Evie, Stevie, Rufus and Doofus (Evie is only real name here - I wouldn't really call my baby a doofus :) )

[SparkleCock]

Four little embabies on board. All perfect 8 cells on day three.

Saw the NHS odds for IVf success at 43... 3.8% so praying these four can help my odds and deliver a healthy baby.

Not really sunk in yet but I can’t share with many people due to sick parents and husband’s ex wife and step kids. But I can share with you ❤️🙏👼

Can’t believe it actually happened. OTD 12th August. Day I go back to school. Any tips for how to handle crushing headaches from progesterone and estrogen?

Any other 43+ success stories?

Much love xox

[margaret89]

No success story from me, just lots of positive wishes x

[SparkleCock in reply to margaret89]

Thanks honey. How is your cycle going? Xox

[margaret89 in reply to SparkleCock]

Had my 1 emby transferred on Sunday and just keeping myself busy.

Just read about your winegums 😂

[SparkleCock in reply to margaret89]

The struggle is real! Good luck with your 2WW. Baby’s getting all snuggly in there now. When can you test (officially?) xx

[margaret89 in reply to SparkleCock]

15th, I’m going to try and book it off work, it’s all a bit daunting... when do you test? X

[SparkleCock in reply to margaret89]

Bloods on Monday 12th. But will do a Early Clearblue on Saturday 10th xx

[HopeTTC18 in reply to SparkleCock]

You might be better with a first response early results test if you’re testing so early. A clear blue might not be sensitive enough to pick up your HCG x

[SparkleCock in reply to HopeTTC18]

Ah thanks for tips hon. We don’t get First Response in HK but the clearblue has five days early detection xx

[CLDxxx]

Ah they’re good little embryos you’ve got there! Wishing you lots of luck 💕

[SparkleCock in reply to CLDxxx]

Thanks my lovely. How’s your frozen cycle planning going? How many blastocysts do you have and when’s the transfer planned? Xx

[CLDxxx in reply to SparkleCock]

Hey, I’m away at the moment and when I’m back I’m going to get my thyroid levels checked as they were a bit high - apparently stress contributes to this so I’m hoping work settles down for me a bit! I have 5 blastocysts & 1 day 3 embryo. The embryologist said they would try to get the day 3 to blastocyst stage & hopefully use that one. I’m planning on FET in November all being well 😊 xxx

[SparkleCock in reply to CLDxxx]

Wow. Epic stash. Go go go little day three embie! And I hope you can de stress over the next few months x

[CLDxxx in reply to SparkleCock]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Looking forward to hearing how you get on and hope you’re not suffering too much with the meds xxx

[SparkleCock in reply to CLDxxx]

Aw man. I had a crippling headache yesterday and explosive diarrhoea so bad I was panicking in the egg transfer room with legs akimbo!? 😱 🤡 but feel fab today thank god. Xox

[CLDxxx in reply to SparkleCock]

🤣🙈 if you suffer with anymore headaches, down a pint of iced cold water - hopefully that will ease it for you xx

[SparkleCock in reply to CLDxxx]

Aw lovely. Thank you. Nothing today. Think I was maybe just super nervous yesterday and as transfer kept getting delayed from 1230 to 1 to 130 to 2 to 230 it built up and built up. And the upset tummy. I've got waters in the fridge now xx

[CLDxxx in reply to SparkleCock]

Ah yes that’s understandable, long day too! Xx

[aamiller405]

Aw look how perfect they already are! Best of luck from me and popsicle lol xo

[SparkleCock in reply to aamiller405]

Thanks babe and so much luck to you and yours! Did you move around much the day after? I have cabin fever! My docs said act as normal. My acupuncture lady said bedrest... how are you treating this stage? Xx

[aamiller405 in reply to SparkleCock]

My doctors said to act as normal.. And my acupuncturist agreed. I did some research online and from what I could tell the science suggests moving around is better than bedrest as movement helps blood flow to the uterus.

I went back to work the day after and have carrried on mostly as normal but just being a bit more cautious. No heavy lifting, overstretching, no hoovering, no hot baths, no swimming pools, balanced diet and trying not to get stressed out lol. Xo

[SparkleCock in reply to aamiller405]

Perfect. i couldn’t handle being cooped up any longer and am in sweet Greek garden cafe in the shade residing City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s fab xx

[aamiller405 in reply to SparkleCock]

Sounds perfect xo

[Goodthingscome]

Good luck, keeping everything crossed for you xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Goodthingscome]

Thanks honey. Hope you can get cracking on your next cycle again soon too xox

[Orla9298]

How exciting! Four lovely chances, seems very positive!!!xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Orla9298]

Thanks so much Orla. My God I’ve just been reading through your pages. You’ve been to Hell and back so many times. Sending so much love. Hope you had a magic time in Corfu and become a mum super soon! Damn you have tenacity! Xox

[Orla9298 in reply to SparkleCock]

It has been quite a journey! I’ve really suffered the last couple of weeks with work stress mixed with the anticipation of the next transfer. Just need something to finally work! I’m hoping to transfer our first donor egg embryo towards the end of September... I just hope the change of egg works! Good luck with your 2ww. Xxx

[everhopeful83]

Sending you all the luck in the world 💞💫🤞🏼xxx

[SparkleCock in reply to everhopeful83]

Thanks so much and the same to you for your frozen transfer. Hope your dreams are coming true xox

[everhopeful83 in reply to SparkleCock]

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[Hidden]

Good luck! X

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Thanks mama. And good luck to your gorgeous embaby(ies) in your tummy. May they enjoy the longest of fruitful stays xx

[Hidden]

Masses of luck! xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

You’re so kind Daisy. Especially with everything you’re going through. You have a heart of gold. I’m 43 so will be onto donor if this doesn’t work. Sending lots of love xx

[Hidden]

Good luck!!!! Keeping every crossed for you ! Xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Laura and good luck slaying the Crinone Beast! How long til transfer? Xx

[Hidden in reply to SparkleCock]

Hehe it is a beast isn't it! I had transfer on sat so I'm 6dp5dt defo not treating until OTD Tues x

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Eeek! Good luck. Will you get bloods done or pee on a strip? xx

[Hidden in reply to SparkleCock]

Yeah they ask you to do an at home test and then they call you in if necessary ... Seems like the clinics vary in approach ... X

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Sure. I'm in Greece now but based in HK so will get bloods done on the day as if I AM - I'll want to know numbers - I have to know everything. Makes me feel more in control with figures! Not that any of us are in any control at all with any of this. Maddening! x

[Core]

Good luck, 4 great embryos xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Core]

That's so kind of you Core. So sorry to read about your journey so far. Wishing you all the luck in the world for your next cycle xxx

[Olivia1980xxx]

Wishing u lots of luck hun xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Olivia1980xxx]

And the same to you! Hope your two gorgeous embabies are well and truly snuggled and you get beautiful results next week xox

[Olivia1980xxx in reply to SparkleCock]

Thank u so much hun xx

[Lots8788]

Good luck xx love the names!

[SparkleCock in reply to Lots8788]

Same to you lovely lady. You'll be in my shoes soon enough. I loved the Rudimental track you shared the other week - I've been playing it when ever the dementors attack! xox

[SparkleCock in reply to SparkleCock]

Oh and Evie is the one I love - then we thought of amusing rhymes xx

[Lots8788 in reply to SparkleCock]

Ah thank you! 🙂 have you got much planned for the tww? ha ah it's a good one isn't it! love music and how much it can help! ha ah lovely! 😊👌😘 xxx

[SparkleCock in reply to Lots8788]

I'm in Greece where I had treatment so chilling here til we fly home to HK on Sunday. Then I have a week before the school term starts to make sure I've caught up on reading all new texts and created some schemes of work for lessons and then school starts on Aug 12th which is my OTD so... I'll be busy! xx

[Lots8788 in reply to SparkleCock]

Wow very busy! Well hopefully that'll make the time go quick and OTD and BFP will be here! :)enjoy the rest of your time in Greece x x

[crisps88]

Yayyyyyyy!! Good luck lovely for your 4 beautiful miracles. I am praying so much for you xxx

[SparkleCock in reply to crisps88]

Thank youuuu!! I'll take all your lucky juju! How you getting on? Still walking around in a dream and smiling like a crazy person? xx

[Hope76]

Good luck although I don’t think you need it as I honestly think 4 is giving you the best ever chance. 😀🤞🏼

I had a double transfer last year aged 42 and got my BFP. Unfortunately ended in MC but was a rare problem with sac not growing, nothing to do with embryos. My DR said same chance at 43 as 42 so I’ve recently just done another double transfer, aged 43 now . On day of my transfer I was told the second embryo will increase my chances of implantation by 5% so imagine if having an extra 3 this means your chances will be increased by 15% !?! Wishing you a stressfree 2ww,just believe and it will happen 😘 x

[SparkleCock]

Eeek. We're both in this together aren't we. When will you test? xx

[Hope76 in reply to SparkleCock]

I think it’s fab at 43 we are still able to use our own eggs. 😀

My OTD is 13th August my clinic are 15 days 🙈.

I find it bizarre your OTD is earlier than mine. My transfer was last Monday. Guess my clinic are over cautious 🙈

[SparkleCock in reply to Hope76]

Wow. Mine's just two weeks after egg collection. Will you cheat and do early? Or are you against that? As it's my first time I have no idea what I'll do x

[Hope76 in reply to SparkleCock]

Am usually far too scared to test early maybe a day or two in the past that’s it. This time.... I want to know now 😂

[HopeTTC18]

You’re so brave to have 4 put back. Hope they’re snuggling in tight. Best of luck and sticky baby dust x

[SparkleCock in reply to HopeTTC18]

Ah it’s fine. I trust my clinic completely and they’ve shown me all research. Even with 4 embryos the eldest lady whose ended up with twins has been 41. As I’m using my own eggs at 43 and partner has wonky sperm so having one will be a miracle. I was a bit shocked when clinic first told me but understand why now. Epic congratulations on your baby! And magic HCG levels too. Enjoy xoxo

[Shelleybean]

Lots of luck to you! ☘️ xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Shelleybean]

Thanks so much Shelleybean. So sorry to hear of your difficult journey so far. May the path become clearer and the stork visit you soon! Xx

[Shelleybean in reply to SparkleCock]

Thank you that’s lovely 😊💖 xx

[Hidden]

Congratulations on being pupo! Hope the next 2 weeks flies by! 😁

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Hannah and wishing you a beautiful pregnancy. You’ve been through so much! Sending love and calm and snuggly cozy baby vibes xox

[Hidden]

Wow this is brilliant, wishing u masses of luck and I am keeping everything crossed for u, I am 43 in September so u go girl and show us how it’s done 👏🏻💪 xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lovely Coral. Please don’t worry about turning 43. I did and rushed a terrible cycle over Xmas. I was panicking and all that stress led to an awful job and some bad choices in the clinic I went for. 42 or 43. Same same. Take your time. Find any way you can to relax. I had money issues too. Huge loan for first cycle and another smaller one for this second one. If this one doesn’t work I’ll have to wait til next summer when I’ll be 44 (still won’t have finished paying either loan off) I am so sorry to hear about your chemical. You must be heartbroken. Sending love and luck for the next one. Xox

[Hidden in reply to SparkleCock]

Aah thanks, hard not to feel like rushing when you are older mainly because all you hear is ur eggs are 42!! Years old which is a scary though 😳😌 we normally wait 3 months before each cycle so my body can recover and me mentally!! Also the drugs on the fresh cycles are max dosage so I really feel the affects emotionally as opposed to medically. Don’t think about next cycle as with 4 on board I have a really good feeling you may not need to. Chemical was hard as first time in my life I got a BFP but not to be. Will b glued to your posts hoping for some great news. Xx

[Alexa3]

I have a girlfriend who got pregnant at 43 using 1 embryo. She now has a beautiful baby boy. Sending you lots of luck and sticky baby dust xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Alexa3]

Thanks so much Alexa. Good luck with your round. I saw you asked about L Carnitine. I took ALL the supplements last time and had no transfer at all. Eggs were a disaster and I paid 500 pounds for all supplements imaginable. This time I take folate and vit e and a pregnancy multi vitamin and eggs looked so much better. It’s so hard as we want to do everything we can for success but I think whatever makes you calm and relaxed and healthy is the best. I stopped drinking, went for daily walks, ate lots of green veg and clean protein and of course chocolate and ice cream treats. I also love acupuncture and reflexology. Good luck honey xxx

[Alexa3 in reply to SparkleCock]

Thanks so much for replying to me! I’m very anxious about this cycle because I’ve done things differently and been told I have probably made a couple wrong choices in supplements. Thanks for your advice. I am going through the motions of this cycle but feeling doomed. I’m trying to prepare for how I’ll do things next time to keep me in positive spirits. I appreciate your feedback xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Alexa3]

The more research I read and personal stories I hear. The more I think it’s a sort of magic. There is no right or wrong. Do you have a good chemistry with your clinic? That is vital. If they stress you out it can be very hard. My first two clinics were awful. For me. I’m sure great for others. But now I have found the right one and it makes everything feel safer as I trust them. Take care xo

[Alexa3 in reply to SparkleCock]

Thank you, that’s good advice. I’m comfortable with my clinic for the most part. I might reevaluate after this cycle. I’m glad you’ve found the right clinic for you, sounds like it’s making all the difference in the world. Hope all still going well!! X

[SparkleCock in reply to Alexa3]

Yeah. Just waiting for my blood test on Monday to see if it worked. Who knows? Fingers crossed xx

[Alexa3 in reply to SparkleCock]

Monday is the end of your 2ww? I’ve crossed everything for you. You’ll have to keep us posted. Sending you lots of positive vibes xx

[Jessy1280]

All the luck in the world to you Sparkle Cock!! X 🌈 🍀

[SparkleCock in reply to Jessy1280]

Thank you Jessy. So sorry yours didn’t work out this time. Sending lots of love to you, Alison xx

[Hidden]

Fingers and toes crossed for you! Xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Lexy and wishing you all the success in your next cycle. No rhyme or reason to any of it but we keep on trucking xox

[Millbanks]

Come on little embies!!! Sending positive vibes your way xxx

[SparkleCock in reply to Millbanks]

Thanks honey. Wishing you a perfect frozen cycle or a miracle baby before. Why not? xo

[Millbanks in reply to SparkleCock]

Why not indeed!! Xxx

[Kyell2]

Wishing you lots and lots of luck xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Kyell2]

Thanks so much honey. How was the Take That concert?! I’m so impressed. I Netflix and pillow hug after EC. You’re a serious bad ass! xx

[Kyell2 in reply to SparkleCock]

Lol, my OH says I’m just really stubborn but I truly felt fine after EC other than being massively bloated.

I even had two glasses of Prosecco. Take That were amazing as always and we even got a special visit from Lulu 😊 xx

[SparkleCock in reply to Kyell2]

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