Hi PeggySu,

So does this mean that you will do your preg test a week today?

How exciting, but how horrible is the 2ww!!!

I'm so sorry about your mum and the whole IVF experience is a difficult one to share with someone who has not been through it themselves as they cannot understand how difficult and emotional it is. I feel that you do need to talk to someone though and so this forum is a good for that and is also a good way of understanding the processes and also gives you hope when good news arrives.

Fingers & toes crossed this will nearly be your wait over and your little emmbie is snuggly growing!!! Re only having one tho, you only need one and as long it sticks that's all that matters. I've known girls to have 20 and only 2 have been ok after EC, so numbers really don't mean a thing, it's quality that does!

Sending lots and lots of your way XXX

Gosh-you can see that I am a total novice at this in replying etc.

I want to say a huge thankyou to all of you who replied and shared your thoughts and experiences with me. I can't tell what strength there is in knowing there are other women out there rooting for me. I certainly don't feel alone.  I didn't mean to paint a grim picture but I felt at this stage in my life I really needed my mum around and she isn't here anymore. I just couldn't share so openly with my friends that have not been thru the process as they dont understand.  I certainly didnt anticipate the fantastic responses. Thank uuuuu. xxxx

I will be moving over to the IVF thread link to continue sharing my journey and hopefully encouraging others who are about to embark on the road of IVF.

I'm getting all emotional now-must be these hormones.LOL.

xxxxx

Hi Jo,

Thanks so much for replying. I am overwhelmed by all the responses I got and am sorry I did not reply sooner. 

I got my summonds to Guy's Hospital for the final procedures (EC and Embryo transfer).  It was exactly as you described so I went in well equipped with info and expectations. So my last procedure was sat just gone. I am quite strong mentally and positive and focused but when it was all over-the emotional rollercoaster kicked in.  Did cry on Sat, thankfully my hubby was there to support me in the whole process.

I bawled when they told me only 1 ovary had responded and they got only 1 egg. I mean what are the chances of that? But they said it was a mature egg and had divided nicely so am hoping and praying that next weekend will be a weekend full of cheer when I do the test.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Love Scaredy cat.

Hi Peggysu,

I had IVF/ICSI in Jan 08. I was ok with the drugs and injections, egg collection was more uncomfortable than painful (the drugs I was getting during the procedure made me hallucinate for a short time) one thing I would do different is to take a few days off work after the  egg collection. I was very sore for a few days. It is an emotional roller coaster, many times I sat and cried, 2 days before I took the pregnancy test I started bleeding. Couldn't believe it when I got a BFP. I did 2 more test. I then had 3 weeks of on & off bleeding, hormone levels were up & down, I was told twice it looked like I was having a miscarriage.

It was all worth it in the end, I'm one of the very lucky ones, it worked first time for me.

I'm expecting a bundle of joy in 6 weeks. 

Good luck to you

Sage

Ah bless you Peggysu it can all seem so daunting can't it?

I will tell you how I found the procedures.

For my first egg collection I was under GA which was great. It is the usual procedure for a GA with the canular in your hand. I literally went to sleep and woke up half an hour later. I was a bit groggy for the rest of the day and had some mild period pains but that was it. The next day I felt really good. I still had some twinges in my ovaries but it was only uncomfortable. My second EC was under sedation which for me did not go so smoothly. I think it also depends on how many eggs you have. On my 2nd I had a lot more so was in a bit more discomfort afterwards.

I was really worried about the embryo transfer. The worst bit is having to have a full bladder (if that is what your clinic do). Basically they insert the clamp thing they normally use for a smear test. They clean your cervix with a brush which I found more a very strange sensation than painful. The catheter is inserted through your cervix which I have never felt and then the embryos are expelled out. My clinic use an ultrasound on your stomach at the same time to guide the catheter into the right place so if you are lucky you may see that wiggling around inside. It is again more uncomfortable than painful and of course horribly undignified with everyone peering between your legs but it is over in less than 15 minutes.

Again afterwards I felt right as rain. I had a little bit of spotting after embyro transfer and some blood after egg collection. You will have some cramps and sore ovaries once this is all done as it is a lot for your body to cope with.

If I am honest I found the thought of everything far worse than it actually was and after my first embryo transfer did not get nervous about it at all. I have just got my first ever BFP on round 3 after 2 fresh and 1 frozen cycle.

and I hope this can give you a bit of reassurance. I think it is the fear of the unknown that gets to us all which is perfectly normal.

Jo x

Hi hun, I hope your stay in here will be very short (in a positive way). Where abouts are you in your IVF cycle. Why not pop onto the IVF girls thread and join us - there are some lovely ladies about to give you lots of info or just cyber hugs if you need them.

Take care xxx

Hi Scardy cat,

I too didn't have too many side effects with IVF drugs, just felt tired a lot. Whereabouts are you upto in your cycle? Have you been scanned for your follies yet?

You can read my diary to see exactly what I mean however my first IVF cycle was successful and I got a BFP however I was very unlucky that my pregnancy did not continue to full term. I am just waiting to start down regging again in 2cycles (hopefully Oct time) and am also very scared that I have been lucky once to get a positive that I'll not be so lucky next time?? But you can only keep trying can't you..

Anyway let us know whereabouts you are upto and sending lots and lots of your way.

Suzie

X

Aaaaww, bless your cottons!!! I didn't want to ignore you, though I've yet to embark on the wonrderful world of IVF, I'm currently an IUI girl. But hold tight, there;s plenty of lovely ladies who have lots of IVF experience, they'll be along soon no doubt! There's also been plenty of success on these boards with IVF lately, so keep your spirits up! Sending you some special to keep you going!

Am in the middle of IVF and am doing relatively ok with all the drugs etc. Have had no side effects at all but am a wee bit scared at all of the procedures etc and have no mum/sister to talk to so feel a bit lonesome. Any positive feedback to lift my spirit.