Cramping post embryo transfer during 2 week wait

[AnnieFL]

Hello, I am new to this Web Site and after reading about post embryo transfer cramps versus no cramps or no symtoms at all...if anyone can send me a message if they did get cramping after their transfer and if indeed you got a BFP!  If so, what were your symptoms if you don't mind sharing them with me.  I am in the 2WW post transfer on day 8 now and I am very nervous about it not working because we struggled to come up with the money and we won't be able to do it again.  I have a 10 yr old beautiful daughter who is Autistic and we have been trying to give her a sibbling for the past 6 or 7 years but no such luck.  We had not tried IVF before, this is our First Cycle.  I had 3 embryos transferred on day 3 about 8 days ago and have had some strong cramping for about 2 days and now light off and on cramping.  Does anyone have some encouraging words or success stories that you can share?  Hoping to hear from you, this site seems like a great place to make friends, share information and help each through...Take Care everyone!

[MrsLJT]

Hi, I am 8 days past 3dt. It was FET using donor eggs. I was diagnosed at 27 with premature ovarian failure, I am now 34.
We transferred 2 embryos, one 5 cell and one 7 cell (is this good?).
I have had mild cramping from day 2-3 but that has got a bit stronger over the past few days. I have really tender breasts especially around my nipples and I'm very emotional.
I'm using estradiol patches (wearing 4 everyday) and crinone gel twice a day.
I done a hpt on day 5 and again on day 7 but both were BFN :(
My husband says it was too early to do them but I am distraught, this is our one and only shot at ivf.
Anyone has similar symptoms with a positive result or is this all just from the meds?
Good luck to you all x.

[TaterTot78]

I had my 5-day IVF trnsfr done in Dec 2014. This was my 2nd IVF attempt. I felt period like cramping starting on day 5 past trnsfr. Had blood test done on day 10 - it came out BFP. The next day in the evening I suddenly felt such a strong pain that I had to lay down. The pain lasted several minutes. It was so bad I thought I was having a miscarriage, I was sweating. My husband gave me a painkiller. I was ready to go to the hospital, but the pain stopped in a few minutes. Nine months later I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She just turned two months last week. My advise to all hopeful women going through IVF - try to not stress out and drive yourself crazy while waiting for the results even in situations like that. I know it is hard not to worry, especially when you feel discomfort as you may think something may be wrong, but try to think of it this way - it is more helpful for the embryo to implant if you stay calm than if you stress out. Good luck to you all!

[TaterTot78]

I had my 5-day IVF trnsfr done in Dec 2014. This was my 2nd IVF attempt. I felt period like cramping starting on day 5 past trnsfr. Had blood test done on day 10 - it came out BFP. The next day in the evening I suddenly felt such a strong pain that I had to lay down. The pain lasted several minutes. It was so bad I thought I was having a miscarriage, I was sweating. My husband gave me a painkiller. I was ready to go to the hospital, but the pain stopped in a few minutes. Nine months later I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She just turned two months last week. My advise to all hopeful women going through IVF - try to not stress out and drive yourself crazy while waiting for the results even in situations like that. I know it is hard not to worry, especially when you feel discomfort as you may think something may be wrong, but try to think of it this way - it is more helpful for the embryo to implant if you stay calm than if you stress out. Good luck to you all!

[efx]

hello everyone, i am from nigeria. my wife and I are on the ivf treatment presently, 14 eggs were retrieved, 12 survived and 7 were fertilized of which 2 were transferred on day 5 (12th sept). its  8 days post transfer today and she is complaining of having premenstrual pain symptoms and she is due for the pt on 26th. looking forward to a BFP

[emiloju]

thank you, this very encouraging

[AnxiousJils]

Hi...I just did my IVF and currently on the 8th day.
I experienced the same terrible pain u explained yesterday but did not go to the hospital. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Did u have a BFP?
Please lemme know....so anxious..My beta's on 29th..

[je_1660]

Hello doctor, i have had four failed ivf and currently on the fifth, did a test yesyerday and was negative my doctor advice that i should wait for another 7days. am 17days gone after transfer i started have a brown-red bleeding though does not seems like my period cos its scanty also having pain on both left and right side of my abdomen. pls advise am confused

[Kary0709]

Hi. I am on my 14th day post my 5 ET. The cramps r just not deciding to take a break today...I started getting cramps in lower abdomen and legs from the 3rd day itself post transfer. My beta is tomorrow and I am relli stressed and worried though it is my 1 IVF attempt. I am on a heavy dose of progesterone. So won't even know if periods r on the way....have a night to cross before d beta test.....want to know if someone has gone thru the same symptoms.....

[xMama_M]

Hey all. I'm a gestational carrier currently on my 3rd day after my frozen embryo transfer. I was only given one embryo, and I am so anxious that my chances aren't too great. I've been experiencing some sharp pain under my belly button since last night, and my breasts have become super swollen and painful almost over night. I can't sleep either. I am currently taking Progesterone and Estrogen shots and haven't had any side effects since beginning them almost 2 months ago. Honestly, I just really need some reassurance. I feel totally alone in this, as the intended parents are men, who don't want to hear the gorey details-lol. Anyone out there a surrogate, or even just an IVF recipient kind enough to give me some advice?

[bliss451]

Hi all I had 2 embryo transfer 5 cells and grade 3-4 6 days ago, and since 11/11/13 I've been having cramping pains like my period is coming, im really nerves as it's my first ivf/icsi, i hope it's positive result

[waitingformybaby13]

I got a BFP on 11/06 hcg level at 467!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im keeping my fiingers crossed for twins.

[waitingformybaby13]

So today is your 8dpt and you had cramps up till today? Well as a nurse I know that the hcg level of a woman at any given time is 0 so if there was a scant amount of 5 thats awesome!!!!!

[sm2013]

I had a 5day blastocyst on the 24th and have had mild cramping up until today, they have pretty much stopped. Had a blood test on the 31, very early and it came back at a 5 HCG. I have another blood test on Monday and I'm very nervous as I have not had a positive on a hpt.

[waitingformybaby13]

Hi
We are so close on our dates I had my ET on 10/25, so im on day 6. I had 2 embryos transfered. The most interesting thing about your post was that yesterday on day 5 i had the worst cramps in my life as well, while moving my bowels( sorry if tmi). I called my nurse today and was informed if it happens again to call her incase of the possibility of ovaian torsion. She also informed me that my ovaries were really enlarge and they are trying to return to their normal size.
Besided that isolated incident yesterday, I have had cramping ever since my transfer date. Sometimes it feel like AF cramping, and other times there mild and like butterflies.
We have 3 failed IUI and I have never experienced any pain like yesteday.

Im keepig my fingers crossed and hope for a BFP, I will definitely keep you posted and I would love for you to do the same.

[Murphy8664]

I had my ER on 21/10 and ET 2x2dt on the 23/10. I had soreness from swollen ovaries 2days before the ER and for a few days after, oh and the bloating!!! WoW isn't that another story? My boobs grew overnight after the trigger injection, then kinda stopped but now are bigger and heavier? I then had sharp stabbing pain 3dp2dt, is that too early? I have read that 2dt can implant earlier. I am choosing to believed it was the start of implantation. Im now 8dp2dt and still have random mild cramps, normal?? The thing i'm holding on to is, I would normally only cramp on the first day of AF so I must be pregnant - OKAY!! (self talk) Im too scared to home test incase its BFN but i think i will a day or 2 before my blood test……I think???? Im so tired of analysing every tiny feeling or no feeling i experience, its  driving me nuts. Did any who got a BFP experience very mild cramps or tingles when you needed to pee?
The 2WW is the worst………….!!!!

[MrsEgghead17]

I had my 5day transfer on the 23rd of October.  So I'm currently on day 8 transfer (day 1 being day of transfer).  Yesterday on day 7 I had the most SEVERE cramps I've ever experienced.  They hurt so much that I almost called 911 as in my mind I didn't think the DH was trying to get home fast enough.  Hubby got home and started driving me to ER.  The delta from the time it started to the  time they finally subsided in intensity was 45 minutes. Got to the ER and decided that I didn't want to go in as the severity of the pain was 80% gone. But we hung out for about an hour to make sure I was okay.

Spoke to the on-call doctor that night and said that if pain got worse to go to the ER.  Spoke with my physician this morning and he asked me a bunch of questions on the type of pain and where.  He was concerned that I might have ovarian torsion.  But I told him it was definitely cramping and not localized to either the right or left.  

Anyway - WAITING for my beta test on the 4th.... All this waiting is driving me crazy!  Let me know if you want details on my IVF cycle.

[ableGod13]

Anyone on day 8 of 5d ET ? Pls I need to someone to answer me .pls

[rocababy]

Hi Minu718 or Anyone with Comments or Suggestions,
We did ICSI and am at 10 days after 3dt of 5 embryos (4 untransferred embryos did not make it to blastocyst stage so we have none to freeze ).  I have noted some symptoms, but not sure if it's just the progesterone or the onset of my period.  Mild cramping on days 2-3, some nausea, acid reflux (which I never get), mood swings and more cramping the last day or so that is worse with activity.  I don't have any breast soreness to judge by since I had a double masectomy with reconstruction back in 2005 after a breast cancer diagnosis.  
Started doing home pg tsts like a neurotic fool and have continued to do so even though they show a big fat negative since the trigger shot wore off around day 3.  My BETA is this Tuesday and I'm finding the wait to be even more difficult than all the injections!  This is our last shot at a sibling for our 11 yr old son due to budget constraints, and the fact that my age (43) and health history do not lend to good odds.  It's been an interesting journey and I do hope, as all of you do, to have a little of bundle of joy to welcome in 9 months should God be willing.

[Minu718]

Hi,,
I had my frozen embryo transfer on 9/13/2013 . today is my 10 th day after transfer .I am having mild cramps on & off since 5th day after transfer and also left breast little bit sore and backache but no headache I am so nervous and stressful .Thinking too much I don't want to loose my embryo .please post me if anybody having symptom like me and get positive result.

[Aliy0724]

Hi missie! I just implanted 2 embryos last Thursday, one day 5 and one day six. This is my second frozen embryo transfer. I have been experiencing some back pain the last couple of days and today some cramping on and off. I am super nervous but trying to stay possitive! I have been constantly searching online and have found that there are no specific symptoms that are good or bad, everyone is different. I wish you all the best! :)

[missie314]

hi everyone!! melissa from ny.i am 42 years old and have been trying to have a baby for over 11 yrs now with 2 miscarriages and too many too count iui's. this is my 2nd time doing ivf frozen embroys  all with donor eggs. i am in day 6 of transfer. 2 eggs were transfered 1 of eggs was already "cracked" out of its shell ready to attatch my dr sayis a good thing. i have been having craming on and off for days but today i started expierincing some lower back pain. i am scared because they can be part of the process or start of my period. i was wondering if anyone else has been experiencing any lower back and if it is normal. i am staying positive but worried at same time. thank you !

[Accarones]

I had my 3dt last Saturday.  Spent 1 hour "revoering" at the clinic, and was sent home to my normal routine. I was told NOT to stay still, as this doesnt really make a difference. The only thing I was told not to do is rigorous exercise.

[greenrosezain]

Hi I am on 3dayvpost transfer still wondering do I have to keep be flat on my back or side wards is ok desperate seeking advice

[Kimber2774]

Hi we are starting IVF in a few weeks am so confused all these abbreviations can someone tell me what everything means. I keep seeing 2 WW. What does if mean?