Ivf/icsi

[Tashaperry]

Hi everyone would be nice to chat to people undergoing ivf/icsi as we start in February 2018

[Dunla]

Hi Tasha, is this your first cycle? Not long to go until February. I’m getting up and running for cycle no5 of ICSI. Endometrial scratch is next Thursday then starting down reg. Hoping to have embryo transfer at end of January. Have been waiting impatiently to begin and am feeling excited now as it’s finally here!

[Tashaperry in reply to Dunla]

Hi oh really how exciting I'm very nervous as had my husbands Semen analysis results and there saying we need icsi cos his sperm have rugby shape heads but everything else is above average we go back on 9th January for Initial consultation so will find out more have you not had any successful attempts yet thank you for your reply and good luck too it's nice to no your not alone also yes this is my first attempt xxx

[Dunla in reply to Tashaperry]

IVF with ICSI is a little more expensive but the process should be much the same for you and your husband. Sadly we haven’t had a BFP as yet. I have very low ovarian reserve and responded poorly to stims drugs, so after much deliberation we have taken the decision to use donor eggs for our 5th and final attempt.

I’m sure you are feeling nervous, it is quite overwhelming. But as you say it’s nice to know you’re not alone. I’ve only recently used this forum and wish I’d done it four years ago when we first started this journey. Wishing you the very best of luck for the 9th xx

[Tashaperry in reply to Dunla]

Yeah I wish I found it sooner as you feel alone we always knew we needed ivf but it was getting the money to do it but we can't wait to start please keep me updated on how it all goes and the outcome my fingers are crossed for you and your partner this time xxx

[lauren3189]

hello, i am looking to start in January, missed this time due to them closing over xmas and they couldn't fit me in. It will be my first time doing icsi on short protocol x

[Tashaperry in reply to lauren3189]

Awe really please keep me updated on how things go good luck to you this is my first time too very nervous xxx

[SMoon84 in reply to lauren3189]

Hi there hope you don’t mind me msging you! I’m in exactly the same situation. I was supposed to start my first ICSI round in December but was told to wait due to xmas... I was completely devastated

So can’t wait now to bring in the new year.

Have you tried IVF before?

Xx

[Cj2017 in reply to lauren3189]

Hi Lauren . Im also starting icsi in January with short ptotocol too. I cant wait to get started but so anxious. We are doing icsi due to partners low sperm count.

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I’m starting long protocol icsi (3rd round) on Christmas Day.

[Tashaperry in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Awe bless you lovely are you excited or nervous about it have you had no luck the other times this will be my first attempt too with icsi xxx

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to Tashaperry]

I feel resigned to it!

As you’ll see from my bio, we have to have our embryos screened this time and hopefully this will make it more likely that we will be successful this time.

[Tashaperry in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Oh I do hope this makes a difference for you my fingers are crossed for you both such a long journey and I hope you finally get your dream keep me posted but I'd love to chat through it all we all need to be positive for each other and talking helps with others in the same situation xxx

[Cj2017 in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

We are also doing the pgs testing. It was reccommended to us due to my age and my partners low sperm count. Its very hard to process it all. But please God we will have embryos make it day 5 to get the pgs testing done.

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to Cj2017]

Ours is pgd because we have a known chromosome problem. They will do pgs in our embryos as well but I’m less happy about this as I’ve read it doesn’t improve live birth rates due to the margin of error. But we don’t have the option of having pgd without also having pgs. The fact you are being recommended pgs makes me feel more confident that it might be a good thing.

I’m suspicious that it might all be moot anyway as we only had one embryo get to day 5 last time so it’s not like we are going to have a big selection of embryos to choose from.

[Hidden]

Hi I have just booked my third cycle and start injections on the 8th Jan. We have had icsi each time xx

[Tashaperry in reply to Hidden]

Awe that's nice to no this will be my 1st cycle of ivf/icsi starting end of Feb we have 1st appointment 9th January for my scans etc nervous about all of this keep me updated throughout your journey loads of luck to you xxx

[Elizabeth86]

Starting my first in January. Starting to feel very nervous too! Best of luck! Xx

[Tashaperry in reply to Elizabeth86]

I feel nervous too start End of Feb please keep me updated on your journey I hope all goes well for you too it's such a happy / emotional and terrifying time xxx

[Littleflower82]

Hi ladies starting my second round of icsi in Jan had a cp April and no frozen embryos ( our one an only nhs round) our first app is on 5th jan an my period is due round the 8th I'm not sure but I imagine will start down regs then. My husband has a low sperm count but shape an movement is fine. This is a great forum for support cudnt have got thru my first icsi round or cp without it. I have learnt sooooo much from it feel more aware and knowledgeable heading into round 2. Xx

[Tashaperry in reply to Littleflower82]

Hi I didn't even no bout this app it's great to speak with people who no wot your going through too my Husband has good movement with his sperm and great quantity but they have now told us his sperm are not the rite shape we will no more on next appointment 9th January xxx

[Sabnon]

Hi i have had my first icsi on Sept 2017 and luckily got pregnant wuth my first cycle. Now i am 16 weeks preg 😇

[Tashaperry in reply to Sabnon]

Awe wow congratulations to you can I ask why you needed icsi please as I've not found anyone who has same problem as me and my Husband xxx

[Sabnon in reply to Tashaperry]

My husband had poor sperm quality so my doctor advised us to go for icsi .

[Nols1980]

Hi Tasha, We've just finished icsi treatment. We got the news on the 8th Dec that the transfer was successful. Even though it was a positive result we’re very nervously and anxiously waiting on the 1st scan next week. If you have any specific questions I will happily answer them if I can. I won’t deny it’s a bit of a roller coaster as I’m sure many would agree. You will have your good days and your not so good days but with the right support and a positive outlook you will be fine, try not to be nervous 👌 I was very lucky to have a friend who had been through the same treatment in the last year. She was a great support. These forums are also great, believe me you are not on your own. We are all in it together. ❤️

[Tashaperry in reply to Nols1980]

Awe lovely congratulations to you both so happy for you 💖 can I ask wot was wrong as to why you needed icsi please this forum is great so glad I found it's really helping good luck on your 1st scan please keep me updated xxx

[Nols1980 in reply to Tashaperry]

Hi Tash, during the initial fertility tests we found that my partner had zero sperm in his sample. They did a second test and found the same thing. We were devasted. Didn't help that the NHS consultant was very blunt on the day and started talking about donor sperm and adoption as our options which tbh we didn’t want to hear, we were still digesting the news. We were told the waiting list for my partners genetics results would be months (7 months now). We took the difficult decision to go private and found out he is producing sperm but there must be a blockage which is why there is none in his sample. Never give up hope, no matter what one person tells you. Xxx Please keep me updated on how you are doing. Good luck!!