IVF/ICSI March 2019

[Minnie92]

Hey everyone, first time posting on here. I’m just looking for other people to chat to in the same or similar position as me.

Me and my husband have been ttc for over 2 years, funding for ICSI due to low morphology and low egg reserve. Started treatment in March, had egg collection yesterday, got 12 eggs, 11 fertilised and found out this morning 7 have made it to day 1!

Feeling ok but having good and bad days (I know there are lots worse off than us) I have a lot of pregnant friends (one just announced last weekend via WhatsApp) and work with a lot of new mums. So emotionally I’m exhausted. Really struggled with the injections aswell, had every side effect they said was possible.

I guess I’m just having a bit of a moan as I never thought I would be in this position and feel like saying it all out loud helps! X

[MissSaoPaulo]

It's normal to be up and down, it's a rollercoaster ride of a process and your poor system has been bombarded with hormones, it's really hard to stay emotionally balanced with the stress and the hormones all together, so if you need to let it all out... feel free, that's what this forum is here for

Sorry to hear you had a tough time with stims, but physically that's the worst part and it's over with now. Emotionally, you'll probably find the waiting that comes next just as tough in a different way but... you get through it, one way or another - this too will pass. And this forum is a really great support.

Today might be a bit of a down day, but you've got really good results and every reason to be optimistic (f your hormones let you!!). Fingers crossed your little embies keep going and in a few days you'll have one back in the oven and the rest in the freezer Best of luck xxx

[Lots8788]

Hiya,

Ah it's good to have a moan and get it all off your chest. Out of our group,1 has kids already and the other 2 are pregnant so feel your pain. Some days you just feel mentally and emotionally exhausted about the whole journey. I always find taking 1 day at a time and taking time out to chill at home alone or with hubby helps

Thats amazing you have 7! Fingers crossed all continues to go well and you have a bfp soon!

Big hugs xx

[Ruby26]

That’s a great number! Fingers crossed they progress! Are you having a fresh transfer?

We have all been there, the drugs are tough, especially with a fresh cycle and it’s so hard emotionally. I’d like to say it gets easier but it doesn’t unfortunately. But talking to people who have been through it is a massive help. Here if you want to talk xx

[Minnie92 in reply to Ruby26]

Yes fresh transfer, they will call tomorrow with an update, then hopefully transfer Monday! Thank you replying, it’s nice to know others know how I’m feeling. Most of my friends are really supportive but I just don’t think they really understand it all! X

[SunnyDream]

Hi, Minnie92! My DH and I have been TTC for 5 years, had 1 failed IVF+OE and 1 failed ICSI+DE, Now I am preparing for the second ICSI attempt. I understand your feelings and emotions now, as had the same. All these treatments, medications and jabs are really influencing us a lot. It is hard to stay positive and strong when your surrounding doesn't support you or even worse, condemns. But we are on our way to a better life and happiness so we, just MUST not give up! Especially now, when half of the way is already passed! God bless you, dear! Baby dust!