Tiger,
Know what you mean..I used to joke to John about the "pram brigade" that would inevitably cross my path whenever I was feeling down about the fertility crap (kind of often actually!)..He always used to laugh about it and indicate that I was just imagining things (ha ha ha), then when we had our miscarriage, he noticed exactly the same thing. There were babies on his train to work, his colleagues wives brought babies into work to be introduced etc etc etc..It's like rubbing salt into the wound isn't it????
Take care
B
Aussies and Kiwis!
I know what you all mean by the explosion of babies & preg women everywhere you go when on IVF! They are everywhere!
This time next week we will be boarding our plane to LA to start our holiday!!!!! I am starting to feel better - not 100% yet. I have taken a lot of time of work to recover - thus affecting my overseas shopping budget. Oh well, that's what credit cards are for (DH nay not agree with me on that one!) I am pretty much all packed - I have taken way too much stuff (is 10 pairs of shoes excessive????
)
We are planning our next IVF cycle as soon as we get back. I am keen to get things going again after this good break. AF should arrive just before we get back to Aust (I will start pill), so I will go into the clinic just after we get back. I get really sick of people saying "just go on a holiday & relax, then it will happen"
. They won't be able to say that anymore after this trip!
Missmolly
This time next week we will be boarding our plane to LA to start our holiday!!!!! I am starting to feel better - not 100% yet. I have taken a lot of time of work to recover - thus affecting my overseas shopping budget. Oh well, that's what credit cards are for (DH nay not agree with me on that one!) I am pretty much all packed - I have taken way too much stuff (is 10 pairs of shoes excessive????
)We are planning our next IVF cycle as soon as we get back. I am keen to get things going again after this good break. AF should arrive just before we get back to Aust (I will start pill), so I will go into the clinic just after we get back. I get really sick of people saying "just go on a holiday & relax, then it will happen"
. They won't be able to say that anymore after this trip!Missmolly
1st IVF 04/05 -ve
2nd IVF (FET) 06/05 -ve
FET July - cancelled as embryo did not survive
3rd IVF (stimulated cycle) - no embryos!
4th IVF 02/06 -ve
January 07 - went interstate to a new clinic and got BFP!!!!!!!
2nd IVF (FET) 06/05 -ve
FET July - cancelled as embryo did not survive
3rd IVF (stimulated cycle) - no embryos!
4th IVF 02/06 -ve
January 07 - went interstate to a new clinic and got BFP!!!!!!!
Hey MissMolly,
You will have such a fantastic time in LA!!..Its a place I've always wanted to visit..and no way is 10 pairs of shoes excessive, my only concern would be making sure you have room in your bag (or hubby's) for shopping loot!
I used to (and still do) HATE that horrible statement about "just take a holiday", it's almost as bad as "once you've had one baby you're body will know what to do and you'll just fall pregnant naturally"..um, actually NO, that's not the way it works..thanks for asking..NOT!!!! My cousin has adopted a little boy after nine years of IVF, she says people constantly say to her "ah, you'll fall pregnant now that you've adopted one"..as if!!
Ahhhh, I feel better now after my rant.
Take care all
Belinda
You will have such a fantastic time in LA!!..Its a place I've always wanted to visit..and no way is 10 pairs of shoes excessive, my only concern would be making sure you have room in your bag (or hubby's) for shopping loot!
I used to (and still do) HATE that horrible statement about "just take a holiday", it's almost as bad as "once you've had one baby you're body will know what to do and you'll just fall pregnant naturally"..um, actually NO, that's not the way it works..thanks for asking..NOT!!!! My cousin has adopted a little boy after nine years of IVF, she says people constantly say to her "ah, you'll fall pregnant now that you've adopted one"..as if!!
Ahhhh, I feel better now after my rant.
Take care all
Belinda
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Hi there
I haven't written for a while and have been catching up on the posts. I love'd your last post Belinda. I know exactly what you mean about the 'go on a holiday' syndrome. We caught up with heaps of family over the weekend and we heard that line over and over again!
I am not sure what part of infertile people don't get. Maybe for some people if they go on a holiday it is ok... but for most of us it is a no can do. Whoops - sorry I have just had an explosion. It just really frustrates me.
Hope everyone else is going well. I started jabbing on Sat and have my first scan on Mon. EC is due for next Fri 9th. I am feeling really full.
Hope all you South East Qld people survived the storms over the last week or so. Luckily we didn't have too much rain.
Are any of you having acupuncture?
I haven't written for a while and have been catching up on the posts. I love'd your last post Belinda. I know exactly what you mean about the 'go on a holiday' syndrome. We caught up with heaps of family over the weekend and we heard that line over and over again!
I am not sure what part of infertile people don't get. Maybe for some people if they go on a holiday it is ok... but for most of us it is a no can do. Whoops - sorry I have just had an explosion. It just really frustrates me.Hope everyone else is going well. I started jabbing on Sat and have my first scan on Mon. EC is due for next Fri 9th. I am feeling really full.
Hope all you South East Qld people survived the storms over the last week or so. Luckily we didn't have too much rain.
Are any of you having acupuncture?
Me 27 DH 30 2 Dogs
Me PCOS and Endo
4 IVF's with 6 FET's -ve
1 FET +ve M/C at 5.5 weeks
Me PCOS and Endo
4 IVF's with 6 FET's -ve
1 FET +ve M/C at 5.5 weeks
Hey naba,
Yay!, I didn't realise you were getting this far along in your cycle. Good luck for the first scan on Monday, make sure you write to let us know how it goes. re. accupuncture, yep, I did it before my FET cycle that Annie eventuated from so I am a tad biased about its success. I will definately be going back for some more jabbing prior to my next cycle in Feb.
The storms have been vicious haven't they?, we haven't had any damage, but our garden is lovely and lush. Johnie will be mowing this weekend!!
take care all
Belinda
Yay!, I didn't realise you were getting this far along in your cycle. Good luck for the first scan on Monday, make sure you write to let us know how it goes. re. accupuncture, yep, I did it before my FET cycle that Annie eventuated from so I am a tad biased about its success. I will definately be going back for some more jabbing prior to my next cycle in Feb.
The storms have been vicious haven't they?, we haven't had any damage, but our garden is lovely and lush. Johnie will be mowing this weekend!!
take care all
Belinda
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Hi Belinda
Yep, glad to be starting another cycle. Was meant to lower the FSH dose to 100 but I was given the GONAL-F pen that has 75 and 150 with the mid point being 112ish... am nervous about Mon as the last two cycles have been a freeze all due to OHSS.
Did you have pains/cramps after your acupuncture session? I have them the day/night of the appointment and then sometimes into the next day. I don't want to continue after the transfer if this isn't normal. I guess I am just feeling really anxious.
We really want this time to work. Would be a pretty cool xmas present as we have to do a hpt on boxing day.
Hope everyone else is well
Yep, glad to be starting another cycle. Was meant to lower the FSH dose to 100 but I was given the GONAL-F pen that has 75 and 150 with the mid point being 112ish... am nervous about Mon as the last two cycles have been a freeze all due to OHSS.
Did you have pains/cramps after your acupuncture session? I have them the day/night of the appointment and then sometimes into the next day. I don't want to continue after the transfer if this isn't normal. I guess I am just feeling really anxious.
We really want this time to work. Would be a pretty cool xmas present as we have to do a hpt on boxing day.
Hope everyone else is well
Me 27 DH 30 2 Dogs
Me PCOS and Endo
4 IVF's with 6 FET's -ve
1 FET +ve M/C at 5.5 weeks
Me PCOS and Endo
4 IVF's with 6 FET's -ve
1 FET +ve M/C at 5.5 weeks
Hey naba,
I don't remember getting any symptoms like cramping after accupuncture..but then I used to fall asleep during the sessions, so maybe I'm not terribly "in tune" with my body??..Is it worth mentioning to the accupuncturist to get their persepective?. I know there has been a bit of research done that suggests that women who have accupuncture have a higher success rate, so sounds like you're doing a great thing. A BFP would be a FANTASTIC Christmas present!!!
Belinda
I don't remember getting any symptoms like cramping after accupuncture..but then I used to fall asleep during the sessions, so maybe I'm not terribly "in tune" with my body??..Is it worth mentioning to the accupuncturist to get their persepective?. I know there has been a bit of research done that suggests that women who have accupuncture have a higher success rate, so sounds like you're doing a great thing. A BFP would be a FANTASTIC Christmas present!!!
Belinda
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Hi Girls,
Naba, explode as much as you want !! Re Acu I don't recall getting clamps after my accupuncture sessions, but I used to get really really tired. Like sleepy tired. I agree with Bel that maybe you can ask the therapist just to be sure. Good luck!
Bel, The Pram Brigade is all around me, they are everywhere. A girl at work is actually 5 months pregnant (reason why I am bit narky at the moment?) and I am so envious of her, the real upsetting thing is; her tummmy is same size as my tummy when I am bloated (and I bloat all the time......). I am not sure whether I have mentioned this before but I have my enlarged uterus due to adenomyosis by 23%, that is about 5 months pregnant size. She has a baby inside of her, mine is empty. I am empty.....
Jamae, how did your scan go?
Have a lovely weekend everyone. Cheers, Tiger
Naba, explode as much as you want !! Re Acu I don't recall getting clamps after my accupuncture sessions, but I used to get really really tired. Like sleepy tired. I agree with Bel that maybe you can ask the therapist just to be sure. Good luck!
Bel, The Pram Brigade is all around me, they are everywhere. A girl at work is actually 5 months pregnant (reason why I am bit narky at the moment?) and I am so envious of her, the real upsetting thing is; her tummmy is same size as my tummy when I am bloated (and I bloat all the time......). I am not sure whether I have mentioned this before but I have my enlarged uterus due to adenomyosis by 23%, that is about 5 months pregnant size. She has a baby inside of her, mine is empty. I am empty.....
Jamae, how did your scan go?
Have a lovely weekend everyone. Cheers, Tiger
Blocked tubes due to endometriosis.
Ahh Tiger, I know that empty feeling, it's bloody awful, especially when it seems like everyone around you is glowingly pregnant.
It will get better.
You too will be glowingly pregnant.
I look forward to sharing your pregnancy journey and hearing all about your fabulous baby when he / she arrives to join the aussie / kiwi thread.
Stay strong my friend
Belinda
It will get better.
You too will be glowingly pregnant.
I look forward to sharing your pregnancy journey and hearing all about your fabulous baby when he / she arrives to join the aussie / kiwi thread.
Stay strong my friend
Belinda
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hi girls hope everyone is well
tiger sorry to see your not feeling to well about the pram brigade as you call it. there is one good thing about having difficulty and having to go through all this expense and invasive procedures just hoping that this time we may get lucky. it's that when our time does come were going to appreciate our little bundles all the more and cherise all those little moments that parents who conceived with ease probably won't even stop to look at. we'll take the time to enjoy what weve finally created and realize that it's all been worth it and definately be the better parent for it .
as for me today not good news iv'e had eight days of 300ml injections and only produced one usable egg. the docs increased my dose to 450 until monday and the he'll decide what will happen. he did say friday for a ec if improved.
thanks for asking about me take it easy
jo
tiger sorry to see your not feeling to well about the pram brigade as you call it. there is one good thing about having difficulty and having to go through all this expense and invasive procedures just hoping that this time we may get lucky. it's that when our time does come were going to appreciate our little bundles all the more and cherise all those little moments that parents who conceived with ease probably won't even stop to look at. we'll take the time to enjoy what weve finally created and realize that it's all been worth it and definately be the better parent for it .
as for me today not good news iv'e had eight days of 300ml injections and only produced one usable egg. the docs increased my dose to 450 until monday and the he'll decide what will happen. he did say friday for a ec if improved.
thanks for asking about me take it easy
jo
Hey Jo,
Sounds like your doctor is on the right track by increasing your dosage, sometimes it takes a little bit of work to get the right response. Let us know how you got this week so we can send you good vibes for your egg pick up on Friday (if that's when it goes ahead).
have a great weekend all
Belinda
Sounds like your doctor is on the right track by increasing your dosage, sometimes it takes a little bit of work to get the right response. Let us know how you got this week so we can send you good vibes for your egg pick up on Friday (if that's when it goes ahead).
have a great weekend all
Belinda
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Hi everyone
Guess who is due to go overseas in just three days & has glandular fever? ME
. Can you believe it! Not so suprising for me though - I was always the kid at school who only got sick during the school holidays! I am VERY tired all the time, but I think I will still be able to do most things (don't think rides at disneyland will be a good idea though 
). Lets just hope that is will end its course soon - I have been sick for about a month now.
Take care
Missmolly
(ps - I have not been kissing anyone I should'nt have!!!!)
Guess who is due to go overseas in just three days & has glandular fever? ME
. Can you believe it! Not so suprising for me though - I was always the kid at school who only got sick during the school holidays! I am VERY tired all the time, but I think I will still be able to do most things (don't think rides at disneyland will be a good idea though ). Lets just hope that is will end its course soon - I have been sick for about a month now.Take care
Missmolly
(ps - I have not been kissing anyone I should'nt have!!!!)
1st IVF 04/05 -ve
2nd IVF (FET) 06/05 -ve
FET July - cancelled as embryo did not survive
3rd IVF (stimulated cycle) - no embryos!
4th IVF 02/06 -ve
January 07 - went interstate to a new clinic and got BFP!!!!!!!
2nd IVF (FET) 06/05 -ve
FET July - cancelled as embryo did not survive
3rd IVF (stimulated cycle) - no embryos!
4th IVF 02/06 -ve
January 07 - went interstate to a new clinic and got BFP!!!!!!!
Hi Jomae,
sorry your scan didn't go as well as we'd hoped. I too think you're on the right track with incresing the dosage
; it will be an anxious week for you but I am sure everything will turn out brilliantly.
MissMolly, glandular fever? How did that happen? I guess you must be extremely careful in your line of work... You've already suffered for a month now so I am sure you're on the mend..... Only three days to go; let's just focus on all the FUN things you will get up to - yay! Are you still taking 10 pairs of shoes with you?
As for me I am on Day 26 of my cycle. BBT dropped this morning too so I am expecting AF to show sometime today. It's giving me all sorts since ovulation ... nausea, tum ache, headches, back pain. Bel and Jo, thanks for your kind words, I really needed it....
Cheers, Tiger
sorry your scan didn't go as well as we'd hoped. I too think you're on the right track with incresing the dosage
; it will be an anxious week for you but I am sure everything will turn out brilliantly.MissMolly, glandular fever? How did that happen? I guess you must be extremely careful in your line of work... You've already suffered for a month now so I am sure you're on the mend..... Only three days to go; let's just focus on all the FUN things you will get up to - yay! Are you still taking 10 pairs of shoes with you?
As for me I am on Day 26 of my cycle. BBT dropped this morning too so I am expecting AF to show sometime today. It's giving me all sorts since ovulation ... nausea, tum ache, headches, back pain. Bel and Jo, thanks for your kind words, I really needed it....
Cheers, Tiger
Blocked tubes due to endometriosis.
Well Fellow Aussies...
I've just had my last appointment with Doctor Sterling, and I have to stay, I am glad. He puts me in such a bad mood, and he is always rushing me out the door. Even when I was in hospital with severe OHSS, I would be lucky to see him, and he would only stop by for max 2 mins. That was a pain too, because the nurses had to wait for his instructions to drain more fluid out of my bag, which was putting enormous pressure on my chest.
I told him about my new doctor in Sydney (I move this Sunday....argh!), and he was trying to call the male doctor he know from Sydney IVF to check her out b/c he had never heard of her. I swear, it seems like such a boys club at times.
He thinks they wont let me put 2 embies back, which worries me, and then he had the nerve to tell me that thrse cycles probably didn't work b/c of the OHSS & therefore poor qualities embies....he is the one that overstimulated me in the first place! And I never heard anything about them being poor quality embies until now...
Anyway, I've had my whinge....bring on Sydney IVF!!!
Jo - how did your scan go today? I hope it was better news.
Missmolly - you're probably overseas already, but how are you feeling? I hope you're on the mend...
Tiger - how are you feeling?
Bella.
I've just had my last appointment with Doctor Sterling, and I have to stay, I am glad. He puts me in such a bad mood, and he is always rushing me out the door. Even when I was in hospital with severe OHSS, I would be lucky to see him, and he would only stop by for max 2 mins. That was a pain too, because the nurses had to wait for his instructions to drain more fluid out of my bag, which was putting enormous pressure on my chest.
I told him about my new doctor in Sydney (I move this Sunday....argh!), and he was trying to call the male doctor he know from Sydney IVF to check her out b/c he had never heard of her. I swear, it seems like such a boys club at times.
He thinks they wont let me put 2 embies back, which worries me, and then he had the nerve to tell me that thrse cycles probably didn't work b/c of the OHSS & therefore poor qualities embies....he is the one that overstimulated me in the first place! And I never heard anything about them being poor quality embies until now...
Anyway, I've had my whinge....bring on Sydney IVF!!!
Jo - how did your scan go today? I hope it was better news.
Missmolly - you're probably overseas already, but how are you feeling? I hope you're on the mend...
Tiger - how are you feeling?
Bella.
#1 -ve severe OHSS
#2&3 FET both -ve
#4 1 blasto - BFP! Lucy Bella born 3rd Dec 06
Jan 09 - FET...BFP!
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#2&3 FET both -ve
#4 1 blasto - BFP! Lucy Bella born 3rd Dec 06
Jan 09 - FET...BFP!
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Hi all
Bella it is a good thing that you are going to start going to Sydney IVF that Dr Stirling doesn't sound like what you need.
Tiger - how are things going?
I hope you are feeling ok Miss Molly. Are you going to Disneyland while you are in LA? I have always wanted to go there.. big kid at heart I guess. I have had glandular fever and it knocks you for six. I hope you recover quickly and you can still enjoy your trip.
Jo - I hope the scan goes well. I can't even imagine what you are going through.
Bel - hope all is well with you.
Sorry to anyone I have forgot.
I had my first scan today - day 10. I am really sore and swollen and feel like I could lay an egg at any time. I have about 50+ cooking away. I can't believe it. We lowered the dose to try and get fewer, better quality eggs, but instead we get more follicles than ever before. Like you Bella I have the two many factor. I have only had borderline OHSS, although I threw up heaps etc.
So, it'll apparently either be another freeze all or we might have to cancel altogether. My E2 levels were only 11000, which is relatively low given the number of follies, so I have to inject one more FSH and have another BT on Wednesday.
I really don't know how I feel. I don't want to cancel. I also don't want anymore 'poor quality' embryos. I am really peeved that we can't just have one good cycle.
Also yesterday I parked the car while my hubby jumped out to pick something up from the shops and this bloke says "I can tell YOU don't have kids" and walked off. Can you believe it? How insensitive. I don't even know what he had seen or heard to make him say such a thing.
I hope you are all doing well.
Naba
Bella it is a good thing that you are going to start going to Sydney IVF that Dr Stirling doesn't sound like what you need.
Tiger - how are things going?
I hope you are feeling ok Miss Molly. Are you going to Disneyland while you are in LA? I have always wanted to go there.. big kid at heart I guess. I have had glandular fever and it knocks you for six. I hope you recover quickly and you can still enjoy your trip.
Jo - I hope the scan goes well. I can't even imagine what you are going through.
Bel - hope all is well with you.
Sorry to anyone I have forgot.
I had my first scan today - day 10. I am really sore and swollen and feel like I could lay an egg at any time. I have about 50+ cooking away. I can't believe it. We lowered the dose to try and get fewer, better quality eggs, but instead we get more follicles than ever before. Like you Bella I have the two many factor. I have only had borderline OHSS, although I threw up heaps etc.
So, it'll apparently either be another freeze all or we might have to cancel altogether. My E2 levels were only 11000, which is relatively low given the number of follies, so I have to inject one more FSH and have another BT on Wednesday.
I really don't know how I feel. I don't want to cancel. I also don't want anymore 'poor quality' embryos. I am really peeved that we can't just have one good cycle.
Also yesterday I parked the car while my hubby jumped out to pick something up from the shops and this bloke says "I can tell YOU don't have kids" and walked off. Can you believe it? How insensitive. I don't even know what he had seen or heard to make him say such a thing.
I hope you are all doing well.
Naba
Me 27 DH 30 2 Dogs
Me PCOS and Endo
4 IVF's with 6 FET's -ve
1 FET +ve M/C at 5.5 weeks
Me PCOS and Endo
4 IVF's with 6 FET's -ve
1 FET +ve M/C at 5.5 weeks