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In 2 weeks' time....
.....we can start IVF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ![:\](https://forum.madeformums.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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I am so so over the moon. It's been a pretty emotional day. As some of you will know I am really desperate to have one go of IVF this yr. Just something about the fact that we started trying in 2008, so getting a chance at IVF in 2009 sounds so much better in my head than 2010, despite the fact that it's actually only a matter on weeks really. Anyway, i knew it would be tight or maybe not possible.....but had really pinned my hopes on starting this yr.
So, we had our intital consultation today. Our consultant looked through all our results and history and basically said that the chances of us conceiving naturally with my husband's poor sperm results were very slim (i.e., if we kept trying for the next however many yrs we may be very lucky and get pg once or maybe not at all. She therefore recommended ICSI. If my ovarian reserves are good, then the success rate could be as high as 60% at our clinic, but it all depends how many eggs are collected.
So then she looked at dates and we worked out if i start on the long protocol on my next AF the EC and ET would be v v close to xmas and may end up being when they are closed if things do not go according to plan. Which would be a bit risky to say the least. She said I would not be able to start the short protocol as I have not yet had my AMH levels tested (GP didn;t do them properly it seems
) This sent me into a spiral of negativity, crying, and saying I just cannot bear to wait until next yr. I know it'[s a bit dramatic but I think it's just that I'd pinned all my hopes on this and set my heart on it. I also know that it has a good chance of not working first time, but I just want a chance. Just for once, just a chance! I think she then realised where my brain is at with this, and agreed that I could have my AMH tested today ( which they did) and then I could start the short protocol when my next AF arrives, probably in about 2 weeks' time. So i've got my prescription for the drugs I will probably have to take and just have to wait for AF, which despite all the bd'ing we've done this month, probably will arrive (but still trying to remain optimistic for a miracle!).
I know this is only the first step and there's lots that could go wrong before we get to the stage of actually having any embryo(s) transferred, but for now I am just going to enjoy this feeling of excitment and anticipation that we may actually have a real chance in 2009.
Thanks to all of you fantastic ladies who have posted well wishes today. I really cannot tell you how much your support means to me. I shall be keeping you updated and probably asking lots of random questions over the next couple of months!! xxx
) ) ) ) )I am so so over the moon. It's been a pretty emotional day. As some of you will know I am really desperate to have one go of IVF this yr. Just something about the fact that we started trying in 2008, so getting a chance at IVF in 2009 sounds so much better in my head than 2010, despite the fact that it's actually only a matter on weeks really. Anyway, i knew it would be tight or maybe not possible.....but had really pinned my hopes on starting this yr.
So, we had our intital consultation today. Our consultant looked through all our results and history and basically said that the chances of us conceiving naturally with my husband's poor sperm results were very slim (i.e., if we kept trying for the next however many yrs we may be very lucky and get pg once or maybe not at all. She therefore recommended ICSI. If my ovarian reserves are good, then the success rate could be as high as 60% at our clinic, but it all depends how many eggs are collected.
So then she looked at dates and we worked out if i start on the long protocol on my next AF the EC and ET would be v v close to xmas and may end up being when they are closed if things do not go according to plan. Which would be a bit risky to say the least. She said I would not be able to start the short protocol as I have not yet had my AMH levels tested (GP didn;t do them properly it seems
) This sent me into a spiral of negativity, crying, and saying I just cannot bear to wait until next yr. I know it'[s a bit dramatic but I think it's just that I'd pinned all my hopes on this and set my heart on it. I also know that it has a good chance of not working first time, but I just want a chance. Just for once, just a chance! I think she then realised where my brain is at with this, and agreed that I could have my AMH tested today ( which they did) and then I could start the short protocol when my next AF arrives, probably in about 2 weeks' time. So i've got my prescription for the drugs I will probably have to take and just have to wait for AF, which despite all the bd'ing we've done this month, probably will arrive (but still trying to remain optimistic for a miracle!). I know this is only the first step and there's lots that could go wrong before we get to the stage of actually having any embryo(s) transferred, but for now I am just going to enjoy this feeling of excitment and anticipation that we may actually have a real chance in 2009.
Thanks to all of you fantastic ladies who have posted well wishes today. I really cannot tell you how much your support means to me. I shall be keeping you updated and probably asking lots of random questions over the next couple of months!! xxx
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Given my time again, the big thing I would have done differently in the run-up to starting is to do loads of cooking for the freezer. I ended up doing that the weekend after I started, when I was already feeling knackered - the main side effect of all of the drugs (pre- and post-transfer) for me has been total exhaustion. There have been MANY times in the course of treatment that I've really not felt like cooking, and having a full freezer is a godsend. Mind you, perhaps you have the even bigger godsend of a husband who is willing and able to do a bit of cooking himself...
Good luck, and I look forward to hearing about your journey xxx
What a great way to finish off your year, i know how desperate you were to squeeze it in before 2010. Wow, wouldnt it be fab to start your new year with a baby on board. (god, makes me a bit teary thinking about it!)
I really really hope that it is a sucess and that this long long journey can finally come to an end for you.
Good luck, please keep us updated on whats going on.
Hugs
Gem x
I really hope it goes well for you and look forward to reading of your bfp and pregnancy tales! xxx
I am so excited for you my lovely,
xxx
good luck hun and keep us updated x x x
I am sooooo pleased for you hun, im sorry I havent been on for a couple of days so have only just seen this. Well done for getting them to do the remaining tests & roll on 2 wks time. I am so excited for you hun.
Will miss you when you go off to pg but will just have to stalk you or join you one or the other LOL xxx
LL - thankyou honey. Hope all is well with you and bump! When do you find out how many are in there??
LDOM - yes so glad I'm going to be on the short one. I really didn;t want to go back on the pill. Do you know if the short one has any effect on success rates? Thanks for the freezer tip. Better get cooking then....and clearing out the freezer of all the stuff we are really never going to eat!
Angelfish - yes she is good...although v straight talking! How are you doing honey?
Gem - oh bless you that's so sweet. I cannot even let myself think that I might be pg by the new yr, but wow that would just be so so amazing. Hope you're doing ok with everything and still feeling positive about your plan.
Happy Traveller - thanks hon. You get given a date when you have to test, think it's just under 2 weeks after embryo transfer. You can't test earlier as it could be +ive becuase of all the drugs.
Hales, Issy and twinklestar - thank you lovely ladies! I hope so so much...
Rachie - aw bless you hon, that is so lovely of you. I really really hope 2010 is all about being a mummy for you too lovey.
Sanguine - lovely sweetie as ever! That is so sweet. I think it was the crying and pleading that did it more than anything else, but hey, it worked! 2010 will be a good yr for you too I reckon....
Laujai - aw lovey don't apologise! I really hope we're in pg together....fingers crossed... How are you doing? Have you been away from BE for good reasons?
Thanks again ladies, you really are the best. I wouldn;t have got to this point without you xxx
Do you know also I saw 4 different sets of identical twin babies on my lunch break, now if that isn't rubbing my nose in it I don't know what is.
And breath! Sorry now I have hjacked your post! Seem to have a lot to say tonight! lol!
So how are you generally, full of PMA I expect!
Im so glad you can move forward with positivity & you never know you could get a christmas BFP!
Oh that would be so lovely, you deserve it so much, i know you have been a fantastic support to me since i joined you on BE.
All the best hun i wish you all the success in the world! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
This is such fantastic news, I'm so pleased for you honey. I can't wait to read your BFP post!
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Socks - he he your post did make me smile! Your DH sounds funny..... Although I would have been v annoyed about the DIY'ing. That happened to me the first cycle we were TTC, but never again as he always knows EXACTLY what is going on from my regular updates!! Yeah SEXY!!! I hope you manage to sort your cupboards out soon, at least that is something to take your mind off TTC. If you're moving house that's fab as you're bound to end up falling pg and having terrible morning sickness as soon as you sign contracts....just sods law. Woohoo hopefully a socksy BFP on the way then... I am good. feeling a bit nervous about a few things today so had to get up and put some thoughts on here....then I might go back to bed if hubbie is still snoring away up there!
PS - thanks sweetie. I can't even imagine how amazing a christmas BFP would be. Sometimes I allow myslef to daydream about it but then it scares me that I'm jinxing it... Hope you're feeling a little brighter today hon. Don't forget lots of the recent BFP'ers felt low like this and were sure they would get a BFN....keep hoping.
MrsD - thanks sweetie. Hoe are you getting on hon? Must be nearing end of 2ww?
Thanks again xxx