks my heart to hear that you and DH aren't connecting this is a hard process and you need each other. Maybe he just needs to let everything out about how he is feeling but doesn't know how. I know my DH went through a funny stage too
Oneday trying not to stress is easier said than done, but just remeber we can only control what we can control what will be will be and you will deal with it. Think of everything you have been through and the results of the blood tests can't be any worse they can provide you with another game plan. Try and enjoy your holiday as it might be the last one you DH have together
To all the others good luck with your cycles
AFM well hand is on the mend but this cycle is taking forever. Had a scan today everything look sgreat but the follicle is taking its time growing. So have now been put on estrogen tablets another scan on Friday should start pressaries on Saturday and have the transfer on Monday. Cant wait and it also means I can get on with life now for the next few days
Hi everyone
Terry - hope your scan is looking good on Friday. I know lots of people have had nothing much show initially only to have heaps a couple of days later. fx!
Springlola - it'll be an anniversary to remember!
Saffy - thanks! Hope you get to jabbing soon
Oneday - hope they can give you some results. Try not to stress!
Amy -welcome back! Sorry to hear about your job. Hopefully you'll be able to take leave soon anyway. It's not a nice thought that they'd hold you back over the ivf and definitely not an easy thing to prove. :hug:
Hi Lovelies,
Thank you so much for your nice messages :p
It feels so nice to be back in here again. Well a new manager was appointed today and to be honest I feel a bit sick about the whole thing. She is lovely but can come across very over powering. Im just praying that next month is going to be our month and then I will be able to go forward knowing that ill only have X amount of months until I go on Mat leave.
Im so excited about going again next month but AF still hasnt shown up, she is now 5 days late :o Im going to have a blood test tomorrow morning before work just to make sure everything is ok.
Aim xxx
Helloooo ladies...
Thought that I'd pop in and say hi this time.. I have been reading - just javent found the time to actually post - so hopefully I have my head around everyone's 'stuff' :)
AmyJellybean - soooo not selfish! Hubby and I had a big break between ICSI 1 and this one - it's tough - and if you need time, you need time. Welcome back...
Springlola - sorry about your SIL - sending your family happy, positive thoughts - cannot imagine how horrendous that would be for her :(
Terry - my iCSI #1 I stimmed for 3-4 weeks - and before my final scan, they were talking about cancelling my cycle because they thought I might only get 1 egg.. and I kidd you not - literally - in the three days between scans - I had about 8 good size follies 'pop up' out of no where and ended up with 8 eggs - seven ripe for fertilisation :) I know how crappy it is when everyone tells you their good-news stories - because I didnt believe ANYTHING anyone said.. but it happened! I swear!
Nicoleh - How cool that we start everything, and are on the same 'doses'... how's everything going? I am also discussing 2 x blast tfers with hubby - I feel like I might be being selfish knowing the risks that come with being pg with multiples can come with if they both take - but I know that if we tfer one - and - touch wood - it doesn't work - i would KICK myself so hard for not tferring 2. The risks are especially high with my weight - so big decisions.
I know I have missed people - and I am sorry! Hi KASS, hi OneDay, HELLOOOO SAFFY, Trishy, Kaybee, Loops and True!!!
AFM - I go for my first BT and Scan on Friday morning - I am so nervous to see how everything is moving along after last time. FX for some good, big, juicy follies developing - so this can be a relatively stress-less excersize this time round. Jabs have been fine - no bruises yet - hubby is so proud of himself! LOL. Bit nervouse about starting my Orgalutran tomorrow night - the needle is huuugggeee... and I have decided to not be a baby this time - and I am not 'icing up' first :)))
Love to all x
Morning Girls,
Fatgirlslim- good luck for the scan and i agree, my scanning was also stressful cos I ended up w a cancelled cycle, it would be so nice to receive some good news whilst lying there! I am thinking about transferring two also, I would feel the same if one didn't work. My friend in the UK has a baby from ivf and next year she is going to try again and said they implant 3 embies into women over 40yo ( which she will be). Imagine that! Good luck also w the Orgulutran, I have to use it this time, I will be interested to see how you go xx
Amyjellybean- maybe you have a sneaky BFP? Is that possible? My AF took ages to come after my cancelled cycle, its frustrating.:hug:
Kass- hi hon, how are you? :hello:
Terry-ohhh, transfer Monday- that is so soon, best of luck sweetie for scans and everything sweetie, you'll be in the TWW before you know it! :goodluck:
Springlola- hey I am cycling with you again- yay! Hope you are enjoying hte sun, I know i am, its been too long coming :D
AFM- going in to get my meds today and can start my cycle soon, transfer week will be 1st Nov, I am soooo happy it is really close. Also, I phoned the accounts dept and we get almost all the money back that we paid for the 1st cycle, so will only have to pay a few $100- beautiful! She said its the last month they do that and that it is changing, so I am lucky I am going this cycle- Woohoo, things are looking up! :dance:
Hi lovely ladies
Thanks so much for all your care and support, means so much.
DH and I have spoken a bit and are much better now although the whole TTC and IVF is still making us sad - as it does for us all. But we are also starting to get a bit more positive.
Sorry ive been MIA, been quite busy with work etc and also our computer at home is having a hissy fit.
There are quite a few of us going through another IVF round right now - :pray: and :crossfingers: we all get BFP's very soon - :stickyvibesgirl::bluedust:
nicoleh ~ you sound exactly the same as me. And it seems a few of us have scans on Fri - hoping we all have nice follies developing, GL girls xo
SpringLola ~ Sorry about all your stress and news you've had to deal with. GL with your cycle, wishing you all the best. Great to hear someone else loves staying at the show and showing cattle - so much fun.
True ~ Congrats on being an aunty again, I know it can be hard though - hugs hun xo
Amy ~ Welcome back. Hope AF arrives ASAP hun, GL
Sorry I can't do more persies ladies, I have to get back to work but thinking of you all
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Hi to everyone
started my injections of the puregon Sunday and start the Orgalutran tomorrow.Scan on Friday & next Monday & guess egg pick up will be next week as well - fingers crossed for less eggs of a better quality.So far not feeling too bad compared to other cycles, maybe not using the synarel is a plus.
fatslimgirl - its funny how this process changes you, I never would have considered twins a few years back but now I will take my chances, I too am overweight and worried about the complications if 2 do take but DH & I are willing to chance it plus I don't think FS would do it if it was going to be dangerous. Between my weight & my age I feel like I can't win.
oneday86 - best of luck with your results and have a good holiday
saffy - yep if you can go the 2, I do not even know if I will get 2 but if I do 2 are going in!
Loops12 - good luck to you as well - lets hope atagonist cycle is the one for us
Good luck to all!
Hey ladies,
Jeez, it took me so long to read and catch up that now I don't have much time to reply.
Loops - glad to hear you and DH have had a big talk. I think it's really unfair what our relationships all have to go through when you're a LT TTCer, but in the long run I'm hoping it brings us closer. For what it's worth, my DH struggles with it all too.
Saffy - Yay that you get your money back! Why are they changing it? Surely they can't take your thousands if they don't even do a transfer!!
Fatgirlslim - good luck with the big fat one tomorrow - you can do it. Hope fridays scan shows lots of lovely ripe follies too.
Amy - you're doing it a bit tough at the moment chick. It's awful that you have to work for the girl who got 'your' job. Praying that you will be off on mat leave before too long. Dealing with friends' pregnancies is always an issue for us LTers and it sucks.
So sorry ladies, have to go - was going to do more persies - next time
ooh, quickly afm - tummy pains from biopsy have gone - yay! Now I think af is here but not sure. She's early if it's her, why does nothing go to plan??? Might go get a blood test tomorrow to see where my hormones are and if it really is af or just some random bleeding. Sorry - have to go