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Can't believe I finally made it to an EC after last time. Was not nearly as bad as I thought. Was awake but swimmy throughout and just had odd feeling when local anaesthetic used but not pain.

5 hour car journey home was the worst. Had to stop couple times cos I felt sick. Now have slight cramping pain but no worse than bad period. Feels very different to before EC and boobs don't hurt anymore.

Had 20 follicles (oestrogen got to 20,000) but only 8 eggs and was actually quite pleased with this cos of my age. Find out tomorrow if fertilised and then likely freeze all cos my progesterone is a bit high. Should be able to have ET in a few weeks after my period.

Just wanted to reassure those who are waiting for EC.

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Daisy32

I'm glad it went ok. Fingers crossed for the next part of your journey xx

Well done that's great. Get lots of rest and drink loads of water xxx

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pm27

Fingers crossed for a good fertilisation rate.

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Cinderella5

Great that you got there! Hope you are resting now and get some good news tomorrow!x

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baby2016

Glad it all went well for you. Fingers crossed they all become good, strong embies! x

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Mantaray75

4 fertilised which I guess is ok. Now have to wait a few days to know whether they'll freeze them or if only 1 or 2 are good then they'll do transfer and risk the raised progesterone levels. I would just love one part of this journey to be straightforward.

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Daisy14 in reply to Mantaray75

4 is great! You are so right, every step is another decision and more anxiety. Good luck! Xx

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