Stimming first scan

[Gem1982]

I'm due to have a scan on Wednesday . It will be day 9/10 scan. What should I expect? I'm nervous that they will say nothing has happened as not had any side effects whilst stimming.

[Rainbow_86]

I am 2 days behind you so my scan is Friday! Hope everything goes well it's our first cycle so don't really have any advice as not sure either! But wanted to wish you luck xx

[Gem1982 in reply to Rainbow_86]

It's my first cycle too. What injections have you been doing? How have you found it so far?

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Gem1982]

I'm on merional 225... I've found it ok so far. I haven't felt huge side effects, some abdominal pains, and bloating. Feeling super tired but don't know if that's just because I'm thinking about treatment all the time and so not sleeping well! I hope it goes well. Im like you o now worry what theynare going to say on friday. I'm so feel tired any time I have to get any result! Xxx

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Rainbow_86]

Whoops sorry that was meant to say scared any time I get a result! X

[Gem1982 in reply to Rainbow_86]

I know what you mean you get through one thing and then worry about the next.

[Gem1982 in reply to Rainbow_86]

i am on the same, merional 225. I am doing the short protocol. I have had a few twinges today but nothing major. I felt really tired last week and have felt like I go into a deep sleep every night because I'm so tired. We are doing ICIS due to male fertility issue. I'm looking forward to tomorrow and finding out what has been happening these last few days. Good luck with your scan on Friday, keep me posted x

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Gem1982]

Yes it seems like its hurdle after hurdle! We are the same here for male factor... on the short protocol. I'm not sure why I'm were on short as so far my test results are normal. We have the olgatron injection ( or something like that tonight lol ) so 2 injections from now.... will look out for your posts. Will think of you tomorrow..... hope you get the results you are hoping for! I'll be interested to see what happens next as still not 100% of the next steps!! Take care xxx

[Gemz29]

Hi ladies, I have my first scan after injecting menopur on 15th next week, then I've another one on the 18th. This is my first cycle, so Not sure what to expect. But hopefully it all goes well. X

[Gem1982 in reply to Gemz29]

Good luck with your scan. It sounds like we are all at a similar stage! It's exciting but nerve racking at the same time! How have you been feeling?

[Rainbow_86 in reply to Gemz29]

Good luck! Xx

[Gemz29 in reply to Rainbow_86]

Thank you x

[E_05]

I wouldn't worry to much about not having any side affects, what medication are you on for stimming? Normally at your first scan they'll check the size of your follicles and make sure their maturing ready for EC. Lots of luck x

[Gem1982 in reply to E_05]

Hi, I am on meronial 225 and started the cetrotide on Saturday just gone. It is the short proctol I am doing. I didn't get told I needed a scan at day 5/6 . I think it is easy to obsess how you should be feeling when others are writing about their side effects. I guess it is natural to compare yourself to others when you have never done ivf before.All will be revealed on the scan tomorrow!

[E_05 in reply to Gem1982]

Definitely, i wasn't trying to be rude by saying not to worry just wanted to help ease your concerns as a few women have said they haven't had many side affects. I think the obsessing over feelings/side affects happens no matter how many times you've been through it. Lots of luck for your scan tomorrow!

[Gem1982 in reply to E_05]

Thanks! I do feel better knowing what you have said about side effects, thanks for the message x

[emmab178]

They will just count up the follicles and measure them and may adjust the stim doseage. Usually pretty quick and easy.

The nurse at my clinic had me write them down as she shouted them out. Became known as follicle bingo in our house.

[Gem1982 in reply to emmab178]

Thanks for the message. I'm regally hoping mine have grown for me! It all very nerve racking and exciting! Where are you up to on your treatment?

[emmab178 in reply to Gem1982]

24 weeks pregnant after our first icsi treatment

[Gem1982 in reply to emmab178]

That's lovely news x

[lorraineb61]

I have my scan on Wednesday too, albeit I'm on day 6 of stims. They check how many follicles you have & the size of them. As soon as you have a number of follicles above a certain size then you will be ready for collection. Everything happens very quickly after that!! Don't worry about having no side effects. Last time I felt absolutely fine for the first 7/8 days & then, all of a sudden boobs became sore, you could use my nipples as homing beacons due to the size of them!!! Also became really tired too. Everybody is different, just because you don't have the same symptoms as someone else please don't think it's not working - you're just one of the lucky ones!!!

Good luck tomorrow x

[Gem1982 in reply to lorraineb61]

Good luck with your scan tomorrow too! What medication have you been out on? I guess I should be pleased I have got this far with no real side effects!

[lorraineb61 in reply to Gem1982]

I'm on gonal-f at the moment, last cycle I stimmed for 9 days. 1st scan tomorrow so will hopefully have a better idea of when collection will be! X

[Gem1982 in reply to lorraineb61]

Good luck with your scan tomorrow!

[Gem1982 in reply to lorraineb61]

How did your scan go? X

[lorraineb61 in reply to Gem1982]

Scan went ok - they found 6 follicles of decent size - back again on Friday for another Scan!! How did yours go? X

[Gemz29]

Thank u, I've had quite a few side effects from down regging, been really tired too. Ye looks like there is & really helps, knowing there's other people that can relate. How you been finding it? Xx

[Gem1982 in reply to Gemz29]

I've not been too bad, I've been having acupuncture as well which has helped calm my nerves! Good luck with your treatment!

[Gemz29 in reply to Gem1982]

I was thinking of having reflexology done, are you going to still have it between EC & ET? X

[Gem1982 in reply to Gemz29]

Yes I'm going to have before EC and after ET. How far are you with your treatment?

[Gemz29 in reply to Gem1982]

Started menopur today..... found it quite difficult. I've been down regging since 20/7, I've got 2 scans next week & poss EC on 21st x

[Gem1982 in reply to Gemz29]

You are doing really well. I didn't have to do the down reg so think how far you have come! What are you finding most difficult and I will see if I can give you can help with any tips x

[Gemz29 in reply to Gem1982]

Menopur is a lot different to buserelin for down reg, I think it's just moving all the fluid from one container to another, loads of air bubbles.... took me 15 min to do my first one tonight, thought I'd be fine after all these injections but this one threw me a little, also injecting more as I was going 5ml & tonight I injected about 8 for menopur, does that sound like your experience at all? X

[Gem1982 in reply to Gemz29]

Hi, my partner has been mixing putting the water with three little bottles of meronial. It took him about 10 mins on the first night but he has got quicker as it has gone on. That it pretty good going if you are mixing yourself and injecting.I have been letting partner mix then when he is ready I go into the room , put an ice pack on stomach for a minute, put my ear phones in with music on then pinch an inch and it's all gone over before I know it! You are so brace mixing yourself but you did so well done! X

[Gemz29 in reply to Gem1982]

Thank you, hope your scan goes well tomorrow, wishing you the best of luck x

[Gem1982]

Hi everyone, I've been to my scan today and my follicles have been growing and am booked in for EC on Friday! I'm so relived just now hoping that they get enough good eggs! Due to take my trigger injection tonight! x

[lorraineb61 in reply to Gem1982]

Good luck for tomorrow!! x