IVF in Dunedin/Otago Fertility Services

I am really excited to see this topic. I myself have unexplained fertility and am seeing Barbara at OFS. Had my appointment for the 'next stage' a couple of weeks back. We are doing some tracking followed by IUI and clomid (if required). We have been really lucky in that with living in Dunedin we have been able to make 'cancelled' appointments at short notice. We have had all the tests but nothing stands out as to why we aren't getting pregnant other than not being in the same area at the same time (husband does shift work). Hearing from other people in our situation really helps.   

LOL I wouldn't say it was a cancellation list but it seems I have been at the right place at the right time for when the phone rings seeing if we can make a last minute appointment. Just lucky probably. Oh yes I remember my Dad saying if you are doing something wrong someone will spot you - probably this comment applies for this sort of thing as well - if you don't want people to know, the town gossip will be there. I haven't told any of my family we are going to see a specialist - probably because no one else in my family has ever had any problems. On my first visit Barbara asked if I wanted to join a group to help us go through it and I thought it was a little soon but I think talking to other couples at the same point as you really helps.

I was thrilled to see a few more replys on this page too. Hi everyone!
Firstly congratulstions Mjc121!
We are Dunedin based and like Annie-Lou got a cancelation appointment with Barbara. Got a call on the Friday for the following Tuesday but that was back in October. Had more blood tests and then a scan. Now waiting on a HSG so have to wait on a new cycle (hope it is not a long one) and get it done day 8,9 or 10. OH is all good but as if yet only thing we know is a might have a weird shaped uterus (does not really explain why we can't get pregnant as issue is normally mischarage).
Hopefully in a few weeks we will know more and then have a plan too.

I never expected this as I had a baby quite young and then spent so many years making sure I would not get pregnant when we ttc I assumed it would be near enough instant like my sister and sister in law and stories from my mum.

How long have you guys been trying?

Anyone trying to lose a bit if extra weight in the hope that that will help?

I am keen to know if anyone here has had an HSG at Dunedin.

We also have not told family yet, maybe when we actually know something we might. I feel the same about the support group but this could be ours.

Leanabh - how was this big week for you, full of all sorts of emotions I am sure.

Looking forward to chatting lots more, this kind of support is great.

Have good weekends everyone.

Hi. You might as well put a sign outside your house in Mosgiel!!!     I had a HSG in October and it was a little daunting walking into a room of people but they were fantastic. I had a nurse and my husband hold one hand each. They explained everything as they did it and if I needed a moment everyone backed off. I did find it quite painful when they injected the dye (mainly because things weren't in the right spot). I was advised to have some panadol before hand so not sure if this helped or not.   Afterwards I did feel quite faint but think this was more psychological than anything. – maybe relief. They did show me the photos and tried to explain things but I think it went over my head.   Not the right time after you have gone through that to try and take much in. Barbara called me with the results saying everything looked good which was fantastic.     Is your partner okay with you being in pain? My husband was a rock beside me but the nurse said they have had issues with partners not dealing with things properly and they require more medical attention than the person with their legs in the air.      We have been trying seriously for almost 2 years but had a ‘year of fun’ before that.   I didn’t really think about the whole TTC process until we started. No one in our family has had issues (well on my side anyway) – cousins of mine got pregnant really young and I understand health hasn’t been on my side but thought we would just be one of those normal couples who conceived within the 12 months .   Speaking of weight – one thing I haven’t asked OFS is about working out. What are the recommendations? I run to take my mind off things – really clears my head.

Hi ladies,
How is everyone doing? Any news (good or not so good).

Feeling sorry for myself as I have a flu like bug, been sick all weekend and just feel exhausted. Hoping it goes away soon as I am so over it!

Would love to chat more with you lovely ladies

Hi ladies,

I have taken 13 Buserelin injections now and will have a blood test Wednesday morning to see if I can move on to the next stage. Fingers crossed everything is as it should be. I will be very nervous.

I have been feeling fine - just very tired.
Giving myself the injections hasn't bothered me at all.

I have told very few people about what is going on.
My mother knows but not my husbands family.
Also a few close friends who have been great.

We have been TTC for 2 and a half years.
I started exercising a lot last year after I found out IVF was our only hope.
I didn't really need to lose weight but the exercise definitely helped me keep distracted from the waiting... and I felt a lot better about myself when I did lose weight which helped as I was so down about the infertility.

Sorry to hear you have flu icecream. Harder to keep upbeat when you aren't feeling well.

I hope everyone else is doing good.

Goodness Leana - all go for you! Sorry I missed your previous post, but now very excited to hear how things go for you! I can't believe you were on birth control pills in early Jan and ET isn't till next month! Really hope the blood test goes well - is that to decide when they are doing egg collection?

hi ladies just popping in to say hi, I'm 13 weeks tomorrow can barely believe it.
after 11 iuis 2 ivfs and 2 fet we are finally preg. We did two things diff with last round, accupunture for two months leading up to using an amazing lady in gore and another in Dunedin, husband on vitamenz instead of menevit not sure if either contributed but thought I'd mention just in case - we are also I. The unexplained group.
Annie your comment made me laugh as my husband is also a shift worker!
Leane all the best it's so stressful those days leaving up to and the three days after egg collection.
Ice cream I always had a late cycle ovulating on day 22 but as soon as I started accupunture it shifted to day 17 could try that?

All the very best, remember to nig Ofs lots as they are so busy u often get forgotten
I'm on a secret Facebook group that s amazing support u can ind link on one of these pages will go look now for u
Xx

Mjc121 wrote:    We did two things diff with last round, accupunture for two months leading up to using an amazing lady in gore and another in dunedin Ice cream I always had a late cycle ovulating on day 22 but as soon as I started accupunture it shifted to day 17 could try that? Xx

Hi Mjc121 - wow 13 weeks amazing, you really deserve it! Can I ask who in Dunedin you used for acupuncture - very temped but need to check cost and frequency of visits

Do keep poping in and giving us updates and hope

Keep well

I was on vitex at start then Barbara old me to stop can't remember reason why sorry

http://www.rejuvenatelife.co.nz/services/organisations/seminars. I went to her home was 50 a session.

I have one of those microscopes ave up on it, I bought opks from http://www.baby4you.co.nz/shop/Fertility/Ovulation+Tests.html. And when near ovulation test twice a day as I missed a couple of times when only testing once