CARE Fertility Bulletin Board

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Ladies,

Im just about to start my 3rd and last go at the end of March, I have mixed feelings about it as our last try resulted in a M/C.

Leeann xxx

Stella Star · 24 May 2010

Just popped in to say I have already started.
Think we cycled together before Leeann, Hope I am not wrong....

X S

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Stella,

I think we did hun, where about are you up to hun

Leeann xxx

completely new to ivf · 26 Jan 2012

Hi Stellastar and Leepooh,

just noticed this page and wanted to le you know in general forum there is march April cycle thread already started, there's a good bunch of us on it now, some started,Some starting (today). others in the next weeks or April. Please feel welcome to join up to that one have a good look over.

Wishing you both all the best.

S xxxxx

Stella Star · 24 May 2010

Hi Leeann,

I am on a day 4 of downregging. Start progesterone tablets on the 19th, then ET scheduled for 6th april. So exited and nervous! How are you?
x s

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Stella,

Im ok thx hun, i got mixed feelings at the mo but im sure i'll be ok when we start

So now the feel hun, im due to start my injections on the 23rd, nice one hun not long now.

Leeann xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Hi leepooh and Stella Star (makes my user name sound very dull in comparison Laughing

)

I've only just spotted this thread, doh!

leepooh - I'm on my third attempt too (third time lucky, eh?!) Quite similar to you, in the fact that I had a negative on my first cycle, then a biochemical on my second go (with the transfer of two frosties). This third attempt will be with our last frozen embryo, so a bit of a gamble, but you never know??!! I understand your mixed emotions, I'm pretty much the same. I liken myself to the ostrich, with it's head in the sand (or is it emu, I forget now Rolling Eyes

??).

Stella Star - I'm on day 7 of DR, so we are pretty much neck and neck. As completely has already, said there are a few of us posting on the GF where a cycle buddys thread has been set up, so feel free to hop over if you want? Admittedly we are all at slightly different stages. Just read your signature. Sounds as if you have been through it hun, and all I can say, is hats off to you, for continuing to chase your dream.

GOOD LUCK BOTH OF YOU xx

Meadow · 20 Feb 2012

Hi Leeann, Stella,Konley, Completly New,

I've never had the courage to post before , although I have been following posts on the bulletin board for the last couple of years, but thought I would be brave and start posting, so here I am. I am dr at the moment so same as you Konley and Stella.

I am a bit nervous about what I can post coz I am part of the egg share program and will be a de recipient so I think I have to be vague about dates of scans , et etc . Soooo very very grateful for our donor, been a long wait and lots of ups and downs but finally happening, all seems a bit of a dream at the moment- cept when I am sticking a needle in!

all the best everyone

Meadow xQ

Konley · 21 May 2011

Hi Meadow

and WELCOME to the BB.........I post fairly frequently, but it is the first time I have posted on this thread too. There are a few of us posting on the GF if you want to pop over (under March/April thread). We're all slightly different stages. Well done for being brave enough to post. I think when you are part of the egg share programme, you have to be careful with dates, stages and numbers. Other than that you are good to go, and can join in as much as any of the other ladies. It can be a surreal feeling until the jabbing jolts you into reality. Good luck hun x

Meadow · 20 Feb 2012

Thanks so much for the welcome Konley will come over to the other thread once I get the hang of posting here! Wishing that this 3rd time for you with your little frostie will be lucky.

Stella how are you doing with dr, I seem ok, had one really terrible headache but realised wasn't drinking much water but otherwise feel ok

Leeann not long till you start and like Konley wishing that you will be 3rd time lucky

We had to think ages before we could go down the DE route after so many disappointments and miscarriages but now we made the decision and its all happening we are both feeling really positive and excited .

Meadowxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Thats quite a history you have there Meadow. You must have been through some truly trying times.

I've not had any symtoms with the DR, so would be very pleased universe if it could stay that way. Although if I only have one shot at requesting anything from the universe then it would be that our tiny embryo thaws ok!!! (Oh and a viable bfp thrown in for good measure)!

I reckon one headache is pretty good going!

It's brilliant to hear that you are both in such a good head space, and I hope with all my heart that this works for you, and the other ladies on this thread.

xx

Stella Star · 24 May 2010

HI ladies,

Wanted to post since yesterday, but on my laptop I kept pressing something that always kicked me out when I had a looooong post! AAARGH!!! Evil or Very Mad

So on the 'big' computer now. Laughing

Leeann, I know what you mean about mixed feelings. I have had them before all attempts! Its that we go through this and don't know the outcome. It is so hard. The only thing we have is faith. I just ask angels to help me with the whole process, to guide me and comfort me. So far it has worked. Have you got your drugs yet?

Konley - I have seen your post on a different threads, but we never cycled together. Think you will be in 2ww way before me. I need to be ready for ET on the 6th April, so I will DR for a bit longer. Think we all here have been through our fair share of heartache. Fertility treatment journey is very difficult. But I am glad I had chance to experience it, as it made me who I am. It highlighted some things in my life - hence divorce. Confused

Good that you have no symptoms of DR. I haven't had any headache, just fuzzy head. Have to think very carefully what I do at work to not to make any mistake. Shocked

So far so good. Apart from thrush. Sorry for that info... Embarassed

As I eat very healthily, the only reason I can think about is hormonal change. It is bit better now, but need to make sure it goes completely. Fingers crossed.
When is your embie being defrosted? Or does it depend on how you get on with DR?

Meadow - Hope you are not suffering with any more headaches. I have been part of ES programme before as a donor and have posted dates and results. I have never had a problem. As long as you don't reveal your true identity, I think you are ok. You are hidden behind your nickname, so noone can track you down. But I suppose, just follow what you feel comfortable with.
I am big 'fan' of DE and DD. Have a friend who went through lot herself and after first DE cycle - now has a beautifull baby boy. It is amazing what medicine these days can achieve. I opted for DD as I think about it as an adoption without paperwork and all the hasstle! And when (not if!!!) it works, I will get chance to experience it all. I know it all sounds s simple and you know what? It actually was. It all fell into place. The way things worked. I have had some details about my donors. Law in Czech republic is different. I will not have any info, just age, colour of hair and eyes and education. My egg donor is 20!!!! That is so good! Sperm donor is 26. THey are both tested, and embies will be taken to day 5. It is bound to work!!! Laughing

My body is working for me as I work for it, so BI FAT FINGERS CROSSED! How long did you have to wait for a donor? I have a good feeling about it for you. My friend I mentioned before was 41 when she had a treatment. The fact that you can get pregnant, is a good sign, I am sure it is your time this time too!!!

Oh - looooots of writing! Enough of me.

Hope you ladies are having good weekend and I look fwd to hear from you soon.

Xs

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Stella, Meadow and Konley,

Im on the egg share programme to so I have to watch it with dates, I sometimes write something then think I cant put that lol. Im a donor. I have put dates before too because there are so many women starting on the same date there is no to tell.

Sorry I was on yesterday my head is all over the place at the mo, not just with us starting again soon, my Hubby is not well so he is having quiet a lot of tests done at the but its nothing that can interfere with our IVF.

A friend of mine said to the other if you stop trying so hard it might happen naturally, i went mad at her think I took everything out on her Mad

. I said to her if it was going to happen it would of happened a hell of a long time ago sorry sort of rant over now lol.

Hope you Ladies are all ok xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Evening Ladies

Hi Stella - It's hard to know exactly when I will be having my transfer, but if our frostie survives, then I reckon it could well be around the 6th. Will have a better idea, once AF turns up. Definitely had our fair share of heartache have'nt we, time for some lasting joy instead!!! I see you have a new man on the horizon, can't think of a better way to get over an ex, well that, and a LO of course. Booo to the thrush and fuzzy head though!

Hi leepooh - I hope it is nothing too serious with you DH? Must be a difficult time for you, so no wonder your head is a shed. Tactless git (your friend that is), perhaps she'll think next time, and if she got the residual from everything you are going through right now, don't worry too much about it. If you are good mates you will forgive each other.

Meadow · 20 Feb 2012

Hi Leeann, Stella and Konley,

Konley,yes the road to this point has been difficult but looking forward to what lies ahead- a step at a time Really glad dr is going ok for you- I am doing my injections in the morning and managed to over sleep this morning which caused a frantic whirlwind of activity to get the jab in as quickly as possible! We will all be sending positive vibes to your little snow baby to thaw perfectly when the time comes.

Stella, how frustrating your computer fiasco !! you seem to be ok too with dr, I was expecting all sorts after reading around on the web and then decided to ride it as it comes and to be honest not really troubled with any symptoms at all. You mentioned being a donor previously, what a wonderful gift to give someone - and now with your angels watching over you I am sure you will recieve a wonderful gift yourself this time around. Glad it all worked well with your donors, goodness 20 years old that is really great! It seemed to take ages for us to be matched almost 14 months but on the other hand I think we really needed the time to talk, work thro issues surrounding DE. Finally we got to the point when we were happy and decided to take the very first one we were offered and so it was very easy as soon as Care rang we said yes please!. Interestingly as a bonus all her details hair, eye colour , height CMV status and blood group matched perfectly- so we really feel it is meant to be.

Leeann- thank you for being a donor such a special gift for your recipient- for those of us as recipients a very very very big thank you!!! Oh hope your hubby soon gets better - glad tho the tests he is having to do won't interfere with the process. Big hug Q it is so difficult with 'well meaning' friends and family sometimes it is sooooo hard. I am not particulalry confrontational so it is usually my poor hubby that gets it in the neck if someone winds me up. We decided not to tell a soul just don't have the energy for questions and so called'advice' thats why I thought I will go bonkers I think if I don't have someone to talk too so thought i would try posting

Goodness I seem to be writing an essay!!- I am so intrigued with peoples usernames - I chose Meadow coz I love lying in a meadow looking up at a clear blue sky! I was brought up on a small farm and have many memories as a child sitting in the fields leaning against one of our cows reading a book or just daydreaming

Love MeadowX

Konley · 21 May 2011

Hi Meadow - Ooopsie to over sleeping, bet that gave you a bit of a panic! DH and I actually just plain forgot once, on my last cycle, until nearly 2hrs later, when I suddenly remembered, and it was all systems go! It did worry us both a bit at the time, but never hindered our cycle in any way.
Your childhood sounds idyllic, and creates such a lovely warm image.......mine stems from a mix of my grandparents names (again some of my best childhood memories) Very Happy

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Ladies,

My user name is half my name and I love winnie the pooh.

My friend always put her foot in her mouth without thinking we will be ok im sure.

You dont have to thank me Meadow. But thank you.

I hope your little snow baby will thaw perfectly too hun.

Thank you from my hubby too.

I do my injection at night cos I have bad side effects, I sleep though them lol

Leeann xxx

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Lets hope third time is the charm

Leeann xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

HERE'S TO THIRD TIME LUCKY LADIES - PMA PMA PMA XXX Smile

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Ladies,

Defo Konley Laughing

Meadow · 20 Feb 2012

Hi everyone,

yes third time lucky spring ladies, fingers toes and everything crossed- This for me is a line drawn no IVf after this go- financially just unable to keep on going- so has to work! and PMA it will!

Stella thinking of you, April 6th will soon be here so exciting

Hope u ok Konley so strange but you were in my dream last night we were talking about your little frostie snow baby so sending you and your little one to be lots of fairy dust!

Leepooh hope u are sleeping soundly after the injection I don't know why I didn't think of doing it at night oh well just have to keep injecting 1/2 asleep in the morning

Konley and Leepooh I've joined you over on the other thread- guess easier being in the same place. I can see that there are other ladies like cords and treacle also dr'ing too so quite a group growing for support which will be great- feeling ok at moment - long may it last ! actually abit like it is all a dream to be honest.

Catch u across on the other thread

MeadowX

Stella Star · 24 May 2010

Hi Ladies,

Hope you all had a good weekend.

My username is the name I will call my little baby if it is a girl. Smile

Leeann - how is your hubby? Hope he is lot better. THinking about you. x

meadow - It is amazing that your donor matches you very closely. They say, that children choose their mums and dads. Does not matter which way we get them. My sister has two adopted children, and when the older one was baby, lady at the supermarket could not believe he is not biologically hers. He looked just like her! So weird amazing things happen. Yes I was a donor, and If I am right, and all went well for my Recipient, she should be having baby/ies now in March. I will find out when I get the courage. Smile

Konley - how are you doing? No sigh of AF yet? My should be here today. Feel it in my belly!

I presume I better get over to the other thread... I don't want to stay here alone..... Smile

))

Hope you all have a fab day!

X S

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Meadow, Stella,konley.

Hope your all well, my hubby is alot better thanks.

I havent started my injections yet I start them on the 23rd.

Yes lots of PMA PMA PMA Very Happy

Leeann xxx

leepooh · 12 Apr 2010

Hi Ladies,

Hope everyone is doing ok.

I have hurt my bk think its my sciatic nerve, its killing at the mo Sad

Leeann xxx

Konley · 21 May 2011

Hi Ladies

I'm not really sure if this thread is still going, but only just noticed some of the more recent posts......

Meadow - Gosh, that's a bit cheeky of me invading your dreams. goes to show that this ivf business is on your mind though. I rarely remember my dreams, and it's a real event, with full on story-telling when I do (poor DH)!! Fairy dust happily accepted, and will be returned when needed Wink

Stella - Oh bless your username, absolutely lovely Smile

. Still waiting for AF! Will shoot over to the other thread, to see if yours has turned up?

leepooh - Ouch your poor back. I have never personally suffered with sciatica, but my mum has, and she has been in agony before. I presume you are taking some strong pain relief? Hope you feel better soon x