Help!! I have just joined & not sure what the abbreviations are? Also does anyone else stay in Scotland & are being affected by the rules?

[weemon]

[Treacle]

Hiya

Its all a bit of a minefield isn't it?! its taken me some time to get used to all of the abbreviations on a number of infertility sites and I'm just about there - are there any specific ones you've seen a lot and want to know what they stand for? Some sites actually have a whole list of what it all means but not seen one on here

Sorry I can't help with the Scottish rules

x

[tazza_uk]

Hi weemom,

Below is the scary list of the abbreviations borrowed from another fertility site. Hope this helps.

I am also Scotland. Which rules, if you don't mind me asking, is causing problems?

Hope you are well and hear from you soon. xx

2WW = 2 Week Wait (the nailbiting period between embryo transfer/ovulation/basting and pregnancy testing)

AF / Aunt Flo = Menstrual cycle

AFM = As for me

BFN / ^BFN^ = Big Fat Negative

BFP / ^BFP^ = Big Fat Positive

BMS = Baby Making Sex (see also DTD)

DE = Donor Egg

DFET = Donor Frozen Embryo Transfer

DH = Dear/Darling Husband

DP = Dear Partner

DPD / DPO = Days past transfer / days past ovulation

DTD = Did The Deed

DW = Dear Wife

DD = Dear Daughter

DS = Dear Son

DX = Diagnosis

D/R = Down Regulation

DPT or DPO = Days past transfer or Days past ovulation.

EC = Egg collection

ET = Embryo Transfer

FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer

FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone

HPT = Home Pregnancy Test.

IF = Infertility

M/C = Miscarriage

MF = Male Factor infertility

OPK = Ovulation Predictor kit

OTD = Official test day

Pee stick = Home Pregnancy Test

PG = Pregnant

PM = personal message

PUPO = Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise

SA = Semen Analysis

TTC = Trying To Conceive

TX = Treatment

[weemon in reply to tazza_uk]

Hi Tazza, thanks so much for your reply, that really helps me! There are new rules regarding weight & smoking-both partners have to be "smoke free" for at least 3 months (i have quit but my DH still smoking-he is trying to stop) & body mass index now must be 30 or less. I stopped smoking but have put on half a stone making my bmi 31. Where abouts in Scotland are you? we go to glasgow royal infirmary .

[tazza_uk in reply to weemon]

Hi weemom, We are under the care of Aberdeen. Firstly congrats on successfully stopping smoking I know how difficult it can be. Maybe DH can visit his doctor/pharmacy to get help with stopping smoking if he is struggling. It is quite common for people to put on weight when they stop smoking. How long do you have to wait before your appointment? Hopefully you will be able to loose that little bit to get under 30 bmi.

Wish you all the best and feel free to message me anytime. xxx

[Katrina13 in reply to weemon]

My advice on the dieting is to just remove all and any temptation from the house. Do not have biscuits, crisps, chocolate etc near you. That way if you're peckish you can only reach for the fruit! Its the only thing that works for me...

The other thing that works for me in dieting and also when I quit fags is to make a habit of questioning each time, i.e. stop for a moment and ask yourself "what do I want most, a baby or to smoke this particular cigarette/eat this cake?". I found it very motivating and also easier to take it one biscuit/cigarette at a time.

[Hidden]

Yeah I from Scotland. If you mean the no longer three cycles only two then yes I been affected. After being on the list bout 18 of my 22 months wait, the new rules kicked in and I lost one cycle.

[tazza_uk in reply to Hidden]

Tigger, have you had confirmation of this? We thought we would loose one but we were lucky enough to keep all three. Might be worth double checking.

xxx

[Katrina13 in reply to Hidden]

A huge number of us in England only get one cycle unfortunately

[Hidden]

Tazza

We got a letter in early June telling us. I will ask when we get our appointments.

[tazza_uk]

Tigger75,

Have they given you any estimated dated for treatment? May I ask which clinic you are with?

[Hidden in reply to tazza_uk]

Hi Tazza

Had first apt on Sat there for bloods etc. Given shed load of forms & leaflets to read & fill in. Back again next week when we will find out what our treatment programme gonna be. Feeling a lot less scared now though.

[Hidden]

Hey Tazza

We are at GRI. Got first apt next wk for bloods etc. Read the info on ivf leaflet last night again & scared again. Lol

[gwendab Fertility Network UK]

Hi weemon, I am the Scottish Branch Coordinator for Infertility Network, just let me know if I can be of any help. You have done amazing to stop smoking and should be able to get the BMI to 30. Has your partner tried the smoking cessation?