Hi girls
What a busy week for us all!
Great News Cheel, fingers crossed this weekend and I will be thinking of you on Monday at 8.30am - ekk And a bank holiday too!
All went well on Friday, of my 11 eggs, 7 were fertilised, and 4 embies were grade A so we have had 2 transferred, and 2 frozen.
It hasnt all gone smoothly though, I passed out on Friday night, so am just hoping it isnt a bad sign. I have low blood pressure and I think it was all too much.
Will post again later with more of an update. Sorry.
Bernie
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Afraid it's a BFN for me 
very upset.....lots of emotions......not sure what next at this point --- need to get thru this first and then we'll decide.
Can't talk long as i'll surely turn into a crying mess sitting here at my desk and i just can't deal w/ that this monday morning.......
I'll be back to check in.....just need to get my mind off of this for the moment ---- i've not gotten to the point of not tearing up each time i think about it just yet (i sure hope i GET to that point).....
Thanks for all of your thoughts.....and well wishes.....can't tell you how much it has meant to me
hoping BFP's for all of you!!!!!!!!! STICKY, STICKY BABY DUST YOUR WAY!!!!!
very upset.....lots of emotions......not sure what next at this point --- need to get thru this first and then we'll decide.Can't talk long as i'll surely turn into a crying mess sitting here at my desk and i just can't deal w/ that this monday morning.......
I'll be back to check in.....just need to get my mind off of this for the moment ---- i've not gotten to the point of not tearing up each time i think about it just yet (i sure hope i GET to that point).....
Thanks for all of your thoughts.....and well wishes.....can't tell you how much it has meant to me
hoping BFP's for all of you!!!!!!!!! STICKY, STICKY BABY DUST YOUR WAY!!!!!
:-) Angie
Angie, so sorry to hear your negative result, hopefully in a few days you will get your head together and feel a bit more positive about where you go from here. Sending you a big big hug. This is my 1st ICSI so I can't say i know how you feel, but I can imagine, and my thoughts are with you.
xxx
xxx
Age 33, been trying to conceive 1½ years. Husband low sperm count / motility etc. Started IVF/ICSI cycle 11th July 07. Start stimulating 10th August 07, Egg Collection Friday 24th August, Embryo Transfer Mon 27 August
Julianna how did your transfer go?
So I had ET today and it went really well. Embryologist told us 3 had developed really well, there was one grade 1 (ten cells), two grade 2 (eight cells), and one grade 3 (seven cells). The Embryologist says he has been doing this job for 9 years and has never ever seen a ten cell embryo except in text book, he said it's the most beautiful embryo he has ever seen.
DH and I were sat there like proud parents all chuffed, it was really nice to be told that. I can't believe it when I think back to my cycle almost being cancelled last week, just shows how much things can change. I must admit though, the embryologist "Donald" went on and on, and I was sitting there just thinking yeh yeh fantastic but I really need to pee desperately I don't think I can hold on. Anyway I told him this and he quickly stopped babbling and took us through to get ready for the transfer. He must have told the Doc because she said she would scan me before starting to see how full my bladder was, well she lifted up my gown took one look at my belly and said oh my god, I don’t think I even need the scanner to tell your bladder is full, a scan confirmed the obvious, yes, I was ready to explode. She said I could leave the theatre and run down the corridor in my gown and bare feet to let out a cup full of pee. I mean, how the hell do I know how much a cup full is, without actually measuring, it was so tempting to keep on peeing, had to really restrain myself.
Anyway I had two beautiful embryos put back (the 10 cell and 8 cell) and I’m testing in 17 days, I thought it was a two week wait, how am I going to cope with a whole 17 days of waiting. Test date is 13th September.
The bad news is that they wouldn’t freeze the other two embryos because of the 7 cell one, so I don’t have any frosties, but I’m hoping I won’t need them.
Hope everyone is good
Chelle xxx
So I had ET today and it went really well. Embryologist told us 3 had developed really well, there was one grade 1 (ten cells), two grade 2 (eight cells), and one grade 3 (seven cells). The Embryologist says he has been doing this job for 9 years and has never ever seen a ten cell embryo except in text book, he said it's the most beautiful embryo he has ever seen.
DH and I were sat there like proud parents all chuffed, it was really nice to be told that. I can't believe it when I think back to my cycle almost being cancelled last week, just shows how much things can change. I must admit though, the embryologist "Donald" went on and on, and I was sitting there just thinking yeh yeh fantastic but I really need to pee desperately I don't think I can hold on. Anyway I told him this and he quickly stopped babbling and took us through to get ready for the transfer. He must have told the Doc because she said she would scan me before starting to see how full my bladder was, well she lifted up my gown took one look at my belly and said oh my god, I don’t think I even need the scanner to tell your bladder is full, a scan confirmed the obvious, yes, I was ready to explode. She said I could leave the theatre and run down the corridor in my gown and bare feet to let out a cup full of pee. I mean, how the hell do I know how much a cup full is, without actually measuring, it was so tempting to keep on peeing, had to really restrain myself.
Anyway I had two beautiful embryos put back (the 10 cell and 8 cell) and I’m testing in 17 days, I thought it was a two week wait, how am I going to cope with a whole 17 days of waiting. Test date is 13th September.
The bad news is that they wouldn’t freeze the other two embryos because of the 7 cell one, so I don’t have any frosties, but I’m hoping I won’t need them.
Hope everyone is good
Chelle xxx
Age 33, been trying to conceive 1½ years. Husband low sperm count / motility etc. Started IVF/ICSI cycle 11th July 07. Start stimulating 10th August 07, Egg Collection Friday 24th August, Embryo Transfer Mon 27 August
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julianna26
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Chelle,
I'm really glad you got such great news on your embies! That's TERRIFIC!!
My ET went OK today. My only worry is we only had 3 fertilized eggs: 2 6-cell and 1 4-cell. We transferred the 2 6-celled and now just have to cross our fingers. I'm very nervous our two little embies aren't good enough, but I have to hope for the best, right? I'm trying to cheer up because I need to keep POSITIVE.
Anyone out there get BFP with 3dt of 2 6-cell embies?
Looking for some HOPE out there,
Julie
I'm really glad you got such great news on your embies! That's TERRIFIC!!
My ET went OK today. My only worry is we only had 3 fertilized eggs: 2 6-cell and 1 4-cell. We transferred the 2 6-celled and now just have to cross our fingers. I'm very nervous our two little embies aren't good enough, but I have to hope for the best, right? I'm trying to cheer up because I need to keep POSITIVE.
Anyone out there get BFP with 3dt of 2 6-cell embies?
Looking for some HOPE out there,
Julie
Me:26 DH:48
ttc - since 1/06 (vas reversal failure)
8/07 - 1st IVF/ICSI - BFN (groan)
ttc - since 1/06 (vas reversal failure)
8/07 - 1st IVF/ICSI - BFN (groan)
Julianne
Don't fret darling. My mum's friend had two 4 cell embryos put back and she now has triplets. I'm sure your embies will be good enough. It's easy to start panicking but you need to stay positive. I'm crossing everything for you. When is your test date, I'm miffed I have to wait 17 days.
Chelle x
Don't fret darling. My mum's friend had two 4 cell embryos put back and she now has triplets. I'm sure your embies will be good enough. It's easy to start panicking but you need to stay positive. I'm crossing everything for you. When is your test date, I'm miffed I have to wait 17 days.
Chelle x
Age 33, been trying to conceive 1½ years. Husband low sperm count / motility etc. Started IVF/ICSI cycle 11th July 07. Start stimulating 10th August 07, Egg Collection Friday 24th August, Embryo Transfer Mon 27 August
Hope all is well with everyone just stopped in to let all of you know how my u/s went this am........ TWINS.......................I am in shock we wanted twins but i really did not think it would happen anyway we saw both of their hearts flickering away on the screen and could not be happier twin a measures 6 weeks 3 days and twin b 6 weeks 4 days .....
i HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING EVERYONE I AM JUST REALLY TIRED AND NOW HAVE COMPANY IN FROM OUT OF TOWN SO I WLL TOUCH BASE LATER THIS WEEK
Angie......I sent you a pm....MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ............IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO KNOW WHERE I AM AND HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME..............YOUR IN MY PRAYERS
i HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING EVERYONE I AM JUST REALLY TIRED AND NOW HAVE COMPANY IN FROM OUT OF TOWN SO I WLL TOUCH BASE LATER THIS WEEK
Angie......I sent you a pm....MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ............IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO KNOW WHERE I AM AND HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME..............YOUR IN MY PRAYERS
me 39 DH 45
1st IVF 5 day transfer 8/1
12/07 lost my twins at 20 weeks due to IC
07/08 IVF BFP.. 09/08 TAC PLACED 3/09 DAUGHTER BORN HEALTHY
12/10 FET BFP LOST AT WEEK 8 NO HEARTBEAT
5/11 IVF AGAIN **** PLEASE LETS US BRING HOME ANOTHER BABY ****
1st IVF 5 day transfer 8/1
12/07 lost my twins at 20 weeks due to IC
07/08 IVF BFP.. 09/08 TAC PLACED 3/09 DAUGHTER BORN HEALTHY
12/10 FET BFP LOST AT WEEK 8 NO HEARTBEAT
5/11 IVF AGAIN **** PLEASE LETS US BRING HOME ANOTHER BABY ****
Congratulations
LisaPA
Oh my god, twins. DH and I have been speaking about that all day, we were really torn between putting one or two embryos back but as you will see from my earlier post we opted for two. I'm convinced I'm going to end up with twins too, but I'm just panicking in case one decides to split and we end up with 3, as thats what happened to my mums friend. You and your DH must be sooooh over the moon. I am really really happy for you. Big Big hugs.
Chelle
Oh my god, twins. DH and I have been speaking about that all day, we were really torn between putting one or two embryos back but as you will see from my earlier post we opted for two. I'm convinced I'm going to end up with twins too, but I'm just panicking in case one decides to split and we end up with 3, as thats what happened to my mums friend. You and your DH must be sooooh over the moon. I am really really happy for you. Big Big hugs.
Chelle
Age 33, been trying to conceive 1½ years. Husband low sperm count / motility etc. Started IVF/ICSI cycle 11th July 07. Start stimulating 10th August 07, Egg Collection Friday 24th August, Embryo Transfer Mon 27 August
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julianna26
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LisaPa -
That is such GREAT NEWS! TWINS! How exciting!
I'm in the dreaded 2ww period starting tomorrow. My ET was today and only Grade 3 6-cell embies, but I'm trying to stay positive, stay in bed, and do all the things we're supposed to do. SO STRESSFUL, though. But it's great when I come on here and read BFP posts..
What Grade embies did you transfer?
XXOOXXOO
Julie
That is such GREAT NEWS! TWINS! How exciting!
I'm in the dreaded 2ww period starting tomorrow. My ET was today and only Grade 3 6-cell embies, but I'm trying to stay positive, stay in bed, and do all the things we're supposed to do. SO STRESSFUL, though. But it's great when I come on here and read BFP posts..
What Grade embies did you transfer?
XXOOXXOO
Julie
Me:26 DH:48
ttc - since 1/06 (vas reversal failure)
8/07 - 1st IVF/ICSI - BFN (groan)
ttc - since 1/06 (vas reversal failure)
8/07 - 1st IVF/ICSI - BFN (groan)
Thinking of all of you! I am pretty uncomfortable today as the follies are pretty big am having EC on Wednesday. I am feeling better overall than I did back in March.
I was supposed to be back at school for classes today but didn't know until over the weekend that I had to go back to see the doc today. Anyways, I called in and my supervisor apparently made a scene in front of all the other teachers about where I was. Now I have to be with them all tomorrow, I don't think I'll tell him anything other than I had to see the doctor and I am having surgery on Wed. What an idiot! All he had to do was check with personnel and he would of known where I was. He said he was getting nervous because he hasn't hire anyone to work with me too, uh duh whose fault is that. I was so frustrated when I got home and heard the messages I wanted to scream. I don't have the patience for that right now. (dumb people)
The doc told me on Sat. that he might put 3 back to increase our chances, I hope he does. Hope everyone on the 2ww isn't going to crazy and the rest of you are well.
I was supposed to be back at school for classes today but didn't know until over the weekend that I had to go back to see the doc today. Anyways, I called in and my supervisor apparently made a scene in front of all the other teachers about where I was. Now I have to be with them all tomorrow, I don't think I'll tell him anything other than I had to see the doctor and I am having surgery on Wed. What an idiot! All he had to do was check with personnel and he would of known where I was. He said he was getting nervous because he hasn't hire anyone to work with me too, uh duh whose fault is that. I was so frustrated when I got home and heard the messages I wanted to scream. I don't have the patience for that right now. (dumb people)
The doc told me on Sat. that he might put 3 back to increase our chances, I hope he does. Hope everyone on the 2ww isn't going to crazy and the rest of you are well.
Me: PCOS
DH: variocele
1st IVF March 2007: BFN
2nd IVF August 2007: BFP!
TWINS!lost one precious baby at 8 weeks
DH: variocele
1st IVF March 2007: BFN
2nd IVF August 2007: BFP!
TWINS!lost one precious baby at 8 weeks
Hi all
ICSI girl - I am so sorry I am a first timer, and have no idea how you must be feeling, but I do know that it will happen, you will have your baby as we all will and look back on all of this and it will only have made you an even better mum.
Yarnista - Not long to go now before EC, good luck I hope it all goes well.
LisaPa - Wow, twins, I would so love to have twins, keep them nicely warm and safe.
Julianna - I hope your ET went ok, dont worry about grades, numbers etc. It only takes one little embryo and everyone is different, just rest up.
Chelle - Thanks for the pm. Blimey your little cells are dividing really quickly. A 10 cell and an 8 cell - they will be blastocysts in no time. Isnt it just a roller coaster of highs and lows! Mine were 2 4 cell embryos I hope I dont end up with 3 babies, I would be very happy with 2, but 3 - blimey. I have a history of twins in my family so am a little nervous. Wierd, my embryologist said that I had the best formed embryos she had ever seen - you have the most divided - very strange, do you think this is a line for all embryologists?!!! I cant believe you test on the 17th - I test on the 5th, and my EC was only 3 days before yours. I am confused.
Chriss - How are you doing on the 2ww?
I decided me fainting on Friday night/Sat am was probably down to the progesterone, so I have taken it very easy this weekend (we have just had a bank holiday W/e here in the UK) and today will probably be my last day at home before work tomorrow, yuk. I have a very low pulse rate, so I recon things just shut down with shock etc. Anyway, fingers crossed my little embies are snug, they should have implanted now as I am on day 6. I test on the 5th.
Take care everyone,
Bernie
ICSI girl - I am so sorry I am a first timer, and have no idea how you must be feeling, but I do know that it will happen, you will have your baby as we all will and look back on all of this and it will only have made you an even better mum.
Yarnista - Not long to go now before EC, good luck I hope it all goes well.
LisaPa - Wow, twins, I would so love to have twins, keep them nicely warm and safe.
Julianna - I hope your ET went ok, dont worry about grades, numbers etc. It only takes one little embryo and everyone is different, just rest up.
Chelle - Thanks for the pm. Blimey your little cells are dividing really quickly. A 10 cell and an 8 cell - they will be blastocysts in no time. Isnt it just a roller coaster of highs and lows! Mine were 2 4 cell embryos I hope I dont end up with 3 babies, I would be very happy with 2, but 3 - blimey. I have a history of twins in my family so am a little nervous. Wierd, my embryologist said that I had the best formed embryos she had ever seen - you have the most divided - very strange, do you think this is a line for all embryologists?!!! I cant believe you test on the 17th - I test on the 5th, and my EC was only 3 days before yours. I am confused.
Chriss - How are you doing on the 2ww?
I decided me fainting on Friday night/Sat am was probably down to the progesterone, so I have taken it very easy this weekend (we have just had a bank holiday W/e here in the UK) and today will probably be my last day at home before work tomorrow, yuk. I have a very low pulse rate, so I recon things just shut down with shock etc. Anyway, fingers crossed my little embies are snug, they should have implanted now as I am on day 6. I test on the 5th.
Take care everyone,
Bernie
1st timer icsi
me - 35yrs dh - 34yrs
1st start 22/7/07
EC: 22/08/2007 ET:24/08/2007
TEST DATE: 5/08/2007 POSITIVE
I AM HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
me - 35yrs dh - 34yrs
1st start 22/7/07
EC: 22/08/2007 ET:24/08/2007
TEST DATE: 5/08/2007 POSITIVE
I AM HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello everyone.
I've been very quiet for a few days, trying not to focus too much on all of this. Although trying to stay positive.
ICSI- My thoughts are with you. Chin up, many people get pregnant on their second or third try. Don't give up.
Chelle, things sound great.
Julianna - my embies were both 7 cell and my doctor said that they looked great. I saw online that many of them catch up. Don't worry because worrying does not change a thing. Be positive.
LisaPa - So very happy for you!
Bernie - Grade A? Wow, that's promising.
Yarnista - Thinking of you.
It's 3 days post transfer and I am ready to get back to moving around. I tried to sit on the couch as much as I could the past three days. But I did get up a bit and went to a few movies. I think it's important to keep the blood circulating. Hope I didn't move around too much. Waiting is very difficult. Two of my three eggs fertilized. They were both 7 cells grade B on the day of transfer. We shall see. I've been going to the bathroom a lot and am extremely gassy. Sorry for the details, but just wondering if anyone else feels this way after transfer. Also, I feel a bit achy at times in my ovary area. Anyone else?
Have a wonderful day everyone. -chriss
I've been very quiet for a few days, trying not to focus too much on all of this. Although trying to stay positive.
ICSI- My thoughts are with you. Chin up, many people get pregnant on their second or third try. Don't give up.
Chelle, things sound great.
Julianna - my embies were both 7 cell and my doctor said that they looked great. I saw online that many of them catch up. Don't worry because worrying does not change a thing. Be positive.
LisaPa - So very happy for you!
Bernie - Grade A? Wow, that's promising.
Yarnista - Thinking of you.
It's 3 days post transfer and I am ready to get back to moving around. I tried to sit on the couch as much as I could the past three days. But I did get up a bit and went to a few movies. I think it's important to keep the blood circulating. Hope I didn't move around too much. Waiting is very difficult. Two of my three eggs fertilized. They were both 7 cells grade B on the day of transfer. We shall see. I've been going to the bathroom a lot and am extremely gassy. Sorry for the details, but just wondering if anyone else feels this way after transfer. Also, I feel a bit achy at times in my ovary area. Anyone else?
Have a wonderful day everyone. -chriss
BELIEVE!
Chriss
I am very gassy too and my tummy feels really bloated. Also, think I'm constipated but I'm running to the loo so much its difficult to increase my water intake which is probably the cause. Oh the joys. Everyone has been so good staying in bed for a couple of days. My clinic said just to do what feels comfortable and there is nothing I shouldn't do other than heavy lifting and hot baths. So I haven't even gone to bed. I'm on two weeks holiday from work so it would feel a bit of a waste. I have resisted cleaning the house hoovering etc, but it's beginning to drive me mad and DH is already busy doing lots of manual stuff outside as he is building steps at our patio doors so I can't expect him to take care of the house too. I won't go mad, just a bit of gentle hoovering and a tidy up.
Keep the PMA girls, after the way my eggs grew in such a short space of time I believe anything can happen so stop fretting about the little embies and I'm sure they will do there thing.
Bernie, can't believe your testing on the 5th, I'm jealous. Please let it be a BFP please please please I will be so happy for you.
Mwah to all.
Chelle xxx
I am very gassy too and my tummy feels really bloated. Also, think I'm constipated but I'm running to the loo so much its difficult to increase my water intake which is probably the cause. Oh the joys. Everyone has been so good staying in bed for a couple of days. My clinic said just to do what feels comfortable and there is nothing I shouldn't do other than heavy lifting and hot baths. So I haven't even gone to bed. I'm on two weeks holiday from work so it would feel a bit of a waste. I have resisted cleaning the house hoovering etc, but it's beginning to drive me mad and DH is already busy doing lots of manual stuff outside as he is building steps at our patio doors so I can't expect him to take care of the house too. I won't go mad, just a bit of gentle hoovering and a tidy up.
Keep the PMA girls, after the way my eggs grew in such a short space of time I believe anything can happen so stop fretting about the little embies and I'm sure they will do there thing.
Bernie, can't believe your testing on the 5th, I'm jealous. Please let it be a BFP please please please I will be so happy for you.
Mwah to all.
Chelle xxx
Age 33, been trying to conceive 1½ years. Husband low sperm count / motility etc. Started IVF/ICSI cycle 11th July 07. Start stimulating 10th August 07, Egg Collection Friday 24th August, Embryo Transfer Mon 27 August
Hi girls
GASSY - the pain of all the bloat and gas made me pass out!! Its the progesterone, I am so sure. Mine is much worse in the evenings after supper. I am so glad I am not the only one with this problem. This is so funny! Chriss My ovary area has been quite uncomfortable at times too, especially when I go to the loo, sit up or get up off the sofa, I think it was the EC because the ET was ok, its getting much better now though, so I guess its healing.
I was also told to carry on as normal, the body needs the circulation and blood pumping to help the embies stick I think. My embriologist even said going to the gym was ok - but I'm not.
Its so great being at home, being able to log on whenever and chat.
Take care girls
Bernie
GASSY - the pain of all the bloat and gas made me pass out!! Its the progesterone, I am so sure. Mine is much worse in the evenings after supper. I am so glad I am not the only one with this problem. This is so funny! Chriss My ovary area has been quite uncomfortable at times too, especially when I go to the loo, sit up or get up off the sofa, I think it was the EC because the ET was ok, its getting much better now though, so I guess its healing.
I was also told to carry on as normal, the body needs the circulation and blood pumping to help the embies stick I think. My embriologist even said going to the gym was ok - but I'm not.
Its so great being at home, being able to log on whenever and chat.
Take care girls
Bernie
1st timer icsi
me - 35yrs dh - 34yrs
1st start 22/7/07
EC: 22/08/2007 ET:24/08/2007
TEST DATE: 5/08/2007 POSITIVE
I AM HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
me - 35yrs dh - 34yrs
1st start 22/7/07
EC: 22/08/2007 ET:24/08/2007
TEST DATE: 5/08/2007 POSITIVE
I AM HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi all!
It was good to read that my soreness, gassiness and bloatedness are not uncommon. But sorry that you girls have to feel uncomfortable too. It's all for a good cause, right? I too think it's good to keep the blood circulating. I used to be an avid runner, etc. and for the past few months I've only been walking. I miss my runs, but just don't want to stress my body. Since the EC & ET I have not exercised at all but I think I will begin my walks on the beach again. They help clear the mind! I've been gaining weight throughout this process, but I'm ok with it because I want my body to be healthy and welcoming to a baby. Now I eat whatever I want and it feels kinda freeing. I used to watch the carbs, avoid sweets, not eat pizza! Oh what I've been missing. Anyway, time to go to sleep. Rest well ladies. We'll chat more tomorrow.-chriss
It was good to read that my soreness, gassiness and bloatedness are not uncommon. But sorry that you girls have to feel uncomfortable too. It's all for a good cause, right? I too think it's good to keep the blood circulating. I used to be an avid runner, etc. and for the past few months I've only been walking. I miss my runs, but just don't want to stress my body. Since the EC & ET I have not exercised at all but I think I will begin my walks on the beach again. They help clear the mind! I've been gaining weight throughout this process, but I'm ok with it because I want my body to be healthy and welcoming to a baby. Now I eat whatever I want and it feels kinda freeing. I used to watch the carbs, avoid sweets, not eat pizza! Oh what I've been missing. Anyway, time to go to sleep. Rest well ladies. We'll chat more tomorrow.-chriss
BELIEVE!