In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in Ireland

# 2654

Posted: 19/06/2013 17:29

Hi AD,

Thank you for your reply. And that's great you had your little miracle. I know how you feel about the bes times haha but it does all come down to patience perseverance and determination. It's all part n parcel. Wait til you've a 9 yr old full if attitude now that when the fun starts haha

Well we couldn't wait any longer and do e the hpt last night and we got our BFP ✌😄 I couldn't look,had to get him to check it first. Was very doubtful because of all the pains I was experiencing. I was totally shocked and delighted! Did another one at first urine of the day this morn and same results! I think we will go go tomor for another one and then do another HPT fri so have the test results of that day to ring into HARI.

I feel so blessed and lucky that after just one cycle we got our positive. However I know it's still gona be a nervous time hoping & praying that everything will go ok throughout the whole pregnancy!

BEST WISHES AND LOTS OF BABY DUST TO YOU ALL XXX

# 2653

Posted: 18/06/2013 20:55

Hi Angel 2013,

I remember the pain I was in when I found out that I was pregnant. I had to go to hospital as I thought that there was something wrong.  I had a very bad pain down my right side and I could not walk with the cramps.  I hope that you get the result that you deserve.

I read all of your messages sometimes and it brings me back.  It is 4 years for me since I had my IVF(ICSI) and my son will be 4 in november.  I was 41 and he is a blessing to me and to all who know him even though getting him to bed is a nightmare.

Gi: Congrats to you on your new additions.

I hope that you all get the babies that you all deserve.  Its a hard road and the next stage is not that easy either but the love and kisses make up for it. 

Babydust to you all

# 2652

Posted: 18/06/2013 18:43

Hi Gigi,

Thanks for your reply. And big congrats to you. I hope you're doing well and pray for a very healthy pregnancy and little miracle at the end :)

We're with Hari & they told us they would rather the results (if positive) to be given to them on Fri but we can test tomor. I've read in US even they test way earlier than us such as 7dpt!?!

Had a very tough morn. My head was all over the place. I think the more I research my symptoms and reading posts in these type of pages the more my head starts to go in over drive. I know I'm not alone in this and am lucky that our first cycle has went so good so far without any other complications but it really is such a terrible time especially for the female who have these feelings and partners finding it difficult to understand. I'm draining his positivity. I feel terrible cos it was with the issues with his mobility and volume that was the reason for us to have to go down the ivf route. I have a 9yr old from past relationship,who he adores!

Sorry for ranting on xx

# 2651

Posted: 18/06/2013 09:50

Angel 2013,why don't you test..in the sims you test 12 days post 5dt..I had little cramping..was convinced it was my period and nearly collapsed wen I got a positive..I'm 12 weeks Sunday..best of luck..what clinic are you with??xx

# 2650

Posted: 17/06/2013 23:21

Hi everyone.

I've finally found an Irish site!! Hopefully I can get someone that can help ease my over active mind.

I'm 12dp5d icsi blastocyst transfer. I'm having very heavy cramping and period type aches since transfer. Just wondering if anyone with a BFP and the joy of a little baba has experienced this?!?

We're due for HPT wednesday and I'm so worried. Haven't had any spotting but really feel p's are coming.

I'm sorry if it seems like I'm not showing interest or making an effort to get to know you or give more info on our background. I'm just so worried! Thanks for your time to read and any responses are so much appreciated! ❤

# 2649

Posted: 15/06/2013 16:38

You've had a tough time WIshing.  I hope that the posts here have given you some hope.  Big hugs to you xx

Welcome firsttimer.  You'll get all sorts of good advice on here.  Everyone has a different tale to tell so generally there is someone who has something similar to your own experience!  I know what you mean about being surrounded by people popping babies out no bother.  Have you told people you are doing IVF?

Thanks Layley!  The back pain sounds horrendous and you've a whopper on your hands there alright - 10.10!! as the doc given you anything for it?

Delighted all is going so well HEad 79.

Excellent news Keeks.  That is fantastic.  Well done!

OH MY DEAR DOD GI I CANNOT stop laughing!! That is hilarious.  I'm sure it really wasn't at the time though!

As for me - went for my scan on Thursday and have two enormous cysts which will have to be drained - this could be from too much sniffer so cycle cancelled again for the third time grrrrr.  Only have myself to blame this time! Trying to keep the chin up and going off to see Hangover 3 for a laugh (I hope!)

Love to all xx 

# 2648

Posted: 12/06/2013 21:32

hi wishing...my god have you gone through so much.my heart does go out to u. before i started my ivf treatment i had to get a cyst removed from my ovary..then when i went back for my scan my consultant discovered a polyp on my ovary that wasnt there previous(or that wasnt visible at the time)..i know u said urs was in ur uterus..i had it removed by keyhole early dec'12..no pain just took the following day off after work..i started my ivf in jan then.. hope everything works out for u..

# 2647

Posted: 12/06/2013 21:05

Hi all, its been a very long time and only ever posted twice but been reading up on all you daily and praying for everyone. News with me is that after a failed IUI, 3 cancelled IVF's due to hormone levels and a failed ICSI in November...is that I am now 5 weeks pregnant after a second ICSI. 7 eggs were retrieved and only 2 lasted until transfer. I never thought this would happen and still in shock whilst praying I don't miscarry. Proof the system can work and I'm delighted to say that SIMS were a pleasure to deal with this time around, they seem to be far more organised since my first visit in 2011.

Wishing everyone the very best, especially those coping with work and personal issues on top of infertility...we are hoping our run of bad luck is halting for a while!!

Amh - 3.5

Husband - low sperm count

# 2646

Posted: 12/06/2013 19:22

Hi girls haven't posted in a long time but saw wishings post and wanted to reply.

Wishing: Not sure if you remember me but I had a fresh cycle in June 2012 which ended in a freeze all because of a polyp. I had the polyp removed in July which was 3 weeks later and the polyp took up half my uterine cavity. No recovery time and no pain at all in fact they do a d and c and a had a fresh new lining with no more spotting or heavy bleeding. Anyway went on holidays in August so had my first medicated frozen cycle in September which didn't work cause of cell loss during thaw and a solid lining from the medication.  Had my second frozen cycle in November which was a natural cycle with no medication we also went to blast this time.  We had one grade AA blast which resulted in a pregnancy. I am now 32 weeks pregnant with a little boy. So try not to worry about the polyp I know it is frustrating but all will fall into place x x x  to all the other girls who I knew and the newbies thinking of you all x x x 

TTC#2 Secondary Infertility-IVF#1(ICSI)Transfer cancelled-Polyps and mild OHSS. 1 X Failed Medicated FET, Natural FET November 2012-Positive.

# 2645

Posted: 12/06/2013 11:23

Afm u should prob ring the clinic just in case but I am sure it will be ok, I did something dim as well on kaylas cycle I had to take antibiotics before transfer and coincidently my dog was on some too hmmm...had a blonde moment and took his instead didn't realise till I felt Sick and sounded drunk! I rang the vet to find out the strength of them and yes he found it funny said it was lucky I have a small dog!  I never admitted to Jason but I did it again after that how fecking stupid can I get ha ha

# 2644

Posted: 12/06/2013 08:44

gi.. Thats an amazing story it really is, where they 8cells?? well done moma well done. so you have 4 babies now my goodness.. are you managing ok night feeds or did you have to get someone in to help you? must be hard going all the same. 

im having really bad back bother caring my baby around he is 7mths old and weights 20lbs little whopper he is, but 10.10 born.. i have pcos so i tend of have a tender pelvic area anyway  but my god its really bad since the c-section.. 

TBH its turning me off having another baby. i really wanted to go back in to the hari in november to try aim for a summer baby and leave it at that but now im reluctant to even go in again and leave it at the 2 boys i have.. Suppose just wanted to try for one more see if i could get the girl but another boy would be just as good for me as im aware that healthy is the best option.

I think its just from lifting the baby.  Has anyone experienced back pain like this? if so what have you tried, its ok now as i type but not 100% like NIGHTMARE..

i cant post to everyone as i cant remember your names but im reading your stories, 

Welcome LJ11 sounds as if everything is on the right track best of luck in june. 

AFM; Not sure what that means as i only did the antagonist proticol so no sniffer needed.. but im sure your ok they allow for funnys like you im sure :) best of luck. x

everyone i missed im reading and thinking of you all x

# 2643

Posted: 11/06/2013 12:58

Hello everyone... this is my first post so I hope its ok..... We have been trying for 4.5 years unsuccessfully with no pregnancies, chemical pregnancies or nothing. We did try Napro for over two years again with no success and we have just started with SIMS. So far I have to say they have been lovely. Very attentive, answer all and any questions we have and call you back quickly. The results from testing are.... diminished ovarian reserve its 7.6 and I'm only 34! Also auto immune issues apparently everything and anything would have been attacked over the last 4+ years.. I got such a fright when I got this news because every other doctor, consultant and specialist said everything was perfect! The only person who picked up that it could be an autoimmune issues was my acupuncturist.

I don't know anybody going through this all my friends are popping them out no bother so its great to have a forum like this and read everyone’s experiences. Any advice you could give at this stage would be really appreciated. Thanks

# 2642

Posted: 11/06/2013 10:53

Hi Girls

Haven't been on for a while. The rocky road continues for me. At this stage I feel that I could write a depressing soap opera but no-one would believe it as one person couldn't have such bad luck.

When I first discovered I needed IVF we were obvisiously devasted beyond words (found out on a Wednesday); as if that wasn't enough to cope with on Thursday on the following week(8 days later) I found out that my beloved Dad had cancer and sadly passed away less that 2 months after than; then on Friday of the following week (8 days later) I lost my job. So in the space of 16 days; discovered I needed IVF; my Dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer and lost my job. Talk about things happening in three's. That was a very dark time in my life and I was sure my run of bad luck was behind me, oh boy how wrong was I. 

Then we were due to start first IVF cycle May 2012 but postponed due to high hormone bloods; same thing happened in June, finally got go ahead for July and had 3 transfered at day 3 (none to freeze) but AF arrived 3 days before I was due to test so didn't even have to wonder whether I was pregnant or not. During follow up consulation, Doctor said toxic fluid leaking from my fallopian tubes which would destroy any embyros and prevent a pregnancy and said to get them removed. So back to my gynae had the operation to remove them and once I was recovered and got the all clear; cycle no 2 beckoned.

Cycle no 2 January / February 2013 as some of you may remember was a nightmare; over-stimulated, oestragen levels went through the roof, so nausea for a week; went to egg collection but sadly nothing to transfer.

Cycle no 3 June 2013; I threw everything into it; did acupuncture; took vitamins centrum A-Z, omega 3 and viamins B and D for 3 months; half hour walk every day and drank 2 litres of water each day for the past few weeks (even had no alcohol since xmas!!). Everything was going good until last Friday and then bang. During the scan nurse discovered something on my uterus said nothing to worry about and she would get the doctor to come in and scan me to check it. When the doctor came into room first words she said was I don't like things easy or going down the easy route (what an understatement!!!!), think she couldn"t believe this was happening to me now. Anyway I now have a polyp on my uterus which basically means that there was going to be no fresh transfer and that they were going to do elective freeze. Had my egg collection yesterday 15 collected and just after getting call to say that 8 were mature and that them 8 all fertilized. Before collection yesterday when signing consent forms I was told that even if that polyp wasn't there they were going to do elective freeze as my progesterone bloods were very high on Friday. Back in recovery more bad news my doctor came to say that there was some fluid in the end of fthe allopian tube that is still there (the end of 1 tube couldn't be removed when I was having surgery last year as it was attached to ovary and would have damaged ovary if it was removed) and I may have to go to theatre before I have frozen transfer (if I ever get to that stage) to have it drained. Today I have to drink 4 litres of fluid and go back tomorrow for scan to see any fluid has accumulated from cycle, if so will have to get it drained.

So now next step is to be refered back to my gynae for more surgery this time to get polyp removed; more delays. We have decided to do eeva on this cycle as advised as it will tell us one way or another whether egg quality is still there (if quality is gone it means that we won't have to face the heartache of more failed cycles) and if quality is gone its the end of the road with my own goods and I will have to face the knowledge knowing I will never have my own biological child.

Oh girls I can tell you I am so depressed with life at this stage and getting it hard to go on. Have any of you had a run of such bad luck and managed to get through it and how; or anyone have a polyp of their uterus that needed surgical removal - what was it like; recovery time before you could go again and went on to have a happy ending???

Sorry for such a depressing posting but no-one knows what we are going through and only people knowing the heartbreak of infertility understands what its like

Hope everyone else's road is a lot easier than mine

Wishing here in tears

P.S. any help would be very much appreciated

# 2641

Posted: 09/06/2013 21:35

Hi Gi you have me slightly terrified now - i have those intros lipid sessions to come too

Welcome LJ11 sounds as if everything is good to go!  You will find loads of support on here.  Hopefully I'll be cycling in June too.

As for me - just realised after a week on the sniffer that I had misread the instructions.  While it does clearly say two sniffs 3 times a day somehow in my brain this became 2 sniffs in each nostril 3 times a day! D'Oh. I only noticed because I had finished one bottle and thought this is strange they only gave me two bottles and they'll never last as long as they're supposed to.  So don't know whether I should confess to the clinic or just wait for my scan on Thursday and see what happens? Fortunately have no side effects and reduced dose as soon as I realised.  I can't believe I am so stupid!!!  While I have had problems getting my hormones down this is a little extreme - even for me!! Anybody else a bit dim like me? Any thoughts on whether I should confess to the clinic or hold my tongue and see what happens?

Hope you are suitably bronzed and lovely after all the good weather x

# 2640

Posted: 07/06/2013 19:35

Gi amazing news re your triplets, huge congrats. What fantastic weights too, and home in six days, well done you!! Thanks for letting us know, gorgeous names too! Enjoy!!

TTC #2 2yrs. 2y infertility. Me PCOS, DH severe oligozoospermia. 1 early mc, 4x Clomid, ICSI Sep 2012, FET Dec - chemical preg, Jan - natural preg/ chemical, Mar - natural pregnancy, 6wk heartbeat :-)))

# 2639

Posted: 07/06/2013 17:41

Gi that's great news congrats chick I mind triplet boys and there a blessing it's amazing how different there are in there own unique way. Best of luck xxxx

Trying for 6 yrs turns out my partner has azoopsermia took clomid for 3 mths and still no luck, my hubby and I are going to go for donor sperm in July or August. We need a little time out for ourselves xx

# 2638

Posted: 07/06/2013 17:38

Lj11 I've the same situation as yourself my hubby to has azoosperima he's had a biopsy done already and unfortunately we retrieved nothing the hospital suggested he have one more boispy done but through a time after op my hubby doesn't think he wants to do it incase of the same thing retrieving nothing. We were told we would need to consider donor. We have done a lot a research together on the donor programme hubby is all for it. It's me thats very unsure if I want to go that way I feel selfish in some ways but its a very complicated discision for me right now😏 my hubby took all kinds of vits+clomid for a few months to see was there anything in his sample but sadly nothing. 😥

Trying for 6 yrs turns out my partner has azoopsermia took clomid for 3 mths and still no luck, my hubby and I are going to go for donor sperm in July or August. We need a little time out for ourselves xx

# 2637

Posted: 07/06/2013 14:49

Gi that is very good news. Big congrats to u and your hubby! Triplets fantastic ;)

# 2636

Posted: 07/06/2013 12:05

Hi All, I am completely new to this .. and finally summoned up the courage to register and post. 

Just about to start my second attempt at IVF.. my first cycle was cancelled at the end of April due to poor response..Here is a little bit about me and my personal journey... have been ttc now for over 4 years and two years ago my hubby has been diagnosed as having azoospermia.  After many tests to find out the cause and to check for genetics we finally got some good news that there is some there...but have to be extracted by a TESE, however clinic advised to have donor on backup on the day...After much soul searching and a little counselling we have decided to go down this route...

Now we have my issues to face...  discovered I have low amh (1.4) so am now fighting my battle so to speak.. as we have his issues sorted as we have the back up on ice if all else fails..I am on 75mg of DHEA and 600mg of Co Enzyme of Q10 for the last 4+ months, along with doing acupuncture for the last eight weeks with a view to give me a fighting chance.Had by base scan today and we had 6 follicles (3 on each...) which was much better then April, when I only had two in total.  So about to start stimulating tonight.Would be great to hear of anyone in similar circumstances or who are about to cycle in June, so we can give each other moral support, as I think that is really needed to keep positive and strong.

Looking forward to sharing our journeys and stories LJ11

# 2635

Posted: 07/06/2013 11:39

Hi girls,

afm yes total madness at times here but hey they are just so worth it!! Best of luck with your cycle I was with sims as well and on lots of meds and 4 intros lipid sessions and boy did it work ha ha

Mel I remember you, how are u getting on??

Layley we had 3 frozen embies left from kaylas cycle and had to sign forms so we could transfer all 3 as its not recommended due to risk of multiples but with my track record and under 3 percent chance of triplets we took the risk.....murphys law has a funny sense of humour!!! I had heavy bleeds starting 7 days after transfer,  I am addicted to testing early and got a positive 6 days after transfer so assumed I was miscarrying but even though I kept bleeding the tests got stronger and my hcglevels were 1947 14 days after transfer and 5 days later were 40,000 so had early scan at 5 weeks pregnant and it showed all 3 implanted.  This was our last attempt at ivf and I finished off with a bang!

Hairdresser I am so sorry u had a negative I know it must be hard for you to come to terms with giving up if it helps at all I didn't get pregnant till my 5th attempt whic ended in miscarriage as did my 6th attempt but cycles 7 and 8 were successful....some of us just take longer to get there.

just waiting on public health nurse to come and weigh my munchkins as of last week the ere over 7.7 lbs and really look like newborns the premie look has gone.  Also started back exercising this week my body is in shock and so is the dogs...we both haven't excercised properly in 10 mths!!!

gi xxx

# 2634

Posted: 05/06/2013 12:53

Hi all. 

Hairdresser I'm so sorry for you. I hope you get your miracle. Big hugs to you x

Hi Dailymail I'm with Sims now.  We did a cycle with Merrion and decided to do another cycle somewhere different.  Sims is totally different from Merrion.  It is much much bigger and loads of medication.  I still haven't actually met my Consultant either.  So it really depends what you're looking for.  I have another load of scans coming up now but I think the main reason is because this is my third attempted start in Sims and they can't seem to get my hormones regulated. So I have my fingers crossed third time lucky!  I did two starts with two different pills and am now on the sniffer.  I did the sniffer with Merrion and it all went smoothly so here's hoping! Oh and I rechecked my notes and it was just over two months between our initial appointment with Sims and the first attempted start.  So it wasn't too bad I suppose.  However here I am 2 months later still starting!

Hi Gi.  Can't believe you had the time to post! Thanks so much for letting us know your news.  You have an amazing and inspirational story.  Best of luck.  I can imagine the madness in your house!

Sounds like a bit of a nightmare Mel but best to get everything sorted to give yourself the best chance.

Hello to everyone else.  Hope you are all enjoying the sun xx

# 2633

Posted: 05/06/2013 12:03

thanks layley i put 2 embyros in thats all i had. im not doinging any more cycles . had decided before hand that this was the last time. this was my third cycle.hopeing for mirceal now. ill keep in touch and hopefully some day i will be able to post that it happen thanks again. found this site was a great help to me.

# 2632

Posted: 05/06/2013 09:28

Tcc 10years- tubal & Laparoscopic,surgery's- endo &fibroids both tubes blocked, 1 failed ivf -clane 2011, hubby 100%, round 2 - sims Aug 2012 17 eggs, 13 mature - 8 fertilized - 2 went to day 5 with 7 cells the rest stop fragmenting - (dividing ) Round 3 -7 eggs, 3 No: transfered d3 Jan 2013 Sims - pregnant - bio chemical at 5 weeks

# 2631

Posted: 05/06/2013 08:41

gi. thats an amazing story well done you 3 wooohh how many did you put back and were did you have your ivf if you dont mind me asking xx so happy for you and dh well deserved xxx

# 2630

Posted: 05/06/2013 08:39

hairdresser... im so sorry hun i really am, are you going to do another round, maybe a month or two break before you make up your mind... how many embies did you put back?  im sure your not feeling up to talking hun so when you are we are hear and ready to listen xxxx big hugs xxx

# 2629

Posted: 04/06/2013 14:38

hairdresser: did you do a test yesterday?

# 2628

Posted: 04/06/2013 14:37

Gi: WOOOHHH amazing triplets thats just fantastic, how many embies if you dont mind me asking did you put back? so happy they arrived nice and healthy enjoy parent hood, hard work comes with such benefits ive a 2yr old and a 7mth old and i cant wait for my last baby.. just dont know whether to do a blast or 2-3day embies any advice?

# 2627

Posted: 04/06/2013 13:40

did my test on monday was devastated when it came up negative. all over for us now have to hope for a miracel now. 

# 2626

Posted: 01/06/2013 23:00

hi hairdresser, 

I had pulling feeling like a stretching muscel hard to explain but it wasnt a nice feeling then onlly slight period pain no sore boobs for me see where all different

GiGii i had terrible trush with that gel hated it, nightmare had to use canasteen cream never had that before in my life so i was scared as didnt know what to expect but it went as soon as i stopped using the crinone, 

hope everyone else is well, planning on going back now in oct/nov for last IVF have to go through full process so its such a big turn off the whole op again but have to stay postive as i got my wonderful boy last time round x

# 2625

Posted: 01/06/2013 15:00

Hi girls blast from past here,

just wanted to update my old buddies on the arrival of our precious triplets.  They were born by planned ssection on 22nd April at 35weeks kayden 4lb10oz, Mia 5lb and jake 4lb14 ozs we all went home after 6 days in Hosp.  Life is sooooo busy but fantastic I am still amazed they arrived safely.  My family is finally complete after 10 yrs of trying, 2 miscarriages and 8 ivf cycles.......miracles happen every day...never give up hope.

gi

# 2624

Posted: 31/05/2013 13:57

thanks girls time is getting near now . will be testing on monday. ill let ye all know the outcome and hopefully it will be good news.

# 2623

Posted: 31/05/2013 13:51

Dailymail: sorry to hear of poor response. Your clinic should review what went wrong with a follow up meeting. That's when they suggest a different protocol. I presume u had all the tests done prior to IVF. (AMH, fsh etc) so u know what you are in for? We were with Galway and was same as you...did injections for 6 days before first scan then every couple days after that. I think that's the norm. We did the long protocol first time around but suggested maybe do short for second? I read some people get more eggs from short? It's hard to tell. 

AFM: thanks for your feedback. We are going for a consultation with sims and after reading your post I really hope we don't have to wait a few months for treatment. We had all the tests done in Galway and they were ready to put us on 2nd cycle straight away. We were half thinking of having a 2nd consultation lined up with another clinic just in case? We want to see if everyone is singing off the same hymn sheet ? It's like picking straws really. 

# 2622

Posted: 31/05/2013 11:24

Thanks Musicfan, I jst had another scan after 4 days onhighter dose of 450 - not great results so it looks likehey will be pulling the cylce. I notice you are moving clinic can I ask from where and what is theews one please?

This is my first try and I;m considering a move to a new one - but it is so confusing there are good and bad stories about them all. I;m with the Merrion at the moment and once they started me on the injections they dodn;t see me for 6 days.  Is this the norm?

AFM, I notice you mention you have what feels like a 100 scans between now and egg collection (fingers crossed and best wishes) at the end of June can you let me know where?  I just feel like leaving me for the first 6 days is not ideal or am I wrong and maybe just annoyed with today's results??

# 2621

Posted: 30/05/2013 19:15

delighted for u gilgil..enjoy..im 4 months now.. time is flying i think..

# 2620

Posted: 30/05/2013 10:13

Hello lovely ladies.

Great news Gilgil! (Not about the cystitis obviously!) You must have been over the moon to see the little heartbeat.

Did you manage to find yourself a cheapie holiday Moly?  A break will be good for you.  I always find I talk much more to DH when away as opposed to my normal slump in front of Fair City eating biscuits ( I love Fair City - don't judge me !)

Great to hear from you CC.  You must be delighted to be over the 12 week hump!  Fantastic that it's all going so well and that hubby is back.  You'll be winning the lotto next!

Which clinic are you switching to Musicfan?  We had our first appointment in SIms at the end of January but they make you do loads of tests.  We were due to start our treatment early May.  So you might get your first appointment within a few weeks but it will probably be a couple of months before you start treatment.  (That's my experience anyway!) We changed clinics too - just because we felt we would be doing the same thing again expecting a different outcome and that seemed a bit mad. We have been taking the Marilyn Glenville supplements with Royal Jelly, Vitamin C and Omega.  Flippin expensive. We bought them online before discovering them in our local Health Food store.  These are also on sale in SIMS clinic but we were already using them before we went to SIMS.  you have to stop taking the Royal Jelly when you start treatment and I have to have some Intralapid Infusions (If I ever get to that stage) so they told me to stop taking the Omega then. I know a few people on here did acupuncture.  The thought of that just terrified me (not a needle fan) so I didn't think it would help my state of mind whatever about my body.

Welcome Daily Mail.  You'll get more help and info on here than anywhere else!  Which clinic are you with?  Sounds like you're not having a good experience there with the staff?!

HI MariaMac.  I saw that article.  THat's the eeva thing that Wishing (I think) was talking about.  SIMS offer that too.  Only another 1000 euro I think!  Prague sounds really good value - and a lovely city!  Best of luck with that decision.

Hope everything works out Hairdresser.  I think there are lots of different experiences on the 2ww.  Stay positive.  Hope you'll be on giving us good news in a few days.  FIngers crossed xx

As for me - I had another scan last Friday.  Started sniffer today.  ABout 100 scans (well that's what it feels like) over the next few weeks then hopefully egg collection at the end of June.  Third time lucky hopefully!  Anyway I'm off on a mini hol for a few days.  Might even go mad and have some wine (just a little).

Lots of love to everyone else xx

# 2619

Posted: 30/05/2013 09:17

Hairdresser - with my first i could not sleep face down at night as my boobs were aching - gud sign!

With my second i had huge cramping like my period was coming - i mean major cramping went on for days.  I was waiting to start injections for icsi and i had gotten pregnant naturally - miracle

# 2618

Posted: 30/05/2013 09:06

Hi hairdresser,your nearly der...it's defo the worst part of ivf..that wait...I just was nuts..I felt noting really...had a few cramps and diarrohea..was probably all nerves...hope this is your time..keep us posted xxx

# 2617

Posted: 29/05/2013 15:58

Thanks so much excited 2013..actually had it last Thursday..saw the heartbeat..having awful trouble with cystitis..caused by that crinone gel..I'm on progesterone suppositories now...did you have any trouble with the crinone??how far along are you now???your so good for remembering xxx...hi to all...think of ye all the time xxxxc

# 2616

Posted: 29/05/2013 13:53

im on my 9 days pass egg transfer nearly there so hopeing for a good out come . had some cramping throught the 9 days. alot of hot flushes dont know what to expect.can any one tell me what way the felt on there two weeks. thanks

# 2615

Posted: 29/05/2013 13:46

Thanks for advice everyone. We are going for a second opinion in a couple of weeks with another clinic. Will be interested to hear a fresh opinion. 

Welcome dailymail. I was in same boat as you at day 6 and they increased from 300 to 450 also. We went ahead with egg collection we only had 2 eggs and 1 fertilised but it was a negative. We did the long protocol (with sniffer). I have low AMH so knew we weren't going to have many follicles but was happy that the cycle wasn't cancelled.  Advice is to drink plenty of water to avoid side affects even though I didn't have too many affects with injections (I had bad headaches with sniffer though).  Good luck!