Sept & Oct 2012 - IVF/ICSI

[cheekyhalfs]

Hello ladies

I'm soon to be starting my 3rd IVF (cycle shut down meds starting on 30th Aug) and want to create a group for anyone in the same situation, and who want to join this thread to support one another through this tough process.

Wishing everyone who is TTC lots of luck....

[tes645]

I know its hard but dont worry, I had bleeding when i was preg with twins and was fine, i also work in a and e dept and say a pregnant lady bleeding, LOADS i mean we were all so sure there was no way baby could have survived and she was fine ,,,,, All im saying is bleeding can be fine, and if its more like brownish, its old blood,
Try not to panic and wait it out, has it stopped now?

[thisistheyear]

Hi Ladies -

I haven't been here for a while since I don't have anything new to report :(  But I'm so happy to see that tes645 has joined cheekyhalfs in the BFP club!  Congrats!

Since we've had 3 unsuccessful IVFs, our RE has advised it's time to try something different.  We've decided that our next best option is donor embryos.  The hard part is finding embryos someone is willing to donate!  I've got a friend on this site who found a donor here, so I'm hoping for the same luck :)  Please keep me in mind if you here of someone who has completed their family and is willing to donate their leftover embryos to a loving home.

Good luck to all you ladies :)

[cheekyhalfs]

Hey, thanks....I hear your looking at a lovely bfp too, fabulous news - I hope your little bean keeps burrowing in there making a happy home :)

News not so great here....I've had some pale pale brownish d/c this morning :( my boobs have stopped hurting today, and I've got slight cramps & headaches! I'm terrified our little beans not doing so good...I'm just over 8 weeks! Please please keep me in your prayers ladies, I would greatly appreciate it :)

Hope you are all feeling ok and have some nice plans for having a go at another cycle if you're up to it

Take care!

[tes645]

so pleased toee your bfp,, i posting on oct and nov thread but all good for me so far,,,,,

bring on more bfp's ladies, so hope dreams come true x

[cheekyhalfs]

Hi Dcac

It went really well thank you, one tiny little bean with a heartbeat, I was awestruck! Truly is the most precious thing I've ever seen :)

How are you? Xx

[Dcac]

Hi cheeky

Just wondering how your scan went?

Xx

[Leatha]

Yes, I'm so happy that the 2 embies thawed ok and I could get to transfer both of them.  I have three more in reserve which is nice to have as a back up.  So I'm feeling quite tired today and actually had a nap today, it was soooo nice.  No pregnancy symptoms yet, but I am super aware of every little twinge, twitch and ache.  My beta is not until the 19th so it's a ways away.

I am so excited for you for your u/s tomorrow.  It is such a big load off of the shoulders when we get to see the heartbeat.   I can't wait to hear about it. Good luck.

[cheekyhalfs]

Hey that's brilliant news, so pleased it all went well and you now have 2 little embyros in there.  I hope at least one settles in for the long haul, and makes a new home in your womb for the next 8+ months ;-) ;-)

I'm good thanks, still getting some niggles in my tummy and lower back is playing up but hopefully that's all good signs.  Definitely feel a little nauseous...I thought most of it was linked to my cold, but that has cleared lots now and I still feel a little yuk sometimes.  It's weird...I go from feeling fine to really hungry, then I eat and a short time later I feel slightly sick...but then get hungry again lol...

Big day tomorrow...7 week scan to see if we have a tiny healthy heartbeat!  Am crossing everything possible this little bean(s) ok and making a happy home inside me :-)

[Leatha]

Good morning ladies,

I am back home from my transfer yesterday.  All went well.  I had a two frostied thawed and they both made it so they transferred two which leaves me three frosties left.

So now starts my tww.  Day one is over and only 13 more to go till official beta.....now sure how long I will hold out before I poas......but I want to wait as long as I possibly can so those embies can settle in.

cheeky how are things going with you?

[Suzi74]

I haven't heard back yet, but I just saw pink so I think I am out too.  I have an appointment with the doctor on Wednesday to go over everything (Post IVF).  She was upset when there was only 1 to put back so I think we will be doing some tests or something. I have done 2 of the lifetime max of 4 cycles so I can't waste any.

[Dcac]

Thanks.  Despite asking to skip it, I still have to have my blood tests on Wednesday.

I wish you all the pck for your cycle. Hope all goes well for you

[cheekyhalfs]

Hi Leatha, best of luck with your transfer, I hope it all goes really smoothly.  How many embryos are they hoping to transfer?

Good luck :-)

[Leatha]

Dcac I'm new on this but I just wanted to add that I am sorry to hear about your cycle this month.  Your attitude sounds positive and it is good that you are going to treat yourself to a night out but I still want to send out a hug for you.  It still hurts no matter how strong we are.  (Hugs)


My update is that I am at the start of things.  I go for my transfer tomorrow and I am nervous like it is my first day of school.  You think that I would have this thing down pat by now but no I'm still anxious with butterflies in the tummy.  Eeeck.

[cheekyhalfs]

Well have a great time tonight, and totally agree with you...hopefully the new year brings everything you wish for ;)

[Dcac]

Thanks cheeky.

We are ok. There's no point  wallowing as theres nothing we can do to change it. We are going to see the Killers tonight, so gonna treat myself to a few drinks and try to put it to the back of my mind.

The new year might bring new hope. If not I'm still glad we tried.

[cheekyhalfs]

:( I'm gutted for you, really I am! I'm here if/when you want to chat. Hope you and your DH are ok ( as ok as you can be given the circumstances).

Take lots of care xx

[Dcac]

Well girls that's me out this month. I started bleeding yesterday in exactly the same way as last time. This tie it was 4/5 days prior to scheduled blood test.

We are both gutted, but actually it wasn't as hard as last time as we never got a BFP this time. I'm going to skip bloodworks as no point taking  time off work when I know the answer

So...... We are gonna have a fab Christmas and revisit in the new year. Good luck all with your journeys. I will keep reading your updates
Xxx

[Dcac]

Hi suzi. Me too.

My Bloodwork is Wednesday. I only had 1 to put back this time, whereas I had 2 on first cycle. I turned 39 in October so chances are reducing every month. I have 1 round left after this on nhs.

I've had hot flushes last 2 days, and I'm up at this god forsaken hour this morning because I feel nauseous. Probs just the cyclgest.

Good luck for mondy

[Suzi74]

I go in Monday for the bloodwork.  I am fearing since there was only 1 to put in this time that it didn't work this time either.  I keep telling myself it was the golden one.  I keep feeling what I usually feel before AF :-( My hopes aren't as high as the first time, I really thought that one was going to work since we got to put in 3.  I am really kicking myself for waiting so long to see a specialist, married 14 years and will be turning 39 in February.  I only have 2 more chances at IVF with the insurance.

Good luck to everyone that has upcoming appointments.

[Dcac]

Yes, pease keep me posted.  So excited for you for your scan. A magical moment

I'm getting impatient now,  just want results either way

Take cre of yourself and baba xx

[cheekyhalfs]

Hey, not long till you find out then ;-)  I'm really hoping this is it for you.

As for symptoms, well you know they can vary so much from one woman to the next.  Personally, this time I just felt a little funny.  I felt headachy for about 4-5 days before getting my beta, and lots of slightly bloated strange tugging feelings in my tummy, with a lot of sharp pains in the left side.  I'm still getting twinges here and there, it's horrible - I'm constantly wondering if its all ok, or if things have decided to stop again like last time ;-(  But I need to remain positive and hope all is well.  I get a 7 week scan on Wednesday to check. I will keep you posted if you like?

Take lots of care.

[Dcac]

Well, I'm now 9 days into my 2ww and I have the worst headache and hot flushes. Not sure if anyone else suffered hot flushes

This cycle feels different to last one. I had extremely sore breasts last time, so much so even walking around if they bounced they hurt like hell. They are slightly tender this time, but nothing compared to last time

Last one resulted in chemical pregnancy- so not feeling too positive about getting any BFP this time round.

Will keep you all updated over my last 5 days!!!

[Leatha]

Thanks for the welcome.  I am in my countdown to my FET on Monday.  High beta numbers are good, how exciting that it may be twins.  Relax, enjoy, and get some rest.  

[cheekyhalfs]

Hi ladies, sorry I've not replied I've been pretty tired since coming home from our trip to Paris.

Nightscoldkiss, Thisistheyear & Tikita - I'm so so sad and sorry about your negatives, I have learned from the past 3.5 years of ttc that life can be unfair :( please note I am genuinely thinking of you all and her anytime you want to chat/rant Xx

Dcac- wishing you all the very best, keep me posted :)

Welcome to all the new ladies who are starting/midway through a cycle, wishing you all the very best.

Kkeitt - thank you, yes our 2nd beta which was taken on 14dp5dt is quite high lol, we are thinking there is possibly 2 little jellybeans :) either way, I'm just praying this pregnancy lasts & to see a little strong heartbeat when we have our first u/s.

Thinking of you all, take lots of care!