IVF chat

Hi everyone, this is my first time here and although it sucks we're all here because of struggles with fertility, I'm so pleased to have found a group of people who I can share the ups and downs with.

Plumbum – you asked for some feedback on various fertility specialists in Auckland. Here’s a brief overview of the experience we had with FA in Auckland. We spent several thousands of dollars over a 2 year period with FA undergoing private treatments while we were on the IVF waiting list, and were really disappointed with our experiences. I'm not sure if it's appropriate to name the specialist - he's a nice guy but looking back on the many appointments we had with him, we were seriously rushed through each visit and I felt like an anxious control freak when I wanted to ask a question. If I knew then what I know now, I'd have sat in his office and asked and asked until I got the answers I was seeking (whether I liked the answers or not!).   I guess I didn’t know what questions to ask and with him being the specialist we merely went along with each treatment plan he put forward. Having had no success with multiple cycles of Clomid and then multiple IUI’s with Gonal F we were finally called up to commence our first public funded IVF cycle with Fert+ in July 2011. The difference between our experiences between the two companies has been like night vs day. Fert+ have been just incredible. They share information every step of the way and are completely open and honest.

Honeybun38 – I’ve unfortunately learnt that my body doesn’t respond to the drugs well either. I’ve been on 20u of Buserelin and 250iu of Gonal F and I’ve grown only 5 follicles in 16 days which is verrrry slow. Of the 5 follies the clinic has said maybe only 3 of these are viable. At one point I asked whether the clinic would cancel this cycle due to the poor response – the nurse gently explained that they wouldn’t cancel this cycle as my body would most likely respond in the same manner next time. They could increase my Gonal F levels slightly but the nurse said it would make little difference although I’m not yet sure why. The news still hasn’t sunk in properly. This is the first time anyone has ever mentioned that I have an ‘issue’. I’m putting on a brave face and being as positive as I can with this cycle. If we’re not successful then we will sit down with the FS and learn more about it all.

Sorry about the big bleat and moan....but it feels good to get it off my chest.

My heart goes out to elpis, rosiefarmer and others.

Edited by sezzy21

Hi Sezzy, Its an emotional journey isnt it! I am currently in my TWW after my first IVF. I had 5 collected, 3 fertilised, but of them, I have one on board and one in the freezer so numbers are not everything. stay positive!

Hi Sezzy - welcome. I am also a very slow/poor responder. First cycle 9 eggs - 3 embies transferred (2 ET); second cycle 6 eggs - 3 embies transferred (2 ET); third cycle - 3 eggs - 1 transferred. I've always been on 300 Gonal-F and they do say having more wouldn't make any difference. Each cycle I've been on stim drugs for at least 5 days longer than 'typical' with extra scans and BT's. Don't be put off by my stats though, we are heading to cycle 4 (public funded this time), and it does only take one

Welcome sezzy21 - it only takes one. Fxd for this cycle for you.

Mac - have a great transfer fxd that this is your time too.

I turned my calender over today - had written on it 1/2 way, talk about a smack in the guts. DH has kindly twinked it out. But have a real sick feeling now. Heading to Dunedin today to sort out DS rent agreement, as he isnt 18 yet he needs a guardian to sign his forms. Ohhh and needs the money for bond and he also suggested we went grocery shopping (wonder whos paying for that???) Tough life been a student. Oh well hopefully he'll get a well paid job when he finishes his course.

Hope everyone has a great week, some transfers happening, and I think we are waiting on some BT. Good luck ladies. xxx

Good luck to everyone today with either EC, ET or BT!! wishing you all the best of luck xx

Sezzy I think Lisaloo knows how to add you to the FB group so if you personal message her on OB she will add you

Seems like not many people posting on here any more!

Hopefully someone comes on soonn and answers your question Rachb!

think everyone is on the FB page now

Mtjt - have you had your review appointment yet? How'd it go?

Hi just wondering if I can join this group? We had our 2nd appointment yesterday and will be starting a private IVF/ICSI cycle in next couple of months. We already have a 2 year old who we conceived naturally and easily so was a bit of a shock at our first appointment a few months ago to find out we have problems while TTC #2. I haven't read though previous posts yet but will now start making my way through them.

Hi LisaLooo ... can you tell me how the facebook group works? I feel a bit shy joining and kinda like how the ohbaby forum is anonymous but everyone seems to have disappeared. I feel like the only person in NZ down regulating at the moment.

Thank you ...