IVF over 40's #42

[BlondeinBrisvegas]

Awesome result @Phia, having just been through the nervous 5 day wait myself I'll be thinking of you. Fx you have a good day 5 result, will you get a day 3 update? @Blossom74 that's a normal and good result IMO, but understand that you're still nervous. If it were me I'd wait for wk7 because I'd rather have a few more days of unknown to be able to be more certain... but that's just me!
Thanks for the roll call update @BlondeinBrisvegas much appreciated.

AFM, I am going in for a scratch on Wednesday, hope to find out more about how transfer works, I have no clue as to what to expect next. I am allowing myself to feel somewhat optimistic for the first time in ages... hope it doesn't backfire on me!

Have you had an Endo Scratch before Luv?????

Are you being knocked out for it or staying awake for it???

If the latter...you *might* want to pack some decent painkillers under your belt prior to it just in case as it seems to affect every woman differently pain-wise

[BlondeinBrisvegas]

Hi can I go on the roll call? I'm having a FET probably in early december. In Greece lots of sticky baby dust and love to all of you. Xo

Welcome to the Thread Luv!!!!

Ok..I'll add you to the Roll Call

Good Luck with your upcoming Cycle, please keep us all updated as often as you can ok Luv???

and prayers being sent for a sticky Loukoumades or 2 for you!!!

[BlondeinBrisvegas]

OVER 40'S WARRIOR WOMAN ROLL CALL

October
- @Billie2 - OE FET - Transfer 22/10
- @Phia - OE cycle
- @Heyside
- @Spazzyp - OE Cycle EPU 8/10 - 2 embryos PGD Normal!!!!



TWTorture
- @Jazzabelle13 - 2xDay 3 12/10
- @Lilym - OE Cycle
- @Vanessa40 - OE Cycle - IUI 19/10


Limbo Land...



Graduates
- @Blossom74 - BFFP!!!
- @Lastchance75 - BFFP !!!
- @Rhino - BFFP !!!
- @Tahli - BFFP !!! 1 precious bean seen at 5+5



TLC
- @gorgeousgeorge
- @Btae
- @Tinachris




November
- @Grace1 - OE Cycle
- @ange1111 - OE FET
- @tuxcat - DE FET
- @tinacris - cycling last nov/dec
- @mysticfalls - OE cycle
- @Power child - DE FET Cycle - Greece



December + onwards
- @MissDa DE Cycle Aus
- @Minniemin DE Cycle CT
- @emski72 - DE Cycle CT Jan 17
- @Summer - DE Cycle Feb
- @Dotty27 - Wazza appointment 27/2




Awaiting DE
- @Summer - deciding on O/S or Local
- @MissDa - Donor found thru EDA
- @jo-anne.36




Babies Due
- @JulieMalooley - B/G Twins 24/5
- @faithandhopellove - Baby Girl + Angel Baby - 31/5
- @Corbes - Baby Girl 8/7
- @Bongley - Baby Boy 14/7
- @Lolly99 - B/G Twins 21/7
- @Felicity Fox - EDD 19/10
- @Gagingi - EDD 15/12
- @AnnaMM - EDD 19/12
- @MamaKes - EDD 23/12
- @Molros - EDD 28/12
- @Gen72 - EDD 6/1/17
- @Precious40 - EDD 13/1/17
- @tegs26 - EDD 31/1/17
- @Green lady - EDD 11/3/17
- @skeeter - TWINS!! - EDD 9/5/17

[BlondeinBrisvegas]

Yes I think that's a good plan hun I would go with that and up your chances. My lining is always better on a fresh cycle so thats why we have decided to put two fresh untested this cycle and test any remaining embies.

@Spazzyp - optimistic is good hun, hoping all goes well with your scratch xx

Good plan Luv!!!

[Spazzyp]

Have you had an Endo Scratch before Luv?????

Are you being knocked out for it or staying awake for it???

If the latter...you *might* want to pack some decent painkillers under your belt prior to it just in case as it seems to affect every woman differently pain-wise

Never had a scratch before, they told me it was slightly more invasive than a pap smear, so not getting knocked out and back to work straight away... does that sound right? They also told me to take a Panadol an hour before, so sounds like I should maybe take something stronger? Is there any bleeding afterwards?

[Green lady]

@Blossom74 - I think a sac is all you expect to see at this stage. Scans before 7 weeks are the same as the roller coaster of multiple HCG tests. If you wait til 7 weeks the Dr can be definite about what you should see. I would wait til 7 weeks to do the next one!

I wouldn't worry too much about symptoms - having them and not having mean different things in different pregnancies. In my miscarriage I had lots of symptoms because my HCG kept rising yet it was doomed from the beginning. You really can't judge from symptoms or lack thereof I think.

[midnite01]

Ladies has anyone heard from @Billie2? Hope all is ok with her.

[infinity888]

@Spazzypup i have had a scratch and flush before. I had x2 naprogesic and x1 endone on board an hr before and yes it was a little worse than a pap smear. Not sure i could just do panadole but either way its super quick. @Phia great numbers im like @Heyside though ive had so many failures i say put 2 back to increase your chances. to all the ladies

[BlondeinBrisvegas]

Never had a scratch before, they told me it was slightly more invasive than a pap smear, so not getting knocked out and back to work straight away... does that sound right? They also told me to take a Panadol an hour before, so sounds like I should maybe take something stronger? Is there any bleeding afterwards?

Panadol???? WTF??? This ain't no headache you're dealing with here honey!!

I think at the very least you should be getting yourself a couple of Naprogesic under your belt either on its own or with some Panadeine or Panadeine Extra (that one is Pharmacist Only so ask for it at the counter as it's stronger than Panadeine...it's got 15mg's codeine in it)

Usually there's a bit of spotting/light bleeding and cramping afterwards Luv but nothing too major. Panadol indeed!!! WTF are they thinking recommending that sh!t????? They've obviously not had it done themselves is my guess!!!

The pain of the scratch itself doesn't last long though if you're also having a biopsy done at the same time (which a lot of Lovelies do have done to check for things like NK Cells in the uterus), then it can be more painful...however, pain is a subjective thing for everyone. I've heard it described as around a 6/10 pain though for some women such as myself who have issues with having their cervix dilated (for me it's due to scar tissue from previous surgery) it's bloody agony for me when it's done then having the catheter pushed through etc, it's more like 9/10..10/10 pain so I need loads of decent drugs to get me through!!!

For other Lovelies, I've heard them say it was a little bit uncomfortable and that was about it and no big deal so probably a 4-5/10 for them. You won't really know until you have it done Luv to be honest.

[BlondeinBrisvegas]

Ladies has anyone heard from @Billie2? Hope all is ok with her.

As far as I know she's ok Luv

Just on a bit of a BH break. Hopefully she'll be back soon to inject some more of that dry sense of humour of hers into the thread!!!