I hope to join you too!
have to wait one period (which is okay with me) but then it starts all over again!
sept-oct. cycle buddies??
OK SCBs...support please! I'm feeling a bit 'nothingy'. I've got my head around this being our final try and am totally fine with it (yeah, yeah, I said that 2 tries ago too). What are people doing to prepare? anything interesting? How do you all feel?
I'm on the daily folic acid and have rejoined the gym so am on the treadmill with avengence 5 times a week. I'm still having a daily glass of wine (but no other alcohol). Am a non-smoker already. No coffee, just decaffeinated teabags but that's it. What else are people doing?
I need lots of 'Rah, Rah, Rah' stuff I think. It's not long to go now but DF and I talked last night. We both anticipate failing again this time - sorry to write this but this board is all about the truth. After 4 fails I guess that's inevitable and it's how we'r protecting ourselves. However, we're both committed to trying this last time and know we'll always wonder 'What if?' if we don't use our last 2 frozen eggs.
Looking forward to hearing how people are doing.
hugs
Debra.
I'm on the daily folic acid and have rejoined the gym so am on the treadmill with avengence 5 times a week. I'm still having a daily glass of wine (but no other alcohol). Am a non-smoker already. No coffee, just decaffeinated teabags but that's it. What else are people doing?
I need lots of 'Rah, Rah, Rah' stuff I think. It's not long to go now but DF and I talked last night. We both anticipate failing again this time - sorry to write this but this board is all about the truth. After 4 fails I guess that's inevitable and it's how we'r protecting ourselves. However, we're both committed to trying this last time and know we'll always wonder 'What if?' if we don't use our last 2 frozen eggs.
Looking forward to hearing how people are doing.
hugs
Debra.
Me: 44, DH: 31
Game Over.
Dates: Aug 02 - May 06
Tries: 5 fresh + 4 frozen.
Results: 1 daughter, 2 m/c, 1 ectopic.
Game Over.
Dates: Aug 02 - May 06
Tries: 5 fresh + 4 frozen.
Results: 1 daughter, 2 m/c, 1 ectopic.
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Natalie Anne
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- Location: Cheshire
Hi Everyone
I'm also hoping to start late Sep or early Oct. My dh is having surgical sperm retrieval on 15 Sep (and the Androgynist has 100% success rate so i'm assuming he'll get some for us to use for ICSI).
After that i should get my date to start - v. first attempt so fingers crossed.
Good luck to everyone!!
Natalie
x
I'm also hoping to start late Sep or early Oct. My dh is having surgical sperm retrieval on 15 Sep (and the Androgynist has 100% success rate so i'm assuming he'll get some for us to use for ICSI).
After that i should get my date to start - v. first attempt so fingers crossed.
Good luck to everyone!!
Natalie
x
9 failed attempts using thawed, surgically retrieved sperm.
2 year break and vasectomy reversal for dh.
Consultation for 10th attempt using fresh sperm - Nov 09.
2 year break and vasectomy reversal for dh.
Consultation for 10th attempt using fresh sperm - Nov 09.
Hi debra
its very quiet here it should liven up soon as august is quickly disappearing and september will be here very soon, time seems to be flying past for me im hoping next week goes just as quick as i have my appointment with the consultant to find out if can start a medicated FET in september as i hope to i really want to get on as i feel like im just doing nothing right now.
You sound like you are very prepared for the treatment with the exercise and cutting down on stuff i now feel i should be doing more well exercise i put on so much weight since i started the treatment and alot more since i gave up smoking back in Feb i try to do more walking but find it hard when the car is just outside lazy me
so i try and do more stuff with dP at weekends which involves more walking i am also going to start having a bit of reflexology and a nice massage before i start treatment i dont drink coffee and only have one cup of tea a day or two at the most i think i just need to start eating more healthy.
i do hope you are feeling better about everything and more positive i no its hard with the failed tmt and for wanting this to be your last try and that you need to protect yourselves not to have such a hard fall again, it has worked for you before and it can again i wish you all the luck in the world that this treatment works for you both and will give you a perfect ending to ivf
GOOD LUCK
susan
its very quiet here it should liven up soon as august is quickly disappearing and september will be here very soon, time seems to be flying past for me im hoping next week goes just as quick as i have my appointment with the consultant to find out if can start a medicated FET in september as i hope to i really want to get on as i feel like im just doing nothing right now.
You sound like you are very prepared for the treatment with the exercise and cutting down on stuff i now feel i should be doing more well exercise i put on so much weight since i started the treatment and alot more since i gave up smoking back in Feb i try to do more walking but find it hard when the car is just outside lazy me
so i try and do more stuff with dP at weekends which involves more walking i am also going to start having a bit of reflexology and a nice massage before i start treatment i dont drink coffee and only have one cup of tea a day or two at the most i think i just need to start eating more healthy.i do hope you are feeling better about everything and more positive i no its hard with the failed tmt and for wanting this to be your last try and that you need to protect yourselves not to have such a hard fall again, it has worked for you before and it can again i wish you all the luck in the world that this treatment works for you both and will give you a perfect ending to ivf
GOOD LUCK
susan
Me 27 DP 28
ttc 6 years started ivf Oct 03 due to M/F
ICSI Oct 03 negative
ICSI April 04 Positive but ended m/c at 10wks
FET Nov 04 positive boy girl twins born 5th july 2005 at 35weeks Blake 6lbs13oz kirsten 6lbs10oz
ttc 6 years started ivf Oct 03 due to M/F
ICSI Oct 03 negative
ICSI April 04 Positive but ended m/c at 10wks
FET Nov 04 positive boy girl twins born 5th july 2005 at 35weeks Blake 6lbs13oz kirsten 6lbs10oz
Hi Everybody
Hope you are all ok and staying positive!
We are still unsure about when we will be cycleing. I am taking 5 bloodpressure tablets a day and when I had it checked 2 weeks ago the nurse said it was dropping too quickly. I had it taken again on Friday and it is up again. My GP said that hopefully it just means that it will take a bit longer to get under control. So I see the nurse next week and my GP a week later about 3 days before I'm due to start injecting from day 2. (I have injections instead of sniffing) so hopefully we will get the go-ahead. I just hate not knowing, it is so frustrating trying to prepare myself when we still don't know when. We have already had to miss this month.
The one positive thing is that our consultant said I will be very closely monitored if we get pregnant and will have many scans to ensure things are ok.
Sorry about the moan its just EVERYBODY seems to be having babies at the moment -my sister-in-law, a lady across the road who now has 4 children under 5 years (wow!) and about 4 other people.
We are going camping with my friend and all of her family at the weekend. She has a beautiful adopted 2 year old and it keeps me going seeing what can come out of years of hoping for a child and the heartache that goes with it.
Bye for now
Jackie
Hope you are all ok and staying positive!
We are still unsure about when we will be cycleing. I am taking 5 bloodpressure tablets a day and when I had it checked 2 weeks ago the nurse said it was dropping too quickly. I had it taken again on Friday and it is up again. My GP said that hopefully it just means that it will take a bit longer to get under control. So I see the nurse next week and my GP a week later about 3 days before I'm due to start injecting from day 2. (I have injections instead of sniffing) so hopefully we will get the go-ahead. I just hate not knowing, it is so frustrating trying to prepare myself when we still don't know when. We have already had to miss this month.
The one positive thing is that our consultant said I will be very closely monitored if we get pregnant and will have many scans to ensure things are ok.
Sorry about the moan its just EVERYBODY seems to be having babies at the moment -my sister-in-law, a lady across the road who now has 4 children under 5 years (wow!) and about 4 other people.
We are going camping with my friend and all of her family at the weekend. She has a beautiful adopted 2 year old and it keeps me going seeing what can come out of years of hoping for a child and the heartache that goes with it.
Bye for now
Jackie
Hello....there's quite a few of us isn't there? It's so good to have buddies, almost impossible to imagine going through it alone now. I did my first tmt boardless, living in a new country blah blah but I did have some work to keep me busy and somehow, like a miracle, we made it.
Not long now. Autumn has arrived here, schools went back yesterday so it really feels like summer/August have gone already and September is virtually upon us. HOORAY! Our Big Month! We'll hopefully hot on the heels of lots of August positives.
Feeling a sudden rush of enthusiasm. AF arrived today, I called the clinic and will start on 3 daily Progynova pills tomorrow and have a scan on 3rd. If all looks good, ET on Tuesday 7th. I asked about delaying to October as I've unavoidable work that week but they firmly believe that continuing as normal is the right thing to do. The work will be sitting down and interviewing students so definitely not active not stressful. I feel quite happy with this. I'm a natural born worrier and having had 3 fails already, am now not overly positive about our chances.
Off the gym....lots of water....yipee!!!!!!!!!
How's everyone doing?
Alette, you and I will have very similar dates. You're getting married in less than a week? that's a distraction and a half! Congratulations.
Jackie, I agree with your positive statement. It will be good to know you'll be very carefully watched and monitored. We're very lucky with our clinic as it's one guy and his assistants so a very personal service. I really feel we know them very well. I know from other posts, the larger clinics have loads of consultants so it can feel impersonal. What's yours like?
Susan....hurry up and join me please! I want a nice mix of all the treatments, that way we can be sure to help/support no matter what the Q.
Natalie. Good luck for your DH on 15th. How does he feel? men are often quite irrational when it comes to their 'bits'. Is he calm or nervous? I'm sure they'll collect enough for ICSI.
Hope2004. Welcome to September Buddies. Another FET to keep me company! How are you feeling?
Claire. Good luck with the consultation on the 1st. You've waited a long time for this!
Elizabeth. How are you? Feeling positive about this round?
DeeDee. Hello there! How are you doing? Feeling ready to go again?
Forgive me if I've missed someone.
love
Debra.
Not long now. Autumn has arrived here, schools went back yesterday so it really feels like summer/August have gone already and September is virtually upon us. HOORAY! Our Big Month! We'll hopefully hot on the heels of lots of August positives.
Feeling a sudden rush of enthusiasm. AF arrived today, I called the clinic and will start on 3 daily Progynova pills tomorrow and have a scan on 3rd. If all looks good, ET on Tuesday 7th. I asked about delaying to October as I've unavoidable work that week but they firmly believe that continuing as normal is the right thing to do. The work will be sitting down and interviewing students so definitely not active not stressful. I feel quite happy with this. I'm a natural born worrier and having had 3 fails already, am now not overly positive about our chances.
Off the gym....lots of water....yipee!!!!!!!!!
How's everyone doing?
Alette, you and I will have very similar dates. You're getting married in less than a week? that's a distraction and a half! Congratulations.
Jackie, I agree with your positive statement. It will be good to know you'll be very carefully watched and monitored. We're very lucky with our clinic as it's one guy and his assistants so a very personal service. I really feel we know them very well. I know from other posts, the larger clinics have loads of consultants so it can feel impersonal. What's yours like?
Susan....hurry up and join me please! I want a nice mix of all the treatments, that way we can be sure to help/support no matter what the Q.
Natalie. Good luck for your DH on 15th. How does he feel? men are often quite irrational when it comes to their 'bits'. Is he calm or nervous? I'm sure they'll collect enough for ICSI.
Hope2004. Welcome to September Buddies. Another FET to keep me company! How are you feeling?
Claire. Good luck with the consultation on the 1st. You've waited a long time for this!
Elizabeth. How are you? Feeling positive about this round?
DeeDee. Hello there! How are you doing? Feeling ready to go again?
Forgive me if I've missed someone.
love
Debra.
Me: 44, DH: 31
Game Over.
Dates: Aug 02 - May 06
Tries: 5 fresh + 4 frozen.
Results: 1 daughter, 2 m/c, 1 ectopic.
Game Over.
Dates: Aug 02 - May 06
Tries: 5 fresh + 4 frozen.
Results: 1 daughter, 2 m/c, 1 ectopic.
Hi Everyone
Not quite sure where I fit into your cycle buddy bits, as it's my first go, and I've not been using this site long! I've just done my first injection (yay!) for my day 21 down reg this morning. I think DH was shaking more than I was, but thanks to your fantastic tips on using icecubes before injecting (used frozen cute pink elephants, but what the hell!) it was fine. Been feeling a bit weird since though. I feel a bit shaky, but I guess that's just the reaction to doing it. Was going to go into work after doing it, but not sure if I'm up to driving at the moment, so I'm just flopping around the house with wet hair until I feel a bit more normal!
Anyway, good luck everyone. If anyone is at the same stage as me, let me know. I'm off to Italy for the main part of it next Thursday, so I'll be out of touch until the 24th September, when I will be in my 2ww if all goes well.
sorry, one last thing.... had a small panic this morning.... I've just realised the stimulating injections have to be kept in the fridge, and I'll be flying out in the middle of doing them, so does anyone know if they should be alright or not, if I keep them in a cool bag in my suitcase? They'd probably be out of the fridge between 2pm and 10pm. I'm hoping if they're in a cool back they'll be OK. Any ideas?
Not quite sure where I fit into your cycle buddy bits, as it's my first go, and I've not been using this site long! I've just done my first injection (yay!) for my day 21 down reg this morning. I think DH was shaking more than I was, but thanks to your fantastic tips on using icecubes before injecting (used frozen cute pink elephants, but what the hell!) it was fine. Been feeling a bit weird since though. I feel a bit shaky, but I guess that's just the reaction to doing it. Was going to go into work after doing it, but not sure if I'm up to driving at the moment, so I'm just flopping around the house with wet hair until I feel a bit more normal!
Anyway, good luck everyone. If anyone is at the same stage as me, let me know. I'm off to Italy for the main part of it next Thursday, so I'll be out of touch until the 24th September, when I will be in my 2ww if all goes well.
sorry, one last thing.... had a small panic this morning.... I've just realised the stimulating injections have to be kept in the fridge, and I'll be flying out in the middle of doing them, so does anyone know if they should be alright or not, if I keep them in a cool bag in my suitcase? They'd probably be out of the fridge between 2pm and 10pm. I'm hoping if they're in a cool back they'll be OK. Any ideas?
Me 31 (dodgy ovulation)
DH 39 (dodgy swimmers)
TTC 9 Years, 12 months on Clomid 6 yrs ago
1st IVF/ICSI Sept 04 +ve, m/c at 5 1/2 weeks
Couldn't face the pain again.....
DH 39 (dodgy swimmers)
TTC 9 Years, 12 months on Clomid 6 yrs ago
1st IVF/ICSI Sept 04 +ve, m/c at 5 1/2 weeks
Couldn't face the pain again.....
Jools,
I believe you can buy special packs for keeping medicine cold when traveling (diabetics use them). My clinic gave us a little travel pack (sort of looks like a toiletry case but has a little pocket in it where you put an ice pack). I'd also make sure you bring the medicine in your carry on bag and that you have a note from the Dr. which is often needed to clear medicine/syringes through security.
Wishing you the best of luck!
Staci
I believe you can buy special packs for keeping medicine cold when traveling (diabetics use them). My clinic gave us a little travel pack (sort of looks like a toiletry case but has a little pocket in it where you put an ice pack). I'd also make sure you bring the medicine in your carry on bag and that you have a note from the Dr. which is often needed to clear medicine/syringes through security.
Wishing you the best of luck!
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Hello
I am going to be a september/october cycler. This will be my fifth attempt and I am very excited although prone to the odd negative thought!
I seem to be able to get pregnant but not hold onto them for very long so am having embryo screening on this attempt, which I am hoping will be either reassuring or at least provide some answers. The hospital have advised me this is the last time I should be attempting with dh's sperm ( frozen some time ago after chemotherapy) - if this is a fail I should consider a donor - but obviously I am not even thinking about that as this time is going to work!!!
Looking forward to getting to know you all - lets make September/October the best month so far for results
I am going to be a september/october cycler. This will be my fifth attempt and I am very excited although prone to the odd negative thought!
I seem to be able to get pregnant but not hold onto them for very long so am having embryo screening on this attempt, which I am hoping will be either reassuring or at least provide some answers. The hospital have advised me this is the last time I should be attempting with dh's sperm ( frozen some time ago after chemotherapy) - if this is a fail I should consider a donor - but obviously I am not even thinking about that as this time is going to work!!!
Looking forward to getting to know you all - lets make September/October the best month so far for results
Petra
attempt no 1: October 2002 - negative
attempt no.2: January 2003 - weakly positive
attempt no 3: May 2003 - negative
attempt no 4: December 2003 - positive but early m/c
hoping the time is now right
attempt no 1: October 2002 - negative
attempt no.2: January 2003 - weakly positive
attempt no 3: May 2003 - negative
attempt no 4: December 2003 - positive but early m/c
hoping the time is now right
Hi everyone,
Sorry I've not been around, I've been busy with work (can you believe what I do, I'm a psychotherapist for a foster agency and I work with foster families and their foster child/ren-you can imagine what I feel sometimes when I read the histories of these children-mothers popping out children left and right, subjecting them to abuse, neglect and unimaginable cruelty) Life can feel cruel when you think of how we so much would love children and would cherish them, and then witness that stuff...! Unbelievable, but I'm sure we all find our reasons and meaning to keep going..
DebraP, I'm feeling positive but funnily enough also feeling rather blase right now as well. I think I'm tired of thinking about all this baby stuff, and need a break, if that makes sense..I tooknow what it feels like to be living in another country and dealing with all that that entails. Sometimes, because of what my nurse at our clinic said, I feel really positive and am convinced it will work this next time, on the other hand, well, right now I don't want to think of the alternative! The evil two weeks will see to that only too well, so I'm just groovin on my impending vacation right now which I so need..
I have read everyone's e-mails here though and I'm so excited to be TXing with all of you. Wishing you all the best, and I will talk to you when I get back on sept. 14th. I sart about a week after that with down reg.
Love,
Elizabeth
Sorry I've not been around, I've been busy with work (can you believe what I do, I'm a psychotherapist for a foster agency and I work with foster families and their foster child/ren-you can imagine what I feel sometimes when I read the histories of these children-mothers popping out children left and right, subjecting them to abuse, neglect and unimaginable cruelty) Life can feel cruel when you think of how we so much would love children and would cherish them, and then witness that stuff...! Unbelievable, but I'm sure we all find our reasons and meaning to keep going..
DebraP, I'm feeling positive but funnily enough also feeling rather blase right now as well. I think I'm tired of thinking about all this baby stuff, and need a break, if that makes sense..I tooknow what it feels like to be living in another country and dealing with all that that entails. Sometimes, because of what my nurse at our clinic said, I feel really positive and am convinced it will work this next time, on the other hand, well, right now I don't want to think of the alternative! The evil two weeks will see to that only too well, so I'm just groovin on my impending vacation right now which I so need..
I have read everyone's e-mails here though and I'm so excited to be TXing with all of you. Wishing you all the best, and I will talk to you when I get back on sept. 14th. I sart about a week after that with down reg.
Love,
Elizabeth
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Natalie Anne
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- Location: Cheshire
so is everyone getting impatient now? i know i am. My consultant won't even let me book an appointment with him until the results of David's (my dh) Surgical Sperm Retrieval are through. David's not dreading it - he just wants us to be able to start too.
it's so frustrating because the Androgynist has never failed yet, but they still won't let me book one and i'm worried that by the time i get an appointment with him, it'll be too late for me to start in Sep.
Sorry to ask a stupid question, but this will be my first attempt - On what day do you start injecting? I don't have to do any sniffing, just 2 weeks of injecting. Is it day 1 or not?
Is everyone also struggling with the "being realistic" vs. "staying positive"? it seems really hard to get the balance right! Personally, i'm staying positive for all of us!
Anyway, i'm off on a hen weekend to Amsterdam on Friday. This'll probably be my last chance to go wild for a bit!
Natalie
x
it's so frustrating because the Androgynist has never failed yet, but they still won't let me book one and i'm worried that by the time i get an appointment with him, it'll be too late for me to start in Sep.
Sorry to ask a stupid question, but this will be my first attempt - On what day do you start injecting? I don't have to do any sniffing, just 2 weeks of injecting. Is it day 1 or not?
Is everyone also struggling with the "being realistic" vs. "staying positive"? it seems really hard to get the balance right! Personally, i'm staying positive for all of us!
Anyway, i'm off on a hen weekend to Amsterdam on Friday. This'll probably be my last chance to go wild for a bit!
Natalie
x
9 failed attempts using thawed, surgically retrieved sperm.
2 year break and vasectomy reversal for dh.
Consultation for 10th attempt using fresh sperm - Nov 09.
2 year break and vasectomy reversal for dh.
Consultation for 10th attempt using fresh sperm - Nov 09.
Hi everyone, just checking in!
Have our consultation on wednesday and we're still on course for an october cycle (sound like I'm going on a bike ride hee hee!)
Had a period last week for the first time in seven months and I'm also on Metformin now for PCOS. Still have fingers crossed it'll happen naturally, doubt it though.
Feeling excited, nervous, apprehensive... if fact to be honest it doesn't feel real yet. Can't believe after all this time it's finally going to happen.
talk soon
claire x
PS anyone else at st mary's in manchester?
Have our consultation on wednesday and we're still on course for an october cycle (sound like I'm going on a bike ride hee hee!)
Had a period last week for the first time in seven months and I'm also on Metformin now for PCOS. Still have fingers crossed it'll happen naturally, doubt it though.
Feeling excited, nervous, apprehensive... if fact to be honest it doesn't feel real yet. Can't believe after all this time it's finally going to happen.
talk soon
claire x
PS anyone else at st mary's in manchester?