had 1st scan ,eggs not growing very much , only 10mm , increased injection dosage to 4 bottles..
waiting for scan tomorrow. I dont think this will work
sept-oct. cycle buddies??
carrying on,
sniffing at moment,had 12 days of injections ,
had 1st scan ,eggs not growing very much , only 10mm , increased injection dosage to 4 bottles..
waiting for scan tomorrow. I dont think this will work
had 1st scan ,eggs not growing very much , only 10mm , increased injection dosage to 4 bottles..
waiting for scan tomorrow. I dont think this will work
Hi Alison, welcome to the board. You're in the right place for support and people who understand.
Sorry to hear you're feeling so down about your chances tomorrow. Don't give up all hope just yet. I didn't respond well to my first go either, they delayed EC by 3 days whilst they upped my dosages. It worked though. I've never produced a large number of follicles (9-10 max) which has always made me feel negative about my chances, esp. compared to others who have 25+ but the truth is, it doesn't matter. All you need is one mature follicle, with one egg in and that's enough to give it a go. When is EC scheduled for? How many follies could be seen at your last scan?
It's been said many times on this board that first attempts are often the opportunity for the clinic to learn about you, your response to the drugs, the correct dosages etc. They have to be so careful not to over stimulating us that they often play it slightly safe in case of OHSS, which can make people very, very ill. It's better that they up your dose now and see what happens than over stimulate.
Let us know what happens at your scan tomorrow. It's very common that there's a lot of activity/growth in the last few days. Good luck,
Debra.
Sorry to hear you're feeling so down about your chances tomorrow. Don't give up all hope just yet. I didn't respond well to my first go either, they delayed EC by 3 days whilst they upped my dosages. It worked though. I've never produced a large number of follicles (9-10 max) which has always made me feel negative about my chances, esp. compared to others who have 25+ but the truth is, it doesn't matter. All you need is one mature follicle, with one egg in and that's enough to give it a go. When is EC scheduled for? How many follies could be seen at your last scan?
It's been said many times on this board that first attempts are often the opportunity for the clinic to learn about you, your response to the drugs, the correct dosages etc. They have to be so careful not to over stimulating us that they often play it slightly safe in case of OHSS, which can make people very, very ill. It's better that they up your dose now and see what happens than over stimulate.
Let us know what happens at your scan tomorrow. It's very common that there's a lot of activity/growth in the last few days. Good luck,
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.
hello ladies
i hope it's ok to join your thread, we are doing our first icsi cycle at the moment
i have been downregging (suprecur injections) for almost 4 weeks now, i had a light af just over a week ago but this morning it seems that af has arrived again...
i have my baseline scan this wednesday and i'm supposed to start stimming then, i'm worried that i haven't downregged properly and that this mini af will delay everything
is it normal to have 2 af's whilst downregging or do you think this will delay the rest of the treatment?
thanks for your help
Kirsten
i hope it's ok to join your thread, we are doing our first icsi cycle at the moment
i have been downregging (suprecur injections) for almost 4 weeks now, i had a light af just over a week ago but this morning it seems that af has arrived again...
i have my baseline scan this wednesday and i'm supposed to start stimming then, i'm worried that i haven't downregged properly and that this mini af will delay everything
is it normal to have 2 af's whilst downregging or do you think this will delay the rest of the treatment?
thanks for your help
Kirsten
Me 32
DP 35
TTC 3 years
First ICSI cycle Sep 04
EC 21st - ET 23rd Sep
Testing 7th Oct...!
DP 35
TTC 3 years
First ICSI cycle Sep 04
EC 21st - ET 23rd Sep
Testing 7th Oct...!
Hi Kirsten
This as happened to me twice (once using burselin spray, once using suprecur injections). I had to have the normal scans and then each time I saw a consultant, who had to decide if it was ok to proceed. I think as long as your womb lining is ok they let you carry on.
At the time I was getting AF every 10 -12 days (after 15 years of only 2 a year). Since March this year, I have been taking Norethesterone from day 12 of the cycle for 15 days this will be the first time I stop them so I don't know what will happen, although I do a day 2 start due to this.
Good luck for Wednesday and I hope you get the go ahead for stimming.
Jackie
This as happened to me twice (once using burselin spray, once using suprecur injections). I had to have the normal scans and then each time I saw a consultant, who had to decide if it was ok to proceed. I think as long as your womb lining is ok they let you carry on.
At the time I was getting AF every 10 -12 days (after 15 years of only 2 a year). Since March this year, I have been taking Norethesterone from day 12 of the cycle for 15 days this will be the first time I stop them so I don't know what will happen, although I do a day 2 start due to this.
Good luck for Wednesday and I hope you get the go ahead for stimming.
Jackie
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hi to debra p,have just been lurking on the boards for a while but have not posted,but i would like to wish you all the luck in the world for tuesday and for your bfp result. i really hope this is your time,
we are having a long break from it all and will maybe cycle in a year or so.i hae joined the gym and have lost 5 pounds so far and were hoping to go to spain this week,i will be keeping an eye on you.
best of luck to all you other girls going through treatment at the moment and i hope to see a lot of bfp`s
take care everyone.
love loopy.
we are having a long break from it all and will maybe cycle in a year or so.i hae joined the gym and have lost 5 pounds so far and were hoping to go to spain this week,i will be keeping an eye on you.
best of luck to all you other girls going through treatment at the moment and i hope to see a lot of bfp`s
take care everyone.
love loopy.
Debra ....just wanted to say I'm sooo pleased that you're now back in the thick of the action, after spending so long in between treatments. You'll be preparing for ET as I'm typing... 
I hope it goes nice and smoothly for you.... Good luck !!
Hello and lots of +ve thoughts to all you other Sep/Oct CBs
Sandra x
I hope it goes nice and smoothly for you.... Good luck !!Hello and lots of +ve thoughts to all you other Sep/Oct CBs
Sandra x
Me 41 yrs old - dh 49 yrs old. ttc 110 yrs.
1st cycle (ICSI)....Mar 04 -ve.
2nd cycle (ICSI)....Aug 04 -ve.
3rd cycle FET........May 05 -ve.
4th cycle (ICSI) ... Feb 06 -ve
5th cycle FET ..... Feb/Mar 11
1st cycle (ICSI)....Mar 04 -ve.
2nd cycle (ICSI)....Aug 04 -ve.
3rd cycle FET........May 05 -ve.
4th cycle (ICSI) ... Feb 06 -ve
5th cycle FET ..... Feb/Mar 11
Hi, I can't help feeling that I should be at the clinic, post-ET, feet up and feeling excited and nervous instead of sitting here crying. I know if the embies were so weak they didn't survive defrosting they would never have survived the 2ww but that doesn't help right now. I'm an activist so want to start sorting things out immediately. Getting rid of all the baby clothes and equipment I've been saving up in the loft. I want to load up the car and give it all away today. My closest friend is expecting a girl next month and I could give it all to her. DF wants to wait and take our time. Not to try again, 4 failed tmts is enough, but just to take a breather first. I like to bury emotion by being busy. I'm pleased I've got to work in less than 2 hours, I can't cry during the interviews so it will make me focus on something else.
Having said that, I'm feeling desperately sad. I want to go and collect our baby from kindergarten and hold her close all day. I'm not able to give her a brother or sister and will have to explain in years to come why not. I know how lucky we were to get her and I'll never stop being grateful it's just so hard to understand why we've failed ever since. The sense of disappointment is just as strong.
Sorry to be such a misery.
Debra.
Having said that, I'm feeling desperately sad. I want to go and collect our baby from kindergarten and hold her close all day. I'm not able to give her a brother or sister and will have to explain in years to come why not. I know how lucky we were to get her and I'll never stop being grateful it's just so hard to understand why we've failed ever since. The sense of disappointment is just as strong.
Sorry to be such a misery.
Debra.
Debra
I am so sorry to read your post. I cycled with you in January (we tested on the same day -Friday 13th) and you were so kind and supportive towards me.
I wish there was something any of us could say to ease the pain you will be feeling, but there isn't. The only words I can offer is that there are many people who care about you and wish you happiness.
Look after yourself and your family and take some time to yourself away from this baby business.
Take Care
Jackie
I am so sorry to read your post. I cycled with you in January (we tested on the same day -Friday 13th) and you were so kind and supportive towards me.
I wish there was something any of us could say to ease the pain you will be feeling, but there isn't. The only words I can offer is that there are many people who care about you and wish you happiness.
Look after yourself and your family and take some time to yourself away from this baby business.
Take Care
Jackie
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Debra
im so sorry and sad to read your news why these horrible things happen i dont no i wish i could say something that would make you feel better but there is not.
like you say you are lucky to have your daughter though it is understandable to want another, she is and im sure she will feel a very lucky girl to have such a special mum who gives all and so much love
Good luck for what you choose to do for the future
take care
Susan
im so sorry and sad to read your news why these horrible things happen i dont no i wish i could say something that would make you feel better but there is not.
like you say you are lucky to have your daughter though it is understandable to want another, she is and im sure she will feel a very lucky girl to have such a special mum who gives all and so much love
Good luck for what you choose to do for the future
take care
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
Debra,
I am sorry for your loss. Life can be so unfair!
It is hard to think about now, but after the hurt and the anger things will slowly become better. I suspect you don't want to hear that right now , but it is true.
I know you say you feel like burying your emotions, and this a normal reaction to loss. Everyone needs to protect themselves from pain. After your many treatments I am sure you know better than I that the feelings you bury now will surface in time. I read some of your past posts about anger and at the time you had decided no more treatments. Appartnely, you regained the hope to try again. Don't make hasty decisions, but do what is best for yourself and your family.
Just to let you know, I have an only child, and there is something very special about only children. Of course, I do not need to tell you this.
Anyway, know that my heart goes out to you. The loss of dream at any stage is hurtful, but to have it taken away before you really get started is especially evil.
Love,
Mia
I am sorry for your loss. Life can be so unfair!
It is hard to think about now, but after the hurt and the anger things will slowly become better. I suspect you don't want to hear that right now , but it is true.
I know you say you feel like burying your emotions, and this a normal reaction to loss. Everyone needs to protect themselves from pain. After your many treatments I am sure you know better than I that the feelings you bury now will surface in time. I read some of your past posts about anger and at the time you had decided no more treatments. Appartnely, you regained the hope to try again. Don't make hasty decisions, but do what is best for yourself and your family.
Just to let you know, I have an only child, and there is something very special about only children. Of course, I do not need to tell you this.
Anyway, know that my heart goes out to you. The loss of dream at any stage is hurtful, but to have it taken away before you really get started is especially evil.
Love,
Mia
Hello and thanks for all your messages. It's so nice to be able to rant and rave and have understanding responses.
I look like death today but have stopped crying at last. DF and I had a really long talk last night and allowed ourselves to talk about 'what if we tried again' but in the end agreed that neither of us believes anything different will happen next time. I'm 41 next spring so my eggs are deteriorating fast, we were lucky once, perhaps that's it for us (and I'm painfully aware of how fortunate we were that first time). Not going on releases huge emotional and financial pressure plus we can now arrange our wedding, take a holiday, not have to move so soon etc etc.
I will follow the board and wish you all sooooo much luck but may not post so much.
take care and baby-dust to you all,
love
Debra.
I look like death today but have stopped crying at last. DF and I had a really long talk last night and allowed ourselves to talk about 'what if we tried again' but in the end agreed that neither of us believes anything different will happen next time. I'm 41 next spring so my eggs are deteriorating fast, we were lucky once, perhaps that's it for us (and I'm painfully aware of how fortunate we were that first time). Not going on releases huge emotional and financial pressure plus we can now arrange our wedding, take a holiday, not have to move so soon etc etc.
I will follow the board and wish you all sooooo much luck but may not post so much.
take care and baby-dust to you all,
love
Debra.
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Hello,
I am 26 days into my first Egg Donor IVF cycle. I had my base line scan last week and my lining was too thick and I had two cysts so was sent away for another week to carry on with the nasal spray. I had another scan today I still have one cyst and my lining is still too thick 10 mm and it should be 3 mm. I now have to carry on with the spray and take 3 tablets per day for the next 8 days to bring on another period. This has already put two and a half weeks on the cycle. Obviously I am concerned at how this will effect the rest of treatment/outcome, any experience or comments would be most welcome. I am so glad I have found this site the support from people who know exactly how you feel is just great thanks everyone all the best love Jill x
I am 26 days into my first Egg Donor IVF cycle. I had my base line scan last week and my lining was too thick and I had two cysts so was sent away for another week to carry on with the nasal spray. I had another scan today I still have one cyst and my lining is still too thick 10 mm and it should be 3 mm. I now have to carry on with the spray and take 3 tablets per day for the next 8 days to bring on another period. This has already put two and a half weeks on the cycle. Obviously I am concerned at how this will effect the rest of treatment/outcome, any experience or comments would be most welcome. I am so glad I have found this site the support from people who know exactly how you feel is just great thanks everyone all the best love Jill x