Starting again!!

[Alwaysfullofhope]

Hi All, so havent posted on here in over a year... after failed fertilisation previously it has taken me a year to get the courage back to go through this again however in the mean time we have bought a house and I had a promotion at work so the year has gone Incredible quick!!

I am currently on the short protocol and will be going down the ICSI route rather than IVF! I am on day 5 and I have a few folicles the largest been 7mm not sure if that's good or bad as everyone is different I suppose however after last time I cant help but feel like they're not developing well!! I am on 225 gonal f and I have just started the fyremadel tonight!!

However long story short should I apply hot water bottle to my lower stomach or can this stop folicles growing?

I have searched the site before asking but csnt seem to find anything

Thanks in advance xx

[L400ynd]

Hi sweetie. I have no idea re the hot water bottles.

I had the same as yourself with my first cycle. 2nd cycle was much better. We managed to get to transfer this time. I didn’t put any hot water bottles on my tummy, I just relaxed in the bath, played some music and kept my stress levels to a minimum.

Good luck sweetie. Hopefully one of these lovely ladies on here will be able to shed some light on whether hot water bottle is good for you. Xxx

[Hidden]

Hey I am a few days behind you - cycle four.

Don’t use a hot water bottle - I have been advised against it xx

[Hartley1 in reply to Hidden]

Snap...on cycle 4...embryo transfer today...fingers crossed...been reading positive stories on here...trying to be more positive but it's SO hard 😁

[Hidden in reply to Hartley1]

Good luck!! Will keep everything crossed for you xx

[Hartley1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you xxx

[MrsH17]

Hi Lorna,

Sounds like you had a positive year after a not so great time. I was told after egg collection you can but not too hot... so would assume now you can. I would ask your clinic though they are the people that can give the best advice.

Good luck I hope this time it works for you xxx

[ttcemmie]

Congratulations on the house and the promotion!

I remember being told try and keep hot water bottles away from the tummy in the 2ww, but I don't actually know during the drugs phase. I'm always on a better safe than sorry mindset as otherwise its eats you up inside later thinking "should I have done this or that".

[FrancyItaly]

I suggest avoid hot baths and hot water bottles or you will find a reason to blame yourself in case something goes wrong! Obviously I hope you have a successful journey this time! x