
December 2023 cycle buddies
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December 2023 cycle buddies
Is there anyone who's set to start their protocol soon for a December transfer? I'm set to start meds on 13th November 

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Hi I am starting my 4th cycle on the 10th November so transfer will be decemeber too how are you feeling is this your first cycle? X
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Re: December 2023 cycle buddies
Hi,
I will be hopefully be having a December transfer.
It will be my first ever cycle, we’re using ICSI.
I’m due to start meds on the 14th November, all my meds arrived today!
I will be hopefully be having a December transfer.
It will be my first ever cycle, we’re using ICSI.
I’m due to start meds on the 14th November, all my meds arrived today!
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Re: December 2023 cycle buddies
Hiya both
Hope all is going well in the run up to your cycles.
Kim, good look for starting meds today..we've just had notification that our "audit tools" are yet to be signed off so may not get to go this month. So frustrating. Meds arrive tomorrow.
This cycle is for surrogacy. I've had 1 previous successful surrogacy ivf journey and 2 successful journeys for myself.
Xx
Hope all is going well in the run up to your cycles.
Kim, good look for starting meds today..we've just had notification that our "audit tools" are yet to be signed off so may not get to go this month. So frustrating. Meds arrive tomorrow.
This cycle is for surrogacy. I've had 1 previous successful surrogacy ivf journey and 2 successful journeys for myself.
Xx
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Good luck for Tuesday.CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:38 pm Hi,
I will be hopefully be having a December transfer.
It will be my first ever cycle, we’re using ICSI.
I’m due to start meds on the 14th November, all my meds arrived today!![]()
Which clinic are you with?x
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Hi, I’m just about to start my first cycle so this is all a bit new to me! We’re doing IVF with ICSI (Liverpool/ Cheshire clinics).
Fingers crossed for collection and fresh embryo transfer early December
Fingers crossed for collection and fresh embryo transfer early December
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I’m at the Leeds clinic, where is everybody else?
And that’s frustrating you might be delayed sooty and swept away!
Thank you, I’m actually excited to just get the process started, been looking into this process since around June so feels like it’s been a long wait!
And that’s frustrating you might be delayed sooty and swept away!
Thank you, I’m actually excited to just get the process started, been looking into this process since around June so feels like it’s been a long wait!
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Hi everyone,
My partner and I are doing out first FET, starting meds on 11th Nov. We were unable to do a fresh transfer due to OHSS so very much newbies here.
We're based at the Leeds clinic.
My partner and I are doing out first FET, starting meds on 11th Nov. We were unable to do a fresh transfer due to OHSS so very much newbies here.
We're based at the Leeds clinic.
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I'm leeds too. I'm doing a fet so start down Regulation meds on Sunday.CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:26 pm I’m at the Leeds clinic, where is everybody else?
And that’s frustrating you might be delayed sooty and swept away!
Thank you, I’m actually excited to just get the process started, been looking into this process since around June so feels like it’s been a long wait!![]()
Meds and protocol arrived yesterday eeeek. Have they said when you're looking at transfer?x
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Hey. I'm also at Leeds. Our paths may cross I've got my down Regulation meds starting Monday as we're doing a fet x
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Sooty and sweep away thankyou now on my down regulation injections I'm with northampton. X
Hope everyone is OK. X
Hope everyone is OK. X
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Can I just ask... what time you do your down Regulation injection? My protocol just says once a day but I feel like the clinic said PM but I can't remember. 1st jab tomorrow . X
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Re: December 2023 cycle buddies
My period arrived today, they’ve told me I have to take the pill until Thursday, then start Meriofert on Friday. Day 9 scan booked in for the 25th November and egg collection is at some point the week commencing the 27th November! 
There seems to be a few of us at Leeds 
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My period arrived yesterday, they’ve told me I have to take the pill until Thursday, then start Meriofert on Friday. Day 9 scan booked in for the 25th November and egg collection is at some point the week commencing the 27th November!Sooty and swept away wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:46 pmI'm leeds too. I'm doing a fet so start down Regulation meds on Sunday.CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:26 pm I’m at the Leeds clinic, where is everybody else?
And that’s frustrating you might be delayed sooty and swept away!
Thank you, I’m actually excited to just get the process started, been looking into this process since around June so feels like it’s been a long wait!![]()
Meds and protocol arrived yesterday eeeek. Have they said when you're looking at transfer?x
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Re: December 2023 cycle buddies
Starting my first injection tonight, meriofert. How is everyone else doing? And where is everyone else up to? 
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How are you getting on with your injections? My partner has been the one taking all the medication and I'm in awe at the ease she does them all now!CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:02 pm Starting my first injection tonight, meriofert. How is everyone else doing? And where is everyone else up to?![]()
We're about a week into our HRT FET medication, have our lining scan next week so hopefully all looking good ready for December transfer.
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They’re actually fine and I don’t feel any side effects so far! And that’s good that she’s doing them so easily too!Mck128 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:51 pmHow are you getting on with your injections? My partner has been the one taking all the medication and I'm in awe at the ease she does them all now!CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:02 pm Starting my first injection tonight, meriofert. How is everyone else doing? And where is everyone else up to?![]()
We're about a week into our HRT FET medication, have our lining scan next week so hopefully all looking good ready for December transfer.
What day is your lining scan?
I’ve got my scan on Saturday to see when I’ll be ready for my egg collection!
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CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:07 amThey’re actually fine and I don’t feel any side effects so far! And that’s good that she’s doing them so easily too!Mck128 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:51 pmHow are you getting on with your injections? My partner has been the one taking all the medication and I'm in awe at the ease she does them all now!CharlyF123 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:02 pm Starting my first injection tonight, meriofert. How is everyone else doing? And where is everyone else up to?![]()
We're about a week into our HRT FET medication, have our lining scan next week so hopefully all looking good ready for December transfer.
What day is your lining scan?
I’ve got my scan on Saturday to see when I’ll be ready for my egg collection!![]()
That's good you're doing so well on the medication! I'm honestly in awe watching my partner take the injections and just amazed how you all do it
Our scan is 27th and transfer booked in for 4th Dec. Nervous energy is starting to float around in our house again
I hope all goes well with your scan on Saturday and there's lots of follicles!
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Aww, I hope the scan goes well!Mck128 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:00 pmCharlyF123 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:07 amThey’re actually fine and I don’t feel any side effects so far! And that’s good that she’s doing them so easily too!Mck128 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:51 pm
How are you getting on with your injections? My partner has been the one taking all the medication and I'm in awe at the ease she does them all now!
We're about a week into our HRT FET medication, have our lining scan next week so hopefully all looking good ready for December transfer.
What day is your lining scan?
I’ve got my scan on Saturday to see when I’ll be ready for my egg collection!![]()
That's good you're doing so well on the medication! I'm honestly in awe watching my partner take the injections and just amazed how you all do it
Our scan is 27th and transfer booked in for 4th Dec. Nervous energy is starting to float around in our house again
I hope all goes well with your scan on Saturday and there's lots of follicles!
The 4th December, that’s very exciting!
I think if everything goes to plan for us, we’re doing a fresh embryo transfer so our transfer should be the week commencing the 4th December!
And I know what you mean about nervous energy!
Here’s hoping for Christmas miracles for us all!
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Re: December 2023 cycle buddies
Hi all
new here..
Had my EC 13th November. 15 collected, 12 fertilised and 8 blastocysts. Was a freeze all due to chance of OHSS (I have poly cystic ovaries).
My embryos are all 2-2’s and 2-3’s so was a bit disappointed with this result after reading they usually discard any with 3 grades. Has anyone else experienced this?
Had fresh transfer booked in for 17th November but was cancelled when I got there as had some OHSS symptoms. Took my last progesterone pessaries AM 17th so am now waiting for my cycle to start. Will then start estrogen and progesterone ready for my FET in December (hopefully).
Xx

Had my EC 13th November. 15 collected, 12 fertilised and 8 blastocysts. Was a freeze all due to chance of OHSS (I have poly cystic ovaries).
My embryos are all 2-2’s and 2-3’s so was a bit disappointed with this result after reading they usually discard any with 3 grades. Has anyone else experienced this?
Had fresh transfer booked in for 17th November but was cancelled when I got there as had some OHSS symptoms. Took my last progesterone pessaries AM 17th so am now waiting for my cycle to start. Will then start estrogen and progesterone ready for my FET in December (hopefully).
Xx
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That's great you have 8 embryos! I wouldn't worry too much about the grading- I've heard lots of success stories with lower graded embryos.Frankiealice123 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:32 pm Hi allnew here..
Had my EC 13th November. 15 collected, 12 fertilised and 8 blastocysts. Was a freeze all due to chance of OHSS (I have poly cystic ovaries).
My embryos are all 2-2’s and 2-3’s so was a bit disappointed with this result after reading they usually discard any with 3 grades. Has anyone else experienced this?
Had fresh transfer booked in for 17th November but was cancelled when I got there as had some OHSS symptoms. Took my last progesterone pessaries AM 17th so am now waiting for my cycle to start. Will then start estrogen and progesterone ready for my FET in December (hopefully).
Xx
Hope you're feeling okay after having OHSS. My partner had it and said once her cycle started she instantly felt better. Here's hoping you can start the FET in Dec
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Hi,Mck128 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:50 amThat's great you have 8 embryos! I wouldn't worry too much about the grading- I've heard lots of success stories with lower graded embryos.Frankiealice123 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:32 pm Hi allnew here..
Had my EC 13th November. 15 collected, 12 fertilised and 8 blastocysts. Was a freeze all due to chance of OHSS (I have poly cystic ovaries).
My embryos are all 2-2’s and 2-3’s so was a bit disappointed with this result after reading they usually discard any with 3 grades. Has anyone else experienced this?
Had fresh transfer booked in for 17th November but was cancelled when I got there as had some OHSS symptoms. Took my last progesterone pessaries AM 17th so am now waiting for my cycle to start. Will then start estrogen and progesterone ready for my FET in December (hopefully).
Xx
Hope you're feeling okay after having OHSS. My partner had it and said once her cycle started she instantly felt better. Here's hoping you can start the FET in Dec![]()
I’m new to all this too so can’t comment from personal experience but from what I have read when doing my research on these forums, I’ve read lots of success stories from lower graded embryos too so try not to be disappointed
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We had our egg collection yesterday and after having our scan on Wednesday, things were looking so good. We had roughly 20 follicles with 6-8 between 16mm- 19mm. After egg collection, we were told they were only able to retrieve 2 eggs as most of the follicles were empty. To say we were floored was an understatement. Waiting for the call today to find out whether either of our eggs have fertilised. Praying for an absolute miracle
This journey is so tough
This journey is so tough
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Have they rung you yet?Stephlm wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:01 am We had our egg collection yesterday and after having our scan on Wednesday, things were looking so good. We had roughly 20 follicles with 6-8 between 16mm- 19mm. After egg collection, we were told they were only able to retrieve 2 eggs as most of the follicles were empty. To say we were floored was an understatement. Waiting for the call today to find out whether either of our eggs have fertilised. Praying for an absolute miracle![]()
This journey is so tough![]()
It is a really though journey but keep remembering it only takes 1!
Keeping everything crossed for you