Feeling like a Balloon !

[Clark2018]

Hi all,

I got back from my 3rd scan this week and my 40 folicles are growing sooo slowly! 40! Im high risk of OHSS so the Clinic have put me on a low dose of Gonal F and Cetrotide and I feel like I’m about to implode!

My arms are bruised with all the blood tests and my stomach too with the injections. I caught myself in the mirror today and I look pregnant already from the worst bloating I’ve ever had. Doc has told me it’s expected but also not to exercise as I could risk twisting my ovary and the whole round would be failed.

Hopefully my last scan is Monday and they have given me a possible date for EG for Wednesday. I’m really hoping they have grown enough over the weekend.

Really not feeling myself and just hoping to power through until next week 😞 x

[Reb990]

Hey Clark, I know the feeling my follicles seemed to be growing at snails pace this time round.

I ended up having scans daily for 5 days to see if they had moved any!

Don’t be disheartened though think of all the embabies you could have from this round!x

[Clark2018 in reply to Reb990]

Thanks Reb!

So hard to stay positive at the minute. I think I feel worse because I know I’m putting on weight . Maybe it’s just the bloating?

I’m also a runner so not going to the gym is killing me! I can’t even go for a swim which is always my fail safe.

Telling myself it’ll all be worth it ! X

[Reb990 in reply to Clark2018]

It will be the bloat and because you are used to being active!

I do agree I find the no swimming hard and no baths as well because the water would relax me but if it means I can take home a baby I will do anything.

Let me know how you get on 🙂

[ShinyStar]

Hi! 👋🏻

I know the feeling (not as bad as you but I can sympathise). I had a scan this morning as I have mild OHSS and was waiting to hear if I can have a fresh transfer on Monday or they were going to put it back to be frozen next month.

I was told my ovaries should be the size of walnuts and they are currently the size of lemons 🍋 and are so close they are touching and banging together...no wonder I’m in pain!!! 😬

As you say, all we can do is power through. Be brave, be strong and know we are doing this for our future little ones 😍 xxx

[Clark2018 in reply to ShinyStar]

Oh my god ShinyStar! You must be in agony. Thank you for the positive vibes! It really helps knowing I’m not going through all this alone. We haven’t told anyone and it’s hard for the DH to understand what my body is going through so hearing your story helps a lot! I hope you get your transfer on Monday! Be sure to let me know how it goes! xoxo

[ShinyStar in reply to Clark2018]

You certainly aren’t alone lovely 💕

Ha yes I am pretty much knackered at the mo...plus I’ve spent 4hours on an uncomfortable plastic A&E chair this eve as my poor hubby was being super good and sorting the garden out before winter and he dropped a huge (full!) plant pot on his foot and has broken three of his toes!!! 😬

It’s definitely hard when you don’t tell people about the nightmare that you’re going through. We didn’t tell anyone on our first 2 rounds (apart from my parents) so I understand but this time we have told people. Not everyone but quite a few family members and friends. It was hard but we felt like we needed ‘more’ than just us too in the end, we spread the load we were baring on our own. It’s a choice every couple needs to make for themselves though and you guys know what best for you.

This site is a brilliant support. I didn’t know about it on my first two cycles but I do now and I am literally getting support from wherever and whoever I can this time!!! Xxxx

[Clark2018 in reply to ShinyStar]

I think talking about it is really important. I’m going to wait until we have a BFP to tell the family as I know they will hound me if I tell them now. If the worst happens then I’ll probably tell them at that stage but I have good mojo and being positive is my only option!

Oh my god! That is unbelievable! I hope he’s ok! X

[everhopeful83]

Hey clark2018, they said that to me as well after the 3rd scan but two days later, they had grown to 18mm as required, I had so many follicles the same as you! Try to keep positive im sure these next few days will be invaluable and they’ll get to the right level 💗 try not to over exert yourself, it is really uncomfortable, I felt exactly the same & took as much time as I could to rest. Keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼oh & drink plenty water xxx

[Clark2018 in reply to everhopeful83]

Thanks to you! I’m drinking water by the gallon! Probably still not enough though. My doc said thy need at least 3 folicles to be 18mm. I hope they are growing otherwise god knows how much longer I have to feel like free willy! X

[everhopeful83 in reply to Clark2018]

Ye at least 3, I only had one nearing that around scan 3, then 2 days later I had hundreds (not literally of course!) I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised xxx

[Dunla]

You must be so uncomfortable, can’t imagine how tired and sore you are! Good luck for the coming week. Take care xx

[Clark2018 in reply to Dunla]

Thanks Dunla. Be Positive, Patience & Persistent ! 🤞🏻 Xoxo

[Dunla in reply to Clark2018]

Love that, going to use it myself xx

[genten]

Gosh! You must be so so uncomfortable, I feel for you. 40!!!

Hoping all goes well for EC. I'm sure the smaller ones will catch up over the weekend . Xxxx

[Clark2018 in reply to genten]

Horrendously uncomfortable Genten! Thanks for the message ! Xoxo

[Hidden]

Oh wow. Hang on in there. Spunds sore and annoyingly slow. Fingers crossed for you for next week x

[Clark2018 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks ! I’ll update everyone once I know more. Xoxo

[Tugsgirl]

It’s a tough stage to be at. Take it easy. Good luck for EC xx

[magda22]

Wow, that must be so uncomfortable. Hang in there, it will change soon!! Xx

[AnnieAnnie]

Wow! That's a lot of follicles! Hopefully you get a chance to chill out and relax over the weekend to help them grow ready foe next week xx