First round IVF/ ICSI - ttc baby #1

[Liz8585]

Me too I'm not telling work coz it feel awkward for me to say out loud I'm having trouble with pcos n conceiving. We are strong women putting up with all these hormonal meds. Lets look forward to our lil new bb joy xx @ morganleroy I'm in VIC melb

[morganleroy]

Me too I'm not telling work coz it feel awkward for me to say out loud I'm having trouble with pcos n conceiving. We are strong women putting up with all these hormonal meds. Lets look forward to our lil new bb joy xx @ morganleroy I'm in VIC melb

I agree. I am in a new role, like 6 weeks in. I don't know my boss well and she's not the warm fluffy type. Also, it's a small team and I don't want everyone knowing my business. Also it could have implications for future jobs, as the contract is only 1 year! So I totally know how you feel. It makes it challenging. We definitely are strong women. I'll be thinking of you, nice to see u back in this thread

[MrsBMum2be]

How are you going girls? Feeling ok? Any details on fertilization rates yet? 😊 so happy you both got such great results! Xx

[morganleroy]

How are you going girls? Feeling ok? Any details on fertilization rates yet? so happy you both got such great results! Xx

Hello. Just got the call. 12 fertilised and they are watching one. It's a freeze all cycle as hormones all so high. We're planning to go ahead with pgs as well, so wait for all of that. Looks like ET won't be til may all going well

[megwilliams]

So much better this time round @MrsBMum2be! I feel great today. Out of our 10 mature eggs 6 fertilised normally and they are watching 1 as she called it an "activated egg". I don't really understand it too much but she said it's growing faster than usual and these one usually stop splitting on day 2.. she seemed really happy with the rates as they are much better than last cycle and I had 2 days less of stims. How's your OHSS going?

That's a great number @morganleroy! Praying all your embabies make it to freeze! Rest up and enjoy a glass of wine (or two) before your FET! Xx

[morganleroy]

So much better this time round @MrsBMum2be! I feel great today. Out of our 10 mature eggs 6 fertilised normally and they are watching 1 as she called it an "activated egg". I don't really understand it too much but she said it's growing faster than usual and these one usually stop splitting on day 2.. she seemed really happy with the rates as they are much better than last cycle and I had 2 days less of stims. How's your OHSS going?

That's a great number @morganleroy! Praying all your embabies make it to freeze! Rest up and enjoy a glass of wine (or two) before your FET! Xx

Thanks megwilliams! Good numbers for you too. I'm glad. Are you doing pgs (pre implantation genetic screening on any of yours)? When's your transfer planned?

[megwilliams]

No our FS said there's no reason to to pgs at this stage. However if we have troubles this cycle I think I might have it done next cycle. My transfer is booked for Monday morning

[MrsBMum2be]

Oh wow @megwilliams thats great!! Beautiful numbers, heaps better than last round!
Oh its not wonderful, off for another scan today to check the size of the left one cos of the pressure i have in there 😯
@morganleroy you had a great result too! I agree, a nice glass of wine would go down a treat for you😊 xx

[kylez83]

@morganleroy silly question, what is pgs and why would it be done? Just being a sponge and trying to learn as much as I can before our appointment on Monday

[morganleroy]

@morganleroy silly question, what is pgs and why would it be done? Just being a sponge and trying to learn as much as I can before our appointment on Monday

Hi kylez83 - pgs is pre implantation genetic screening. It's when they take a sample from the embryos to make sure there's no chromosomal abnormality. Usually done in the case of recurrent miscarriage or multiple failed ivf. It is pricey, extra cost per embryo. Only done on frozen embryos