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[laurat]

Ooh 2 bump buddies a bumper round of of BFP's is just what we all need!

JJ is 225 the max strength of menopur so you know and what do they increase it by 50 if it isnt working? Just trying to gauge what my options are if if isnt working come Mon. I always feel I need to factor for the what if before it happens. In theory this is to stop me having a meltdown if I get bad news.

Has everyone who had menopur that worked felt bloated? I havent felt any difference in size etc. i feel like Ive had maybe a little niggly pain on my right side but could be symptom spotting. Also probably a dumb question but is menopur Gonal F? And is it the only Gonal F if it is?

 

[Tinkerbell3]

Hello all, I've not been posting much since my IVF cycle sorry about that but I have been popping on and trying to keep up to date with whats happening.

JJ - I can't believe its not FET cycle already, has come around quickly. So will they just put the embryo back 5DPO? i'm not sure how it works without meds as I've never seen anyone mention it before. Will be keeping everything crossed for you.

Laura - Gonal F and Menopur are different medications that do the same thing, I remember Louise posting the difference as me and JJ were cycling at the same time with on of us on each. It's just like some people inject and some people use nasal spray to down regulate, not sure why either is chosen over the other.

AFM - Just over half way through 2ww, my cycle was back to normal this time, well actually 1-2 days shorter than pre IVF. I'm not expecting miracles but you always have to try and keep a little faith don't you? know matter how impossible it can seem for a natural conception. One more cycle after this, unless a miracle happens and we'll be starting IUI

 

[JJ Mum]

Tinks, hello cycle buddy! I think lots of ladies do get natural conception after failed IVF cycles as I really think it helps kick things into line in there - wishing you lots of luck this month, but if not, onto IUI so soon is brilliant..

Laura - as Tinks says - yes Lou explained it to us - Gonal F is the synthetic Ovary Stimulation drug, and Menopur is the one made from post menopausal ladies urine!!! yes I couldn't believe it either.... but apparently that's true... erghhh. (esp as I had menopur....). There should not be any real diff in whichever one you have.. I did get bloated after about 5/6 days of stims, but lots of women don't till later, so don't worry about wether it's working or not, it's out of your hands. I was on 225iu menopur, but no that's not the highest dose, think 375 is. They go up in 75 international units each time, so 225, 300, 375 etc.. Best they stim slower and steadier to get the response they need and allow eggs to grow properly.. X

How are you copng with your 2ww's Lou, Pennie and Zoziebubly?

It's cycle day 2 today, and i'm flooding with my AF, and you know ive decided, it's the last period i'm having for about a year!

 

[laurat]

Thanks both of you for your explanation! Sometimes I think I dont know anything!!! Im trying to stay positive but the doubts and worry come up again at times. Its just the realisation sometimes that frightens me that it can all be stopped in an instant if the drugs dont work. I may never be a mum!!

Its a lot of faith in menoposal womens pee!!!! Yeuch! Mind you as Ive said before if you told me I had to eat kangaroos bits or rub myself in poo to get pregnant reckon Id do it. Actually wonder if there is anything Id not do???!??!

 

[LouiseB]

Hiya JJ

My 2ww is going alright but I'm normally due a bleed today and I've decided that I'm feeling particularly crampy and premenstrual

We'll see... I bought some more HTPs so if I do get my period at least I can return them for my £30 back!

Congrats on being cd1 of your next treatment! Better luck this time!

Tinkerbell - I hope you get your miracle It's good that you still ave the motivation left to ttc naturally!

Zozie - thanks for the link it's still in line with the normal cycle, but at least it supports me testing too early I hope your 2ww is going alright xx

Skeando - I'm glad AF showed up for you

Laura - as already explained, Gonal f and menopur are similar. Another difference is that Gonal F is pure FSH whereas Menopur also contains LH so some would argue whether the LH is a positive or negative inclusion I feel like I've been bloated forever

Pennie - I hope all is well with you xx

 

[Jennymarie]

Hey all

Lou – keeping my fingers crossed for no period for you today! And hope you had a lovely wedding anniversary

Laura – how long have you been taking the monopur for? Have you had scan yet? I wouldn’t worry that you’re not feeling bloated. My nurse told me that I may feel bloated, but it’s different for everyone. I have been very bloated but when I had my last scan they increased my dose because they weren’t growing at the rate they should.

Tinkerbell – that’s great news, only 1 month to IUI. Have fun with the natural conception in the meantime

JJ – Great news on starting your 2nd IVF cycle!! And congrats on your wedding anniversary too!

Skeando – How you feeling now? Are you starting injections tomorrow?

Zozie / Pennie – how you both getting on in your 2ww?

I have my final scan tomorrow in preparation for egg collection on Weds…..eeek! On my last scan I had one follicle at 15mm, with about 6 more that were at 10-12mm so hoping for a big burst over the last few days. How was egg collection for everyone else? I must admit I’m feeling quite nervous about it all! Still can’t believe I’m going through my first round of ICSI – it feels like I was waiting for ever to start, I have to keep reminding myself that it’s all very real! You would think that injecting myself twice a day might have helped with that realisation!!

 

[Zoziebubly]

Hi all,

2ww is ok....doing my head in a bit. ive managed to stop myself testing. Im 6dp5dt today so HCG should start secreting today.

I cant believe how nervous I am about testing. im literally praying for a BFP.

xxx

 

[Tinkerbell3]

Louise, remember that lots of people say they feel like AF is going to start when they get their BFP so it doesn't mean you're out yet.
Has it really been 2 weeks tomorrow since collection? seems to have gone so fast.

Jennymarie, good luck for your scan tomorrow and hope everything is looking good so you can trigger and then have collection Wednesday. I think almost everyone felt how you are, I know I certainly did.
EC was nothing to worry about though, I remember going into the theatre room, having a giggle because they didn't think I was really 28, having the drugs then waking up back in the little ward area.
I wasn't in much pain, just a little crampy and had no bleeding or spotting and then after some tea and buiscuits plus a few trips to the loo they let me go home. I was uncomfortable later in the day and for the next 2 days or so, just with a bloated and crampy feeling.

So how many are in the 2ww atm? hoping we get some good news from you all soon, this thread certainly needs it.

Happy belated anniversary to JJ & hubby and Louise & hubby

 

[LouiseB]

Hiya Jenny

Good luck with your scan tomorrow! My ECs in the UK have all been fab. Just a nice little nap and then a nurse force feeding you tea and biscuits

Zozie - i really hope you get your BFP!

Tinker - yes! 2 weeks tomorrow since my torture session, it has gone really quickly. This 2ww thing is easy peesy I know i've had a couple of wobbles along the way but time has gone really quickly.

I think it's because i've already decided im out and i don't mean that in an "aw poor me" way but i just do. I'm more counting down to Tuesday so i can contact the next clinic and make an appointment, it's been more hard to resist making an appointment than it has not testing lol

I tell you, what i will do with myself when i do finally get pregnant i just don't know

It's not as if i'll be able to be a little miss know it all in the pregnancy section

 

[Zoziebubly]

LouiseB,

Now excuse me for being out of line BUT don't be so defeatist!!!
you still dont know yet!!

loads of love to you!!

xxx

 

[skeando]

Jennymarie,

Feeling better now AF has arrived, but major cramps (

Going for scan tmrw, but should start injections tmrw, they said as long as had a bleed between last scan on tuesday and scan tmrw then I should be go go go for becoming a pin cushion, which is great )

 

[JJ Mum]

Laura - weve all been there and worried about what was working and what wasn't, it's just another part of the rollercoaster, at least your nearing the end of it now..

Good luck Skeando tomorow for your scan, hope it's all looking good and onto injections for you

Good luck also to Jenny Marie - hope your stimming is over and you can trigger and have a drug free day and then get loads of eggs on wed. I used a hotwater bottle from my last scan till my collection as I had lots of smaller ones still and I really think it helped..

Zoziebubbly - you have done well not to test, but now you know the hcg could be starting to come into your bloodstream, it may get tougher!

Lou - hope you get some sleep tonight, I understand about what you mean about wanting to get on and get your next appointment booked , hang in there , I have everything crossed for you, hope AF stays well away X

 

[LouiseB]

Thanks girlies, but tested today and BFN

Obviously I'm upset but I'm just so tired. I just want to sleep

When will it end...

Thanks for all the support and everything. I'll still be about, I'm sure, but I'll probably take a back seat for a while.

Just need to phone the new clinic today and then I'll try to take a break xx

 

[skeando]

Had my scan today and the nurse did my first injection, just hope i can do it on my own tmrw.

Laurat, I'm on 150 too, so I'm guessing that is the highest dose the GRI do for IUI, I'm guessing it would be higher for IVF? (Oh and loving the wee blue bag they give you, didn't feel like a weirdo at all wandering home with that!)

So blood test on Friday and another scan on Monday.

 

[laurat]

Had my scan today and the nurse did my first injection, just hope i can do it on my own tmrw.

Laurat, I'm on 150 too, so I'm guessing that is the highest dose the GRI do for IUI, I'm guessing it would be higher for IVF? (Oh and loving the wee blue bag they give you, didn't feel like a weirdo at all wandering home with that!)

So blood test on Friday and another scan on Monday.

Yeahh Skeando you too can join the not so inconspicous leaving the Royal with a big blue bag full of injections! I think the phrase I thought was 'junkie'. You will be fine doing the jag yourself Ive honestly found it no probl at all. Just straight in and out.

I think it went pretty well today. Ive got 1 size 14 follicle on my right and 1 size 13 and an 11 on my left. So Ive to inject again in the morning then jave a scan and bloods again at 8.30. Had to take away my trigger shot. So the menopur is definetly working (yeeha)! Only thing is she said that all 3 are growing at a same rate so if the 3 grow to 17 then they wouldnt allow me to trigger.

To be honest at the moment Im happy the menopur is working. All going well the trigger shot and actual IUI will be this week!!

 

[rea2012]

Thanks girlies, but tested today and BFN

Obviously I'm upset but I'm just so tired. I just want to sleep

When will it end...

Thanks for all the support and everything. I'll still be about, I'm sure, but I'll probably take a back seat for a while.

Just need to phone the new clinic today and then I'll try to take a break xx

have commented in your other thread hun... but... xx

 

[JJ Mum]

Lou , I'm so sorry - sending you a huge hug today XX

I will say though, of no help to you right now, but although it's technically a failed cycle, for your cycles , I think from the outside that it has been a real breakthrough in that you got all the way to transfer and the clinic now know how to get you there again, so the cycle in itself was a huge sucess, it's prob then came down to the ivf lucky dip on stickys - something very positive really will come from this cycle XXX

 

[Zoziebubly]

Hi Everyone,

At about 4pm this afternoon I had the smallest of small brown spotting when i wiped.

I really really panicked! So.................I tested.

My official test date is not til Friday. I am only 7dp5dt

I got a BFP I cant believe it!!

It was quite dark for night time pee too!! going to test again in the morning.

Slightly elated but so worried as I had the little brown spotting incident.

xxx

 

[Gizzy Kelly]

Oh my goodness! This is fab news. Put your lines on here! The brown spitting must just be implantation bleeding.

Test again tomorrow hon but congratulations!

Excited.com

Love Gizzy xxx

 

[laurat]

Oooooh just read this!!!!!!!! Get them on!