Zlin cycle buddies and pregnancy chat part 9

[TommieB]

I called the EPU at Addenbrookes and told them that my last pregnancy was ectopic and they told me that they only thing they would offer was a scan at 6-7 weeks. I asked about 48 hour bloods since if it were ectopic my tube could rupture by 6-7 weeks and she said that a scan is all they offer unless I start bleeding or have major symptoms.  Its pretty jacked up because 2 years ago they told me to call as soon as I got a bfp for bloods. So I'm guessing the NHS in Cambridgeshire has cut back and are now playing the odds.

[FertilityFriends]

[Stacey10]

Tommie, that’s where fibbing comes into it, just go in or ring and say your having cramps and spotting/bleeding when it’s 48 hrs or go to emergency, they don’t check, they should do that for you if they said they would 
Mimi their bank will be taking some as a processing or accepting fee, it happens quite a lot of  the time. I wouldn’t even bother with a bank transfer, go online and use one of the transfer companies, usually a much better rate and the first transfer is usually free.
I did embryoscope, I think it’s worth it but to be honest 500 is a rip off 

[Mimi1010]

Tommie- congratulations!!! Wonderful news.

Jk- so i found out that my clinic’s bank is charging a fee for the wire transfer. Thanks for sharing Hugo’s feedings.
When should i get the saline ultrasound? Is this month too early? Any thoughts?

[Mimi1010]

Stacy- what transfe companies online? Give me some names. Also how is embryoscope helpful?

Jk- julia does not have a lovey- i keep offering one but she is not attached to a blanket or a stuffed animal and she will not take the dummie/paci.

[Stacey10]

Mimi  just google international money transfers, companies like Travelex, ofx etc. embryoscope is helpful because it allows the embryologist time lapse views of the embryos developing without them having to remove them from the incubators, so they don’t get disturbed.

[Johns Kymberlina]

Hi ladies

Tommie - lie lie lie!!! Sometimes you do have to tell white lies to get where you want. My view is that if you don’t - other people will and not think twice!!! That’s how I’m wishing to get my boob job!!!!!! Seriously though ‘make’ it an emergency... cramps, spotting etc. Cry if your a good actress and you get seen within the hour. I’m pretty good at acting though but if not just practise it before you ring

Mimi that’s weird about the fee??? You need to know how much then etc embryoscope we had for 12 and the other 12 were normal icsi. 4 of my Frosties came from normal icsi and then 2 from the embryoscope machine. Shame that Julia doesn’t take to a dummy. Hugo only has his at nighttime but it does soothe him. How is Julia doing from last night?? Is the saline scan a hsg???

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[Laquinn]

JK - That's us done! Looking forward to cups of tea and country walks for the next couple of weeks 

Tommie - I've had hcg done at A&E before...

Mimi - I used Currencies Direct.

AFM - I've got a horrible stye in my eye!  Wondering if it's hormone related... Probably just not taking my eye make-up off before bed 

[Stacey10]

Ohh laquinn hope you both can walk properly 😜
Try rubbing the sty with a good ring, that’s helps.

[SoJo29]

Congratulations Tommie!! That’s amazing news. Have you looked at medicecks online? That’s where i’ve ordered most of my blood tests from - mostly finger prick ones too. It’s probably about £30 for a hcg but might be worth it if you can’t get anywhere to do it.

Laquinn - thanks for the advice. Dh is convinced it is dna fragmentation now but he won’t be able to get to a clinic before we go on holiday to test so will have to wait a few weeks.

Serendipity- sorry to hear about your journey. Hopefully Zlin will work their magic for you.

Mimi /JK - Zlin didn’t really offer any reason as to why - said maybe sperm and egg weren’t compatible- but the same thing happens with my own eggs. What are the chances dh hasn’t been compatible with me and de?? They suggested the karotyping but only after me asking. They said we could try fertilising half and half next time with donor sperm and dh sperm but I really would like to know the reasons why this isn’t happening first! Argh bloody unexplained fertility!!!

Stacey - yay about choosing your embryo 😊

AFM - felt a bit crampy the last 2 days so took a test this morning (OTD tomorrow) and it was BFN. We were expecting it though after the results of the embryo development - we’ve been here lots of times before. We are off on holiday Friday so that was will give us a chance to relax and regroup. We will wait for the results of karotyping and will do dna fragmentation when we are back and then we will be more informed to make a decision as to what to do next. We will then email Zlin too and see what they suggest.

Hope everyone is ok 😘

[TommieB]

Sojo:  I've looked at Medichecks, but it says that it has a 4 day turn around. So... I went ahead and booked one for this Saturday in London and since my sister in law lives there we are going to meet up for breakfast and hang out for a while.

This may sound superstitious, but I'm a little afraid to lie about symptoms, because I almost feel like I could bring them into fruition by doing so (karma). I know thats not the case, but I'd hate to tempt fate. I've told myself that Saturday will be ok, I have a calculator and in the end I'll be able to spend some quality time with my sister in law. I guess I'm doing everything late 1st beta, 4 days later than suggested and 2nd beta 5 days later.
The EPU did promise the scan at 6-7 weeks on the phone and if they try to take it back, I'll definitely turn on the acting skills. I was a vocal performance major and have done many musicals and operas!!