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KellyL
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Post by KellyL »

Hi girls,
Sorry I haven't posted for a while - have been trying to get everything up to date ready for ET!
Had the endo scan on Thursday 11th and lining was 9.4 so clinic was really pleased - it has to be 8 for them to carry on.
Had ET on Tuesday 16th - everything went fine, I have a small cevix and they had trouble last time and again this - but the Dr was very good and got those little embies in there.
I was dreading the news regarding the thawing of the embies - we had 5 frozen and I thought they'd need to thaw at least 3 or 4, but hey good news the first 2 they took out thawed fine. On the monday they both had 4 cells and on Tuesday one had split again and had 5 cells so I am really positive.
Have been off work since Tuesday - am bored out of my brain, there is only so my day time TV you can watch!! Should return on Monday or Tuesday next week.
Test day is Monday 29th.

Am sending huge hugs to all you girlies who need them, keep smiling and remember Zita says you have to visulise yourself pregnant to increase your chances - have been trying it, DH thinks I'm mad, but hey anything is worth a go.

Anna - I'm so glad things are going well, & I can't belive AF was early - maybe she's finally falling into line.

Cla - thanks for the note on the Fibroids - the clinic is still not worried (obviously as they did transfer) so I'm trying to think positive.

For all you with bumps - take care and remember to take it easy - I know that's easier said than done.

Take Care all and remember PMA

Love
Kelly
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IVF/ICSI Jan 06 -ve
FET May 06 - BFP
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sophie
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Post by sophie »

Glad to see you back Souris. (Remember I said I liked the name Souris until you told me it was French for mouse, well now Tom Cruise has named his baby Suri, and i just keep thinking 'but it means mouse!' I still think it's a lovely name though!)

Lynne, i don't think you ever get used to the injections, this is my 4th attempt and I still get slighty tense just before I inject. What a nightmare!

I have booked to see an acupuncturist on Tuesday - I really need to get my blood circulating and my endometrium thick enough to do the ET this time. It all costs so much money though doesn't it!!!!!! I am also going to try and keep my tummy warm - any other tips besides Zita's?

Sophie x
Pituitary Tumour, PCOS
'01 - DD born
'02 - miscarriage
clomid X6 negative
IVF '05 - OHSS 13 embies frozen
FET, Feb06 - negative
FET, April06 - cancelled 2 days before ET
FET, ET: June06 - fingers crossed
AMck
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Post by AMck »

Hi ladies, hope all having a good weekend

hi Sophie, hope inj are going OK. How long will you down reg for?
I remember last year when you jigged for me when AF was being a pain! I couldn't believe it when it was a week early this time. I actually went for a scan to make sure it was AF and not a cyst or anything untoward! But , yes it was AF and I am going ahead with my donor cycle a week ahead of schedule. There is no rhyme or reason to this malarky is there? Good luck with your tmt and I hope the acupuncture goes well!

Christine, thinking of you. Take care. I think everyone here understands when you say you will be taking a break before cycling again. I hope it's not too far away and the next cycle is the one for you. Good luck x

Lynne, good to see you are feeling a bit better. Hope the tea and coffee subs taste good!

Pauline , thanks for asking after me. I hope you will cycle again when the time is ready. Don't worry about lurking on the boards, I know a lot of ladies do it! I am now waiting for a donor to be found and sychronise my cycle with her. The drs at IM said that there was no waiting list so I expect I will be on bc pills for a few weeks then, who knows....watch this space. :wink:

Souris, good to see you post. I've missed you! Glad to see dh agreed to sperm retrieval. Maybe he will give up smoking soon, fingers crossed! Hope your apptmt goes well. Me and my dp went out with another couple we know who are undergoing tmt. The lads sat and complained about the indignities of giving a sample! Us ladies kindly reminded them of all we go through...painful injections, hot flushes, sleepless nights, headaches, scans, constant knicker checking etc..... fair to say we won the debate! Hoping the weeks fly by for you and you are soon cycling again. In answer to your question I will go back to Barcelona when the donor eggs are ready. DP's sperm are already over there waiting for us! It should be in the next 5 weeks!

Hi Kelly, glad to see all went well. Hope those two little embies are snuggling in nicely. Good luck on your 2ww , sending you babydust in a bucket. Everything crossed for you. x

- Eminde - BFP - Twins
- Stacy - BFP
- Cla - BFP - heard heartbeat! Next scan 1st June
- Sue-e BFP scan 10th May All OK! Next scan 7th July
- Souris - next cycle in Sept
- KellyL - on 2ww test date 29th May
- Anna - DE cycle in Barcelona, start bc pills 17th May
- Lynne - started injections 5th May, EC beg June
- Christine - BFN :( hugs x
- Sophie - down reg on 17th May
- Lisa(Macca8) - cycle planned for July

Hello to Cla, Sue-e and other lovely ladies on this thread
PMA all round
bye for now
Anna x
Me 44, DP 42 ttc 3yrs
7 cancelled IVF cycles during 2005/6
ED tmt at IM June 06 BFN
ED tmt at IM July 06 BFP
Matthew born 23/3/07
lynne
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Post by lynne »

Hi all,
Sorry I've not posted in a while.
I go for my baseline scan tomorrow. I'm impatient to get there and find out if everything is gong to plan. This cycle seems to be lasting SO long.
I went for a massage today. The masseuse suggested reflexology, even though I went because I have back ache and neck ache. She thought reflexology would be of more use. I have to say I really enjoyed it. It was very relaxing, but I'm not really a great believer in it's healing benefits. But you never know.
Unfortunately it turns out I had spoken to this woman before about coming to me for some sessions. This isn't good from my perspective as I hate to mix professional and personal. I don't know whether to look somewhere else for my next session. I suppose it will be alright until she does come out, but then I'll have to stop. Nothing's ever simple is it?

Souris, did you get my PM the other day? Hoe you're well and time flies by until you are home next.

Anna, any sign of those donor eggs?

Sophie, when do you start stims? I attemted accupuncture, but never made it to the session. I'm really frightened of needles and the whole IVF thing is a huge needle filled nightmare. I couldn't bring myself to pay someone to stick more in me than was absolutely necessary.

Kelly, how's the dreaded 2WW? I hope time isn't dragging too slowly.

Christine, how's it going?

Lisa, how are you getting on?

Work is calling, as always. Hope you all have a good week.
Lynne
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Post by AMck »

hi ladies
hope all is well with everyone.

Kelly, how's the 2ww? Are you keeping busy? Everything crossed for you!

Sophie hope down regging is going according to plan and you will be stimming soon. Another step closer.

Lynne, good to hear from you. I really do believe in reflexology. my sister is trained and I have sessions as often as possible. It is spooky but it does work.....for me anyway. Maybe it's all in my mind :wink: I 'm with you on acupuncture though, the thought of someone sticking needles in me does not sound appealing in the slightest! Let us know how you get on tomorrow. good luck x

Christine, thinking of you as you dust yourself down and go forward on the next roller coaster. PMA to you.

Lisa , what are you up too. Are you going for a cycle in July?

As for me, nothing much to report. I emailed the clinic today just to put my mind at rest regarding the protocol for this cycle. The dr explained it all to me in Barcelona but I seem to have forgotten a lot of it! Anyway I got a quick response in that I will need to stay on bc pills for a couple of weeks, when a donor is found I stop taking them, then when AF arrives I start with oestrogen patches , then after a scan will go over to Barcelona for ET. Time is dragging by really slowly and work is such a nightmare at the moment :( Must stop grumbling and think POSITIVE!!

Hugs to all here
bye for now
Anna x
Me 44, DP 42 ttc 3yrs
7 cancelled IVF cycles during 2005/6
ED tmt at IM June 06 BFN
ED tmt at IM July 06 BFP
Matthew born 23/3/07
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Lynne - good luck for your scan today, really hoping all is well and you can move onto the next stage.

Anna - Hopefully not too much longer for you, it's so exciting, wishing you the patience of a saint!!!

Good luck ladies, really hoping all your dreams come true

love

sue e xx
Age 33 dh 34 Married Nov 03 /ectopic dec 03
1st ICSI start July 05, +ive Hpt 10th oct / m/c
FET Feb - +ive
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Post by Cla »

Hi All!

sorry - have been reading posts, but have been mental at work so not much time to write! Lynne - best of luck with the scan today!!!!

Hi to all - Souris great to hear from you - keep in touch.

Love to all!

Cla
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PS - finally succumbed to maternity trousers this week - they're huge!!! But the alternative was wearing my normal trousers with the zip open and was becoming embarrasing!! he-he!
Me: 35 DP : 38
1st time IVF - Aug/Sept 05 -ve
FET - Jan 06 - BFP!!!
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Hi all,
Cla I am DELIGHTED you are in maternity wear!!!!!!
Sue, are you doing okay?
Anna, I think I shall go back for more reflexology. If nothing else I could do with the calming influence right now.

I went for my scan today and they found a cyst. So I have to have that drained on Friday. It sounds painful and I'm not very happy about it at the minute. I just think "Not another hurdle". I've taken my vitamins, no alcohol, no caffeine. I'm even trying to rest and this time it's worse than last. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think after this go I need a break. I don't know how much more I can stand. I phoned DH to tell him and later texted. He texted back with "It will be worth it". But what if it's not? What if it never is? I'm so sad. I feel like I'm wasting my life chasing a pipe dream. I've put my career on hold for 3 years now. Fighting about having or not having kids and then the actual process has been the definition of my relationship. I'm getting too old to have kids and I'm getting too old to really break into my field. So I loose both!!

I'll be fine in a bit. Just feeling sorry for myself. And we're going out to celebrate a friends birthday tonight and I could MURDER a glass of wine. There is no justice........!!!!
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Post by AMck »

Hi all, hope everyone Ok today

Lynne, sorry to hear you have a cyst. Please don't worry about the cyst drain thing. I had one last year. It's done under sedation and you will be fine after. I really don't think a glass of wine would hurt tonight :wink:

The clinic in Barcelona have found an egg donor for me! I stop bc pills on 1st June! It's getting closer!

Sorry no time for personals tonight

Hugs to all
Bye for now
Anna x
Me 44, DP 42 ttc 3yrs
7 cancelled IVF cycles during 2005/6
ED tmt at IM June 06 BFN
ED tmt at IM July 06 BFP
Matthew born 23/3/07
lynne
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Hi All,
Anna, what exciting news. I'm keeping everything crossed for you.

I've just had my first manicure ever. It was very nice. I have really short nails, which are now even shorter and painted a strange shade of dusky pink. Think the varnish will only make it for an hour or so before it gets taken off.
I'm feeling a bit better about tomorrow's procedure. I did a bit of research and realise that everyoe gets cysts and they're only a problem in IVF because of the drugs we take. So I'm trying not to feel like a complete failure. I didn't drink any wine. So that is 25 days and counting!!!

My little cat is losing the hair on the top of her ears. My vet friend says it's either ringworm or she's had her head in something unsavoury. I hope it's the latter. I'd hatye it if she got sick. Also, one of the goldfish died. I bought 2 for luck- with them being orange and all that. Couldn't believe it floated!!!!! The other one had better last or I'll be distraught.
HOW CRAZY DO THESE MEDS MAKE YOU? I can't believe I'm chatting on about my pets. Image
I'd also forgotten what good fun these smilies where. Have a great rest of the day everyone.
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Post by souris »

Hi everyone,

Lynne, hope the cyst draining will go smoothly... will be thinking of you tomorrow! My little princess (my cat) had ring worms when I bought her, and she nicely passed it on to me!! I was delighted as you can imagine! She had an injection done to get rid of it, and I had to take a tablet per day for 3 weeks!!


Christine, it is good to see that you are doing a bit better and wishing you the best for your next try!

Kelly, only a few more days to go! Finger crossed and buckets of baby dust your way!

Sophie, I did think of you when I read the news about Tom and Katie's baby! How funny! Maybe it means Mouse in French, but something beautiful in another language!

Cla, how exciting, maternity cloth!! Hope you are doing well and enjoying it!

I am starting getting really exciting about my future cycle, but I have to calm down as it is few months away. I already have trouble sleeping at night, because I think too much about it! WHen I woke up this morning, Dh had left a poem on my bedside table, telling me not to give up and that hopefully we will be celebrating mother's day next year ( In France it is this Sunday) How sweet!

Have a lovely day ladies
xxx
Souris
Me 27, DH 55
04/ 05 ICSI -tive 02/06 ICSI. No fertilisation
09/ 06 ICSI. BFP!!! M/C at 12 weeks.04/07 ? ICSI -tive
04/08 ICSI BFP!!! M/C at 12 weeks
Feb 09 6th ICSI has started! neg
June 09 7th ICSI. Please make it happen!!
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Post by sue e »

Lynne - Thinking of you today and wishing you the best, take care

Souris - How sweet is your DH, wishing you all the best for your next cycle.

Anna - WOW!!! not long now, good luck

Cla - How is your bump going? Exciting, hey?

Kelly - wishing you all the best for your test on the 29th, good luck

Sophit - Hoping all goes well

me, i'm fine just counting the days away, although my blood pressure is raised slightly so i need to try and stay calm!!!

GOOD LUCK LADIES

LOVE

SUE E XX
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Post by christine202 »

Hi girls


Thanks so much for thinking of me it means a lot. I am doing much better now since my -ve result. We have got back to normal for now. Not too sure when weare going to try again but won't be too long.

Keeping up to date with all your news, even though not posting much.

Anna -great to hear they have a donor for you. That is fantastic.

Lynne- Hope everthing went ok for you yesterday. Thinking of you.

souris-_Thanks for the mention. How lovlely of dh to leave you a poem. How romantic is that.Just the support you need.

Thinking of you all and thanks for being a great support.

lots of love christine xxx
Dh 30, Me 38. TTC for five years.
Conceived 2001,but sadly lost twins at 17 wks.
1st IVF Jan 05. Total freeze. 11 little embies
FET May 05. Embryos didn't survive. 9 embies
FET April 06-ve
FET Nov 06 +ve sadly m/c 8wks
AMck
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Post by AMck »

Hi all

Lynne, how are you? Well done on the alcohol intake, you are a better man than me. I really can't resist the odd glass of red wine! Hope the cyst drain went Ok and you are back on track with your tmt. What is your schedule now?

Christine, good to see you post. Glad to hear things are on the up and you are feeling OK. We are here when you decide to cycle again.

Sue-e , how's things? Staying calm I hope and keeping an eye on that blood pressure! Have you tried reflexology? It's fab and would certainly relax you.

Souris, what a romantic dh you have! It will be Sept before you know it.

Kelly, how are you. Chewing the carpet yet while you wait? Hang in there, really not long now. Everything crossed for you.

Hi to Sophie, are you still down regging? Hope all is going well with this cycle.

Hi Cla, how exciting having to buy maternity clothes! Hugs to you and bump x

Our list

Eminde - BFP - Twins
- Stacy - BFP
- Cla - BFP - heard heartbeat! Next scan 1st June
- Sue-e BFP scan 10th May All OK! Next scan 7th July
- Souris - next cycle in Sept
- KellyL - on 2ww test date 29th May
- Anna - DE cycle in Barcelona, start bc pills 17th May
- Lynne - started injections 5th May, EC beg June
- Christine - deciding on next cycle
- Sophie - down reg on 17th May
- Lisa(Macca8) - cycle planned for July

Nothing to report from me. Just waiting for the days to pass. It's half term now so lots of days out with friends planned. Hoping for some half decent weather!

PMA all round
Hugs to all
Anna x
Me 44, DP 42 ttc 3yrs
7 cancelled IVF cycles during 2005/6
ED tmt at IM June 06 BFN
ED tmt at IM July 06 BFP
Matthew born 23/3/07
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Hi all,
Well it's another rotten day in the old weather stakes. I think if DH survives the weekend alive it will be a small miracle. We've done nothing but argue for about a week and it's getting worse.
His son woke us at 8.15 with a phone call to say he'd be down with the baby at 11am. It's now 11.40 and ther's no sign. His daughter and the kids are coming for dinner. SO yet again I am spending my time and money on his family. Just as well I have no life of my own as I would haveto continualy drop everything for them.
My cyst drain went okay. Oooch!!!!!! I had a couple of puffs on gas and air, but apart from that I was unsedated. Dissapointingly my treatment has had to be delayed because there ae no spaces for a general anaesthetic the week of 5th. So I start stims next Saturday instead. I'm trying not to be disappointed, but it's very hard.

Anna, I am finding not drinking very hard. Espescially as on Thursday DH went out to his choir and I made us a lovely meal. He knew I had done this and everything was timed perfectly. He arrived 45 minutes late because he'd been to the pub. (Bearing in mind we'd been out the night before.) He didn't ring to say he'd be late. I went mad at him, but he thinks he's done nothing wrong. I know it was only 45 minutes, but that's not the point. I was really scared about the cyst asp and he couldn't take me there because of work. I feel like, once again, I'm on my own. He's not involved in any part of this process and he's not trying to make things easier. He's carrying on like everything's normal while I fill my body with God knows what. I've given up caffeine and alcohol and am trying to eat as healthily as possible. Yesterday at lunch he asked me if I wanted a coffee and then in the evening brought in a Pot Noodle. I never eat the disgusting bloody things anyway and he chooses now as a good time to introduce them into my diet. He says on both occasions he "forgot".
Sorry, I'm ranting now. And I know we all have relationship problems. I just feel so alone. And now the whole process has been stretched out by 10 days.
Anyway I'd better go and set the table for round one of happy families. Sorry to go on.
Lynne
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