Hi,
I have been reading this site for a while as it is a fantastic source of information.
We are about to start our very first cycle of ICSI :? Just been waiting for AF which came today so I will be starting the sniffing on day23 not sure the exact protocol I will be on - if anyone has any tips/hints as to what to expect and how long each part takes I would be very grateful.
The hardest thing I have found so far is waiting!! I am soo not good at waiting - still who is.
Good luck to everyone
Julie
New to all this
New to all this
Me 32 DH 37 ttc 2years
Male Factor
First ICSI October 04 - cycle abandoned high risk of OHSS
ICSI April/May 05 -ve
ICSI Sep/Oct 05 +ve result 12th October
DD born June 2006
ICSI Oct/Nov08 -ve
Male Factor
First ICSI October 04 - cycle abandoned high risk of OHSS
ICSI April/May 05 -ve
ICSI Sep/Oct 05 +ve result 12th October
DD born June 2006
ICSI Oct/Nov08 -ve
Hi Julie!
Welcome to the site! It has helped me lots!
Time scales can vary, my first ivf cycle was 8 weeks from down reg to test date, this time it's 6 weeks. I think it's usually between 6-7 weeks for a long protocol from start to test.
Now, hints + tips!
Yes, the waiting is definately the hardest part! So what I have learnt from my 1st cycle is to try and keep busy while cycling (without over-doing it..) as I took the whole 2 months off the 1st time, expecting to feel rotten, then felt ok and time really dragged!
Also, something that really helped me was having a really good protein diet when you are on the stimulation stage as this can help with egg quality. I really believe this worked for me as I was a slow responder, then I managed to get 9 really good eggs! If you want any more info on this, just let me know!
Hope this helps a bit! Good Luck!
Kel x
Welcome to the site! It has helped me lots!
Time scales can vary, my first ivf cycle was 8 weeks from down reg to test date, this time it's 6 weeks. I think it's usually between 6-7 weeks for a long protocol from start to test.
Now, hints + tips!
Yes, the waiting is definately the hardest part! So what I have learnt from my 1st cycle is to try and keep busy while cycling (without over-doing it..) as I took the whole 2 months off the 1st time, expecting to feel rotten, then felt ok and time really dragged! Also, something that really helped me was having a really good protein diet when you are on the stimulation stage as this can help with egg quality. I really believe this worked for me as I was a slow responder, then I managed to get 9 really good eggs! If you want any more info on this, just let me know!
Hope this helps a bit! Good Luck!
Kel x
welcome to the rollercoaster. there will be ups and downs and hopefully a few thrills along the way.
and there is alot of waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
good luck
becky
and there is alot of waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
good luck
becky
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
HI there
Welcome - I have done ICSI twice. First time unsuccessful and 2nd time - AMAZINGLY - I got pregnant! Miracles DO happen
All protocols are different - but I had one injection to down reg me - I think that was like day 21 of my AF, then waited till about day 5 of next cycle and start daily stimulating injections for about 2 weeks - they should monitor you pretty closely through out this -to see how your ovaries are doing . Physically I found it very easy really - the injections are tiny and much easier than you'd think. I did them myself into my tummy - it helps if you pinch a bit of fat and inject into that!!
You might get a bit of swollen tummy - but noone else would notice
At the end of that they'll collect you eggs and inject with your partners spem - the fertilisation rate is excellent with ICSI.
The problem comes when the put the embies back in - thats when (and noone really knows why it seems) alot dont make it. Everything else being equal I think you have about a 25% chance of getting pregnant.
After the embies have been put back in (About 2/3 days after you eggs have been collected) - you have to wait 2 weeks to do a pregnancy test -thats the really hard bit!! All you can do is put your feet up and wait!
Just try to be realistic - you go NUTS watching out for all the various pregnancy of period symtoms in the 2 weeks- but they all mean nothing!
WE were told we had no chance basically. My DH pretty much has NO sperm , but in the end it does seemed to have worked (touch wood!) - so if your DH has at least got a few sperms in there -then you should be lucky!!
TAke care - dont hesittae to ask any questions
Cazxx
Welcome - I have done ICSI twice. First time unsuccessful and 2nd time - AMAZINGLY - I got pregnant! Miracles DO happen
All protocols are different - but I had one injection to down reg me - I think that was like day 21 of my AF, then waited till about day 5 of next cycle and start daily stimulating injections for about 2 weeks - they should monitor you pretty closely through out this -to see how your ovaries are doing . Physically I found it very easy really - the injections are tiny and much easier than you'd think. I did them myself into my tummy - it helps if you pinch a bit of fat and inject into that!!
You might get a bit of swollen tummy - but noone else would notice
At the end of that they'll collect you eggs and inject with your partners spem - the fertilisation rate is excellent with ICSI.
The problem comes when the put the embies back in - thats when (and noone really knows why it seems) alot dont make it. Everything else being equal I think you have about a 25% chance of getting pregnant.
After the embies have been put back in (About 2/3 days after you eggs have been collected) - you have to wait 2 weeks to do a pregnancy test -thats the really hard bit!! All you can do is put your feet up and wait!
Just try to be realistic - you go NUTS watching out for all the various pregnancy of period symtoms in the 2 weeks- but they all mean nothing!
WE were told we had no chance basically. My DH pretty much has NO sperm , but in the end it does seemed to have worked (touch wood!) - so if your DH has at least got a few sperms in there -then you should be lucky!!
TAke care - dont hesittae to ask any questions
Cazxx
