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Hi all,(I have moved over to this forum..as was on my own thread...schoolgirl error!!Ha 
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This is my first post..and I was just hoping for a few tid bits of advice on the Wolfson clinic-Hammersmith.Apologies for raving on below..it's just SO good to be able to tell someone without seeing the pitying (and bored) looks of friends!!LOL!!
So far,they (the doc's at HH) seem very cold and uncommunicative.Also,I don't feel like I was given any information.
I am (35 yrs old) on the long day 21 protocol-1st round of IVF.I started the Burselin 0.5ml injections last Tuesday (6th oCT).All seems to be going fine(except for headaches,sweats and ballooning weight)
I have quite bad polycystic ovaries-which has meant two very long and frustrating years of TTC.
I started off at Dr Mellon's practice on Harley street(£275 p/visit) for 4 rounds of Clomid-no joy.
Next I went to St Mary's in Paddington,where the staff are LOVELY and very easy to talk to.In particular Dr White and nurse Sammy.I have had 4 x rounds of IUI...with one ovary constantly over stimulating.Also had a positive HCG and they can't see any other problems...hubby is young and fit and A OK too...
Anyhow,am now moved on to IVF (NHS)at Wolfson and feel like it is all very hit and miss.I had St Mary's photocopy all my past test results and have been trying to ask docs at HH if this can somehow help my FSH amounts in future-so I don't waste this 1st round with over/under stimulation.They haven't taken them into consideration at all.I have no idea how they got to choose the day 21 protocol for me?Also,as I have bad PCOS,I asked about diet etc and they said not to worry?I also asked whether I should be on Metformin and they didn't seem to know what I was banging on about?
With the IUI at St Mary's-I was seen for bloods and scans every 3-4 days...with the IVF at HH-they don't see you until you hv been injecting Burselin for well over 2 weeks..is this normal?
Also,I would LOVE to HEAR any success stories and loads of tips re Polycystic and IVF at HH-I am following a LOW GL diet and hv cut out caffeine and alcohol Sad should I be doing or taking anything else?
Also,any tips on whether your partner should be cutting out caffeine and alcohol all together?
I have bought 6 x rounds of acupuncture at HH-as the extra 2 will help with polycystic apparently.Any stories on acupuncture from HH?Are they good?
Phew..sooooo sorry for droning on here..hope you haven't tuned out..have just been hearing SO many conflicting stories on what I should be doing!!
Last q-I am due (with any luck) to be implanted around the time I have booked a flight home to see my parents in Australia.I am thinking it is safer to postpone my ticket as flying might harm my chances(it is a 28hr flight).
Does anybody know anything about flying long distances after IVF?
Anyhow..good luck to all who are TTC..Pls also write to me for any advice on either Dr Mellon or St Mary's
Love
Mackster xxx
*Just need to add that the opinions expressed on this post are personal opinions and not FF opinions
sorry boring i know but just have to say it*
)This is my first post..and I was just hoping for a few tid bits of advice on the Wolfson clinic-Hammersmith.Apologies for raving on below..it's just SO good to be able to tell someone without seeing the pitying (and bored) looks of friends!!LOL!!
So far,they (the doc's at HH) seem very cold and uncommunicative.Also,I don't feel like I was given any information.
I am (35 yrs old) on the long day 21 protocol-1st round of IVF.I started the Burselin 0.5ml injections last Tuesday (6th oCT).All seems to be going fine(except for headaches,sweats and ballooning weight)
I have quite bad polycystic ovaries-which has meant two very long and frustrating years of TTC.
I started off at Dr Mellon's practice on Harley street(£275 p/visit) for 4 rounds of Clomid-no joy.
Next I went to St Mary's in Paddington,where the staff are LOVELY and very easy to talk to.In particular Dr White and nurse Sammy.I have had 4 x rounds of IUI...with one ovary constantly over stimulating.Also had a positive HCG and they can't see any other problems...hubby is young and fit and A OK too...
Anyhow,am now moved on to IVF (NHS)at Wolfson and feel like it is all very hit and miss.I had St Mary's photocopy all my past test results and have been trying to ask docs at HH if this can somehow help my FSH amounts in future-so I don't waste this 1st round with over/under stimulation.They haven't taken them into consideration at all.I have no idea how they got to choose the day 21 protocol for me?Also,as I have bad PCOS,I asked about diet etc and they said not to worry?I also asked whether I should be on Metformin and they didn't seem to know what I was banging on about?
With the IUI at St Mary's-I was seen for bloods and scans every 3-4 days...with the IVF at HH-they don't see you until you hv been injecting Burselin for well over 2 weeks..is this normal?
Also,I would LOVE to HEAR any success stories and loads of tips re Polycystic and IVF at HH-I am following a LOW GL diet and hv cut out caffeine and alcohol Sad should I be doing or taking anything else?
Also,any tips on whether your partner should be cutting out caffeine and alcohol all together?
I have bought 6 x rounds of acupuncture at HH-as the extra 2 will help with polycystic apparently.Any stories on acupuncture from HH?Are they good?
Phew..sooooo sorry for droning on here..hope you haven't tuned out..have just been hearing SO many conflicting stories on what I should be doing!!
Last q-I am due (with any luck) to be implanted around the time I have booked a flight home to see my parents in Australia.I am thinking it is safer to postpone my ticket as flying might harm my chances(it is a 28hr flight).
Does anybody know anything about flying long distances after IVF?
Anyhow..good luck to all who are TTC..Pls also write to me for any advice on either Dr Mellon or St Mary's
Love
Mackster xxx
*Just need to add that the opinions expressed on this post are personal opinions and not FF opinions
sorry boring i know but just have to say it*
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Thanks Future Mummy and Scooter!!!I feeeelll veryyyy welcome now!!
Quick one...has anyone had any probs with lumps under their skin on front of thighs?Seem to have started since diagnosed with PCOS...might be un related (its not cellulite-i asked my doc..but he didnt know what they were) xx
Quick one...has anyone had any probs with lumps under their skin on front of thighs?Seem to have started since diagnosed with PCOS...might be un related (its not cellulite-i asked my doc..but he didnt know what they were) xx
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Hi again guys,
Can anyone tell me whether you get to choose how many embryos go back in at HH?Or do the doctors tell you they are just putting one or two in?There is no gender screening either,is there?Sorry if these are dumb questions..
Nice to have you all there to talk to xx
Can anyone tell me whether you get to choose how many embryos go back in at HH?Or do the doctors tell you they are just putting one or two in?There is no gender screening either,is there?Sorry if these are dumb questions..
Nice to have you all there to talk to xx
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Thanks Future Mummy..I hope they let me have two! 
My D/R sweats at the moment are ludicrous..I melted in front of a client yesterday!!
Hey Carmen..hope you feeling better.When I'm feeling low-I go to the cinema on my own with a box of popcorn-usually to watch a girlie weepy flick!!Or if I'm at home..BBC Iplayer hits the spot..BBC 3 have a show called 'Don't tell the Bride' which is always good for a giggle xx Next time will be your time..I'm sure xx
My D/R sweats at the moment are ludicrous..I melted in front of a client yesterday!!
Hey Carmen..hope you feeling better.When I'm feeling low-I go to the cinema on my own with a box of popcorn-usually to watch a girlie weepy flick!!Or if I'm at home..BBC Iplayer hits the spot..BBC 3 have a show called 'Don't tell the Bride' which is always good for a giggle xx Next time will be your time..I'm sure xx
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Hey HelenFF and Bea bea..
Thanks for the advice..I will def push for two(if I am lucky enough to get that many)!!
HelenFF...i have everything crossed for you that this is the one
and same for you Bea Bea for 18th....
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ps.did my 1st acupuncture at HH this am..I thought it was meant to go for an hour..it was only about 20mins and some chat?Quite mellow afterwards though and a very lovely lady!
pps.Has anyone else been to the nutritionist they recommended?Claire Cotton in Notting Hill?If so,did you have any good tips on PCOS diet?xxx
Thanks for the advice..I will def push for two(if I am lucky enough to get that many)!!
HelenFF...i have everything crossed for you that this is the one
and same for you Bea Bea for 18th.... x
ps.did my 1st acupuncture at HH this am..I thought it was meant to go for an hour..it was only about 20mins and some chat?Quite mellow afterwards though and a very lovely lady!
pps.Has anyone else been to the nutritionist they recommended?Claire Cotton in Notting Hill?If so,did you have any good tips on PCOS diet?xxx
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Hi again..
I forgot to ask...did anyone else agree to use their unused embryo's for research at HH?
I ticked yes,.,,but am not sure I want to go through with it..as really hoping to have enough to go back in and enough to freeze.
Also,after your free NHS cycles asre up..can you still use your frozen embies if you go private?And if so,I'm guessing you have to stay at HH for treatment...xx
I forgot to ask...did anyone else agree to use their unused embryo's for research at HH?
I ticked yes,.,,but am not sure I want to go through with it..as really hoping to have enough to go back in and enough to freeze.
Also,after your free NHS cycles asre up..can you still use your frozen embies if you go private?And if so,I'm guessing you have to stay at HH for treatment...xx
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Morning MMP,FM and Kirst...
Thanks for the advice!!Any news from you guys?
well done on self injection Kirst73...I still get my DH to do it in my tummy..but am feeling less attractive daily as he trys to locate my fattest bit..niiiccceee.
Am off to try a yoga class..anything to de stress this head...love and light to you all today xx
Thanks for the advice!!Any news from you guys?
well done on self injection Kirst73...I still get my DH to do it in my tummy..but am feeling less attractive daily as he trys to locate my fattest bit..niiiccceee.
Am off to try a yoga class..anything to de stress this head...love and light to you all today xx
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Thanks Mighty MP...that's certainly a relief..the brochure/instructions just saw 'you might spot'..not AF like Carrie in that horror film!!!Ha.
Bea Bea,,,,am sooooooo pleased for you..you give us all hope
Again Helenff..fingers and toes crossed for tom,try not to stress too much tonight..xx
Bea Bea,,,,am sooooooo pleased for you..you give us all hope
Again Helenff..fingers and toes crossed for tom,try not to stress too much tonight..xx
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Aha..thx for explaining!!! In that case for Mighty MP and your PUPO!!!
Also,thanks Mini re info and also KD74..my little Kiwi buddy!I shall put my request in after the 2ww for Mr T
Twice Blessed..that does sound like a hard situation...make sure you make the most of him being there now-go to the cinema with mates whilst he bubba sits, and make sure you look after yourself(if possible go pamper yourself..new haircut,walk in the park,coffee with girls/guy friends).Make him see what he is missing-in that you are strong and independent!!
Anyhow..had best get to work...Have a fab day all x
for Mighty MP and your PUPO!!!Also,thanks Mini re info and also KD74..my little Kiwi buddy!I shall put my request in after the 2ww for Mr T
Twice Blessed..that does sound like a hard situation...make sure you make the most of him being there now-go to the cinema with mates whilst he bubba sits, and make sure you look after yourself(if possible go pamper yourself..new haircut,walk in the park,coffee with girls/guy friends).Make him see what he is missing-in that you are strong and independent!!
Anyhow..had best get to work...Have a fab day all x
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Hey guys,
Mighty Mini...I hope AF buggers off and you are LUCKY this time!!!Thanks for the good vibes re my 2ww!I am just hoping i produce some good uns in a few weeks time.When do I request to see Anna Carby FM?I have my 1st query supported scan on Thurs..should I put in a request then that she does my EC..or is too soon?
Thx for the tips everyone!
Not minding the cold..although with all these heaters on, my hot flushes are having a field day! Just wish it would take my weight off a bit by sweating it out!!Ha..that would be perfect!!Back to the dull low GL...gah!!
Scooter..thoughts are with you..
Night y'all...good luck tomorrow for all those hoping..and good luck for THurs Helen xx
Mighty Mini...I hope AF buggers off and you are LUCKY this time!!!Thanks for the good vibes re my 2ww!I am just hoping i produce some good uns in a few weeks time.When do I request to see Anna Carby FM?I have my 1st query supported scan on Thurs..should I put in a request then that she does my EC..or is too soon?
Thx for the tips everyone!
Not minding the cold..although with all these heaters on, my hot flushes are having a field day! Just wish it would take my weight off a bit by sweating it out!!Ha..that would be perfect!!Back to the dull low GL...gah!!
Scooter..thoughts are with you..
Night y'all...good luck tomorrow for all those hoping..and good luck for THurs Helen xx
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Whoooohoooooooooooooooooooo for Helen..I am sooooooooo pleaseddddddd for you 
I might have seen you down there today!I was there for my query at 8am..I met Dr Theaodore (is he Mr T?)..he was lovely!!
My DR worked and am just waiting to hear how much I need for stimming..they call me this arvo!! Yippeeee!!!
Hey,if day 5 or 9 falls on a wend for scans/bloods-what do you do?
Love to all.....xxx and thx to Twice Blessed for mention..I think you are our good luck charm..hope all ok with you
I might have seen you down there today!I was there for my query at 8am..I met Dr Theaodore (is he Mr T?)..he was lovely!!
My DR worked
and am just waiting to hear how much I need for stimming..they call me this arvo!! Yippeeee!!!Hey,if day 5 or 9 falls on a wend for scans/bloods-what do you do?
Love to all.....xxx and thx to Twice Blessed for mention..I think you are our good luck charm..hope all ok with you
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