KHPP - IVF thread
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Topic: KHPP - IVF thread
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Subject: KHPP - IVF thread
Date Posted: 28 December 2015 at 10:45am
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Here you go [:)] ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
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Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 28 December 2015 at 1:26pm
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Just one please reporting for duty. Hopefully Garcat joins us soon. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 28 December 2015 at 3:18pm
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Hey! Yep hope she finds us here - now to adjust to your name lol ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 29 December 2015 at 2:37pm
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Not sure if I can? I had a look. Starting to get a bit bored at home lol |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 29 December 2015 at 2:53pm
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No I meant I needed to get used to your new name. When do you go back to work? ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 7:25am
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Ahhh I get ya :) Go back next week. DH back today? Yaay I am wondering if we should pm Garcat on old site? So she will get an email before site closes? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 9:21am
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You're not going away at all in your time off? Yep DH back today, thankfully, yesterday was a bit of a rough one. Oh does sending a PM send an email? Probably a good idea then. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 9:21am
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You're not going away at all in your time off? Yep DH back today, thankfully, yesterday was a bit of a rough one. Oh does sending a PM send an email? Probably a good idea then ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 3:00pm
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I made it!!!! I have just posted on the old thread. I have just copied it over to here too: So i have stopped my pill on Monday and had a blood test on tuesday to check down regulation, however apparently my estrogen was too high so they sent me for an untrasound this morning to check to make sure there was no activity in my ovaries. Went to the scan this morning. To start with I had a trainee do it and she couldn't even find mu uterus which was a bit of a worry! Anyway she left me there with the scanner thing in place for 15 minutes which she went to find a more experienced colleague. She eventually came along and did the scan very quickly. FA confirmed later the scan was ok and there wasn't much activity going on in my ovaries which is good. On the way out Pathlab rang to say that they had messed up with my blood test yesterday and only tested estrogen and not the full blood count which FA were chasing!!. So they asked me if I wouldn't mind going back for another blood test. So i went straight away but it was so busy and had to wait over 30 minutes ggrrr. The worse thing is i have to have a repeat estrogen blood test tomorrow to see if my estrogen has gone down because I am supposed to be halving my bureselin dose and starting testosterone patches on Friday. So that will be 3 blood tests in 3 days! I feel like I am being poked and prodded! Hope you guys are ok :) |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 3:48pm
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Yay for making it over :) Boo for all the confusion and extra tests :( what are the testosterone patches for? ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 9:52pm
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Welcome Garcat, sounds like a bit of a hook Har for sure. Hopefully its smoother sailing from now in. They could have removed ultrasound probe! I know when I was having my bloods done they were changing owners or brands and something and it was chaos, almost labeled my blood wrong. I'm good had 12 week scan today was freaking out big time but all is well there (still paranoid though). They found a fibroid and said something about placenta being towards my back and will need to keep an eye on it getting too close to cervix. Not sure what this means but nothing is straight forward eh. |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 9:54pm
| Cc hope hubby is home and you get some quality time. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 30 December 2015 at 10:00pm
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Yay for your 12 week scan. Try not to worry about the placenta, things can change and it might end up in the right place. Yep DH is here. Past couple of days including today have been filled with triggers. Hopefully now DH is here I'll be able to handle things better. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 6:55am
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Not good about the triggers, often they hit you out of nowhere. This time of year seems to make it harder too. I struggled at scan place a few stressed out people there. My friend from Auckland arrived yesterday as a suprise, DH and her did well hiding it until he told me we were going to airport to go to Australia lol |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 8:22am
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Oh nice to have your friend turn up - sweet of them to arrange it. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 8:34am
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That is so awesome that your 12 week scan went well. Don't worry about the fibroid they are so common and I have 2 of them in my uterus and I had one there when I had my first son. So you got to see your little baby for the first time JOP how amazing is that! I know what you mean about triggers. Being in Medex radiology yesterday lying waiting for someone to do my scan surrounded by pregnancy scan pictures on the wall was quite hard. And sitting in a waiting room with pregnant women when you know they are only going to scan your empty uterus. The testosterone patches before Puregon injections is supposed to increase production of eggs in poor responders. I guess they gave them to me because of my low AMH and age. Have a great New Years Eve! Any plans for tonight? I guess I can't really have a glass of wine. What do you reckon CC? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 8:52am
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Oh that's rough that your scan place is covered in pregnant Ppl. I keep seeing bumps and new babies everywhere-I have to be careful as I keep looking at them - ppl will start thinking I'm a weirdo stalker soon! I'm sitting at the blood test place waiting for a test to Tell me I'm not pregnant, luckily not so many pregnant ppl in there today. We're goingo to a concert tonight, will be nice to do something different. Having a glass of wine at this stage is up to personal choice - I read somewhere they recommend not having it once you've started stims, just not a binge session ;) ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 3:55pm
| Well had another blood test today to check my estrogen has gone down and it has gone up!! Why would that happen?! So I have to keep suppressing my cycle with Burselin until I can get to Hamilton to do another blood test and scan this time with my FA doctor next Tuesday. So I am a bit bummed that everything is on hold until they can work out what is happening with me. It would appear my body is not responding to the drugs as it should be!! Definitely having a glass of bubbles tonight! |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 4:25pm
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Weird and frustrating. Hopefully the extra time in buserilin sorts your body out. Enjoy the bubbles! ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 31 December 2015 at 4:33pm
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Yeah it was pretty cool, but reinforced how removed I am from it. Having major tummy pains today hopefully just gas but really stressful. Oh man Garcat that's so frustrating! Hopefully they get to bottom of it soon. Interesting that your body wants to ovulate so badly must have good strong cycle - not ideal for IVF however. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 01 January 2016 at 9:20am
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Happy New Years! Hope 2016 is our year for BFPs and healthy babies. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 01 January 2016 at 3:27pm
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Happy New Years too. Yes, here's to lots of healthy new babies this year for us all. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 01 January 2016 at 6:00pm
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Having weird stabby abdominal pains - but don't actually think it's related to my reproductive organs! Making me paranoid there's something more wrong with my body. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 01 January 2016 at 8:02pm
| Could it be gas pains? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 01 January 2016 at 9:00pm
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No it's different to gas pains. Wondering if my appendix is grumbling, but also have some stabbing up under my ribs on the right which I've had for a couple of months off and on. My cousins wife has ovarian cancer so of course I'm freaking out about that esp with all the drugs I've had over the past few years. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 02 January 2016 at 9:04am
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From what I've read the fertility drugs and cancer link is nothing to worry about. I think even FA has it on website. If your worried go see your GP no point worrying if you don't need too |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 02 January 2016 at 9:34am
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Oh good to know about the cancer thing. We've had cancer get very close last year so it's in our mind a bit more. Going away for a mini-break on the boat for a few days, if still bothering me when I get back I'll go to the Gp. It's quite likely it's all just me being completely exhausted and all peopled out. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 02 January 2016 at 12:29pm
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Happy New Year Ladies! CC that's no good about your abdominal pain. It's probably related to digestion and nothing serious but I would get it checked out as soon as you can in case it is gallstones or kidney stones which can be quite common. If its digestion related you might find aloe vera and slippery elm might help. Having a break through bleed at them moment so hoping this is a good sign that my hormones are trying to follow the schedule. JOP I can understanding you feeling detached at the scan. But remember once you are passed 12 weeks the chances of miscarraige reduces dramatically. You are having this healthy baby growing inside of you! This is your time! |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 02 January 2016 at 3:11pm
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Cc: Good plan, could just be stress I know stress has direct link with tummy and digestion which Garcat suggested. Garcat: Breakthrough bleeds are so confusing huh. I have read pretty common though in your protocol. Fx it confirms your on track, hopefully your doctor figures it out soon! I'm not sure when I will accept I'm pregnant my best mate who is staying at mo said I need to buy something small each pay till I feel it.. Not sure if that's a good way either. |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 04 January 2016 at 1:47pm
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Yes I don't think I could bring myself to buy anything yet if I were in your position. However it could be a positive reinforcement to your self and the universe that it's going to happen, so may be you should get something small. Arrgh night sweats every night are not a pleasant side effect of the Bureselin supressing my cycle. I have to go to Hamilton for a scan tomorrow and I have tickets to the cricket at the Mount so I will miss most the the game :( How are you doing CC? |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 05 January 2016 at 3:05pm
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Hope your on track Garcat. Hope your okay CC |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 07 January 2016 at 4:13pm
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Scan went OK. It confirmed I had down regulated a week later than expected. So its all systems go with the rest of the cycle. I start my testosterone patch tomorrow and puregon on Tuesday. I can't wait to reduce the bureselin injections as I am hating the night sweats. If this is what menopause is like i am not looking forward to it! How are you going JOP? I am getting concered about CC, we haven't heard from here for a while which is not like here. I hope she is ok. Maybe she has gone away? |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 07 January 2016 at 7:13pm
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Pretty sure she and hubby away on boat, I was worried till I remembered. Yay, once you start stimulation drugs it should move quickly. Symptoms don't sound nice. I am trucking along,what's your opinion on Folic acid after 14 weeks? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 07 January 2016 at 8:45pm
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Heya, I'm lurking.....just a bit peopled out and over things. Had 3 nights away which was nice - given me enough strength to get to our actual holiday at the end of Jan. Had our WTF appt today, he basically said the same thing....persistence and numbers game. Talked about getting a second opinion with him and he actually helped me get an appt at the FA clinic in Auckland when I'm there week after next. Glad your cycle is on track garcat. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 08 January 2016 at 6:38am
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Good idea re second opinion CC hopefully you guys get some piece of mind. Glad he helped you too, doctors can be a bit arrogant at times. Also amazinh you got an appointment at such short notice so some strings must have been pulled. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 08 January 2016 at 12:07pm
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Yeah it was good he supported us - he basically said he'd probably do the same thing if he was in our position. He must be reasonable confident/secure which is a good thing. He rang the MD of Auck FA for us and twisted his arm to see us. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 08 January 2016 at 1:21pm
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hey Garcat have you found that AF can be weird after a CP? I really feel like AF is on its way, but it'd be quite early if it is (like a week-10days or so) ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 11 January 2016 at 11:09am
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Sorry I have been MIA been a really busy week in clinic as well as work. Probably not the best lead up to IVF but at least it takes my mind off it. JOP Folic acid is important thoughout pregnancy and breastfeeding and not just in the first 12 weeks. So if I were you I would keep taking it throughout. Glad all is going well with you. You will be feeling movement soon, I started to feel bubbles at around 15 weeks when I had my son. CC my period is always heavier and longer after a CP but it doesn't really make the next cycle come any earlier. Maybe it is your cycle getting back in to balance after the IVF drugs. Glad you are ok too. Where are you going on holiday at the end of the month? |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 11 January 2016 at 2:23pm
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Distraction definitely a good thing, selling and buying our house did help keep my mind busy . CC hate it when our bodies give us a suprise eh good luck for Akld hope you hear what you need too. Will keep up Folic acid then, finished Elevit yesterday might switch to Blackmore Gold as it has DHA too. Hopefully I get bubbles soon thought I felt something last week probably just gas as only nearing end of week 13. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 11 January 2016 at 9:44pm
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I'm thinking it might have actually been Ov, as no AF arrived. JOP if you're seeing your dr (midwife might be able to too) you can get the folic acid on prescription. Hope you're doing ok garcat ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 12 January 2016 at 6:59pm
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Good thinking I'll ask. When is your Akld FA appointment CC? Hope your trucking along boring |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 12 January 2016 at 8:25pm
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On Monday - was touch and go...Andrew booked it for yesterday! Luckily I was able to rearrange it for next Monday. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 12 January 2016 at 8:59pm
| Oh man that's stressful glad you were able to rebook! |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 12 January 2016 at 9:22pm
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Yeah am releaved. And because we're going away we can't start another cycle til late February anyway do this means we have a chance to use what ever new info we might get. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 13 January 2016 at 10:01am
| Yeah exactly, could it be worth possibly visiting another fertility clinic too? I know there's Gena in Chch. Plus a few others in Akld? Probably clutching at straws but all FA may have same resources? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 18 January 2016 at 9:23pm
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Yeah i did wonder if I should have tried getting an appt with Repromed rather than another FA clinic - but that would have been trickier as I would have had to get a paper copy of my file and take it with me - and I don't think Andrew would have been able to get me a last minute appt with them. FA Auckland have swanky offices! He hasn't really suggested anything majorly different - a bunch of things that most likely aren't covered under Fert Cover so if we decided to do them they'll cost us a ton more $$ that we don't have. And because of our 3 week holiday coming up we prob won't be able to talk the options over with Andrew til mid Feb, so will prob have to delay our next transfer til we've been able to have another conversation with him. Where are you up to Garcat? Hope you're doing well kellsz :) |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 19 January 2016 at 9:47am
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And I thought Wellington was flash. Could you email AM? Sucks when money has an influence on things a. Did they give you a rough estimate? Also hard to know if cost is worth benefit too right. |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 19 January 2016 at 9:49am
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I am doing okay, paranoid as anything don't think it's ever going to improve. Infertility is so damaging Hope your both trucking along okay best you can. |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 19 January 2016 at 10:14am
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Kellsz, you could try bach flowers to help your fears and anxiety. Go to a health shop and get them to make up a specific remedy for you. May help to take the edge of things. What did they suggest for you differently this time cc? AFM I Had my blood test to check how the puregon injections are working this morning so hopefully its all about to kick off with IVF. Its been such a drag to get here. How long do you usually take the puregon injections for? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 19 January 2016 at 1:23pm
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Yeah naH...Wellington is nothing compared to Auckland. Everyone going there was well dressed too, I felt far too casual! They've suggested another hysteroscopy before doing another cycle (costs about $1200), suggested we could trip intralipids ($500 plus another $500 if we get pregnant), and suggested Pre-genetic testing which is about $3k a time....so could do that on the ones in the freezer, and then if unsuccessful would probably need to do again on any embryos from a fresh cycle...he did say it'd be more efficient to do another fresh cycle, get all the embryos and test the fresh & frozen at the same time, but that might not be allowed under our fertility cover plan. Yeah could email Andrew, but waiting to get the summary from Auckland so I know Andrew knows what they've suggested. Yep sucks that money influences decisions esp when you don't know if they'll help...and annoying that it'll push out our time frame too. Yeah the long protocol does start to drag garcat...Theres no usual length of time...depends on how you respond...around 2 weeks I guess tho. Hope you're finding ways to manage the anxiety - have you been and talked to the counsellor? ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 20 January 2016 at 11:51am
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I remember reading a post about someone getting their gp nurse to administer intriplids significantly cheaper than FA no idea if that's possible or right but could be worth looking into. If you have health insurance could there a medical reason for a hystersvopy? Yeah its a fair bit of money if you get no answers. Exciting things are hopefully about to kick off Garcat, my cycle was so quick I think I had egg retrieval on day ten I feel a bit like a cheat. My advise too is when they do folicle count don't count it as gold they counted 12 yet we only 6 eggs which I found really upsetting. I should go see a councilor as I think it's likely to get worse I just seem to be coping by head in sand. I am almost to scared to eat or drink anything due to listeria. Flower remedies could be a good idea I have found them good in the past. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 20 January 2016 at 2:34pm
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oh thats interesting, I'll have to investigate. Yeah i'm hoping Andrew can organise the hysteroscopy as a gyno thing rather than a fertility thing so my health insurance covers it....would possibly mean i get to have it under general...not that i'm hugely wanting general, but my friend said had no sedation when she had it through the clinic - just took pain killers before hand, and as the scratch i had was painful enough i'm not sure i want a hysteroscopy with only pain killers! yeah the numbers of follicles - eggs - embryos is another mind F@#k, that takes a bit to manage...i haven't found a way of coping with that easily yet. if you like, i can give you the email address for Winnie - she's the counsellor through FA who I liked the most, but I think she does private sessions. I reckon a fertility counsellor would be best rather than a general counsellor as its a special kinda of grief/anxiety you're dealing with which they know about - winnie did her studies while going through IVF. If i was further along with my studies I'd offer ;) ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 22 January 2016 at 8:39am
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Kellsz was it you that had got melatonin from the states? ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 22 January 2016 at 10:09am
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Nope, not me. Heard of a few people trying and failing via online. Hoping family member will go one day I find only the real expensive prescription sustained release one works not the cheaper vitamin style one. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 22 January 2016 at 2:02pm
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Ah ok, ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 22 January 2016 at 6:03pm
| I had my follicle scan today. There weren't that many follicles so I am a bit concerned about that. They only found two on the right ovary (they were good size though) and about 3 smaller ones on the left. So the odds aren't looking good. I have to go to Hamilton tomorrow for another blood test and scan with FA. They might do trigger tomorrow so it may be all go for EC early next week. |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 23 January 2016 at 10:31pm
| Trigger done tonight, so egg collection is Monday morning. So glad the injections are over now. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 24 January 2016 at 8:30am
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Enjoy a couple of drug free days 😊 Those littlies could easily catch up in size but Monday morning. Hard to not let the numbers get you down xo ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 24 January 2016 at 3:58pm
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Bet your glad the needles are over for a few days, as per CC the hcg shot will help those egg is mature. I have also heard instances sometimes of more eggs gathered than counted but that's the thing with IVF it's totally unpredictable. Good luck for EC, the drugs are good you will honesty not care. I had a wee cry when I got there and chatted with embroologust. But worst bit is the IV line going in. Stock up on some drinks you love for after. |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 25 January 2016 at 5:13pm
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Thanks for the insight Kellsz. The EC was not as bad as I thought but apparently I was totally out of it so maybe they gave me too much of the sedation drugs!! They managed to get 5 eggs in the end which they seemed quite happy with for someone who is 41. So here's hoping they fertilise and I get a good embryo. Yep having a few treats now as a reward! How are you going? you must be getting close to 20 weeks by now. |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 25 January 2016 at 5:24pm
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Wow five eggs is great, I only got six and I'm 30 and bloods showed good count. Well done you definitely deserve some treats. Sending fertilising and growing vibes your way. It's a seriously weird feeling knowing your eggs are in a petri dish in a lab. Fifteen weeks 5 days today.. it's starting to drag a bit. |
Posted By: LP pka Rainyday
Date Posted: 25 January 2016 at 5:27pm
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All the best Garcat. Wishing you lots of luck Xo ------------- 6 MC angels DS born 04.01.14 DD born sleeping 09.05.16 22w5d |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 25 January 2016 at 8:07pm
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Yes its weird to know my eggs are 1.5 hours drive away in Hamilton! Nearly 16 weeks! To me that's gone really fast but I do remember how slow my pregnancy with my first son went. Are you starting to show yet? Thanks so much RD, how are you getting on? Any tips on how to insert those progesterone pesseries? |
Posted By: LP pka Rainyday
Date Posted: 25 January 2016 at 8:19pm
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Ticking along very slowly here too. 7w5d. Oh those lovely pessaries! I finding standing with one leg on the bath or toilet means I can get them right up there 😉 Invest in some good panty liners too! 16 weeks is awesome Kellsz! Hope you have a phase where it goes fast!! ------------- 6 MC angels DS born 04.01.14 DD born sleeping 09.05.16 22w5d |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 26 January 2016 at 7:11am
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Definitely kinda showing customers are looking at tummy and thinking better than asking lol. No real tips other than set a reminder in your phone I was good in beginning but forgot later on causing loads of stress. Nurse at FA here said to wet your finger to help them stick I found it did nothing. 7.5 weeks is awesome RD, once you get through 7th week your chances are really good. CC hope your doing good |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 26 January 2016 at 7:12am
| Yes after a few days all the wax comes out which is freaky but progesterone stays in |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 26 January 2016 at 5:45pm
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Getting used to the pessaries but not liking sticky undies. Will invest in some liners! So 3 of my eggs have fertilised and it's looking like a day 5 transfer so I am stoked about that. Hopefully my little embryos will survive until then. |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 26 January 2016 at 6:08pm
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Yaaay, fab fertilisation rate, fx for you. How are you feeling today? |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 26 January 2016 at 6:42pm
| Thanks Kellsz, fingers crossed! I feel pretty drained today as I had a full day at work. I also twisted my ankle at work today so I can't walk on it at the moment. Currently sitting with ice on it! |
Posted By: antheawren
Date Posted: 27 January 2016 at 12:49pm
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Gar - Im sorry to jump in here but wanted your advice, have you heard of shatavari? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Miscarriage 5 1/2 weeks Nov 14 Miscarriage 6 weeks September 15 |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 28 January 2016 at 1:49pm
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Hey garcat hope your coping with waiting ok. Saw your question in the other thread re exercise - they say no swimming for a couple of weeks post EC to avoid getting an infection. Otherwise they say you can continue exercising the same as you were prior to transfer, but avoid increasing your body temp too much. But if you feel safer not exercising then that's fine too - gotta do what saves your sanity :) ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 28 January 2016 at 3:02pm
| At ET they told me no hiking but I honestly just wanted to keep quiet |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 28 January 2016 at 11:08pm
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Thanks for the info CC, think I will stick to walking and yoga and give the gym a miss, especially in this heat! Hope you are doing ok? Anthea, Shatavari is a herb traditionally used to boost ovulation as well as general fertility and libido. From memory it helps to boost your good estrogen which helps you ovulate. Apparently its supposed to make you want to have 100 husbands if you get my drift! |
Posted By: antheawren
Date Posted: 29 January 2016 at 7:28am
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Lol Gar - thanks for that, so possibly worth a try, even if it just gives me the motivation to want to do the deed on those days lol that gave me such a chuckle! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> Miscarriage 5 1/2 weeks Nov 14 Miscarriage 6 weeks September 15 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 30 January 2016 at 7:40pm
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So I am officially PUPO! I had one good 4BB embryo transferred this morning. The other two are not quite at blastocyst stage yet so they are going to call me tomorrow to let me know if they can be frozen. It nearly didn't happen though as when they were doing my transfer they couldn't get the tube thing through my cervix. He said I must have a little endo in the muscle of the cervix which was blocking the path. Luckily he finally got it through after a few tries which is a relief as otherwise I would have had to have my embryo frozen. So now I have to keep my mind occupied until I test next Monday. I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend :) |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 30 January 2016 at 7:47pm
| Fab news Garcat, seems to be common thing for one emby to be ahead of others. Pretty cool you might get two in freezer wow. |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 30 January 2016 at 7:54pm
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Thanks, it would be good to get two frozen embryos as this is my one and only IVF cycle. Fingers crossed. I hope you don't mind me asking but did you freeze any embryos? I can't remember what happened with you. |
Posted By: LP pka Rainyday
Date Posted: 30 January 2016 at 8:45pm
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Exciting!! All the best Garcat ------------- 6 MC angels DS born 04.01.14 DD born sleeping 09.05.16 22w5d |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 31 January 2016 at 8:40am
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We've got one in the freezer. Yay for 8 weeks RD |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 31 January 2016 at 1:54pm
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That's good that you got one. No frosties for us unfortunately as they weren't quite viable enough. She did say that the embryo we had transferred yesterday though was a "real beauty" though so here's hoping this works out. Thanks RD :) |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 31 January 2016 at 5:51pm
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Oh bugger, thats disappointing. But fantastic you got such a beauty and its a five day transfer too so chances are higher too. Will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you and hubby. Not uncommon for people to have none come transfer day so we are all lucky. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 01 February 2016 at 12:33pm
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Yay for being PUPO garcat! Fingers crossed for you. Hope you can find some ways to relax and distract yourself while waiting :) ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 02 February 2016 at 6:31pm
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Hope time passes quickly for you Garcat. How are you doing CC? Offical nut job here, now been reffered to maternal metal health. |
Posted By: LP pka Rainyday
Date Posted: 02 February 2016 at 7:02pm
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Forgive my ignorance Kellz but is maternal mental health referral an actual thing? ------------- 6 MC angels DS born 04.01.14 DD born sleeping 09.05.16 22w5d |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 02 February 2016 at 9:00pm
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Pretty sure it is, midwife said it was and remember a mate was under them too. Mw memtioned social worker |
Posted By: LP pka Rainyday
Date Posted: 03 February 2016 at 7:20am
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That's great! Gosh I wonder how many people are aware of the service? I suppose a midwife would see if their clients needed it. Hope it helps Kellsz ------------- 6 MC angels DS born 04.01.14 DD born sleeping 09.05.16 22w5d |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 03 February 2016 at 2:20pm
| I say many arent, which is a real shame |
Posted By: antheawren
Date Posted: 03 February 2016 at 5:13pm
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I was under maternal mental health - though I think up here it was just mental healthy despite the name change! Gar I'm closely following and have all my bits and pieces crossed for you! |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 03 February 2016 at 6:11pm
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Yep maternal mental health is a specific service, under resources as far as I know, it's available for PND too, it's where I want to work as well as fertility counselling when I finish studying. Glad you're getting some support Kellz Hope your coping ok Garcat. I'm still away on holiday, waiting for our guests to leave on Friday so DH and I have sometime together. We've both been struggling a bit so have an appt with Winnie the counsellor a few weeks after we get back. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 03 February 2016 at 6:31pm
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Oh and apparently ppl who go through IVF are at a higher risk of PND so being in the maternal mental health system could be good just in case you need them later. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Garcat199290
Date Posted: 03 February 2016 at 10:31pm
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Thanks Anthea, congratulations on your BFP!! You so deserve this so I hope and pray this one sticks for you x I am doing ok thanks guys, keeping busy with work helps. I have my blood test in 4 days and I am starting to freak out a little. You know I have a history of multiple chemical pregnancies (17 in just over 6 years) and the cause has never been found (although I suspect an auto immune connection but have been tested for everything and nothing has ever come up). So I am wondering what difference IVF will make to whether this is successful or ends up as another CP. Anyway I am trying not to think about it too much and meditate lots which is helping. That's great Kel that you are under a specialist in maternal mental health. I think if this IVF is successful I will need it to! Good to have you back CC. Hope your holiday is going well. |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 04 February 2016 at 5:28am
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Good luck Garcat, IVF tww can be such a challenge. Just remember with IVF we have progestrone and half a year or so of trying egg wise in one cycle Congrads Anthea, hope next few weeks fly by for you espesically. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 10 March 2016 at 11:10am
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Sorry I just kinda disappeared. Life all got a bit hard really, with trying to make IVF decisions, too many ppl, family deaths and family illnesses. I think things have quietened down now...just in time for IVF #5 which is doing my head in. Kellsz, i hope your pregnancy is going well. Garcat, if you're around I hope you're doing ok xo ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 10 March 2016 at 9:24pm
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Sounds like loads to handle CC. Hope its now smooth sailing for round 5. What stage are you at? Same protocol? 22 weeks anxiety beyond belief. Finally seeing physchologist next week Thinking of you Garcat. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 10 March 2016 at 9:40pm
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Yeah here's hoping. Last day of the pill today, yep doing the long protocol again. Drugs are doing my head in already, freaking out a bit about how I'm going to manage the assignments/tests I have around the time of EC - druggie brain and assignments aren't a hood combo. :( hope the psychologist helps ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 11 March 2016 at 6:44pm
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Thats rough about timing of assignments and tests. Pity life just cant freeze around those times eh. Hopefully they can be an welcome distraction. Is the embryo testing done in Wgtn or out of town? |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 12 March 2016 at 10:43pm
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Yeah hopefully they'll be a distraction, weren't today and the drugs were doing my head in. Testing gets done in Chch, takes 4-6weeks to get results. Providing we actually have anything to transfer, who knows when that'll end up! ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |
Posted By: Justin Reach
Date Posted: 13 March 2016 at 5:40pm
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Just doing a little bit of posting on OhBaby since KHPP finished like forever ago and wanted to say Hi to CRAFTEA CHIC. :) I have been reading your posts and I am sorry life has been extra difficult and stressful for you. Take good care of yourself and your DH because you are both very important as you are creating your family together. CRAFTEA CHIC, I am thinking of you and praying for a ' Positive Outcome' this time round...... ------------- 21 year old son 18 year old son (Buenos Aires Clinic Donor Egg) 4 year old son (San Diego Clinic Donor Egg) 3 year old daughter (San Diego Clinic Donor Egg) 2 year old daughter |
Posted By: kellsz
Date Posted: 14 March 2016 at 1:01pm
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Wow thats a wee bit of time eh. Amazing they can be shipped there and back and checked and be okay eh. Science is amazing. Hopefully there will be a golden emby or two in there for you guys. Some answers as well will be a bonus. Do you know if they use normal couriers? Finally seeing physchogist Wednesday fx. |
Posted By: CrafteaChic
Date Posted: 15 March 2016 at 9:26am
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Thanks JR - just hoping there is actually something good to transfer later. Oh they don't actually ship the embryo - they take a biopsy of it here in Wgtn, then freeze the embryo and send the biopsy (a cell or 2 from the trifecterderm...the bit that becomes the placenta) down for testing. They're going to test our frozen ones too - so I hope they survive the thaw/refreeze and potential thaw later for transfer! No Idea what type of couriers they use - theres probably special ones for medical products. Glad you're seeing the psychologist. I've been trying to get an appointment with the counsellor but between her schedule and when my husband is at home, I couldn't get one til late April. Could do with it now! The drugs are doing my head in, and i'm really struggling to cope with everything right now. ------------- TTC 10/11 IVF#1 3/13 6frosties 1xChem,1xMiscarriage,4xBFN, 3xCancelledFETs IVF#2 3/15 BFN IVF#3 8/15 BFN IVF#4 10/15 CP,2frosties IVF#5 02/16 2frosties,PGS on 4 frosties,1 normal,tx=MC7wks IVF#6 12/16 |