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25mg of prednisolone is hardcore! Is anyone else taking it and how much please?

Hi all, hope you're well. Had bloods tonight to confirm BFP. Been on 25mg of prednisolone steroids and I'm not sleeping, really bloated etc. Has anyone taken...

Hi all, hope you're well. Had bloods tonight to confirm BFP. Been on 25mg of pre...

Bighope4

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Count down to trigger shot !!! 15 mins to go ......,

I am so tired this past few days , think its a bit because of my job as so busy and all this apprehension about IVF , . Still can't believe I've got this far...

I am so tired this past few days , think its a bit because of my job as so busy ...

Aimaim77

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Urine vs blood test

hi, just curious why some centers insist on a blood test to confirm pregnancy and others rely on a home pregnancy test. I know they follow up with an early...

hi, just curious why some centers insist on a blood test to confirm pregnancy an...

embiemomma

•8 years ago

6 Replies

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Cramping during 2ww

Hi ladies, I had my ET last Monday and I'm still getting cramps in my tummy, I would of expected this for the first couple of days but is it right to still be...

Hi ladies, I had my ET last Monday and I'm still getting cramps in my tummy, I w...

EmJayne91

•8 years ago

6 Replies

What are the specifics of the criteria you have to meet?

I've been so caught up in all that's happened, I didn't even think of these things until my sister mentioned them! So, my partner is Spanish, he doesn't have...

I've been so caught up in all that's happened, I didn't even think of these thin...

MeganMae

•8 years ago

7 Replies

ET all done 😄

Hi ladies Just a quick update 😄 Egg transfer all done and we have a little embryo onboard ❤️ Thanks for all of your advice Holly x

Hi ladies Just a quick update 😄 Egg transfer all done and we have a little embr...

isitonlyadream

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Low progesterone levels and pregnant! :) :) Very apprehensive though!! Anyone been through the same?

So as of Friday I found out that I am pregnant :) I am over the moon but due to tests before the pregnancy stating low progesterone levels and because I had a...

So as of Friday I found out that I am pregnant :) I am over the moon but due to ...

gldavis447

•8 years ago

8 Replies

First IVF failed 😢

I just spoke to the nurse today after bleeding started 3 days after they transferred a good quality blast the bleeding has slowly got heavier and heavier until...

I just spoke to the nurse today after bleeding started 3 days after they transfe...

Mayaudrey

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Definitely TMI but I'm overthinking in the 2WW.. so you will all understand :D

Sorry I have to ask but because this happened to me last time I wondered if anyone else experienced the same thing. Am in the 2WW on progesterone pessaries and...

Sorry I have to ask but because this happened to me last time I wondered if anyo...

EmBlazes

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Just had scan- IM ALL SET FOR WEDNESDAY EGG COLLECTION. 5 big follicles lots of small . Is this good ??

so scan went well she said I'm ready for Wednesday egg collection depending on if my blood comes back ok . She said I have 4 or 5 big follicles, and lots of...

so scan went well she said I'm ready for Wednesday egg collection depending on i...

Aimaim77

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Back to hospital I go

Today is d day !! I having blood and scan and hopefully they will say egg col will go ahead Wednesday . Feeling excited 😄😄😄😄

Today is d day !! I having blood and scan and hopefully they will say egg col wi...

Aimaim77

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Egg transfer - can my husband be in the room?

Hi Ladies So today is the day - I am still waiting on a call from the embryologists to let me know how our 3 are getting on (I am more nervous about this call...

Hi Ladies So today is the day - I am still waiting on a call from the embryologi...

isitonlyadream

•8 years ago

12 Replies

First of all, greetings everyone on here (: second, wanted to talk about an issue I am debating about relating to pregnancy and period..

Sorry if I was to be descriptive, I am just really worried, I am experiencing what seems to be light bleeding, I never really had that before.. And I am...

Sorry if I was to be descriptive, I am just really worried, I am experiencing wh...

Misty_

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Any advice would really help

hello everyone. Just wondering how much do they check it to things. Can I say my partner doesn't have a child from a previous relationship or will they find...

hello everyone. Just wondering how much do they check it to things. Can I say my...

billie88

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling anxious and lost

Hi ladies I'm going in for surgery tomo and it's dawning on me that after this operation I will never be able to conceive children naturally ever again. I know...

Hi ladies I'm going in for surgery tomo and it's dawning on me that after this o...

Dreams1982

•8 years ago

17 Replies

IVF surrogacy: is it for me?

I have been thinking about this a lot given I cannot carry children naturally. It's a difficult, confusing and upsetting decision to consider. Here are my...

I have been thinking about this a lot given I cannot carry children naturally. ...

Charliebishop

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Baby showers :(

Baby showers are the thing of nightmares for me to be honest, a reminder of the struggle I face. I wrote a blog about it which I wanted to share and may be of...

Baby showers are the thing of nightmares for me to be honest, a reminder of the ...

Charliebishop

•8 years ago

2 Replies

I'm new here :)

Hi guys I am new here, I have MRKH, anyone else have that? I'm doing quite a lot to try and raise awareness of this condition as like you all know it's really...

Hi guys I am new here, I have MRKH, anyone else have that? I'm doing quite a lo...

Charliebishop

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Which day to do progesterone test !!!!

Hello everyone im new to this My periods are not regular I have a period every month but either 4-5 days early or late however since jan 16 they have been 1-2...

Hello everyone im new to this My periods are not regular I have a period every m...

bibi_16

•8 years ago

9 Replies

What a knock back :(

Okay so I had a phone call from the clinic to say that basically only 1 of the remaining 4 embryos made it to "almost blastocyst" so they asked me if I wanted...

Okay so I had a phone call from the clinic to say that basically only 1 of the r...

Tara2016

•8 years ago

13 Replies

At hospital again this morning

Feel like I live at the hospital. Going toddy for another urgent blood test. ( to check in not over producing follicles) I now have a bruise on belly from...

Feel like I live at the hospital. Going toddy for another urgent blood test. ( t...

Aimaim77

•8 years ago

3 Replies

There are definitely two lines!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe it could be true but the test is positive (pic attached) and I am only 7dp5dt! Just had to share because I am so excited and terrified all...

I cannot believe it could be true but the test is positive (pic attached) and I ...

Coco2015

•8 years ago

15 Replies

9w 3 days bleeding sitting in A&E anxious and scared...

Ladies Here I am sitting in AE after starting to bleed about 30 minutes ago. Not sure what to expect.... This journey is a nightmare ☹️

Ladies Here I am sitting in AE after starting to bleed about 30 minutes ago. No...

Hidden

•8 years ago

42 Replies

Pineapple.... To eat or not?!?

Hi ladies Ok so all being well I'll be in for ET on Monday and as a self confessed Google addict.... PINEAPPLE post transfer or not? I have read so much about...

Hi ladies Ok so all being well I'll be in for ET on Monday and as a self confess...

isitonlyadream

•8 years ago

32 Replies

Advice on ivf clinics Spain

Hi I'm looking to have ivf with ED in Marques Barcelona or fiv Marbella ?? Can any one recommend any clinics or have any advise please xx

Hi I'm looking to have ivf with ED in Marques Barcelona or fiv Marbella ?? Can a...

Samantha11

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Transfer done two embies on board!

Hi ladies, wow so I just had my ET and we have two embies on boards Eeeek! We were initially wanting one embie but the embryologist advised two because they...

Hi ladies, wow so I just had my ET and we have two embies on boards Eeeek! We we...

Tara2016

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Does spotting not matter?? First infertility referral appointment

Hello all. Has anybody else experienced this?? We had our first referral appointment with a lovely lady that took our histories etc. She told me i needed a day...

Hello all. Has anybody else experienced this?? We had our first referral appoint...

Boogalooa

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Just had the call - day 3

Hi all Embryologist has just called :) We still have 3 embryos - all three have developed to 8 cells and they have given them the top score possible and she...

Hi all Embryologist has just called :) We still have 3 embryos - all three have...

isitonlyadream

•8 years ago

17 Replies

2 embies on board x

Well had transfer today (day 3) and got 2 embies on board, the 2ww has got to be the worst bit. I am back at work Monday so hoping that keeps my mind busy. OTD...

Well had transfer today (day 3) and got 2 embies on board, the 2ww has got to be...

Hidden

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Test day...

hi, I was just wondering whether doing a test the day before I've been told to will make much difference? I had a 5 day blast transfer last Saturday 7th May...

hi, I was just wondering whether doing a test the day before I've been told to w...

embiemomma

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Fertility Network UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2016

25mg of prednisolone is hardcore! Is anyone else taking it and how much please?

Count down to trigger shot !!! 15 mins to go ......,

Urine vs blood test

Cramping during 2ww

What are the specifics of the criteria you have to meet?

ET all done 😄

Low progesterone levels and pregnant! :) :) Very apprehensive though!! Anyone been through the same?

First IVF failed 😢

Definitely TMI but I'm overthinking in the 2WW.. so you will all understand :D

Just had scan- IM ALL SET FOR WEDNESDAY EGG COLLECTION. 5 big follicles lots of small . Is this good ??

Back to hospital I go

Egg transfer - can my husband be in the room?

First of all, greetings everyone on here (: second, wanted to talk about an issue I am debating about relating to pregnancy and period..

Any advice would really help

Feeling anxious and lost

IVF surrogacy: is it for me?

Baby showers :(

I'm new here :)

Which day to do progesterone test !!!!

What a knock back :(

At hospital again this morning

There are definitely two lines!!!!!!!!!!

9w 3 days bleeding sitting in A&E anxious and scared...

Pineapple.... To eat or not?!?

Advice on ivf clinics Spain

Transfer done two embies on board!

Does spotting not matter?? First infertility referral appointment

Just had the call - day 3

2 embies on board x

Test day...

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