who's cycling in jan???

fi · Post by fi » Thu Dec 04, 2003 6:22 pm

dawn, you did well to even buy an outfit, i cant bring myself to even go to the department especially next as they have the most gorgeous baby outfits, ho hum we shall all get there lets hope......... hugs to all, i had my day 21 progesterone done today so hope on course for natural FET... luv fi

jane · Post by **jane** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:35 pm

Hi all, I will be starting my first IVF cycle in Jan. Start sniffing mid Jan I think. Booked in for ec in Feb (in Dorchester, Dorset). Found out in September that I have two blocked tubes. Very gutted, but also now excited because at least I have a date now to aim for instead of getting so upset month after month for 2 years when my period came. I understand the roller coaster feeling. I seem to be surrounded by pregnant friends or babies. I cry alot, and have no one I know who has been through fertility problems. So,I'm glad there are some buddies out there. And well done for starting a Jan cycle buddy list. Good luck to us all. 2004 will be our year!!! From Sophie-Jane

jane · Post by **jane** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:43 pm

Me again, Just added everyone up. And there are 8 of us I think. 5 going through their first cycles. Is anyone starting to take any vitamins. If so what ones? From Sophie-Jane. (.. when I first logged on to this chat forum I used my second name, not quite sure why, was a bit nervous.... so my name is Sophie not Jane ... but can't seem to change my log in name now)

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:43 am

Hello All, I too will be starting to sniff in January.. around the 24th!!! Second attempt at ICSI!!! Sophie, I have taken Folic Acid and Multivitamos with Iron since June this year (when my first attempt failed). I have been reading the postings and I have picked up some tips of things to follow during the treatment, obviously they are only tips and it is not scientifically proven that they help but I will do anything for peace of mind!! 1.- No drink (I will not be drinking from my first sniffing day - so I am drinking lots now!) 2.- No smoking 3.- No chocolate or caffeine - somebody suggested some sweets from M&S to help the chocolate craving but I can't remember the name 4.- No baths 5.- Lots of water 6.- Some people take baby aspirin but I am not sure if I will follow that (Girls from the other side - has anybody had positive results after taking aspiring?) 7.- Pregnacare / folic acid How exciting... Hope 2004 brings lovely surprises for all of us!!! ROLL ON JANUARY!!!! Ursula xx

fi · Post by fi » Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:19 pm

scorry - are you joining us.............................. luv fi XXXX

Elaine B · Post by **Elaine B** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 6:14 pm

Hi ya, I just posted for the first time tonight, and then found your topic. Can I join you cycle? I start sniffing on 15 December and this is my first cycle? I keep changing day to day. One day I humming to myself .."I am going to be a mommy soon la la la", next minute I am crying, and totally scared. Its so difficult. Today I trying to be sensible, in case it does not work. Elaine

Dawn V · Post by **Dawn V** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:37 pm

hi all Hope your all ok?! Fi, I went to see my friend with the 3 week old baby yesterday and had a cuddle it wasn't as bad as I thought until she kept saying it'll be you soon - that made me want to cry!! I handed over the outfit so have given myself a pat on the back for that!!! Hi Elaine Welcome to the board. I start sniffing on the 16th Dec for my first ivf cycle so you won't be alone! Hope to chat to you soon Love Dawn xxx

fi · Post by fi » Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:46 pm

well done dawn, it must have been tough but thats another hurdle accomplished hey. why is it that most of us find seeing the pregnancy harder than when a friends baby actually arrives..or is that just mad me!!!!!!!???????? hi elaine, saw your strand, welcome. how is everyone doing?? luv fi

Jackie S · Post by **Jackie S** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 6:45 pm

Hi Can I join Jan buddies too. I had my first attempt at IVF in October and only had 3 x11mm folicles so the cycle was abandoned. I start down reg in 2 weeks, injections twice a day. I am a bit worried that the same thing will happen again. Can I ask how other people deal with the bitchy comments from people when they find out you are going through IVF. I find women with lots of kids are the worst, the classic 'it's not natural' and 'why don't you just adopt'. I feel I have enough to deal with without having to explain myself. My husband gets 'good luck with it all' when he talks about it. Sorry for the moan...this is my first post on this site although I have been checking it out for several months.

jane · Post by **jane** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 9:21 pm

Hi all, Ursula: thanks for the advice. Am taking Well Women tablets, and aloe vera gel juice drink every day. However, still smoking and drinking which is obviously really bad of me but will definitely stop on New Year (before I start the drugs in Jan). I did give up smoking while I was ttc naturally, but when I found out that I would need ivf I started smoking again. Must stop, must stop. Dawn: very brave seeing the baby. Not sure I could have done that. And yes I do agree that its harder to face pregnant people. The other day My DH asked a freind (who's pregnant) how excited was she, and that she must be looking forward to it so much. I ran out of the pub crying. Jackie: Good luck, you are going to be in front of me. I won't be starting until Jan. IT WILL GO WELL. When I told my Mum that I couldn't conceive, she said "you don't mind do you, you can adopt". Couldn't believe it. It also annoys me (well makes me bloody angry) when people say "it won't happen if you keep thinking about it, or get stressed about it ..... you need to chill out". Not only do we need to learn patients, we also need to swallow hard and count to ten. Elaine: hope you're feeling OK. Accept the bad days, and laugh and laugh on the good days. I allow myself to feel low at times. Sorry, thats crap advice, but I hope you know what I mean. From Sophie-Jane.

fi · Post by fi » Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:51 pm

hi girls, just to let you know i am away next week going on hols to chill out prior to FET!!! i am so so scared they wont defrost, i am thinking that will be most likely, so have to prepare self for that. hows everyone doing??? fi

Dawn V · Post by **Dawn V** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:35 pm

Hi girls Fi, it's not just you re the pregnant women, I find it harder than new babies too! I find myself looking at pregnant women who also have toddlers with them and thinking bloody hell how did you manage to get pg again so quickly when i can't do it the once! Weird I know but then I think having trouble getting pg sends you a bit weird!! (well thats my excuse) Only 2 more days til sniffing so watch out as I'll be on here loads asking stupid questions..! Are you all getting excited about Xmas? I can't wait til it's all over!! Love Dawn xx

fi · Post by fi » Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:59 pm

hi all, just to say i am bailing out for jan...my prog levels really low so they want to go another month or so for a natural fet...a bit gutted since want to get going but know it makes sense, love to all of you enjoy christmas and all the best for 2004, hope you all get what you are wishing for!! luv fi

LORRAINE G · Post by **LORRAINE G** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:08 pm

Hi everyone A great big hello to you all and to let you know that DH and I start our first IUI in Jan, should be about the middle of the month I think! Have a peaceful Christmas everyone, my love and prayers to you all Love Lorraine G

Dawn V · Post by **Dawn V** » Fri Dec 26, 2003 1:20 pm

Hi Fi Sorry to hear your levels aare low and you won't bee cycling in Jan but like you say it's better to wait aand give yourself a better chance. Fingers crossed for you! Hope your having a good xmas Dawn xx

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