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!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Egg collection Tuesday! Anyone else?? - Fertility Network UK
Egg collection Tuesday! Anyone else??
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🤞🏻 Crossed for you, sending lots of baby dust x
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
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
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
Keep me posted how you get on. Xx sending baby dust to you you
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!!
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
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!
Goodluck to you too!
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.
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.
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
I hope everything went well today!! Sending hope and virtual hugs your way!!
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
Egg Collection on Thursday 3rd IVF Cycle Im 42! Good luck x
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
Good luck hun xx
I’m in tomorrow too! 🤞🏻 Best of luck to everyone this week 💗 x
Good luck owengle123. I will be thinking of you. I hope everything goes well for you x
Thank you & I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you too 💗 xx
If you don't mind my asking. Where are you having your treatment. I'm at Birmingham women's hospital.
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
Ah that's a shame. But I'll be sending a virtual wave to you too x
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
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
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
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
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
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
Good luck! Probably a good idea to plan for a day 3 fresh embryo transfer!
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!!.
Great news! I’m sending you positive vibes for your two 💫We got two mature this round too, so hoping for Saturdays transfer 🤞🏻 X
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!!
Our clinic only does 5 day, so if it works then Saturday for us 🙏🏻 It’s so nerve racking isn’t it?! Xx
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.
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
Thanks! Right back at you! Going to try and have a snooze before work today. Goodluck !
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.
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
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??
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
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
How’s everyone got on this week? I’m provisionally booked in for my one remaining bean to be transferred 🤞🏻 X
Hi Owengle123, I had call yesterday and doesn't look to good. Am glad you are still going through!!!!
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
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 🤞🤞🤞🤞
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
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! 😘