OHbaby! Forums : Beginning the IVF rollercoaster https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21662 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bikershaz been checking back...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=817477&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#817477 Author: Tanners
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Posted: 27 October 2009 at 10:39am

Hi Bikershaz
been checking back to see if you had any news - and congratulations!!! Good luck for a happy healthy pregnancy!]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=817477&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#817477 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Wow, congrats Bikershaz - that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=816858&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#816858 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 26 October 2009 at 1:21pm

Wow, congrats Bikershaz - that's great news. Hope some of your luck rubs off on me this time!!

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:21:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=816858&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#816858 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bikershaz Congratulations on the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=816760&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#816760 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 26 October 2009 at 10:32am

Bikershaz
Congratulations on the BFP!
Hopefully the BT on Thurs just confirms that.
Wahoo! ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:32:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=816760&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#816760 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tischler Thanks for your message....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=816554&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#816554 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 25 October 2009 at 6:36pm

Hi Tischler

Thanks for your message. I haven't been posting much lately.

Hope you are feeling well. You must have had the transfer by now? How did it go? How are you feeling?

Well I had my BT last Thursday and it was positive :-) I'm very pleased, but also trying not to get too excited yet as I know so many things can go wrong. I'm having another BT on Thursday and then they will tell me the next step.

Will keep you posted.

Look forward to hearing how you are getting on :-)]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:36:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=816554&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#816554 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bikershaz, how&#039;s it going?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=811338&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#811338 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 19 October 2009 at 6:59pm

Bikershaz, how's it going? I had 2nd EC today, so waiting to see how many little embies we get. Where are you at now? Hope things have gone well for you!]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:59:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=811338&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#811338 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone, Thanks so much for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=795640&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#795640 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 October 2009 at 7:05pm

Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for the good wishes.

I have to do my trigger injection this evening and then my EC is Tuesday morning! Scary, scary !!!

Hope everyone is well.

Thanks again, will let you know how it goes :-)]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:05:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=795640&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#795640 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good luck Bikershaz, can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=795536&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#795536 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 October 2009 at 3:47pm

Good luck Bikershaz, can't wait to hear how you get on!]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:47:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=795536&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#795536 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bikershaz Great to hear how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=795272&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#795272 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 October 2009 at 8:40am

Hi Bikershaz
Great to hear how things are progressing and that you're still feeling good. Keep us posted for the date of your EC so we can send lots of positive thoughts your way!
]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:40:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=795272&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#795272 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bikershaz I&#039;m glad to read...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=794673&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#794673 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 03 October 2009 at 11:10am

Bikershaz
I'm glad to read that you are feeling good. EC is pretty close now. Very exciting!]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:10:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=794673&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#794673 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, Hope you are all well. Just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=794496&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#794496 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 03 October 2009 at 12:21am

Hi ladies,

Hope you are all well.

Just thought I would post a quick update. I haven't been around much as work has been pretty frantic, which has been good for me.

I had my blood test and scan on Wednesday and all went well. My follicles are doing their thing and I have to go for another blood test and scan tomorrow.

They said EC could be Wednesday but possibly Monday!! Can't believe I am finally at this stage. Scares me so much!! Anyway I'm staying positive and DH has been fab. He has been doing my injections for me and every night has just made me laugh :-)

I'm feeling very well though. I don't know why but I thought I would have been feeling unwell on the drugs. I have had the odd headache and my tummy feels quite bloated, but other than that I'm feeling very healthy. That could be down to not having a drink for four weeks though :-)

Anyway hope you are all well.

Take care Bert.

Hope things are okay with you Tanners and Tulips.

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:21:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=794496&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#794496 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert wrote:I went to see my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=793158&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#793158 Author: Suzbub
Subject: 21662
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 7:22pm

Originally posted by Bert Bert wrote:

I went to see my surgeon today.   We are now booked in for my hysterectomy on Nov 12.

OH I totally missed this, I am so sorry to hear it.
I have tried to read through all the posts, but maybe I missed something. The choice for surgery was it because you have used up your public funding for treatment?? or was it because your body just isn't playing nice?]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:22:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=793158&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#793158 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert You&#039;ve had to make a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=792793&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#792793 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 2:12pm

Bert
You've had to make a really big decision but you know that you've tried your hardest to have your own family. I hope the operation goes well and I bet you won't know yourself. It will be wonderful to end the bleeding and pain. Take care.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:12:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=792793&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#792793 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : wow 14 months.. god I hope this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=792067&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#792067 Author: Suzbub
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 8:36pm

wow 14 months.. god I hope this cycle works for you...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:36:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=792067&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#792067 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone, I hope it is OK if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=792051&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#792051 Author: gannet
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 8:24pm

Hi everyone, I hope it is OK if I join you.

I started my buserlin injections today as part of a microdose flare cycle. I was surprised at how easy it was to inject myself and that it was no more painful than an acupuncture needle. I know how you are feeling tischler, but I feel so much better now that I have got the first day over and done with.

Bert, I think your attitude is amazing. All the best for your upcoming operation.

Suzbub, I hope you don't have to wait too long on the public list. We are paying for this cycle, but are also on the list (but in Auckland) and I have just received a letter to say our egg collection is next september (we have been on it since July this year), so it will be about 14 months. But hopefully we won't need it because this cycle will work (please please please please please).]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:24:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=792051&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#792051 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Best wishes Bert - so pleased...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791954&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791954 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 6:52pm

Best wishes Bert - so pleased your op is not too far away. I'm sure your life will be much more pleasant without all the difficulties you've been having. I wish you all the best.

Suzbub, welcome!! I don't know about the public system, but I have heard about people using a turkey baster and having 2 successful babies. We can't try it given no sperm, but there's no harm in giving it a go in the meantime!!! Keep us posted!

BTW guys, start antagonist cycle probably early next week (dependent on day AF arrives!!!). Excited/nervous/scared/anxious/apprehensive - anyone else know that feeling!!]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:52:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791954&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791954 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Ladies, Just thought I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791937&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791937 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 6:44pm

Hi Ladies,
Just thought I would pop in to see what has been happening while I have been away and to give you all an update. I went to see my surgeon today.   We are now booked in for my hysterectomy on Nov 12. I am coping surprisingly well over all, but naturally have moments of extreme sadness. (especially when seeing fully pregnant women and babies) I truely hope that all of you end up with your dreams coming true. As for us, we will be making new dreams come true    I am looking forward to not having any more pain or constant bleeding.
I wish every one of you happy healthy babies!]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:44:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791937&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791937 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Suzbub, Welcome aboard! I started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791889&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791889 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 6:10pm

Hi Suzbub,
Welcome aboard!
I started a round of IVF on the public funded program which was stopped part way thru because my body was not responding to the drugs. I was told that the abandoned round would not count against my two rounds of free attempts. I think if the clinic is the one to suggest ceasing the treatment it doesn't count.
As for the waiting....the only suggestion I can give you is, be patient and try not to think about it.

All the best!]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:10:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791889&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791889 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : The other thing I wanted to know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791877&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791877 Author: Suzbub
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 5:58pm

The other thing I wanted to know is:
is there anyone out there trying the 'turkey basting' method while they wait?
http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/homeinsem.html

I got told from someone it was worth trying 'just in case' but wasn't sure if it was something worth doing. :)]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:58:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791877&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791877 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hey, well I am officially waiting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791860&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791860 Author: Suzbub
Subject: 21662
Posted: 30 September 2009 at 5:44pm

Hey, well I am officially waiting to start IVF - it has been really hard coming to terms with this, but DH keeps reminding me that at least there is this as an option... so here I am. Have been lurking and now I figure if I post it, it will make it all true.

I have a question that I keep forgetting to ask.. what happens with public funding if they cancel a treatment cos of problems.. is that counted as one of my two trys?

I hve yet to find out how long the wait list is... I am PRAYING not long.

Any advice how to wait and not go crazy will be greatfully recieved.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:44:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=791860&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#791860 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bikershaz, I&#039;ve been checking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=788464&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#788464 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 8:35am

Hi Bikershaz, I've been checking back periodically to see if you've posted... and there you are! Looking forward to hearing how your scan and BT go on Wednesday, good luck.

Tischler - are you going through the full IVF process again or do you have some frozen embies to transfer? Hope you have been holding up ok.

My operations booked for 19th october, only 3 weeks away now - still a bit upsetting to have this op and disappointed I didn't get my transfer but me and DH are going for gold this month hoping we get a miracle baby on our own, fingers x!. ]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:35:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=788464&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#788464 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bikershaz, nice to hear from you!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=787238&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#787238 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 26 September 2009 at 3:31pm

Bikershaz, nice to hear from you! Hope things go really well on Wednesday. I'm glad the time is flying for you.

Now you're in the midst of the IVF journey, is it what you expected?? Does injecting seem like 2nd nature to you now?? Don't we go through such a lot!

Best of luck, I should be back on the wagon in a week or so, can't wait!]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:31:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=787238&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#787238 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, Hope you are all well. I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=787235&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#787235 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 26 September 2009 at 3:17pm

Hi ladies,

Hope you are all well.

I'm so sorry Bert that this has now ended for you but it is great that you are so positive. I'm trying to think beyond IVF. My DH is great and we are also looking into adoption. If all else fails we are going to do some more travelling, which will be great :-) If this doesn't happen it won't be the end of the world.

Thanks for asking Tischler, how are you feeling? i'm doing very well. I'm now on Gonal F and I have my BT and scan on Wednesday. The time is actually flying by.

Hope everyone is well

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:17:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=787235&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#787235 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert, sounds like you guys have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=782043&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#782043 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 21 September 2009 at 8:09pm

Bert, sounds like you guys have put some really serious thought into this and I'm really sorry it has come to this for you. There will come a point when we all need to make a decision like this, and while it's hard, it's lovely to see that you have plans ahead. I wish you all the very best for the future and what it holds

Bikershaz - how are you getting on??

Waiting game for me, but just wanted to check in on you all.

Take care!]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:09:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=782043&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#782043 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, OMG....its like you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=778423&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#778423 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 17 September 2009 at 7:59pm

Hi Tanners,
OMG....its like you have been listening to our conversations for the last couple of years    We have said exactly the same things you have said! And that is exactly the reason why we are ready to stop now and at peace with our decision not to go any further. We are both turning 40 this year and it is time to get on with our lives. We know there will always be an empty space in our lives but we will do our best to fill it up with lots of fun and exciting things. ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:59:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=778423&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#778423 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert - so sorry your IVF treatment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=778381&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#778381 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 17 September 2009 at 7:25pm

Bert - so sorry your IVF treatment didn't end in success. Sounds like you have had a tough time of it for 5 years and that poor body of yours needs some extra TLC.

I am not sure if this helps but my partner and I started out in this journey with the thought that whatever happens we gave it our best shot and in the years to come we can look back and know that we did everything we could which would enable us to move on if we were not successful. And the most important thing would be that we had each other and our lives will be just as rich and wonderful with or without kids.

Something to ponder - to raise a kid it costs $250,000 - now theres some fab holidays and pedigree pets to love!!!

Tischler - thanks for your reply, I'll be back when i have some dates or any news, til then you take care.]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:25:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=778381&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#778381 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, Blood test confirmed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=778294&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#778294 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 17 September 2009 at 5:47pm

Hi ladies,
Blood test confirmed a BFN . After a very difficult 5 years of trying to work thru all my problems we have decided that this is the end of the road for us. As you can imagine we are gutted but are also looking forward to having the hysterectomy that I so desperately need done, so I can feel 'normal' again. I am so tired of being in so much pain and bleeding for 3 weeks every month. Thank you all for your support during my rollercoaster ride. I wish you all the best for BFPs and happy healthy babies! I will check in from time to time to see how you are all doing.
]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:47:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=778294&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#778294 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tanners - that&#039;s fantastic,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777199&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777199 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 5:35pm

Tanners - that's fantastic, it means you can move forward relatively soon!! So happy for you ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:35:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777199&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777199 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bert I was so hoping you would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777197&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777197 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 5:32pm

Hi Bert
I was so hoping you would get your BFP after getting all the way to the end of this cycle, so sorry to hear your little embie didn't stick in there. Take care of yourself and definitely don't give up hope.

Tischler - such great news for you, it definitely helps to have another plan on the horizon to stay positive and know that there is now a next step.

I too am feeling more positive after finding out my partners health insurance will pay for my operation and him and FA are making sure it happens asap so looks like it'll be in october! ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:32:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777197&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777197 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bert, what can I say, it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777117&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777117 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 4:31pm

Hi Bert, what can I say, it's a terrible terrible position to be in, and it's so not what we want. You definitely need to wait to hear tomorrow, and there is always the glimmer of hope ( although I know I was shattered everytime they rang me to confirm what I already knew but was secretly hoping was wrong).

Please go and do something for YOU and take the time you need to grieve. My meltdown last week was absolutely essential after all I'd been through.

Just to give you a bit of hope, our specialist has decided to allow us to do another IVF cycle by disregarding (as such) my FSH level given the 'success' we had last IVF cycle (8/9 eggs fertilising) - so there is always a next step.

As everyone has said to me, don't ever give up hope

Please take care ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:31:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777117&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777117 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bert, So sorry to hear that. Take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777028&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777028 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 3:27pm

Hi Bert,

So sorry to hear that.

Take care.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:27:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777028&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777028 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Me again....this afternoon my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777018&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777018 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 3:17pm

Me again....this afternoon my period is doing its normal 'very heavy' flow thing, so there is absolutely no doubt in my mind what the results will be tomorrow. Guess the clinic has to have a test done to make it 'official'. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:17:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=777018&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#777018 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, Thanks for your positive...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=776818&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#776818 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 12:10pm

Hi ladies,
Thanks for your positive thoughts. The bleeding got a bit heavier last night.....it is still light by my normal standards but it is definitely more than spotting now. Feeling pretty gutted. But I guess the test tomorrow will be the clincher. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:10:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=776818&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#776818 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bert, Wishing you the best...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=776445&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#776445 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 7:14am

Hi Bert,

Wishing you the best of luck for Thursday.

Hope you are feeling well Tulips :-)]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:14:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=776445&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#776445 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert Don&#039;t give up yet. Your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=776043&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#776043 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 15 September 2009 at 6:10pm

Bert
Don't give up yet. Your body might just be playing tricks on you. Fingers crossed for Thursday.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:10:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=776043&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#776043 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tulips, Well...a change in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=775546&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#775546 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 15 September 2009 at 11:48am

Hi Tulips,
Well...a change in plans for me. Last night I started cramping and woke up this morning with some very dark spotting. Rang the clinic this morning and they want me to take the PT on Thu instead of Sat. So I decided to take a HPT which came up neg. I am not holding out much hope for myself but keep trying to think of you and all the spotting you have had. Probably grasping at straws, but you have already proven it can happen.

I am glad you were able to move your scan up...it will be so awesome to see your little one growing! I will keep in touch.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:48:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=775546&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#775546 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert Not long now. HPT - will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=775039&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#775039 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 14 September 2009 at 7:10pm

Bert
Not long now. HPT - will you or won't you??? I did the first round but waited this time. My stomach is really bloated. I am going to have a scan next week instead of waiting until the school holidays.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:10:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=775039&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#775039 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, That was so sad to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774702&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774702 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 14 September 2009 at 2:17pm

Hi Tanners,

That was so sad to read. You really should try and stay positive, easier said than done, I know.

Also you can't blame yourself.

My mum had a twisted uterus and still managed to have me naturally. They didn't find out until she had a hysterctomy!!

There are other options.

Take care.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:17:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774702&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774702 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Thanks for all your responses...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774435&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774435 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 14 September 2009 at 10:22am

Thanks for all your responses ladies. Trying to stay positive but also can't help but feel that was our last best chance. There are no blastocysts to freeze at the moment and they are the best chances of going through a thaw process, so the reality is our odds have now dropped quite dramatically.

I also can't help feel it will break my heart if I am the reason we can't have kids!

Good luck to all of you and wishing you BFP's and happy healthy preganancies. You are all gutsy women!
]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:22:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774435&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774435 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tanners That is awful. I really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774094&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774094 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 13 September 2009 at 6:12pm

Tanners
That is awful.
I really feel for you. This IVF process is so unpredictable.
At least those 2 embryos can be transfered another time. Look after yourself. Things will hopefully work out in the end!]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:12:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774094&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774094 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, I&#039;m so sorry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774093&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774093 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 13 September 2009 at 6:11pm

Hi Tanners,

I'm so sorry to hear about your awful experience. It must be horrible to go through so much pain and still be told they cannot do the transfer. Try and stay positive for the two frozen embies. take care.

Not long to go for you Bert, keeping everything crossed for a BFP :-)]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:11:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774093&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774093 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tulips...your counting is spot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774089&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774089 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 13 September 2009 at 6:01pm

Hi Tulips...your counting is spot on 6 more sleeps for me. I am SO tempted to do a HPT this week but will try to refrain. I have stopped feeling much in the way of bodily 'action' over the last couple of days, but I have noticed that my tummy does feel firmer than normal. Once again, it could just be wishful thinking. But we will find out soon enough. Glad to hear you are taking it really easy. It is probably the best thing for you.

Tanners...I am SO sorry to hear that your transfer was so traumatic. That is just aweful to go thru that. But I am glad they were at least able to freeze your embies. Ours just didn't seem to continue developing. We had one that made it to the Blastocyst stage (which is the one I am carrying around now), and one other that they thought had a chance but didn't quite get there. The others all kind of fizzled out. I must admit my transfer was by far the easiest part of the whole process for me. Just goes to show you, everyone is different.   I sure hope you are able to get your procedure done soon so you can give your 2 little embies a nice warm cozy home instead of that freezer    Please keep us informed.

Edited by Bert]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:01:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774089&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774089 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Oh Tanners, I&#039;m so sorry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774028&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774028 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 13 September 2009 at 3:58pm

Oh Tanners, I'm so sorry to hear that. That totally sux Hang in there though, there are quite a few positives in your comments.

The great thing is that you have 2 embryos which they can freeze, and best to put them back when things are in good shape rather than trying as it is and having no success.

I totally understand re: the FSH ... however isn't that just for egg development? I would have thought they could transfer at any time irrelevant of FSH.

I'm sure all is not lost, so please stay positive - I look forward to hearing how things go further down the track for you.

Take care

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:58:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774028&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774028 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Really bad news for me today,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774023&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774023 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 13 September 2009 at 3:42pm

Really bad news for me today, unfortunately no transfer - we even had the 2 perfect 8cell embryo's but they couldn't insert them as they couldn't find the opening into the uterus because my cervix was twisted up.

Two separate specialists tried (with no anaesthetic) the pain was excruciating, think I almost passed out a couple of times.

So devastated to get this far only to be stopped at the final hurdle. Now our embryos have to be frozen at 8cell stage - I thought they took them through to Blastocyst b4 freezing? In the meantime i will need to have an operation to try and fix this problem so we can try again. The problem is my FSH before this was 14.4 - at 15 they cut off any attempt at trying, plus I have just turned 40. Hope all is not lost.

.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:42:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774023&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774023 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, Hope all went well. Thinking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774022&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774022 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 13 September 2009 at 3:38pm

Hi Tanners,

Hope all went well.

Thinking of you :-)]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:38:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=774022&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#774022 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners Won&#039;t tell you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773444&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773444 Author: BethG
Subject: 21662
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 5:52pm

Hi Tanners

Won't tell you what happend at my transfers, but I will say that having a full bladder was very uncomfortable

When the doctor was telling us what to expect, I was more excited about being able to go to the loo than the actual transfer ]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:52:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773444&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773444 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tanners Both my transfers have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773438&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773438 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 5:43pm

Tanners

Both my transfers have been simple and painless. Afterwards, I lay still for longer this time around. Savour the moment!

Thinking of you tomorrow.]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:43:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773438&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773438 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi guys, just lurking to see how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773437&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773437 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 5:43pm

Hi guys, just lurking to see how it's going for you all. Good luck for tomorrow Tanners - transfer is very simple. Just make sure they keep your legs up for about 5 minutes directly after (to help it settle or something!). It's really just like a glorified smear. They showed us a pix of our embryo before it transferred so that was awesome.

Sounds like things are all go for you guys, best best best of luck for a BFP each ]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:43:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773437&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773437 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone, Tanners, that is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773374&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773374 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 4:07pm

Hi everyone,

Tanners, that is great news, I'm so pleased for you. You must be thrilled. Good luck for the transfer tomorrow :-)

]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:07:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773374&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773374 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone Yayyy the eggs are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773250&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773250 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 1:05pm

Hi everyone
Yayyy the eggs are dividing - 3 at 4cell, 1 at 6cell and 1 at 2cell, hopefully the precious little things keep going to 8cell for my Transfer tomorrow. Because of my age I will have 2 embryos transferred, so wrapped we have made it another step closer.

Bert - quite surprised that you had no embies to freeze after how well they were dividing - did the clinic wait til your embies got to blastocyst stage?

Bert/Tulips - what happens at Transfer? Trying to find some material on what to expect. Don't think my body has recovered from EC yet, it feels like it has been put through the wringer!]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:05:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773250&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773250 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert Am I right - 7 more sleeps?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773171&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773171 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 12 September 2009 at 11:02am

Bert
Am I right - 7 more sleeps? You don't seem to be too stressed. Watch out - your cat could be in demand if it can sense embryos implanting!
My spotting has almost stopped completely - phew. I am a bit scared to do too much, so being quite lazy with housework, gardening, etc.
Hopefully we will be comparing our pregnancies very soon! ]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:02:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=773171&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#773171 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Afternoon ladies, Glad to hear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=772498&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#772498 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 11 September 2009 at 3:29pm

Afternoon ladies,

Glad to hear everyone is holding up.

Bert, that did make me laugh about Friends. Do you know I always sing the little song Phoebe sings :-) So funny and cute. I know every time AF is due, I find something in the slightest little thing!! Crazy.

Fingers crossed for everyone.

Thanks for the info Tanners, it's all quite scary now.

Hope all goes okay and the eggs multiply.

Has anyone considered adoption?

Have a great weekend :-)

Edited by bikershaz]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:29:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=772498&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#772498 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, I think I am holding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=772099&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#772099 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 11 September 2009 at 10:05am

Hi ladies,
I think I am holding up pretty well. I have been so busy at work that I haven't had alot of time to think about it during the day, which I think is a huge help. The evenings are the hardest because when I sit and relax I start feeling all these little twinges and naturally wonder if that was the embie implanting    Yesterday I even had some very faint brown spots in my mucus. It is so hard to not try to analyse every little thing. Even my cat is acting weird around me!....what does THAT mean??? It was quite funny last night I watched a Friends re-run when I got home and it was the one where Phoebe gets implanted with 5 of her brother and sister in laws embryos. She tested positive a few hours after the implant! TV has a lot to answer for! LOL!   Anyway, I am hanging in here. The pessaries are not flash, but I don't mind them too much. But the idea of having to use them for 9 weeks is a bit of a pain. Oh well....we do what we must. Only a week to go.

Tulips.....how are you feeling now? Still having lots of spotting?

Tanners....it is such a lottery from here on out. We did not end up with any embies to freeze, so you never know what will happen in the lab. Just goes to show, this could be what has been happening on our bodies all along.    Fingers crossed for at least one good healthy one on Sunday!]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:05:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=772099&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#772099 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Morning ladies I just had the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=772081&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#772081 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 11 September 2009 at 9:50am

Morning ladies
I just had the call from the clinic and from 9 eggs we had 5 fertilise naturally, 1 was abnormal and 3 didnt take. Now I just need at least one of those to multiply to 8cell within 3 days and we can transfer on Sunday. Just taking one day at a time now, so great we got this far but still feels like a long way to go.

Bikershaz - As for EC, I remember the nurse telling me the drugs were really strong and would start to take effect any moment and the next thing I remember it was all over. I have complete memory loss over that time! Felt pretty woozy afterwards and uncomfortable and unfortunately had alot of bleeding which is slowing down now.

Bert - how are you holding up? Fingers crossed for you!]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:50:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=772081&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#772081 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert How are you going? Counting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771624&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771624 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 10 September 2009 at 6:58pm

Bert
How are you going? Counting down the sleeps? No doubt you are loving those pessaries. I really really hope you get a BFP!]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:58:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771624&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771624 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners.....WELL DONE! I am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771337&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771337 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 10 September 2009 at 2:15pm

Hi Tanners.....WELL DONE! I am so pleased that you got 9 eggs. You are right.....now is when mother nature steps in....you have done everything you can. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Let us know how your little ones progress please.
]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:15:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771337&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771337 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hey Tanners, I kept checking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771330&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771330 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 10 September 2009 at 2:05pm

Hey Tanners,

I kept checking to see if you had posted.

That's fantastic news :-) You must be thrilled.

How was the EC? I'm quite anxious about that part!!

Take care and get lots of rest.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:05:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771330&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771330 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good afternoon ladies, well had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771302&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771302 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 10 September 2009 at 1:54pm

Good afternoon ladies,
well had EC this morning and would you believe it but we got 9 eggs I'm so wrapped especially after my overly anxious day yesterday, think it just hit me how badly I want this to work.

Now it is up to mother nature, will get a call in the morning to see how many fertilise and if all goes well it is Transfer on Sunday.

Thanks again everyone for your positive thoughts and caring words, my DH has just been so amazing and supportive through all this but there's only so many times I could tell him how anxious I was so this forum has been a great place to vent the overflow!

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:54:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=771302&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#771302 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good morning ladies, Hope you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770992&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770992 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 10 September 2009 at 8:54am

Good morning ladies,

Hope you are all well.

Tanners, how did EC go? Hope you are okay.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:54:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770992&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770992 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tanners I am continually learning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770541&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770541 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 09 September 2009 at 6:11pm

Tanners
I am continually learning things about IVF. I didn't realise that people could ovulate before EC.
I'm sure you'll be fine. All the best for tomorrow morning. ]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:11:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770541&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770541 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Thanks Bert and Bikershaz - trying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770203&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770203 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 09 September 2009 at 1:56pm

Thanks Bert and Bikershaz - trying to stay positive and not to think about it too much but it is consuming me today. They say 5% ovulate before EC, hoping life isn't that cruel to me!

Bert - congratulations on joining the PUPO club! Fingers crossed for the 19th.

Bikershaz - think I am on a different 'protocol' to you because I got a heavy AF within 3 days of starting on the Buserilin and Puregon. Great to hear the injections are going well so far.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:56:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770203&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770203 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, I don&#039;t think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770072&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770072 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 09 September 2009 at 11:58am

Hi Tanners,
I don't think you need to worry about ovulating early, as the buserilin is meant to keep you from doing that.   I also had some clear discharge after my trigger.   I know it is scary and hard not to think about what if there are no viable eggs when then get in there. But try to stay positive! You don't need the added stress. All the best for tomorrow!

Bikershaz......I started on BCP on day 21 of my cycle and then started the Buserilin on day 28.   Then I got my cycle again on day 49 (I was told that is a good sign of down regulation).....a much longer cycle than normal, but the drugs are controlling it a bit more.   I have also felt alot more tired than normal since starting this whole process. Not sure if it is the drugs or the emotional side taking it out of us!

Edited by Bert]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:58:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=770072&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#770072 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Sorry one more question. How...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769977&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769977 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 09 September 2009 at 10:08am

Sorry one more question. How long were you taking drugs before AF arrived? Should it arrive around day 28 (which is normal for me)?

Finding the drugs okay so far, although feel really tired and I'm not sure if that is me or the drugs!!

Edited by bikershaz]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:08:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769977&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769977 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hey Tanners, hope all is okay....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769967&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769967 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 09 September 2009 at 10:04am

Hey Tanners, hope all is okay. I can't offer any words of advice but I'm sure they would tell you. Try and stay positive and all the best for tomorrow. Will keep everything crossed for you :-)

I found this about going through the IVF process and also prior to it. Just thought it might be of somer interest.

www.thebridgecentre.co.uk/.../Bridge%20-%20Preparing%20for%20IVF.pdf -

Hope everyone is well.]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:04:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769967&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769967 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone I&#039;m having a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769849&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769849 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 09 September 2009 at 8:28am

Hi everyone
I'm having a bit of a anxious time at the moment as my BT yesterday showed my E2 levels had completely hit a plateau after being put on the one more night of stims. The doctor had said you start to lose them (I presume follicles/eggs) if you hit a plateau? So I was told to take my trigger shot last night which I did but now panicking that I will ovulate early. I am having a clear discharge today as well - did anybody else have this. Am I ovulating early???

EC is scheduled for tomorrow morning - praying and hoping we still have everything in there!]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:28:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769849&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769849 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tulips.....thanks for the info....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769601&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769601 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 8:46pm

Hi Tulips.....thanks for the info. Every little bit of info is worth considering. I was told most of those things but certainly not about the orgasms! That was a bit of a shock! Our nurse said protected intercourse was ok, not sure what we will do about this one now    It has been quite a funny evening trying to figure out what is 'safe' to eat now and what isn't. Thank goodness for the internet! We are suddenly finding ourselves looking at everything differently......or at least more closely. WOW....we are still trying to get our heads around how far we have gotten.   ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:46:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769601&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769601 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert You&#039;ll now get to see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769417&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769417 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 6:41pm

Bert

You'll now get to see why it is called the dreaded wait. My clinic only told me not to get too hot but here are some rules I've read:
No tub baths or swimming for 48 hours after replacement, No intercourse or orgasms until the fetal heartbeat is seen on ultrasound, or the pregnancy test is negative, Do not undertake excessive physical activity such as jogging, aerobics, or tennis, No heavy lifting. You may return to "work" after 24 hours of bed rest (getting up for bathroom and meals only) and one to two days of light activity.
Who knows what the secret is! Thinking of you.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:41:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769417&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769417 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies!I am officially part...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769360&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769360 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 5:17pm

Hi ladies!   I am officially part of the PUPO club! Blood tests on 19th to see if I graduate. What a bizzare day today! The transfer went really smoothly which was a nice change. It is very weird to sit here and look at the ultrasound photo they printed for us.....we can see the little bubble the embryo is in, which is sitting nicely in my uterus. Now we wait.........

Tischler......very sorry it didn't work out for you this time. This is SO frustrating for so many of us. But don't give up hope. We will be thinking of you and waiting to hear what lies ahead for you.

Bikershaz.....yes, I chose to avoid alcohol (which wasn't easy!) as well as cut back on caffeine, but I didn't worry about my diet at all. I think they suggest doing all that as an extra 'help', but don't know how much it really does. You will be amazed how quickly the injections become 'routine'.

Tanners......is tonight the night? (for the trigger)
]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:17:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769360&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769360 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi guys, BT results today - BFN...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769324&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769324 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 4:52pm

Hi guys,

BT results today - BFN as expected.

Bad news is that FSH level is now 17 and needs to be 15 or less to do a cycle.

I had to go to a teleconference committee meeting just after I heard that news, thank goodness it wasn't a videoconference!!!!!

I've managed to bring a review date forward to next Wednesday to see what options (if any) we have from here.

I will touch base and let you guys know, but I think I will be withdrawing from the forum for a while until I get my head around life.

I so hope you all get BFP's soon. This IVF is just so hard and we are all extremely gutsy women to go through it.

GOOD LUCK ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:52:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=769324&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#769324 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, Thanks for that....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768985&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768985 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 12:48pm

Hi Tanners,

Thanks for that. I love that, the pin cushion club :-)

Hope you are feeling well. You should find out when EC is soon.

Have you had your trigger injection yet?

Take care :-)]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:48:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768985&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768985 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Bikershaz Welcome to the pin...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768885&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768885 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 11:14am

Hi Bikershaz
Welcome to the pin cushion club!
I read something about avoiding caffeine, coca cola and any artificial sweetener fizzy drinks through this whole process - any kind of stimulant really. As for alcohol, I think the odd glass is ok but they ask you to cut it out if you can. ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:14:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768885&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768885 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good morning ladies, I just wondered...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768840&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768840 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 08 September 2009 at 10:35am

Good morning ladies,

I just wondered if you avoided caffeine and alcohol while having the injections.

I am trying very hard to cut down on caffeine. I don't drink that much alcohol anyway, but I'm going to stop it completely.

Is there anything else to avoid?

Hope everyone is having a good day ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:35:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768840&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768840 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Just wanted to let you know I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768496&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768496 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 07 September 2009 at 9:02pm

Just wanted to let you know I had my first injection, given by DH. I didn't feel a thing! I was so suprised.

I feel like I'm a proper member of this posse now

Take care.]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:02:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768496&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768496 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi all was lurking as keen to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768438&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768438 Author: Shopa
Subject: 21662
Posted: 07 September 2009 at 8:16pm

Hi all was lurking as keen to see how you are all doing, congrats on all those who have had BFP! Bert you are doing really well with you embies all the best!

I am 27 weeks preg now and all going well. Wishing you all the best!

Shopa]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:16:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768438&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768438 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Lots happening this week. Whether...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768355&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768355 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 07 September 2009 at 6:36pm

Lots happening this week.

Whether you are having your first injection, egg collection, transfer or BT result - I wish you the best of luck!]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:36:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768355&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768355 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hey Tanners, That&#039;s great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768062&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768062 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 07 September 2009 at 3:32pm

Hey Tanners,

That's great news, I'm so pleased for you. It must feel very strange for you now it's all happening. Please us posted :-)

Drug training went well, although she said it may be better to do it in the evening (after you having to inject yourself on the bus, I thought this might be best :-)). So DH seems happy (maybe too happy) to inject me and we are going to start this evening.


Bert, that sounds very positive, they are doing exactly what they should be doing :-)

Tischler, retail therapy is always a good idea :-) Good luck for your BT.

Hope everyone is well and keeping positive :-)
]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:32:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768062&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768062 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, Had another scan and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768048&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768048 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 07 September 2009 at 3:25pm

Hi ladies,
Had another scan and BT this morning and up from 6 follicles to 12 (including 2 on the left ovary)! YAYYY!!! Was told to trigger tonite but have just had a call from the clinic to tell me my E2 (estrogen levels) have gone up positively up from the expected 6000 to 8500 so am on another night of Puregon and will trigger Tues night. Starting to feel a bit surreal now with EC this week, also excited, nervous, anxious and everything in between.

Bert - good luck for an implant tomorrow! Your embryos sounds like they are thriving and multiplying nicely just as they should.

Tischler - your retail therapy sounded like just what the doctor ordered. Good luck for your BT tomorrow.

Bikershaz - how did your drug training go?]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:25:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=768048&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#768048 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : I&#039;d also take it as a positive...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=767290&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#767290 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 06 September 2009 at 6:19pm

I'd also take it as a positive Bert, developing them on to blastocyst stage apparently gives you a much better chance!! Yay and for the fact that you have so many to grow on, that's fab!

My AF was reasonably heavy yesterday but has lessened somewhat today. TMI here so stop reading if you don't want to read details ...... hasn't been bright red at all, dark brown and wee bit of dark red. Thanks so much Tulips for sharing what yours was like, maybe a glimmer, but then I don't have fibroids.

Had a really emotional day yesterday but a nice dinner out with DH who was really supportive. Got to love him

We retail therapised today - bought a station wagon!! We figure we'll need a bigger car when bubs comes along to fit the car seat in and the pram in the back - so quite exciting! Positive thinking here obviously (but we will have good use for it anyway).

Good luck everyone this week! Will keep you posted.]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:19:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=767290&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#767290 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert Those embryos have been busy....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=767262&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#767262 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 06 September 2009 at 5:47pm

Bert
Those embryos have been busy. The clinic obviously thinks it is better to let them get to blastocyst stage. All the best for Tues!]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:47:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=767262&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#767262 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone...well, we did NOT...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=767195&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#767195 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 06 September 2009 at 4:16pm

Hi everyone...well, we did NOT have the implant today after all. The nurse called this morning to tell us out of the 6 fertilised eggs we had on Friday, we now have 1 embie at 5 cells, 2 are at 8 cells, 1 is at 9 cells and 1 is at 12 cells and 1 embie did not divide. So they want to wait until Tuesday to give them a chance to develop further. I was looking forward to being able to say I got pregnant on Fathers Day, which naturally would have made it a bit special for my DH, but in the scheme of things, it isn't a biggie.

Tanners....good luck for tomorrow. Every step feels like a big one. And I know I was really happy to see the end of the injections!]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:16:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=767195&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#767195 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi everyone thanks for all your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766992&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766992 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 06 September 2009 at 9:30am

Hi everyone
thanks for all your support and kind words on here, it really does make a difference. I'm hopeful and looking forward to my scan and BT tomorrow because if all goes well I trigger Mon night.

Tischler - hope your AF is a false alarm and your BT shows a positive result, thinking of you and wishing you good luck.

Bikershaz - good luck with your drug training and 1st injection tomorrow.]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:30:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766992&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766992 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tanners - where are you located...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766888&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766888 Author: BethG
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 10:04pm

Tanners - where are you located and where are you going for treatment?

I am going through Fertility Plus in Greenlane and I have found everyone there extremely nice. I am always saying to DH when we leave that the nurses and doctors there are nice.

Tischler I just read your post in this thread, and after giving you my condolences in another thread I now wish to withdraw it.... I will wait to hear from you after you have your BT that it is positive and then give you my congratulations!!!!!!

I also had to embryos replaced and wonder the same thing as Tulips - that one has implanted but not the other. Let us know eitherway once you have your results.

I will keep my FX'd for you in the meantime

Edited by BethG]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:04:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766888&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766888 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners.....very sorry to hear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766850&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766850 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 9:09pm

Hi Tanners.....very sorry to hear about your day. The last thing any of us need is added stress right now. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get a few more embies before collection day.

I didn't hear from the clinic today, so I guess we are off for implant tomorrow as planned. I will be in touch afterwards.]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:09:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766850&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766850 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tischler What can I say. I am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766746&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766746 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 6:37pm

Tischler
What can I say. I am spotting lightly everyday (brownish colour) and somedays it is red & heavier. I have fibroids so I'm blaming them. Apparently some women do bleed in early pregnancy. I can only hope that my embryo is hanging on tight.
So you just never know. As you had two replaced, you may bleed if just one implants.]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:37:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766746&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766746 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Gosh Tanners, hearing about your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766730&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766730 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 6:22pm

Gosh Tanners, hearing about your cat has made me teary too - that's so sad

I also only had follicles on 1 side initially too so don't be too concerned, although by the time of collection there were a couple that they took eggs from even though they weren't big enough.

Can't believe what the specialist said - certainly sounds like good reason for a complaint letter afterwards.

Good luck for transfer on fathers day Bert

AF arrived for me this morning GUTTED. I will be ringing in on Monday morning to see if I can have my blood test then instead of waiting til Tuesday, cos if it's absolutely a BFN then I'll be wanting to get back in the spa ASAP!!!

Just out of curiosity Tulips, how heavy was your bleeding before you got your BFP?? Just wondering if there's ANY chance I still could be ....... ]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:22:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766730&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766730 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tanners I&#039;m so sorry about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766722&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766722 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 6:12pm

Tanners

I'm so sorry about your cat. That is such a sad end to your day.

Life can sure be cruel sometimes. Hopefully there is a happy ending to your round of IVF.]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:12:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766722&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766722 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tanners, Hopefully the other...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766634&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766634 Author: bikershaz
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 3:52pm

Hi Tanners,

Hopefully the other follicles on the right are okay and you get your eggs. It's very scary to go through all of this and not even know if you can produce eggs. The doctors sounds horrible! i think I would be tempted to say something. Surely they must realise how difficult this is, without having a doctor who isn't understanding!!

So sorry to hear about your cat. I really do feel for you.

Take care.]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:52:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766634&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766634 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, had my scan today and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766566&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766566 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 05 September 2009 at 2:45pm

Hi ladies,
had my scan today and absolutely NO follicles on the left ovary, that was a huge shock, thankfully there were 6 follicles on the right so really hoping we have a couple of eggs in there. My Estrogen levels are where they should be though and hopefully heading towards the 6000 mark for Monday. So next BT and scan on Monday and hopefully trigger Monday night.

The doctor on today was quite abrupt, I'd never met him before and he didn't even introduce himself and referred to me as "vintage". I though he was really rude and made me feel like I was just another statistic to him. Hope I don';t get him for my EC, and probably no point in complaining because it seems you don't have a choice in who you get for EC or the Transfer it is just what specialist is on that day!

Had some devastating news when I got home though, our little persian cat who is totally an indoors type, wandered outside and must have tried to cross the road and has been hit. My partner and I cant stop crying, she was everything to us.

Not a good day! ]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:45:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766566&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766566 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi Tulips...Phew! I am so pleased...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766099&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766099 Author: Bert
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 September 2009 at 8:04pm

Hi Tulips...Phew! I am so pleased to hear your hcg is still increasing! You gave me a fright!   How exciting.....that first scan will be incredible!

So I got a call from the clinic this afternon telling me we are booked in for the implant on Sunday I am hoping its a sign (being Fathers Day and all).

Tischler.....good to know the frozen transfer is a bit less 'involved' I was curious about that.

I guess I need to get used to the sore boobs for awhile.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.   I will let you know the status of our embies tomorrow ]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:04:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766099&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766099 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert Wow - 6 embryos is a great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766051&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766051 Author: tulips
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 September 2009 at 7:21pm

Bert
Wow - 6 embryos is a great result. In my first round of IVF my boobs were really sore until about a week after transfer. It is also a symptom of the pessaries. Now that I'm pregnant they are sore everyday but I don't mind!

I got another BT result today. HCG is up to 1582. So I am booked in for a scan on Sept 29th. I might tell a few more people once I see that heartbeat. It makes me emotional thinking about it.
]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:21:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=766051&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#766051 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Oh and Bert, good luck with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765828&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765828 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 September 2009 at 4:01pm

Oh and Bert, good luck with the Utrogestan - ugh, messy but a necessary evil

One of the good things about my frozen transfer is it's a natural cycle so no pessaries needed!!!! ]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:01:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765828&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765828 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : 6 fertilised is fanstastic Bert,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765818&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765818 Author: tischler
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 September 2009 at 3:57pm

6 fertilised is fanstastic Bert, when are they planning the transfer? It does all of a sudden go really fast, you're right.

No AF yet for me, but still seriously have signs.

Tanners - its actually quite cool seeing the scan and seeing how many follicles are developing. Hope it all looks good for you tomorrow!

Have a good weekend all - I'm so pleased to be finished work for the week!!]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:57:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765818&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765818 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Yay Bert, 6 fertilised eggs is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765534&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765534 Author: Shezzey
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 September 2009 at 11:56am

Yay Bert,  6 fertilised eggs is goood

Best wishes for everyone

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:56:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765534&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765534 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Is it Friday already? What a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765312&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765312 Author: Tanners
Subject: 21662
Posted: 04 September 2009 at 8:27am

Is it Friday already?

What a full on week for everyone, hope everyone is holding up ok.

Bert - so wrapped to see you get to this stage - and 7 embies is great, good luck with fertilising, although it only takes one good one to make a baby!

Tischler and Tulips - what a hard week for the both of you, hope things settle down in the next few days and the BT goes well and we hear some more positive results. As for the AF meaning the loss ofone or both embies - I'm not sure, can you ring the clinic, might help to put your mind at ease a little bit knowing this information.

I had my 2nd BT yesterday and things must be progressing because they have booked me in for a scan 8am tomorrow morning to check how many follicles are developing... oooh a bit nervous.]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:27:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765312&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765312 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good morning everyone. I just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765308&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765308 Author: Bert
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Posted: 04 September 2009 at 8:24am

Good morning everyone. I just got the call from the clinic....out of our 7 eggs, 6 have fertilized naturally and 1 was abnormal.   Everything seems to be happening very quickly now.   Now I get the pleasure of inserting the Utrogestan capsules. I am feeling much better this morning, and moving around alot more freely. But very glad I decided to take the day off work!

Tulips.....please tell me if/when I can expect these sore boobs to stop? They have been very sore since I started on the Gonal F    I have been sleeping in a sport bra to give myself a bit of extra support (and I am not very well endowed in this department)]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:24:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765308&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765308 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good morning ladies. Bert, well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765261&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765261 Author: bikershaz
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Posted: 04 September 2009 at 6:46am

Good morning ladies.

Bert, well done on 7, that's great news: You must be pleased. Hope you get good results with them. Hope your tummy feels better soon.

Tulips, hope the bleeding isn't much. Let us know the results of the blood test.

Tischler, keep positive, fingers crossed for you :-)

Hope everyone is well.

I can't believe I'm starting my injections on Monday. I'm so excited, it will seem more real then.

Take care everyone. ]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765261&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765261 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Hi ladies, 8:30pm and I am just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765129&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765129 Author: Bert
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Posted: 03 September 2009 at 8:44pm

Hi ladies,
8:30pm and I am just getting out of bed long enough to give you all an update. The procedure went well today. They got 7 eggs so we are very pleased with that result. We are expecting a phone call in the morning to let us know how many fertilised. At this stage, we are looking at implanting on either Sun or Tue, depending on how the critters develop. I am quite sore....I certainly feel like they have been poking around in my belly. But overall, it wasn't too traumatic. The next few days are all up to mother nature.

Tulips....sorry to hear to are still having bleeding. Has anyone told you that is normal or if you need to be concerned? I can totally see how you would be worried about it. I will hoping your results tomorrow are still showing an increase.

Tischler....heres hoping your pre-period symptoms are like Tulips were.....a false alarm.

Jin....how are you holding up?

Edited by Bert]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:44:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=765129&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#765129 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Tischler Roll on the 8th Sept....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764976&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764976 Author: tulips
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Posted: 03 September 2009 at 6:30pm

Tischler
Roll on the 8th Sept. The wait is so hard. Hopefully your AF doesn't arrive.
I bled today so it was a bit stressful. I get another BT result tomorrow. ]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764976&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764976 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Bert, hope everything went really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764914&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764914 Author: tischler
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Posted: 03 September 2009 at 5:34pm

Bert, hope everything went really well today The control is definitely out of our hands in the IVF world isn't it! Which is good and bad.

I'm really anxious today as I've had my usual 'pre-period headache' and 'pre-period period pains' and I so don't want to accept that AF is going to arrive.

I seem to have other good signs - dry mouth++, tired, aversion to cheese but then these can easily be put down to anxiety and/or other 'ism's'. Grrrr.

Venting time for me. Gosh these next 5 days are going to either go slowly (expecting AF) any time, or fast (if AF arrives)!

If I do get AF does that mean it's likely that both embies have gone or could it indicate the passing of just one? In my ignorance I really don't understand ....... although probably have been told. Can anyone help?]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:34:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764914&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764914 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : Good luck on EC Bert, let us know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764537&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764537 Author: bikershaz
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Posted: 03 September 2009 at 12:04pm

Good luck on EC Bert, let us know how it goes.

Hope everyone is well :-)]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:04:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764537&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764537 <![CDATA[Beginning the IVF rollercoaster : lurking massive congratulations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764091&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764091 Author: mylilmosaic
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Posted: 02 September 2009 at 8:25pm

lurking

massive congratulations tulips on your bfp!

goodluck for EC bert so exciting for you

lurker out]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:25:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21662&PID=764091&title=beginning-the-ivf-rollercoaster#764091