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I had embryo transfer on Sat. AM...and now I have been cramping since then...is this typical??? Please tell me about your experiences!!!!  I hate the TWW!!!  I want to know now!!!  AND I keep sneezing hard!!!  is this affecting my implantation????  (I know it is a dumb question!!)  Thank you all for eazing my mind!!!
Good luck to all of you!!! Jacquie

[haileya]

I'm not going to be much help-but from what I've read with other women who have gone through IVF they say the cramping is common.
I know I'd be freaking out if I kept sneezing but I think you'll be fine.  The little guy will implant.  Hang in there and try and relax.  Sticky Sticky baby dust to you!

[projectbaby]

Thank you so much for your post.... I keep surfing the net and I am driving myself crrazy!!!!  I probably should be resting and not sitting slouched at the computer....  again, thank you!!!

[thetallchic]

Yes, the cramping is common.  I did my second transfer on 10/9 and was scared b/c it felt like I was going to get my period.  My Dr. said it is common.  I know it is so hard to wait but don't stress.  I left for Florida to visit my sister for 5 days 3 days after my transfer!!!  I laid on the beach, swam in the ocean and completely relaxed.  I am now 9wks pregnant.  Good luck - I hope you get a BFP!!!

PS  I doubt that sneezing will affect your embryo.  Call your IVF nurse - she'll reassure you...

[projectbaby]

Thank you sooooo much for your input!!!  That is exactly what I need...to go to FL and go to the beach!!!! That sounds soooo relaxing!!!!  I think I am going to keep shopping online!!! maybe that will help!!!  Good Luck to you!! Sticky baby dust!!! Jacquie

[haileya]

try this wesite you may have to fish around.  I found some info on injections there.


http://www3.fertilethoughts.com/forums/archive/index.php/

you may have already found it if you're checking the net.  This site gave me some comfort.  

[projectbaby]

Thanks smunchkin2.....  I am very hopeful to hear all the success stories of IVF....we have been waiting for a long time.... ( I am sure other people have been waiting longer than us...)  I wish i could find out now, but I am trying to keep myself busy and now that I am on Thanksgiving vacation with family in town, this may help!!!  I still like the idea of relaxing on the beach, and of course NOT in a BIKINI!!!!  I have been cramping on-off for the past couple of days....some more like AF cramps....although I am only 3dpt....congratulations with your success with IVF and keep us posted on your journey!!!!  Take care!!! Jacquie

[projectbaby]

Haileya:  thanks for the website... I am checking that out as soon as I post this....thanks for your help!!!! It keeps me sane!!!

jen KE:  thanks for the words of encouragement... I have seen you
posting and I have been wondering how you are doing.... I haven't been on in the past couple of weeks due to IVF "stuff"....
We are such worriers!!!!!  

Again, thanks girls and good luck to you both!!!!
Jacquie

[smunchkin2]

hi there!  i've been thru ivf 4 times (1 time 2 years agao w/my dd) and now i'm 8 weeks preggo with number 2!!! woohoooooo!!  the tww is the absolute worst w/ivf b/c it's such an extensive process and then to have to wait.... ugh, it stinks, i know!!!  i experienced some light cramping too.  i'm sure you're on progesterone shots now right?  if yes, that is a major side effect of progesterone so try not too worry.  i felt like i was getting a cold but never did when i was in the tww and got preggo and i had a gassy/upset (not nausea) stomach right away.  other than that, no real symptons.  it's tough but hang in there.  best of luck!  keep us posted.

[jen_KE]

I'm so excited for you that you went ahead with IVF!! I don't much about it, but I wish you the best of luck!  I'll be thinking about you.  Don't worry about sneezing and doing other things like that.  You sound like me, though.  I would worry (needlessly, I'm sure) about the same things!!!  GOOD LUCK!!!

[ChrisHealy]

My transfer was done 7 days ago.  I did a home pregnancy test on Friday, which was only 5 days after tranfer.  It was negative.  Do you think it could be wrong?  I still haven't gotten my period.  It's so hard to wait until the blood test on Friday.
Chris

[abcd74]

I had embryo transfer on Feb 5th and wait...I'm testing on Saturday.I had 4 transferred.Guess this is sort of too many...It was the clinic's initiative anyway. Good luck to us all!