Hi Buddies
Well we got the good news this morning all 6 of our embryos have made it on to the next stage,et will be tomorrow at 11.30am where the best 2 will be put back and if the other 4 look good and are progessing on to the next stage we will freeze them.
Got the dvds lined up and the sofa ready for 10 days of chilling I'm off to the asda this morning to stack up on water and food dh can cook which will prob be junk food be hey if it works who cares about th extra weight I aim on getting fatter and fatter ove rthe next 9 months-can you see my positive thinking it will so change over the next 2ww's.
Sue Wombwell isnt far my best friend lives in Brampton and I 've had many a drunken night round Wombwell,we live in Monk Bretton,we are Jessops in Sheffield so its not far it can take from 30-45mins.Hope your et goes ok,we can keep each other company over the 2ww wait.
Well I will have to go an get the asda shop over,I will catch up with you all later
Love Gemxxxx
calling all potential April Buddies
Gem
Well done with the embies. Good luck for the ET tomorrow and I hope you are looking forward to chilling out and watching dvds.
A couple of days I started on the injections and am feeling a bit better since the downregging, which made me feel sooo bad. Last night we took ages preparing the injection, trying to get each little drop into the syringe, it seemed to take forever.
I wish I could get my mind of this treatment just for one minute. I have a scan on Wednesday to see how my follies are going. Now after worrying, for nothing, about not sniffing properly, I am worrying that I will overstimulate and won't be able to go ahead
Have fun stuffing yourself with junk food!
Well done with the embies. Good luck for the ET tomorrow and I hope you are looking forward to chilling out and watching dvds.
A couple of days I started on the injections and am feeling a bit better since the downregging, which made me feel sooo bad. Last night we took ages preparing the injection, trying to get each little drop into the syringe, it seemed to take forever.
I wish I could get my mind of this treatment just for one minute. I have a scan on Wednesday to see how my follies are going. Now after worrying, for nothing, about not sniffing properly, I am worrying that I will overstimulate and won't be able to go ahead
Have fun stuffing yourself with junk food!
Hi guys,
Aly - I'm so sorry. The problem of the donor just sounds like another whole pile of s**t to deal with on top of everything else. I'm so sorry for you.
Staci - I'll be interested to hear what others say, but I don't really find I am all that affected by the stims - I guess it depends what you take though. My clinic usually uses Purgon but this last time I tried a new one, Gonal-F. I took low doses the first 3 times which were only IUI, but this time (IVF) I had almost the largest dose it was possible to have, coz I wasn't responding - 225. I really didn't notice any effects - if anything I lost some weight! I was only a bit uncomfortable the last day or so, whenever I did any exercise (even walking), it felt like a stitch. I'd heard horror stories too, but I guess it all just depends on you - and probably even every time could be different for the same person.
Gem - your clinic must test earlier than mine if you're testing on the 27th - mine test 16 days after EC. They do blood tests.
Well, I feel pretty normal here. guess I'll go and get tea on.
Just realised Gem & Tania are both on now - hi guys! what are you doing up so early??? it's early evening here.
See you,
Jaye
Aly - I'm so sorry. The problem of the donor just sounds like another whole pile of s**t to deal with on top of everything else. I'm so sorry for you.
Staci - I'll be interested to hear what others say, but I don't really find I am all that affected by the stims - I guess it depends what you take though. My clinic usually uses Purgon but this last time I tried a new one, Gonal-F. I took low doses the first 3 times which were only IUI, but this time (IVF) I had almost the largest dose it was possible to have, coz I wasn't responding - 225. I really didn't notice any effects - if anything I lost some weight! I was only a bit uncomfortable the last day or so, whenever I did any exercise (even walking), it felt like a stitch. I'd heard horror stories too, but I guess it all just depends on you - and probably even every time could be different for the same person.
Gem - your clinic must test earlier than mine if you're testing on the 27th - mine test 16 days after EC. They do blood tests.
Well, I feel pretty normal here. guess I'll go and get tea on.
Just realised Gem & Tania are both on now - hi guys! what are you doing up so early??? it's early evening here.
See you,
Jaye
Hi Jaye
I've been up since 8.30am as the clinc phone at 9am with news on our embryos,just going to get dressed and go to the asda,my clinc test 2weeks after ec with a blood test,I will get the offical test date tomorrow after et but as this is our 4th go I roughly know the date as I've counted 2weeks from ec which will make it 27th April but I will let you know the offical test tomorrow.
Well I will have to go and get dressed theres plenty of time for wearing pj's all day during the 2ww wait
Love Gemxxxx
I've been up since 8.30am as the clinc phone at 9am with news on our embryos,just going to get dressed and go to the asda,my clinc test 2weeks after ec with a blood test,I will get the offical test date tomorrow after et but as this is our 4th go I roughly know the date as I've counted 2weeks from ec which will make it 27th April but I will let you know the offical test tomorrow.
Well I will have to go and get dressed theres plenty of time for wearing pj's all day during the 2ww wait
Love Gemxxxx
HI Jaye
Yes I am up as I start work at 8am, I work from home so I get out of bed and turn on the computer! It is then on until i go to bed, unless I am downloading music and then I leave it on all night too!
I have noticed from coming on here that clinics seem to do things sooo differently, the times they start things, etc, length of time between Ec and ET or when the DH does his sample and Ec. I am now wondering why it can be so different and how to know which is the best way to do it. Am I the only one obssessing about this?
Yes I am up as I start work at 8am, I work from home so I get out of bed and turn on the computer! It is then on until i go to bed, unless I am downloading music and then I leave it on all night too!
I have noticed from coming on here that clinics seem to do things sooo differently, the times they start things, etc, length of time between Ec and ET or when the DH does his sample and Ec. I am now wondering why it can be so different and how to know which is the best way to do it. Am I the only one obssessing about this?
Gem,
Good luck with your ET. How many days does your clinic advise you to be on bed rest? You're lucky your DH can cook. Mine can't even make spaghetti so we'll probably have to live off takeout for a few days. He is also not the neatest person in the world (he has other great qualities which make up for that of course) so I am a little worried about what our house is going to look like after a few days without me running around picking things up after him. _____________________________________________
Tania,
My newest fear is OHSS also. And, yes, I keep noticing other people have completely different protocols and start questioning the way mine is set up. I've noticed some people don't downreg at all so I keep wondering why I am. It seems like I spend every minute of every day obsessing about one thing or another. I am just so happy that I'm not working right now because I don't know how I'd be able to get anything done. I don't know how those of you who are working can do it.
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Jaye,
Thanks. I feel better after hearing that you didn't have a bad experience with the stims. I know everyone is different so it's still possible I might not have an easy time but it helps to hear that it wasn't a nightmare for everyone. At least then I have some hope of getting through it without it being so bad. I'm on only 150 of gonal F to start mixed with 75 of something called Repronex. I told my DH I felt bad that he's going to have to give me a shot in the evening on top of the one in the morning and he said he liked giving me shots
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Should I be worried?!
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Well, I guess I'll sign off for now. Today is DH and my anniversary so we are going out to a nice restaurant later (hopefully, I can keep my mood swings in check). I'm kind of glad I don't start the stims until Sat. since I won't feel so guilty having lots of wine with dinner.
AMITHIS
(Staci)
Good luck with your ET. How many days does your clinic advise you to be on bed rest? You're lucky your DH can cook. Mine can't even make spaghetti so we'll probably have to live off takeout for a few days. He is also not the neatest person in the world (he has other great qualities which make up for that of course) so I am a little worried about what our house is going to look like after a few days without me running around picking things up after him. _____________________________________________
Tania,
My newest fear is OHSS also. And, yes, I keep noticing other people have completely different protocols and start questioning the way mine is set up. I've noticed some people don't downreg at all so I keep wondering why I am. It seems like I spend every minute of every day obsessing about one thing or another. I am just so happy that I'm not working right now because I don't know how I'd be able to get anything done. I don't know how those of you who are working can do it.
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Jaye,
Thanks. I feel better after hearing that you didn't have a bad experience with the stims. I know everyone is different so it's still possible I might not have an easy time but it helps to hear that it wasn't a nightmare for everyone. At least then I have some hope of getting through it without it being so bad. I'm on only 150 of gonal F to start mixed with 75 of something called Repronex. I told my DH I felt bad that he's going to have to give me a shot in the evening on top of the one in the morning and he said he liked giving me shots
.Should I be worried?!
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Well, I guess I'll sign off for now. Today is DH and my anniversary so we are going out to a nice restaurant later (hopefully, I can keep my mood swings in check). I'm kind of glad I don't start the stims until Sat. since I won't feel so guilty having lots of wine with dinner.
AMITHIS
(Staci)
hi girls
aly life can be so cruel. I donated my eggs and there is no way I would of let the other lady down unless there was a good reason. I must admit on my second cyle I only had 6 eggs so the tmt was stopped I felt so bad for the other lady. sorry I'm not helping am I.
this month is going to be so busy and so many people having different tmt.
I think there are only a few I have not cycled with before.
the clinic phoned and I had a choice of two donors, picked the one with the same blood group as me. I should go in for di on wednesday or thursday can not beleive I will be on the 2 wk again...
amiths hope you have a fab meal
allision and caz hope you are ok.
gem, tania not long to go.
well traci how are you doing have you heard anything about dates yet...
well take care hope I have not missed anyone
july ann
aly life can be so cruel. I donated my eggs and there is no way I would of let the other lady down unless there was a good reason. I must admit on my second cyle I only had 6 eggs so the tmt was stopped I felt so bad for the other lady. sorry I'm not helping am I.
this month is going to be so busy and so many people having different tmt.
I think there are only a few I have not cycled with before.
the clinic phoned and I had a choice of two donors, picked the one with the same blood group as me. I should go in for di on wednesday or thursday can not beleive I will be on the 2 wk again...
amiths hope you have a fab meal
allision and caz hope you are ok.
gem, tania not long to go.
well traci how are you doing have you heard anything about dates yet...
well take care hope I have not missed anyone
july ann
been in tmt for 4 years.Male factor. Have had 3 icsi, one ivf with donor sperm.Went for fet with 7 eggs but none made it to blastocyst. just had 5 DI. test date 27 july
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Hi Girls
Gem - will be thinking of you tomorrow girl!
Julyann - good luck with your DI
As for me......as usual more bad news.....my follies are doing sweet FA not growing crap bo**ocks piss..........can't even manage a DI cycle!!
I am so f-ed off, why is everything a f-ing disaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like DH and I have turned into a morbid pair of boring 60 year olds...I just want to be 28 again and lead a normal life......instead of this shagging bo**ocks!!!!!
Sorry girls, just had to get this off my chest..........don't think I need to go to the gym any more......i spend so much time crying my ribs and chest is permanently sore.
Anyway go for another scan on Saturday to see if there has been a miracle......if not abandon ship
Pants
JenFx
Gem - will be thinking of you tomorrow girl!
Julyann - good luck with your DI
As for me......as usual more bad news.....my follies are doing sweet FA not growing crap bo**ocks piss..........can't even manage a DI cycle!!
I am so f-ed off, why is everything a f-ing disaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like DH and I have turned into a morbid pair of boring 60 year olds...I just want to be 28 again and lead a normal life......instead of this shagging bo**ocks!!!!!
Sorry girls, just had to get this off my chest..........don't think I need to go to the gym any more......i spend so much time crying my ribs and chest is permanently sore.
Anyway go for another scan on Saturday to see if there has been a miracle......if not abandon ship
Pants
JenFx
Oh Jen
What a load of shite
I am really sorry. You never know by Saturday something might happen and some follies turn up. Fingers crossed.
Take care of yourself. Be strong.
Love Dagny xkx
What a load of shite
I am really sorry. You never know by Saturday something might happen and some follies turn up. Fingers crossed.Take care of yourself. Be 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 All
Didnt post yesterday as too depressed
. After having to be coasted for 5 days in Sep as was in danger of OHSS and getting 14 eggs, 11 embies(previous cycle 12 eggs and 8 embies), I only got 3 eggs yesterday!!!!!! POO!! I know they kept a close eye on me but I had between 7 and 9 follies but they were empty?! Aparently they spent ages flushing them out and even checked the time I was given my trigger inj in case I had already ovulated. I know I should be grateful for the 3 and sorry if I offend anybody,but I cant help feeling that my body is saying 'ENOUGH', that coupled with the fact I will be 39 next month . Sorry guys but feeling pretty negative and wondering if I will be able to have another go if this fails.
Anyway on a positive note all 3 have fertilised
, so maybe it will be quality over quantity and one will stick around for me this time. I am having assisted hatching this time so go for ET on Sat ,day 3, got to phone tomorrow to check they are doing ok. Have also started on my steroids today so expect to get fat. I am signed off now for 2 weeks and reckon I will test on 29th, if I get that far.
Gem- Hope you enjoyed Asda! I have stocked up in sainsburys today for the same reason!! Worst thing is my best drinking 'buddy' is staying next week and I couldnt even buy any wine! Good luck for ET tomorrow
Aly- I was so sorry to hear your news, you were a JCB with me and I was really hoping things would go your way this time, a big hug and I agree with the others....Have a good drink!
Sue25- Hope your ET went well today, you, Gem and I will all be about the same time--Eek
July ann- good to cycle again with you, hey its got to be our turn now! Are you having di next week?
Tania, Staci and Jaye- I have always felt pretty grim when I downreg and I dread this more than anything else! Once I start on the stims I feel much better. I have always put on about 1/2 a stone up to EC but it goes soon after. I was very bloated last cycle due to OHSS and did look pg, but not so bad this time wnich is why I prob had less eggs. Good luck to you all.
Staci- enjoy your meal, wine and happy anniversary!
And Traci--Yippee, your off! When is ET likely to be? A couple of weeks time?
Luv,
Squew xxx
Didnt post yesterday as too depressed
. After having to be coasted for 5 days in Sep as was in danger of OHSS and getting 14 eggs, 11 embies(previous cycle 12 eggs and 8 embies), I only got 3 eggs yesterday!!!!!! POO!! I know they kept a close eye on me but I had between 7 and 9 follies but they were empty?! Aparently they spent ages flushing them out and even checked the time I was given my trigger inj in case I had already ovulated. I know I should be grateful for the 3 and sorry if I offend anybody,but I cant help feeling that my body is saying 'ENOUGH', that coupled with the fact I will be 39 next month . Sorry guys but feeling pretty negative and wondering if I will be able to have another go if this fails.Anyway on a positive note all 3 have fertilised
, so maybe it will be quality over quantity and one will stick around for me this time. I am having assisted hatching this time so go for ET on Sat ,day 3, got to phone tomorrow to check they are doing ok. Have also started on my steroids today so expect to get fat. I am signed off now for 2 weeks and reckon I will test on 29th, if I get that far.Gem- Hope you enjoyed Asda! I have stocked up in sainsburys today for the same reason!! Worst thing is my best drinking 'buddy' is staying next week and I couldnt even buy any wine! Good luck for ET tomorrow
Aly- I was so sorry to hear your news, you were a JCB with me and I was really hoping things would go your way this time, a big hug and I agree with the others....Have a good drink!
Sue25- Hope your ET went well today, you, Gem and I will all be about the same time--Eek
July ann- good to cycle again with you, hey its got to be our turn now! Are you having di next week?
Tania, Staci and Jaye- I have always felt pretty grim when I downreg and I dread this more than anything else! Once I start on the stims I feel much better. I have always put on about 1/2 a stone up to EC but it goes soon after. I was very bloated last cycle due to OHSS and did look pg, but not so bad this time wnich is why I prob had less eggs. Good luck to you all.
Staci- enjoy your meal, wine and happy anniversary!
And Traci--Yippee, your off! When is ET likely to be? A couple of weeks time?
Luv,
Squew xxx
Hi Sue
Like you said quality rather than quantity, OK? I am a bit worried that it will happen to me for some reason when I go for my next and 4th fresh go. Did they give you any explanation as to why this might have happened?
Be positive and keep everything crossed for those embies dividing as we speak. Good luck for your ET. Baby dust on it's way to you
Love Dagny xkx
Like you said quality rather than quantity, OK? I am a bit worried that it will happen to me for some reason when I go for my next and 4th fresh go. Did they give you any explanation as to why this might have happened?
Be positive and keep everything crossed for those embies dividing as we speak. Good luck for your ET. Baby dust on it's way to you
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 Dagny
No reasons were given as yet, I guess that would be in my follow up with the consultant, but Im hoping I wont have to have one this time!?! I hope you are right and the embies are doing their 2 x tables.
Just wanted to wish you luck as I think you are seeing your consultant tomorrow, and I believe af has shown up? Hopefully they will let you start treatment again as soon as you want.
I wish I could have seen the phsyic you did, I could do with some hope! I have been many years ago, and was once told I would have twins(still waiting!) To be honest I am a bit nervous now as she was a medium too and I have since lost my Dad, and my ex husband committed suicide earlier this year, so scared of what she might say.
Take care and let me know how tomorrow goes.
Sue xxxx
No reasons were given as yet, I guess that would be in my follow up with the consultant, but Im hoping I wont have to have one this time!?! I hope you are right and the embies are doing their 2 x tables.
Just wanted to wish you luck as I think you are seeing your consultant tomorrow, and I believe af has shown up? Hopefully they will let you start treatment again as soon as you want.
I wish I could have seen the phsyic you did, I could do with some hope! I have been many years ago, and was once told I would have twins(still waiting!) To be honest I am a bit nervous now as she was a medium too and I have since lost my Dad, and my ex husband committed suicide earlier this year, so scared of what she might say.
Take care and let me know how tomorrow goes.
Sue xxxx
wow its ahrd to keep track
Amazing when I did my last cycle there were only 4 or 5 of us doing it togther. Growth industry huh?
Gem good luck with et - sound like its going really well!
July - SO much luck with your DI - feel like we've been thru it together a bit - fingers crossed for you babe!
Jen - poor you - what a pisser. I so know what you mean about feeling like you are turning into a moaning old 60 yea old! We get like that too - and its SOOOO tiring isnt it?
Staci - so far so good re stims- actually feel much better than I did when down regging 9 was v hormonal and headaches). Only thing is I have very slight achy tummy (like when you ar eovulating normally only worse) - I have to say I've ignored it tho and have continued exercising pretty much as normal. Doctors said I could so I am!
No news from me. O except went for dinner with friends last night and I'm certain she is PG - def had that look in her eye and they said a few give away hints! O well.......!
X to all
Cazx
Amazing when I did my last cycle there were only 4 or 5 of us doing it togther. Growth industry huh?
Gem good luck with et - sound like its going really well!
July - SO much luck with your DI - feel like we've been thru it together a bit - fingers crossed for you babe!
Jen - poor you - what a pisser. I so know what you mean about feeling like you are turning into a moaning old 60 yea old! We get like that too - and its SOOOO tiring isnt it?
Staci - so far so good re stims- actually feel much better than I did when down regging 9 was v hormonal and headaches). Only thing is I have very slight achy tummy (like when you ar eovulating normally only worse) - I have to say I've ignored it tho and have continued exercising pretty much as normal. Doctors said I could so I am!
No news from me. O except went for dinner with friends last night and I'm certain she is PG - def had that look in her eye and they said a few give away hints! O well.......!
X to all
Cazx
Hi Guys just a quick note from me so sorry for not naming everyone indiviually,
I have felt so bloated today I look about 4 months pg,dh said well thats what we want I said but not when I'm not bloody pg!!!
I've tried to drink lots of water as I'm dreading something will go wrong and they will cancel if I get OHSS,I havent got any other syptoms but I will say I have got really trapped wind with is painful at time,so I think that is why my belly is bloated.
Done the asda shop its everything with chips for us next week so I will be piling on the pounds,as dh can only cope with cooking chips
Sue I'm keeping fingers crossed for your embryos but you only need 1 to stick around.
Jen hope its better news on Sat,Il be thinking of you hun.
Well I'l have to go and wash up
I've booked in to have an extra acupuncture in the morning before we go to clinic foe et so I'm hopeing it makes the embryos stick.
Love to everyone else I havent mention
Love gemxxxx
I have felt so bloated today I look about 4 months pg,dh said well thats what we want I said but not when I'm not bloody pg!!!
I've tried to drink lots of water as I'm dreading something will go wrong and they will cancel if I get OHSS,I havent got any other syptoms but I will say I have got really trapped wind with is painful at time,so I think that is why my belly is bloated.
Done the asda shop its everything with chips for us next week so I will be piling on the pounds,as dh can only cope with cooking chips
Sue I'm keeping fingers crossed for your embryos but you only need 1 to stick around.
Jen hope its better news on Sat,Il be thinking of you hun.
Well I'l have to go and wash up
I've booked in to have an extra acupuncture in the morning before we go to clinic foe et so I'm hopeing it makes the embryos stick.
Love to everyone else I havent mention
Love gemxxxx
JenF,
So sorry about the way things are going. I really hope you get good news on Sat.
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Squew,
I think it's great that you're focusing on the positive side of things. It's true that 3 good quality eggs are better than 20 bad ones. It only takes one, right? I just have a feeling I'm not going to be a big producer either but I guess we'll find out soon enough. The Dr. said that he would hope for 12 at best (if that is his best case scenario I'm a little worried).
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Caz,
Was happy to hear you've been able to keep exercising. Really hoping I can manage to do the same. What day of stims are you on now?
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I guess I am the only person in the States on this board? Funny I ended up on here as I used to travel to the UK for work all the time and got along with the people much better over there than I do here!
Do most of you take steroids after retrieval? It looks like I'll be taking a steroid called Medrol. I'm not really sure why; I think it has something to do with doing ISCI?
AMITHIS
(Staci)
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TTC 3 1/2 yrs.
MF only
1st IVF/ISCI attempt
Me - 34
DH - 39
So sorry about the way things are going. I really hope you get good news on Sat.
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Squew,
I think it's great that you're focusing on the positive side of things. It's true that 3 good quality eggs are better than 20 bad ones. It only takes one, right? I just have a feeling I'm not going to be a big producer either but I guess we'll find out soon enough. The Dr. said that he would hope for 12 at best (if that is his best case scenario I'm a little worried).
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Caz,
Was happy to hear you've been able to keep exercising. Really hoping I can manage to do the same. What day of stims are you on now?
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I guess I am the only person in the States on this board? Funny I ended up on here as I used to travel to the UK for work all the time and got along with the people much better over there than I do here!
Do most of you take steroids after retrieval? It looks like I'll be taking a steroid called Medrol. I'm not really sure why; I think it has something to do with doing ISCI?
AMITHIS
(Staci)
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TTC 3 1/2 yrs.
MF only
1st IVF/ISCI attempt
Me - 34
DH - 39