CARE Fertility Bulletin Board

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Hi guys,

Not alot to report other than i'm just 2 days past my ET (cant believe it goes soooooooooo slow lol) My boobies are killin me Sad

Have read this is down 2 the progesterone and i am absolutely shattered all the time, Went to bed at half 9 last night and didn't wake up til half 9 this morning and that is only because my DP rang from work to see how my day was goin Embarassed

God knows how i am going to cope at work next week, May need to have a nap on my lunch hour!!

Oh yes and i cant stop blummin eatin hehe so tryin to get plenty of fruit in so at least its healthy stuff hehe.

Hope all you ladies are well Smile

xxx

karenl · 08 Nov 2011

Hi Hunnygal/Ali + Jazz, well done ladies on your BFP's knew you coukd do it all of you. Wink

Luv Karen xx

Hi Lisa, hope yr 2ww doesnt dragg too much, tiredness + eating too much is all part + partial if my ivf world anyway, + still is, enjoy + take it easy xx

whalley1411 · 14 Apr 2011

hi all, big congrats to jazz and hunnygal im sooooooo pleased Smile

best of luck to u all!!!

day 12 post icsi transfer today and im still bleeding really heavy now with period type feelings too....... official test monday but did one today as very upset all day, did test about 3 hrs ago and actually was positive (slighty weak) but positive all the same Smile

xxxx is this good news or could it be a false positive due to bleeding??? im very confused as its like im on a period xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
still really trying to stay positive now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hunnygal · 13 Jan 2012

ali and jazz, i rang care today, im booked in for scan in 2 weeks time, 6 july, fingers crossed all will be well. x

karen how llong did you have to wait for scan? x

whalley, i cant really comment on your symptons, but if its a faint positive, there is hope, do rest up, and if you ae worried, contact care for advice, hugs xx

Holbol2012 · 18 May 2012

Yay Hunnygal, ali and jazz! Smile

Sending lots of PMA to you Whalley x x x
Lisa - I know your pain! Sore boobs since ET+1 and still there!
Karen- lots of luck 4 tomorrow, eek!xxxx

Jazz · 14 Nov 2007

Hi Whalley,

If test said positive and you are 12p transfer then it is very unlikely to be false result. Bleeding will not affect HPT result. Only thing that can give false positive is trigger shot which is out of system after 7-10 days so can not be that. There have been women who get positive and it is chemical pregnancy but have not experienced this myself and think that is blood tests not HPT. You need to keep feet up and test first thing in the morning. My advice is use a digital test as result is accurate and can not be misinterpreted. HCG levels in wee will be lower when you have been drinking all day.

Lots of women bleed in first few months of pregnancy so could be very normal for you. My mum had periods up until she was 4 months with my brother. Keep taking meds and rest rest rest. Try and keep feet above heart level (lie down with feet up) this will help slow the bleeding. If bllood is brown it is old blood and should not worry. Any blood can be normal in first trimester of pregnancy and I had a bleed at 17 weeks. I know you are worried but sweetie you have a positive test so things are looking really hopeful. Also the strength of the line apparenty means nothing. Look at me earlier post about the official test. My line was barely visable so did a clear blue and said 2-3 weeks.

I will keep everything crossed for you.

Jazz.xxx

Jazz.xx

whalley1411 · 14 Apr 2011

hi all, did another 2 tests this morning and again said weak positive so im just hoping now for best xxx will put feet up and rest till monday now as still bleeding xxx

thank you for all support and advice, iv much appreciated it last few days xxx
big hugs and hope to all going throu this process xxx

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Hey Whalley, Sending bigs hugs your way, Thinkin of you :-)xxx

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Hi guys,

Just another quick question as i have tried looking up on the internet and go so many different answers lol, talk about confused

Is there anything other than caffeine and creamy cheese ie brie that i should be avoidin, Im on day 3 of my 2 week wait! I am trying to eat as healthy as possible and make sure my body is gettin everything it needs but at the same time i am stressin "oh no wot if i shouldn't eat this?" Absolutely crazy wot this does 2 us eh? xx

hunnygal · 13 Jan 2012

hi lisa,

care gave me an info sheet on foods to avoid:

liver
pate
unpasteurised dairy products
soft mould ripened cheeses?(e.g. brie, camembert)
blue cheeses(e.g. stilton)
raw or partially cooked eggs
undercooked meat, cured meat (e.g.parma ham) or smoke cured meats
unwashed fruits and veg
ready meals that arent thoroughly heated
shark, swordfish or marlin fish
raw shellfish
peanuts
excessive salt

caution

no more than 2 tuna steaks or 4 medium tins tuna per week
no more than 2 potions of oily fish per week(e.g. salmon, sardines or mackeral)
no more than 3 mugs of coffee/6 cups of tea per day

hope this helps you out x

kcare · 16 Jul 2011

Hey ladies!

Can I join you... Had 2 embies transferred to day so am into the lovely 2ww?

Kel x

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Thanks hunnygal that's marvellous. Care gave me a "do's and dont's" sheet but nothing on food? Thanks alot Smile

Hi Kcare, How u feelin? I'm 3 days in and its the longest 3 days ever :-/ xx

Jazz · 14 Nov 2007

Hi Lisa, I did not change diet at all. I am vegitarian so lots of stuff on the list I don't eat anyway. Only thing I did was reduce my caffiene. I also ate nuts including peanuts all the way through 2ww and pregnancy. I did avoid brie and don't like stilton but I think if you have a healthy balanced diet it will lead to a healthy balanced baby.

Hi Kcare great to see you here.

Whalley I think that is great news and a cautious congratulations to you. Trigger shot is well gone now and 3 positive tests in 2 days is brilliant. I am looking forward to your updates and remember feet up.

Love to all other ladies.

Jazz.xx

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Thanks Jazz Wink

Have Stopped the caffeine alltogether, Must admit i love my Tea and Coffee but now its decaf all the way Smile

I'm eating brazil nuts, drinking pineapple juice and full fat milk on top of my 3 set meals and plenty of fruit and veg!! Obviously im PMA to a "happy ending" but if we aren't lucky this time around at least i wont be able to blame my self xx

Hope your well!

Jazz · 14 Nov 2007

Hi Lisa and all,

I think the best way to look at it is that women get pregnant every day (i know we envy them) but they continue to eat rubbish, smoke and drink before they even know they are pregnant. I used to be a drug and alcohol specialist nurse working with crack and heroin addicts. They had very very poor diets and obviously the drugs did not help. The babies were generally fine. Of course some had withdrawel problems but that was with their mums using class a drugs all the way through pergnancy.

I am of course not advocating that you use drugs or drink or smoke and of course risks are higher if you do. What I am trying to say is that we really lose perspective when going through IVF and especially in the 2ww. If this does not work out for you then I rpomise it will be nothing that you did.

I really thought I had messed things up with lugging suitcases and a 3 yesr old around as well as the death of my grandmother and driving 500 miles in 18 hours 2 days after transfer. I am pregnant so it goes to show that if embie is going to stick it will stick. On my last BFP I also did not really rest much. Carried on as normal and have my little boy.

I know it is really tough time for everyone just wanted to try and allieviate some of your worries.

Hope that helps someone.

Lots of love and sticky baby dust to all still waiting.

Jazz.xxx

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Hi Jazz,

Well wot can i say other than thankyou!! That certainly puts alot of things into perspective. To be honest i used to smoke but cant even stand being around it now and really dont understand how women are willing to put there unborn babies at risk through smoking and dont even get me started on drugs... disgusting!! Mad

I know its all down 2 nature I just hope i can be half as strong as all the ladies on here if i am not lucky 1st time Rolling Eyes

and try again. You definately are a GREAT example of a lovely ending for a deserved lady though!!
xxx

Jazz · 14 Nov 2007

Lisa, Thank you sweetie.

Jazz.xxx

AliB81 · 26 Feb 2012

Hey ladies

Just a quick one to say Hi to you all really. Ive been sooo tired the last few days, doesn't bode well for going back to work on Monday lol!!
Great news about scan date Hunny!! I wish I didn't have to wait so long but like you say, every clinic is different!!
Jazz-You have amazing words of advice for everyone!! Hope you're doing ok x
Kcare-Woohoo, you're PUPO!! Wishing you lots of luck x
Whalley-Sounds good honey!! A positive is a positive!! Keep those feet up and I'll keep my fingers crossed x
Lisa-Jazz is right with everything she has said. I didn't change my diet at all although I haven't drunk anything caffienated in around 6 years, it gave me migraines. If I ever have it now it plays havoc with my bladder lol!!

Gonna love you all and leave you. Sorry if I've missed anyone xXx

kcare · 16 Jul 2011

Hey ladies,

Had my transfer yesterday afternoon and I've been exhausted every since....did anyone else feel like this? I expect it's the progesterone. Apart from that I'm feeling fine, taking it easy and doing quite a bit of meditation and positive thinking. Had some twinges but that's it.... Trying not to symptom spot! Xx

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Ha Kcare, It's my first time but im exhausted 2and have been since my ET on Wednesday. Back at work tomorrow just hoping i dont fall asleep on the job lol

It is really hard not 2 sympton spot im constantly lookin things up on the net, Kind of glad im back at work 2mora 2 stop me doin that Laughing

Hope all is well with all you lovely ladies Smile

xx

LittleGem · 26 Apr 2012

Good afternoon all

Kcare & Lisa - congrats on being pupo Smile

hope your embies are getting cuddled up. My OTD is friday and its gone so slow and i dont think ive ever googled as much in my life but its not always a good idea. DH has put me on a google ban.

I dont know if its the utrogestan pessaries but the last 2 days i have been really bloated and constipated so ive tried fibregel and seems to have worked a tiny bit but still mega bloated and uncomfortable, boobs are sore and sleeping and eating loads xx

spud · 17 Nov 2011

Hi everyone
Thought i'd jump in and say hi...so comforting to know that others are going as mad as I am sypmtom spotting Smile

and that there are some good news stories on here too. Good luck to you all!
This is my second 2ww, test is on Mon 2nd. We've got 2 day 3 embies on board and I'm on pessaries as well as on steroids, Clexane, aspirin and oestridiol so don't know what sypmtoms are caused by what. Never had a bfp before. I've been lucky and felt fine throughout, I've got bags of energy becaue of the steroids but I'm sleeping fine which is good. Taking it easy is hard as have to keep asking yourself is this allowed, or what harm will this do but some good advice on this thread.
I've been working from home since ET on Thu and beginning to get fed up so back in the office tomorrow.

We got bad news yesterday from Care that our other 2 embies in the lab we were trying to get frozen had started to degenerate and not good for freezing. Myself and DH are shattered by it as it's exactly the same as last time, they progressed up to blasto then tail off. At least have some comfort that the 2 in the lab were not as good as the 2 put back in me, we kind of knew they wouldn't make it to freeze. It has taken the excitement we had away and just feel this will be a bfn like every other month. I suppose the one thing we all have to have in this game is that tiny little bit of hope that is just jumping up and down in the corner of your mind trying not to be forgotten!

Take car al

Jazz · 14 Nov 2007

Hi Ladies,

Hope you are all doing well and welcome to all newbies. Hope the 2ww is not treating you to badly.

No real change here. Sometimes even forget I am pg until get a twinge or feel a bit odd. Just been busy all day preparing for funeral tomorrow. It is mums birthday today which is difficult. I sent her some flowers and a card as felt that house would be full of flowers for Grandma and wanted her to have something for herself. We will be leaving early tomorrow and getting back late so wont be on the boards. Hope you are all well.

Lots of Love

Jazz.xxx

Lisa.Bell · 09 Jun 2012

Hi Littlegem, Wow me and you are in such similar situations, both first time, 5 day blasts, Ya sound like ya got same symptoms as me 2 Rolling Eyes

My test date is next Tuesday so ya a bit ahead of me on the journet=y Smile

Fingers crossed and best of luck for friday xx

Welcome Spud Smile

Hope all you other ladies are well

AFM - Talk about exhaused!! First day back at work and i could literally go to bed now, To be honest i wont be long Laughing

It has gone a hell of alot quicker than the previous few though so that is a godsend cos think i would have cracked up haha

Lisa xxx

karenl · 08 Nov 2011

Hi Jazz

Hope everythings gone ok today, thinking of you.
How are you apert from the obvious sadness?

Have you heard my news? Twins from my scan, still in shock but both very pleased.
Have you got your scan booked yet.

Take care Hon, thinking of you. Xxx