Feb/March cycles

[Purple286]

How exciting for transfer day tomorrow Lizmilkil! Hope you have a good night sleep and get those embies back on board. What time is your transfer?

Oh fab YTIREV! I find the nurses lovely and they've been good at getting back to is which some other clinics are not as good at. I always take a pack of biscuits they have in the waiting room to take home for my OH

RPishopeful and others doing injections like lubion any suggestions to stop it hurting when you push the plunger? Did my first Lubion tonight in the belly and bloody hell did it sting.

A couple of techniques with injections I’ve found quite good - use one of those gel ice packs wrapped in a tea towel to totally numb the area (though not nice if you don’t like being cold!). And a tip I read on here recently which was apparently passed on by a children’s nurse - rub the area in circular motion to get the blood flowing, pinch firmly, inject, then afterwards tap round the area with your finger. I found this really effective! I had a reaction to one of my drugs this time and consultant told me to inject slowly and then massage the area afterwards and also found that really helped, think it disperses the drug quicker so less stingy. I’ve had lubion before on one of my rounds and do remember it being sore x

Thank you Lilac, that's helpful and will try that tonight!

I definitely find working helpful as a distraction and often have a wobble or two during the 2ww. It's to be expected with all the hormones we are taking plus the high stakes so go easy on yourself and do whatever gets you through this time. I find I need a day of sad films to just wallow but then the next day get those positive pants back on and talk to people and go places that make me happy. Sending you positive thoughts and for this week to zip by xx

[Purple286]

Hey,

I'm at Care Northampton so not too far away from you. My OTD is usually say 13 or 14 so that's not too bad - weird yours is day 16? I normally hold out but think I'd be tempted to do early if OTD was day 16!

I forgot how rubbish the pessaries are and doing 2 three times a day is annoying. Will let you know how the Inhixa go tomorrow. What was the intralipid like and do you have to have again? I'm having a blood test to check my progesterone levels on Tuesday as I have a short cycle and tend to bleed before the end of the 2ww so have a feeling even with pessaries I'm not getting enough but hope I'm wrong and don't need the lubion as well. Honestly all the drugs we need and multi vit it's hard to what out what to do when!

Depending on the quality we might transfer 2. The clinic prefer not as even though I'm almost 40 the eggs will be younger so hopefully higher chance of success How about you? How many embryos have you got frozen? Xx

Hey, 16 days just seems a little long, over 2 weeks to test will be difficult for me. I usually hold out testing as well but in my last fresh cycle in sept, I bled at 9dp5dt so I tested early and knew the result. You can keep me going this cycle

I know keeping up with all the meds and the vitamins gets a bit too much sometimes but I have created a spreadsheet after someone else mentioned it on these threads. It’s really helping me keep up with the protocol. If you have loads as well, it may be an idea? The side effects of the pessaries have already kicked in which is annoying.

The intralipid infusion itself wasn’t too bad but I felt really nauseas and headachey after. If I get a BFP, I will need to have another at that stage and then again at 12 weeks or something. We are on slightly different immune protocols I take it as you weren’t advised to have the intralipids?

I have a short cycle too and bled early in my last fresh, so I am getting my progesterone tested on transfer date so they can adjust lubion if need be. I think it’s worth getting it tested to make sure you are getting enough progesterone but the lubion injections do sting.

I wanted to transfer two as well but as the embryos were created when I was 36, they are against a double transfer. They may let you transfer two then? I have 3 Frosties in the freezer and just hoping the first one out thaws nicely. I will have everything crossed for you that your 4 embryos make it with great chances of success and with ones to freeze for siblings

In terms of the injections, I tend to do them on my thighs. I pinch the skin and then inject onto the site and then hold for 5 seconds. But it always stings. How did you find the Inhixa injection? Did you do that as well as lubion? X

Morning

Thanks for the tip about the injections and the spreadsheet. That's a good idea. It's hard to keep track with all the alarms on my phone and especially if in the office or out for the day!

I know some clinics do OTD on day 11 so hopefully they won't make you wait until day 16. I also think depends on the day of the week as if falls on a Monday would rather do over the weekend rather than have to try and work through good or bad news.

Glad the clinic are testing your progesterone too. I think I just want reassurance that I'm taking the right amount of everything. I wasn't recommended Intralipids but glad they weren't too bad - although like everything too many side effects. It'll be worth it all if works!

Nice you have 3 frosties as gives you a bit of peace of mind and the age of them is frozen in time. I'm sure they will defrost normally and be all good for transfer. Only 2 more sleeps and we'll have an embryo snuggled up inside us again

[Lizmilkil]

Thank you Lilac and Purple! It went well thanks, OH and I went to Nottingham and did some shopping/had lunch before as transfer was at 15:40. I felt so sick and shaky afterwards, got home and went straight to bed. Never had that happen before but now it’s 3am and I’m awake I work from home at the moment so it’s not a big deal and I’m chilling with the cat.

I’m so bad at keeping up with these threads but how are you guys all doing? I think of you all daily and send good vibes to you.

Does anyone have the Headspace app? If not, I would recommend for guided meditations and deep breathing bits. It’s really helped me out for the last few weeks, hope it’ll get me through the TWW!

[LilacRose]

Thank you Lilac and Purple! It went well thanks, OH and I went to Nottingham and did some shopping/had lunch before as transfer was at 15:40. I felt so sick and shaky afterwards, got home and went straight to bed. Never had that happen before but now it’s 3am and I’m awake I work from home at the moment so it’s not a big deal and I’m chilling with the cat.

I’m so bad at keeping up with these threads but how are you guys all doing? I think of you all daily and send good vibes to you.

Does anyone have the Headspace app? If not, I would recommend for guided meditations and deep breathing bits. It’s really helped me out for the last few weeks, hope it’ll get me through the TWW!

Hi Liz

Glad to hear all went well and sending good luck vibes to you and your little embryos that’s strange re feeling off after - ugh, the disrupted sleep patterns during these weeks are horrid!

I haven’t got headspace but been doing a few off YouTube - I always seem to fall asleep

I’m 5dp5dt now and of course trying to symptom spot and resist the urge to test... I’ve had a few mild cramps and my boobs are a bit sore, but cld v much be the progesterone. I’m tracking my resting heart rate and it’s dropped a digit today which has made me feel a bit down (apparently rises if pg) - can’t help feeling like I’m on for failure no.4!

Is anyone else planning to test early and if so, when? I think I’ll test early but probs a bit *too* early atm! X

[RPishopeful]

Hey,

I'm at Care Northampton so not too far away from you. My OTD is usually say 13 or 14 so that's not too bad - weird yours is day 16? I normally hold out but think I'd be tempted to do early if OTD was day 16!

I forgot how rubbish the pessaries are and doing 2 three times a day is annoying. Will let you know how the Inhixa go tomorrow. What was the intralipid like and do you have to have again? I'm having a blood test to check my progesterone levels on Tuesday as I have a short cycle and tend to bleed before the end of the 2ww so have a feeling even with pessaries I'm not getting enough but hope I'm wrong and don't need the lubion as well. Honestly all the drugs we need and multi vit it's hard to what out what to do when!

Depending on the quality we might transfer 2. The clinic prefer not as even though I'm almost 40 the eggs will be younger so hopefully higher chance of success How about you? How many embryos have you got frozen? Xx

Hey, 16 days just seems a little long, over 2 weeks to test will be difficult for me. I usually hold out testing as well but in my last fresh cycle in sept, I bled at 9dp5dt so I tested early and knew the result. You can keep me going this cycle

I know keeping up with all the meds and the vitamins gets a bit too much sometimes but I have created a spreadsheet after someone else mentioned it on these threads. It’s really helping me keep up with the protocol. If you have loads as well, it may be an idea? The side effects of the pessaries have already kicked in which is annoying.

The intralipid infusion itself wasn’t too bad but I felt really nauseas and headachey after. If I get a BFP, I will need to have another at that stage and then again at 12 weeks or something. We are on slightly different immune protocols I take it as you weren’t advised to have the intralipids?

I have a short cycle too and bled early in my last fresh, so I am getting my progesterone tested on transfer date so they can adjust lubion if need be. I think it’s worth getting it tested to make sure you are getting enough progesterone but the lubion injections do sting.

I wanted to transfer two as well but as the embryos were created when I was 36, they are against a double transfer. They may let you transfer two then? I have 3 Frosties in the freezer and just hoping the first one out thaws nicely. I will have everything crossed for you that your 4 embryos make it with great chances of success and with ones to freeze for siblings

In terms of the injections, I tend to do them on my thighs. I pinch the skin and then inject onto the site and then hold for 5 seconds. But it always stings. How did you find the Inhixa injection? Did you do that as well as lubion? X

Morning

Thanks for the tip about the injections and the spreadsheet. That's a good idea. It's hard to keep track with all the alarms on my phone and especially if in the office or out for the day!

I know some clinics do OTD on day 11 so hopefully they won't make you wait until day 16. I also think depends on the day of the week as if falls on a Monday would rather do over the weekend rather than have to try and work through good or bad news.

Glad the clinic are testing your progesterone too. I think I just want reassurance that I'm taking the right amount of everything. I wasn't recommended Intralipids but glad they weren't too bad - although like everything too many side effects. It'll be worth it all if works!

Nice you have 3 frosties as gives you a bit of peace of mind and the age of them is frozen in time. I'm sure they will defrost normally and be all good for transfer. Only 2 more sleeps and we'll have an embryo snuggled up inside us again

Morning, hope the spreadsheet helps you like it does for me. I sometimes forget if I have taken some meds / vits so it’s a little easier to keep track of everything when on paper. How are you finding the Inhixa injections? Have they got a little better? Hope they are not stinging as much. I have to do my first one tomorrow

Here’s to hoping for a slightly shorter OTD but I am happy to follow their advice as I have read that Frosties take a little longer to implant.

Hope your progesterone levels come back on the right level so you don’t need any adjustments to the dosage you are taking. Keeping everything crossed for both of us that our little embryos nestle in nicely x

Have a good day x

[Purple286]

Thank you Lilac and Purple! It went well thanks, OH and I went to Nottingham and did some shopping/had lunch before as transfer was at 15:40. I felt so sick and shaky afterwards, got home and went straight to bed. Never had that happen before but now it’s 3am and I’m awake I work from home at the moment so it’s not a big deal and I’m chilling with the cat.

I’m so bad at keeping up with these threads but how are you guys all doing? I think of you all daily and send good vibes to you.

Does anyone have the Headspace app? If not, I would recommend for guided meditations and deep breathing bits. It’s really helped me out for the last few weeks, hope it’ll get me through the TWW!

Fab well done and congratulations for making it to transfer. Going for lunch before is a lovely idea. Mine is at 3pm so might suggest that to my OH as well.

Sorry you felt a bit rubbish after but hope the next few days go smoothly. I use the mindful IVF app which is good too but that one sounds good too - anything else to help get through the next 2 weeks. Enjoying chilling with the cat and your embaby on board! Xx

[Purple286]

Morning

Thanks for the tip about the injections and the spreadsheet. That's a good idea. It's hard to keep track with all the alarms on my phone and especially if in the office or out for the day!

I know some clinics do OTD on day 11 so hopefully they won't make you wait until day 16. I also think depends on the day of the week as if falls on a Monday would rather do over the weekend rather than have to try and work through good or bad news.

Glad the clinic are testing your progesterone too. I think I just want reassurance that I'm taking the right amount of everything. I wasn't recommended Intralipids but glad they weren't too bad - although like everything too many side effects. It'll be worth it all if works!

Nice you have 3 frosties as gives you a bit of peace of mind and the age of them is frozen in time. I'm sure they will defrost normally and be all good for transfer. Only 2 more sleeps and we'll have an embryo snuggled up inside us again

Morning, hope the spreadsheet helps you like it does for me. I sometimes forget if I have taken some meds / vits so it’s a little easier to keep track of everything when on paper. How are you finding the Inhixa injections? Have they got a little better? Hope they are not stinging as much. I have to do my first one tomorrow

Here’s to hoping for a slightly shorter OTD but I am happy to follow their advice as I have read that Frosties take a little longer to implant.

Hope your progesterone levels come back on the right level so you don’t need any adjustments to the dosage you are taking. Keeping everything crossed for both of us that our little embryos nestle in nicely x

Have a good day x

I really hope I get the call early to confirm how many embryos made it. Once I know that then think I'll be able to relax a bit. What time is your transfer? Xx

[RPishopeful]

Morning

Thanks for the tip about the injections and the spreadsheet. That's a good idea. It's hard to keep track with all the alarms on my phone and especially if in the office or out for the day!

I know some clinics do OTD on day 11 so hopefully they won't make you wait until day 16. I also think depends on the day of the week as if falls on a Monday would rather do over the weekend rather than have to try and work through good or bad news.

Glad the clinic are testing your progesterone too. I think I just want reassurance that I'm taking the right amount of everything. I wasn't recommended Intralipids but glad they weren't too bad - although like everything too many side effects. It'll be worth it all if works!

Nice you have 3 frosties as gives you a bit of peace of mind and the age of them is frozen in time. I'm sure they will defrost normally and be all good for transfer. Only 2 more sleeps and we'll have an embryo snuggled up inside us again

Morning, hope the spreadsheet helps you like it does for me. I sometimes forget if I have taken some meds / vits so it’s a little easier to keep track of everything when on paper. How are you finding the Inhixa injections? Have they got a little better? Hope they are not stinging as much. I have to do my first one tomorrow

Here’s to hoping for a slightly shorter OTD but I am happy to follow their advice as I have read that Frosties take a little longer to implant.

Hope your progesterone levels come back on the right level so you don’t need any adjustments to the dosage you are taking. Keeping everything crossed for both of us that our little embryos nestle in nicely x

Have a good day x

I really hope I get the call early to confirm how many embryos made it. Once I know that then think I'll be able to relax a bit. What time is your transfer? Xx

I hope you get the call early tomorrow morning too so you can relax before the transfer. I know the anxiety and stress you are feeling but hang in there, I will have everything crossed you will get a good number to transfer and also freeze.

My transfer is at 2.50pm but I have to be there for 2.20pm for my bloods. Just 10 mins before you. One more sleep

Sending positive and good luck vibes for tomorrow. Keep us posted xx

[LilacRose]

Good luck for tomorrow both of you x

[YTIREV]

Morning all.
Just a silly question.. I started buserelin on day 21 (15th) and it said around 7 days later to expect a bleed. Well it’s not happened yet, it it ok for it to be a few days out? I mean technically today is only the 8th day x

[LilacRose]

Morning all.
Just a silly question.. I started buserelin on day 21 (15th) and it said around 7 days later to expect a bleed. Well it’s not happened yet, it it ok for it to be a few days out? I mean technically today is only the 8th day x

Hi YTIREV

Yes, I think it’s very common for it to be delayed. I think mine was about 3 days’ late when I was down regging and I recall a few of the girls had similar delays x

[YTIREV]

Morning all.
Just a silly question.. I started buserelin on day 21 (15th) and it said around 7 days later to expect a bleed. Well it’s not happened yet, it it ok for it to be a few days out? I mean technically today is only the 8th day x

Hi YTIREV

Yes, I think it’s very common for it to be delayed. I think mine was about 3 days’ late when I was down regging and I recall a few of the girls had similar delays x

Ah lovely, thank you! I know it probably happened with my previous cycles but I just can’t remember!
How are you getting on? Xx

[LilacRose]

Bit of a random one, but has anyone found their skin has been really affected by the drugs? My skin seems so dry and I’m suddenly noticing fine lines much more! I had gluten a couple of nights ago for the first time in a few months and had some sort of reaction, little bumps all under my skin all over my face and neck. I wouldn’t be bothered but I’m going to a ball in about 10 days! don’t know what to use as my skin seems more sensitive than usual. Any suggestions?! X

[LilacRose]

Morning all.
Just a silly question.. I started buserelin on day 21 (15th) and it said around 7 days later to expect a bleed. Well it’s not happened yet, it it ok for it to be a few days out? I mean technically today is only the 8th day x

Hi YTIREV

Yes, I think it’s very common for it to be delayed. I think mine was about 3 days’ late when I was down regging and I recall a few of the girls had similar delays x

Ah lovely, thank you! I know it probably happened with my previous cycles but I just can’t remember!
How are you getting on? Xx

It’s funny how you forget isn’t it, I’m the same! So many different regimes!

Day 6 today and I’m struggling a bit tbh. I feel sure it’s not worked and I’m feeling pretty down. Kind of just want it to be over now! I’m thinking of testing tomorrow but not sure as I know it’s early, but I figure something would show by then if it was going to happen? X

[YTIREV]

Hi YTIREV

Yes, I think it’s very common for it to be delayed. I think mine was about 3 days’ late when I was down regging and I recall a few of the girls had similar delays x

Ah lovely, thank you! I know it probably happened with my previous cycles but I just can’t remember!
How are you getting on? Xx

It’s funny how you forget isn’t it, I’m the same! So many different regimes!

Day 6 today and I’m struggling a bit tbh. I feel sure it’s not worked and I’m feeling pretty down. Kind of just want it to be over now! I’m thinking of testing tomorrow but not sure as I know it’s early, but I figure something would show by then if it was going to happen? X

I know what you mean. I was a prolific early tester but I’m adamant I won’t be this time. I think it tends to create stress sometimes. Even at day 7 it may not show. There’s a few ladies I’ve seen here that have tested early and it hasn’t been positive until otd. I think so what best for you x

[LilacRose]

Ah lovely, thank you! I know it probably happened with my previous cycles but I just can’t remember!
How are you getting on? Xx

It’s funny how you forget isn’t it, I’m the same! So many different regimes!

Day 6 today and I’m struggling a bit tbh. I feel sure it’s not worked and I’m feeling pretty down. Kind of just want it to be over now! I’m thinking of testing tomorrow but not sure as I know it’s early, but I figure something would show by then if it was going to happen? X

I know what you mean. I was a prolific early tester but I’m adamant I won’t be this time. I think it tends to create stress sometimes. Even at day 7 it may not show. There’s a few ladies I’ve seen here that have tested early and it hasn’t been positive until otd. I think so what best for you x

It’s so hard to know! I’ve tested early before and then you’re in this horrible limbo thinking what if it changes. I’ve also not tested and have then come on my period before even getting to otd which is also a horrible way to find out... ideally I’d do it on day 10, but my OH is working so might have to leave it til day 11 but I’ll be in AF territory!! x

[YTIREV]

It’s funny how you forget isn’t it, I’m the same! So many different regimes!

Day 6 today and I’m struggling a bit tbh. I feel sure it’s not worked and I’m feeling pretty down. Kind of just want it to be over now! I’m thinking of testing tomorrow but not sure as I know it’s early, but I figure something would show by then if it was going to happen? X

I know what you mean. I was a prolific early tester but I’m adamant I won’t be this time. I think it tends to create stress sometimes. Even at day 7 it may not show. There’s a few ladies I’ve seen here that have tested early and it hasn’t been positive until otd. I think so what best for you x

It’s so hard to know! I’ve tested early before and then you’re in this horrible limbo thinking what if it changes. I’ve also not tested and have then come on my period before even getting to otd which is also a horrible way to find out... ideally I’d do it on day 10, but my OH is working so might have to leave it til day 11 but I’ll be in AF territory!! x

Yeah that happened to me last cycle, like 3 days before OTD so I feel you x
Could perhaps do tomorrow and then leave it again till day 11? X

[Purple286]

Hi all,

How was your transfer today RP? Hope all went well and your OTD isn't too far away.

Hang in there Lilac and if you can wait a few more days then you'll feel much better seeing that bfp. Is your oh around day 8 or 9? Also I look like a spotty teenager so think my skins is awful since started the drugs.

My period was 3 days late when on Buserelin YTIREV so hopefully it'll come on the next couple of days and then you get your down reg scan and transfer won't be far away.

How you doing today Lizmilkil?

Also MAB and kh123 have you got your scan dates booked in after the bfp? Still so happy for you

[Purple286]

Also some good news from me. We had 3 of our embryos make it to Blastocyst today Totally thrilled and had one expanding 2:2 transferred and nestling safely where it should be.

The other 2 have been frozen so feel so reassured and relaxed knowing this isn't our last shot.

Now to join the 2ww craziness xx

[YTIREV]

Also some good news from me. We had 3 of our embryos make it to Blastocyst today Totally thrilled and had one expanding 2:2 transferred and nestling safely where it should be.

The other 2 have been frozen so feel so reassured and relaxed knowing this isn't our last shot.

Now to join the 2ww craziness xx

Great news purple! Fingers crossed for you xx

[Lizmilkil]

Hey guys, all good here thanks for asking 3dp5dt for me and time I’d dddrrrraaaagggggginnnnggggg but I know it is for others too and I shouldn’t complain.

Side note - my tummy is SO bruised now from the injections, I’m having Inhixa as well as progesterone and my tummy just feels like a big bruise. Really hope it’ll be all worth it in the end!

I had a dream that I logged on here and everyone (including me) had BFP’s! Really hope it’s a reality for us all

Thinking of you ladies and your OH’s, whatever stage you’re all at it’s a tense time and I totally understand.

Love to all and baby dust

[RPishopeful]

Hi All,

Purple - that’s great news about your 3 embryos. I am super happy for you.

My first embryo thawed nicely and was transferred. Officially in the 2ww now. My OTD was bought forward to 08th March. When is your OTD purple? How crazy is it that I have already started to try and symptom spot even though I know it’s early.

Lilac I am sorry you are struggling, the 2ww is tough. If you can hang on to test may be until day 9 or 11, so you are not in limbo just in case it might be a little early to test at day 7 or 8. I have also started to bleed before OTD and it’s a horrible way to find out.

My skin is so dry with all these medications I am taking, my skin has started to crack in places and i am constantly creaming myself. I have to take my Inhixa today so not looking forward to it.

Lizmil - what a lovely dream to have, really hope it’s a reality for all.

Sending love and positive vibes to all. Hoping for loads more BFP’s from all to add to the group xx

[Purple286]

Hi All,

Purple - that’s great news about your 3 embryos. I am super happy for you.

My first embryo thawed nicely and was transferred. Officially in the 2ww now. My OTD was bought forward to 08th March. When is your OTD purple? How crazy is it that I have already started to try and symptom spot even though I know it’s early.

Lilac I am sorry you are struggling, the 2ww is tough. If you can hang on to test may be until day 9 or 11, so you are not in limbo just in case it might be a little early to test at day 7 or 8. I have also started to bleed before OTD and it’s a horrible way to find out.

My skin is so dry with all these medications I am taking, my skin has started to crack in places and i am constantly creaming myself. I have to take my Inhixa today so not looking forward to it.

Lizmil - what a lovely dream to have, really hope it’s a reality for all.

Sending love and positive vibes to all. Hoping for loads more BFP’s from all to add to the group xx

Fab to hear your transfer went well and great news you have an earlier OTD. Thats the same as mine! Eck!

I have a few plans with a friends 40th and a walk with family on Sunday so I think I'll be distracted until Monday and then suspect I'll start to go stir crazy! Good luck and let's all hope Liz's dreams come true!

[Lizmilkil]

Hi All,

Purple - that’s great news about your 3 embryos. I am super happy for you.

My first embryo thawed nicely and was transferred. Officially in the 2ww now. My OTD was bought forward to 08th March. When is your OTD purple? How crazy is it that I have already started to try and symptom spot even though I know it’s early.

Lilac I am sorry you are struggling, the 2ww is tough. If you can hang on to test may be until day 9 or 11, so you are not in limbo just in case it might be a little early to test at day 7 or 8. I have also started to bleed before OTD and it’s a horrible way to find out.

My skin is so dry with all these medications I am taking, my skin has started to crack in places and i am constantly creaming myself. I have to take my Inhixa today so not looking forward to it.

Lizmil - what a lovely dream to have, really hope it’s a reality for all.

Sending love and positive vibes to all. Hoping for loads more BFP’s from all to add to the group xx

Fab to hear your transfer went well and great news you have an earlier OTD. Thats the same as mine! Eck!

I have a few plans with a friends 40th and a walk with family on Sunday so I think I'll be distracted until Monday and then suspect I'll start to go stir crazy! Good luck and let's all hope Liz's dreams come true!

My OTD is the 6th! Looks like we’re all testing at around the same dates I have everything crossed for us all x

[Bevski]

Hey All

So we are cracking on with the Busetelin ready for our FET. Will start taking estradiol on Sunday and lining scan on the 3rd March.

Anyone else on a similar timeline?

Wishing us all good luck.

Hi all,

Lemontop I have my lining scan 1st March so very similar timeline to you