https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:05:06 +0000 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:46:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33890 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1209132&title=first-time-ivf#1209132 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 5:46pm

I am on 300 gonal-f, and this is the one and only time we can afford to do this IVF so there's no second chances. They have put me on this dosage because after two years of fert treatment with IUI's and natural conception (but using clomid) they have a good idea of what I need.



Edited by MaeBeeBaby]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:46:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1209132&title=first-time-ivf#1209132 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1209054&title=first-time-ivf#1209054 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 27 November 2010 at 2:32pm

Yeah ditto what taasi said. This was my first cycle and I was on 300 puregon (same as gonal f) i think. FS wants quality not quantity and you never know what happens growth wise in a couple of days. Maybe you are a slow responder and you need the up to 250 or something like that. maybe speak to your FS. If you have too many follicles then you are at risk of OHSS.

Im the same we havent told many people not even our parents only bestie from NZ knows and 3 people from my work including good friend that has been through at least 25 IVF cycles and my manager who understands totally!!

Also if this is your first IVF cycle then the first cycle is more a trial to see how you are responding to the drugs and treatment etc. The FS only guesses your first cycle sees how you respond and then will up or decrease dosage accordingly.]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:32:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1209054&title=first-time-ivf#1209054 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208050&title=first-time-ivf#1208050 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:43pm

Tasi45 I have been on Gonal-f 300mg, this is my 7th night. I didn't have puregon (I think that's the gonal-f equivalent?).]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:43:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208050&title=first-time-ivf#1208050 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208049&title=first-time-ivf#1208049 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:43pm

Thanks so much for replying! I feel so darn isolated with this IVF stuff, I don't want to let anyone know we are doing it because we have been given so much grief over past conceptions (why don't you try this, and this, and this?) and miscarriages (did you do too much? what did you do to cause that?) and people who don't go through this just don't 'get it'.

I feel so together in myself when at work, like I am in control, and then I come home and start thinking and stressing and worrying! The only people I have spoken to is my SIL and one other very amazing loyal lifelong friend, SIL has been through IVF successfully (twins, now 4yo!) and my friend is just AMAZING with her support (she has had 3 children naturally but really tries to understand for me, bless her), but I still feel like I can't really 'talk' about it to anyone, and more often than not I shrug/laugh it off when either of them ask about progress.

Hubby is really awesome and supportive but I hate for him to see me getting wound up so I just potter in the garden or go for a walk to wind-down cause if he sees me upset, he gets upset too - he has been through so much I hate for him to get upset as well as we have just been through so much over the past 4 years TTC.

Edited by MaeBeeBaby]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:43:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208049&title=first-time-ivf#1208049 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208040&title=first-time-ivf#1208040 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:38pm

Maybeebaby, did they up your puregon injections to increase the maturation of the follicles? Assuming you are on that (or gonal F)]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:38:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208040&title=first-time-ivf#1208040 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208036&title=first-time-ivf#1208036 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:34pm

Maybee baby - I wouldnt stress if I was you. My FS says the same they dont want heaps of follicles growing because higher chance of them not being mature. I had 9 at my first scan and 12 at my second scan so they do grow - out of that I got 11 mature eggs so maturity is what they are looking for. My FS is the same he is lovely a male and quietly spoken but not overly communicative but will answer any queries that I have. I am sure it will be fine.]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:34:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208036&title=first-time-ivf#1208036 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208030&title=first-time-ivf#1208030 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:29pm

I hope so. There are a few under-developed ones. What baffled me is that when I am on clomid (single dose) and get 5 follies, I am told I am an 'over achiever'. Yet when I have 5 follies with IVF, I am walking out of there feeling like things are not going as well as they could be. Yes I saw a different specialist who wasn't all gushy and informative, but still??? Thank goodness the nurse knows me well enough to see that I was visibly upset and whisked me into a different consult room and sat down and went through the computer notes and explained them further to me.

I am just clinging to hope that the fact that I don't have any problems GETTING pregnant will be my saviour with this IVF. And having an embie grow to 5 days just might be the key to it STICKING.

(Can you tell I am getting a bit apprehensive now the time is drawing near??)

Edited by MaeBeeBaby]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:29:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208030&title=first-time-ivf#1208030 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208026&title=first-time-ivf#1208026 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:26pm

Exactly what I was told - "quality NOT quantity" and "It only takes one". Don't stress about it. Perhaps more may develop in the meantime?]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:26:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208026&title=first-time-ivf#1208026 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208014&title=first-time-ivf#1208014 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:10pm

I'm a little worried - had my first scan today and had 5 follies in total. Got a 2nd scan on Saturday, possible EC on Monday. 5 follies isn't much is it. The specialist said they had hoped for more, yet the nurse said to me afterwards that there is nothing wrong with that number and reminded me that it's quality, not quantity, and it only takes one... still. if the specialist is disappointed... ]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:10:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1208014&title=first-time-ivf#1208014 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1207200&title=first-time-ivf#1207200 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 24 November 2010 at 7:03pm

Hi all EC went well today felt better than what I thought afterwards now just feel a bit of pain but also off work tomorrow to chill out etc. I think I had GA as well - completely out of it. They collected 11 eggs. DH did sampel today although got call from scientist before to say that there was no swimmers in first sample so had to go back and do another one - the second sample better they found 4 usable ones and think they will find more once they start looking. Heres hoping at least some fertilise! Will let you know how they go.]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:03:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1207200&title=first-time-ivf#1207200 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1206790&title=first-time-ivf#1206790 Author: Chells
Subject: 33890
Posted: 24 November 2010 at 10:05am

Good luck trouble :-) Hope it all goes well for you.

I had my EC on Thursday by GA (because I have Cerebral Palsy and my body doesn't always get the keeping still bit right! hehe). They got 17 eggs which we were VERY happy about :D, 14 of which were usable, 12 of which fertilised, and 8 grew over the weekend to what we were told were "textbook" embryos!!! Had ET yesterday and now waiting until the 3rd :-)

I'm a mixture of emotions really, I am excited but also nervous as everything has gone so well and now it's up to my body to get it right. Am getting a little paranoid over what to eat and what not to, but I figure as long as I listen to my body I should be alright . Any tips?

Good luck for your BT melskee :-) Thinking of you.]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:05:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1206790&title=first-time-ivf#1206790 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1205750&title=first-time-ivf#1205750 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 22 November 2010 at 8:23pm

sounds promising trouble! good luck with the EC on wednesday xx]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:23:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1205750&title=first-time-ivf#1205750 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1205716&title=first-time-ivf#1205716 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 22 November 2010 at 7:44pm

Hi all I am due to have trigger injection tonight and colelction on wed and transfer on sat. Seems to have come around so so fast. had final scan weith FS this mornign and he said I have 6 follicles one side and 6 on the other so will have to see how many eggs it comes to. ]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:44:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1205716&title=first-time-ivf#1205716 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1205657&title=first-time-ivf#1205657 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 22 November 2010 at 6:31pm

Hope your blood test went well Melskee - My HCG started off rising well, then went from the 50th centile, down to 25th and dropped right under the 5th centile.
It did continue to rise, but stopped doubling every 2-3 days - instead doubling every 6 days. My little bump is 11 weeks now and still going strong so even if you get what seems to be a crappy result, all can be OK!!]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:31:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1205657&title=first-time-ivf#1205657 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1204862&title=first-time-ivf#1204862 Author: melskee
Subject: 33890
Posted: 21 November 2010 at 5:13pm

Hey girls

Never give up hope, i never thought i would get a BFP i wanted to be positive but i just couldn't imagine it happening. It will happen!!
Thank you all for your kind words you guys are the bestest.
Still not feeling pregnant ... looking forward to BT tommorrow.]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:13:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1204862&title=first-time-ivf#1204862 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203499&title=first-time-ivf#1203499 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 19 November 2010 at 7:42am

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Edited by MaeBeeBaby]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:42:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203499&title=first-time-ivf#1203499 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203368&title=first-time-ivf#1203368 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 9:07pm

Of course you'll have no need!

Very interesting process they must have.]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:07:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203368&title=first-time-ivf#1203368 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203356&title=first-time-ivf#1203356 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:59pm

No we won't go on the list - cause we will get a BFP in a few weeks on our private cycle .

And I am 38 so I don't have time to wait for a public list that won't ever happen for me anyway due to my pregnancy vs miscarriage history.

Edited by MaeBeeBaby]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:59:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203356&title=first-time-ivf#1203356 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203349&title=first-time-ivf#1203349 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:55pm

Is that right? Your family doctor? We were told we would be dreaming too and would have no choice for five years but to go private...facinating. So does that mean you'll go on the list?]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:55:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203349&title=first-time-ivf#1203349 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203346&title=first-time-ivf#1203346 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:53pm

Hey has anyone had anything weird happen with their food tastes - I LOVE meat, and I can't stand it anymore, since yesterday - both evening meals I have eaten my veges but not my potato or meat ... AF is probably here right now, it was threatening earlier today and my pre-AF cramps are primo tonight - blood tests today said AF is about to arrive anytime so tomorrow I expect to be my officlal DAY ONE as Repromed call it, will be halving the morning burserellin injections and adding gonal-f tomorrow evening.

Melskee - how are you feeling?????????? Betcha you just don't know what to do with yourself - every twinge, nausea, loss of reality, you will be blaming the lot on being pregnant soon enough! It's an amazing feeling aye! ]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:53:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203346&title=first-time-ivf#1203346 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203338&title=first-time-ivf#1203338 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:50pm

Kick those negative thoughts in the @rse! We ARE all going to make that BFP!!!

You just gotta laugh - got a letter in the mail today from Repromed - my doctor (assuming my family doctor??) has made an application to Repromed for PUBLIC FUNDING - yes you read right - and we are currently PAYING PRIVATELY. We have scored a score of '90', and minimum score is 65. My BMI is raised and that is the only thing I would have to rectify.

But seriously - SERIOUSLY - we were told by Repromed that the public system wouldn't touch me with a bargepole because I have had 4 mc's - but it's so laughable when we are in the middle of a private IVF cycle to receive such a letter!]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:50:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203338&title=first-time-ivf#1203338 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203327&title=first-time-ivf#1203327 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:41pm

Yeah it is lovely to hear...it gives us all hope...though hope doesn't quite desribe the feeling when you read of a BFP..here's some beautiful synonyms which really made me feel warm and fuzzy knowing you've got your BFP Melskee...

... fervent hope, confidence, faith, assurance, well grounded hopes, castles in the air, Utopia, golden dream; bit of blue sky; heaven...

.Just read that and it's a bit cheesy sorry!... but doing that actually has made me feel like 'yeah, I'm going to get there'. A nice feeling amongs the negative thoughts.


Edited by Peppy]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:41:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203327&title=first-time-ivf#1203327 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203312&title=first-time-ivf#1203312 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:24pm

i feel exactly the same way as you Peppy! I cant even imagine getting a BFP at the mo, hopefully one day i will know how it feels
but so positive hearing all these first time IVF miracles ]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:24:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203312&title=first-time-ivf#1203312 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203285&title=first-time-ivf#1203285 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:05pm

so happy for you melskee - you've swapped the IVF rollercoaster for the pregnancy one!!]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:05:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203285&title=first-time-ivf#1203285 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203278&title=first-time-ivf#1203278 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:02pm

Wouldn't that be great! I should get AF Wedn/Thurs next week. We're talking to the nurses tomorrow then will pick up drugs when AF arrives.....it is funny really...its like you get on the rollercoaster of infertility and you just move from one procedure to another and the thought that it may actualy end in a pregnancy sometimes to me seems rather foreign. Its like 'oh yeah, that's why were doing this'. I guess we've had no positives at all for two years and no reason for the madness so its a bit like finding a neddle in a haystack!]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:02:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203278&title=first-time-ivf#1203278 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203275&title=first-time-ivf#1203275 Author: melskee
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 8:00pm

Yes you girls will follow me in a BFP i know it.

I can't believe it worked first time, i just feel so lucky.

Fingers crossed for the next 12 months]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:00:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203275&title=first-time-ivf#1203275 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203260&title=first-time-ivf#1203260 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 7:48pm

Peppy when do you start?? you need to get on that roll on first time IVF BFPs!!!!]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:48:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203260&title=first-time-ivf#1203260 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203253&title=first-time-ivf#1203253 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 7:39pm

Ditto on that. So lovely to see it's worked for you first time round Melskee. Yeeha..that's great news. Roll on more of those BFPs.]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:39:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203253&title=first-time-ivf#1203253 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203236&title=first-time-ivf#1203236 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 7:13pm

HUGE CONGRATS melskee!!!!!!! like i said in the other IVF thread im so happy for you right now!! i am just loving these first time IVF BFPs!!! Bring them all on I say xx
]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:13:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203236&title=first-time-ivf#1203236 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203207&title=first-time-ivf#1203207 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 6:33pm

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO Melskee!!!!!!!! Wow that is fantastic news - I am so pleased to read of first-timers getting their BFPs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:33:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203207&title=first-time-ivf#1203207 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203160&title=first-time-ivf#1203160 Author: melskee
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 5:38pm

I'm in shock.... happy shock.... we got a BFP!!

I really can't beleive it, i don't even feel pregnant.

Wow ... i'm speachless and so so happy!

Thank you all so much for your support and wishes]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:38:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203160&title=first-time-ivf#1203160 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203063&title=first-time-ivf#1203063 Author: kiwikt
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 3:33pm

Good luck for today melskee.

We have our post BFN appointment with FA today. Be interesting to see what they say about the FET.

I have decided that I need to loose at least 30kgs so I signed up for weightwatchers online today. And for the next year there will be no sweets, cookies, chocolate, chips etc in my house. The DH could do will loosing a kilo or two as well, but the biggest problem is that if it is in the house I want to eat it!]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:33:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1203063&title=first-time-ivf#1203063 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202645&title=first-time-ivf#1202645 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 18 November 2010 at 6:52am

It's really weird Peppy, most of the time I feel fine but slightly irritable like AF is about to arrive, and then I feel like I am looking at myself, like I am someone else and I am observing from afar, cause things just come out of my mouth and I don't realise what I have said until I have said it! With work it's not so bad cause I am able to choose whether or not I am around people, ie if I need a bit of 'me time' at work I just go into my office and close the door - everyone knows not to disturb me as I am the big boss's PA and have quite of bit of solo-time to sort stuff out for them. I work with a FANTASTIC crowd of people though, we have heaps of fun and laughter, so that helps me get through the day!

I am not sleeping so well either cause I am so uncomfortable. Really gutted that since I have been on burserellin (day 10 now) I have gained 2kgs but I think that's also cause AF is due today, plus lack of exercise and wanting to eat all my hubby's choc chip cookies that I made for him - that I usually don't like cause they are so sweet! (He has hidden the cookie jar now thankfully).

CHELLS - I am soooooo excited for you today chick!!! Please post when you are feeling up to it and let us all know how it went! xxx]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:52:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202645&title=first-time-ivf#1202645 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202556&title=first-time-ivf#1202556 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 9:48pm

Wow! So many on here in the midst of injections. Hope you're all coping ok. Goodluck tomorrow Chells and Melskee.
Maebeebaby, it sounds aweful! How do you cope when you have to work? I was heading to a Repromed info evening last night and DP was irritating the hell out of me by doing of all things driving slowly up to lights... I was so irrational I was going to scream at him. I had to close my eyes and imagine I was in a yoga class ....WTH will I be like on those drugs!!
Hope you find that book useful tiff8ny]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:48:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202556&title=first-time-ivf#1202556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202521&title=first-time-ivf#1202521 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 9:13pm

all the very best for 2moro melskee, i really hope you get your much deserved BFP!! will be thinking of you 2moro x

Oh glad to hear the EC isnt that bad, I can handle some pain but not heaps! but i do get anxious & nervous about things that are new to me ]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:13:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202521&title=first-time-ivf#1202521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202517&title=first-time-ivf#1202517 Author: melskee
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 9:10pm

Great news trouble, sounds like it is all going well.

Tiffany the EC isn't that bad the drugs are good. You will be fine when it happens. Feb will come so quickly.

Chel good luck for the egg collection tomorrow, hope you get lots of beautiful eggs.
Bring on the happy drugs Maybeebaby.

Well this time tommorow i wil know, getting FA to email results so DH and i can look together, don't want to take a call at work. Fingers crossed]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:10:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202517&title=first-time-ivf#1202517 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202510&title=first-time-ivf#1202510 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 8:59pm

yay trouble, sounding good x]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:59:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202510&title=first-time-ivf#1202510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202505&title=first-time-ivf#1202505 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 8:54pm

Hi all latest update from me. Had another scan with FS today and he says the follicles are growing perfectly. I have 4 in one ovary and 5 in the other. He said they are all a good size and will scan me again on Monday. He said it is good that there is not too many as sometimes they are not mature. I am not too bad on the hormone injections just so so tired, bloated and stomach sticking out and slight nausea at some times of the day. FS said I have been reacting perfectly to the frugs which is all good. EC looks likely to be on Wednesday and transfer on Friday.]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:54:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202505&title=first-time-ivf#1202505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202495&title=first-time-ivf#1202495 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 8:44pm

Good luck for 2moro Chells!! is a GA normal or just a local? why are you having a GA?? the EC is what im most scared about, i hate pain.......

rachb - that only means you have a year at the most!! hopefully you wont have to wait that long! hamilton have longer waiting lists than normal??
I got my IVF for dummies book today so will start reading in the weekend!
]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:44:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202495&title=first-time-ivf#1202495 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202483&title=first-time-ivf#1202483 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 8:29pm

Oh Wow, best of luck Chells!!! I will be thinking of you tomorrow!

I am only on day 9 of the long cycle, and yup according to the nurse at repromed the drugs are doing their thing cause I am CRANKY - she said it's cause my body is being starved of oestrogen and the 'happy drugs' are about to start (blood test tomorrow!!!) and then it's gonal-f time - glad to hear they are the 'happy drugs' LOL!]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:29:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202483&title=first-time-ivf#1202483 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202123&title=first-time-ivf#1202123 Author: Chells
Subject: 33890
Posted: 17 November 2010 at 2:02pm

Hey all - just an update on me - I'm on Day 12 of the short cycle, have finished all my meds now and am having EC tomorrow!! So exciting but extremely nervous as I'm going under GA for it.

Have been feeling pretty tired and feel particularly worse today with discomfort in my tummy, not to mention having to go toilet heaps!

Good luck to everyone :-)]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:02:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1202123&title=first-time-ivf#1202123 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1201707&title=first-time-ivf#1201707 Author: rachb
Subject: 33890
Posted: 16 November 2010 at 9:17pm

tiff8y - mine is in nov 2011 up at hamilton, so don't think mine will be coming forward to much more than that at the moment - but fingers crossed.

Hope you find someone in here having it at the same time.

Good luck and can't wait to hear about your BFP ]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:17:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1201707&title=first-time-ivf#1201707 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1201519&title=first-time-ivf#1201519 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 16 November 2010 at 6:27pm

Hi Tasi45, thanks for your kind words, and I remember oh too well what m/s is like, it's awful, esp 24/7 - just keep remembering what the end result will be though - you are doing so well! Just think that the 'close monitoring' is no longer needed for a good reason!]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:27:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1201519&title=first-time-ivf#1201519 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1201042&title=first-time-ivf#1201042 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 16 November 2010 at 9:58am

I sympathise with you Maebeebaby - for weeks I was waking up at 3.30 in the morning and unable to go back to sleep. The other affects I had were nausea (lasted about a week) and bad headaches. Luckily all the symptoms were at different times. I am now 10 weeks pregnant and battling with morning sickness - trying to be extremely grateful for what I now have, but when you feel nauseated 24/7 it wears you down. I have had problems with bleeding since 8 weeks, but the 2 scans I have had show everything is OK. I am now 'discharged' from fert. assoc. since 8.5 weeks and feel a bit lost as I miss the close monitoring!]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:58:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1201042&title=first-time-ivf#1201042 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200948&title=first-time-ivf#1200948 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 16 November 2010 at 7:28am

Hi rachb, yes not long till Feb for me!! It cant come soon enough though! Should go fast with xmas & the holidays etc. I actually havent got my book yet, ordered it last week and have been sick yesterday & today so havent got to my PO Box to pick it up yet. Cant wait to start reading!!

I really hope you hear that your appointment has been bought forward again! when is it at the moment? wouldnt it be awesome if we were the same time! i hope theres someone in here doing it at the same time as me so i can have someone to chat too about it as I go.
Nice to hear from you Rach!
]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:28:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200948&title=first-time-ivf#1200948 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200941&title=first-time-ivf#1200941 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 16 November 2010 at 7:12am

I'm not in 2WW, I'm only on Day 8 of injections. And still feel berluddy miserable, so unlike me! ]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:12:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200941&title=first-time-ivf#1200941 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200894&title=first-time-ivf#1200894 Author: melskee
Subject: 33890
Posted: 15 November 2010 at 9:58pm

Thanks Tasi45, have held off on the hpt so far and feeling like i can make it till Thursday. Waiting, waiting...

Maebebaby I think the 2ww is def worse on IVF because you know that there is a 5 day embryo inside you, it is just whether it sticks or not. p.s don't worry about the bad day we all have them.
]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:58:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200894&title=first-time-ivf#1200894 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200830&title=first-time-ivf#1200830 Author: rachb
Subject: 33890
Posted: 15 November 2010 at 9:03pm

tiff8ny - not long to go now for you!! Hopefully I will be hearing soon if our appointment has been brought forward again.

How are you finding the IVF for dummies book?]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:03:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1200830&title=first-time-ivf#1200830 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199969&title=first-time-ivf#1199969 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 14 November 2010 at 9:08pm

I am in the foulest mood today - haven't slept well for 3 nights now - anyone else feeling like this as their drugs progress? This is Day 7 for me of burserellin. Hubby is on a call-out and I couldn't get hold of him due to no reception so I panicked and rung his boss to find out if he was on his own or with someone (he works in quite dangerous situations sometimes - and isn't alone on this job thank goodness) - this is just too weird for me to over-react, I just had a serious bawling meltdown, I feel so out of control, what the heck is it going to be like when I have to start taking gonal-f as well

Edited by MaeBeeBaby]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:08:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199969&title=first-time-ivf#1199969 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199816&title=first-time-ivf#1199816 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 14 November 2010 at 5:44pm

Trouble06 I will be on 300 units as well.

Melskee GOOD LUCK!!! I dread 2WW at the best of times, it must be so much worse with IVF... guess I will be there in a few weeks myself huh!

Tasi45 I am guessing you got a BFP then! How far are you?]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:44:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199816&title=first-time-ivf#1199816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199806&title=first-time-ivf#1199806 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 14 November 2010 at 5:31pm

don't worry melskee, I too didn't feel different and towards the end swore that It felt like my period was coming - but it didn't!! What ever you do, don't do any pregnancy tests like I did - mine showed negative on my blood test day - save yourself the money and the worry!!]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:31:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199806&title=first-time-ivf#1199806 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199764&title=first-time-ivf#1199764 Author: melskee
Subject: 33890
Posted: 14 November 2010 at 4:12pm

Hello girls
Have been writing in the other forum, but this is my first time on IVF and i'm currrently in the dreaded 2ww, blood test Thursday and i am feeling very normal wish i felt something..

Hope all your jabs are going well ]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:12:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199764&title=first-time-ivf#1199764 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199687&title=first-time-ivf#1199687 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 14 November 2010 at 1:45pm

Hi so far no bruising the puregon pens have been really good to administer and very impressed. Also very impresed with way DH has been administering them. Only swollen stomach and feeling a bit groggy which i can live with. I am on 300 units of the stuff.]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:45:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199687&title=first-time-ivf#1199687 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199576&title=first-time-ivf#1199576 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 14 November 2010 at 9:33am

Are you taking vitamin E trouble06, or do the puregon pens keep the bruising at bay? I will be using gonal-f pens. Hope you have an easy weekend, I am not looking forward to that stage but it's a means to an end I guess. ]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:33:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199576&title=first-time-ivf#1199576 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199383&title=first-time-ivf#1199383 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 13 November 2010 at 7:45pm

Hey all - now on day 3 of pugeron injections (excuse the spelling). Hubbie injecting me fine enough but starting to feel it , slight headache, slight aching in the stomach which I suppose is the drugs doing their job!! almost like period pain to a certain extent - whcih is fine for me as I dont get much period pain. I also seem to have had all my energy zapped out of me big time and I think this weekend will spend majority of it inside on the couch and maybe a movie tonight. have a good weekend all. I dont seem to have any bruise marks so far which is good.]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:45:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199383&title=first-time-ivf#1199383 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199359&title=first-time-ivf#1199359 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 13 November 2010 at 6:56pm

test]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:56:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199359&title=first-time-ivf#1199359 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199350&title=first-time-ivf#1199350 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 13 November 2010 at 6:42pm

It's always misleading isn't it - esp when it's thinner than water!

So I am guessing my 'major' costs are over then? I have plenty of progesterone and oestrogen supplements left over from my IUI days, but know I will need to purchase more of that esp if I get pregnant as I will have to use it all for 20 weeks total (including heparin injections) - that's always been the plan for me whenever I have got pregnant.]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:42:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199350&title=first-time-ivf#1199350 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199224&title=first-time-ivf#1199224 Author: Leilani
Subject: 33890
Posted: 13 November 2010 at 1:36pm

You will continue with the buserelin until the bitter end. I'm sure you'll have plenty of it left - another lady on here thought the same, then realised that the bottle was only about 2/3 full to start with - she was using 50 units twice a day.]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:36:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199224&title=first-time-ivf#1199224 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199207&title=first-time-ivf#1199207 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 13 November 2010 at 12:36pm

Am on Day 5 of Burserellin and so far so good, no side effects, and amazingly NO big purple bruises covering my tummy - I reckon that's cause I am taking EPO and Vit E - by now (when using heparin) I look like I have been beaten up!

I continue Burserellin until next Thurs and then start Gonal-F - but am a bit confused with what my SIL told me - she said I will take Burserellin and Gonal-F 'together' (at different ends of the day from each other) - I only have enough Burserellin to last until next Thurs, so I guess they will give me more, or is she wrong? I can't remember what the doctor told me LOL. ]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:36:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1199207&title=first-time-ivf#1199207 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1198330&title=first-time-ivf#1198330 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 12 November 2010 at 9:20am

I continued with the gym up until about 5 days before egg collection - apparently you are not supposed to get your body too hot. I didn't feel like it much anyway as I was so constipated and tummy was bloated and a bit tender from all the hormones. I went back to the gym inbetween EC and ET.
I stopped tea and coffee altogether as you never want to have any regrets if things don't turn out positive that you could have done things different. ]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:20:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1198330&title=first-time-ivf#1198330 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1198212&title=first-time-ivf#1198212 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 11 November 2010 at 11:15pm

Hi all - first injection down I was a bit nervous before hand but DH was good. With the Puregon pens it makes it easy to give right dose and quite simple. I have cut caffeine right down and also alcohol. Am still tossing up whether to continue with cardio etc at gym will see how I feel tomorrow. Friend who has been through IVF so many times said give it up until after egg collection but should be right with yoga and pilates. She said she felt very sore towards end of injections before egg pickup so will see how it feels. I could always do an evening walk with DH most nights since the weather in melb is so so warm at th emoment - 28C at the mo.]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:15:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1198212&title=first-time-ivf#1198212 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1198011&title=first-time-ivf#1198011 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 11 November 2010 at 6:39pm

Oh so maybe I should just DRINK chocolate instead of eating it, and drinking coffee!!! ]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:39:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1198011&title=first-time-ivf#1198011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197313&title=first-time-ivf#1197313 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 10:21pm

Re the caffeine the FS and nurses said it was something in particular that was in coffee that is not in other products eg chocolate and tea.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:21:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197313&title=first-time-ivf#1197313 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197311&title=first-time-ivf#1197311 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 10:20pm

Back from the FS - he did an internal scan and said everything looks good so DH picked up bag with drugs in it to start injecting tomorrow night. On the coffee front I was having 1 small plunger each morning and now treat myself to 1 skinny latte on a saturday and maybe 1 decaf latte during the week and other than that it is tea and herbal teas as normal tea still have caffiene in it. It was hard cutting back but my DH has also cut back as well which I am really proud about.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:20:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197311&title=first-time-ivf#1197311 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197295&title=first-time-ivf#1197295 Author: kiwikt
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 10:05pm

Mae I got acne with my injections really bad. it was like being a teenager again!]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:05:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197295&title=first-time-ivf#1197295 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197197&title=first-time-ivf#1197197 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 8:53pm

I have had adult acne since I stopped the pill 3 years ago, must be a hormonal thing as I get it when AF arrives and over ovulation. I hope I dont get it worse when I start taking the injections!]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:53:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197197&title=first-time-ivf#1197197 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197188&title=first-time-ivf#1197188 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 8:49pm

Does anyone get adult acne when they start injecting??? I thought mine had all cleared up but NOPE ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:49:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197188&title=first-time-ivf#1197188 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197134&title=first-time-ivf#1197134 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 8:14pm

thanks MaeBeeBaby it is starting to feel real now, xmas will be here before we know it then Feb will be here and our IVF journey will begin!!
Yea we are taking about 8 pills a day so will be interesting to see which ones we will have to stop.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:14:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197134&title=first-time-ivf#1197134 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197121&title=first-time-ivf#1197121 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 8:03pm

Oh yay mine IS swiss water method - just checked!!!

Yay Tiff8ny, it feels so real after the appointment and esp when you are given an estimated date to start! I take about 19 supplements and the only one I have had to knock off is Vitex, which I was only taking because my adult acne has decided to raise it's ugly 'heads' recently, and the Vitex and EPO have worked simultaneously perfectly. ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:03:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197121&title=first-time-ivf#1197121 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197087&title=first-time-ivf#1197087 Author: Leilani
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 7:33pm

Just make sure your de-caf is the de-caffed using the swiss water method - if it's not, then the de-caf process uses lots of nasty chemicals. Most de-caf these days is water filtered though.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:33:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197087&title=first-time-ivf#1197087 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197086&title=first-time-ivf#1197086 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 7:32pm

hi ladies, hope you are all doing well. woop woop we had our first IVF appointment with our FS today and spoke to the nurse to go over our treatment protocol. We are doing the Down Regulation Stimulation with the pill, starting when I first get my period in Feb 2011! I am so excited now to start, its not far away at all! Got the booklet to read over so I will be doing that this weekend plus I bought a book that Peppy recommended called IVF for dummies.
It was so good when I went to the appointment today cause I have learnt so much from these forums and from everyone elses experiences on here that I already knew a few things that she was telling us.

I am lucky that I dont drink tea, coffee or much alcohol.. The chocolate thing I dont think I can do hehe. I will also have to ask my naturopath what pills etc to keep taking during IVF, the nurse told me that they dont mind what I take as long as it doesnt affect my hormones. I will also look into doing accupunture as I have been told that it helps your chances, although the thought of needles in me scares me lol.
Bring on Feb 2011!!!!! ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:32:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197086&title=first-time-ivf#1197086 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197021&title=first-time-ivf#1197021 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 6:20pm

Does it say how much freshly ground decaf plunger is?

What - quit chocolate??? OMG ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:20:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1197021&title=first-time-ivf#1197021 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196940&title=first-time-ivf#1196940 Author: kiwikt
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 4:14pm

To put caffeine in perspective the same website says a 100g chocolate bar has 65gm caffeine, so unless you are cutting out all chocolate you are already getting caffeine that way.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:14:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196940&title=first-time-ivf#1196940 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196937&title=first-time-ivf#1196937 Author: kiwikt
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 4:13pm

I have heard that decaf is even worse than real coffee.

I got this from the kiwifamilies website.

"It is recommended that during pregnancy caffeine is limited to 300mg caffeine per day. Caffeine does travel through the placenta to the baby and high doses are not good for your baby."

One long black is about 211mg caffeine and an instant coffee is 55mg.

So if you need a coffee I say have one. ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:13:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196937&title=first-time-ivf#1196937 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196931&title=first-time-ivf#1196931 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 4:07pm

I am still having my daily coffee, but it's a decaf plunger with soy (I have cut dairy for dietary reasons, I feel better without milk!), so I think one a day is okay, esp if it's decaf???]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:07:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196931&title=first-time-ivf#1196931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196587&title=first-time-ivf#1196587 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 11:05am

Just about to head off and to see FS. My FS doesnt like to do BT before starting injections he does scan so hopefully it is all good and I can start injections probably tomorrow. I have been on syranol spray anyway for past 10 days (I think in NZ they give you something different to halt the usual cycle injections maybe??). Pretty horrid taste! I agree I havent told many people at work only people that I need them to know so they understand when I need to see FS and have scans etc like this morning!!

Re costs we will be paying for the egg collections as we havent met our private health insurance time limit yet but nevermind. We will prob be out of pocket about $3500 for this fully stimulated cycle (including 1190 for fee for egg collection in day surgery) and future stim cycles will be around $2000 out of pocket. In aussie you can also claim back in tax any medical procedures over $1500 so any of out pocket we can also claim further on.

We havent bothered too much with acpunct, herbals stuff etc because when we discovered there was a poblem FS said IVF was only way to go. Both of us though have cut out caffiene - I have 1 coffee per week as a treat and hubbie has decaf latte couple of times a week whcih is pretty good going for us.

Have a good day. Wull update later tonight when I hear what the FS has to say and hopefully it is full steam ahead!]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:05:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196587&title=first-time-ivf#1196587 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196256&title=first-time-ivf#1196256 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 09 November 2010 at 8:21pm

Oh, I keep meaning to tell you privatisers - so far we have spent $8,800 on this 'first time IVF' which includes the meds, and I am only starting jabs from today! I am sure we have spent as much as that again with IUI's, naturopaths, acupuncturists, literature, and oh a few bottles of wine here and there to sooth the soul...

I anticipate more upcoming costs with oestrogen and progesterone supplements, plus fortnightly scans if I am lucky and get pregnant, as I will be monitored very closely due to my unfortunate history.]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:21:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196256&title=first-time-ivf#1196256 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196250&title=first-time-ivf#1196250 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 09 November 2010 at 8:18pm

Tasi45 THANK YOU so much for posting that!!! I am almost 39 as well so that gives me hope! I haven't lost 40kgs although I could do with losing 20kgs to say the least, 40kgs would be the icing on the cake... but even if I was in the correct BMI I would never get public funding in a zillion years because of my history of having had multiple mc's. I have a fabulous boss who I told at my 'interview' (I was already working for the company as a temp at the time) that I was going to do IVF at some stage and she's right behind me every step of the way! (I have a lot of 'physio' appointments coming up LOL!)

Poppy, I didn't get tested for auto immune disorder because Repromed doesn't tend to believe in it (so to speak) but are happy to prescribe the drugs to counteract natural killer cells as they are 'everyday drugs'. In my case my immune system needs depleting, not enhancing, I never get sick, if I am about to get a cold it lasts as a sniffle for less than half a day and I feel like crap then all of a sudden it's GONE. A few weeks after the quake we still had 2 other families living with us and all 5 adults and baby had the flu - I still carried on as normal.

Today was my first jab of burserellin - thank goodness I haven't lost my knack of injecting from all the months and months of using heparin during my IUI's and natural cycles! I haven't bruised 'yet' so let's hope the additional supplements I am taking which include Vitamin E (for bruising) keep all the nasty bruisings and haemotoma's away!]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196250&title=first-time-ivf#1196250 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196159&title=first-time-ivf#1196159 Author: Tasi45
Subject: 33890
Posted: 09 November 2010 at 5:49pm

Hi all
I am 9 weeks pregnant after my first cycle of IVF with ICSI. I'm almost 39 so I want you all to know that there is hope out there. We had to endure a long waiting time while I lost almost 40kg's BEFORE I could even go on the public waiting list - then another wait for the IVF. All my work colleagues, family and friends knew about the IVF. There is so much support and understanding when people know - you can be moody or depressed if you want to, leave at odd times to inject yourself, have all of those horrible side effects without people thinking that you are crazy, sick days for scans and procedures. It's amazing how many of my work colleagues have, or are going through the same thing as me!]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:49:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1196159&title=first-time-ivf#1196159 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195599&title=first-time-ivf#1195599 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 11:22pm

Hey Peppy - Im actually not sure why we are doing down regulation?? Just what the FS suggested - we are doing ISCI. I think is what he recommends first of all and see what happens and take it from there.

I actually dont need a BT but am having a scan by FS on Wednesday with hopefully if ovaries have shut down as they should have then starting injections either Thursday or Friday.

Thanks Maybee for the info re the embyos something to keep in mind.

I havent told many people only manager and director at work, another person who went through it so many times!! and 1 close friend. We havent even told our parents - being over in aussie too makes it that much easier to - we dont get all the constant hassles about having kids etc. We would rather see what happens and take it from there.

I am a real career girl as well with senior HR job but starting to go through IVF has changed me. What is important is family, being in a loving relationship and having friends around. I am lucky I work in family friendly organisation (and acess to flexible working conditions and good paid M/L but when it happens I am ready to not be so committed - although saying that DH plans on being the main carer as I have better career prospects.

Have a good week all.]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:22:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195599&title=first-time-ivf#1195599 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195568&title=first-time-ivf#1195568 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 10:06pm

Hey MaeBeeBaby.

We're seeing CC though we did see GP a couple of times and I think I prefer him just cos he's straight to the point and there's no fluffy stuff!

That's intersting about the autoimmune. What makes you think you have that? Have you been tested? I've had a test for that and I had markers for it...not really sure if it was high or low. I was tested through Jo barnett, herbalist. Probably should check this with CC. Jo has given me various herbs to boost my immune system though so hopefully that's doing something.]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:06:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195568&title=first-time-ivf#1195568 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195466&title=first-time-ivf#1195466 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 8:48pm

trouble06 wrote: Also one thing - we have been thinking about over the weekend and that we will try and have 2 embryos put back if possible (if it all works out) to give us best shot at maximising our chances.

If you do the 5 day embryo transfer, you will likely be talked out of 2 embryo's being transferred. The reason for this is that on Day 3 the embryos are all similar sized. On Day 5 one is distinctly bigger, pretty much doing the 'pick me! pick me!' thing, because it's bigger and stronger than the others. By putting just this one strong one in, you have a good chance. If you put in two, the stronger one could overcome the other one, which could result in losing both via blighted ovum - so why take the chance, keep the other little embryo for another day if you 'happen' to need it... fingers x'd you won't though. ]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:48:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195466&title=first-time-ivf#1195466 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195463&title=first-time-ivf#1195463 Author: MaeBeeBaby
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 8:45pm

Peppy wrote: We've been trying since Jan 09 (which I so appreciate isn't long at all for some of you) but after all the tests, accupuncture, natropaths and chucking money in all directions with much frustration we're been put in the unexplained box.

BIG DITTO here too!!! Who are you seeing at Repromed or don't you know yet? We have been under Greg Phillipson since Jan 09 but are now seeing MIchelle Bailey, not for any particular reason, it just worked out like that. Both are awesome!

We have been TTC for 4.5 years, we have just celebrated my 4th wedding anniversary just last week. In that time I have had 2 natural conceptions, and 2 IUI conceptions (I have had 6 IUI's in total).

I believe I have auto immune disorder where my body kills pregnancies like it's a virus - I rarely get sick.

I am so with you Chells on not having friends and family understand - I figure those who don't get it and gave us grief just aren't worth the time of day. Family has come round but only because they took the time to try to understand because they love us. Some other family members are so far over the top they would just about come along to every blimmin appointment and listen into every phone call and also just about call the specialist themselves (ie my Mother!!!). So we have to keep it quiet from them because we don't need the added pressure at the moment.

Good luck to you all :) I get my Day 19 bloods tomorrow to see where I am at. It's really weird, I haven't thought about this AT ALL, whereas usually I obsess! Perhaps I am just very blase because I have been through so many procedures now, it's par for the course - I hope I can keep this blase attitude though!]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:45:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195463&title=first-time-ivf#1195463 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195321&title=first-time-ivf#1195321 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 6:30pm

Meant to say, Kiwikt, that's so dedicated to hold off on IVF till next November - fingers crossed you'll be preggers by then though so not an issue! I'm cutting back my hours next year to 60% and can't wait...I do like my job and have ambitions but just at the moment I don't think I'm the best at handling the stress as well as I could. I really admire those who are dedicated to their job. Go girl ]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:30:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195321&title=first-time-ivf#1195321 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195311&title=first-time-ivf#1195311 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 6:20pm

Hi ladies. Hope you all had a fab weekend.

Trouble, that's pretty exciting you're starting injections on Tuesday. So true about it being so real now. I've had good wishes from people on here but it just seems too distant and abstract at the moment (though it doesn't all start for me for two weeks). I dont think I really understand what I'm in for nor how I'll feel when I actually get AF and have to start ivf....though part of me thinks maybe I'll surprise myself with how well I handle it all.

As for telling people, I'm going to stick with the least knowing the better. As you said Tiff8ny, I don't want too many people asking has it worked. Have told a colleague I work closely with as we have some important things coming up which could well clash with egg collection or transfer so it'll give me peace of mind to know she'll sort things.

Kiwikt, sorry to hear about AF. I like you're attitude though. As you said, 'it's not something we can change so why get worked up about it'. When you're emotions don't overtake your thinking and you can rationalise the situation, it really makes life easier. In the 2ww and I start wondering if I'm preggers or not and look at every possible sign it's great to be able to say to myself 'whether I am or not, there's nothing I can do about it so just chill'!

Putting two embies back is pretty exciting, Trouble. We've talked about it as when we met up with one of the FS he seemed ok with the idea (cos were going private I guess) but we've decided against it. DP is tall and solid and was a huge baby and I'm average height and lightweight....scary!

Trouble, can I ask why you're doing a long down reg cycle?

Work over the weekend was productive but going to get through some more tonight...this forum is a great distraction though.

Edited by Peppy]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:20:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1195311&title=first-time-ivf#1195311 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194800&title=first-time-ivf#1194800 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 9:32am

Awwww kiwikt MASSIVE hugs hun, I hope you are doing ok. That fully isnt fair!!!
Hopefully you can get your FET asap xx]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:32:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194800&title=first-time-ivf#1194800 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194789&title=first-time-ivf#1194789 Author: kiwikt
Subject: 33890
Posted: 08 November 2010 at 9:25am

Hi ladies...got my results last Friday and it was a BFN.

A little sad but we are being very practical about it...it is not something we can change so why get worked up.

We have a frozen blasty so will be doing a FET sometime in the future. Not sure when yet. I dont think it will be before Christmas.

Money isn't really the issue for us...my career is unfortunately. Timing wise if I am not pregnant by January we will be waiting until November next year so I am not on maternity leave at a critical time at work.

However, I am young, and we are fortunate enough to have the money in the bank to have at least another two goes at IVF if the FET doesnt work. That makes me feel very lucky.

Also on the plus side, because we wont need another full round of IVF until at least November next year DH has said I can use some of the money to finish off the house renovations...so new kitchen, updated bathroom and toilet here I come!]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:25:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194789&title=first-time-ivf#1194789 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194642&title=first-time-ivf#1194642 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 07 November 2010 at 9:39pm

Thanks for the best wishes. yeah we can choose 1 or 2 embys to put back. There isnt really a public system in AU - you pay privately but get approx 80% of it back which is pretty reasonable. Yeah my friend went through quite a bit. Although with the rebates etc cost about $40K all up. She had major issues and so did he and she had major cysts etc after every cycle had to have further surgery. Need to ring up the clinic tomorrow to get script for BT. ]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:39:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194642&title=first-time-ivf#1194642 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194443&title=first-time-ivf#1194443 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 07 November 2010 at 5:17pm

Ooohhh good luck trouble06 with starting on tuesday!! must seem so real when you finally get to start I wish you all the best for that BFP.
Thats good you get to choose how many embies to put back in, in NZ you dont get a choice I dont think.
Wow 35 cycles of IVF!!! that is amazing that she finally got a miracle from all that, she must of been so over the moon. It must of been a very expensive baby ]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:17:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194443&title=first-time-ivf#1194443 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194424&title=first-time-ivf#1194424 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 07 November 2010 at 4:48pm

Also one thing - we have been thinking about over the weekend and that we will try and have 2 embryos put back if possible (if it all works out) to give us best shot at maximising our chances.]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:48:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194424&title=first-time-ivf#1194424 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194423&title=first-time-ivf#1194423 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 07 November 2010 at 4:47pm

Alsoo we havent told parents - BF in NZ knows she has had other health issues and also been through this and 2 other people know at work and 1 has been through 35 cycles and has 1 child so is amazing in relation to guidance and what it is really like. Also my Manager knows and that is it. I think it depends on where you work, seniority at work but most people are really understanding once they know you are going through IVF.]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:47:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194423&title=first-time-ivf#1194423 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194422&title=first-time-ivf#1194422 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 07 November 2010 at 4:45pm

I agree with telling work - if you have a good manager/supervisor you will find they are qute supportive. Also and cause I work in HR most organisations have EAP - employee counselling which is another form of an outlet you can use if necessary. I got AF over the weekend so hoping to get BT tomorrow and then start injections on Tuesday eek!! it all sounds so real. I have bee sniffing syronal now for almost a week (I think in aussie they prefer this to other injections to cease hormones etc) as I am doing long down reg cycle.

So far havent been too crazy which is good apart from odd burst of short temper but DH almost expects that!!

Have a good week everyone.]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:45:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194422&title=first-time-ivf#1194422 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194421&title=first-time-ivf#1194421 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 07 November 2010 at 4:42pm

thanks for the idea of the IVF for dummies book Peppy, just managed to buy one online so cant wait to get that to start reading up!
Im with you on the telling work thing, Im unsure whether I should....... it will be easy to get the time off but they may wonder why. I wouldnt tell everyone though.
We have told both of our parents and a few very close friends but otherwise we are going to try and keep it secret as people will start asking has it worked if they all knew we were doing it.

Hope you all had a great weekend x]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:42:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1194421&title=first-time-ivf#1194421 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193794&title=first-time-ivf#1193794 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 06 November 2010 at 8:52am

Thanks trouble06. Great to hear from you.
That's exciting you're in the midst of it all. Impressive to read the governement pays a significant amount of your cycles.
You're right. It probably is best to tell my boss. I'm umming and ahhing about it though. He knows our general situation but my first feeling is to keep this cycle secret as I'm pretty sure he will tell his side kick and then who knows who will know. I guess I could enforce the need to keep it to himself and he is a nice guy, as like you say I will need a few days off so it's easier for my sanity to be honest rather than have to make up excuses.
Goodluck with everything and I look forward to chatting more.
I'm off to do some paperwork so I'm all organised when I start the drugs. ]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2010 08:52:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193794&title=first-time-ivf#1193794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193725&title=first-time-ivf#1193725 Author: trouble06
Subject: 33890
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 11:33pm

Welcome you guys - I am based in Melbourne - aussie but find this forum very useful. We have just started on our first IVF cycle - doing down regulation - have been sniffing Syronal spray for last week or so and due to start injections mid next week (hopefully) and do egg pickup around 23th November. We actually havent told our families about IVF - I have about 4 good friends that know what we are going through - I am in a senior role at work so have told my manager who is great (didnt want her thinking I was off at job interviews when I needed to leave to have appointments) and have a good friend at work that has done close to 35 IVF cycles (although she and her husband had major problems) and has 1 miracle out of it so understands totally.

One thing I will say is that if you can and you have a good supervisor/manager tell them about what is going on - you will need time off to BT, appointments, specialists scans and dont be afraid not to tell them - if they are good they will understand especially if you are a person where the meds hit you hard (make you react differently t the way you normally are) - fingers crossed I am fine but dont know what the injections will do to me.

It took approx 6 weeks to have specialist appointment to start the treatmetn althogh over here there is more compliance like yuo need to do counselling, have police checks and child welfare checks (blame the gvmt for that stupid legislation) which has taken a bit longer.

Over here there is no waiting list and gvmt pays approx 80% of it so we were lucky that we could start straight away although we have been TTC for past three years and have found out DF has low sperm which is main reason why it hasnt worked. At least we are lucky in that we have a reason why its hasnt worked until now.

Now that we we have started the cycle I suppose it has hit us a bit more. I also believe that it has made our relationship a lot stronger doing this together.

Unfort we have a trip to NZ planned for early Decemebr so hoping that treatment will be on schedule and we can still go otherwise we will have to delay the trip.


Best of luck.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:33:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193725&title=first-time-ivf#1193725 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193668&title=first-time-ivf#1193668 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 9:33pm

Hon, it's just so lovely to read your post and to hear that someone else understands what's going on as they're going through it too. So much to tell you! Well, I'm not 100% sure of the exact cost for the cycle but we're budgeting $10,000. We rent so no mortgage to worry about which allows us to go private. That's great to hear you got on the waiting list much earlier than five years and Feb is not far away at all.
I know those feelings youre having! At the moment though I'm surprising myself with how calm I feel. I know we'll have such a higher chance next month than we have ever had over the past two years so that is reasuring. I have read a lot about the protocols - amongst other things theres a great book IVF for dummies that I got out of the library. For me knowing what's ahead gives me some control over our situation as being unexplained I have very little. DP had a very complicated op a few years ago with lots of complications so we learnt the hard way that we need to be knowldegable and not just rely on the docs for info.
We have told our parents that we probably need to do ivf but have only told my mum that we're booked in. They all just want grandchildren really and they're not phased by how they arrive!! As for friends, I only talk about all this with two good friends who have both had kids naturally but they are supportive and just listen - they don't offer advice!
I am working full time but will be able to get the days off I need which is great. I'm planning to get the majority of my paperwork all sorted by the time we start. Fingers crossed it all works out ( for you guys too in Feb) and we have the best Christmas present ever!
Thanks so much for your kind words.

Edited by Peppy]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:33:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193668&title=first-time-ivf#1193668 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193640&title=first-time-ivf#1193640 Author: Tiff8ny
Subject: 33890
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 9:06pm

Wow I cant beleive how similar we are, you describing what you have been through is a mirror image of us! We originally got told we would have to wait for 5 years too but our specialist at fertility associates have managed to get us onto the wait list after 3years. We got told the wait list was 18 months which would of been Sept 2011 but we have been moved forward to Feb 2011 now which I am soooo happy about. We have our appointment next wed with our specialist to go over what the plan/protocol we will be using hopefully. I am picking since we are unexplained as well we will be doing the same protocol as you?
How much is your private cycle costing - if you dont mind me asking? We thought about going private whilst we wait but sadly we dont have the funds as just bought a house. But we figure feb is only just round the corner now.
I am scared, anxious, nervous but very keen to get IVF started in Feb. We feel like this is our only chance to conceive now so really want it to work but are fully aware that it may not, I dont even want to think about it not working though!
I will be very keen to follow what you go through with your IVF as seems like we will prob be doing the similar one to you possibly. I have no idea what is involved yet, guess we will find out next wed
How are you feeling about starting it? Have you told many people that your doing it? Are you working and will you have some time off?
I really hope this works for you and you get a BFP first time wouldnt that be an awesome xmas pressie ]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:06:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193640&title=first-time-ivf#1193640 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193628&title=first-time-ivf#1193628 Author: Peppy
Subject: 33890
Posted: 05 November 2010 at 8:46pm

Hey Tiff8ny.
Lovely to read your message. We are doing a private cycle. Being unexplained (I'll update my signature after this) I don't think I can wait for five years. We were going to wait till Jan/Feb next year but we got pretty frustrated and have pulled it forward. Kind of freaked out initially as DP is keen to get things moving but now I've got my head around it and I'm really excited.
Nice to meet someone in a similar position and totally understand about the amount of money that goes into this journey.
It is hard not knowing the reasons behind our infertility as you'd know. Have had an HSG which was fine. No PCOS or endo. DP has border line morphology but numbers are high. Have been seeing a great naturopath and had the whole array of tests - the odd deficiencies came up but they'll be sorted now with all the pills and tonics! Took antibiotics last month for ureaplasma and all clear now....who knows what the reasons are but there is obviously something not right. Fingers crossed our first ivf sorts it.
How are you feeling about starting ivf in Feb and do you know which protocol you're doing? We're doing the short one - antagonist I think?]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:46:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193628&title=first-time-ivf#1193628 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193573&title=first-time-ivf#1193573 Author: Tiff8ny
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Posted: 05 November 2010 at 8:00pm

kiwikt, cant wait to hear from you about your blood test, I really hope its an early xmas pressie for you hun x

Peppy - wow you sound EXACTLY like us!!! we are unexplained too and have tried all the tests, naturopaths and put alot of our money into this journey. We have been TTC since Dec 2007 with no success. Are you going through private IVF? The only difference between us is we are starting our first public funded cycle in Feb next year. You will find these forums really helpful & supportive, I have learnt so much even before we have started IVF. All the ladies are so lovely too.
I am looking forward to follow your journey through here and hoping you will get your BFP soon! All the best x
]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193573&title=first-time-ivf#1193573 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193419&title=first-time-ivf#1193419 Author: Peppy
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Posted: 05 November 2010 at 4:40pm

Hey there everyone.

My DP and I are soon to start our first round of ivf and it feels time to share this mad journey with others who know what we're going through...could easily carry on with my head in the sand but for sanity's sake it'll be nice to chat with you guys and share your wisdom.

We've been trying since Jan 09 (which I so appreciate isn't long at all for some of you) but after all the tests, accupuncture, natropaths and chucking money in all directions with much frustration we're been put in the unexplained box. We've decided to get stuck in and are signed up to start with repromed chch around nov 22nd.

Having read a few posts, I really admire the openness of your comments. With no friends going through or having been through this journey, I can see how this forum can be a huge support. I look forward to sharing things with you as I do tend to keep things in. This could be good for me (the forum not ivf!).

Thanks heaps in advance for allowing me to be part of this.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:40:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33890&PID=1193419&title=first-time-ivf#1193419