Hi everyone - hope u dont mind me butting so far in...
Have been reading thread but not posted. I started first ICSI this month. Injected burserlyn(?) to down reg then started on meonpur had scan last Monday after 6 injections nothing they upped dose to 4 bottles went back for scan today still nothing and now they've upped it to 6 bottles and need to go back on Sat for another scan if nothing has happened then they say will need to stop cycle. Scan today 6 folicles but only 5mm and nurse said scan looked like hadnt really been on IVF.
I am really blue as main prob with fertility is DH who has motility and morphology. I thought I was ok but cant even produce the eggs. Anyone got any ideas if I can do anything to help them GROW!!!. I'm also a bit confused coz I havent had any bloods taken even when I cam back for first can after starting burserilyn before starting the menopur and on reading the thread most people seem to have had bloods.
They took blood today to see if i was still in down reg and nurse told me in that case the last 9 days didnt count.....seems possible they may have got the amount of time I downreged wrong as i had fSH levels done in October but didnt start until April due to various ups and downs.......Anyway trying to keep posiitve.....I'd appreciate any ideas/advice/growing tips...cant use the smilies can u tell me how...
txx a lot and good luck to all of u on 2ww.......and everyone else who is still trying to get that far.
shelld
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Hello everyone, feeling blue and need advice
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Hi Shell
So sorry to hear what has happened......this whole thing is such a kick in the teeth.....if its not one thing it is another!
I am 100% fine (having Donor IUI because DH azoospermic) but this monthi they took forever to stimulate me and at one point I thought the cycle was going to be abandoned turned out ok.
I think what i am trying to say is that one cycle varies from the next......one cycle you could produce 6 follies and the next 19! Another thing is that for every woman - even if they are 100% gynecologically sound has one or two cycles where they will not produce an egg and it is only when you start getting involved in this treatment game that one actually notices these things!
Hope this has been some sort of help to you and good luck with the scan on Saturday!
JenFx
So sorry to hear what has happened......this whole thing is such a kick in the teeth.....if its not one thing it is another!
I am 100% fine (having Donor IUI because DH azoospermic) but this monthi they took forever to stimulate me and at one point I thought the cycle was going to be abandoned turned out ok.
I think what i am trying to say is that one cycle varies from the next......one cycle you could produce 6 follies and the next 19! Another thing is that for every woman - even if they are 100% gynecologically sound has one or two cycles where they will not produce an egg and it is only when you start getting involved in this treatment game that one actually notices these things!
Hope this has been some sort of help to you and good luck with the scan on Saturday!
JenFx
hi
I'd just reiterate what Jen said. Also its can look as if nothings happening for ages and then suddenly it all changes- they ill just need to get you dose right which can take a few alterations. As far as I know theres nothing you can do - and you mustnt worry as I'm SURE there are no problems with you.
Keep us in touch
Cazx
I'd just reiterate what Jen said. Also its can look as if nothings happening for ages and then suddenly it all changes- they ill just need to get you dose right which can take a few alterations. As far as I know theres nothing you can do - and you mustnt worry as I'm SURE there are no problems with you.
Keep us in touch
Cazx
Try not to panic and feel there is something wrong. My first cycle was a successful in that I produced 8 eggs and 5 embies. Ok I didn't get pregnant - but to be honest was not surprised - although naturally disappointed.
The 2nd IVF - in June 2003, sun shining, relaxed etc..! Then my follies failed to grow
Crazy - The tmt was on the NHS - and they simply had to abandon the whole darn thing. They simply said that your hormones simply do not respond - no more explanation.
The 3rd IVF - deep breath again 3 months later. This time only 4 eggs - 3 embies (at that time they packed them all back in!! ME 38yrs) and a pregnancy.Great - until at 8 wks m/c.
I know we are all different, but this is one hell of a journey, and you have to simply go with the flow and try not to get to blue and sad. Keep on the boards, and we'll all give you all the help you need.
Take care, don't give up, and hang in there..
Nicky
The 2nd IVF - in June 2003, sun shining, relaxed etc..! Then my follies failed to grow
Crazy - The tmt was on the NHS - and they simply had to abandon the whole darn thing. They simply said that your hormones simply do not respond - no more explanation.The 3rd IVF - deep breath again 3 months later. This time only 4 eggs - 3 embies (at that time they packed them all back in!! ME 38yrs) and a pregnancy.Great - until at 8 wks m/c.
I know we are all different, but this is one hell of a journey, and you have to simply go with the flow and try not to get to blue and sad. Keep on the boards, and we'll all give you all the help you need.
Take care, don't give up, and hang in there..
Nicky
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Hiya
Just wanted to say I was/am in exactly the same boat as you. DH had prob (failed vasectomy reversal (Vasectomy for 1st wife COW, but thats another story!!!!). I thought it would all be plain sailing. But my first cycle (which is a test for everybody), 3amps menopur, no response (maybe 2 tiny follicles). Well that was abandoned and I was devastated as had siked myself up ready.
Then 2nd shot, the doctor altered me to a short protocol. Lovely, as it is only 2 weeks long, and now 5amps of stims a day. I produced 3 eggs and 1 embie. - Neg. 2nd go, 2 months later, 4 eggs, 3 embies, 2 transferred - neg. Then my 4th attempt, left a break of 6 months. Managed 5 eggs. Great I thought! But only one egg was good enough to inject. It fertilised to 2 cell, and I thought no way is this gonna happen. I jumped off the bed after transfer and DH said, Slow down a bit! But I was so sure it was not gonna happen. IT DID - I am now 7 weeks 5 days pregnant! I know I still have a long way to go, but am preying for each day that passes.
Plse try and stay positive. I am sure they will get those damn eggs out of you some how, and as many people told me on this site "it only takes one".
My FSH was 11 a year ago, then dropped to 9.4 two months later. So quite highish???? I think 4 is good???
I know its hard, but try and stay on track.
Love Karenx
Just wanted to say I was/am in exactly the same boat as you. DH had prob (failed vasectomy reversal (Vasectomy for 1st wife COW, but thats another story!!!!). I thought it would all be plain sailing. But my first cycle (which is a test for everybody), 3amps menopur, no response (maybe 2 tiny follicles). Well that was abandoned and I was devastated as had siked myself up ready.
Then 2nd shot, the doctor altered me to a short protocol. Lovely, as it is only 2 weeks long, and now 5amps of stims a day. I produced 3 eggs and 1 embie. - Neg. 2nd go, 2 months later, 4 eggs, 3 embies, 2 transferred - neg. Then my 4th attempt, left a break of 6 months. Managed 5 eggs. Great I thought! But only one egg was good enough to inject. It fertilised to 2 cell, and I thought no way is this gonna happen. I jumped off the bed after transfer and DH said, Slow down a bit! But I was so sure it was not gonna happen. IT DID - I am now 7 weeks 5 days pregnant! I know I still have a long way to go, but am preying for each day that passes.
Plse try and stay positive. I am sure they will get those damn eggs out of you some how, and as many people told me on this site "it only takes one".
My FSH was 11 a year ago, then dropped to 9.4 two months later. So quite highish???? I think 4 is good???
I know its hard, but try and stay on track.
Love Karenx
Hi Shell
What a worry for you. I am sure things will turn out in the end. Like it has been said already every cycle can be different. I asked my consultant about this sort of thing as I am worried when I have my next treatment that I won't produce any follies or eggs (there is no particular reason for my worry just the usual IVF freak outs I tend to get) He said these things can just happen out of the blue and then the next one is fine. I think we just expect it all to go how we want it to go and when it doesn't we get in a flap.
Let us know how it all goes. Be positive and strong.
Love Dagny xkx
What a worry for you. I am sure things will turn out in the end. Like it has been said already every cycle can be different. I asked my consultant about this sort of thing as I am worried when I have my next treatment that I won't produce any follies or eggs (there is no particular reason for my worry just the usual IVF freak outs I tend to get) He said these things can just happen out of the blue and then the next one is fine. I think we just expect it all to go how we want it to go and when it doesn't we get in a flap.
Let us know how it all goes. Be positive and strong.
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
Hi everyone that is
Jen F, Caz1, Nicky, Karen and Dagny...
Thanks very much for all your support, I feel a real wuss now for complaining as most of u have been thru a lot more than me...its real rollercoaster from reading all your replies..
Good news is that when we went for the scan on Saturday the eggs had grown...been again today for another scan and have five eggs from 13mm-17mm so egg collection is on Friday...
Thank you all so much for your support it is great I will stay positive from now on and do my bit in supporting everyone else.
Jen F and Caz1
I think from reading the threads that u r both testing this week...so will be thinking of you, fingers crossed & good luck
all the best....
Shelld
Jen F, Caz1, Nicky, Karen and Dagny...
Thanks very much for all your support, I feel a real wuss now for complaining as most of u have been thru a lot more than me...its real rollercoaster from reading all your replies..
Good news is that when we went for the scan on Saturday the eggs had grown...been again today for another scan and have five eggs from 13mm-17mm so egg collection is on Friday...
Thank you all so much for your support it is great I will stay positive from now on and do my bit in supporting everyone else.
Jen F and Caz1
I think from reading the threads that u r both testing this week...so will be thinking of you, fingers crossed & good luck
all the best....
Shelld