Back on to IUI treatment again, last gonal F injection today, then back to see how the follicles are doing.
Then hopefully get a date for the IUI to go ahead. More time off work. eek!

Well, had the egg collection last week, we went to the hospital early. I was sedated so just like I was asleep, awake enough at first to tell the anethstatist I could feel what the Dr was doing, so she gave me more sedation to send me to dream land, thank goodness. We were told right after that Dr had collected 12 eggs, so not bad. Average I think. The next 24hours were stressfull, we had to call the next morning to see how many had fertilized. It was horrible waiting, anyway we were put out are misery at 10am. 3 eggs had fertilized, I was quite upset really as the embryologist had expected around 6 or 7 to fertilize. However at least there were 3 Read the rest of this entry »

So busy this week. more early mornings. Had another scan yesterday to check follicles, there are quite a few, and boy do I know it, the nurse said “that’s excellent all the follicles are a good size, do you feel like your about to burst?’ Eh yip, I feel like i’m carrying a couple of bags of marbles in my abdomen! Egg collection is imminent. Read the rest of this entry »

Thats what I feel like today. So tired, had to leave at 6.30am in order to get to Glasgow for our 8am app. All went well, a good lot of follicles for my first scan. The nurse seemed very pleased. Injection 1. Had to have another blood test. Injection 2. Gonal F, pre loaded pen (James does this part) Injection 3. Read the rest of this entry »

Finally, …..we are starting IVF, been to have scan to check lining and ovaries. Also a blood test is taken to check oestrogen levels are low. Scan is fine, had to call back to get blood results and all is good so can start the injections tomorow morning. There are differences between IVF and IUI already. Read the rest of this entry »

……..not quite! Thought we’d be well underway with IVF, a lot happens in 6 months. Needed to get more blood tests as a couple had run out we’ve been doing this so long and extra STD blood tests, to check your clear of any infections. All fine with those, got the go ahead to start IVF, then was made redundant! Read the rest of this entry »

Well, 4th attempt didn’t work . We’ve decided to try IVF next time leave it for a few months, and start early next year. IUI may me cheaper, but if it keeps failing its not really. Doesn’t sound like one but I found it quite a big decision, it just looks like we need more assistance than IUI provides. Hopefully 2009 will be a lucky year.

4th IUI today, everything went well. So just fingers crossed, now the worst part is the waiting. Just having a chill out afternoon. Read the rest of this entry »

Had a wee break from all the treatment and a chance to speak to our consultant, the nurses felt we should maybe step things up and have IVF now. SO we discussed it with our consultant and he thinks maybe give it another couple of trys with IUI. We are in two minds really, what to do. Going to try IUI again I think.

Went through to Glasgow today, trying to go through our 4th IUI treatment. Had a scan as normal and the nurse (a different one again, you get used to it though!) looks through the notes and says ” hmm do you usually get cysts” OMG, eh WHAT! James and I were so shocked, my heart started racing. She checked the other ovary then went back and sure enough a great big black shadow was on the screen. It looked just like its meant to when we’re looking for the correct sized follicles but a bit bigger. James held my hand tightly. I didn’t no what to say.

The nurse I think seen the shock on our faces and assured us, that this is quite normal and that some women get them often, others not so often, but of course most people would no nothing about it, they usually go away on there own. But unfortunately it meant cancelling this treatment at the first hurdle. To be honest, i’m quite glad. I want a baby with James so much, but i’m exhausted with the treatment just now, not really the drugs, more the travelling back and forth, early in the morning or after work or even taking time off work. Maybe a break will do us good. Fingers crossed for next time.