CARE Fertility Bulletin Board

Meadow · 20 Feb 2012

Dear everyone.

Cinnoam great to see you again and thanks for the baby dust will be watching careful as your journey unfolds

Stella, thinking of you- we are missing you !!! â€“ and eagerly waiting your newsXXXXX

Treacle any dates yet?? Thinking of you

Flutterby- sending lots and lots of baby dust for your little embryoâ€™s- So so excited for you!!!!!!! I know what you mean about looking for signs and meanings it is happening to me, with a bible verse I read years ago! I have practically convinced myself its twins but please God let me please have 1!

Oh hope jake gets better soon he doesnâ€™t sound well at all. I decided I had to keep busy so have been making a mound of easter cards- only so many programmes I can watch! Usually like watching silent witness but this series seems abit too violent for me. Have been getting morning headaches that are lasting till about lunch time bit too scared at the moment to take paracetamol so trying to get rid of it with loads of water

Konley â€“ yes getting to blast was truly flippin fantastic we really canâ€™t believe it and yes will try to keep sane and optimistic!! Especially try v hard not to analyse every twinge and ache!! Enjoy your break are you doing anything exciting? We are just chilling as we live in a really beautiful part in the north may take a few lesuirely strolls.

CKJ your funny!! About the bleeding yes happened to me a couple of times- no need to worry

Suman will definetly let you know as soon as I know I wouldnâ€™t be able to keep quiet if I get a BFP I am going to try and hold out till the date they gave me

Cords tiny steps each day is the way to go as IVf is such an up and down journey but your dreams will come true, lots and lots of PMA for you and your lovely DH at this difficult time. Yes the donor egg wait was for us seem like one of the longest waits of our lives for us all of 14 months but we got there in the end and here we are now-

Hubby has decided he will do the cooking and cleaning except I know it wonâ€™t last long- bless him ,and there are only so many fried egg sandwiches that I think I am going to tolerate( his one and only speciality!)

Lots of love to you all hugs and kisses and PMA and baby dust an all!!!!

MeadowXXXX

Konley · 21 May 2011

Hey Ladies

flutterby - I think you may be experiencing some frequent bouts of boredom over the next couple of weeks Wink

. I'm a cat person by default, since DH and I do not think it is fair to work long hours and have a dog. Having one in the future is on my 'hit' list though! Grew up with dogs and miss not having them around, however I love my cats dearly, and really fall into both camps. Seems as if we may be pretty similar in that sense?! I'm sure Jake will be back on track soon enough. Hopefully your doggy dilemma will become null and void, because you will be planning your LO's arrival instead! Just can't do OBEM, but get a synopsis from my mum (I don't mind), she loves it!

Cinnoam - Here's hoping that you are unable to resist posting again!

completely - Your lightweight comment cracked me up. Not long until you get started now!

leepooh - You've had more than your fair share of physical pain, so lets hope that's it for you now.

CKJ - The bleeding should be nothing to worry about, I think it happens when the tissue gets nicked as you pull the needle out. I've had it happen occassionally, usually followed by a nice bruise for a reminder Rolling Eyes

. Your story was funny, because it is so TRUE, these random moments/outpourings of emotion!

Stella - Hoping you are a 'lady in waiting' by now?

Mamahope - Hoping all is well with you?

Meadow - Good to hear from you. Boo to the headaches, but you're doing the right thing drinking plenty of water (I too was reluctant to take paracetamol in the past, even though I know 'they' say you can). Think DH and I may get away for the night Mon/Tues, and then depending on how the thaw goes, maybe again at the end of the week. Nothing concrete as of yet. Keeping everything so tightly crossed for you and your DH.

HI to eveyone else xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Meadow - Lady In Waiting
Stella - DDET - 06/04 - Lady In Waiting
flutterby - ET - 07/04 (?)
cords - EC - 09/04
TJ - EC - 09/04
Konley - FET - 11/04
Mamahope - DR Scan 03/04
CKJ - DR Scan and trial ET 10/04
leepooh - DR Scan 10/04
peachy - DR starts 05/04 (FET)
completely - DR starts 14/04
MrsHanes - DR starts 15/04
soontobmummy - DR starts 21/04
Cinnoam - Appt 20/03 (Fresh) Further tests recommended
siany - Consultation end of March (Fresh)
Techhead - Starting April (Fresh)
caro33 - Appt 17/04 (DE Donate)

Soontobmummy#1 · 08 Feb 2012

Hi Ladies

Ooooh Im so pleased to be reading the things some of you have been posting, how excited you must be feeling, my very best to each of you and I look forward to reading about your next steps.

Just a quick update...AF still here Smile

and I have started taking the contraceptive pill :-/ ..as random as that sounds my hormones are so all over the place this is the best way for Care to be able to level them out apparantly... Drugs are being delivered next Friday so all is still looking good here and we now have the paper copy of our protocol so im glad I have that to keep my focused on what im doing because my mind is all over the place.

Have a lovely Easter everybody.

Will check back soon x

Stella Star · 24 May 2010

Hi ladies,

Tired but excited! PUPO with 2 blasts grade 1!

Thank u for everyone mentioning me, I will read everyones post once I get few mins of peace. Little nephews are little monkeys. But I am taking it easy...

Just wanted to say to flutterby how fab news about little embies. Presume you will be joining us tomorrow!

How are you coping Meadow?

Lot os love to everyone!

XXXXX

Soontobmummy#1 · 08 Feb 2012

Congrats Stella.....baby dust to you x

Konley · 21 May 2011

Oh wow Stella, some more brilliant news. You really could'nt have asked for it to go better. Take it easy hun xx

nicster · 19 Aug 2010

Stella, that is fantastic news, I am so Pleased for you x can't believe this is the third time we've been in the 2ww wait together x welcome to the wonderful world of pupo x are you staying with your family for the whole 2ww or are you coming home ?

Nicster x

completely new to ivf · 26 Jan 2012

Stella- yaay yay! Buzzing for you! And another one of our lovely ladies with two blasts! Congrats to being 'Lady in Waiting' Love that term. Wishing you all the luck in the world. Can't imagine the emotions you girls are going through, but hopefully soon I will be in your shoes too.xx

Meadow- like your productiveness but sounds like you are seriously bored!

Good luck to Flutterby hopefully ET tomorrow?? Cant wait to hear all the updates.x

Nicster-goodl luck to you also, just read you are also in 2ww. Sending lots of baby dust.xxx

As for me, well my final week of heavy lifting and getting remainder house chores done. Went to a friends bday luncheon at nando's. Hope we all have a great weekend. xxx

caro33 · 21 Feb 2012

Hi all,
Great to hear some peaks in this journey for some of you, especially well done Meadow and Flutterby great news Smile

Lots of PMA to those of you who are getting so much closer now x

Flutterby - just a thought re your cat, there are some plug in diffusers which help pets relax often used short term for house moves, heard good reports although not tried myself, perhaps keep him in most of the time and lots of attention. As for dogs ( i am a any pet person!) they are amazing therapy, I have a Springer, crazy and tiring at times but just the best thing we did and he really is my baby. The walks are good, even when you don't feel like it and it's raining, it freshens you up and clears the head. You can't get too down when you have something depending on you and in return buckets of fun and love, cuddles and never says you're wrong!

take care all,

Caro xx

caro33 · 21 Feb 2012

Just read further down well done Stella !!! Very Happy

brill news, fingers crossed this is your time x

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Stella - So please for you sending lots of baby dust.

CJK - I'm at Manchester.

Nicster / Meadow - Sending you baby dust too.

All my pain seems to be ok at the mo, hope it stays that way,

Hope everyone is doing good.

Leeann xxx

peachy · 26 Oct 2010

Well done Stella . Take it easy and lots of baby dust coming your way xx

flutterby · 16 Mar 2012

Hello everyone

I hope you are all doing alright. Stella and Meadow, especially thinking of you, hope you are both resting up, feeling okay and not obsessing too much lol Lots of PMA and best wishes coing your way. All the best to Cords and TJ - EC Monday? - so not long now. Good luck with your late night injection (presuming we all have same protocol type thing with this regard - sorry newbie)

Thanks for you kind words folks, especially Meadow, Stella, Konley and Caro. It is all so exciting here isn't it. Looking forward to a few more of you folks joining us in the EC/ET frenzy and that dreaded 2ww.

Loved reading of you doggie joy Caro, thanks for the advice. Aw Springers - they are gorgeous, very bouncy though. We thought Cocker Spaniel as not quite so energetic, well a little less anyway. I know we will get a dog one day, its just a matter of finding the right time, but yes I'm sure they are brilliant therapy. In that way much more rewarding than cats who really don't particularly need me that much other than to provide the shelter food and warmth. Well Jake is quite affectionate but the other one Poppy is so aloof. She does like playtime with a ball though. I do love htemboth so much. Oh and thanks for the recommendation of the plug in stress thing for cats. I have considered this already, but by the time I did I thought his stress was getting a bit better but as his stomach problem continues it may be time to try it. I will research more.

So, we got the call at 8.30am and no ET today as our 4 embies are all still doing so well!!! so happy. go embies go! One 8 cell the rest 7 and one grade 1 now and rest grade 2, so they advised we try to go on to blastocyst stage and we'll will have ET on Monday (day 5). We agreed of course and are delighted with this.

so my DP is happy as he can go to the football today (early kick-off so already gone) and I am happy as I can go to a party tonight. Won't really know many people there (DP's running friends) and I feel like I've been in a bit of a bubble for a while now, so despite feeling a bit nervous I think it will do me good. Also thinking I'll go to Zumba tomorrow. Feeling fine since the EC and it may after all be my last chance hopefully in a long while, there's that hopefulness again... Smile

well keep up the pma everyone and I know we will all fulfil our dreams one day

bye for now

xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Whahoo flutterby - I'm loving reading your updates! I'm keeping everything crossed for a lovely blast transfer on Monday. Your numbers are exactly the same as mine, when I had my fresh cycle, except we were recommended a 2dt, so I am especially interested to see how your journey unfolds. The last frostie we will be using (pending our thaw), would be number four (if that makes sense).
I've tried the plug-in diffuser as well, tbh I did'nt think it made any difference, but it's still worth a go (hence us trying in the first place).
Have a lovely evening, and enjoy zumba tomorrow, if you go.
You'll soon be a lady in waiting, and then the fun really starts Rolling Eyes

xx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Meadow - Lady In Waiting - x2 Blasts
Stella - DDET - 06/04 - Lady In Waiting - x2 Blasts
flutterby - ET - 09/04 -
cords - EC - 09/04
TJ - EC - 09/04
Konley - FET - 11/04
Mamahope - DR Scan 03/04
CKJ - DR Scan and trial ET 10/04
leepooh - DR Scan 10/04
peachy - DR starts 05/04 (FET)
completely - DR starts 14/04
MrsHanes - DR starts 15/04
soontobmummy - DR starts 21/04
Cinnoam - Appt 20/03 (Fresh) Further tests recommended
siany - Consultation end of March (Fresh)
Techhead - Starting April (Fresh)
caro33 - Appt 17/04 (DE Donate)

Meadow · 20 Feb 2012

Dear everyone

Great to have your updates flutterby although I know how tense it must be as you wait for the morning calls from the clinic your embies seem to be doing fantastic!!! such good news. Enjoy your party and zumba and Stella and I will be waiting for you on Monday in the 2ww!!!!!

Konley your little embie sending lots and lots of baby dust- I am sure this is a lucky thread and this will be your time!

You know I never really liked the term pupo it sort of reminds me of a caterpillar lol!! so I thought lady in waiting sounded so much nicer and glad others feel the same too!

Well I am getting the most awful headaches awake till 4 pm last night with cold towels on my head etc but had to succumb to paracetamol in the end as I just couldn't take the pain any more, it eased a bit but I still have a headache so won't stay too long here as just looking at the screen is hurting my eyes. So I just wanted to say if you don't here from me till tom or so don't worry am ok but I think I just need to rest and try and get this headache under control- don't usually get them so really sympathising with anyone afflicted regularly with them !!

lots and lots of love to you all will be down but not out!!!

XXXXXX MeadowXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CKJ · 15 Feb 2012

hi ladies

just a quick massage as still no laptop Sad

yay Stella great news! Hope you feel better meadow and hope all you other ladies are keeping well in your various stages and am thinking of you and sending lots of baby dust

xxx

flutterby · 16 Mar 2012

....

.... impatiently waitng for that call........

.....got a bad feeling today, don't know why... .......

........please please let those embies be okay...........

Smile

Happy easter everyone. Hope things are gong well for you today....

x

CKJ · 15 Feb 2012

hey flutterby - sending you and your embies lots of baby dust - keep faith xx

hope everyone else ok?

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Happy Easter!

xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY LADIES Smile

stbm - I agree, the concept of taking the contraceptive pill does seem strange, but all in a good cause eh? You must be getting very excited now, and it will seem even more real once those meds turn up x

Stella - When do you come back to Blighty hun? Hoping you are able to get some r and r while away! Are you going to share with us your OTD? x

completely - Lunch at Nandos sounds as if it was timed just right, after all of your lugging about x

caro - I'm an any pet person too! Your springer sounds full of character and gorgeous too x

peachy - How's the DRing going?? (Side effect free I hope) x

Meadow - I will always think of a caterpillar now whenever I see the term pupo!!! Although when you think about it, perhaps the term is spot on, because of the metamorphisis (sp?) that occurs! Still prefer 'lady in waiting' though.........hope your headache has eased off (not nice at all) x

CKJ/leepooh - Not long until you both move onto the next stage now xx

TJ/cords - Sending you both lots of luck for your EC tomorrow. I know how nervous you must both be for very different reasons, but here's hoping all goes well over the next few days xx

flutterby - You'll soon have your little embryo(s) on board, how exciting, good luck hun x

Mamahope - Are you still there? Hoping you are just busy and that we will hear from you soon x

MrsHanes - One week until you start now! I'm assuming you are a tad preoccupied with Mr Hanes??!! x

Cinnoam - How are you fairing hun? x

Techhead - Hope you are perhaps watching us from a distance, and getting ready to dip into here as and when? x

siany - I see you posted elsewhere, will still keep an eye out for you, and update our list accordingly, Take care x

AFM - Bit of an upset tummy this morning, not sure if it is 'nerves' related, which will impact on my ibs, or whether it is some bug that I have picked up. I hope not the latter, when the 'big' thaw is getting ever closer <gulp>

Kon Kon xxx

ps - Just scrolled down since I have the habit of cross-posting......flutterby I hope you get the call soon, so you can start to relax. We're all thinking positively for you, while you have your patience tested, hugs hunni xxx

Soontobmummy#1 · 08 Feb 2012

Hi Ladies

Happy Easter Sunday.

Ive been reading my protocol and Im wondering a few things and Im guessing that one or more of you may be able to help.
Its says to take Buserelin on day 17 until HCG and then call care on day 1 of subsequent period....how long does it take for AF to happen after starting Buserelin?

Also what is the trial embryo transfer?? What actually happens?

Many thanks for any info.
Take care

completely new to ivf · 26 Jan 2012

Hi ladies.

Can't keep away from here now that all the exciting stuff has started happening for so many of you.x

Flutterby- wanted to wish you lots of luck, love and baby dust for tomorrow, im sure those embies are waiting for you and not the other way round! The anticipation must be making you go lala! Fear not, tomorrow is near, and you will be another lady in waiting! xxx

Meadow and Stella, How is you time going, wishing you've both had a fabulous Easter. Lots of hugs and TLC c=going your way meadow, I really hope your starting to feel better, and those stupid headaches have eased off.x Thinking of you both, and always showering you both in baby dust! x

Tj- Good luck for tmw, will be thinking of you loads.

Cords- All the best for tomorrow, hopefully you'll both be high as a kite! That's the only bit of EC I'm looking forward to, although I am a little embarrassing.A question I have is is the ec drug the same drug you take when you have your wisdom teeth taken out? Once after I had my wisdom teeth removed, I was sat in the nurse's office waiting for oh to come get me. When he got there, he saw me yapping away but says nobody in the room was even talking to me! The dental nurse says I had her laughing the whole way through the surgery, although can't remember any of it! Oopsy..x

Kon Kon- Hey you Razz

Sorry that your not feeling well, hopefully it will be an overnight thing and the sleep will sort it out. Could be your nerves, as not long to go now either! woo woo! When do they actually thaw your ickle embie? Will it be tomorrow then have it waiting or on the actual day? I am sending mucho baby dust and have everything crossed for some great news from you tomorrow or the day after.xx

ckj Loved your cute easter bunny, I'm afraid to say I couldn't resist and ate him and yes was delicious! P.s His name was Lindor. Wink

x
Not long for your scan ! xxxx

Leepooh hows your back have you been taking it easy . xx

Hey to everyone else hope your all doing really well caro, techead, siany, mama hope, sntm. Ps. Great news to you rolling now SNTB xx

I'm going to Manchester centre tomorrow as OH is taking me shopping. He said he'll buy me a new handbag! yaay.x I really want to buy some clothes too, but I'm a tad reluctant as I'm thinking what if I do get pregnant then I won't be able to wear them? Does anyone know how long our jeans are likely to fit? Advice on clothes advice is appreciated.xxx

flutterby · 16 Mar 2012

Hello everyone

Reaching exciting times for many of you now. Keep checking here as well, as love to see people's news, as well as read lovely responses to me of course too.

Konley - I hope you're bearing up okay and your tummy settles soon. Do tell us when they take your little frostie out of the freezer. Fingers crossed for a good thaw out. My tum was upset in the last week of stimming leading to EC and suspect it was just the nerves triggering IBS. Maybe its the same for you although not stimming i guess. (gone the other way and a little constipated and slightly sore - tmi lol). Lots of relaxing prescribed for you my dear.

Completely - lol I keep thinking the same about buying clothes. Need a few, but will it be worth it? Is this the optimism of it being our first time do you think? Sure a few cycles down the line folks don't think the same and are a lot more reserved in their hopefulness. But enjoy the optimism. Its PMA at its best.

Meadow - I hope you are doing alright, any tips for coping with the 2ww? I hope you are managing to fill your time with relaxing activities. And I hope those headaches have subsided now or at lest you are coping with them okay if not. I hope the next few days speed along with out too much trouble for you.

Stella - thinking of you too. Hopefully having a chilled out pleasant time. When are you home? Wishing you all the very best and oh go on I've never done it before but I'll chuck over some baby dust to you and Meadow. There, hope this adds to your good fortune lol

STBM - hey. I think I can help with your query for once - With Buserelin I was advised your AF can be a bit different and I read of several other people saying it can be a few days late. For me it was 2 days later than my normal regular cycle and it was a little bit heavier and much more painful that I've had before, which was a bit pants but knowing it was one step closer somehow comforted me (that and a hot waterbottle and some tlc and sticking to the sofa). Also a trial embryo transfer is something that I didn't have done and noone had mentioned so I asked the consultant after my EC and he said its not necessary. So I don't know how often they do do it and how they decide but I gather they put a small instrument up through the cervix like they do with EC but obviously with nothing to leave there. So must be like the embryo transfer - ie. a 10 minute or less procedure for which you don't need any sedative/ anaesthetic - just a bit uncomfortable apparently. Hope that helps and if anyone comes along and knows better I'd be pleased to be corrected. Still new to all this myself.

Sooooooo after a false alarm when my mum rang at about 11.30 - and I snapped at her as thought it would be the embryologist, we got the call at 2pm and all is well with all 4 embies still. Whahoo! She said they are at a stage named something beginning with 'C'. Immediately forgotten the word. Any idea? Googling to find out all I can think is could be is Compacting morula. Said they looked like cauliflower heads anyway. So very pleased with this again. So our appt is 11 am tomorrow for ET. Lol Completely - you're right, the anticipation sure is sending me lala - or is that the progesterone or the aftermath of the other drugs? Been decidedly grumpy one minute, cheerful the next, then fretting and hoping those embies stay good and will enjoy snuggling in when we are reunited tomorrow. Otherwise feeling good. Also very push paul with my fella - demanidng his attention then when he is annoying me telling him to go away. I must be a nightmare to be with right now. But we have manged to have a pleasant afternoon out to a little local village - had a stroll, look at a crafts fair and had a meal out which was yummy.

Didn't make it to Zumba this morning as was waiting for that call and this evening I have a desire to do some Just Dance thinking that after tomorrow I won't want to be jumping around for a while and how annoyed will I feel if later this week I want to be, and to then think I didn't when i had the chance.

and talking about regret, to try to eliminate anything to regret if this cycle is unsuccessful, I have given it some thought and decided to stop caffeine altogether. I had reduced to 2 mug of coffee a day and then 1 and thought I'd carry on , but no, I've decided that's it - no more. So had my last proper coffee this am and was disappointed that it was a new kind jst bought and it was not that nice! - bummer! You know, if you're giving something up you want the last time to be the best don't you? but no, I will stick to this now and only decaf coffee from here on in. (well till OTD anyway, and if negative I'll enjoy proper coffee and alcohol for a few days at least!)

Oh speaking of which I went to the party last night. Was pretty good, a few nice chats with folks but not drinking alcohol I really do feel a bit left out and not quite in the party spirit. Might give those a miss for now.

Rightee, waffling on, off to dance now. Have a good evening, and bank holiday Monday and catch up soon

Positive vibes to you all

xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

flutterby - Glad to hear from you hun, and so pleased that your good news continues. I'm guessing the same as you with regards to the compacting morula. Tonnes of luck for your transfer tomorrow. Is it one or two that you are having put back? xx

stbm - AF can be delayed for some ladies (no set time frame) when taking buserelin. On my first cycle I was spot on time, but on my second and this cycle I was 4/5 days late respectively.........the trial ET is just like a smear ie speculum used for the purpose of Care knowing your cervix before your real transfer. Nothing to worry about, and takes a matter of minutes. Hope that helps xx

completely - Our frostie is thawed on the day of our fet, so we'll be going right up to the wire on this one. I've read good/bad for thawing success rates, so will just have to wait and see. Feeling much better ta hun, and almost ecstatic at the thought of my last buserelin injection tonight, yipeee, it's been far too long on this cycle!
Have fun picking your handbag tomorrow. Can't answer the clothes question hun, other than I would be tempted to carry on as normal, until you know otherwise xx