Advice for stimming!

[Rainbow_86]

I'm on day 5 of merional today...... I have a scan on Friday to see how things are going... my clinic never really have me any specific advice what do on this stage... other lovely ladies have mentioned drinking lots and having protein. Just wondered if anyone had any other advice to help?!

I really enjoy running but have stopped this while I'm on meds and been walking instead.

I do feel very 'full' in my tummy. I get pains not all the time, but If I laugh or cough. Don't seem to have any other side effects... I haven't been sleeping well but think that's probably due to me thinking about IVF. Have slight headaches also but could be me just expecting side effects so making them up in my head Lol! I feel super tired but I do a lot of the time anyway before IVF!

Hope everyone is well in their journeys xxxxx

[Shamrock16]

Sounds like you are doing all you can. Try to just take each day as it comes, easier said than done! Good luck xx

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Shamrock16]

Thanks so much. It's hard isn't it. Almost to the point where you over think everything! Just trying to relax as much as I can. But like you said... easier said than done haha! Thanks for well wishes hope everything goes ok with the rest of your cycle Xxx

[Sprinkles86]

I remember feeling really tired when I was on merional, would definitely recommend lots of naps lol! Drink lots and lots of water (2-3 litres if you can) maybe some peppermint tea to help with the bloated feeling. Protein is great at this stage, avoid foods that can cause inflammation like soy/soya products, sugar, dairy. Just think the better you eat, the better your eggies will be! Hope you get some good numbers on Friday xxx

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Sprinkles86]

Yes I have been feeling very tired.... but I have not been sleeping great and so if kinda just put it down to that...... I definatley like your advice of lots of naps lol!

Thank you so much.... I'm dreading Friday abit. It's like you constantly are awaiting test results good or bad!.. and it's kinda hard to feel that you constantly have hurdles to get through!! I've also heard short protocol gets you less numbers, but it's my first cycle and my consultant is so wonderful that I trust they are doing everything that they can......

I have a big sports drink bottle which I have next to me and constantly drinking and always going to the loo Lol!

Thanks very much for your advice..... I hope everything is going ok for you whatever stage your at in your journey x

[Sprinkles86 in reply to Rainbow_86]

The drugs totally mess with your body, I remember going for reflexology and falling asleep every time I went! Yep the whole journey is so stressful and constantly waiting for bad news I think.

I had short protocol too and I have low-ish AMH (11.2). They couldn't get any eggs from the left side as I've a lot of scar tissue there and endometriosis, but they got 9 from the right side, 6 mature, 5 fertilised and ended up with 3 blasts.

Just remember to take time for yourself each day, book little treats like a massage or a facial, or even just going for a nice walk to clear your head will do you the world of good.

Thanks lovely I am just booking in for my second NK Cells biopsy and then hoping to use our last frostie next cycle xxxx

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Sprinkles86]

Aww thank you. That certainly makes me hopeful regarding egg numbers that sounds great....

I have been told my AMH is normal for my age, so I'm not 100% sure why they went for short protocol, but my consultants brill so I just will have to wait and see. We have male factor fertility. We are doing icsi but have already convinced myself they aren't going to fertilize. I always seem to look on the negative, but I just find it hard to believe we will be one of the lucky ones after each month of failure.. I wish I could be more positive! I suppose because it's been such a dark road to get here, I won't allow myself to get my hopes up to be hurt again......

I agree it's definatley important to do some nice things! I enjoy walking. Also hubby got my hypnotherapy DVD and adult colouring book as forms of distraction!. Been watching lots of comedy stand up and funny films!

I'm not sure what the NK cells biopsy is... but I really hope it all goes ok for you and wish you best of luck for your frostie.......

Thanks again for lovely response....... xxxx

[Sprinkles86 in reply to Rainbow_86]

Aw that all sounds great, your hubby sounds like he is looking after you! We used ICSI as well so fingers crossed it works for you both.

The NK Cells biopsy is where they take a sample of the lining of your womb and test to see how many natural killer cells you have, it's just another thing we have decided to test as we've had a few miscarriages. High levels may cause miscarriages for some ladies, our first result came back normal though, so not sure what the problem is for us xxxx

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Sprinkles86]

I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriages.... on top of IVF it's just too cruel for words I just can't imagine what you have been through...

I really hope you are able to get the answers that you are looking for that can help with your future treatment....

Hubby is definatley look after me. He has been my rock.... when I think back to the woman he married 2 years ago it makes me sad. As I feel I'm not the same person anymore through all this rubbish... I'm so tearful, anxious and socially avoiding at times! Just want to get back to the carefree person I was! Anyway.... at least we are trying everything we can.

Good luck with everything.... and I'm always here if you need a chat

Xxxx

[Sprinkles86 in reply to Rainbow_86]

Ah that's so lovely sounds like you've got a good'un. I feel like I've changed as well, but then I suppose it's to be expected, and then we will probably change again when we do have a baby! Thanks lovely and you can message me anytime you're feeling like you need a chat xxx

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Sprinkles86]

Thanks so much. I definatley have a good un.... just wish I could be abit stronger sometimes. But can't help how we are ! Thanks i appreciate that... and the same goes for you. I'm always here if you need a rant. Big hugs xx