Egg collection Tuesday! Anyone else??

[Pittapatta]

Hi everyone, on my 3rd ivf cycle and egg collection on Tuesday. Anyone else? Am 42 and only have 3 follicles so hoping it works this time. Cross fingers!! Babydust to you all! UPDATE: Today I got 2 mature eggs! (Obviously wanted more but it takes only one and these two were the biggest I have ever had!!) Pray Cross fingers, send positive thoughts if you can. I hope you all do well with your cycles and we get our little miracles!!. Update: 1 egg has fertilised, will wait and see with the other one. Next update call is Friday. I'm just praying they grow!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[Miracle43]

🤞🏻 Crossed for you, sending lots of baby dust x

[LisaBeatrix1980]

I was hoping to be Wednesday but I think I might need a couple of extra days on stims because my follicles just aren’t growing. Wishing you all the luck in the world for Tuesday x

[Pittapatta in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

Thanks, Lisa, hang in there they will grow.

[Hopenq in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

Hi Lisa It's good that they are allowing extra days for stims. Every step to improve your chances are always a good thing.

I cried on my first stims scan when they told me I only had 1 follicle. I already had to push for ivf as the drs said my amh was too low, so to hear I had 1 follicle felt like my world was tumbling down.

But like every other brave woman I picked myself up and said to the consultant. Its not over till its over and touched my belly saying grow babies grow. He smiled at me and said continue to stay positive. A few more scans later I've now been told I have 4. Which I better than 1.

So if they want you to continue on stims I say that it's brilliant. I really hope your follicles keep growing and it works out for you. X

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to Hopenq]

Thank you so much for this, it was the best thing I could have read this morning and an unbelievably positive abs inspiring message. I appreciate it, I am a single, sperm donor hopeful mum to be, so it’s wonderful read supportive and encouraging messages like this. I have a scan today so I’ll take your words of support with me. X

[Hopenq in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

Keep me posted how you get on. Xx sending baby dust to you you

[Pittapatta in reply to Hopenq]

Hi Hopenq, I will, egg collection was a bit of a shock happening so soon for me. I am what they call a slow responder. Cycle 1 I was on stims for 16 days before they even thought about egg collection. Cycle 2 I was on them for 20days as doing different protocol. This time I was told on day 12 collection happening on day 16. I only have 2 follicles on the right, 1.7 & 1.4. On the left 4 follicles 1 at 1 the other 3 under 1. So hopefully they have grown has been 4 days, so crossing fingers. My clinic only does 5 day transfers. Last Cycle didn't even get 1 egg at collection. 1st cycle I got 3 eggs from 5 follicles, got to day 4 and they stalled, so hopefully they make it!!

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to Hopenq]

It was a good day, your positivity helped! They’ve grown a bit, one is almost ready and there are a lot more really trying so hopefully by Wednesday at my next scan they’ll be at least a couple that could be collected on Friday. Thank you again x

[Hopenq in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

That is fantastic news. I am so happy for you. Remain positive. Keep telling your body that it can do this. You can grow them. Each and every extra day gives room for growth.

Please keep me posted how things go. I am hopeful for you. X x

[JoyfulStar]

Good Luck Pittapatta! Think my egg collection will be sometime next week. I will know more on Monday which will be day 9 of stims. Last cycle in January, it took about 10 days before I took the trigger. I am 43!

[Pittapatta in reply to JoyfulStar]

Goodluck to you too!

[JoyfulStar in reply to Pittapatta]

Thank you, my scan today was good I think. I have one mature egg and other middling ones. Looking like egg collection will be on Friday after I am scanned again Wednesday. My clinic want more eggs to mature before triggering and they think 2 more days should do it!

Hope it all goes well for you tomorrow. Keep us updated.

[Ajl46]

I’m having egg collection on Tuesday too! This is my second cycle, hoping it’s less painful than last time! I’m 41. Best of luck to you.

[Pittapatta in reply to Ajl46]

Goodluck to you too! Really hope it all goes well.

[Hopenq]

Hi I have egg collection tomorrow ( monday) . I'm 38 almost 39 with low amh. They said I have potentially 4 follicles so I've also got my fingers crossed. It's my first ivf. Having a fresh round

Good luck for tuesday. Hopefully it will all be ok x

[Pittapatta in reply to Hopenq]

Four follies is great when having low AMH. All the best, crossing fingers for you!!

[Pittapatta in reply to Hopenq]

I hope everything went well today!! Sending hope and virtual hugs your way!!

[Hopenq in reply to Pittapatta]

HiIt went well. At first they said likely that they will only retrieve the 2 which have matured . But after collection they told me they retrieved all 4. So I'm now playing the waiting game and hope they are all viable. X

[Pittapatta in reply to Hopenq]

Hi Hopenq thats great news! Well done. Yes now the waiting game ggrrrr. Really hope they give you great news today!!!

[Applepie7]

Egg Collection on Thursday 3rd IVF Cycle Im 42! Good luck x

[Hopenq in reply to Applepie7]

Hi applepie7. I can only imagine how hard it has been for you. But remember you are a warrior princess and you are going to make it to the finish line. I hope you have support around you and as always you have everyone here rooting for you and will be a sounding board. You have got this! Best of luck for Thursday x x

[Applepie7 in reply to Hopenq]

Thank you and I wish you all the best too. Take care x

[Pittapatta in reply to Applepie7]

Goodluck Apple-pie!!

[Applepie7 in reply to Pittapatta]

Many thanks dear x

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Good luck hun xx

[Owengle123]

I’m in tomorrow too! 🤞🏻 Best of luck to everyone this week 💗 x

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Best of luck to you too!! Hope everything goes well!

[Owengle123 in reply to Pittapatta]

Thank you 💗 xx

[Hopenq in reply to Owengle123]

Good luck owengle123. I will be thinking of you. I hope everything goes well for you x

[Owengle123 in reply to Hopenq]

Thank you & I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you too 💗 xx

[Hopenq in reply to Owengle123]

If you don't mind my asking. Where are you having your treatment. I'm at Birmingham women's hospital.

[Owengle123 in reply to Hopenq]

Not at all! I’m up in Leeds unfortunately or I’d say hello 😊 anyway sending loads of positive vibes down to Birmingham for tomorrow 💫 xx

[Hopenq in reply to Owengle123]

Ah that's a shame. But I'll be sending a virtual wave to you too x

[Owengle123 in reply to Hopenq]

Hi how did you get on today? I feel ok but disappointed that after 11 follicles on Saturdays scan they only retrieved 3 eggs. 🤞🏻 Just one makes it to a blast! X

[Hopenq in reply to Owengle123]

Hi.

Aww please don't be disappointed I know it's hard but this is still good news.

You have done so so well to retreive what you have. These 3 might be amazing fighters. Think positive. Only positive.

You are strong to get this far. Your body has been working so hard for you.

I will be thinking of you and have my fingers crossed for you.

Please feel free to message whenever. I am more than happy to help you get through this. X x

[Hopenq in reply to Hopenq]

The consultant initally said only 2 will likely be collected but they managed to get all 4. I am meant to get my call tomorrow so let's see what they say

[Owengle123]

Really trying to think positive but it’s hard when the consultant was visibly disappointed too ☹️Anyway, what will be will be. We’re giving it a bloody good go and if we have to have another round we will!

So lovely to meet you virtually and I’ll be rooting for you for tomorrow’s call too 💗🤞🏻 Xx

[Hopenq in reply to Owengle123]

The consultant can only do so much. Sometimes miracles happen with the assistance of science. I am hoping this is that instance for you.

Don't be lead by their disappointment. It's disheartening but if anyone has to root for your eggs. It's you.

Stand tall and strong and throw every ouch of your strength into this. No matter the outcome, you will find solace in knowing you did your best and you never wavered with doubt or gave up hope. X x

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Hi Owengle123, remember it takes only one!! Those three that were collected may be all you need to have your little miracle!! Cross fingers you get great news!

[Owengle123]

That’s true.Everyone on here has tried so so hard and no one can take that away from any of us whatever the outcome 😊

Will be hoping our little eggs and yours are working their magic tonight 🙏🏻 Xx

[Manooo]

Hey there!! I had mine today! Quite tired after it Iv literally been in bed all day. To be honest I’m loving the rest!! Good luck!! Xx

[Pittapatta in reply to Manooo]

Hello Manooo!! Yes ut can be taxing on your body. Glad your enjoying the rest though. How did everything go?? Well I hope??

[BBHH1]

Good luck! Probably a good idea to plan for a day 3 fresh embryo transfer!

[Pittapatta in reply to BBHH1]

My clinic only does 5 day transfers. So hoping they make it!!

[Pittapatta]

Hello everyone, unsure how to edit post to update, so writing it here. Today I got 2 mature eggs! (Obviously wanted more but it takes only one and these two were the biggest I have ever had!!) Pray Cross fingers, send positive thoughts if you can. I hope you all do well with your cycles and we get our little miracles!!.

[Owengle123 in reply to Pittapatta]

Great news! I’m sending you positive vibes for your two 💫We got two mature this round too, so hoping for Saturdays transfer 🤞🏻 X

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Oh that's fantastic, crossing fingers, toes and sending a ton of baby dust your way!! Is this a 3 day transfer for you? (My clinic only does 5 day ones so gotta hold out till Sunday) goodluck!!

[Owengle123 in reply to Pittapatta]

Our clinic only does 5 day, so if it works then Saturday for us 🙏🏻 It’s so nerve racking isn’t it?! Xx

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Definitely, been through this process twice already and it is still like a giant roller-coaster, you just don't know which way your going to turn/dip!!! Its 3am in Perth WA, I have had on and off sleep as egg collection yesterday and slept a bit so am out of whack, so nervous, excited silly brain won't switch off! Sending positive vibes your way.

[Owengle123 in reply to Pittapatta]

Oh my goodness isn’t it just! I can hack the injections (just) and the hospital visits and repeatedly showing off my “bits” but the emotional side is tough going! I’m sending you lots of luck too from the UK 💫🤞🏻 Xx

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Thanks! Right back at you! Going to try and have a snooze before work today. Goodluck !

[Hopenq in reply to Pittapatta]

I hope you managed to get some sleep.

Just to update. I got told 3 out of 4 fertilised and I'm provisionally booked for my transfer tomorrow

[Hopenq in reply to Owengle123]

Owengle123. I have to laugh at this. At my first stims scan I had a male consultant. I was still adjusting to the scans so here i was with my knees propped up... but closed.

He kept saying to me "nowwww I'm going to need you to open your legs" I couldn't do it. Or if I did I would close it again.😄

I had to say to him I'm sorry I'm just adjusting I'll get there.

Even after the consultation I was apologising to him saying sorry if I've made him uncomfortable.

After that day I think being uncomfortable and showing off your bits goes out the window.

Looking back this was the day they said I had 1 follicle and where i cried. So it's mad to find something funny in the midst of it.

[Owengle123 in reply to Hopenq]

We’ve got to find something funny with all of this or we’d go bonkers! A changing room wouldn’t phase me in the slightest after all of this 😉🤣

Thanks for sharing your story. Made me chuckle too! Xx

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Hi Owengle123, definitely we would go bonkers! Strange how your perspective changes after you've been prodded, poked, given yourself shots and everyone has seen your woohoo!! Nudity is definitely the last of our concerns. Last scan they were pulling the screen to give me privacy and I laughed as I has already stripped and was ready before curtain closed. I said to the lady ready she replied that was quick. I said screen not really needed as you've probably seen hundreds of woohoo's and going to see mine. Just saving time gotta go to work!

Anyway I have 1 egg fertilised now and will wait and see about the other one. Next update is Friday. Really hoping this time is successful. Hope you are going well??

[Pittapatta in reply to Hopenq]

Oh Hopenq, that actually made me laugh! Sorry, its strange how things that use to both us IVF warriors we don't even bat an eyelid now! My sister was embarrassed about a wardrobe malfunction exposing her boob and I said its fine probably made someone's day having a look. When I told her oh well, your alright you were wearing a bikini on holidays so it was only your hubby who knows you that really saw, she kinda got a bit upset. All good now. I put it in perspective for her its nothing compared to having a range of different people seeing your woohoo every couple of days. People who aren't going through the process don't really get it! They love you etc but have difficulty relating. We are warriors!!

Update 1 fertilised and will wait and see about the other one. Take care

[Hopenq]

Hi pittapatta

That is great news. I have my fingers crossed for you and am sending lots of baby dust your way.

Stay positive! X x

[Owengle123]

How’s everyone got on this week? I’m provisionally booked in for my one remaining bean to be transferred 🤞🏻 X

[Pittapatta]

Hi Owengle123, I had call yesterday and doesn't look to good. Am glad you are still going through!!!!

[Owengle123 in reply to Pittapatta]

Oh shucks I’m so sorry. I’ve just seen this ☹️I have been through but it’s the only one I have, so I know my chances are pretty slim.

Anyway, best of luck with whatever’s next for you 💗 you’ve been an absolute gem with your posts. Xxx

[Pittapatta in reply to Owengle123]

Thanks Owengle123 I will cross my fingers for you. I may be out this time, but have hope for the next one. Really hope its your time right now, really need some positive stories to help keep me going. So ya you have an embie on board I want you to have your little miracle 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[Owengle123 in reply to Pittapatta]

Bless you 💗 fingers and toes crossed and sending you loads of luck for your next round!You have a lot of courage and I’m so inspired by your positivity xxx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Pittapatta]

Oh no! Just seeing this and so sorry things were not looking good 2 days ago. How are you doing? Let us know if there is anything we can do. I will be routing for you and will have you in my prayers xxx

[Pittapatta in reply to JoyfulStar]

Hi joyfulStar unfortunately I'm out this round. Am so sad but just not my turn this time. I hope everything is going well for you!!

[JoyfulStar]

So so sorry. My heart breaks for you 💔IVF can be such a painful journey.

Mine is going okay. I will know more over the next few days. I was offered a fresh transfer as I had a lot of eggs collected (for my age) but could not bring myself to do it. I had not mentally prepared myself for it and was also scared of a BFN! It turns out it was the right thing as less than 50% fertilised. I also have really bad bloating and trapped wind! First time it has ever happened to me after EC.

I intend to plough on with the original plan of embryo banking. I hope I get some embryos to freeze.

Really admire your strength and hope for the next round. Thank you so much for your support and well wishes. It really means a lot! 😘