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| wendymw |
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To all my fellow single lady friends (and any men who may be going it alone) this is our official thread! Thats to EM for asking Administrator to set it up for us.
This is for anyone who's a single parent or wanting to conceive on their own, everyone welcome to support each other in this amazing journey
This is the list so far of lovely ladies who've been on this thread and the other Single Ladies thread on the General Forum
Wendy, age 36. 2xIVF egg sharing. 1st cycle m/c at 6 weeks  , 2nd cycle success! Theo born 14/09/09.  Hoping to start cycle 3 early 2012 for number 2.
Mummyhen/Nicki. Age 39. Waiting for AF to start 1st cycle. Short protocol.
Melynsada/Sar. Age 40. 2xIVF. 1st cycle m/c at 8 weeks. 2nd cycle BFN. Looking into adoption
EM303. Age 42. 1st IVF no eggs fertilised. 2nd IVF BFP! Lola Rosetta born 3/3/11
SCC1976/Sarah. 3x IUI failed. Met the man of her dreams. Natural BFP. Baby due 23 April 2012
Tracy34. Daughter Rio 15. 1st IVF daughter Toya-Lily born June 2011?
Ona. Age 33. About to embark on 1st IVF
MissJK76/Jo. 35. Unsuccessful IVF with ex DH. About to start going solo!
Nicnacnoo. Age 33. About to start first IUI/IVF?
EmmaVictoria. Age 38. Thinking of IUI/IVF
Readyforbetternews/Dee. Age 32. Starting IUI/IVF asap
Newsgirl/Donna. Age 31. Starting IUI Dec/Jan
Justme1. 1st successful IVF 2007. Lucas born 30/10/11. Went again. Twin girls Gerogina and Arielle born Jan 2010
Jo-Jo. Age 34. 1st IVF egg share. Not enough eggs so donated all. Starting again 2011 in the 2ww!! 
MissyCL. BFP May 2010, Twin girls born December 2010
Loubie. Age 32. 1st IVF. BFP. Due 16/6/10
Ellielou. Age 40. 1st IVF Jan 2010. BFP. Baby boy was due 6/10/10
Nannysam/Sam. Age 41Cycling?
Janeh30. ?
Firstprincess. Child from previous relationship. Going again?
Mrs S/Janine. Charlie born Feb 2008.
Yorkshire Mummy/Victoria. Age 39 Son Matthew age 3. Trying again?
Silverhill. Age 41. Boy age 6 following previous tx. Trying again? BFP August 2011
Nunu/Dawn. IVF2002 BFN. FET 2003 son Callum born. ICSI March 2011 BFP. Baby due imminently
Fruitloop. 1st cycle IVF2007. Baby girl born Dec 2007
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:14 pm |
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Yeah we finally got our own slot. How fab.
I do hope that lots of other singles come on board now.
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| SCC1976 |
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| Joined: 25 Jul 2010 |
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:58 pm |
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Well Done to Em for getting this sorted!! It is much deserved!!
Lots and lots of single people out there going through similar situations ... the support I received from these forums has been amazing and couldn't have coped without it!!
My journey may be taking a different path now but I still support you all in your future treatments etc!
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| EM303 |
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:51 pm |
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Yay! I'm so excited!!! We've finally got our own section!!!
Great news  )
Welcome to all, know we're gonna have some great discussions along with plenty of support
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| Ona |
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Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:57 pm |
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Yay we've got our own forum. Thanks Em and the administrator.
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| Jo--Jo |
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:29 am |
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Hi to everyone from the signals lady's thread!!
I thought I would mark my return by using the new forum!!!
Sar - How are things going? Great news about things moving forward with the adoption process. I really felt for you when you talked about anniversay's and how you should have been going on mat leave soon. Its scary how fast that time has gone, although I'm sure some days have felt very slow for you. Stay positive and keep smiling. xx
Wendy - It's good to see you are starting back on the roller coaster. I hope everything goes to plan!
Sarah - Its lovely to hear everything is going well and your other half has finally told his parents!! I look forward to hearing about the rest of the pregnancy and about your new bundle of joy.
Hi to everyone else. There seems to be so many new people over the last few months, so bear with me whilst I learn about you all!!
As for me, I started my injections again yesterday. I'm on a higher dose this time (maximum dose!). This cycle is free because I shared all my eggs last time. So, I get to keep all the eggs, and will hopefully have more than my first cycle too. This time feels more surreal than last time. I think because I knew I was egg sharing and there was a chance I wouldn't have enough eggs for both of us, I kind of always expected to have to go to a second cycle. The recipient was always a focus for me too, so now it feels realy strange that this time is all about me. The longer it goes, on the more frightened I feel about it not working. I just can't bear the thought of it failing. Up until the last few weeks I have been so positive, but the fear just seems to be creeping in at the mo. Oh dear, that sounds quite doom and gloom doesn't it? Sorry ladies. I am excited too. I guess I'm just having a wobble.
Anyway. Better be off. I'm already late for going to my friends (to meet her new baby!).
Take care everyone.
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1st cycle - July 2011 - donated all eggs for egg share
2nd cycle - October 2011 - BFP!!!
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:54 pm |
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Hi Jo
Oh gosh I am so pleased your having another go. I will keep everything crossed for you. How long is your protocol? Try to keep positive and enjoy every moment. I know that sounds odd but it should be a joyous occassion. Mind you saying that I did have to keep reminding myself of that fact too. Things seem to be moving with me which is good. Mind you after the ditzy call I had with the social worker who sounds about 12 yesterday I am hoping that she is a little more inspiring when we meet.
Sorry its so short but got to go on duty and people have just been interupting me too much. I dare not leave this page up on system in case someone uses it whilst I am away.
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| SCC1976 |
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| Joined: 25 Jul 2010 |
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:49 pm |
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Hi All,
Just a quick one to let you know that I finally have a date for my 12 week scan (although I will be almost 14 weeks then!! LOL)
Its next Friday, 28th October at 9:20am!! It can't come soon enough!
Been feeling a little crap waiting and don't have any real symptoms of pregnancy now, so not actually feeling pregnant, which is bizarre!! Fingers crossed everything is OK next week!!
Hope you are all OK
JoJo - take care of yourself ... it is such a big thing that you are going through alone you are bound to have some wobbles!! Try to keep smiling! Fingers crossed for lots of lovely eggs!! And some great embies!! x
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:41 pm |
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Hi Sarah
How you feeling today? Strange you dont feel pregnant but I suppose you must get to a point where it all just feels normal!! LOL. I hope all goes well at your scan. Let us know.
Hi to everyone else not much to say today I am affraid so wont bore you too much. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I start my half term hols today YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Cant wait to go home and de fluff the rabbit and give her her beauty routine. I wish someone would pick me up now and again and de fluff me and cut my toe nails and clean me up LOL  She does not know how lucky she is. Most of the time she just sits and seems to enjoy it but you have to catch her in the right mood. Fingers crossed I wont have too much of a struggle tonight LOL.
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:32 pm |
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Hi ladies
Will catch up properly soon but good to know that we have our own space now!!
My protocol has arrived, drugs coming tomorrow so on the countdown down - probably not going to be too far behind Jo Jo.
Have a lovely weekend
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| Ona |
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:41 pm |
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Hi everyone
Nicki, great news about the protocol/drugs. So when will you start injecting and how long do you have to do that for? It will be exciting following yours and Jo Jo's progress and it will give me some sort of idea of what to expect.
Sarah, glad your date for your scan finally came through.
Sar, glad you got an appointment through with the social worker. What happens after you've seen the social worker is there a list you go on? (Sorry don't know that much about the process).
I've just been to see my GP to see if she'd do my blood tests for me. I've never met her before as I've just moved house/surgery, so I was a bit nervous about what she was going to be like. Fortunately she's really nice and seems like she's going to be very supportive. She said she'd do them all, unfortunately though she couldn't find the AMH or karotype ones on the system but said she'd have another look. So I'm going back on Monday morning to have the tests done and then after that I've got my first appointment at Care.
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| SCC1976 |
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| Joined: 25 Jul 2010 |
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:54 pm |
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Woohhhooo!! Great news Ona!
Hope all goes well with the tests and your appointment at CARE!
Sar, Hope your little bunny behaves herself tonight!!
Nicki, Great to hear that things are almost starting for you!! So exciting!! Hope when you start injecting that it all goes well! I look forward to hearing your progress.
I'm glad the scan is now booked too and this time next week I will have a lovely little pic ... I will then have to work out how to get it on here for you all to see!!
I'm off out for a girlie night tonight ... just a meal for me and wine for the rest!! LOL!!
Hope you all have a good weekend.
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Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:44 pm |
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hello ladies
I am supposed to be writing essays, but oh well thought that I would catch up on here instead!!
A massive box of drugs arrived a couple of hours ago, its all getting very real now. Think that I have got my head around everything but I keep having the odd wobble. Not really sure when I will start injecting Ona, as my body is a little unpredictable but I have had a positive urine test for ovulation so shouldn't be too far away now. My protocol is the short one so injecting from CD2 to CD8 then scan and bloods at Care, depending on what this shows then more injecting until EC.
Its going to be very exciting on here, so many of us started or about to start in the next few months, Sarah and her scan and Sar and her adoption app.......maybe, just maybe a better 2012 for many of us
Hope those who are a little quiet are ok?
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:49 pm |
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Hi Everyone
I am fine and dandy (still alive!!) sorry I have not been around. Great news re meds Nicki. I am so excited for you. Ona thank god you got a nice doctor it really helps in these situations. When is your app with Care? Hope all went ok today.
Sarah not long to scan now. I hope your feeling a little more preggers than you said you did last week.
I keep thinking what if this social workers doesnt like me or what if it all goes wrong. I know that I shouldnt be so negative but i suppose this will then be the end of the road for me and I dont know if i can give it up. I did a juiji board with my mate at the weekend which was very informative. My ex's mother came through and told me I am to get back with him and a baby will come along. He has quite catagorically said he did not want kids with me thats one of the reasons we spilt up. I think he only wants to see me now because he knows I cant get pregnant because my tubes are blocked. She said lots of things that my mate would not have known the answer too and it told me a lot of things about my mates family that I did not know i can tell you it was very informative. I do still feel though that someone may be pushing the glass LOL. Hey its just a bit of fun and I will take the info with a pinch of salt what will be will be.
I hope everyone else is ok and not working too hard.
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| Ona |
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:45 pm |
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Hi everyone
Had my blood tests done bright and early this morning and then shot off to Care for my first appointment. I had a little trouble finding it even with sat nav (but that's nothing new for me). It's in the middle of a housing estate which I wasn't quite expecting. Anyway everything seemed to go well. So now just have to wait a few weeks to have the AFC scan and for my test results to come back.
Sar, try not to worry about the social worker not liking you. Why wouldn't she like you? I know we've never met, but from reading your posts over the last few months you always seemed like a nice and caring person.
Take care everyone
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:11 pm |
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Hi Ladies
Hmmmm now we have our own section I’m not sure where to post lol So I'm 'double posting' this as I didnt want to miss anyone
Em – I’m thinking through the same dilemma IUI or IVF however I haven’t had my consultation yet. So I’ll see what they have to say first. Have you made a decision on which way to go?
Ona – so glad you’re new GP turned out to be supportive, have you had your appointment now?
Nicki – it certainly sounds like things are moving nicely for you with your protocol and drugs arriving. I’m excited for you xx
Sar – great news that you have an appointment with the social worker – that happened pretty quickly. Fingers crossed it all goes well and smoothly along the way now.
Sarah – I love your story, I think it’s brilliant that you are so happy, met the man of your dreams and got pregnant naturally. I bet you are so excited for your scan not long now.
Wendy –Did you get anywhere with the GP doing your tests?
Hi to anyone I’ve missed, I’m still trying to keep up with everyone. There is a growing bunch of us now: D
...... And for me. I had my AFC and AMH done at care last week, so it’s just a waiting game now until my consultation – I can’t wait, I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. I don’t really know what to expect from or at the consultation and I’ve read on here most people had lots of questions ready, but I can’t really say I have any. Maybe they will come as things are discussed but I’m trying not to worry about it. I guess I’m just taking it all as it comes and taking one step at a time.
I told my sister last week about my plan etc (I had mentioned it briefly about two years ago) and the conversation was a little underwhelming and I came home pretty upset about it all. I think I probably expected too much from her, whilst she isn’t against the idea nor opposed to me going alone she just wasn’t too supportive - but it didn’t help that my nephew burst into the room as we were chatting, he put a swift end to the conversation!! I’m hoping as things really get going with treatment she will come round.
Ok that’s enough from me, must try and post more often.............. off to do some meeting preparation ready for the morning.
Take care everyone
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:34 pm |
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Just a quickie....
Sarah - all the very best for tomorrow, cannot wait to see the scan photo. Soooo exciting xx
Nicky - don't worry I didn't really have any questions either when I went for my first appt but if anything I wish I had left there feeling more confident about what happens next. I would have a think about donor characteristics ie do you have any preference over hair colour, eye colour and height (that's if buying through Care). Might also be worth phoning up in advance and seeing if you can book your counselling appt as sometimes there is a waiting list. You will not be matched until you have been to this session.
The conversation you had with your sister sounds very like one I had with someone who I thought would support me, she was shocked and speechless!! What's important though is what is right for YOU. I have told very few and apart from this particular numpty everyone has been supportive and excited for me. There are only 2 people know that I am about to start and neither are family (but saying that my family are not that supportive anyway). Maybe your sister may change her view but good for you for talking to her in the first place as it is not easy.
You will always get support on here so hang in there xx
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:49 pm |
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Awww, Thanks Nicki!
I have just figured out how to get the ticker on the end of my posts ... just need to figure out how to get the scan picture online tomorrow!! LOL!! (please bare with me!)
I am very excited but also feeling nervous!! Just hoping all is ok ... my tummy is expanding, so sure things are going as they should!!
Hope everyone else is doing well
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Love the ticker Sarah!! Our first baby of 2012, let's hope that many more follow xx
Will be watching out for you tomorrow xx |
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| wendymw |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:22 pm |
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Sarah, I noticed your ticker as well! Good luck for tomorrow, I'm sure your beanie will be waving away at you. So exciting. Photobucket is a nightmare to deal with for uploading photos, but the results are rewarding when you see a photo on here. I must change Theo's photo in my ticker, people will be thinking he's a girl with his little hair band in. lol.
Nicki hope things are going ok with you and it's not been too stressful the last week with everything you have going on....
Nicnacnoo, good that you've had your bloods etc done, you have to get used to the waiting, that's all part and parcel of the IVF game and I must admit the part I struggled with most as I'm not the most patient of people (I'm still amazed that I managed to get to the end of my pregnancy without finding out of the sex of my baby). Sorry that your sister wasn't supportive. I have been extremely lucky in that all of my family (sisters and parents) and all my close friends have 100% supported me right from the outset and it is incredibly important to have - but you know that you are doing this for yourself and that it doesn't really matter what other people think. I was nervous about telling my parents - but they ended up offering to pay for my sperm! Conversations you never thought you'd have with your parents eh!!
Ona - Care in Sheffield is a bit difficult to find, but when I went back for my consultation the other week I didn't even need the sat nav, the way there is imprinted in my brain!! lol.
Sar, I would try not to worry about what the social worker thinks, although I'm sure it's impossible not to. I'm sure it's just an introductory visit and she/he will be fine with you.
Hi to Jo-jo and Ems. Jo-jo how are the injections going? I bet you're an old pro by now.
Right, must get off. still at work (a rare thing), but actually going for a team meal this evening, so that will be nice for a change. My mum is looking after Theo for me - best to get the help whilst I can, because when my dad has his surgery I'll have no extra childcare support. Yikes!! Got an appointment with my endocrinologist tomorrow, so need to ask about the antibodies test and see if they're going to put me back on the thyroid meds. I must admit it's been nice this week not having to remember to take tablets twice a day.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:08 pm |
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Hi Ladies,
All went great with our scan ... was so relieved to see the little pumpkin on the screen!! And it even gave us a little wave!! Been dated a week ahead than we thought, so been given a due date of 23rd April now which is my Grandpa's birthday!!
Got 4 lovely little pictures!! But I am struggling to get one to come up on here ... I have added one to the side of my ticker but when I looked back to the page, it wasn't there ... wondering of it may be added at the end of this message!!?? If not, I will keep trying!!
Hope you are all well and have a lovely weekend.
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whoo woo Sarah, aahhh so clear as well.
What a clever mummy you are, one gorgeous little pumpkin.
I am soooo happy for you (and so jealous of course!!)
Take care of your precious cargo, won't be long to the next scan then!!
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:25 pm |
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Thanks Nicki x x
I know how hard it is, I have been jealous of people for years and years!!
But positive thinking, you will be joining me before long!!
20 week scan on 9th December and my wonderful other half has said my Mum can come with me to that one!! She will be over the moon!!!
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Mmmm hopefully, not long now to D day - just waiting for AF to appear!!
Will be lovely to have your mum there especially after her tough few months. Hope she has recovered fully from her operation.
oh I am just so happy for you Sarah, make sure that your lovely chappy looks after both of you......does he have a brother??????????? 
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