April here I come!

[allieb21]

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing ok, BFP, bfn or in treatment.

I'm having my meds delivered tomorrow to do my second and last NHS cycle early April. Decided best time for me (I'm a teacher) as it's easter holidays. Hopefully it's second time lucky!

Saw this post earlier. All very true!

m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/146...

Xxx

[ditsy999]

Hi allie,

All i can say is I was devastated when my 1st failed cycle too, but I felt I was less anxious during my second round, maybe due to the fact I knew what to expect the 2nd time round. Try to remain positive and try not to worry and I hope you are successful on your final round xx

[allieb21 in reply to ditsy999]

Thanks Hun that's the plan! Positive thinking! I stopped drinking early April and been excercising more in readiness. Hope you are ok xxx

[Hidden]

So agree with this article. A lady who I work with 37 hours a week knows all about it and she's so inconsiderate about what she says I can't believe it sometimes!! Xx

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Heya Hun how are you???? Where you at with everything?

Yea so much in that article that I need some people 'close' to me to read! X

[Hidden in reply to allieb21]

I'm ok just plodding along really. Still waiting for af for the first time then will start on the second af. Not enjoying this uncertain time but might end up being same time as you again xx

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Has AF been a while?

Yea that's a bit rubbish to be waiting but you'll get there! Yea we could be cycle buddies again xxx

[Hidden in reply to allieb21]

Well medical miscarriage was 3rd Jan but didnt work so it happened on 14th Jan. Never looked forward to af so much just want some idea of when I can start my fet so I can look forward to it xx

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Aw Hun hope you ok. Can't imagine going through that. Keep in touch and let me know how you go xxx

[MommaBear16]

Hi allieb - great news about your second cycle! I've found my second cycle much easier as there are less unknowns. Wishing you lots of luck for the next few months x x x

[allieb21 in reply to MommaBear16]

Thanks Hun. Hoping it goes ok. Hope you are ok too xxx

[Hidden]

Hi Allieb21 - just wanted to say that I'll be starting my first IVF in early April so will be following your journey with interest. wishing you all the very best I hoping that this time will be a BFP for you.

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hun. Good luck to you too! You on short or long protocol? Xxx

[Hidden in reply to allieb21]

Long, starting with down-regging on Progynova. You?

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

I'm on short again due to low amh.

Starting with a new med Pergoveris. May go on some gonal f again too if I have a low response. Was only on gonal f last time but quite high and got only 6 eggs.

TBH all I want is one that works!!! X

[Hidden in reply to allieb21]

Indeed, it only takes that magic one, that's what I'm holding out for as I'm not expecting that we'll get that many given my age, but it's quality not quantity that counts heh?

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Oi forget the age thing right now missy you'll be fine! It's just a number. I'm 33 and my amh ages at a 39 year old but feck it just have to be positive all the way!!! Least I know what to expect this time 😬 Xxx

[Hidden in reply to allieb21]

I like you already!! (& we've probably got similar AMH levels too then!!) Looking forward to chatting to you more as we progress through our journeys! x

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Loo. You too Hun! I see you you were looking for an acupuncturist? I did that last cycle and it is good. I'd recommend mine but I'm in East Essex so too far from you xxx

[Hidden]

Same with me I chose April too and my last time. Best of luck x.

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hun you too. Are you on long or short xxx

[Hidden in reply to allieb21]

I'm on long again. I'm not sure If that's a good thing or not I wonder if maybe they should try short but I don't really know the difference. I think I will be starting my injections near the end of march so egg collection will be somewhere in the Easter hols. I just hope and pray it works this time for us both. Are you long or short? X

[allieb21 in reply to Hidden]

On short again. I think it's clinic preference and why you are there. I've low amh so must be why I am.

I'll be EC around then too if all goes ok so could be close cycle buddies x

[katya38]

That post is so true. ☺ hope this is your cycle Ali xx

[allieb21 in reply to katya38]

Thanks Hun. I see you are the adoption process. I wish you both all the luck in the world every step of the way xxx

[katya38 in reply to allieb21]

Thank you. Yes we applied in Dec training starts in 2 weeks. Can't wait. Xx

[allieb21 in reply to katya38]

Hope it isn't too long and draining. I know training is important etc but there's a kid out there waiting for adoption and no kid should wait that long! Xx

[katya38 in reply to allieb21]

I know our child could already be out there.

The whole process will be about a year. The training is over by March but takes time to get allocated a social worker and do your home study. We ve been quick so far with the timings but hopefully be one of the lucky ones!! Xx

[allieb21 in reply to katya38]

God so drawn out! Be you guys will do great! Just think next year you'll have a little person with you x

[katya38 in reply to allieb21]

Hopefully. It is but after ttc for 3 years it at least feels more hopeful. I'm a primary teacher so used to small people ! Xx

[Missy_22]

So true good to read!!!

Good luck to you and all the best for April 🤞🏻❤

[allieb21 in reply to Missy_22]

Thanks Hun. Hope you and bump are doing ok xxx

[WeeMrsH]

Good luck allieb21!! We are starting our 3rd cycle soon. Long protocol. Aiming for EC 1st week in May.

And great article! xx

[allieb21 in reply to WeeMrsH]

Good luck back my love xxx

[Beckyboo1985]

Thanks for the link Hun, I actually posted in on my fb page...scary I know!! Cue the 56 comments offering support, I couldn't believe it! I felt like it was a good idea as with my job I get comments like this daily!! So it's certainly educated people And also it inspired others to speak up about their ivf journeys too xx

[72cloud9]

Love that article!!

Best of luck in April x