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Anyone started IVF/ICSI this wk/ month?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 17:14

Am on Day 3 and already feeling panic-stricken. This is my fourth attempt but first time in Dubai. Last attempt was three yrs ago and had decided on 'never again'. Now it seems it's all just happened so fast and it's only today dawned on me what this actually means....had very happily erased any memories of the last three failed attempt from my mind. I am generally a pretty happy and optimistic person...still am I guess, only don't have my close friends here and well have decided this time not to tell anyone anyway.
So came here in the hope of finding someone to 'talk' to through this roller coaster which will last about a month.
I'm on short protocol for the first time. Have started decapeptyl and follitrope injections and tonite will be starting menopur....the fantastic news in all this is the fact that since I am useless at injecting myself (once during our second IVF attempt I stormed out of the house in the morning and took the injection with me telling my husband I don't need him and could do it all by myself only to whimp out in the office toilet willing my self to do it but not managing at all. Ended up calling my husband who very calmly told me to come out as he was waiting in my office car park to be of service should the very capable woman need him! Arrrrggghhhh!) uh where was I...oh yes the fantastic news is that hubby will have to come home every evening at a reasonable time to give me the injection. So will be seeing more of him. Yeaaaaah!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 17:56
Sorry I have not been on for a while. This is my update I went to the clinic and went step by step with the nurse regarding how to mix the medicine and give myself the injection, and I got the hang of it.. i recommend that everyone does that... I have been to clinic for the check up (blood test and ultrasound), and all seems to be going well thank God. I am still on menupor (dosage 150 a day), she says this is best because of my PCO. I have another check up tomorrow. All I can do is keep on staring at my calendar and counting days and estimating my EC and ET days and when would the 2WW finish.. did anyone else do this?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 18:08
@Plum Tree Thanks for the advice. I talked to them and they said that this is probably how my body reacted to the injection (gonapeptyl 0.1mg). I was just asking here to know if this happened to anyone else.. to feel normal.. So yesterday I went for my monitoring checkup. ultra sound and blood test. said all is OK thank God. They gave me injections Menopur (150 Total - 75 to be taken 2 times a day) for 3 days. My next appointment is on Thurs for another checkup. I took my first Menopur injection this morning and I got so fustrated. They did explina how to do it but somehow it felt overwhelming. When I injected i actually felt a big pop of air and got a little scared actually and im still feeling something uncomfortable around the injection site. Will go today evening to take the second one with a nurse there to relearn the steps and make sure I'm doing it right. Thats my update for now. :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 09:33
@ T85 Hope all is well with you. Always best to talk to your doc or the nurses if u r concerned abt anything...this is not the time to be worrying unnecessarily. Let us know how u r doing. Take care
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:34
@Plum Tree Wishing you all the best :) @confusion Thank you for your support. A weird kinda icky question. I went on the second day of my period (which came very early.. And even on the second day it was spotting) anywayz the dr said im good to start the treatment but after the 1st injection i have had no period bleeding.. Did that happen to everyone? Im sooo sorry if this grossing people out! Will keep everyone updated for those who were in my place as i appreciated any infomartion i could get about the process and so on.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 16:58
Right so today get to the clinic with a full bladder for the ET and am ushered briskly through the ward where I discreetly change into the gown and before you know it I find myself lying on my back with my feet up, trying hard not to pee when the lights are turned off! I know I'm all set up and v r waiting for the doc...but why are the lights turned off? I squeeze my dh's hand a little and am just about to enquire when I hear a little shuffling by my feet and then... KABOOM! A HUGE flash light is turned on directed u know where! I mean it was huge...for all my shyness and anxiousness...I got the giggles:\: Just couldn't help it. needless to say the whole process ended up being quite entertaining for staff and apparently me too! Hubby was just trying to stay calm. Anyway....got three embies on board. 2 r 4 cells and one wee one is 3 cells. Now bring on the 2ww. I am ready!;)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 14:26
T85 - Good Luck. Dr Amal is absolutely amazing and you could not be in better hands in my opinion.xx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 12:26
hi. i started my treatment today. scan, blood test and first injection to supress my system (gonapeptyl 0.1mg) and they gave me another one for tom i have to also take antibiotic (zithtromax) then on sunday i should go back for a scan and another blood test. the whole thing was explained as a 10 - 12 day then EC.. dont know what is that considered? long or short? im feeling excited that after 2 years of waiting i feel its getting so close but im just scared of the whole thing. InshAllah all goes well. i was told to cut out carbs as i have PCOS. i will miss my sweets and chocolate. does anyone have any diet tips? recommendations? been reading to eat eggs, peanut butter... @Plum Tree thank you for your replies. its so nice to have someone to talk to about this. wishing you all the best and that your embyros are doing great! baby dust to all of us. edited by T85 on 06/12/2012 edited by T85 on 06/12/2012 <em>edited by T85 on 07/12/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 20:29
T85 God willing everything will turn out great for you. R u going to be on long or short protocol? Keep us updated. @ nickym, how did ur surgery go? Have u started ur cycle? My update: I had EC yesterday and was delighted to have 11 eggs. Then got call today to say that only 3 fertilised so have been called in already tomorrow for a day 2 ET. Been nervous all day about how well these three embies will do over night. Lets c how goes tomorrow...fingers and toes crossed tightly!;) Here's hoping every one of us has a big broad smile on our faces at the end of it all:)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 16:36
Hi Tommorow is the 2nd day of my cycle and im going to Dr.Amal to start the treatment. I am panicking and feel sooo out of it. This is the first attempt and im hoping for the best.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 19:56
Hi Plumtree Just wondering how things are going for you, i hope all is going well. Thinking of you :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 10:01
Quicksilver6. If you have not had any fertility tests then yes you are in for a few poking and prodding sessions! Blood tests, scans and loads of questions. This will allow the doctors to tailor the meds best suited to you. When will you be starting? Hope it goes very well for you. Low motility is overcome by the ICSI process where one healthy swimmer will be identified and inserted into an egg. I'm having the same process. IVF hasn't worked for me yet but I have my fingers crossed for this time around to be the success story I'm hoping for! I'm only in week one of my IVF cycle so nothing much to report yet. Let us know when you start. Best of luck too.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 21:37
Thank you Plumtree & Confusion, you have put my mind at rest. I totally agree, if we do end up having IVF then I would totally tell my boss and work appointments out, keeping them totally in loop. I think it's best to be open and honest - I think what would happen if I got a BFN and then I would need to count on the support of colleagues seeing that's where you spend most of the day! I have just moved house again which has been a real rollacoaster as we didn't know if we were actually going to stay in Dubai but hey now is the time to put that behind us and concentrate on hopefully getting our miracle. I'm not one to do a lot of research but I would most probably go to Fakih as that would be the closest from Springs. I haven't had any tests yet, I'm 41 so will they do tests on me first like my egg reserve? My DH is 50 and he had his SA done which showed low motility. Any info greatly appreciated. BTW did IVF work for you Plumtree or confusion?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 15:09
Hi Quicksilver6 I would agree with PlumTree about being better to actually work. I have a very demanding job and initally I told one of my colleagues and this was a real help. As time went on I have actually let my team know as I was quite conscious that as the manager I was coming in 30mins late here and there in the mornings when I had been for scans and tests at Conceive (I would get there as soon as the doors open and be back at my desk for 930) and I was concerned about perception despite the fact I always work well into the evening! I also found that the fact there was an awareness has actually been very supportive for me. As you've probably guessed, I have cycled at both Conceive and Fakih. I took holiday days for Egg Collection and Egg Transfer (1 day each) and had all my appointments in the early morning at Conceive. Even better at Fakih I was able to do early morning bloods and lunchtime scans and found Dr Ammal so accommodating as she would always be worrying about me gettng back to work! :) I would say if you can and if you have the time, try and take a few days off after transfer just to really give yourself the best chance. Conceive dont believe this is necessary but Fakih do advise it and to be honest I will do all I possibly can to help the process. Also, I always went to Conceive on a Friday morning and to Fakih on a Saturday which was a real help. In my ideal world I would be free of the work stress during this period of my life as I have felt at times as though I would crumble. However, overall it has been a great distraction and hey when doing all this and throwing all our money into it, we can't afford a holiday so why not use all the days off to try and get our miracle! :) Wishing you lots and lots of luck. I do hope you get your little bundle xxx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:31
Hiya Quicksilver6. This will be my first IVF where I'm not working. Last three I was in a very demanding full time job. Personally I preferred it while working as there was no time to worry much;) And if I remember correctly I only had to take 2 full days off once for egg collection and once for egg transfer. Rest of the time for all the scans and blood test appointments I always tried to get morning times so mostly had late starts at work. I found it very helpful to let my immediate boss know what was going on and we were able to organise my work around the appointments. HTH
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 13:27
Hi Ladies, I'm sure I will be going down that path of IVF next year and my first question is, are any of you women that are doing IVF - working? I work and I just wondered how many days off I may need, it's an office based job I have and not too stressy but I am just wondering what input this would have on your job if any? Hope you can give me some feedback. Thanks...
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 19:32
Hi again. Hope u r doing very well. I hear what u r saying re Fakih. In the end we really just have to choose whomever we feel comfortable with as it's pretty stressfull as it is! My first scan is tomorrow so fingers crossed! Re supplements I'm just taking some pre-natal vitamins, omega/DHA oil capsules, drinking loads of water and making sure I get at least a little milk daily. Apart from that a friend of mine swears by fresh coconut water and it's benefits to the uterus! So I get my weekly supply from Spinneys. This friend btw u will b glad to know has a lovely baby now after a treatment at Fakih clinic;) I'm not having any acupuncture this time...have tried all previously. This time taking the laid back approach and just eating healthy...oh and I walk abt 30-45 min every day as light exercise is supposed to help too. HTH
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 21:34
Hi Plumtree, I met with Dr Wael a while ago, i did like him but whereas Fakih advised me who to see for my surgery, Dr Wael said i had to find someone myself, he couldnt recommend anyone etc... so im always being drawn back to Fakih because of this. Hope your injections are goign well, when is your first scan ?? Be really good to hear what supplements if any your taking and also if your having acupuncture ?? Hoping everything goes well for you xx
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 07:41
Hope ur surgery goes very well nickym. I'm sorry to hear about ur 3 failed ivf cycles...I know how that feels! Before deciding on which clinic to go with I chkd out Fakih, DGFC and Bournhall. Fakih may have good results but he came across to me as someone who would push the meds and ur body to the very limits to get that result. While I really wish to have a family I still need my health (short term and long term) to be taken into consideration. And Bournhall I mentioned in the other post. In the end I've gone with DrWael at HCC. He took the most time asking details about my current conditions and explained to me how they may be effected by a cycle of IVF. He was also the most calm and focused during the consultations. Also I noticed two further things while in the waiting room. 1. All the staff seemed calm and focused and I also found them all to be friendly and helpful. 2. Saw loads of pregnant happy couples coming thru :) When I was finally left with one of the nurses to give us an injection demo I found her to be absolutely lovely and also she had a great sense of humour which helps me loads! Anyway it's where I felt most comfortable. Started menopur injections last night...has left me bit soar this one! Let us know how all goes with ur surgery...sending good healthy happy healthy dust ur way. Now, I'm watching my hubby preparing my two morning injections...what fun! ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 20:53
Ooh how exciting but scary at the same time plum tree. Ive just posted on your bourn hall thread. Very interested to know where your having your treatment. Im the same as you ive had 3 failed cycles and hoping to start my 4th soon (unfortunately this will have to be now after ive had another operation on friday :() Be great to chat to you xx
 
 

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