Ladies doing IUI or IVF - 2016 (11 BFPs so far!)
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really Syd.. oh no. I hope the results are much better than you expect xx
I know he really wants a baby too.. he's just far more patient than me
I feel like I've been waiting for this for 9 years now because I was ttc with an ex partner too where as for hubby it's only been just over 4..
I thought of taking the counselling a few times at my clinic but didn't really know if it would be helpful as it doesn't really change anything
I know he really wants a baby too.. he's just far more patient than me
I feel like I've been waiting for this for 9 years now because I was ttc with an ex partner too where as for hubby it's only been just over 4..
I thought of taking the counselling a few times at my clinic but didn't really know if it would be helpful as it doesn't really change anything
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had a small disagreement with hubby earlier
I was having a moan to him about ladies who whinge and whine about not getting pregnant in the first few months or so of trying and it led to hubby saying well the clock is reset now and this is only month 2 for us..
I was trying to convince him to go for the fet again and it's still a flipping no go
As much as I'd love this to happen again naturally I don't think it's going to
and I'd much prefer it to happen whilst under the care of the ivf clinic with an early scan and extra progesterone
I wanted to go in for it while my body may be more fertile (or so they say it is for a little while after mc) so there would be a higher chance..
I don't know how to make him change his mind about waiting
Millie, I'm totally with you, all the complaining about not getting pregnant straight away is why I really don't look at this forum any more, other than popping in every now and then to see how some of the lttc'ers are doing.
I don't really see the logic of "resetting the clock" but I don't have any bright ideas for you on how to persuade him. Have you told him that it will be much less stressful for you plus a greater chance of success to do the fet? Plus you'll be using "younger eggs"? Very best of luck.
I had a shock natural bfp last week, waiting for repeat beta test today as the one on Friday was slightly on the low side. Certainly not getting my hopes up given I'm now 45 1/2. If this one doesn't work out we'll go back to Serum in October/November.
I actually think I'm pregnant now because of our treatment at Serum so far, I tested positive for hidden infection which they've treated with antibiotics and I also had a hysteroscopy in July. They told us to go away and try naturally in August and here we are...
Best of luck to all the other ladies currently having/waiting for treatment.
Syd I often check on here to see how you're doing. Thats awesome that you have a BFP, I really hope it sticks for you and your beta is a good result. I also turned 45yrs old, still no success �� I'm on month 3 of soy iso as my Dr won't give me clomid due to my periods being regular, it's our last ditch attempt. Can I please ask what your hidden infection was, can you pm me as maybe I need to get checked out as well. xx
You ladies are all so lovely, I'm sorry now that it's been so long since I've been on here.
Repeat beta was 198 which is a doubling time of around 50 hours. Depending on what website you look at doubling time should either be between 32 and 72 hours or between 48 and 72 hours. So I'm doubling at the right rate, I just wish the numbers were higher. I keep telling myself that the first beta was taken two days before AF was even due and the second beta was taken the day after missed AF and that's why they are low. Getting a third test done on Wednesday.
I'm finding it very hard to let it sink in and I'm automatically on knicker watch ALL THE TIME!
Lil, you're so kind. I'm quite happy to put all the info on here in case it's useful for anyone else I did the hidden infection testing with Serum in Athens, you send them a sample of your menstrual blood (lovely, I know) so you don't have to go there. I tested positive for ureaplasma, bacterial load and hidden chlamydia (I'm assured this is different to the normal chlamydia which I've already tested negative for). It's thought that these infections can cause inflammation and stop proper implantation so if you test positive you and your partner go on a long course of antibiotics. We then flew to Serum in July, OH did a sperm test including checking dna fragmentation - came back with no issues. I had a hysteroscopy. It's fascinating, they record the hysteroscopy and when you come round and get discharged they give you the dvd of the operation, you take it back to the clinic and watch it with the doctor. Mine showed a few small remaining patches of inflammation and possible slight blocking of the left tube which Penny (the clinic director) thought would now clear. She put me on more antibiotics to clear the last of the inflammation. I'm now taking mild doses of the antibiotics which is the clinic's standard protocol for anyone that is pregnant after testing positive. She's also got me on clexane and mild steroids. Anyway, jumping around a bit so sorry, after the procedure she sent us away to try naturally and said they see an awful lot of people get pregnant naturally after the infection treatment and hysto. She says the hysto gives a good "tidy up" of the uterus and at the same time they do deep implantation cuts - this is much more than the endometrial scratch that other clinics do and lasts for a few months, again supposed to aid implantation. I honestly didn't think it would happen given my age and we were due to go back there in October and do a round with donor eggs.
I honestly can't recommend Serum enough. I know travelling over there may be difficult for you but you can do all the infection testing and treatment without leaving home. They send you the protocol and prescription for all the antibiotics, I think there are some pharmacies in the UK that will honour a prescription from Serum. My doctor in Hong Kong was happy to give them to me. You can also have a skype consultation with either Penny, the Director, or one of the others. They are so friendly and so responsive. I sent my very first enquiry email in ages ago and got an immediate, warm, lovely response.
Let me know how you get on if you contact them, literally nothing to lose.
Millie, would he be open to counselling with you? That could be helpful?
Repeat beta was 198 which is a doubling time of around 50 hours. Depending on what website you look at doubling time should either be between 32 and 72 hours or between 48 and 72 hours. So I'm doubling at the right rate, I just wish the numbers were higher. I keep telling myself that the first beta was taken two days before AF was even due and the second beta was taken the day after missed AF and that's why they are low. Getting a third test done on Wednesday.
I'm finding it very hard to let it sink in and I'm automatically on knicker watch ALL THE TIME!
Lil, you're so kind. I'm quite happy to put all the info on here in case it's useful for anyone else I did the hidden infection testing with Serum in Athens, you send them a sample of your menstrual blood (lovely, I know) so you don't have to go there. I tested positive for ureaplasma, bacterial load and hidden chlamydia (I'm assured this is different to the normal chlamydia which I've already tested negative for). It's thought that these infections can cause inflammation and stop proper implantation so if you test positive you and your partner go on a long course of antibiotics. We then flew to Serum in July, OH did a sperm test including checking dna fragmentation - came back with no issues. I had a hysteroscopy. It's fascinating, they record the hysteroscopy and when you come round and get discharged they give you the dvd of the operation, you take it back to the clinic and watch it with the doctor. Mine showed a few small remaining patches of inflammation and possible slight blocking of the left tube which Penny (the clinic director) thought would now clear. She put me on more antibiotics to clear the last of the inflammation. I'm now taking mild doses of the antibiotics which is the clinic's standard protocol for anyone that is pregnant after testing positive. She's also got me on clexane and mild steroids. Anyway, jumping around a bit so sorry, after the procedure she sent us away to try naturally and said they see an awful lot of people get pregnant naturally after the infection treatment and hysto. She says the hysto gives a good "tidy up" of the uterus and at the same time they do deep implantation cuts - this is much more than the endometrial scratch that other clinics do and lasts for a few months, again supposed to aid implantation. I honestly didn't think it would happen given my age and we were due to go back there in October and do a round with donor eggs.
I honestly can't recommend Serum enough. I know travelling over there may be difficult for you but you can do all the infection testing and treatment without leaving home. They send you the protocol and prescription for all the antibiotics, I think there are some pharmacies in the UK that will honour a prescription from Serum. My doctor in Hong Kong was happy to give them to me. You can also have a skype consultation with either Penny, the Director, or one of the others. They are so friendly and so responsive. I sent my very first enquiry email in ages ago and got an immediate, warm, lovely response.
Let me know how you get on if you contact them, literally nothing to lose.
Millie, would he be open to counselling with you? That could be helpful?
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Hi ladies,
Sorry it's been a while, house went on the market yesterday....who doesn't want to do ivf and move house at the same time?! 😬 I hope everyone's well 😊
Syd, amazing news! Congratulations luvvie 😁 Fingers crossed it all keeps on going smoothly 😊
Just a quick update...... Clinic have been terrible this cycle if I'm honest, endless stress this month 🙄 That's all by the by now though as having my FET on Thursday 😊 Fingers crossed xx
Sorry it's been a while, house went on the market yesterday....who doesn't want to do ivf and move house at the same time?! 😬 I hope everyone's well 😊
Syd, amazing news! Congratulations luvvie 😁 Fingers crossed it all keeps on going smoothly 😊
Just a quick update...... Clinic have been terrible this cycle if I'm honest, endless stress this month 🙄 That's all by the by now though as having my FET on Thursday 😊 Fingers crossed xx
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Syd I hope those numbers keep going up xx
I'm not sure if he would he's always too busy with work to get the time off, probably another reason he wants to wait til next year as he'd need to drive since my fet would be under sedation. I'm going to try to take a break from trying after this month. Ditch the opks and just go back to only folic acid, take a break from here too.. just need to be patient
I think I'll call the clinic in December or late November though, see if I can get an appointment for January or maybe late December.
I'm not sure if he would he's always too busy with work to get the time off, probably another reason he wants to wait til next year as he'd need to drive since my fet would be under sedation. I'm going to try to take a break from trying after this month. Ditch the opks and just go back to only folic acid, take a break from here too.. just need to be patient
I think I'll call the clinic in December or late November though, see if I can get an appointment for January or maybe late December.
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Syd thankyou so much, I have sent Serum a message via their website about the infection testing. I have had testing at the genito urinary clinic, me and OH did and all came back clear but I don't think they test for those ones you mentioned.
I really hope this is your rainbow baby, I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Hugs, xx
Keep positive, those happy, positive hormones will be good for the 2ww.
There are many reasons why you may not have been pregnant before, there could have been something preventing the sperm and egg from meeting, you have a Lovely, well developed blasto in there, hopefully getting comfyxx
Thank you! 🙂
There were a couple of reasons it never worked before - mainly completely blocked fallopian tubes, low egg reserve and I wasn't ovulating regularly!
So all those should have been overcome with the IVF, but there is still that part of me that doesn't believe it will ever happen. With all that bad luck, it doesn't seem possible that we'll be lucky enough for it to actually work!
Trying to stay positive but it isn't easy. Absolutely shattered and my boobs are killing me, emotions are all over the place and I just want to know either way.
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Keep positive, those happy, positive hormones will be good for the 2ww.
There are many reasons why you may not have been pregnant before, there could have been something preventing the sperm and egg from meeting, you have a Lovely, well developed blasto in there, hopefully getting comfy
Thank you! 🙂
There were a couple of reasons it never worked before - mainly completely blocked fallopian tubes, low egg reserve and I wasn't ovulating regularly!
So all those should have been overcome with the IVF, but there is still that part of me that doesn't believe it will ever happen. With all that bad luck, it doesn't seem possible that we'll be lucky enough for it to actually work!
Trying to stay positive but it isn't easy. Absolutely shattered and my boobs are killing me, emotions are all over the place and I just want to know either way.
I have a very low egg reserve too.
It is hard to stay positive, especially after trying for so long, I have everything crossed for you xx
Thanks tinselcat.
20% - blimey, you don't do things by halves! Very best of luck for today.
Millie, I feel your pain, my OH puts work ahead of everything too, other than his daughter from his previous marriage - obviously she comes first and rightly so. I'm already worrying about when I'm going to do my next round if this pregnancy doesn't work out (pessimistic I know, although I prefer to think of its as prepared...) as logistics next year are going to be very difficult for various reasons. I decided to ditch the opks and stick just to folic acid a couple of months ago, slightly wishing I'd stuck with the opks now as I'd have a better idea of how many dpo I am but not missing taking millions of vitamins. Not convinced any of them really helped and it was so flipping expensive.
Thank you Lil xx I hope you've heard back from Serum by now? The instructions for doing the infection testing all sound a bit yuk, nothing says fun like posting a sample of your own menstrual blood! Worth it though.
Mrs_Emmy - when is OTD for you?
Numbers were 441 yesterday, doubling rate of aound 42 hours. Doubling rate is fine, I just really wish the numbers were higher to give me more confidence. They've said no need for more tests, just book a scan at around 6 weeks which I've done but I've also asked for one more blood test. I was never that much of a POAS addict but I appear to be a blood test addict!
20% - blimey, you don't do things by halves! Very best of luck for today.
Millie, I feel your pain, my OH puts work ahead of everything too, other than his daughter from his previous marriage - obviously she comes first and rightly so. I'm already worrying about when I'm going to do my next round if this pregnancy doesn't work out (pessimistic I know, although I prefer to think of its as prepared...) as logistics next year are going to be very difficult for various reasons. I decided to ditch the opks and stick just to folic acid a couple of months ago, slightly wishing I'd stuck with the opks now as I'd have a better idea of how many dpo I am but not missing taking millions of vitamins. Not convinced any of them really helped and it was so flipping expensive.
Thank you Lil xx I hope you've heard back from Serum by now? The instructions for doing the infection testing all sound a bit yuk, nothing says fun like posting a sample of your own menstrual blood! Worth it though.
Mrs_Emmy - when is OTD for you?
Numbers were 441 yesterday, doubling rate of aound 42 hours. Doubling rate is fine, I just really wish the numbers were higher to give me more confidence. They've said no need for more tests, just book a scan at around 6 weeks which I've done but I've also asked for one more blood test. I was never that much of a POAS addict but I appear to be a blood test addict!
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Thank u!
Is all done. Was all a bit unpleasant as my cervix was very tightly shut apparently so took two different doctors and three different attempts with some bladder emptying in between tries.
Got to see little eggie being shot out on the screen though and they took a picture, although it's pretty hard to make out what's what.
Beta on Monday 18th as they don't do blood tests on the weekend....everything crossed!
Hope everyone else is well. 😊
Xx
Is all done. Was all a bit unpleasant as my cervix was very tightly shut apparently so took two different doctors and three different attempts with some bladder emptying in between tries.
Got to see little eggie being shot out on the screen though and they took a picture, although it's pretty hard to make out what's what.
Beta on Monday 18th as they don't do blood tests on the weekend....everything crossed!
Hope everyone else is well. 😊
Xx
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Congrats Syd! What lovely news. I'm hoping everything goes smoothly.
We are thinking about Serum too.
Millie - are you married to my husband?!
We are thinking about Serum too.
Millie - are you married to my husband?!
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He works for a small company and ughh it's like they can't cope for 24 hours without him! Whenever he's got a day off he still feels the need to answer work emails. Ugh men!
I'm not on too many right now, just the multi Tesco pre-concep and coq10. Coq10 is so expensive though
Fingers crossed for you 20percent xx
I'm not on too many right now, just the multi Tesco pre-concep and coq10. Coq10 is so expensive though
Fingers crossed for you 20percent xx
Thank you Phonix. I honestly can't recommend Serum highly enough, regardless of what happens with this pregnancy they have just been so lovely to deal with and I felt they personalised things far more for me than Oxford or Lister ever did.
20%, that's the day of my first scan Fingers crossed it's a fantastic day for both of us!
20%, that's the day of my first scan
Fingers crossed it's a fantastic day for both of us!Ah, Syd......does it feel like forever away to you too? I'm sure ur little bubba is cooking away beautifully and all will be well for u 😁
I've only had one experience of the 2ww after my IUI as never got that far with the IVF....2dp5dt and I'm already climbing the walls! 😬
Having every symptom known to man (I think) but it has to be from the progesterone rather than any little munchkin cause it's just too early. Had some brown stringy stuff (apologies tmi!) in my CM yesterday but am assuming that is from the somewhat brutal approach they ended up having to take to get the catheter past my cervix rather than anything else.
I have accepted I am just going to b hyper aware of everything for the next 9 days and that there is literally no chance I am going to manage not to test at home before the beta....was tempted this morning even though I absolutely know it's ridiculous.....I think I need to develop a physically gentle hobby and quickly!!
I hope all you other ladies are getting on ok?
Mrs Law, how are those little twins of urs cooking?
Millie, any sign of ur DH relenting on the other Frostie you have?
Take care all, I'm back off to rock in a corner somewhere until the 18th! 😬
I've only had one experience of the 2ww after my IUI as never got that far with the IVF....2dp5dt and I'm already climbing the walls! 😬
Having every symptom known to man (I think) but it has to be from the progesterone rather than any little munchkin cause it's just too early. Had some brown stringy stuff (apologies tmi!) in my CM yesterday but am assuming that is from the somewhat brutal approach they ended up having to take to get the catheter past my cervix rather than anything else.
I have accepted I am just going to b hyper aware of everything for the next 9 days and that there is literally no chance I am going to manage not to test at home before the beta....was tempted this morning even though I absolutely know it's ridiculous.....I think I need to develop a physically gentle hobby and quickly!!
I hope all you other ladies are getting on ok?
Mrs Law, how are those little twins of urs cooking?
Millie, any sign of ur DH relenting on the other Frostie you have?
Take care all, I'm back off to rock in a corner somewhere until the 18th! 😬
20% yes, it absolutely does. Over the weekend it didn't feel like too long but today it feels like an AGE! I'm 5+2 today, the longest pregnancy I ever had I started bleeding at 5+4 (miscarried at 8+1) so I also really want to get past Wednesday. Do you think you'll cave and test before OTD?
Lil, any luck with Serum?
Lil, any luck with Serum?
