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Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks kiwi2. Unfortunately i...

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:20:29 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 02�June�2009 at 9:20am

Thanks kiwi2.

Unfortunately i started bleeding over the long wknd, so we have definitely lost it
It made it all seem very real once the bleeding started. Still, looking forward to our next cycle now,

Thanks for your support.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : amyray I do not want to give...

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:41:58 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 01�June�2009 at 4:41am

amyray

I do not want to give you false hope at all but I had the same with my son. Low hcg and a scan with a yolk sak and no heart beat. Do you have another scan booked in a few weeks. I know the chances are small but ask for another scan to confirm in a few weeks before a D & C etc. My dates and scan did not match and no-one can explain it. All I know is I have a very real 8 year old who has a letter detailing miscarriage at 6 weeks. Like I said earlier I don't want to give false hope but it is always a good idea to be extra sure. IYGWIM.

Hugs to you and your partner. It is such a tough thing to go thru and I wish you all the best for the future.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks Ladies for your kind thoughts. AmyRay...

Sun, 31 May 2009 12:40:57 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 31�May�2009 at 12:40pm

Thanks Ladies for your kind thoughts.

AmyRay so sorry for you

We decided to try again and are booked in for around september so will probably be chatting to you all in the second cycle thread.

Take care ladies

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks tulips. The nurses have...

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:05:24 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 29�May�2009 at 10:05am

Thanks tulips.

The nurses have put me forward for another cycle of IVF/PGD and its going to start in September so that gives us something to look forward to now

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay I'm really sorry that...

Thu, 28 May 2009 17:43:10 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 28�May�2009 at 5:43pm

AmyRay
I'm really sorry that this round has been unsuccessful. You must feel shattered. Look after yourself.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all, Well it hasnt been a...

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:33:41 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 28�May�2009 at 9:33am

Hi all,

Well it hasnt been a very good week for most of us
Poppi - Im sorry to hear that you were BFN
Our scan didnt go very well. It showed that we have a sac and a yolk but the baby hadnt grown very much either . So the doctor wants us to wait and see if we miscarriage naturally over the next couple of weeks as he would rather not put me through another D & C at the moment if he doesnt have to.

They are also gonna do another laproscopy in a few months for my endometriosis and they are gonna check out the inside of my uterus too. Then we will go and do the IVF with PGD again as we qualify for one more public funded cycle. So by the time we get down that track it will be next year. So fingers crossed for the next time i guess.

big hugs to all the lovely ladies i have met through this thread. you have been the most wonderful help and support through this. i will probably join the cycle 2 thread over the coming months and wish all of you ladies all the best.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Oh no Poppi sorry to hear that...

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:08:35 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 27�May�2009 at 7:08pm

Oh no Poppi sorry to hear that right back at ya.

I have moved over to the cycle 2 thread as we will try again in a few months. But will keep poping in here to see how everyone is going.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi ladies, thanks for all your...

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:46:57 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 27�May�2009 at 6:46pm

Hi ladies, thanks for all your good wishes but unfortunately it was not to be. I started bleeding on Monday so thought it was a long shot and they confirmed today that it was negative. So not sure what to do now or if its worth having another go.

avkiwi3 -

AmyRay - how are you going - its been a hard time for you.

Take care ladies and I will lurk around here and hopefully we will all have some good news soon

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay - good luck for the scan Poppi,...

Wed, 27 May 2009 08:27:47 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 27�May�2009 at 8:27am

AmyRay - good luck for the scan

Poppi, good luck for today

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Poppi Thinking of you tomorrow! ...

Tue, 26 May 2009 21:30:04 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 26�May�2009 at 9:30pm

Poppi
Thinking of you tomorrow!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : So sorry for you Akiwi3, I know...

Mon, 25 May 2009 22:06:41 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 25�May�2009 at 10:06pm

So sorry for you Akiwi3, I know there are no words to make this easier to accept or deal with. Just time and tears, let em out sweetie cos they certainly help with the healing. Thinking of you heaps, and I appreciate your helpful advice and support. Hope in a small way we can show it back to ya.

AmyRay - it's a tough ride for you honey. So rough on the emotions to handle this kind of prolonged torture!! Hopefully at least a scan tomorrow will more certainly let you know what's happening so at least you can either grieve or celebrate. Hugs coming at ya too. Take care and be good to yourself in this. x

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Avkiwi3 Look after yourself -...

Mon, 25 May 2009 19:18:48 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 25�May�2009 at 7:18pm

Avkiwi3
Look after yourself - a neg result is hard to accept. I wish there were more positive results on these forums. IVF gives us hope but nothing is guaranteed. Be strong!

AmyRay
This has been a long process for you. All the best for your scan!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : I am sooo sorry avkiwi3 to hear...

Mon, 25 May 2009 14:48:10 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 25�May�2009 at 2:48pm

I am sooo sorry avkiwi3 to hear your news. I realise nothing i can say can make you feel any better.

Unfortunately my news today hasnt been any better. My HCG blood results today were only 1800 so they appear to be dropping off. They have moved my scan forward to tomorrow at 11am. Basically they want to check that its not etopic. So sad news all round unfortunately

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : I amfraid it is not good news,...

Mon, 25 May 2009 13:37:51 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 25�May�2009 at 1:37pm

I amfraid it is not good news, test was a negative.

I was so sure it would be a BFP.

I don't know what else to say really besides being gutted.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks Tulips I have done the...

Mon, 25 May 2009 10:54:35 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 25�May�2009 at 10:54am

Thanks Tulips

I have done the test and am now just waiting for thre result. Just to add to my worries I have thrush (oh goody). Started coming on last night. I spoke to the clinic and have been advised to use a canesten cream. My lovely SIL who lives close by went and got me some.

I also have my 5 year old at home as she has been throughing up every hour since about 11 last night. DH had to go to work late so he could stay with her till after I had gone to the lab to do my bloods and now doesn't think he can get away early to get the result envelope so I have told the clinic to just ring me.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Avkiwi3 I wish you the best of...

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:08:23 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 24�May�2009 at 7:08pm

Avkiwi3
I wish you the best of luck for tomorrow. Fingers crossed you get good news!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : I have had no more blood and the...

Sun, 24 May 2009 14:43:38 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 24�May�2009 at 2:43pm

I have had no more blood and the cramps have settled to just an uncomfortable feeling around my right ovary. Several friends have said they had light bleeding (or in some cases more)/cramping at this stage so I have regained my positiveness and will try to keep it at least until we get the blood results tomorrow.

Edited by avkiwi3

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Oh AmyRay, I realy feel for you....

Sun, 24 May 2009 07:53:27 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 24�May�2009 at 7:53am

Oh AmyRay, I realy feel for you. It is so frstraiting not getting a definative answer. I have been there a couple of times but not after IVF.

Poppi, Sorry to hear your other embyies didn't make it to freeazing. Good luck on Wendsday.

I was feeling quite positive and excited about testing tommorow but started cramping and had a small amount of blood yesterday afternoon. Just a smear on the paper yesterday and some dark brown smearing on the paper this morning. So now I am sure it hasn't worked and am pretty sad.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi AmyRay - Have a great birthday...

Sat, 23 May 2009 15:59:05 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 23�May�2009 at 3:59pm

Hi

AmyRay - Have a great birthday and hopefully you get a great result at the scan.

Avkiwi - good luck for Monday.

My wait ends on Wednesday, so I'm hopeful but dont think i will be pregnant. Unfortunately the 2 embies that they thought they could freeze, stopped doing whatever they were meant to - so it would be back to square one if we decided to try again. Anyway trying to stay positive and remind myself that you never know.

Good luck everyone

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay Hopefully you get a definite...

Sat, 23 May 2009 11:05:09 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 23�May�2009 at 11:05am

AmyRay
Hopefully you get a definite answer this week. I don't fully understand the HCG levels. Why would they be rising if you're not preg? Try to stay positive and have a great birthday!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi ladies, Well i had another...

Fri, 22 May 2009 21:02:35 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 22�May�2009 at 9:02pm

Hi ladies,

Well i had another blood test today and the levels were 1544 so its rising but is still unfortunately on the low side so im feeling quite sad today
I am 6 weeks and 1 day and i know that the levels still fall into the 6 week category according to the HCG chart on the previous page but the nurses arent sounding too positive. This is so extremely frustrating and stressful for my partner and I. They are going to do a scan next friday and i have requested another blood test on monday just to see if the numbers look anymore positive. Im still hanging on to the smallest bit of hope but its so hard to understand. The nurses really cant tell me anything and i just have to wait for this scan
Thank goodness it is my birthday this wknd and my partner and some friends are going to the pink floyd experience so that should be a nice distration from the crazy mixed emotions that i feel at the moment.

Best wishes to eveyone out the waiting on results.

Good luck avkiwi for monday - will be thinking of you!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi Karychick - last time i was...

Wed, 20 May 2009 19:52:03 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 20�May�2009 at 7:52pm

Hi

Karychick - last time i was pregnant but miscarried i got to the stage of having to choose a midwife. My understanding was that you can choose from a specialist, a private midwife or the hospital midwife. My GP recommended a private midwife who she thought i would get on with - cos lets face it you have to feel comfortable

If you choose a specialist you have to pay, but the private midwife and hospital midwife options are free. You normally do the first midwife visit at about 10 - 12 weeks and until then FA looks after you. I called my midwife at about 9 weeks and made an appoinment for the 11 week mark.

FA might have some recommendations or you could ask your friends or your GP for the names of midwifes that are good.

I have read in the news that midwifes get booked up pretty quickly so its a great idea that you have had to try and find one now.

All the best and best wishes everyone

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks everyone for your really...

Wed, 20 May 2009 07:58:13 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 20�May�2009 at 7:58am

Thanks everyone for your really kind responses and thoughts.
(It's actually a strange situation to be in to give good news to others still going through the hard parts and try not to make it harder...)

We actually belong to a contact group through FNZ and want to tell them pretty soon, but it's a little difficult as we met through the sharing of our pain, and now we have good news but dont want it to be difficult for them to cope with that....
Any advice?

AmyRay, my HCG levels were 160 on monday, and I have to do another next mon to ensure they are rising nicely. It is kinda weird how they say well done and see you in a week... and that's it!!!
You're left kind of stunned and wondering quite if it can possible be real, and what you should be doing now. It's tough for you to feel so lost in translation when it really shouldnt be so hard. Have you tried ringing and explaining how you feel?

It occured to us we need to book a midwife or specialist, but have no clue how to go about choosing, or even deciding which to go with? Has anyone got any thoughts about what you would do, given the diffecult journey to get here!

Hope it's ok to ask this question here and not hard on anyone.

Good luck for everyone at their waiting stages - go the sore boobs Akiwi3!! It seems a good sign??!!

Fingers crossed for fri's test AmyRay.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Karychick - what fantastic news...

Tue, 19 May 2009 20:53:46 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 8:53pm

Karychick - what fantastic news well done you!

avkiwi3 - good luck for Monday

AmyRay - hang in there, maybe the clinic manager might be able to explain in plain english. I think the clinic managers are generally normal people (i.e not Drs or Nurses - no offence to Drs / Nurses) and this might get around some of the technical terms they use. I get confused too with what they say sometimes.

Cruzy - good luck with the transfer

Thanks for all your kind thoughts and encouragement. This wait is certainly teaching me patience

Edited by Poppi

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Karychick That is awesome news....

Tue, 19 May 2009 19:56:57 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 7:56pm

Karychick
That is awesome news. You will be on cloud nine!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi avkiwi3, I totally agree....

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:42:07 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 11:42am

Hi avkiwi3,

I totally agree. I also expected more than one scan when they were checking the follicles but i kept telling myself the doctors know what they're doing!!
Thats quite bad that they had a mix up at ET!! I also thought i was going to burst with my super full bladder! I had to go and release a little but in the end before i made a puddle on the floor
I think it is important that the doctors take the time to realise that this is the first time we have done this and really we have no clue whats going on!! This is also how i feel about my HCG levels. On one hand i know i got a BFP and should be happy but on the other hand i dont really understand what all this HCG level stuff means and trying to explain it to people is very confusing. They just want to know "so are you pregnant or not?" I never really know what to say!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi AmyRay, I felt much the same...

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:33:50 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 11:33am

Hi AmyRay,
I felt much the same way. The nurses and prep/info before were great. But the last week felt quite rushed. The dr that did my first scan I hadn't met before and was not very informative. He didn't explain what he had seen in the scan beyond that there was 4 follicles and as he left me waiting for the nurse to get the trigger (which I had read you get on your first scan) said, we will see you on Monday. I asked if that was for another scan and he replied no for the pick up. I was a bit surprised as I was expecting at least 1 more scan. The nurse just reassured me that we would get instructions that evening. I think the Drs seem to forget that they may do this stuff all the time but we (the patents) don�t know what is going on, especially those on first cycles.
I also had a mix up at embryo transfer where they nearly took another patent into the theatre that they thought was me. I am not sure how far they got could have just been first interview room but still was a worry but they did do a double check on my ID (birth date / full name etc) before finally doing my transfer. By which time my bladder felt like it was busting.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : That's fabulous news Karychick...

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:24:29 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 11:24am

That's fabulous news Karychick

I was just wondering if you had your results last night. I remembered you saying you had sore boobs on your TTW. Mine are so sore right now I have a heat pack on them for relief! So heres hoping, this week is going soooo slow I can�t wait till Monday for testing.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Congratulations Karychick that's...

Tue, 19 May 2009 10:18:32 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 10:18am

Congratulations Karychick that's fantastic news!!!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Oh karychick that is great news!!!!...

Tue, 19 May 2009 08:54:38 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 19�May�2009 at 8:54am

Oh karychick that is great news!!!! Im so happy for you!! It's is the most wonderful feeling aye! For us as well, losing 2 babies over the last 2 years - just knowing that you got a BFP is great! Can i ask what your HCG was? I only ask cos i have been so confused with mine!! I have another blood test this friday. HCG was 615 last Friday so hopefully it has risen lots and lots by now!!

Cruzzy - Best of luck with your frozen embie transfer next month.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all, Gutter for you Lollipop!...

Mon, 18 May 2009 21:42:43 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 18�May�2009 at 9:42pm

Hi all,

Gutter for you Lollipop! That's a blow for sure.
Good o Poppi - fingers crossed!

Just letting you know that we beat the 10% success odds in our IUI and just heard that we have a BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can hardly believe it even as I type it - it seems so unreal. I never thought I'd get to a day when I might be able to say that, and so saying it now still sounds too good to be true.

I know we're still only at week 4 and there's still so far to go before we can breathe a sigh of relief, but it's still a good sign - the first good news we've had in 2 years.

Hopefully it's encouraging for you girls waiting for news... I knwo it was for me when I used to hear others with happy results (always bittersweet aye). If it can happen for me, it can happen for you so heads up.

Thanks also for your supportive comments and well-wishes, they've been a life-line at times.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hey everyone Back from taking...

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:13:19 +0000

Author: Cruzzy
Subject: 24992
Posted: 18�May�2009 at 8:13pm

Hey everyone

Back from taking a break from it all ,after our last disapointment, we were lacky enough last time to have two frozen ebies , so we are going to go down that road , so i will have one if them implated next month and see how we go. not sure im ready for the emotional rollercoaster i went though should it not work, as DH has said we cant give up yet...

I hope evryone else is doing ok, it would be nice to hear more successes on here.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks avkiwi3 and kiwi2! I think...

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:56:18 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 18�May�2009 at 10:56am

Thanks avkiwi3 and kiwi2!

I think occupying yourself avkiwi3 is the best thing you can do so getting back into work is probably a great idea. I have been at work pretty much the whole time except for the 10 days i had to take off while EC etc was being done up in Akld. It definitely makes the days go faster!! Thats great that you havent had any bleeding, always a good sign

How have you found wellingon FA? i am with them too but i found it a little strange because i was dealing with 2 different doctors and the appointments never seemed to be very long. The nurses have been fantastic and are great to talk to.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Amy Ray, I am so pleased that...

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 18�May�2009 at 10:16am

Amy Ray, I am so pleased that your HCG is rising for you.

Gizmog, it must be so dissapointing to have to stop like that. good luck for your next go.

Poppi - great that the transfer went well, good luck and try not to stress to much in the TWW (says see who is going out for her mind lol)

Lollypop, I'm so sorry to hear your news. I was very nearly in the same position. I am in Wellington too so if you want to chat send me a PM and I will give you my contact details.

I am getting back into work this week but just admin/reorganizing things nothing to stressful (run my own business from home). I have really sore breasts though and getting some twinges and light pains in my tummy/lower pelvic area, but no sign of any bleeding. I know these symptoms can be from the pessaries but it is hard not to wonder everytime I feel something if it is a good thing or bad thing.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hiya Lollypop im sorry to hear...

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:03:28 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 18�May�2009 at 9:03am

Hiya

Lollypop im sorry to hear thins didnt go exactly to plan for you. You were off to a fantastic start with 7 eggs. Its so unusual that none fertilised at all. Like Poppi said it will be good to talk it over in your appointment so they can explain things to you. I too would have lots of questions running through my head. Keep us informed and let us know what they say.

Thats great Poppi!! Good luck with the 2 week wait. It will be the longest 2 weeks of your life

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi Lollypop I'm sorry it...

Sun, 17 May 2009 18:03:40 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 17�May�2009 at 6:03pm

Hi

Lollypop I'm sorry it must be like a roller coaster for you . Dont worry about your eggs being too old, you made 7 eggs and that is a lot old girls like us so something is certainly working. I'm sure the review appointment will be lots of help and put your mind at rest. I'll be thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

The transfer went ok so now we are waiting and I'm trying not to be a screaming banshee

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay - yay!! So pleased for...

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:41:42 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 17�May�2009 at 3:41pm

AmyRay - yay!! So pleased for you. It's about time we had some really really good news on here.

Gizmog - very sorry to hear that. It's sooo disappointing. But you've gotta pick yourself up and feel positive for the next go.

That's what I'm trying to tell myself too. We've had disappointing news this weekend. EC on Friday was fine. They got 7 eggs and DH's sperm count was so good that they decided not to do ICSI. But then we got the phone call yesterday to say that none of my eggs had fertilised. Apparently there's only a 5% chance of this happening. We were in complete shock yesterday and now I'm panicking that my eggs are too old. We've got a review appointment on Wednesday so at least I can ask all the questions in my head. And we'll hopefully try again with ICSI.

Best of luck to Poppi and awkiwi3 on your 2ww and everyone else. I'll be thinking of you.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Congrats amyray. That is great...

Sat, 16 May 2009 02:53:08 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 16�May�2009 at 2:53am

Congrats amyray. That is great news.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi, karychick - you right it...

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:14:57 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 15�May�2009 at 5:14pm

Hi,

karychick - you right it is getting nerve racking - its sort of like a big relief when one phase is over but you know anything could happen at the next. So trying to stay positive

AmyRay - go those HCGs I am so pleased for you

Gizmog - Im so sorry but like everyone else has said at least they know how you will react, and they can build a plan specially for you. I did read somewhere that the first cycle is like a trial run and if you look at the stats the more cycles you have the success rate goes up. So maybe this is the beginning of success for you. Not only that you will be such an expert at the injections and tests that it will be easier.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all, Got my HCG results back...

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:57:38 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 15�May�2009 at 1:57pm

Hi all,

Got my HCG results back and they were 615 at 5 weeks and 1 day so that is a massive improvement from Monday's 95!! Still a little on the low side but appear to be rising nicely. I dont have another blood test until next Friday now so hopefully they continue to rise in that time. Thank you for all your well wishes, Im sure that has helped

Gizmog - I am sooo sorry that you have to start your cycle again. It must be awful for you knowing that you have to do all those injections again but on the bright side they now know how you react to the drugs so can put you on the right dosages next time. I know it must feel frustrating for you but stay positive. I will be thinking of you.

Lollypop - I hope your EC went well today. Keep us posted!

Poppi - I had to laugh when reading about your partner wanting to check the Dr's qualifications!! Haha, suppose it pays to be safe then sorry!! Im not sure if our partners realise that we end up seeing quite a few different doctors and nurses in this process!! Best of luck for Saturday.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi, thanks for the abbreviation...

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:35:59 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 15�May�2009 at 9:35am

Hi, thanks for the abbreviation headsup

Thinking of all you guys with things today - (maybe right now Lollypop), tomorrow (Poppy) and blood test today (AmyRay).
I'm actually a bit nervous for you all - crazy aye, I guess it's just that you know what it feels like to be in that limbo situation waiting for news or dates/times to finally gett the show on the road.

Gizmog - I'm sorry for you hun - dont feel stupid as I understand completely. We had something similar where you gear up for this big thing called IVF and it occupies all your thoughts and time.
Then, after weeks of drugs and side effects it's all pulled out from under you.

I think the bigger the proceedure, the higher you hope and more involved you become - therefore the lower you go if it all turns to custard!!

Time is really the only healer. Knowing you're booked in for the next round in a few months is really no consolation at this stage (believe me I feel exactly the same at the mo, it's almost a depressing though to have to start the whole process over again!)
But I keep telling myself through all this that it'll be worth it in the end. I know that in time I'll smile instead of cry when I see rainbows. So will you.
Hugs

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi ladies AmyRay - all the best...

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:24:19 +0000

Author: Gizmog
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 7:24pm

Hi ladies

AmyRay - all the best for the blood test tomorrow - fingers crossed for a good result.

Lollypop - good luck for EC tomorrow - hope it all goes well.

Poppi - good luck for your transfer.

Avkiwi3 - hope transfer went well for the other day.

Karychick - all the best for your blood test.

Not so good news for me I'm afraid. Had my scan and blood test today - scan showed well over 30 follicles and blood test showed my estrogen levels were very high so they had to cancel the cycle. I feel stupid as I had a bit of a cry on the phone to the nurse...its just with almost 2 months of injecting myself I thought I would at least get to EC but no such luck. But then I see what other people have to go through and I feel kinda sefish for being so sad.

I get to try again in a couple of month on a different protocol or something though - at least they know how I react to the Buserelin and Puregon so maybe next time will work out better. Heres hoping.

Anyway to all the ladies on or about to start their 2ww - all the best. I will be lurking on here occassionally and hope to hear about lots of BFP's.

Good luck to everyone else whatever stage you are at.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi yahoo lollypop good luck!...

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:43:44 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 11:43am

Hi

yahoo lollypop good luck! Remember to rest up

AmyRay - fingers crossed for strong HCG hormones

avkiwi3 - well done for the transfer and sending positive thoughts your way

Just as an update the EC went really well (except for my partner wanting to check the Dr's qualifications as he hadnt seen her before - Men huh! - lucky i gave him the be quiet look)

I ended up with five follicles (who knows where the other three came from). Two look like they are doing what they are meant too and they are going to see if one turns into a blastocyst. So my transfer is on Saturday.

I just wanted to say thanks so much for your positive thoughts and the ability to ask questions - you have been sanity savers

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Good luck for the blood test tomorow...

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:28:48 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 10:28am

Good luck for the blood test tomorow AmyRay. Sending strong HCG hormone thoughts your way

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks Nat. I did have super super...

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:47:57 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 8:47am

Thanks Nat. I did have super super sore boobs last week and the week before but they're not as bad now? Still a bit sore.

YAY for you Lollypop. Good luck with EC tomorrow.

Thats great news avkiwi3!! Now the dreaded 2 week wait

My 3rd blood test is tomorrow. Fingers crossed the HCG levels have risen HEAPS!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Transfer went fine yesterday....

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:26:19 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 8:26am

Transfer went fine yesterday. I had a tiny bit of bleeding yesterday afternoon and am feeling a bit sore and crampy but I know that is all normal.

Now just the wait for testing on the 25th.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : ok it is is the general chat section...

Thu, 14 May 2009 06:59:44 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 6:59am

ok it is is the general chat section titled 'TTC codes 101' for the list of abbreviations.

Hope that helps.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AF - aunt flow or time of the...

Thu, 14 May 2009 06:50:42 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 14�May�2009 at 6:50am

AF - aunt flow or time of the month or your period.
UTD - Up the duff

there is a chart on all the abbrev's somewhere I will try and find the link for you.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hey Nat, excuse my ignorance but...

Wed, 13 May 2009 22:22:45 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 13�May�2009 at 10:22pm

Hey Nat, excuse my ignorance but what is AF and also what is UTD?
Can be a bit confusing to a newbie!! Ta

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hey Avkiwi3 and Poppi - hope it...

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:25:16 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 13�May�2009 at 8:25pm

Hey Avkiwi3 and Poppi - hope it went well for you both today.

I found out today I'm no longer coasting but doing the EC on Friday yay!

Fingers crossed for you AmyRay.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Amy, I had really sensitive nipples...

Wed, 13 May 2009 17:57:34 +0000

Author: Nutella
Subject: 24992
Posted: 13�May�2009 at 5:57pm

Amy, I had really sensitive nipples about two days before AF was due...had NEVER had before so was mighty suspicious and yip i was utd. So ya never know ay! Good luck!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks for the encouragement and...

Wed, 13 May 2009 08:22:53 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 13�May�2009 at 8:22am

Thanks for the encouragement and explanation about HCG levels AmyRay and Kiwi2.
Helps a little to know a bit more about this.

Super good luck with put back today Avkiwi3, hope all goes well and you'll hear the pitter patter of tiny feet from this little embie.
Also for you AmyRay - the wait can be killing at times - really hoping for you.
I totally know what you mean about symptoms (however uncomfortable) being reassuring... I'm practically begging my boobs to be sore again as they havent been so sore yesterday or today.

Ah well there's nothing for it but to wait and try to remain positive...
Good luck everyone - have a happy day

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay, I haven't been through...

Tue, 12 May 2009 18:31:15 +0000

Author: T_Rex
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 6:31pm

AmyRay, I haven't been through IVF, but when I was pregnant I didn't feel any different at all until 6.5 weeks. So it is quite possible that the symptoms you had were IVF-related, and the pregnancy symptoms may come on down the track.
Sending heaps of good luck to you and everyone in this thread

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Avkiwi3 and Poppi - all the best...

Tue, 12 May 2009 18:21:34 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 6:21pm

Avkiwi3 and Poppi - all the best for tomorrow!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Best of luck avkiwi3! I hope it...

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:34:42 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 10:34am

Best of luck avkiwi3! I hope it continues to divide for you! And thats right you do only need one - I only had one and i've got this far

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : We only have one good emby so...

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:22:52 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 10:22am

We only have one good emby so if it continues to divide and looks good in the morning they are going to do the transfer tomorrow at 10.30am

Everyone kepps telling me that you only need one, which is true but I can't help but feel disapointed. But I guess it is not over till its over IYKWIM

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Thanks kiwi2. That does make me...

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:19:39 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 9:19am

Thanks kiwi2. That does make me feel a little more positive!
I dont appear to have any pregnancy symptoms like i did last week. Last week i was feeling ultra tired and had super sore boobs and also had a really bloated stomach. All of these symptoms have gone this week. I had a bloated stomach for most of the IVF cycle from the injections so i guess it may have just gone down since the injections are finished. Anyone else experienced anything similar? Should i have any pregnancy symptoms this early?

(so many questions running through my head at the moment - incase people havent noticed )

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Here is the chart for you From...

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:16:09 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 9:16am

Here is the chart for you

From what I gather up until 5 weeks you can have very low levels and still have a pregnancy.

Guideline to hCG levels during pregnancy:
hCG levels in weeks from LMP (gestational age)* :

3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml
4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml
5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml
6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7, 650 - 229,000 mIU/ml
9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml
13 - 16 weeks LMP: 13,300 - 254,000 mIU/ml
17 - 24 weeks LMP: 4,060 - 165,400 mIU/ml
25 - 40 weeks LMP: 3,640 - 117,000 mIU/ml
Non-pregnant females: <5.0 mIU/ml
Postmenopausal females: <9.5 mIU/ml

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : amyray My 8 year old son was...

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:13:30 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 9:13am

amyray

My 8 year old son was a slow hcg result and a scan that said probable miscarriage. Two weeks later there was a nice little heart beat there. Just keep positive as you never know what may happen. Fingers crossed for you. There is a chart somewhere on hcg that I will try and find and post for you.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi karychick, Congrats on getting...

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:58:14 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 12�May�2009 at 8:58am

Hi karychick,
Congrats on getting to this stage!! Hard to explain the whole HCG level thing but basically they expect it to double approx every 48 hrs. On your first test any HCG level over 25 usually confirms some form of pregnancy is present but anything around 100 is better! But generally as long as it is doubling this is a good sign! They should be able to tell you straight away whether you are pregnant or not and you normally do have to have multiple blood tests as this is the only way they can monitor the pregnancy in the early stages. When your levels get between 1500 and 2000 they will normally do a scan because they should be able to see something by then.
With me, the HCG is still rising but not as high or as fast as it should be which could mean that the pregnancy was there but is not there anymore or something has gone wrong or it could mean that it is just rising slowly and the pregnancy is fine!!
I hope this clears some things up for you
Apparently progesterone can also make your boobs really sore and make you really tired.
Fingers crossed for you karychick!!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : BTW - SUPER GOOD LUCK avkiwi3...

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:29:16 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 11�May�2009 at 7:29pm

BTW - SUPER GOOD LUCK avkiwi3 for your embies behaving and a successful put back.

Also for you and the EC on wednesday Poppi. Hugs, smiles and crossed fingers

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all, I've just been catching...

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:24:21 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 11�May�2009 at 7:24pm

Hi all,
I've just been catching up on all the latest - heaps going on with you ladies and all your follicles and embies.

There's so many of you at critical stages so good luck for each of you in the ride to stay positive as you tick off each stage. The waiting is so tough aye. It's then that your mind plays all the tricks on you...

AmyRay - you could have a BFP still - 95 sounds hopeful from what I've heard. It's a bit confusing to me all the business about the HCG levels fluctuating and being different according to chemical or natural pregnancies???? Not sure I really understand it but I appreciate a wee bit of a heads up as I'm waiting to do a preg blood test next monday (last friday did a blood to confirm ovulation after IUI, and was all good).

Fingers crossed, but now I'm wondering if I shouldn't actually expect a straight 'yes you're preg", or "No you're not"??? What do you all think? Is it usual to have to do multiple blood tests to confirm pregnancy?
Also, I've had REALLY sore boobs over the last 5 or so days. Does this mean anything? I'm desperately trying not to read anything into it but it's a rollercoaster ride in my mind as I try to keep my expectations low.... But also stay positive

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Yahoo for you avkiwi3 AmyRay...

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:37:36 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 11�May�2009 at 6:37pm

Yahoo for you avkiwi3

AmyRay - big positive thoughts coming your way

Lollypop - thanks for the tip about Mana. I spend a bit of time in WGTN for work so maybe I will try and escape to Mana on one of my visits

The clinic rang and I do my trigger tonight with EC on Wednesday. So it is great that everything is moving again.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Well done avkiwi3 fingers crossed...

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:52:11 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 11�May�2009 at 2:52pm

Well done avkiwi3 fingers crossed for tomorrow.

I really feel for you AmyRay, you must feel in limbo but as they say, it isn't over til its over, so try to stay positive if you can.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Congratulations avkiwi3. That's...

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:12:11 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 11�May�2009 at 2:12pm

Congratulations avkiwi3. That's very exciting! I hope that all (or at least some) fertilise for you.

I have just a phone call from the nurses in regards to the blood test i had this morning. My HCG levels have risen from 35 to 95 but this is not as high as they would have hoped so i have to have yet another blood test on Friday. This is really starting to take a mental toll. I feel so frustrated They have said that i could have a chemical pregnancy which is why my levels are rising so slowly or it could be a normal pregnancy where my levels are just rising slowly. I wish they could just tell me something good. I have pretty much come to the conclusion in my head that its not going to be good news on Friday but I am trying to stay positive for my DH and myself. Fingers crossed for Friday i guess.

kiwi2 - thanks for your explanation of the slow rising HCG levels. I hope that you are right and that things are just off to a slow start. I try not to stress out about it but after todays result it is a little disheartening.

Tulips - i am so sorry to hear that you were BFN. I truly understand how you must be feeling.

Lollypop - dont worry about having to "coast". I had to do this too for about 7 days before my levels came back down! They then did EC as per normal.

Gizmog - YAY for you! I am so glad to hear that you are finally onto the next stage! All the best with the Puregon and the next stages to come.

Poppi - glad to hear your follicles have come off strike!!! 2 is better than none at all!!

I just wanted to say again a big thank you to all you ladies for your continued support. It really helps to stay positive reading this thread and all of your kind words

Edited by AmyRay

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Egg collection is all done and...

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:56:16 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 11�May�2009 at 1:56pm

Egg collection is all done and went ok, they took 7 goes to get an IV line in though (I typicaly have bad vains). But the collection itself went quickly. They collected 6 eggs. We will find out tomorrow how many if any have fertilized.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hey Poppi - Mana is outside Wellington...

Sun, 10 May 2009 20:13:47 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 8:13pm

Hey Poppi - Mana is outside Wellington on SH1, I forgot you're in Hamilton aren't you? I wouldn't worry about your hormone levels if the clinic isn't worried. From what I've gathered, if the clinic doesn't say much that's usually a good sign.

Lets hope this is a good week for all of us

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi, looks like the clinic have...

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:27:39 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 7:27pm

Hi, looks like the clinic have been a busy place today

avkiwi3 - good luck - i guess some follicles are better than none and they say less worry is good - although I know it is hard not to worry.

I had my scan today and had five follicles - only two were of any use so at least they decided to stop their strike (the Dr said that this was expected for a 40 year old) but I still feel like a bit of a failure.

So one more blood test and they tell me if I should take the trigger or not. They dont seem to tell me much about my hormone levels - maybe I need to ask them for more information.

Lollypop - thanks for the info about the chinese medicine. pardon my ignorance but where is Mana?

Take care ladies - fingers and toes crossed for us all

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : So sorry to hear your news Tulips...

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:50:47 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 5:50pm

So sorry to hear your news Tulips

Thanks for your comments Lollypop. I have spoken to a nurse and she said not to worry too much but basicly we wont know what imapact this may have had untill they collect the eggs tommorow. So it is just a waiting game.

Good luck everyone

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Really sorry to hear that tulips....

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:00:26 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 5:00pm

Really sorry to hear that tulips. It's hard to just pick yourself up again and move on and there's always that dreaded thought of what if it never happens. I like that quote though, and I've been told by several people to view the first cycle as a test case. I've been seeing a practitioner of chinese medicine for over a year (Katrina Gascoyne in Mana) who's very experienced in the fertility field. But apart from the acupuncture (which is good for de-stressing) and the herbs, its been good to have someone knowledgeable to discuss the process with. So the natural fertility is a good idea, and you take back a bit of control over your own body. When do you think you'll start again? I read that it's good to detox a bit first to get the drugs out of your system, after you've had a few glasses of wine first of course!

I'm freaking out a bit too as the clinic called this afternoon and said my oestadiol level was too high at over 18,000 so now I have to 'coast' whatever that means. So I'm not sure yet if or when they'll do the pick up but am feeling a bit fed up and very bloated.

Avkiwi3 - I wouldn't worry about the 4 follicles, as its the quality that matters. The Dr told me that they need 3 to be 18mm before pick up, so you must be there. For instance, after my second scan on Saturday out of 16 only 1 was 18mm and the smallest was 10. Guess its too late to call the clinic now about the trigger but you could leave them a message to call you back asap tomorrow? Good luck tomorrow

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Tulips - you poor thing IVFis...

Sun, 10 May 2009 16:50:22 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 4:50pm

Tulips - you poor thing IVFis such a hard thing and can absolutely suck some days. I wish you all the best and admire your positiveness. Take care

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Lollypop Sorry to say but BFN....

Sun, 10 May 2009 14:17:47 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 2:17pm

Lollypop
Sorry to say but BFN. Got AF before BT result. The sadness is pretty overwhelming. I've started reading a good book 'IVF & ever after'. It is about the impact the treatment has and how to manage the stress it causes. I was reminded that typically IVF treatment is not a one-cycle process. But it is that horrible doubt of whether I will ever have a baby. I like the quote 'Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently'. I had already decided to go to a Natural Fertility clinic before the second round.
I do wish everyone on here the best of luck!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Ok I am totally freacking out....

Sun, 10 May 2009 11:21:12 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 10�May�2009 at 11:21am

Ok I am totally freacking out. I had my first scan yesterday morning. There was only 4 follicles but the Dr mentioned as he was walking away (I was waiting for the nurse to get the trigger meds) that they would see me on Monday for the pick up. The nurse just said not to worry she would call later to confirm the next step with me.

So firstly I am freacking out that there are only 4 follicles I guess that though there is few they must be at a size that they want to trigger.

Then last night (at 11.00!) I go to do the trigger as instructed by the nurse in the afternoon and as I took the cap off the suringe some of the meds squirted out and was lost so now I am totaly freaking out that it wont work and none of my pultry 4 floicles will have mature eggs.

Sorry for the long rant.

Good luck to everyone waiting on results etc.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi everyone, Tulips - weren't...

Sat, 09 May 2009 21:28:58 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 09�May�2009 at 9:28pm

Hi everyone,

Tulips - weren't you having a blood test today. Wondered how it went?

AmyRay - thinking of you this weekend and really hope its good news on Monday.

And good luck Gizmog and Poppi!!

I've had 2 scans now - on Thursday they said I had 8 follicles, which they said was good for a 'woman my age' (40 in case you're wondering). Then at today's scan I apparently have 16 follicles. I'm not sure how 8 more could appear in 2 days but anyway apparently I'm now over stimulating (again they say for a woman my age) and my oestradiol is high but hopefully all will be well and the trigger will be soon. I'm feeling very fat and uncomfortable but trying not to worry. After all the drugs its now happening...

Positive thoughts to everyone and have a good weekend

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi everyone Quick update on what...

Sat, 09 May 2009 20:50:06 +0000

Author: Gizmog
Subject: 24992
Posted: 09�May�2009 at 8:50pm

Hi everyone

Quick update on what has happened. Had my blood test on thursday and still hadn't down regulated so went for a scan yesterday where Dr said it looks like I have PCOS (which I wasn't aware of) and that I had lots of follicles but no dominant follicle so I could start on the next stage - YAY finally. So started on Puregon yesterday and have a scan on Thursday.

Dr said I may have a higher risk of developing OHSS so need to keep an eye on things and that they may need to freeze my eggs once they have been collected and wait awhile for ET. I hope this isn't the case but I guess they want to make sure if I do get OHSS then its all gone before doing ET as apparently you can get quite sick from it especially if there is a pregnancy involved.

AmyRay - all the best for Monday.

Poppi - hope your follicles come back off strike and that your back on track with things soon.

Lollypop - also hope your scan went well.

All the best for everyone else.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all AmyRay - thinking of you...

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:10:54 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 09�May�2009 at 12:10pm

Hi all

AmyRay - thinking of you and hope those hgc levels do what they are meant too

Lollypop - I hope your scan went well.

Gizmog - all the best and hope it goes well

I have had a week of being a pin cushion and scans, and it looks like my follicles are on strike so more tests and scans and hopefully they agree to go back to work soon.

Good luck everyone

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : I haven't done ivf so not...

Sat, 09 May 2009 07:31:52 +0000

Author: kiwi2
Subject: 24992
Posted: 09�May�2009 at 7:31am

I haven't done ivf so not sure how much this applies (I lurk in here as I am a sucker for a happy ending) but thought I would post and try and help a bit.

hcg should double every 2-3 days I think so one blood test doesn't really give you much info other than there is hcg which is a great starting point. ie pregnancy is there.

The next blood test should show doubling or tripling of hcg and that will indicate that you have a progressing pregnancy which is great. My opinion is due to the early testing with ivf that the hcg just hasn't had a chance to accumulate in your system yet so try not to stress. Some people just don't seem to have high levels straight away which is why some people have to wait longer for a hpt to react to the hcg etc.

Hope this helps and good luck for monday.

Also congrats you have got thru the first of many hurdles in your pregnancy. Kids are a worry from the very begining. lol.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi AmyRay - I can't really...

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:32:35 +0000

Author: Gizmog
Subject: 24992
Posted: 08�May�2009 at 12:32am

Hi AmyRay - I can't really help you on what the results mean, but I have been reading another forum about IVF and there is a lady on there who started off with her HCG levels on the low side but her blood tests show that has been rising steadily since and its looking really good for her.

Just really wanted to say that we are thinking of you and just hope that the little embie sticks and your blood test on Monday shows your levels rising as they should do.

Sorry I couldn't of been more helpful.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi ladies, Just got my results...

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:12:23 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 07�May�2009 at 2:12pm

Hi ladies,

Just got my results and im not too sure what to make of them actually!
Apparently its positive for a pregancy but my HCG levels are on the low side (35 to be exact). My progesterone was 98 so that's apparently good. I have to have another blood test on Monday and hopefully the HCG levels would have risen. If they drop then the pregnancy will be lost.

If there is anyone out there that can expand on what this all means that would be great!! I feel like im left in limbo at the moment and not sure if i should be feeling excited or not

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all! Well i had my blood...

Thu, 07 May 2009 09:46:39 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 07�May�2009 at 9:46am

Hi all!

Well i had my blood test this morning and now i have the nervous wait until i get the phone call this afternoon. I will keep you posted!!

Lollypop
Good luck with your scan today and may there be lots of follicles growing!!!

Gizmog
Best of luck with your blood test today. You are doing so well with all those injections!! Im glad that part is over.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hiya Gizmog and poor you, that's...

Wed, 06 May 2009 23:15:45 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 06�May�2009 at 11:15pm

Hiya Gizmog and poor you, that's a lot of injections! Good luck for you too tomorrow

After 10 days on buserelin and 8 on purgeon (short protocol) I have my first scan tomorrow so am excited to see what it will bring

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Been lurking on this thread and...

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:22:20 +0000

Author: Gizmog
Subject: 24992
Posted: 06�May�2009 at 9:22pm

Been lurking on this thread and wanted to wish everyone luck with their upcoming tests.

AmyRay - am thinking of you also and wish you all the best for tomorrow.

Tulips, naki_chick and karychick good luck for your tests too.

I'm also doing IVF with PGD - I have a genetic condition which has a 50% chance of being passed on to our babies.

Started injections on the 24th of March and still haven't down regulated. I had to have a scan and trigger injection about 3 weeks ago and basically had to start again on the buserelin. I had a blood test last Monday but still hadn't down regulated. I have another blood test tomorrow so hopefully its good news and I can start on the Puregon.

Again I wish everyone luck for the future.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay thinking of you tomorrow,...

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:16:45 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 06�May�2009 at 11:16am

AmyRay thinking of you tomorrow, fingers crossed.

And good luck naki_chick and tulips.

Lots of positive thoughts...

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay Only a couple more sleeps...

Tue, 05 May 2009 19:10:05 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 05�May�2009 at 7:10pm

AmyRay

Only a couple more sleeps until your blood test. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there has been a BFP announced on this thread. No pressure!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : tulips Thinking about being pregnant...

Tue, 05 May 2009 08:52:24 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 05�May�2009 at 8:52am

tulips
Thinking about being pregnant is always at the back of mind which is why it is so good being at work. Sometimes i feel like i am because i am eating so much and my boobs are sore but i had these symptoms while i was on the IVF treatment so its very confusing!!! Roll on Thursday.....

karychick
Best of luck with your test. I had an IUI last year and it was successful but sadly we lost it due to a chromosomal imbalance resulting in miscarriage. The wait for the test is the hardest part i agree!! Stay postive

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Ah wow - good luck and fingers...

Mon, 04 May 2009 19:50:49 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 04�May�2009 at 7:50pm

Ah wow - good luck and fingers and toes crossed AmyRay, Tulips and Naki_chick!!!
The mind plays all sorts of tricks on you aye.

I'm waiting for news too, but in a slightly different way - IUI went smoothly on sunday, and now have to wait the 2 weeks for the preggy test...
Funny how the nurse suggests you need to start eating as if you might be pregnant.
Sigh, sadly we found out that they only give a 10% success rate with IUI's...

And then the wait til July to start the fun all over again.
It's sometimes so hard to say positive

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : AmyRay This wait is pretty tough....

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:38:44 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 04�May�2009 at 6:38pm

AmyRay
This wait is pretty tough. How often do you wonder if you are pregnant? I hope Thurs is a very happy day for you!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all! Its nice to be back and...

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:50:23 +0000

Author: AmyRay
Subject: 24992
Posted: 04�May�2009 at 11:50am

Hi all!
Its nice to be back and to see what has been happening with everyone.
Well quick update - i had 11 eggs fertilised up in auckland and they were all growing well. Cells from each were sent to Melbourne for chromosome testing and out of the 11 only 3 came back with the right number of chromosomes. So i had embryo transfer last Tuesday which went well. They only implanted the best embryo and left the other 2 to continue growing in the lab so they could be frozen. Sadly they didnt develop enough to freeze so we only have the one embryo that has been implanted.

We find out this thursday if the embryo has stuck or not so fingers crossed for us ladies Its a very nervous wait. Im back at work today - using work as a bit of a distraction. People keep asking me if i feel pregnant? I dont think i do??

Best of luck tulips and naki_chick with your results. Some postive news on this thread would be great!!!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Well the transfer went well, everyone...

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:25:22 +0000

Author: naki_chick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 04�May�2009 at 8:25am

Well the transfer went well, everyone one was in a happy mood and we were all laughing and joking. Such a difference to the egg collection. The staff at Hamilton FA have been brilliant.

My 2nd embryo has an air bubble in it and was only at the 7 cell stage yesterday. The clinic is going to see if it keeps developing and freeze it at as a blastocyst.

Tulips- that's sad news that they could freeze your second embryo. Good luck for your blood test on Sunday. Mine is on Wednesday!

Thanks everyone for your well wishes.

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : naki_chick - that's great...

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:03:21 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 02�May�2009 at 9:03pm

naki_chick - that's great news. Good luck tomorrow

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : naki_chick That is exciting. The...

Sat, 02 May 2009 19:11:16 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 02�May�2009 at 7:11pm

naki_chick
That is exciting. The transfer should be simple and it's quite amazing to see the embryo. I ended up with 2 embryos (1 transferred, sadly the other couldn't be frozen). I find out the result of the blood test next Saturday. The wait is hard. Time stands still. All the best for tomorrow!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all naki_chick - Congratulations...

Sat, 02 May 2009 13:12:44 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 02�May�2009 at 1:12pm

Hi all

naki_chick - Congratulations and all the best for the transfer

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi everyone, I have two embryo's...

Sat, 02 May 2009 09:55:10 +0000

Author: naki_chick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 02�May�2009 at 9:55am

Hi everyone,

I have two embryo's out of the 5 eggs collected. One was not mature and only 2 fertilised through ICSI. Tomorrow we drive to Hamilton for the transfer. Very excited.

Thanks again for your support. I tried to explain to my two sister in'laws what the experience was like but they really don't appreciate the emotions that go with it. They kept saying "wait till you give birth, now that's painfull". Not helpful at all. My husband said to me later he was about to slap them but helpfully changed the subject to his fainting episode.

Poppi - last year I had 4 cycles of IUI unfortunately all were unsuccesful. There is another girl I met through the clinic, she got pregnant on the first IUI but sadly miscarried. However she is pregnant now I think on her third cycle and has just hit the 12 week mark. She is stoked and thankful she didn't have to have conventional IVF with the egg collection.

Good luck everyone!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi everyone, thanks for your encouragement...

Sat, 02 May 2009 09:31:01 +0000

Author: Poppi
Subject: 24992
Posted: 02�May�2009 at 9:31am

Hi everyone, thanks for your encouragement about the injections. You are right its not that bad - but being the chicken I am, my partner has been doing them. I started the gonal last night. Not too many side effects accept for grumpiness

Lollypop - Im on the microdose flare one and are going to FA in Hamilton maybe they put all us old girls on that one

naki_chick - all the best

Ive been reading this book by Robert Winston (famous english guy from television) called A child against all odds and the way explains things is really good.

kary chick - In the above book he says that IUI it can be used for infertility that has a dual cause i.e. both the man and the women have challenges. He doesnt say anything about the success rates but talks about success rates improving if a split ejaculate method is used which means that they just use the first bit.

Well good luck everyone

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi all, good to catch up on what's...

Fri, 01 May 2009 19:43:49 +0000

Author: karychick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 01�May�2009 at 7:43pm

Hi all, good to catch up on what's been going on with you.
Welcome Poppi and avkiwi3

Melbourne was awesome - so great to get away for the weekend and totally forget about IVF, (apart from smuggling drugs through Customs and sneaking into public toilets to shoot up)

Gutted for you Naki_chick - that sounds like a nasty experience but hopefully it'll be worth it all!

I've been having scans and bloods to see if we can go ahead with IVF however I havent really responded enough to warrant and egg pickup (and wasting a free cycle) so it's getting converted into an IUI instead. Dont really know much about it at all except I trigger tonight and then we go in and do our thing on sunday morning....

Anyone done this before? Any advice or handy info about success rates, what to expect etc?

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : naki_chick Sorry your pick up...

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:42:29 +0000

Author: tulips
Subject: 24992
Posted: 01�May�2009 at 5:42pm

naki_chick
Sorry your pick up didn't go smoothly Have you heard whether your eggs fertilised? Good luck!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Oh poor you naki chick, not a...

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:17:15 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 01�May�2009 at 10:17am

Oh poor you naki chick, not a nice experience. And your husband fainting - a bit of a cliche!! Fingers crossed that you have some lovely embies

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi Everyone, It's been a...

Fri, 01 May 2009 08:34:27 +0000

Author: naki_chick
Subject: 24992
Posted: 01�May�2009 at 8:34am

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while but I had to coast a few days as my E2 levels were to high. Yesterday we had egg pick up and we have 5 eggs.

I pretty much cried the whole 20 minutes. My first sedation pill had pretty much worn off by the time I got into thearte as I think something went wrong with the lady before me. My poor husband fainted mid way through. However I am feeling much better today.

We are waiting for the lab to confirm if all or how many eggs have been fertilised. They were going to do ICSI if it wasn't going to plan. We are using donor sperm so fingers crossed they are doing their job.

It sounds like most of you are coming up to the same stage as me. I wish you all the best!

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi everyone Had my first...

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:31:08 +0000

Author: Lollypop
Subject: 24992
Posted: 27�April�2009 at 1:31pm

Hi everyone

Had my first Buserelin injection this morning, my husband did it and it wasn't as bad as I thought - he didn't have to chase me round the bedroom as I'd imagined. It's a relief that we've finally started.

Hey Poppi - like you I'm 40 and have left it a bit late, and we're doing ICSI too. When do you start and which FA are you going to? What protocol are you on? I'm on the microdose flare one, which is a bit shorter I think.

Good luck Poppi and avkiwi3.

AmyRay - how did it go in Auckland?

And Karychick - how was Melbourne and gonal F? Are you close to egg collection?

Anyone on their first IVF cycle? : Hi All, I have been lurking in...

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:39:19 +0000

Author: avkiwi3
Subject: 24992
Posted: 27�April�2009 at 10:39am

Hi All,

I have been lurking in the thread and thought it was about time I posted.

I am on week 4 of my first IVF cycle. I have a blood test Wednesday morning to see if I have down regulated and can start the Puregon injections. I have lost both fallopian tubes to ectopics but in-between those I conceived naturally and have a 5 year old. So all in all out chances are considered fairly good as I am only 32 don't have endo or pcos and have carried with no problems before. But I guess we will wait and see.