[Daisy1974]

Emso I had lots of pain after EPU. Very much as you described particularly with the feeling of constipation. Was very painful to try and go. The day after EPU was pretty much my worse, I felt like I had swallowed acid and my whole insides felt like they were burning - it was a massive amount of pain. Day 3 still lots of pain - so much so I called the clinic as I was worried. They reassured me what I was feeling was all normal and by the night of Day 3 I started to feel a bit better.

My FS called me as well and said to me that remember what they do is a big thing on your body, they really give it a good battering and not to treat EPU lightly and if I was feeling pain not to feel like a sook (OK well she didn't use that word) but basically the gist of it was it's a pretty big deal what they do and that's why the pain is there and don't be afraid to say hey I am really hurting.

By day 4 I was feeling much much better.

Hope you start to feel human again soon.
xx

[Kate128]

Hi Emso,

I too had a lot of pain after my EPU. I stayed in the hospital for longer than expected coz it was so bad and took ages to settle. I had all the drugs - I threw up from having so many drugs to deal with the pain. Massive spasms and cramping from what I remember. I did take dialgesics or something home with me but was ok after a few days, but definitely had to take it easy, as I was overstimulated too. Constipation was there for a few days too but not so bad as after laparoscopy when I truly thought I was about to die giving birth to a poo on the toilet!!! Had visions of my DH coming home and finding me in two halves on the toilet, thinking 'what a way to go'.....

Your poor DH sounds battered too...I hope your mum is able to help look after you guys and comfort you too. You'll be okay in a few days but be gentle on yourself. Feet up!

xxx

[emso]

Thanks girls for your advice... i'm hoping the pain resides tomorrow... I don't like feeling like my insides are being stabbed by tiny knives.

Sarah - I lol'd at your comment about the poo... I had a moment today where I needed to pee and stood up at work and almost collapsed because of the pain.... I had to spend time sorting myself out before leaving my room... didn't want the people in the waiting room seeing me hobble out of my room thinking ai was going to give birth in the wating room... haha...

Dh and I both went back to work today and his poor testicles are looking a little less purple and he is coping a bit better, he is still very weary of the dog jumping on him but he's getting better. Mum did an awesome job looking after us for two days. Will be seeing her tomorrow and tuesday before she flys back to china.

[*Felix*]

Hi ladies

It's not good news for me. It's not 100% confirmed until I get my BT results Monday week but it looks like I'm going through early menopause. Sucks big time.

Could sit here and wollow and feel sorry for myself but it's not going to change things. We have decided not to go down donor or adoption but to just simply move on and enjoy life with just the 2 of us.

I wish you girls all the best.

Fe

[Kate128]

Dear Felix

My heart goes out to you, I am sorry that you have had to go through so much heartache to find out this result.

Congratulations on reaching a decision on how to take the rest of your life. Your courage, strength, and nobility of spirit in this situation is a true source of inspiration for me. I wish both of you all the very best for the rest of your lives together as you go for Plan B! May the years bring you peace and happiness together.

Thank you for all the support you have shown me and everyone else on the ET.

Wish I could give you a real hug.

Take care of yourselves. xxxxxx

[Satay chicken]

Morning..... just a quick one from me...

Fe - I think you have made a brave decision to move forward and I wish you all the very best. Its been so lovely though having you here with us and thank your for all your support too... (hope to keep in touch)..

Hope everyone is ok today!! 12dpo, BFN and a temp drop for me... feel stupid as I actually was a little hopeful this month.. Onto 4th month of acupuncture, he does 5 months and then thats about all he can do - I've so enjoyed it and dreading finishing with him.. I'm not sure what to do there yet as I really would like to continue but at the same time he's keen not to waste my money... I don't know anymore...


Also, just want to add a question - SIL is due with One Hit Wonder in three weeks - my mum is saying I need to support them and make sure I go to the hospital to visit them - I'm so stressed about this, I'm really terrified of going into a Maternity ward, even just thinking about it makes me feel like I am panicking.. do you think I am ok to put my foot down and say No... I really can't do this but at the same time I don't want my family to have the sh*ts with me... so hard...

This post has been edited by Satay chicken: 27/02/2012, 07:37 AM

[AmberSpark]

Felix - I am so sorry about the results. The decision you made is a hard one and I wish you every success for your future.

Satay - I have my SIL due in a couple of weeks but for some reason I am passed that at the moment, babies, pregnancy and kid talk are not bothering me. I hope you find the strength to do whatever you want to do. IF you don't want to go in, don't! Visit them when they get home. They should respect that too.

Me: Well I was a little hopeful this month but AF arrived this morning, two days late and right on time for the FS appointment this afternoon. LOL. Go Figure. Nervous about the results but I have realised it is out of my hands and nothing I can do. Talk to you all later when I get the results.

[leebec]

Satay - I think you need to do what you feel is best for you and I am thinking that is not go and see them. Especially if you get there and there is a whole heap of family. I dont do hospital or baby visits anymore for anyone. Just let them know you are happy for them but you just cant keep putting yourself in this situation as it is having consequences on your life and that you will visit them when they are home and you are doing it on your own terms (ie you can leave if it gets to overwhelming).

Felix - I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I hope you and your husband are ok.

Mish - Hope you get some news at the FS that is good.

AFM - just waiting for AF. I did ovulate last Monday so I am 7dpo. I am guessing somewhere between Thursday & Sunday. I havent had any cramping or anything yet so I guess there wont be any early spotting which is good. I was very shocked (good shocked) that we got an invoice from our FS to present to Medicare/Medibank to claim back for my Op. We were under the impression the money we paid was the GAP and they were doing to then bill medicare/medibank. Nup turns out we needed the smaller op so we get money back. Its brilliant really as that money now pays for our FET next month....We should be doing our FET around 23 - 26 March. Very excited about that.

I am also going for another job on Wednesday so fingers crossed on that one.

Also if any of you who are doing IVF are going to get on CoQ10 go to Costco to get it. I paid $37.00 for the 150mg strength - 150 tablets in the bottle. The last time I was taking it I got it from a vitamin place and paid $75 for same strength but 120 tablets......will only be going to Costco from now on. I grabbed a few other things when I was there - Ravioli, Canneloni, washing powder (omg - 25kg - $27....I normally pay $6 for 2kg)....oh and some chicken legs. I really do love Costco. Will be going back in a few months and that time I will be doing a stock up of things....but it will be a midweek visit....weekends are a nightmare.

[Freckles]

Time for a new thread ladies.

Emma