ICSI

Ellie Guest 2 months ago #41

indeed, very exciting!!
I didn't have to cough? But I found that needle really quite nasty. After that, I really needed some time to recover.
They have three with cell division, so tomorrow I'm getting the transfer back. I find it really quite exciting.
How are you doing, Liesje?

C81 2 months ago #42

Good luck with the TP!! Exciting weeks ahead for you, Ellie! I'm rooting for you!

Ellie Guest 2 months ago #43

Had the transfer last Saturday. Such a weird idea. But I have to say I don't want to get too happy about it yet. Afraid of being disappointed...
I can test on June 30th.
Really curious! And really hoping it works out this way.
How are things with you guys?

C81 2 months ago #44

How are you feeling, Ellie? I totally get why you want to protect yourself from disappointment. You’ve been at this for a while now and have already had quite a few disappointments, so you don’t want to get too positive too soon. I totally get that. I hope you get a nice result on the 30th and can just relax and enjoy yourself. That would give me good hope too, because I think it was the same cause for both of us, right?

Is Liesje recovering a bit? Good luck tomorrow with the gynecologist. Hopefully you’ll be back on track soon!

Nothing much here. We’ve started injecting again for the IUI. Ultrasound on Friday. I hope to do the IUI next week, and then we’ll find out if my husband’s sperm is still good enough for IUI or if we’ll need to go for ICSI.

liesje193 2 months ago #45

It's been quiet here, but I've started the pill. In July, I'll start with injections. I'm now injecting 200 Gronal F, hoping for more eggs and that they'll grow more evenly.
I need to come back on August 3rd for the first ultrasound.
Exciting, right? Those waiting weeks after the transfer. Strength and hope for a positive result on Friday.

Ellie Guest 2 months ago #46

Exciting, Liesje, for you too. Waiting feels so long, doesn't it? Absolutely terrible.
I still assume it didn't work out. Partly because the other 2 eggs weren't enough to be frozen. So I have the feeling this one won't be strong enough either.. just a gut feeling..
C81, I'm feeling fine! Actually, I don't have any real discomfort.. I've already had the feeling for 4 days that I should get my period, but so far no red devils yet..
A few more days, and then we'll know more.. I hope it works out terribly!! Also indeed nice to know that there is hope for you too..

liesje193 2 months ago #47

@ellie have you been able to test yet? I really hope for a positive result for you.

@c81 how are you doing? Did you have the IUI? How was the quality this time?

Best, Lisette

C81 2 months ago #48

Hi lovely ladies! Ellie, did you manage to test already? I'm so curious!!
Liesje, how are you doing? Recovering a bit?
We also got the news that we're continuing with IVF/ICSI. The score was really devastatingly low this time. I'm currently in the waiting weeks. If I get my period on July 9th, I'll also have to start the pill. So then the process starts here too. On July 13th I'll get to hear the injection schedule. I find it all quite scary, honestly.

Ellie Guest 2 months ago #49

I tested this morning!!!
Did 2 tests with Clearblue!
One says pregnant 1-2 weeks
The other says pregnant!!
I still can't believe it!! I have to go back this afternoon for the definitive test.
I tested yesterday too, negative. So it just proves again that you really have to wait until the actual test day.
Hopefully this gives you all a little bit of hope that it is indeed possible..
c81, super exciting!! At the beginning they told me; you've probably never really conceived before so you have a good chance.. with IUI you've never even gotten that far. Keep that in mind too.
Liesje; I also wish you lots of luck. Hopefully you'll also have the news on August 3rd that your follicles are growing well and evenly.
Will you keep me posted?

C81 2 months ago #50

Ellie, super congratulations!! What great news! Enjoy it!
Well, I do have 2 kids from a previous marriage and had 4 miscarriages before that. With the treatment at the beginning of the month, there was probably fertilization... But they were too late for the IUI and I had 2 eggs. So I did it myself. I thought I was experiencing side effects from the Ovitrelle shots I had taken for nothing. I had very sore and swollen breasts after a week. The tests stayed faintly positive for a while but then I got my period. Probably didn't implant properly.

Anonymous Guest 2 months ago #51

I really hope for you, c81, that it turns positive for you soon too. Especially after all the effort, energy, and love you've put into it. I hope that with IVF/ICSI you can finally make your dream come true. Then it will all be more than worth it, and don't give up hope. I'm really rooting for you!

liesje193 2 months ago #52

Wow Ellie, super that you're pregnant!! Congratulations, hope everything keeps going well and you can enjoy it.

C81 2 months ago #53

Thank you, sweetheart

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Liesje, I'll probably start the pill in about a week. I'm curious how many they'll set me up with. I already had 2 mature follicles on day 10 with 50 ie, and they even ruptured. Seems fast, right? How many did you get the first time?

liesje193 2 months ago #54

C81, I got 150 the first time, which I think is pretty standard for IVF.
With that, I had 8 follicles the first time, with an egg found in 5 of them, and only 2 were mature. I think they're hoping for 10-15 follicles.

C81 2 months ago #55

Thank you for your answer, sweetie xx. I hope more eggs are maturing now. Have you already started with the injections?

Anonymous Guest 2 months ago #56

I had 125 the first time, and that was too much... Last time it was 100. And actually quite low (5 eggs, 3 of which underwent cell division, 1 was transferred and the other 2 weren't strong enough for the freezer). But so far, so good, and I'm pregnant. They really look at how much per person.

Ellie Guest 2 months ago #57

The previous post was mine, ladies.
Love,

C81 2 months ago #58

Okay, now I'm curious what they're going to set me up with. How are you feeling otherwise, Ellie?

Ellie Guest 2 months ago #59

Actually, it’s really good, and I don’t have any issues anywhere. A bit more tired, and a belly that’s really swollen. And even a few pairs of pants that are already feeling pretty tight. And a slightly smaller appetite. But otherwise not many 'complaints'. Next week is the first ultrasound. And I’m really curious. So nervous.
When are you officially starting?
I really hope this process goes well for you guys. Really rooting for you!!

C81 2 months ago #60

Glad to hear the symptoms are manageable, Ellie! Enjoy it!
Well, I'm taking my 5th pill tomorrow. I have an appointment on Thursday, so then I'll know when I can start the injections. I don't know exactly yet. Can I ask which hospital you're under care at? We're in Tilburg.

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