December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

[AuntyPebbles]

Good Morning lady's....
Shantala... i know how you feel its hard giving up everything we like but its for something we will love so worth it...i was a coffee fiend triple shot starbucks lady but haven't drank coffee for over a year now and feel much better for it ...caffeine is really bad for our babies i still need to cut out tea I'm going to do that over the next month now so it will be just juice and water for a while i didn't cut out all caffeine for my last cycles and it didn't work so this last try I'm giving it everything....wish you luck and I'm sure one cup a day wont effect you at all.....ooo and i read that its really good for DH swimmers so of course they get to keep doing what they do LOL

Emma...Lara....Carolyn.... wishing you loads of luck today with your follow up we will be waiting to hear all about it....

Becleo...i hope your US goes smoothly and you feel well...I was so excited to read they are going to let you go ahead i know its fine to do those as long as its not in the stimming faze...thinking of you wishing you a clear scan...hugs

As for me well AF arrived with a bang (more of a gush but that's too graphic to say)...LOL..so I'm back on the ride looking like January start for me but that's fine. I'm all excited again now getting the PMA back...and your all wonderful i just know we are going to be a great family as we go through this and couldn't wish for better cycle buddies....please let me know if i miss anything on the list ...big hugs to all...

love Aunty

[Fed7281]

Hi Ladies,

aunty- So glade to hear that AF arrived and you are on track. Hopefully you and I will be starting around the same date! I would really like to have you and I get our BFP's together!

bec- Hope you scan goes well today. Email me when you can and let me know how you are doing!

Carolyn- My surgery is a day thing and I should be home that afternoon. I am so anxious to get this over and done with.

Mom- Sorry to hear about your job. I may be right along with you as I think my day is coming. I have been out a lot for surgeries, dr appts and pain that my vacation time is in the negitive and when I told them about my surgery next week the reaction was less than supportive. I know that they are trying to run a buisness but you figure that I work for a hospital that they would be concerned about their employees health. I am not stressing though, it is just not worth it!

I know that I have not been doing a good job keeping up with all the progress but I am going to read up tonight so you are all in store for a very large post when I get home from work.

Write to you then,
Erin

[shantala]

Aunty - glad and not glad that AF showed. think we were all hoping for a miracle but at the same time it's great that you can get things moving!! thanks for the advice about the caffeine. i would give anything for this so caffeine - goodbye!

xx

[AuntyPebbles]

Fed that would be great im so excited i actually feel better physicaly now AF is here ....it seems so far away but it will be here before we know it....im with you on the job front seems like employers only love you when your ok ...

Shantala thank you but im pleased i get to cycle with you all we get to do it together so theres a bonus, i love your attitude and your right adios caffeine bring on the BFP'S....

love to all ...aunty

[CarolynB]

Hi Ladies

Back from nurses appointment.

Shantala - Like Bec I was a big coffee drinker and tea too. I drank up until my first round & gave up while down regging. This time I figured I'd try everything to help me get a (BF) P rather than an N so have not had a coffee or tea for the last 6 months. Oh tell a fib - I had a cuppa after my tubal surery as felt so sorry for myself!!!! I did get headaches at first when I stopped so may be best to wind down a bit gradually if you drink quite a lot.

Aunty - So glad that AF is here for you and you can at least start to plan your cycle. Love your ticker. I drink quite a lot of herbal tea as well as all the water and juice. Have you tried that? Just nice to have something warm, especially when chilly.

Erin - Nice to sleep in your own bed after the op. After the 2nd op had to stay in for a couple of nights. Missed dh and they would insist on waking me at 6am. It is so nice when at least you can recover at home with all your creature comforts around you. Like your attitude re-work. Sometimes their behaviour is just beyond belief. Like we would wish to be off for surgery/dr appointments etc etc

So nurses appointment was totally fine. Went on my own as only so much time dh can have off work. He went early yesterday and all his tests were fine. I seem to be our issue!! Appointment scheduled for 2 hours and lasted about 15mins as had all the paperwork done already and I had read all the stuff. Seems easier in terms of number of blood tests, scans and injections that the first protocol that I did. Hope this is not all too good to be true. Then spent 45 mins in pharmacy getting all the drugs. So I am all set. Don't even need a scan or blood work next week. As soon as AF is here then I can start injecting the next day & just need to let the clinic know and they will schedule my 1st scan. Feel much calmer than last time as at least I know what to expect and of course I have all of you for support!!!!! Well do now - probably be a quivering wreck by next week. Bring it on!!!!!!

Hope that Rachel and Em have good news too & Bec that the results of your scan are good.

Love to you all.
Carolyn xxxx

[AuntyPebbles]

IN CYCLE

Angie65...FET...6th November....... Start progynova (16th Scan check lining)
CarolynB...IVF...16th November....... Start Stimming
Becleo...IVF...?16th November.......Start Downreg (Genetic test results 14th November)


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FET LADY'S

Emma27.....7th November....... Follow up appointment
Macca..... 20th November ....... FET
Haylie.....21st December.......Start Downregging
HelloKitty.....Dec/Jan ....... FET
Paula.....10th January .......Possible FET
Lara312.....29th January..FET 28th December Start Down regging


IUI LADY'S
LauraLou...30th October Scan.....Identical Twin beanies...So happy for you

FRESH IVF CYCLE

Mrs M.......1st November ......waiting for app from new clinic
Welshgirl.....16th November.....Waiting for call from Clinic
Fed7281.....16th November.......Operation
Ems1971.....21st november....... Planning Appointment
Sully.....?? November....... Appointment with New Clinic
Shantala.....4th December.......Meeting with Clinic for new start
Vickie.....5th December.......NP meeting
JackieG....10th December ..BC Dep on AF......
Aunty.......2nd January ......Baseline
Mom20.....January....... New Cycle
Jemima.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Charity.....?? January.......New Cycle start


Birthday Count Down

Lara ....22nd November 30th B'day
JackieG..December
Aunty....8th February
Angie.....20th March
Becleo.....3rd April

[Charity]

Well I've been reading these hilarious posts, and had to join in...Hello again, Aunty...As you may have read, my 1st ICSI/IVF was a complete flop...And I'll be hitting that big 3-5 in a couple of weeks, so I'm going to be really a positive one to add to the laughs. Totally being a smart arse.

But seriously, with the new year come new beginnings , so I'll be on the January Fertility Train with many of you. Toot toot!

Well, I had better get my bottom back to work, but thought I'd pop in and say hello...You should see the BFP's on the October Buddies thread...They're awesome! And such an inspiration.

I'll get a chance to read tonight, so will catch up on all your history on the thread, taking particular interest in the words of encouragement for weight loss and will write more later...I usually post long ones, so forgive if any get too long, in advance. Later Gators!

[lara312]

Hi ladies well a bit disappionted wont be starting until dec i start down regging on the 28th dec and FET will now be 29 of jan but it gives me a bit more time for me and dh over christmas the last one on our own (hopefully). Aunty glad af showed her head (not really wanted you to be the miracle on the board ) hope she will calm down soon . Well the clinic i go to has just had all their nhs funding taken of them till april the clinic was very upset today and you cant blame them all those poor people who have starting downregging now have to stop i feel so awful for them must go will catch up tomorrow hugs to you all
love Rachel x x

[mom20]

hi ladies just read pages 19-21 its amazing how much happens in a couple
of days.
Lara glad your feeling better glad you rang doc as you got a good result. im hoping to start treatment end Dec/Jan. Appointment seems ages away (11thDec)but im shure it ll come soon .

Shantala - Im a big coke lover to so i suppose its going to be bye bye to coke for me to tried to stop before but when im feeling down i tend to like drinking it must be the caffiene rush i get. But if it ll help to get that BFP here we go lol.

Aunty so glad you can finally get the ball rolling and start your plan for cycle i cant wait to get started just worried doc what doc will start as last time we seen him he told us to have a break for a year. Me personally i wanted to try IUI again as we dont have the money to pay for IVF. We had our first try free on the NHS. But doc said it would be better to give my body a rest. We tried IUI 4 times before IVF he said that there could be a risk of overian cancer from the clomid tabs.So now the year is here hoping he will say we can at least try IUI again

Carolyn - Glad you are feeling positive bout everything youll be fine if you keep thinking this way mind you i know its easier said than done


Im with everyone on the job front my last job was really off with me when i needed time off for hospital appointments and scans,
They made me redundant in Aug thats when i came into this job that has sacked me so i cant really take them to a tribunal as i havent been there long enough was still on trial so i cant do anything it sucks as how can i start trying for a baby when im out of work i mite not be able to support he/she. DH works but doesnt earn enough im not shure what gto do now

[becleo]

Hi All fertile ladies!
The US went really well, minor cramping right now, but no bigge
the US showed everything is totally normal, nothing to show any concern, so now I wait til next tuesday for the results of the genetic testing and will find out when to trigger AF! so getting there.

Shantala, I am here for you thru the caffiene withdrawls. it stinks but SOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it righto!

Erin I will email you later when i get home from Yoga!

Aunty so glad you feel better. I hope you have a greaat night!

Carolyn
ROCK ON!!!
you'll be starting before you know it! gotta love the waiting at the drs for a quick meeting! eek!

Rachel,
I am sorry sweetie. it stinks when you have a plan in your head and things don't go exactly as scheduled. hang in ther though it will be here faster than you think, especially with the holidays!!!
lots o love to you!

Hi Charity, love a good smart arse!!!!!

have a great night ladies.
off to yoga to relax!
love bec

[lara312]

Bec glad the scan went well and everything was fine . Carolyn so glad you got everything ready to start when you get the meds thats when it starts to feel real again isnt it . Aunty the list is looking fab things seem to be happening for everyone soon we will all be having our BFP's from dec to jan . Welcome charity you can already see this is a great place to be
hugs to everyone
love Rachel x x

[jeck]

Aunty
WooHoo!! So glad the witch finally showed up!!! I am so excited for you and I can't wait for you to get started!!!

Charity
Its so good to read you again!!! I look forward to many entertaining posts from you!!! Keep up the PMA my dear friend!!!


As for me, we made the call yesterday to get the home study process started!!! EEEKKKKKKKKK!!! They put our paperwork in the mail yesterday and I guess I will be spilling out my sorted lifestory this weekend! UGGG!! They said they will go as fast or as slow as we want and I want the home study over with and the rest of the process money will determine how fast that goes... but at least the home study is good for a year and according to JenJ it is very easy to update if you need to!! So Aunty get your Mask ready I might need it!!! LOL!!!!

[jenn]

Hey girls! Sorry to jump in. I've been reading your posts. I had a BFN on the Oct buddies thread and we are probably going to start again at the end of January when AF shows up. Anyway I've been keeping up with you and I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!!!! Hopefully I'll be back after Christmas with the guts to start over! But I'm keeping up with you in the mean time because every BFP you all get gives me more confidence that it will happen for me!!

And to JECK- That is sooooo exciting. Please let us know how it goes! I know you will do great. I hope the process goes smoothly, you deserve it!

Charity, my octo. buddy... I'm pulling for you. Good luck and lots of baby dust. I'm glad to see you jumped back on the crazy fertility train!
Take care everyone!!

[CarolynB]

Charity - Welcome to the thread. Sounds like you know a lot of the ladies already so you'll just fit in straight away! Look forward to getting to know you better and having a hoot along the way

Rachel - Really sorry that they want you to wait a bit longer before starting. At least it will give you a chance to really enjoy Xmas. But I also know how frustrating all the waiting is. Hopefully with Xmas to look forward to then things will pass quite quickly. Hope so. You are right about the meds - they do make it seem real again. I have put them in the spare room & the fridge. Just like last time. dh hates even looking at the needles - let alone the bruises!!! So I go to the spare room each morning to shoot myself up as we call it for a laugh!!

Jeck - very best of luck with the home study process. I don't know much about it but it is great that you are getting under way

Becleo - Glad that everything was cool with the scan for you. Yoga sounds great - does it help relieve the stress at all?

Becky - did you weigh in yesterday? Any more progress

Aunty - loving the baord even more! Hope that AF not being too rough and she will pass quickly for you

Mom - It makes me so mad that employers do this stuff to us. It is so bang out of order. And the last thing we need is additional stress on top of what we are already going through. Like we would be going to the hospital just for the hell of it!!!

Hugs to everyone. Thinking of you all. This thread is already such a help to me as I face up to climbing the hill again!!!

Lots of Love
Carolyn xxx

[becleo]

Don't you love when people come over and they see all the meds in the fridge!!! ahh gotta love it!
Jeck - what is the home study??? if you don't mind me asking?

Jenn - hang in there, just remember the big picture! it will all be worth it once we all hold our bundles of joy! I am hopefully starting mt 5th cycle at the end of this month, keep on going, some days are harder, but everything worth while is worth fighting for right lots of hugs to you!

Carolyn- yes I love yoga, it has helped me learn how to breathe through all the fun stuff we all deal with while our legs are in stirrups! hehehe.
honestly, i am a busy body and it really helps me settle. there are some great dvds out there Rodney Lee is really good!

although i wouldn't recommend after a saline sono histograph because of a leakage issue EEEEEEEEEEEK!
too funny!

off to get my haircut
have a great night all!
Bec