Day 8 of stims, 2 follicles & fluid in tubes 😑

[genten]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post although I've been in the group for just over a year. DH and I were referred for IVF due to tubal blockage, I had an operation just over two years ago to unblock the tubes. The operation wasn't overly successful but we were advised to TTC naturally for six months before we'd be considered for NHS treatment. We did try but to no avail. This is our first round of IVF, NHS funded.

I'm on day 8 of stims, I attended first scan and bloods this morning. I was told that I have 2 follicles. I was also told that there is fluid in my tubes. This was a shock as I had a scan in November and there was no fluid present. I asked the nurse how this was possible and she couldn't really answer (which I understand as it's so complex). The nurse told me that we'd carry on with stims and that I will go back on Wednesday for further scan and bloods. She said that the fluid will be drained during EC but that any eggs collected may need to be frozen for another attempt. Nurse also told me that it may be recommended to have tubes clipped or removed.

I'm so absolutely shattered and down even thinking about it. DH and I have been married for four and a half years and have been TTC for all of that time.

I just don't know how to keep positive today x

[Tugsgirl]

No advice except to say thinking of you. Stressful 😞 xx

[genten in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you. It really really is. My husband is always so positive and still is, not sure if he understands the severity of it all x

[Tugsgirl in reply to genten]

I don’t think they do, or if they do they’re just trying to make us feel better xx

[Lou7744]

Ah, it sure is a tough journey. fingers crossed for your next scan 🤞💕 xx

[genten in reply to Lou7744]

Thank you so much x

[Dunla]

I’m so sorry, that is a lot for you to have to take in today and it’s completely understandable that you’re feeling so upset about it all. Sending you a big hug xx

[genten in reply to Dunla]

Thank you so much. I was told to carry on with process for now and I've got another scan tomorrow morning so I'll see how it goes. xx

[Dunla in reply to genten]

Good luck for the morning x