Unexpected drama

[Rachie-baby]

There is never a dull moment with IVF.

We were on tenterhooks right to the last minute as to whether our FET would go ahead before the NHS clinic close for Christmas. Finally, after 4 scans my lining was thick, I had the LH surge on Monday (several days after I expected) and we are booked in for transfer this Sunday, 22nd December.

Then on Wednesday night I woke with abdominal cramp. It’s one of the side effects of the cyclogest progesterone pessaries. I got up to go to the toilet to see if that would relive it. I sat down and felt dizzy and sweaty, and next thing I know I’m coming round face down, drops of blood on the floor, and a noticeable gap in my front teeth, crying.

My husband rushed in to help. I got back on the toilet and passed out again.

I chipped my front tooth quite badly, and then was worrying all night about how I would get it fixed this close to Christmas, if it was possible, how much it would cost, if xrays and anaesthetic would harm the embryos if I needed to wait til after transfer, and of course why I passed out in the first place.

The hospital thought it was unrelated to the drugs so I’m carrying on and hopefully it was just an isolated incident.

I was able to get an emergency dental appointment (had to go private) the same day and they did an amazing job filling my tooth so you can’t even tell. I’ll need further treatment in the future but this will do for now.

I’d never have predicted a complication like this when we embarked on our IVF journey! I just feel so lucky to have been able to get it sorted and am now taking it very easy in preparation for sunday.

[Livinginhope2019]

Oh gosh! Glad you managed to get sorted with your tooth. Good luck for Sunday 😊xxx

[Tiddly1984]

Hi, sorry you’ve had to go through this. Perhaps ensure that things are ok with your blood pressure, sugar levels and that you’re dehydrated. Hope the transfer goes well...x

[Rachie-baby in reply to Tiddly1984]

Thanks, yes I need to pay extra attention to those things, that’s good advice.

[Fingerscrossed38]

Wow what a scary time! It is strange you passed out! Hope you've been feeling better since then? Glad you got your tooth sorted in time for Sunday's FET. How exciting!!! Christmas will be a good distracting during the dreaded tww! Best of luck 🍀💙

[Rachie-baby in reply to Fingerscrossed38]

Yeah I’ve not felt dizzy again. Now I know that if I do I need to put my head between my legs to get the blood back. Let’s hope there’s no next time! Hoping Christmas will distract x

[SharlyWarly]

Oh my, what a story!!!! IVF definitely brings unexpected experiences!!! Good luck with FET

[LKT1]

That’s not good! Hope you are feeling ok and wishing you the best of luck with your transfer today xx

[CLDxxx]

You poor thing! So glad you’re feeling ok and transfer is going ahead. Good luck! Xxx

[LorrieWalden]

Hi there! How are you now? Haha i am so glad that you got your tooth fixed. It's not an easy thing to deal with toothache. This journey has a lot of ups and downs so you can never rest. I was scared when you said you passed out but i am happy that it wasn't anything big. I hope things go well for you. You really need to take good care of yourself. You have to be strong enough to make it work. I will pray for your health. Everything will be alright. My blessings are with you. Good luck! Goodbye!

[Rachie-baby in reply to LorrieWalden]

Thank you for your nice words. I’m feeling ok now, just in the waiting zone. Have a lovely Christmas.

[Alyssa123]

Hi! I hope you are feeling better now. I am happy that you took care of this. If you didn't, you wouldn't be enjoying the Christmas. Even a small tooth ache can make your day miserable. I have also had my babies through IVF so i can understand what you are referring to. It's not easy to go through this. But after all that struggle, it's a ride full of happiness and joy. I hope you achieve that as well. Keep us updated about your FET. Good luck. Take care. Stay blessed. Bye!

[Rachie-baby in reply to Alyssa123]

I hope you are right! Thanks for your words.

[sadievalentie]

Hey there! How are you? I hope you are feeling better now. It feels like I am reading my past, haha, although IVF didn't work out for me, I still remember that time when I was trying. I hope that it works out for you. I really wanted to carry my baby and give birth to it but that wasn't possible for me. I went for surrogacy instead, it helped me become a mother so I am even happy with that. Whenever you pass out or anything happens like that, always share that with your doctor just to be safe. If I was at your place, I would have rushed to the hospital and got myself tested haha. I was like that during my time. Good luck girl. Take care. Stay blessed. Bye!