I wonder if you all had the same problem as me logging in yesterday. My DP, who is an IT director, was saying how people get so addicted to these forums and everyone would be probably getting withdrawal symptoms. I only found this the other day and am already logging in all the time.
We had our information session today, which was quite good as up till now we were a bit vague on why we were taking what and why. I learnt more on this site though.
I am starting sniffing with Synarel (or something like that) on Wednesday for two weeks. They gave me a whole schedule today.
We have been wanting to go on holiday for ages but haven't been able to as we never knew when scans and things would fall. (this has been hard for me as I have always travelled a lot). However, my DP recently gave me a surprise holiday to San Fransisco for June (as the 5th anniversary of us getting together). If our results our positive in May we are supposed to have a scan about this time, but we couldn't let it mess up everything we want to do.
So how many of you are sniffing and how many injecting this week? Are we all on different drugs? Obviously it is slightly different for each of us. As I have just joined this site I am now trying to keep up with who is doing what and when.
Good luck
calling all potential April Buddies
Hi Tania
Yes I had problems logging on too which really bugged me - big time. I have depended on this site and all my cyber buddies to help me through a really tough time and one day not being able to talk to them seemed like a lifetime
I hope your sniffing is goes OK and that everything goes just how you dreamed even if it means the lovely holiday gets put on hold. It will deffo be worth it.
Love Dagny xkx
Yes I had problems logging on too which really bugged me - big time. I have depended on this site and all my cyber buddies to help me through a really tough time and one day not being able to talk to them seemed like a lifetime
I hope your sniffing is goes OK and that everything goes just how you dreamed even if it means the lovely holiday gets put on hold. It will deffo be worth it.
Love Dagny xkx
Me 38 DH 40
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
Hello ACB's
I am sneaking in here to introduce myself as I have just had my first treatment cancelled close to ER due to poor response (See MCB's thread) - anyway, hope to start the ball rolling again when AF arrives in a couple of weeks. So HELLLLLLLLLLOOO
TTFN
Nickie
I am sneaking in here to introduce myself as I have just had my first treatment cancelled close to ER due to poor response (See MCB's thread) - anyway, hope to start the ball rolling again when AF arrives in a couple of weeks. So HELLLLLLLLLLOOO
TTFN
Nickie
1st Cycle ICSI - Cancelled before E/R due to poor response
2nd Cycle ICSI - April 2004 Negative
3rd Cycle FET - July 2004 - Negative
4th Cycle ICSI - Nov 2004 - BFP (Oh my GOD)
2nd Cycle ICSI - April 2004 Negative
3rd Cycle FET - July 2004 - Negative
4th Cycle ICSI - Nov 2004 - BFP (Oh my GOD)
I'll be starting with Lupron on Sunday (April 4). This is my first time undergoing IVF. Due to pretty severe male factor infertility, they basically told us IVF with ISCI is our only option. I am terrified about this whole thing. I'm a complete baby when it comes to needles and I'm worried about all of the dreaded side effects of the injectibles that I've read about. And, of course, my biggest fear is that it won't work and will all be for nothing. 
At any rate, I'd love to correspond (commiserate) with others undergoing their first cycle around the same time as me.
Anyone out there?
At any rate, I'd love to correspond (commiserate) with others undergoing their first cycle around the same time as me.
Anyone out there?
Hello Amithris
This is also my first time doing IVF. I have done IUI but that is a lot less invasive and the way I did it mostly drug free.
Is Lupron a sniffer or an injection?
I start sniffing tomorrow and I am extremely worried, like you in the side effects of that and then when I start injecting two weeks later. I have already injected once, for a couple of days when I did IUI. It wasn't as bad as I thought even though I am very squeamish. Luckily I used the auto-injector and you just kind of press the button and not push the needle in. Unfotunately, only after a couple of days I felt like I had PMT.
Does that mean your egg collection is at the end of April?
I can't stop thinking about it and am trying not to imagine myself pregnant or with babies yet.
Good luck
This is also my first time doing IVF. I have done IUI but that is a lot less invasive and the way I did it mostly drug free.
Is Lupron a sniffer or an injection?
I start sniffing tomorrow and I am extremely worried, like you in the side effects of that and then when I start injecting two weeks later. I have already injected once, for a couple of days when I did IUI. It wasn't as bad as I thought even though I am very squeamish. Luckily I used the auto-injector and you just kind of press the button and not push the needle in. Unfotunately, only after a couple of days I felt like I had PMT.
Does that mean your egg collection is at the end of April?
I can't stop thinking about it and am trying not to imagine myself pregnant or with babies yet.
Good luck
WOW - 2 full pages since I last looked - SO exciting!!
Really nice to see so many new faces and the old ones too!
Re side effects - I had none really on Purgenon last time. So hopefully the same this time. Just felt a bit bloated towards the end and emotional - but that could be anything!
Re the gym - I have been told to carry on as normal - i certainly cant see it would do any harm pre et. Maybe take it easy for a few days after. I started excising a few days after et last time and I think it was a bit soon. Its just that i go a bit potty not doing anything!
My doc described the embie (once its implanted) as being like a pea in a pot of honey -ie you can shake it around all over the place - but it wont actually come to any harm.
everything in moderation i think!
Well AF has arrived with vengence this morning - looks like I'll be daily injection from next Thursday (not sure why I have to wait so long!)
I feel weirdly relaxed at the moment and quite philosophical. A guy I know (not v well) was killed yesterday....so so awful, and I think its slightly put everything into perspective. O Listen to me - you can bet I wont be so cool in 2 weeks time! I actually cant quite believe I'm here again - think I'm in denial actually!
We have our donor back up lined up. So looks like we're all systems go tho - so may as well start on the PMA!!
Big X
Cazx
Really nice to see so many new faces and the old ones too!
Re side effects - I had none really on Purgenon last time. So hopefully the same this time. Just felt a bit bloated towards the end and emotional - but that could be anything!
Re the gym - I have been told to carry on as normal - i certainly cant see it would do any harm pre et. Maybe take it easy for a few days after. I started excising a few days after et last time and I think it was a bit soon. Its just that i go a bit potty not doing anything!
My doc described the embie (once its implanted) as being like a pea in a pot of honey -ie you can shake it around all over the place - but it wont actually come to any harm.
everything in moderation i think!
Well AF has arrived with vengence this morning - looks like I'll be daily injection from next Thursday (not sure why I have to wait so long!)
I feel weirdly relaxed at the moment and quite philosophical. A guy I know (not v well) was killed yesterday....so so awful, and I think its slightly put everything into perspective. O Listen to me - you can bet I wont be so cool in 2 weeks time! I actually cant quite believe I'm here again - think I'm in denial actually!
We have our donor back up lined up. So looks like we're all systems go tho - so may as well start on the PMA!!
Big X
Cazx
Hi Tania,
Lupron is an injection but, from reading message boards, it seems like most people are using Synarel (or some other kind of nasal spray instead) so I am going to ask my Dr. about it tomorrow. My husband and I have to go in for our final appointment to get the prescriptions, sign paperwork, etc. tomorrow. I hope they will agree to let me sniff instead. The less shots I have to endure the better!
I think my egg retrieval will happen around the end of April. I'm hoping nothing goes wrong because my husband travels a lot for business so we are cutting things a little close as far as his not being away at a key time.
I'm trying to have a positive outlook about this whole thing but I'm afraid it won't work. Did you tell a lot of people that you were doing IVF? We made the mistake of telling our families and a few friends and I'm starting to wish we didn't!
Let me know how your first few days of sniffing go since you are starting a few days ahead of me.
Staci
Lupron is an injection but, from reading message boards, it seems like most people are using Synarel (or some other kind of nasal spray instead) so I am going to ask my Dr. about it tomorrow. My husband and I have to go in for our final appointment to get the prescriptions, sign paperwork, etc. tomorrow. I hope they will agree to let me sniff instead. The less shots I have to endure the better!
I think my egg retrieval will happen around the end of April. I'm hoping nothing goes wrong because my husband travels a lot for business so we are cutting things a little close as far as his not being away at a key time.
I'm trying to have a positive outlook about this whole thing but I'm afraid it won't work. Did you tell a lot of people that you were doing IVF? We made the mistake of telling our families and a few friends and I'm starting to wish we didn't!
Let me know how your first few days of sniffing go since you are starting a few days ahead of me.
Staci
Hello Amithris
In my hospital, Barts, we had an info session with a group of people starting at the same time as us and the majority take Synarel but some do inject. I have a feeling that there is a reason why some take the injection instead of sniffing, it may depend on your body, your problem etc, but I may be wrong.
I have told my family and some friends too. I understand what you mean as now everyone seems to know when I am doing what and that means in the 2ww everyone will be saying so when is the test date etc. I told my sister a long time ago as I tell her everything but only recently told my Dad as I thought he may get upset not knowing I was going through something so heavy. (we are very close). I have also told a few friends but not everyone. My problem has been the amount of people asking if we want children or when we are going to have children and it is getting too much. I suppose it is because of my age and my sister recently had two and obviously so many people around us. Luckily I do have a lot of friends ten years younger than me so they are not trying, so from them less questions.
I start sniffing today so I will let you know if I have killed anyone later!
Good luck
In my hospital, Barts, we had an info session with a group of people starting at the same time as us and the majority take Synarel but some do inject. I have a feeling that there is a reason why some take the injection instead of sniffing, it may depend on your body, your problem etc, but I may be wrong.
I have told my family and some friends too. I understand what you mean as now everyone seems to know when I am doing what and that means in the 2ww everyone will be saying so when is the test date etc. I told my sister a long time ago as I tell her everything but only recently told my Dad as I thought he may get upset not knowing I was going through something so heavy. (we are very close). I have also told a few friends but not everyone. My problem has been the amount of people asking if we want children or when we are going to have children and it is getting too much. I suppose it is because of my age and my sister recently had two and obviously so many people around us. Luckily I do have a lot of friends ten years younger than me so they are not trying, so from them less questions.
I start sniffing today so I will let you know if I have killed anyone later!
Good luck
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Hi Girls,
Welcome to all the first timers.
Well Girls, my sisters baby is beautiful, it's a baby girl 6lbs 12oz - everyone is great. It really is lovely to be an Aunty for the first time and although they would have liked a boy I'm pleased it's a girl as that is what I would want - I can really spoil her!!! Just got my dates and although AF started on the 1st I don't start sniffing until 15th April with ET on week of 17th May so looks like I'm 2 weeks behind a lot of you, I'll be starting my 2ww later! Hope some of you are still around for support!
ps - there was a lady in my sisters ward who had just had twins by c-section- I think she needed it as they were 8Ibs 2oz and 7lb 10oz!!!!! Oh my god!:shock:
Welcome to all the first timers.
Well Girls, my sisters baby is beautiful, it's a baby girl 6lbs 12oz - everyone is great. It really is lovely to be an Aunty for the first time and although they would have liked a boy I'm pleased it's a girl as that is what I would want - I can really spoil her!!! Just got my dates and although AF started on the 1st I don't start sniffing until 15th April with ET on week of 17th May so looks like I'm 2 weeks behind a lot of you, I'll be starting my 2ww later! Hope some of you are still around for support!
ps - there was a lady in my sisters ward who had just had twins by c-section- I think she needed it as they were 8Ibs 2oz and 7lb 10oz!!!!! Oh my god!:shock:
me 38 DH 47 - TTC - 3.5 years - tubal infertility
4 failed IVF cycles - 1 abandoned
Found to have raised FSH when going for 5th cycle
Now looking at adoption
Let the new adventure start!
Sx
4 failed IVF cycles - 1 abandoned
Found to have raised FSH when going for 5th cycle
Now looking at adoption
Let the new adventure start!
Sx
Hi
I have been on MCBs but I think maybe I should be here!!! Af arrived today, been down regging since Sun week and 1st scan booked for fri. Af terrible but at least I am not the grumpy beast from hell anymore(well not AS bad!)
Gem, are we almost the same cycle again hun?! This is 3rd full cycle for me and I am going to have steroids this time as my nk cell level is borderline, so fingers crossed thats been the problem!
Traci, I have a candle all ready for YOU!!!
Take care
Sue xx
I have been on MCBs but I think maybe I should be here!!! Af arrived today, been down regging since Sun week and 1st scan booked for fri. Af terrible but at least I am not the grumpy beast from hell anymore(well not AS bad!)
Gem, are we almost the same cycle again hun?! This is 3rd full cycle for me and I am going to have steroids this time as my nk cell level is borderline, so fingers crossed thats been the problem!
Traci, I have a candle all ready for YOU!!!
Take care
Sue xx
Hi All
It looks as if I may be very behind you all...............af is late so this delays my downregging date until late April. I've got the back ache but I dont know if this is cos I'm stressed at work (coursework deadline for 6 groups this week!) or af. Oh well, at least the kids who are late with coursework are getting the full brunt of PMT fuelled stress!
Have a good weekend, I'm off to sunny sussex by the sea for brother-in-laws 30th.
Love
LindaJane
It looks as if I may be very behind you all...............af is late so this delays my downregging date until late April. I've got the back ache but I dont know if this is cos I'm stressed at work (coursework deadline for 6 groups this week!) or af. Oh well, at least the kids who are late with coursework are getting the full brunt of PMT fuelled stress!
Have a good weekend, I'm off to sunny sussex by the sea for brother-in-laws 30th.
Love
LindaJane
Hi All,
I just wanted to say Good Luck to all you ACB. I will now not be joining you as my clinic has let me down. So I am going to switch clinics and see if I can pick it all up again May/June. I will occassionally look in on you guys to see how you are going and I know there are going to be loads of +ve results amongst you
Good Luck
Karen
I just wanted to say Good Luck to all you ACB. I will now not be joining you as my clinic has let me down. So I am going to switch clinics and see if I can pick it all up again May/June. I will occassionally look in on you guys to see how you are going and I know there are going to be loads of +ve results amongst you
Good Luck
Karen
BB
Sorry you wont be joining us this time around , good luck with switching clinics , I did this and it was the best move I ever made .
LindaJane
Im sure AF will arrive right on top of the party that you are going to in sussex enjoy yourself and have lts of last chance alcohol!!!
SQUEW
Thanks for my Candel , good luck for tomorrow. I start downregg tomorrow.
sharoninsomerset
Glad to hear your sisters baby arrived safely , I bet you cant put her down!!! of course we will be here for you all the way and I will be keeping a space on the other side for you as this time I am going to get a +
Tania
Well how's the mood , its been 24 hours??? I sniffed with my first clinic but this clinic make me inject , you are so lucky
AMITHIS
It looks as if we will be on the 2ww together , its good that you are feeling positive keep it up, I have found that I always tell evryone then they can put up with me , they have been very suportive but its not for everyone!
caz1
Great now you can start , Thursday will come round soon enough , best of luck girl
Nickie88
Hi there , sorry your TMT was cancelled but you sound rareing to go in a couple of weeks , good luck we will all be here for you
Have a great weekend
Trace x
Sorry you wont be joining us this time around , good luck with switching clinics , I did this and it was the best move I ever made .
LindaJane
Im sure AF will arrive right on top of the party that you are going to in sussex enjoy yourself and have lts of last chance alcohol!!!
SQUEW
Thanks for my Candel , good luck for tomorrow. I start downregg tomorrow.
sharoninsomerset
Glad to hear your sisters baby arrived safely , I bet you cant put her down!!! of course we will be here for you all the way and I will be keeping a space on the other side for you as this time I am going to get a +
Tania
Well how's the mood , its been 24 hours??? I sniffed with my first clinic but this clinic make me inject , you are so lucky
AMITHIS
It looks as if we will be on the 2ww together , its good that you are feeling positive keep it up, I have found that I always tell evryone then they can put up with me , they have been very suportive but its not for everyone!
caz1
Great now you can start , Thursday will come round soon enough , best of luck girl
Nickie88
Hi there , sorry your TMT was cancelled but you sound rareing to go in a couple of weeks , good luck we will all be here for you
Have a great weekend
Trace x
Hi Everyone
I too am an ACB, waiting of my AF which should be around mid April, then its injection time all over again!
Hope you don't mind me "joining" in - this is such an exciting time for us all!
I too am an ACB, waiting of my AF which should be around mid April, then its injection time all over again!
Hope you don't mind me "joining" in - this is such an exciting time for us all!
1 failed ICSI, 1 failed FET, next treatment starts in May with EC on 1 June 2004, hoping for a 2005 baby!
Hi Guys
Af arrived at 7.30pm so do I class this as my 1st day and go for my 2 day scan tomorrow or do I class tomorrow as my 1st day and sat as the 2nd day? think I will phone clinic in the morning to see when they what me in.
Hope everyone else is ok sorry Karen to read you wont be joining us.
well I will have to go as I promised dh I wont be long.
One more day to work and its HALF TERM 2 WEEKS OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thought I would let you all know
Love Gemxxx
Af arrived at 7.30pm so do I class this as my 1st day and go for my 2 day scan tomorrow or do I class tomorrow as my 1st day and sat as the 2nd day? think I will phone clinic in the morning to see when they what me in.
Hope everyone else is ok sorry Karen to read you wont be joining us.
well I will have to go as I promised dh I wont be long.
One more day to work and its HALF TERM 2 WEEKS OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thought I would let you all know
Love Gemxxx