Ladies doing IVF or IUI - 2015 (9 BFPs!)

[Niknak82]

Yes I'm due my day 3 call today - nervous! Hope they don't leaving you hanging to long for yours. Hate this waiting game xx

 

[MelC2011]

Good luck today ladies xx

 

[phonixgirl]

12 is excellent!

Good luck for today Nik and anyone else with appointments etc xxx

 

[Blueflower]

They rang at 9, my alarm had only just gone off! They actually collected 13 not 12 eggs and 11 fertilized! We always do well at this stage but still pleased. All will be frozen today for CGH. We got confused yesterday and thought the CGH would be done on Monday, think the nurse misled me, our doctor was quite defensive as if we were going to complain! Seems he bas different ideas to us as to the plan. We want to listen to his advice but also came to that hospital specifically for embryo screening!

 

[Browneyed Girl]

That's great news Blueflower, can't wait to hear how it all goes next month! Hope you're resting up and have a nice weekend x

 

[Laura07]

That's great news about fertilisation Hun 11 is great, I hope that aren't messing you about though xxx

I hope that call soon nik nak, sometimes feels like you all you are doing is waiting! Xxx

 

[Niknak82]

11 is fab Blueflower, well done!

I've just had day 3 call... All 8 are still progressing well and are 7&8 cells (this is where is start getting confused!) one is slightly behind at 5 cells but all looking normal. Transfer now going ahead on Monday, day 5! xx

 

[Laura07]

That's brilliant news Hun, roll on Monday!!!!

I haven't really looked into what I should and shouldn't be eating are there some definite no nos then with IVF and pcos I felt like I had made so many changes that giving up food the last of my worries but on Wednesday the consultant said to loose some weight (which after the go told me to put some on is a bit annoying)so any advice on things I should and shouldn't be doing would be greatfully received I just want to give it the best chance I can xxx

 

[Blueflower]

7-8 cells is perfect! I would say be prepared if there aren't so many left on Monday, I wasn't prepared so was a bit upset as it had all gone so well up to then. But you are younger so you will probably have more good ones than I did.

I just heard to eat as if you are pregnant after transfer, so no mayonnaise, unpasteurized cheese, cook your eggs fully, plenty of protein etc. How strange being told to put on and lose weight by different people! How do you feel about it?

Good luck for Monday, how do you feel? I feel quite stiff and sore, only just about to shower and dress!

Feel a bit upset about my consultant as we really liked him. I emailed him to clarify and he put things like 'I don't see how you have misunderstood the process' and 'at no point did you disagree with me'!

 

[Laura07]

That's a real shame about the consultant I can't believe you have had such mixed messages.

I feel like all of a sudden I have to loose half a stone in a mth and I'm not sure where to start!! I have done weight watchers before but don't want to go back through desperation will try on my own this week and see how I get on diet starts Monday!!! Xx

 

[Blueflower]

I think it was my keenness for the embryo screening then asking the nurse assuming it was arranged and the consultant not being keen on the process even though its the reason we went there and need it to see if we need donor eggs. We seem to have been at cross purposes and there are so many nurses and a high turnover of patients that once you start the cycle the nurses take over and things might not be checked.

Have you tried drinking half a pint of water before meals? It stops me over-eating. And trying to get as many colours on your plate as you can ensures vitamins and a healthy variety.

 

[Laura07]

That's so frustrating when that was the whole reason you went there they should have been clear from the start on their plans and that may have made a difference in your choices I hope this doesn't tarnish this round of treatment for you xxx

Thank you for all the advice it's like gold!!! Xx

 

[Blueflower]

Its annoying but I think it will still be ok and means I will have the transfer when all the stims drugs are out of my system and am feeling more energetic! Just frustrating that we won't know about the chromosomes until just before transfer which is longer to wait and we won't know for sure if there are any normal embryos until the day of transfer. But it sounds like usual protocol and just me getting confused!

Just thought of another one for you. Plan snacks for the day e.g. banana mid morning, 2 biscuits (normal not weigh watchers or anything) or dark chocolate mid afternoon then nuts or something in the evening and have a drink with them each time. It means you don't feel deprived, the drink stops you wanting more than you planned and it keeps your metabolism going so you don't get a sugar drop and want to eat rubbish. My colleagues find me annoying when I only eat 2 biscuits then stop and DH gets annoyed that I only eat cake with a cup of tea but it works for me!

 

[phonixgirl]

I think Blueflower has given good advice re the eating.

I also have PCOS - I am not overweight, but have changed my diet considerably to try and help my hormones.

I have tried to cut out sugar as much as I can and find my cycles go crazy when I eat whatever puddings I like (unfortunately). My diet is generally low GI (there is a free app to tell you what is low, medium or high GI) which means I try not to eat bad carbs (potatoes, white pasta, white bread etc - eat complex ones like brown bread, brown pasta etc instead). Also no alcohol and I try to limit my caffeine (I haven't given up tea completely so try and have decaf as an alternative). I have also changed all my cooking oils to coconut oil (good for hormones and not damaging like the others) which I recommend to everyone, TTC or not.

They recommend you go gluten and dairy free too but I just can't do this, plus dairy has its positives anyway.

Since being on metformin I have found I get 'dips' at 11am and 4pm. Sooo, I keep a bag of nuts in my drawer at work and when I remember take other healthy snacks, such as fruit or veg, a square of dark choc or a few vegetable crisps (from Lidl - they are yummy).

I know a lot about PCOS now, diets included, so feel free to message me! Xxx

 

[Laura07]

Thanks Phoenixgirl I will bear that in mind, it can all get very confusing xx

 

[phonixgirl]

I went out for a curry last night and felt awful afterwards! I think that says a lot, ha. If you cook it yourself, you know what goes into it. Even if you use a sauce from a jar then you can check the ingredients and cook it in coconut oil! But I honestly felt sooo bad. (We can't TTC this month due to endometrial scratch) x

 

[MariaIsabella]

Thanks for the advice on food! I will still treat myself with some chocolate.. So many other things to think about so need something to enjoy! . I am quite slim and doctor actually told me i might conceive easier if i gain some weight so a little chocolate might help

Good news with your embryos ladies! Keeping my fingers crossed! Not long for me now i hope, will know tomorrow.

Question about EC, how long before does DH need to "hold it in" and not clean the pipes ??

 

[Blueflower]

That's a shame Phoenixgirl. There is an Indian dish I sometimes have that's more healthy, comes in a paratha bread with salad, can't remember what its called. I think they use MSG sometimes too, yuck!

MariaIsabella I got an info sheet telling me when my husband had to ejaculate, strange to be told by medical staff about that sort of thing! It said 2-3 days before EC.

 

[MariaIsabella]

Thanks! And how many days before ER do you take the trigger shot? If its 2 days before EC then trigger shot day would be a good day for him to ejaculate for perfect sperm

 

[Blueflower]

Its about 36 hours, they usually tell you to do it 2 evenings before EC. Yes we did both on Wednesday night before EC Friday. You've just made me realize something! We had to do the trigger at midnight on Wednesday so should have known that EC wouldn't be until at least 11am on Friday! It was 1ish in the end! As they got us in at 9.30 we never thought they would keep us waiting till 12.30! But that must have been why! I don't intend to have EC again but the info might be useful for ladies about to have it!