Jo Locker

[Lorraine]

Hi Jo,<br>I posted this as a reply to my original thread - then wondered if I should have started another - I am new to all this cyber chat lark so I am doing both!! Belt and Braces!! Sorry for any confusion!!<br>It is sooooo good to have a cycle buddy!!!<br>This is really weird - I have never spoken to another soul who has actually had ivf treatment. (it's always friends of friends, my cousin etc - somebody always knows somebody!!!!) In all that 7 years ttc I never realised how much I really wanted to - then I find this site and suddenly it is all I want!!! (I'm not as bonkers as that sounds - honest!!)<br>Good luck to you and your DH on wednesday - here's hoping for some prime grade A eggs!!<br>I had a very bad experience during my first EC - it would be v v v bad form to talk details when we should be thinking calm, happy thoughts - but needless to say I do get just a tad (!) nervous. However the 2nd EC experience was totally different (it helps when you know your anaesthetist!) so I will just focus on that one! Calm, happy thoughts!!<br>I had my pregnyl injection last night, I appear to have had a local rection as my thigh is red and swollen - but it can fall off for all I care - so long as it is absorbed first!! I guess you must take yours tonight - let's hope it gets to work on 9 eggs!<br>We had 5 follicles of a decent size and a few borderline on Friday - so I hope they did some serious growing over the weekend!!<br>Will be good to have someone to do the 2ww with.<br>You will be in my thoughts.<br>Special wishes to you.<br>Lorraine. xxx

[Jo Locker]

Hi Lorraine - calming thoughts winging their way to us both hopefully!! I know what you mean about the site and how glad you are when you find it. We haven't told anyone about our treatments so to be able to speak with fellow sufferers, especially other women, is nothing short of a godsend - the guys don't know what they're missing!! Not sure if men would open up to each other quite so much.<br><br>Anyway - sincerely hope your leg doesnt drop off but if it does just pick it up and calmly take it with you!!! You've been through so much, one more little setback wont hurt !<br>I'll be thinking of you tomorrow - everything crossed!! Jo. XX

[Lorraine]

Hi Jo <br>Thanks for the positive vibes!<br>I am off work at present - so I am presently running a bath to de-fuzz in preparation for tomorrow - as if we don't have enough to think about!!!<br>Still need to pack my little bag for tomorrow - and then the waiting begins! <br>I have been reading some of the other threads - and it seems that no matter where you are on this rollercoaster - no matter what "side" you are on - the waiting and breath holding never seems to end! We should all be able to recognise fellow sufferers simply by the "blue in the face" look!!<br>I am guessing you are at work - does that help to keep you calm or does it just add to the general sress of it all? Sometimes - no matter how annoying - the distraction offers some respite. Hope that is the case for you. What do you to relax?<br>I chose not to work this time and whilst I certainly feel less stressed - I do miss the company of my work friends. I have felt a bit isolated at times during my programme as I live away from my family my best friend is travelling, and my other close friends are recently bereaved - their beautiful baby daughter died at 1 week old (cot death). We do our best to support each other - but it's hard.<br>Thank god for my husband - he is my constant!<br>Well best go check on that bath!<br>I wish you everything you wish for yourself on Wednesday - will look out for you on Thursday!<br>Best wishes<br>Lorraine. xxxx

[Jo Locker]

Hi Lorraine, thanks for your reply. Work - well, I'm not sure sometimes I think it helps but it is a very stressful job with long hours and you do wonder from time to time if its healthy and whether it affects things adversely. Then again, to stay at home especially on the 2ww when your husband has to go to work must be really hard.<br><br>Your friends terrible experience teaches us that even when we've had a "success" and the birth of a healthy child, the real trial is only beginning.<br><br>It's a funny old life isnt it? Anyway, you get on with your defuzzing session - I'll be doing much the same tomorrow evening!!<br><br>Speak with you later in the week - love, Jo. XX<br>