Started IVF injections today!
Hi girls,
Unfortunately our last natural attempt was unsuccessful and Monday was CD1. I was due to start IVF this cycle so I attended for a pre-treatment scan and chat today. They did the scan which showed 14 follicles (which apparently is quite good), and passed a fine tube as a 'dummy transfer' (quite sore).
They then told me they were going to do the short protocol with me, which is 4 weeks. This meant starting drugs today rather than in 3 weeks time, and I also don't get the down-regulating drugs, therefore minimising the risk of over-stimulation. This protocol had only been mentioned briefly to me last week and I didn't think I'd be starting as soon as today!
Really pleased as we will know the outcome in about 4 weeks, rather than the 9 weeks I was expecting. Also had to switch almost ??4000 for the pleasure!!!
I'm praying this will work and will be counting on lots of good vibes from you lot !
x
Unfortunately our last natural attempt was unsuccessful and Monday was CD1. I was due to start IVF this cycle so I attended for a pre-treatment scan and chat today. They did the scan which showed 14 follicles (which apparently is quite good), and passed a fine tube as a 'dummy transfer' (quite sore).
They then told me they were going to do the short protocol with me, which is 4 weeks. This meant starting drugs today rather than in 3 weeks time, and I also don't get the down-regulating drugs, therefore minimising the risk of over-stimulation. This protocol had only been mentioned briefly to me last week and I didn't think I'd be starting as soon as today!
Really pleased as we will know the outcome in about 4 weeks, rather than the 9 weeks I was expecting. Also had to switch almost ??4000 for the pleasure!!!
I'm praying this will work and will be counting on lots of good vibes from you lot !
x
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All the very best JCB- I really hope you move off this page and onto pregnancy very soon
Take care and keep updating.....
xxx
Its so exciting strating the injections. We had 1 cycle of IVF & I found out last week there are 3 heart beats...triplets!!!! I never believed it would happen...have faith!! :roll:
I too self funded & thought of all the nice things I could have put the money to Hang in there it will all be worth it xxx
OMG-triplets??? Does that mean that 3 embryos were put back? At my hospital, you're only allowed 1 or 2!
What wonderful news.
Emma-when do you start again? Will keep you posted with how we get on. Praying that month 20 is our turn.
Well done on starting the injections that is so exciting! everything crossed for you! I am on short cycle too, but not till August. Having to pay as well as I'm in Ireland and it's not free here at all.
Congrats Wooly! three babies all at once! you lucky thing!!
lol
Lucille XX
Am liking the idea of the short protocol ....
Good luck keep up posted
im petrified of needles but cant wait to start them, how bad are they? is it worth using a numbing cream ?xx
and how do you deal with other ppl tellnig you they are pregnant??
lots of luck
Mrs E xx
Sorry to hear your troubles, I know there's nothing any of us can say to make you feel better.
Regarding the IVF injections, they really aren't too sore. You could ask for Emla cream to try to numb the area but you probably won't need that. The needles are very fine, and I think remembering why we're doing this helps get you through.
Hope you're keeping well,
JCB
Hope everyone's doing alright on here xx
Congratulations on your pregnancies-it's always good to hear of positive outcomes!
JCB x