Has anyone had a IVF 3 day transfer and became pregnant?

[WHITTFRED]

I just had a 3 day transfer yesterday and I heard that it is better to do a transfer on day 5.  My questions is has anyone had a 3 day transfer and became pregnant.  Also, when does implantation take place during a three day transfer.

[jjsh44]

Hi, I have heard of many women getting pregnant after a 3 day transfer.  There is a gal on here that had a 3 day transfer and was told not to get her hopes up because it more than likely would not take.  She has a beautiful baby girl now!!  I am not sure about implantation.  Congratulations on your transfer, I hope that little bean sticks!

[WHITTFRED]

Thanks.

[babywanted556]

I got BFP on 10dp3t on second IVF, and 11dp3t on third one.  Both beta confirm on 12dp3t.
Best wish.

[kelkel329]

I, also did a day 3 transfer one week ago, today. So, I'm 7 days post transfer. Like an idiot, I did a pregnancy test yesterday and it was negative. Now, I'm not so hopeful . . . I'm tempted to keep taking one until Thursday when my blood test is scheduled. Do I have hope or should I be prepared for going through this again?

I think implantation can happen at any time but, from what I've read, it typically happens 6-10 days after retrieval. I was almost certain I felt it on my post retrieval day 7, but now that I am most likely not pregnant, it must have been something else.

[Helen72]

I had a day 3 transfer and a bfp.  On day 5 they can be more selective but on day 3 the # of embryos transferred is typically higher so your odds a similar.
Good luck!

[WHITTFRED]

Thanks for that information it really helped.  Are you pregnant now?  How did you feel 2-3 days after you transfer>

[babywanted556]

I don't think you should get BFP at 7dp3t.  Negative just tell you the HCG is out of system.  So when you see BFP in the next couple days, It'll be the true BFP.
after transfer I feel cramps, bloat because of egg retrieve, I don't think we should feel any thing at this early stage.  1 day I got BFP I always get so dizzy, it suddenly happens I need to sit down for a while and it gone, then I know yeah, I might get BFP in next day.  Beside that, I don't have any symptoms at all either score BB.  But everyone is different, I just share my experience.  You may get something else or no symtom at all and I wish you both get BFP this month.  Good luck ladies

[Helen72]

I got a bfp and my little girl was born less than 4 weeks ago.  Now I look back and can't believe how much I cried after my day 3 transfer (I was so upset it wasn't a day 5!).

After transfer I did not feel anything.  In fact I had no symptoms during my 2ww.

Hang in there!!!
Come on BFP!  

[kelkel329]

Thanks for keeping my hopes up! I have certainly been down in the dumps yesterday and today. . . I thought early hcg levels start appearing soon after implantation, which should have happened by now, right? Today is 7dpt and still nothing. Am I crazy? This is all-consuming and I can't stop thinking about it.

[WHITTFRED]

It is to early to test.  Just relax and go and test on the day that your RE advised.  I know that it is hard not knowing but all you can do right now is just relax as much as possible and focus on positive thought because at this stage stress can be your worse enemy.  I test on the 24th.  Lets stay Positive.  Good Luck and keep me posted!!!!

[kelkel329]

Thanks. You are doing this much better than I am! I don't know why I am having such a hard time with it. I went through this 3 years ago and now have a 2-year old. I knew I was pregnant long before the test and just didn't consider that it would be negative. I guess, this time it didn't go as well, we did a day 3 transfer with less quality embryos, so maybe that's part of it . . .

I'll be thinking about you. Good luck, take your advice and DON"T take a test! I didn't last time and it was soooo much smoother for me.

[WHITTFRED]

You are going to be just fine.  What day did you have your transfer?  I had my 3 day transfer on Friday.  I have mild cramping and sore breast but that can be from the progesterone.  I just want for you to remain calm and positive.  I am scared to but at this point everything is in GODS hands and all we can do is pray that he see's it through.  Now get some rest!! Talk with you after my appt tomorrow.

[kelkel329]

You're totally right! 2009 is going to be so crazy for us. God is going to make this happen if we can handle it, and possibly give us a sign that we have enough on our plate. My 3dt was one week ago today. I had cramping on Thursday, which was 7days post retrieval, but haven't felt anything since. That's why I thought if that was implantation, I would have had traces of hcg. I'm going to stop worrying and let God see this through as it should be.

Good luck on your appointment tomorrow! Let me know how it goes.

[kele1129]

I had a 3 day transfer and am days away from having our son enter the world. I had slight cramping around 7 dpt and other than that really had no symptoms until a few weeks after the BFP.

[kelkel329]

Congratulations! 13 days, so you'll have a late Feb/early March little baby. Is it your first? My son (2 in March) makes me more proud than anything. He makes everything that seems awful, actually okay.  So, no matter what happens on Thursday, I know anything is possible and we'll just try again if we have to. Keep me posted.

[WHITTFRED]

Results are in the RE's office called and said that my Estrogen level was 1676 and progesterone was greater than 20.  They said that the numbers looked really good.  Now all I can do is keep praying and waiting to see what comes out of this.  Did you have your levels checked after your IVF cycle and if so what was your numbers.

[kelkel329]

I'm so glad things look good! I am saying big prayers for you. I had my bloodwork done 4 days after transfer and they didn't tell me my estrogen level. My progesterone was off the chart, so they stopped injections. It was like 239 or something.

[kelkel329]

Thanks for keeping me going . . . Advice to you WHITTFRED: DO NOT TAKE A PREG TEST!!! It doesn't sound like you're going to but they totally psyched me out and I got weird about it. I had a weird feeling I must be pregnant so I went back and looked at yesterday's test and there was a little light pink line. So, I ran and took another and it's a little darker. So, there I totally lost hope when there really should have been a lot of hope. Keep me updated and I'll do the same. I go in on Thursday.

[WHITTFRED]

YES! YES!  YES!,  I am so happy for you so when do you go for your beta?  Keep me posted

[WHITTFRED]

By the way how many days post transfer are you?

[kelkel329]

I'm 8dpt today and I go for the beta on Thursday. I am so excited, I'm on cloud nine. I had literally gotten used to the idea that we would have to do this again, and almost became okay with it. Gosh, I learned my lesson, huh?

So, the answer to the question that started this is yes, a 3dt can be successful! I just need to remember that I need to get my numbers Thursday and hope for a healthy pregnancy.

I'll keep you posted.

[WHITTFRED]

What symptoms did you start having to make you test again?  I am sooooo happy for you.  I tell you what I have been so tired today that it is not funny.

[kelkel329]

I didn't have any symptoms . . . I just started thinking about the small cramps that led up to the big, huge cramp I had on the left side last Thursday. That was 7dpt, which is the day I keep hearing about implantation (can be 6-10 days). What I did was go back and look at the test from yesterday, and there was, in fact a light pink line. I guess I didn't wait long enough. I got excited and took another. Comparing them, it makes sense because today's test is a darker line. But, no symptoms at all, which is what I hear is normal.

So funny you say you're tired. I was exhausted the 3 or 4 dpt!!! I mean, I didn't want to get off the couch and I napped all of those days. I NEVER nap and am the most energetic person. These hormones do crazy things.

Let me know how you're feeling this week. I'm thinking about you!!!!

BTW, how many did you have transferred?

[Daphnelabelle]

I am preg after day 3 transfer of 2 embryos on Jan 21 just heard my baby's heartbeat yesterday! I had immediate cramping and boob pains. Best of luck to you

[WHITTFRED]

Congrats to you and your family.  I am still having cramping and peeing like crazy my boobs has pain off and on but I am not sure if that is from the meds.  I test on the 24th of this month and praying for a positive.  I took to weeks off work to let my body relax  in hopes that all goes well.  I will keep you updated on my results.  Also, I got my progesterone was above 20 and estrogen was 1676 three days post transfer.

[kmcarino]

Those numbers sound good:)  I think you're on your way to a bfp!!

[WHITTFRED]

I pray that you are right I have one more week before I test.

[kelkel329]

Congrats on the successful IVF!!! So, WHITTFRED, it is possible!

Our outlook was not great, looking at the embryos we had, and I'm pretty sure I'm pregnant. I'll let you know for sure Thursday, but keep your head high and take good care of yourself.

New symptoms for me: massive headache all day today. Sweet food tastes way too sweet/salty food tastes way too salty!

[LadyTiger]

Hey girl's i have been thinking about trying the IUI....we have been on Clomid and had 2 miscarriages last year (2008) but nothing since the last miscarriage in July of 2008...Can someone please message me with everything they do to you for IUI and also what kind of cost out of posket am i looking at...thank you in advance....Heather

[kelkel329]

Bfp!!!! Hcg 106. I think that's normal for day 14, maybe a little high. How are you feeling? Any cramps or twinges?

[WHITTFRED]

BIG FAT CONGRATS TO YOU!!  I am doing good just about to go crazy because I want to know.  I am now 6 dpt and I still have mild cramping at times but not as much as before.  My boobs are sensitive on/off and I am still a little bloated.  I am trying to wait it out to see what happens but I tell you it is hard.  Once again CONGRATS to you and your family.  I pray that I am in your shoes this time next week.

[ascott]

I got pregnant twice on a 3day cycle. The first cycle was in 09/2008, ended in M/c at 7-8wks. Not sure because IKE hit my city and I was not able to go to the RE until 2 weeks after. Before IKE we saw a HB, after the HB was gone. Second 3 day transfer (12/03) and I am 13wk2d preg. today. I tested both times early and got positive results at 10post, and 11 days post. I just couldn't stand the wait. But if you can. Wait. So you not to drive yourself crazy. My first symptom was the peeing ALL the time. I mean I went to the bathroom 2-3 times an hour. No joke. My breast were somewhat sore. I was tired too. I contributed all the symptoms to 1001 meds I was on. But here I am pregnant with my baby girl. The waiting is a pain. Teaches you patience. I have experienced a turbulent ride this preg, but we are out of the 1st trimester. We rented a fetal doppler, so we can her babies H/B as many time as we want. The worry never stops.

GOOD LUCK!!

[babynr]

I had a 2 day 2 and 3 cell transfer A- and B- quality embryos and had BFP day 15 post transfer.  Unfortuneatly I miscarried at 9 weeks, both babies days apart.  Luckily we had 3 embryos frozen from the same cycle.  I had 3  embryos FET day 3's 3,4,5 cell transferred on Feb 13.  They thawed beatifully and quality was even preserved...I'm busy praying and trying to stay positive.  I am peeing more often, no sore boobs though, but I did have mild cramping off and on and feel like someone's tugging at my belly button from the inside.  Symptoms?  Who really knows...I'm praying for a BFP, just one beautiful healthy baby.  My Beta is on the 26th...don't know if I'll test before then.  All the best...hang in there!!

[WHITTFRED]

I see we  are cycle twins I also had my transfer on Feb 13th and my test date is on 24 Feb.  I am praying for a BFP and am trying my hardest not to worry about the outcome because whatever GOD has for me is for me.  I wish you luck and lots of baby dust your way.  Keep me posted and I will do the same.

[hoping4babythistime]

I am so happy to have found this site!  Had my day 3 transfer on 2/8 and my pregnancy test this morning!  This is my 2nd IVF cycle as the first one didn't work.  I have had sore breasts, fatigue, cramping and kind of a "pinching" sensation last week.  Don't recall having all of these symptoms the first time around.  I am sooooo hoping I am pregnant this time!  It is so hard to wait these 2 weeks, but I know that it is God's will also.  If this one doesn't work, we will try one more cycle and then I will have to resign myself that it is not meant to happen.  I wish you the best of luck in your journey!!!

[WHITTFRED]

Your test will be positive today.  I go for my test in the morning. Good Luck and keep me posted.

[babygigi]

Hello
Im hoping all went well today... Did you get your test results back?
I am on my day 7 after transfer and am going nuts..
also had a day 3 transfer.. please keep us all updated!!

[babygigi]

Hi there,
I was online looking for hope on a 3dt and found this website with you on it.
So funny that you at first thought you werent prego and now you are.. SO HAPPY FOR YOU and you gave me much hope.. My 30th b-day is Sunday and I take beta test on monday... So scared and nervous.. it's our first time and we have been though 4 iui's/male factor... again reading ur info and seeing you get good news is the most hope i've had for awhile... keep us all posted and best of luck in your pregnancy..
also i am on day7 after transfer and am dying to take hpt... What do you think?

[ezra16]

Hi There

I have just had my 1st IVF cycle and had 1 perfect 8 cell embryo tranfered back in on 15/2/09. Everything is going fine, have had cramping but now i am on day 12 but hardly any symptoms. I havent even had any bleeding right from EC to ET. I have a PG test 26/2/09 and it seems like its been 2 months rather than 14 days.

Good luck with your results. Ill be praying for both you and i for positive results

[WHITTFRED]

Thanks for the encouragement and I will let you know what happens once I get the results.

[kelkel329]

I got my second beta back today and my hcg was 683. It seems like that is avearge/high, but a healthy number, nonetheless.  I am thinking about you and hoping for ONLY good news tomorrow. Keep me posted.

[kelkel329]

Hey! I am so glad you saw this site, too! Yes, it is possible. We had only 1 good and 1 decent embryo on day 3, so they transferred both. We've been through IVF before and we got my PERFECT son, who will be 2 in March. This one went much less smoothly and seemed much less likely, but we kept hope and everything worked out for us.

I am sorry you've been through so much. We're about the same age. I turned 30 in October. Try to enjoy your birthday and don't worry. It's in God's hands and you'll either be pregnant by then, or not, but there won't be anything you can do.

As for the Hpt . . . I don't know. I didn't take one with my first cycle. I did take one this time, too early because my hcg was undetectable that early. It ruined my Valentine's Day. Then, two days later- positive. So, I don't know. I know it's hard to wait. If you take it, I would wait long enough to get a true read. Mine was a definate pink line 11dpt.

BTW, I felt the implantation 7dpt and then NOTHING after that, and still nothing now, even though I'm wipes out and crave sugar.

Good luck and keep me posted. I'm glad my situation gave you some hope!

[kelkel329]

Hey. I had NO symptoms after 7dpt. I felt a huge cramp that day and some little ones and then nothing to this day. But, I am, in fact, pregnant!!! So, no symptoms is good. Good luck on Thursday!!!

[babygigi]

Hoping for good news for you!! God will help you through this!!
Good luck and much baby dust!!:-)

[babygigi]

Hi- I'm on my 7th day since a 3day transfer
And was wondering if my # 's sound right...
Pergestrone is 23
Estergen is 593

Hoping for a BFP... On 3/2/09

To these # 's sound right??

Thanks all!!

[babygigi]

Hey there- thanks for it quick response...
I really don't want to tale a hpt because I'm scared
So I guess I'll say I'll wait but we will see...
Question?
When people say 7dpt does that mean 7 days after 3day transfer or
Does  it mean 3days + 4 days after 3 day transfer = 7dpt

Thdnks
Gigi

[kelkel329]

I don't know about your numbers. I know progesterone should be over 20. Mine was over 300 and they had me stop injections and just continue the vaginal cream. Are you supplementing? Estrogen sounds okay, but I don't know.

I always say 7dpt means literally 7 days after transfer, but I think we should be thinking # of days post retrieval. That's more important because embryos usually impant 6-10 days post retrieval. Good luck!

[WHITTFRED]

I got my BFN today!! Thanks for supporting me through this journey now I have to see if I have the strenght to try again.  I have 3 embies left.

[kmcarino]

I'm sorry:(  I know it will happen soon for you.

[babygigi]

Hey there,
Don't be upset... it might have not worked this time around but truly God has a plan for you and left you with 2 to try again... trust me I know how hard it is and how it feels to be disappointed. I truly believe the only people who understand are the ones going though it... Not the people how havent suggled to have a baby.
Keep your head up and hopes toghther and don't stop praying for a miracle...
I always keep all wanting to start a family including myself in my prayers


I am waiting to hear about my 1st ivf cycle and actually just found out the 2 left over didnt make it to freezing... So as you see i need to keep my spirits up too...
Good luck and always keep intouch..
GIGI

[kelkel329]

Same as what babygigi said!

There is a plan for you. It happens to be later on. Don't give up. You are so lucky to have 3 embryos. I think the worst part is the stimulation and retrieval, so maybe the next time around, it will be a little easier and, hopefully, successful. Keep your spirits high and know that you will be given what is meant to happen for you.  Good luck on future attempts and keep in touch! You know, we are friends now!

Kelkel329

[babygigi]

Hello,
How are you feeling?
I unfortunely found out today that our 2 left over emybros didnt make it... Im upset and havent told my DH yet... Im hoping this 2dt works for us b/c i can't see myself going though this again.. Plus insurance doesn't cover anything at all... Im sure if it doesnt work i might change my mind and use our money towards this but until then for now I don't want any more heart brake..
Did you have any emybros left over from your retrievel...??

thanks
GIGI

[WHITTFRED]

Thank all of you for your kind words and prayer.  I am doing ok, just taking some time to process everything and to clear my heart and mind.  I had to turn it over to GOD and pray that he gives me the right answer to stop now or move forward.  Once again thanks for all of your kind words and understanding.

[scienceteacher79]

I am so sorry! JUst have faith it will happen! HUGS!!!

[kelkel329]

No, we didn't have any embryos for either cycle. We feel so blessed to have had pregnancies both times, especially this time. I just keep thinking it can't be true that I'm pregnant. It just seemed so unlikely this time. But, it happened . . . so keep faith!

I know, we had no insurance help. There's a lot of emotion involved and sometimes anger and lack of understanding . . . why so many women just "get pregnant." And, we have to spend thousands, inject hormones into our bodies, visit the doc every other day, deal with procedures, etc., just for the possibility we might get a baby. Urg!

You are in my prayers and I'm sending good vibes your way. March 2 will be a good day . . .

[lildream]

Hello everyone! I am during my 2ww and happen to stumble upon this site. You all seem so supportive of each other; I just had to join!

I am currently 3 days post a day 3 transfer. This is my 1st ivf procedure and we had 2 embryos transferred. My doctor told me the quality of the embryos were both G2. Does anyone know what that means. All he said was 'good'. Looking for some support and other people going through the same thing right now.

WHITTFRED- I'm so sorry. You seem to be a very strong person and have the right frame of mind. You're absolutely right, you have to have faith in God that he'll guide you into the direction that's right for you.  

[VegasPA]

Hi.  I am in the same situation as you-3dp3dt.  I also just had my first IVF procedure.  I only had one grade 1 8-cell embryo transferred since my others were too fragmented and poor quality.  Every RE uses a different grading system.  It's best you talk to your RE about your grade 2 embies.  You should find out how many cells they were.  I believe a grade 1 should have more than 7 cells.  I go for my beta on 3/6. Seems like an eternity.  When do you go for yours? Wishing for you a BFP and sticky vibes......

[lildream]

Oh good, I'm glad your in the same situation...now I have someone to compare notes with!! My RE did tell me that both had 8 cells but as far as fragmentation, he didn't say anything. I would call his office again but I feel like I'm calling too often as is. I don't go for my first beta until 3/9!! Talk about an eternity. I took off of work this week to just relax and pamper myself but I don't seem to be getting too much rest. What do think about those progesterone shots!?! The shots themselves are ok, but wow do they make you sore!! Wishing you BFP too!!

[VegasPA]

3/9 for your beta? Wow that is an eternity.  It's funny you mention the progesterone.  My butt is black and blue.  My DH is great in giving me the shots but hates doing it.  I tell him "it will be all worth it." Try warming up with syringe in warm water as this helps with the pain of the progesterone going in.  It seems to help me.  
It sounds like you got 2 good embies in you.  Don't feel Iike your calling your RE too much.  You have gotten this far, right?  What's another question?  Enjoy your week off and do things to keep your mind off this!

[kelkel329]

Hi, Ladies.

Good luck to you both! I, also had two embryos put back, 1 G2 6cell and 1 G1 7cell. We are pregnant and I think with only 1. My doc wanted to put back 3 but my husband said no way. He was right because it all worked out.

Any wait seems like an eternity! Try to stay distracted, which is also hard when you're told to take time off and take it easy. It is all-consuming . . . no matter you slice it.

I was told to stop progesterone shots because my level was so high after just 5 days. Last time we did IVF, I had to take them for weeks. What helped me was icing the area before the shot, warming the oil, and then heating pad afterward.

Good luck and keep writing!

[VegasPA]

Thank you for the advice.  Congrats on your BFP.  I hope I get told to stop the progesterone also!  

[lildream]

Yes, thank you for the advice! I had my husband dig out the heating pad!!

VegasPA- Please keep me updated. I will do the same.

[lildream]

Just wondering how you've been feeling? I feel nothing out of the ordinary. I'm going back to work on Monday, which i'm soo happy about! Time surely seems to be going by very slowly these days! Your beta is Friday right? Wishing and praying for a BFP!! Keep in touch.

[babygigi]

Hello,

I said i would update you  on ourresults and today is my 30th b-day and I went for my blood test!!!
BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO SO SO excited!!!!
You were my good luck charm...
I actually took a HPT test 2 days ago on my 9dpt and  got a pregnant on clue blue hpt...
I couldnt believe it so I took like 3 other first respone and as your did a second light pink line came up!!
I thought I was going crazy...
So I decided that it was a sign from God to take Blood test on my B-day!
So Hear I am Pregnant!!

Love that so much!
The best gift ever...
Thanks for all the support and I will keep you updated!!

beta 86!!


GIGI

[kelkel329]

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy birthday to you. What a gift and such a memory you have to share with your child one day. Let's keep in touch as things move along and bellies begin to grow.

Do you feel pregnant? I can't remember, is this your first?

I don't really feel pregnant yet. I'm back in my workout routine and a little more tired in the afternoons. No more headaches! I am having sugar cravings. I wanted a hamburger yesterday- not like me.

[VegasPA]

Good to hear from you.  I'm feeling good.  On 2dp3dt, I had some spotting (very little-like spots of blood on toilet paper)  which I am praying it was implantation spotting.  Spoke with the nurse about it and she said it could be since it occurred during the implantation period.  After the transfer, I had constant mild cramping.  Now, I'm getting periodic cramps.  My breasts are sooooo tender.  I guess that's all from the progesterone.  I'm now 8dp3dt.  Another 4 more days.....till HCG.  I brokedown this morning and did a urine HPT and it was BFN.  I probably tested too early.  I don't think I will do another hpt and just wait for the HCG friday. Can't bear to see a negative test.   Keep me updated with your situation.  Sticky vibes for you........

babygigi-Congrats on your BFP.  

[payanita]

Hi, this is my first IVF.

I'm in the waiting time, 6dp5dt.  Felt cramps the day of transfer and day after, my breast is a little tender on the sides I will say, I had mild headache yesterday but nothing else.  I am so worry and desperate to know if I am pregnant or not!!!! I just don't have any more symptoms of pregancy.  Ohh, I went today to see my Doc., She said everything looks Ok inside, and hopefully my bw, will come Ok this afternoon...

Any advise???

[VegasPA]

I have read some women don't have any symptoms during the 2ww.  I had cramping everyday but just eased up in the 2 past days.  Now I have a headache-something new.  I'm hoping for a BFP this friday.  Remember, you want your progesterone to be >20.  I'm not sure about the E2.   The 2ww period is a slow torture.   Good luck.  

[yaya81]

Hi Everyone,
I am new to this site and I first found it on 2/22/09 the day after my ET, I was having cramping and I was freaking out. Everyone's answers and stories have really helped me. This was my husban and I's first cycle and we have both been two HUGE stress balls... First thing the following Monday I called my doctor's office to tell them that I was cramping. They said tht it was a good sign and to relax and not worry. Well a couple days past with light cramps and then  up until a few days ago they got real bad(real bad) waking me up curled up in pain. So I called my doctor's office again, for like the 10th time. They said (cramps are a good thing in the ivf world). So we are 2 days away from our BT (3/05/09) and I have to admit I did a EPT today( day 10 ET)and it is positive, do you guys think it is right?

[payanita]

VegasPA: Thanks for the advise!!! My Doc. called me yesterday and increase my progestorone from 1cc to 1.5cc and put me on E-pill or Estradiol.  She said not to worry !!!

Yaya81: That's great news!!!! I'm so happy for you !!!

[babygigi]

Hello,

Thank you so much! Yes, lets definitly keep in touch..
This would be my first pregnancy and Im so excited. My second beta was 252
and my nurse said my blood work looked great!
I feel alittle tried and sometimes nausea... My (.) (.)'s hurt a lot and a little headache..
Other than that im fine. Guess at 4 weeks it's still early.
Hopefully God contuies to answer our prayers and contuies to give us a healthy pregnancy!!! I will always keep you in my prayers b/c you are my good luck charm!!
Hope to talk soon.G

[VegasPA]

Sounds like you got a BFP!  Congrats.  10dp transfer is adequate time for a BFP.  Pretty sure your beta will be BFP.

[payanita]

I just took a HPT I couldn't wait any more and of course came back negative :( is only 7dp 5det, so hopefully it will change !!! I check my breast and I have a little bit of clear fluid comin out of them? I am so confused?? It will probably be from the med? Who knows?? Any thoughts??

Let me know !!

[lildream]

That spotting you were having sounds like GREAT news; I'm sure it was implantation taking place! I can't wait here the official good news on Friday. Only a few more days....DO NOT do another HPT!! I'm sorry I have nothing to report. No symptoms AT ALL. I wish my boobs were sore or that I had some cramping....but nothing!  My beta is Monday but I'm not anticipating good news. When I first starting taking the progesterone my boobs and butt were extremely sensitive...but after a few days I began to feel nothing at all. Is this normal? I'm taking 1cc every night.  

[VegasPA]

I'm praying for you.  Please don't have a negative attitude towards your transfer. Remember, lots of women don't have any symptoms during the 2ww.  I contribute my boob soreness to the estradiol and progesterone.  I'm taking estradiol twice a day with 1cc of progesterone twice a day.  Did you have your E2 and progesterone levels checked after your transfer?  Are you taking estradiol also?  
Believe me, there's a tiny part of me saying...."what if it didn't work."  I just think positive and say a little prayer every night.  You'll be in my prayers tonight.
I promise not to do another HPT!!!!  Are you going to do a HPT over the weekend?  
Baby dust to you.....

[VegasPA]

You tested too early and that's why it was BFN.  I read that it is best to test 10 or 11 days post transfer, closer to the beta day, the better.  The progesterone and especially the estradiol are giving you your breast symptoms.  The clear discharge is all hormone related.   I'm hoping you get a BFP on your beta.  Good luck...

[lildream]

Tomorrow's the day!! I'm very excited for you....I just know you'll get your BFP!

Well I broke down and called my doctor to find out what's going on with me and my wacky body. I spoke to the nurse an voiced my concerns about how I just went from having all this soreness in my butt to absolutely nothing at all (from the progesterone shots). She really gave me no answer at all; I guess my body is just used to it?! Oh well.....it is what it is....my new favorite saying.

My progesterone and E2 levels were not checked after the transfer. When did they have yours checked? In fact, I'm not taking any estradiol right now!

Good luck tomorrow. I can't wait to hear the good news!

[VegasPA]

I don't have good news. My beta was 1.27  Go figure?  A slightly positive test?  It's a BFN in my world.  My RE still thinks there's hope because she had a patient who's beta was 1 and she was pregnant.  Weird.....So, another beta on Monday.  Geez...can't wait to see another BFN!!!  (Just a little upset)
Hope you get a BFP on Monday.  See, goes to show you that symptoms during the 2ww really don't matter. Thanks for your positive vibes thru this 2ww.  DH and I don't know what's next.  IVF is soooo emotionally draining.  Good luck and let me know about your BFP on Monday.

[FLGIRLAZ]

Hello all!!! I am so happy to know that there is a helpful/supportive group like this. I am 25yrs old and am 1dp3dt. They transferred 2 A+ embryos but am so scared to be disappointed. I am scheduled to have my blood test on March 18 @ 8:30AM. We had the option to do a 5dt but opted for the 3dt due to the fact that I was so scared that none of our eggs will make it to 5dt (we had 5 A's, 7 B's and 5 C's). They have me on 1cc of progesterone daily which one of the nurses from the fertility clinic comes and gives me nightly (we connected to her (nurse) early on and do not know what I would do with out her now). So here is the thing, my husband has 3 boys from a previous marriage and this will be the first for us. He is is the one who had a low morphology and everything with me is completely fine ad healthy. No one in my family has ever had any fertility problems and they can not relate to what my husband and I are going through. My chest is very sore to touch, I am going to the restroom about twice a hour but I know it is to soon to have any pregnancy symptoms. How soon can I take a hpt? I am very impatient and have no idea how I am going to survive till the 18th. I am not wanting to do anything because I am so scared of hurting the embryos or lowering our chances of getting pregnant. I know I am rambling and I am so sorry but I guess you all are trully the only ones who get what I am going through!!!! I just dont know what to expect for the next 12days!

[lildream]

I've been filling in my husband all along regarding your status and how our retrieval and transfer days were the same. Anyways, I told him this morning about your low beta and we are both upset. I know it is sooo hard to even think positively right now....but maybe your RE is right. I'm sure crazier things have happened in the world of IVF. Do something fun this weekend, go out and do something nice for yourself...anyone that goes through this procedure needs that! You will be in my prayers this weekend and especially on Monday!

[dipika]

Hi All I had my ET on 25 Feb i am on day 12 today and i test on Mon 9 March. I did have severe period pain and pain in my leg like i was just about to start my AF. This all started about 2 days after ET and each day got worse. I also had mood swings on and off. 1 day bad next day normal etc.... day 10 being the worse day for pain and mood. Since yesterday, day 11 all symptoms went away, had no pain nothing. Forgot to say about day 8 had very sore breast but now nothing. Today day 12 completely fine, no leg pain, no cramps and breast normal, just a little backach and a little dizzy?? Not sure what this means? Has this happened to anyone and still has a positive? I do my HCG on Monday. Really confused! and don't know what to think.

[lildream]

I honestly think that your lack of symptoms on day 12 is just your bodies way of saying it's use to the hormones. That's exactly what happened to me. I'm hoping and praying it can still mean that you can have a BFP! I too for my beta on Monday and have absolutely NO symptoms...I mean NOTHING!

[VegasPA]

I just want to wish you a BFP for Monday.  Let know how it all turns out tomorrow!!!  

[FLGIRLAZ]

Good luck today!

[lildream]

I got my BFP!!!!!!!!  I had absolutely NO SYMPTOMS. Thank you for all the support. It's still very early but RE says my HCG level looks great; 910!! Possibly twins!! I go in Wednesday for blood work and Ultrasound. Dreams to really come true....thank you St. Anthony!

[VegasPA]

Congrats!!!  Holy smoke....twins? Must be with beta that high.  That 1 embie of yours must have split. That's great news.  Soo happy for you.  Wishing you a happy pregnancy.

[FLGIRLAZ]

Congratulations!!!!! Let us know how the appt. goes on Wed.

I am now at 3dpt and have no symptoms except for my chest hurting but feel great! Hoping that that is not a sign that I am not pregnant! Hoping for a BFP on the 18th!!!

[lildream]

Had my second beta and ultrasound today. My beta is now at 2400 but they couldn't tell from the ultrasound if there was two in there. To look at the picture, you can see one definite sac but then you also see a smaller possible second sac. I go back in two weeks are another ultrasound. Thank you for all the prayers!

FLGIRLAZ- Good luck on the 18th....please let me know how it goes.  

[lovbunny549]

Hi my name is glenda, i just have my 3 day transfer on 3/7 because i have 3 normal pregnancies before i couldnt wait and did a home test, showed a light pink line, i did it twice, and was the same, What do you all think?  This is my first IVF!!

[tp420]

I to have talked myself into a HPT it has been 8 days since my embryo transfer it showed a faint blue line, I don't go for my bt until 3/20/09 I am new to this site and after reading everybodies comments it is so nice to see all the support you can get from one another. I don't have any fertility problems however my tubes were tied after I had my second son, well I remarried and he doesn't have any kids and instead of getting them reversed dr. said this would be better for us.

[FLGIRLAZ]

Did either of you have the "trigger" shot before your retrieval? I had my transfer w/ 2 embryo's on 3/6 and had the trigger shot on 3/1. My nurse advised me that the soonest I would get a true positive would be this Monday (3/16). So if you did have the trigger shot then the hormones are still in your system and it could be a false positive due the shot. I would wait till your at least 10dpt to do another hpt. My bt is on 3/18 and am so excited to finally know if I am or not. I will probably break down and take a hpt this Monday to see what it says but my nurse said for me to not be upset if it is negative because it might be 2 soon.

I have a question and maybe someone can help. I had a sharp pain under my left rib yesterday followed by mild cramping. Today I had some small pains under the left rib again and light cramping. I am not sure if that is the embryo's attaching or it could be menstrual cramping which I am so scared of having my period! No spotting either way but still very scared!!! HELP!!!

[tp420]

Hi,

Im not sure what you mean by the trigger shot the last shots I took were 2 Ovidrel on the Saturday evening before my retrieval my retrieval was March 2nd and my transfer was march 5th so I am awaiting the bt it is on march 20th however I did break down and buy a hpt I got a really faint line yesterday and this morning, I know it is to early but I couldn't help it, and I told myself if is is negative then It is to early to test. Im not sure about the pain under your rib, the mild cramping may be implantation, I had cramping yesterday. I wish you all the best and hope you get the results you want.

[FLGIRLAZ]

That is great and I hope you get the same results on the 20th. The "trigger shot" is a HCG shot that is given before the retrieval. I think some clinics do it and some don't. I am waiting till this Monday to do a hpt.

[tp420]

I never had the trigger shot, I done Lupron, Follistem, Menopur and Ovidrel and now I am taking endometrim vaginally 3 times a day, I have been doing it since the day after my retrieval and it is getting old. but i will do whatever it takes. you must be a really strong person to wait until monday to do your HPT good luck and keep me posted on monday,

[DocR]

Hi Ladies!
This is my first posting. I enjoyed reading all of your postings.
I am 7dp3dt. I had 2 embryos transferred, a 5 cell and 8 cell. I am 30 yo with diminished ovarian reserve. This is our first IVF cycle. I will have my beta on Thursday March 19.

FLGIRLAZ- I am one day behind you!!! Good luck to you. Let me know how your HPT comes out Monday. I am too scared. I am not buying any! This is the longest 2 weeks of my life. I am an eye doctor and I decided to take a week off after transfer ( I had the week before transfer off also as we had to go 6 hours from home to the clinic and we stayed in a hotel there all week)......will March 19 ever come??

tp420- Ovidrel is the same as a trigger shot. It contains HcG, which is the same hormone that HPT's detect in urine to determine pregnancy. That is why you may het a false positive if you test too early. it takes up to 2 weeks for the Ovidrel HcG to clear he system and your natural HCG(if preganant) to take over. That is why the docs caution against taking HPT's after IVF. This is already such an emotionally rollercoaster! Good luck to you!
DocR

[ugogirl]

I'm 41 and have had 2 preg natural both ended in miscarriage with my x-husband. My new husband has sperm problems so we had to do IVF with ISCI. We did a 3dt on 03/04 2 embro with great quailty my test date is 03/18. I have had some brown and light pink spotting with cramps like my cycle is going to start but it hasn't. Today was the day I was suppose to get my cycle. It has not come. I took a HPT 03/14/09 it was neg. Do you still think I have a chance of being preg. DD

[FLGIRLAZ]

Well ladies I broke down and took 2 hpt test this morning, it did come back positive but still know that it might be a false positive. I took a First Response normal test and also a First Response digital and both were positive. I heard that they were the best at picking up the hormones. I just texted my nurse at the clinic asking if I could get a positive result today and she just wrote me back that it is possible and most likely a true positive, still nervous though! It is so comforting knowing that we all are going through this together and we understand what it is like to go through what we are going through,

tp420: How are you holding up? Have you took anymore HPT?

DocR: I think it is a good idea that you took off work. I am a stay at home wife (hope to be mom) and don't know how I would handle all of this if I did work. I have been really tired in the last few days, lots of cramping and craving a lot of sweets (and normally I dont like sweets). What time is your appt. on the 19th? Mine on the 18th is at 8:30AM. Do you have any other children?

ugogirl: Yes I believe you still have a chance! It could be a false negative and remember to keep "believing". I to have a lot of cramping which I heard is a good thing and also spotting is a good thing which happens sometimes when the embryos are at the implementation stage. I on the other hand have not had any spotting but some woman just don't! What time is your appt. on the 18th?

[Baby4Shellbie]

Hello Everyone!

This is my first post...I am 1dp3dt...This was our first IVF experience.  We did IUI 3x (resulting in 2 m/c).  We had our ER on Weds and they got 16 eggs!  Unfortunately only 4 of the 16 were mature...of the 4 only3 fertilized and yesterday we found out that only 2 were Grade 1.  While I'm happy to have 2, I was still disappointed that we didn't have any to freeze (they are going to still watch the last one until Weds this week, just in case).  So we transfered 2 yesterday and I am a NERVOUS wreck!!  

So I saw the name of this forum and thought you all could share what you felt/didn't feel...or if anyone has any advice/feedback, I'd love to hear it!!

Baby Dust to all!!!

[DocR]

WOW!! I am so happy for you! I hope this it is a true positive. My hubby and I do not have any children....yet. I am so glad I came across this site also, in order to go through this waiting period with others. My appt is Thursday at 8am. I am so anxious/excited. I have felt completely normal, aside from lazy since I have been unable to continue my rigorous exercise program. Boobs are tender, but I attribute to Progesterone. Aagain, i am so happy for you! I am sure you will be repeating HPT's daily...keep me updated. My hubby really doesn't want me to take one, says it will just get me upset. I am a total type A personality and so this is killing me!

[DocR]

Hi ugogirl! Don't freak out! The RE's caution against using HPT's because you may get a false positive or negative. In your case, a false negative may mean that the HCG that you had just before retrieval (usually 35 hours before) may be out of your system and your body has not made enough yet to register a positive on a HPT. It varies among individuals and you have to remain optomistic. I will pray for you! FLGIRLAZ, you and I all had our transfers within a few days of one another!!!  The waiting and wondering is terrible!

[DocR]

Welcome, I just joined the group yesterday and it has been such a lifesaver. I had my transfer 8 days ago and only had two embies (more than the doc thought possible). It only takes one to have a baby!

[Leatha]

Hello to all,
I just found this site because I was looking for some answers.  I just had a 3 day transfer done on Friday, and so far I have not  had any pregnancy symptoms.  I am really worried.  I had two embryos transfered and I know they probably have not implanted yet I figured I would have felt somethig by now.  I know that I should probably  just relax but man oh man is that hard to do.  When should I expect some sypmtoms?  Any info would be helpful,
Thanks

[DocR]

Hi! I am new to this, I am 8dp3dt, first time IVF. I have heard that some people have cramping, and some spotting. But, the embryo does not try to implant until 3-4 days after transfer...I think. So, you definantly will not have any symptoms yet! No worries!  I had cramping pretty bad on day 4 and was soooo tired. Boobs are tender but progesterone causes that also/ So, lay back, relax. I have my beta on Thursday, when is yours?
Is this your first IVF?
How many eggs/ embies did you get and how many transferred?
Best of luck to you!

[Leatha]

Hi,
This is my third IVF the first two didn't even get to the transfer stage, the eggs just didn't want to develop.  So this is the first transfer I did.  I had a total of 7 eggs fertilized and so we transferred two on Friday and the rest we froze.  I have my beta on the 27th....it seems like an eternity to wait that long.....I am so paranoid about doing anything physical, I don't even want to risk vacumming.....and I have two dogs.....lol.......
thanks for your support
Leatha

[DocR]

I took it easy for a week after transfer. I did research and while bedrest is not credited with increased odds of pregnancy following IVF, it did caution against vacuuming and lifting. Avoid strenuous activities. Take it easy!!! Good luck. We will have to stay in touch.

[FLGIRLAZ]

So I broke down tonight and took another HPT, the pink line was even brighter than it was this morning!!! I want to be excited but still very cautious that it is false. Tomorrow is the day my nurse said that the test would be likely a true positive! So needless to say, I will be taking another HPT tomorrow morning. I will see my nurse tomorrow night when she comes over to give me my progesterone shot and what her opinion is.

DocR: Thank you for your support!! This has been a very drawn out experience and I 2 am a type "A" personality. My husband also did not want me to take a hpt till tomorrow but I went ahead and bought one yesterday and took it this morning without telling him. After about 2 hours and taking the 2 test, I finally told him they were positive but reminded him that they might be a false positive. You only have 3 full days to go and you have been so patient this long that I know you will be fine in the next few days! I would take a hpt tomorrow night if you think it will make you feel better but remember you have to stay strong and know that it might be a false negative!!!

Leatha: I am exactly the same way as you with not wanting to do anything because of the possibilty of lowering my chance of getting pregnant. I have 3 inside dogs and my floor is disgusting but I am not going to do any stinuious activity that might hurt this process!
As for the symtoms:
1-4dpt- I felt very bloated, a little crampy and boobs were VERY sensitive
4-6dpt- Still felt crampy at times but besides that felt great, boobs still felt very sensitive. Night of 5dpt, I had a very sharp pain under my left rib followed by more cramping
7-9dpt- getting very tired if I walk very far. Nausea comes and goes pretty fast, craving sweets and still have cramping.

ALL: If you have any questions that you would like me to ask my nurse tomorrow, let me know!! Keep positive and know that we are in this together!!!

[Leatha]

Hi,

Well I got up this morning feeling good and figured I better tackle "mount washmore"  I put a load of laundry in emptied the dishwasher and was buzzing around the house.....then I started to feel crampy...yikes...so I dropped everything and am now sitting down.

FLGIRLAZ....I too am at home full time....we have one daughter aged 5 (almost six) that we concieved in the "old fashioned traditional way"  so to go through 4 years  of infertility was perplexing for us.....BUT I was 38 when I had my first child and have been ttc since I was 40.....I am now 44.....so we figured it's age related.....you must be so excited about your beta coming up...TODAY.....and your nurse comes over to give you your injection.....how lucky.....either I do it myself or my husband does it.....it hurts more when my husband does it, I guess because when I do it I can actually see that HUGE needle going into my butt :)

DocR:  Thanks for your comments and I should have read your post before I started my laundry this morning..I am just going to chill out today and do a puzzle with my daughter....I still don't have any symptoms....well I think that my uterus seems "creaky" ....my boobs are NOT sore....and as I mentioned above I have been pregnant before so I know what to expect....maybe that's what the problem is I expect to feel pregnant and its only been since Friday.   How do you count days post transfer....I had my transfer done on Friday so do I count Friday as day 1 or do I count Saturday as 1dpt?

Babyf4Shellbie:  I agree that "it only takes one"  that has been my mantra since my cycle started for this whole procedure....when do you do your beta?

Thank you ladies, I told my husband I can't believe I haven't found an online support group sooner....this whole ordeal (all the IUI's and IVF's) have been private between my husband and myself....not even my girlfriends or family know so we haven't "come out" yet, so "HUGS" to all for being so understanding.

Leatha

[tp420]

I have done another HPT and it came out positive the line was darker the last one. I am so excited I can't wait until Friday to get my blood test so I can tell our family, Good luck to ya.

[willowapollo]

Hi, I did my first IVF in Feb.  I did a day 3 transfer also, I am now pregnant.  So it does work.  It really just depends on how your embryos look and how you body excepts or doesn't except it.  I hope it works for you to!

[Baby4Shellbie]

Thanks so much for the warm welcome and wishes....I am looking forward to hearing how both of you are doing.  Truck loads of baby dust to you both!

[DocR]

We kept it a "secret" as well. Only when we learned that we would be gone for a week to Chicago for the IVF did we tell my family. I have 4 siblings and there are already 9 nieces/nephews and they are still coming... I had this fairytale planned that we would surprise everyone when I was at least 12 weeks along....That is how I thought it would work out. But that was when we started ttc 2 years ago. Little did I know how naive and wrong I was. I am glad we never told anyone we were ttc. Since we started trying, 11 of my closest friends have gotten pregnant or have delivered. I was so thankful every time each one announced their news that I had not told them what we were going through. However, there are a few things i have learned since going through this ordeal #1 NEVER ask someone when they are starting a family!!! #2 NEVER talk about how easily you got pregnant. I cannot tell you how many times I have had to hear that it just happened the first month that they tried. I have been hurt so many times by people's rudeness!!  

IVF has surely robbed me of the "fun" of ttc=)

Also, I didn't mention that my younger sister had IVF for endometriosis. Her first attempt was successful and she has a little girl that is 2. She tried again with frozen embryo and was not successful last year. She took a HPT day 12 and we celebrated, too soon..... She may try again later this year.

I hope you all are taking it easy. I went back to work today and my patients were all asking about my 2 week "vacation". We usually go somewhere crazy like Russia, Hawaii, etc. So they couldn't understand why I would take 2 weeks off in March for no particular reason. Hard to lie! Crazy busy catching up and so the week will go by faster now.
I don't know if you share this feeling FLGIRLAZ, but I am so tired of waiting, I just need to know!!!! Either way, I am going to have to get on with my life and I am seeking the normalcy again. I need to come home and workout,etc. I feel so useless!!! Like something has taken over me and I have no control. I may have mentioned previously, but I have never taken any medications except an occassional antibiotic, so i feel as if I am abusing my body, like I am forcing it to do something it isn't supossed to, and feeling guilty for it. Who knows, just my dang hormones talking.

[Leatha]

I can totally relate to you post.  I get so many people (even just last week) that say so when are you going to have another baby.....likes it their business what my reproductive timetable is......I agree with you I NEVER ask anyone when they plan on having children....they may be trying (like me)......people are extremely nosy and feel like it their right to ask such personal questions...like strangers touching a pregnant womans belly!!!!..but that being said I know they don't do it to be mean.....I think they feel like they will have some influence on me as if their comments will motivate me to get trying....it's actually quite funny....sometimes I feel like saying "oh what a good idea I will go see my husband right now and get him into the sack" :)

I know that IVF is not the most romantic way to concieve...I have to laugh because when I did my transfer on Friday I had my legs in stirrups with everything on display my doctor and the embryogist looking between my legs like they had just unearthed the lost tomb of King Tut.  The way they were looking at me "down there" ....well it was like I had the most fascinating genetalia that they had ever seen.....then all of a sudden I had six other people in the room with me.....my uterus in full display on the monitor and poof once those little beauties were released inside of me it was like full retreat everybody left and they wiped my stomach off and said those magic words "okay you can go to the bathroom now" ......aaaaaahhhhh the relief.

So DocR don't dispair the end result is the most important thing....don't let the process get you down.....pretty soon you will get the result that you want and none of this process will matter any more......and yes I totally agree with you I want to work out and yes I want to vacuum up the three inches of dog hair on my floor but I will wait until I know that I won't do anything to put this pregnancy in jeopardy.....besides your time is almost upon you and I have to wait until the 27th to find out.  But boy oh boy those hormones sure do a number on us don't they.

Leatha

[DocR]

You made me laugh! The transfer scenario is so true! My Mom went through this with my sis and her hubby and so we invited her to go with us as well. She kept me busy on the in between days while my husband worked at the hotel.  I described the transfer exactly the same. They kept telling me to relax, finally I told doc I would pee if I relaxed!!! Ha!

[DocR]

one more thing!! NO VACUUMING!!!!

[Leatha]

Hee hee hee.....yes it's good to laugh.....good luck on Thursday!

Leatha

[Leatha]

No worries about vacumming it's not my favourite activity anyways....those dust bunnies are like tumble weeds flying through my house....I expect anyday the dogs to start chasing them :)  The other night my husband practically went through a whole lint roller just the get the hair build up off our coats......aaahhh the joys of pets.

[SoHopeful]

Hi there,

I'm so glad to have run across this site.  reading everyones notes have been so comforting!  I'm 8dpt, day 3 transfer.  on day 3 or 4 I started getting small sharp pains and some cramping, very tired.  Now back to work and I sometimes feel very weak...still feeling the pains and cramping.  I go for my first Beta on Thursday and again on the 23rd (not sure why they run two).  This is my fourth IVF cycle.  I'm now 43 and we decided to go with a donor this go around....this is our last hope!  Trying to stay positive/hopeful but, it sometimes is very difficult with our past history.

[Leatha]

Hi and welcome,
I am new to this group as well but from what I can tell we are all in the same boat, we are all at various staging of trying to create a family.  My husband and I have gone through about two years of trying on our own to get pregnant and then went through two years of various fertility treatments, starting with IUI's then graduating to IVF which I went through twice without success.....then we went to the ulitmate level which is egg donation....that was the hardest thing I have had to do....find a donor....actually find someone who would "give" me their chromosomes so I could have a baby with my husband.   So I know what you are going through, not only are we all dealing with fertility issues but the ladies here who turn to egg donation have another issue to grapple with.....everyone wants their own genetic child but at this point egg donation is a much more appealing option for us than adoption only because I can still nurture this child in my womb and create a sense for this baby that they are wanted.  Good luck on Thursday with your beta and keep us up to date, I do mine next Friday the 27th and if it's positive I have to do another one on the 30th.....I guess they want to check that the Hcg levels are still increasing.
Leatha

[DocR]

Tomorrow is the big day for you! I will be praying for you, although we are sure a BFP is coming your way!! Let us know!

[FLGIRLAZ]

Ladies, sorry that I did not blog any yesterday. I did 2 hpt and both came back VERY positive. My nurse came over last night and she seemed very excited and positive at my outcome with the HPT (yes, I kept them all, so I could show her the progress of the pink line), about 5 minutes after she left, I went to the bathroom and there is was.. Brownish discharge on the tp. I freaked! I texted her right away and she told me as long as it was not bright red then it should be OK. We exchanged text for about 30 minutes and then she called. I explained exactly what I saw and let her know I was having some cramping like I was about to start my period. She immediately put me on bed rest and told me she wanted me to come in this morning to do my blood test instead of the 18th. I continued to have the same brown spotting the rest of the night with cramping. The discharge was only noticeable when I would go to the restroom and wipe.

The reasons for brown spotting that she said were:
*Possible old blood from implementation
*Possibility that it is excess progesterone
*Possible that the baby(ies) are growing
*Possibly that I could be miscarrying one
*Possibility that I am miscarrying both

Needless to say, I could not sleep very long last night. I woke up around 2:30 in a panic just knowing that I was miscarrying, so I got on the computer and started to google. I found everything and anything related to the subject. Most described that it is only bad when it turned into fresh blood.

I got to the DR office around 8AM this morning for my blood work and my nurse was so comforting and positive. She said she stayed up till around midnight last night waiting on a phone call from me stating that the discharge turned into bright blood but was very happy to know that I was still only having brown. She said a high HG level would be a good sign but the real sign would be on the 19th to see if my numbers would go up. I received my call from her around 12PM saying that my level was at 150 and she was VERY pleased with that number. The normal numbers should be from 50-150 on 12dpt (which would be tomorrow for me). She stated that I am either carrying twins or have 1 really healthy baby. She still wants me to remain on bed rest till Thur. when I go in and get my 2nd blood work done as a precaution. She said she was very pleased with my numbers and thinks everything will be fine.

I am still so scared that something is going to go wrong that I will not allow for myself to get excited about being pregnant. The brown discharge is still there but very very light now and sometimes nonexistent when I go to the restroom. Looks like it will be another long day tomorrow sitting in bed with my 3 dogs. UGH!

[SoHopeful]

Thank you so much for your note and welcome!

All that you shared about about becoming an IP for a donor is so true.  Did you have an easy time finding a donor and an agency?  I know there will be a lot more unexpected/unprepared emotions to come as we start our nine months!  Much luck to you on the 27th!

[DocR]

yeah yeah yeah!!!! Sorry for the stress that you are going through right now...but you are preggo!!!!! I am so excited, smiling from ear to ear!  I have been waiting to hear from you..been worried about you. Take it easy and celebrate. You are going to be fine. I feel certain.

I am still holding out til Thursday for the beta...but feeling a little different. My boobs are no longer sore...a little bummed, I guess! We'll see!

Congrats!!!

[babypie]

hello!  ihave been following all oy the conversations and i am so happy for all who are getting BFP!!!!  i too did a 3dt and am 7dpt wiht beta on 03/23. this is my second ivf, the first failed. we have been ttc for 4 years and have no children. i am getting really scared because i am starting to feel exactly the way i did with the first ivf, like AF is on the way.  i alway get sharp lower back cramps when AF if going to start in a few days and that is what i feel again. i am freaking out. i am thinking of doing hpt this weekend so if beta is negative on Monday i can prepare myself for it.

we only got 3 eggs any i thank God that all 3 fertilized. i had a 5 cell with a grade of 3, a 6 cell with a grade of 3, and  a7 cell with a grade of 4.  my re center's scale is 1-4 with 4 being the best. can i get prego with these embryos? did anyone else who got prego experience the lower back pains around 7dpt? should i do HPT?

[Leatha]

Stay in bed and rest.....it is exciting and scary at the same time......but those numbers are what you can think about.......that's the thing to focus on......imagine maybe 2 babies....how wonderful......enjoy snuggling with your dogs.

[FLGIRLAZ]

Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot. I want to be excited but am so scared to let myself. After Thur. after seeing the numbers, that will determine if I will finally let down my guard and be excited about the baby(ies). This road has been so long and if something happens this time then we will go at it again (still have 11 frozen embryos) but my patience are starting to wear thin and I am sooooo tired of waiting! Brown spotting is almost non existent and hoping that it does not come back. Also been having waves of nausea. As for my boobs, they really are not that sensitive but have gotten huge!

DocR: What coast do you live on? I live in AZ and my appt. on Thursday is at 8AM. You wont receive your numbers for 4 hours after the test but please let us know as soon as possible. How are you doing with working this week? I really wouldn't worry about having symptoms because I truly did not have that many except for my boobs getting big. Know I will be thinking and praying for you to make your dream a reality!!!

[Leatha]

The egg donor part for me was the most stressful part of infertility.  I could handle the whole process of injections and u/s and bloodwork and travelling because my clinic was not in the same city BUT when we had to take it to this next level that was stressful.  I live in Canada so our laws on egg donation are different than in the US.  The clinic that I started out with (and am not with now) put the responsilbility on me to find my own donor.  That's all fine and dandy but I didn't have a database to choose from so I had to put my own ads out and do my own screening......talk about STRESS.   Some people were interested and then they just stopped corresponding....some donors just didn't match....whew....anyways to make a long story short I did find an new agency in Canada with ladies who were already screened and interested in this process.   So I did find a wonderful donor with whom I am in contact with and we have developed a lovely relationship.....so in the end sometimes we have to go through what we go through to get to the place where we are. As for the next nine months......all I can see right now is the next two weeks :)  

[Leatha]

We all seem to worry about something during this 2WW.  My worry is no symptoms at all......and the advice that I have received from this wonderful group is to relax....that is the best thing we can do for our embies inside of us right now....of course that is so EASY to say and so HARD to do....but the 23rd will get here for you and the 27th will get here for me no matter how much extra stress we add to our already stressful wait. I hope and pray for everyone on this site that we can all celebrate together with BFP's.
As far as the hpt that is up to you but I agree with you about being prepared for the beta result and I plan on doing a hpt on the morning of the 27th.....just to be prepared,

[Leatha]

Okay, so now I am 5dpt and I am starting to feel some achy/crampy feelings as if I am about to menstrate.......and I feel hormonal and want to just bawl my eyes out!!!!!

[Baby4Shellbie]

Hey there...that is good..I think!  I am 4dpt and started to feeling little twinges last night...not sure what is going on...

Tons of baby dust!

[DocR]

Well, I am still holding up. Tomorrow morning is my beta. I am no longer symptomatic, boobs not very tender and now I have headaches. I am so confused. You know, we all try to figure out every symptom just loking for a tiny thread to hold on to! My hubby is the most patient and kind man. He is so optomistic...I need some of that!!

Leatha, That is exactly how I felt on day 9 or 10, like such a baby. However, since I see many patients all day, I have to keep my composure and then I let it all out at night. What a beast I was for a few evenings just before bed=) My cramping has subsided.

FLGIRLAZ
I am in Southern Indiana, I think you are 3 hours behind our time. I am so excited for you!!! Please celebrate, even though on bed rest!=) I will let you all know when I find out my results tomorrow...so should I take HPT before I go tomorrow???

[SoHopeful]

My appointment is on the same day as yours, 8 AM California time.  I'm so excited for you both and wish wonderful news for us all.

[Leatha]

Good luck everyone tommorrow, tons of SSBD to all !!!!!!!

DocR if you don't take a HPT before you go for your beta tomrrow you have more self control than me that's for sure.  I am really good at delayed gratification but I plan on doing a HPT on the morning of my beta.  Please let us know how things go we are all thinking of you.

FLGIRLAZ  how's the bed rest going.....do you have to go in for any more blood work?

[babypie]

flgirlaz and docr ..best of luck tomorrow! i am sending tons off SSBD your way!

leatha i feel like that too. i cry overe nothing. i am alsoe haveing a lot of back cramps. anyone else have this symptom?

[FLGIRLAZ]

DocR: You made it!!!! You not have less than 24hrs till when you finally get to know you are officially pregnant!! I think taking a hpt tomorrow morning would be a good idea but remember that it can be a false negative if you get one!! As of right now, I stopped spotting brown. Everyone who I have talked to that has a baby says it is very very normal to spot but it still scared me. You should get ur test results back at around 11:30EST so I will be thinking about you the entire time and anxious to hear your results!!!!

SoHopeful: Thank you for your well wishes!!!! I had my first beta on Tuesday and am more scared about the one tomorrow. That is when they can see if your numbers will double or not and also will have a indication on if you are having 1 baby or 2. Stay strong and try to sleep some tonight. I had the worse time on Monday night being able to sleep because I was so anxious to find out and know my numbers!

Leatha: Bed rest is BORING. I am not the type of person that can just sit around the house and do nothing. I feel so helpless! My  2nd beta appt. is at 8AM tomorrow morning. I think this wait is worse that the 12dpt wait. This day has went by soooooo slow. How are you doing? You can actually take your hpt test the day before and that can be a true positive. Try and keep busy while you can!!!

babypie: Thank you for thinking of us!! I have been having back cramps since 5dpt and still have them now at 12dpt.

[DocR]

BFN today. Devastating. I am signing off. Good luck to you all.

[FLGIRLAZ]

I am so sorry! Have faith and it will happen!!! Let me know if you ever need someone to talk to!!!! My thoughts are with you!!!

[Leatha]

Good thoughts and good energy being sent your way.

[babypie]

so sorry that you did not get good news today, i know how difficult it is. please try to stay hopeful and positive, good things will come your way.

[zip78852]

hi i am going through what all of you went through  just a little behind i am in my 5 th day of stimulation i am going to get ivf i have an appointment on sat to see if i am going to have my retrieval of the follicules on march 23 or not today i went in and i still have then quite small they are 11 and 8,9 about 7 in total but it has been hell cramps from the growth and well just the tension of the whole thing ot takes the best of  of anyone but hopeful and praying that alll of this is worth it

I LOVE HOW EVERYBODY JUST STICKS TOGETHER BECAUSE THIS WAY IT IS EASIER TO CARRY IT HUGE TASK       GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Leatha]

Hi and welcome, yes the whole IVF thing can be overwhelming there are so many emotions involved not the mention the physical discomfort.  Good luck with your retrieval and let us know how it went.
Leatha

[Leatha]

Well I am at my half way point....next Friday I get my beta done.....I still don't have any real symptoms except for a occasional twinge in my uterus.

babypie and Baby4Shelbie how are you guys doing......hope you are feeling okay...I know that we are all pretty close to our betas now.....have you guys done any hpt yet?

FLGIRLAZ and Sohopeful.....I hope everything went well with your betas.....I am thinking about you guys.

[FLGIRLAZ]

You are almost there!!!! What helped me get through with everything is that I did plan on getting a NFP and what I was going to do in my next steps. It trully helped me get through those last days with knowing a plan of action.

My blood work yesterday came back great. My levels went from 149 on 11dpt to 489 on 13dpt. Since the numbers pretty much tripled, they are still pretty much betting that it is twins. I finally got excited and now know I am pregnant finally. I still am having cramps but NO brown spotting (none for 48 hours now) and the nausea is now constantly there! They say the cramping is fine because it just means the uterus is growing and my body is getting ready for baby(ies). I have a U/S on the 27th (next Friday) @ 11AM to find out how many babies that we are actually having.  After my U/S, I will be jumping on a plane to FL to go see my family for my sister-in-laws baby shower and after the shower on Sat. I am going to show everyone the ultrasound and let them in on the good news. My parents are the only ones that know in my family as I tried to lower my stress level during this process by only telling them and 2 close friends.

Ladies, keep on believing and know a plan of action if it does not work this time. It really helped. Always remember that everything happens for a reason and yes this is a long process in which is very stressful and emotional but will be worth it in the end!

[Leatha]

I am so happy for you right now....how unbelievably exciting......oh girl....I don't have words for you right now.....and maybe twins...oh the joy.  And yes this is a process where you can go to the highest of highs (like you right now) and at times the lowest of lows (I have been there!!!).  Your comment about cramping being the uterus growing has given me hope....because that is the only thing I have felt in the last week.  Next Friday is going to be quite a day and the celebration on Saturday after the shower will be fabulous. What is your EDD?  What part of Florida is your family from....we just bought a house in Ocala Florida that we will be using during the winter months......Ontario winters are just to cold for me to handle anymore!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us.

[babypie]

hello friend!  i go for my beta on Monday and I am very scared because i think AF is going to start. i still hope i will get good news. i am still having back pain and some cramps. boob soreness went away but i think it was just from the meds anyway.

hope everyone is doing will. this is a wonderful place to get support. it is really helping me through this difficult and stressful time.

[Leatha]

Hi glad to hear from you......this is such a nerve racking time isn't it.  You are so close just a little longer until Monday...are you planning on doing a hpt?  I am so tempted to do one NOW but I am scared of what the result would be and if it's -- then I will be even more stressed out and if it's + I probably won't believe it because it's too early.......so I might as well just not do one.....BUT I will do one on Friday morning just before my beta.

I agree with you about this site, all the members are wonderful and so understanding, everyone here is coming from the same place so we all "know" on some level what is going on with each other. There is no explaining that needs to be done....they are just there when  you need them.

I'm sending super sticky babydust your way.

[babloo3]

I did 4 IUIs (negative) :(.... Started with an IVF module.... AM in 4th day of Recagon Injection... Waiting with hope to have good eggs

[DocR]

I was just checking in on everyone. I want to thank you all for your supprot throughout this process. Yesterday was very difficult for me.I had to work and no one likes a bitchy doctor so I once again had to put my "game face" on and get through it. It is especially hard because my office manager is 10 weeks pregnant with her second child and she is unwed, drives a 15 year old car that could break down at any minute and smokes!!!!! It just makes me so incredibly mad and harder for me to understand why not me??? I did it all by the book. My husband and I have more love than imaginable for a child, we built our dream home planning for our family, We bought the safest SUV on the market...I was prepared. Then we started trying only to find out that this was not going to be easy, or maybe not even possible. What gives?!? I have to figure out how to channel my anger. I have never been an angry person and have never questioned the power of God, until now. i have a fabulous support system with my husband, parents and siblings, but they have many children, so they cannot remotely understand. We have to decide if this is somehting we want to do again. The doctor called me the night of thr BFN and reccomnded we consider trying again in May. My hubby and I are going on vacation again in April on a cruise so I have that to look forward to, and get in shape for.

Babypie, How did your beta turn out? I have been praying for you and hope that you are celebrating like FLGIRLAZ.

FLGIRLAZ How are you feeling? Did you get clearance off bedrest yesterday?? I know you ae bored but it sounds like that is a work you will never use again in about 8 more months!!! Twins would be so amazing. Did they use 2 embies or did one split??

Leatha, Thank you for your kind message. How many IVF cycles have you had?

[FLGIRLAZ]

DocR: You have to believe that this WILL happen for you! We were prepared to do the treatments as long as necessary to have our dream come true. We also considered adopting in a few years but also keep trying with the IVF. With having that plan it trully did make the process easier. Like you, all of my siblings have children and non ever had a problem getting pregnant. It was always a joke in my family with my mom and my sisters that, if they thought about getting pregnant then they would be pregnant. NO ONE ever had to endure what my husband and I have been going through. Early on, we made the decision to only tell my parents of our handicap of getting pregnant. My mom was very supportive and is a great ear to talk to who tried to understand. She actually flew out from FL for 2 weeks when we had the retrieval and transfer. My husband is wonderful but he has a very demanding job so needless to say I am not sure how I would of got through those 2 weeks without her. With her helpful words and positive outlook on our adventure, she helped me relax and helped me realized that this was going to happen as long as my husband and I believed! What also helped me in those 2 weeks to keep busy and not think about my blood test was that last Saturday (3 days after my mom left), my husband and I went to Vegas to see our son (from a previous marriage of his) compete in a national BMX race. It really did help for the 2ww! Like you, I have people in my life that are pregnant which made this journey harder. My sister-in-law is due in May and every time I would go back to FL, She wold ALWAYS ask "are you pregnant yet?" It would make me so mad and upset! How rude is it to ask someone, if I was pregnant then I would tell you!!!!
When I found out your news, I was in shock as much as you were! I just knew you would be pregnant and you will!
They did put 2 embryo's in and not sure if 1 split or if both took! I am officially off bed rest which is wonderful but can not do 2 much since I get very tired, very easily. I am looking forward to the U/S on Friday to find out if it is indeed twins or if it is 1. I am happy either way but still very scared that something is going to happen!
Also another thing you might want to look in 2 is the success rate of your DR. When we started this journey, I made sure that our clinic was one of the best in the West and that they are very conservative. The clinic has actually only had 3 NFP for 2009 on all IUI's and IVF which is insane in the industry. So I believe that the clinic played a HUGE role on our positive! You might want to look into other clinics in your area and compare them to your current clinic. A lot of clinics do this process many different ways, with different meds. Also another thing that I did was I went and had acupuncture twice a week for about 6 weeks prior to the transfer. It was alittle pricey but I did read that it helped your chances of getting a positive outcome. He also came on the day of transfer and did a treatment before and after and did 1 more 5 days after the transfer. I believe that it did work!
Please don't give up and know that we are here for you! Also, please stay part of this group as I would miss talking to you if you decided to stop blogging!!

Leatha: Thank you so much for your support! Our EDD is 11/23 which is my moms birthday. I was actually born in raised in St. Augustine, FL where most of my family still resides. I am actually a little nervous on telling my family that we are expecting. Everyone will be very excited except for my middle sister who is very jealous by nature and likes to be the center of the attention (she has 3 kids of her own already). I just know she is going to have a meltdown next Sat because of the reality that everything is not about her! the news is going to push her over the edge! But you know what "who cares", she needs to grow up! Ocala is not from St. Aug. It is really pretty there!
As for the symptoms, I have daily cramping! My boobs are not very sensitive anymore and I did have a positive! So go figure! Everyone is different so I would not get 2 depressed on if you do have symptoms or not! You have 1 more week 2 go and I would recommend to keep busy! Drink tons of water and Gatorade and you 2 should look into acupuncture!I am praying for you and will be anxiously waiting on hearing the results!


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[Leatha]

Hello and what wonderful posts to read!

DocR welcome back it was nice to hear from you again. The rollar coaster ride of this fertility journey brings you way up and way down....and I agree nobody likes a bitchy doctor :) :) :) ....smiles...it's hard being "on" for other people when you yourself are in "the depths of despair"  Grieving is a part of the process and take as long as you need but don't give up.  We took two years of ttc on our own then I realized we needed to get some sort of intervention happening.....we did 6 IUI's then  2 IVF cycles......all were BFN.....between each cycle I would often ask myself "do I want to continue"  and the answer was always YES (once I had a little greiving time...with tons of tears and "why me" grieving)  This is my third IVF cycle and this time I went to the ultimate level and we used donor eggs.....so hon don't give up.....I believe that we all have a point where we say "enough" but I think you owe it to yourself (and to your future children) to keep on this path.   Hugs to you.  Go do a workout and get out all your frustrations and just think you will be that much better prepared for the next cycle.

FLGIRLAZ, glad to hear that bed rest is history and that your numbers are heading in the right direction.  We have been to St. Augustine a couple of times and we go specifically to eat at "The Present Moment Cafe"....have you heard about it....it's a vegetarian/raw food place that has a restaurant and a "market" right beside it.  And don't let the relatives bother you next weekend....this is your moment of glory and enjoy and bask in all the wonderful energy the universe has to offer...as each and every pregnant woman deserves.

Ladies keep the updates coming it is so comforting to know that there are others out there to lean on (and vise versa).

My symptom update is still pretty lame.....my uterus had occasional twinges still and my breasts sometimes feel tender but I think that it is because I check them so flippin often to see if they are tender that I'm probably "making" them tender....LOL...

On another note.....do you think we should start a new thread....this one is getting a little long to scroll down.....just a thought.....maybe the next one to post could open up a new thread relating to "cycle updates"  that way it won't be as long.

[babypie]

Hello everyone!

FLGIRLAZ:  congrats on the awesome news twins.. so very exciting. i hope everything continues to go well ane i wish you a very healthy pregnancy.
11/23 will be here before you know it and it will be one of the best days of your life. i am truly happy for you!!

Leatha:  hi there!  i am doing ok. all symptoms have all of a sudden disappeared so i have no idea what to think. i was going to do HPT on Monday but my beta is at 8:30am  Monday so i am not going to bother. it will just stress me out even more.  What day is your Beta?? how are you feeling??

DocR: good to hear from you i hope you are doing good. i have my beta on monday the 23 so it is coming up.  i am hoping for the best but most of the week i felt like AF was in route and now i don't really feel anything so who knows.

i am sending a ton of  SSBD to everyone and a big hug:) talk to everyone tomorrow!

[zip78852]

leatha  thanks for writing back in deed it is a long and stressful journey cuz i was 237lbs. about 2 yrs ago and i started to try with a dr. in mexico since i live in tx right on the border i tryed with clomid and shots but the dr, said i was not going to be able to get pregnant with the weight i had so guess what i went  on a diet i lost 45 lbs so well i went crazy now i weigh 170 lbs after about 10 months i went back to the  dr, he got all excited about my loss and we started the treatments again but nothing   he said that my ovaries were very stuborn and that my only chance was ivf  so thats why i went to a clinic in san antonio tx and my story well i said it above   today sat.  was 7th day of the stimulation remember that i told you that they the follicels were one was bigger and the rest were small today i had six  good ones they were size 14  and my retreval is going as planed on wednesday or thursday  with the six  the symptoms are like a period the bloating  and the cramps but so far so good

for you good luck

Doc r     please dont loose hope i understand completly cuz all i went through the diet the meds the mood swings the whole thing and nothing   nothing   and my brother he has a 2 yr grilfriend  and they are not married and they were not trying and guess what yes they got pregnant and well they had to move the wedding day and they lost the deposits on the big wedding ceremony and had a small tiny tiny ceremony at my moms house,   but  the point is i was the one trying and nothing  and her well you get the point  well everything happens for a reason and i promise i am very happy for them  i think that this leaves you the thought thath if you stop thinking about it it will happen






  

[DocR]

I agree witrh leatha, lets start a new thread...i will name it Cycle Friends.

[zip78852]

hi I am so happy that you are doing well and that  you have a better attitude today and that is great so cheer on girl what practice do you do as a dr.    cuz      i was seeing a bone and joint cuz like if it is not enough with the ivf   i just had a knee scope  on feb 26  09   due t a memiscus tear  so what is it that you do        may GOD BLESS you   and you will see this is going to be your kucky shot    bye  

[NinaNY]

I just came back from my doctors office after my second transfer on 3/12/2009 and was told that the result came back negative.  The first IVF I did last year July was positive but after four months of been pregnant I had a miscarriage.  I am very devastated, will go back on Monday to meet with my doctor to found the course and what to do next.  But one thing for sure is that I won't give up.

[cindyandnic]

hi,i just had my first ivf done.my et was on 24/3/2009.so it is adready 3days after Et.today i have a little cramp and discomfort on and off.i did some googling and find outr most will say that's implantation sign that your uterus is stretching.so Im foolish enough to do a upt and find out that it was negative.does anyone have any idea??tomorrow afternoon i will be going back to my clinic to have my blood test done.hopefully everything goes on well.i need some advise from ppl that have some experience and anyone that can help me to ease my mind...thanks

[4everwealth]

Hello ladies. My DH and I have been trying to concieve for about 5 years now with no luck. I have done 2 unsuccessful IUIs and now we are thinking of doing the IVF. We both live in Africa and would prefer to do the IVF abroad, specifically the UK. I dont know if I can ask this question on Medhelp but I here goes; Can any of you recommend a good fertility clinic in the UK? We need all the help we can get in choosing the right clinic. Even if you'd rather not write the name, maybe you could give me tips on how to find a good clinic. Thanks. Baby dust to you all!!!

[mccrayz]

I had a 3 day transfer and had a bfp 10 days later. I had bg twins on 27 of May 2008. Yes, they just turned one. Our very 1st IVF and it took. We are so blessed. Don't give up because it could happen to you too.

[kristina1970]

I had One embryo . 10 cell grade 4. This was a 3dt and 7days later i got my 1st faint positive. Well since then I am all Pregnant.
So see not only can it happen the first time. IT only takes one Good Embie.
1st Beta June 1st was 337
2nd Beta June 3rd was 740.
I am 38 and Hubby is 44.....   I did do icsi and assisted hatching.,
Good Luck and have a good positive attitude

[angie81]

Hi I am on my 4th IVF with donor egg.  Today is 7 dpt of 3dt.  When does implantation start.  I transfered 3 embryo 8, 6,5.  I don't have any symptoms .  Should I feel anything?

[turner35]

could anyone tell me what happens if ivf doesnt work? how soon do you bleed??
can anyone help me...

[7thheavn]

I have had ivf 5 times now...ivf #1 bfn,ivf#2 bfp(she is now almost 2), ivf#3 chemical preg, ivf#4 bfn, ivf #5 bfn 8/13/09 today! woot..beta was 226 and ivf doc thinks twins...go for second beta on saturday but doc says number is strong!.....as far as the bleeding after the hormones...with my experience I started to bleed 1-3 days after i stopped the hormones when the cylcles failed.....God bless and baby dust to you soon!

[MaFille]

Hi everyone! I have read all the posts on here! Congratulations to all the ladies whom have gotten BFP!! To the ladies that have not had that result YET.. Your time will come!! God has a plan for everything and everyone!! I know it must be so discouraging, please keep hope and keep believing!!

I dont know how I will be perceived on this board.. If I do not belong, please tell me and I will graciously go somewhere else...

I am a mom of 2 girls and I have not had any difficulty conceiving..(We are VERY thankful).. I never quite knew much about infertility up until recently!

I am a surrogate! A gestational carrier. I had my transfer on Wednesday the 12th. They transfered 3; 3dt; one with (10 cells) (6 cell) (4 cell): with donor eggs and the intendant fathers sperm...

I am feeling as many of you have described! VERY crampy, feeling full, as though someone is pushing down on my bladder.. but again, I have been on Estrace, Progesterone Injections and progesterone Suppositorries for quite some time.. therefore i dont know what to think! (yes very early)....

To all that are waiting on BETAS, I wish you all the best of luck and truck loads of sticky dust! I have my first BETA scheduled for the 28th of August...

Again, I will not be offended if I do not belong here!

I have an amazing new found respect for anyone with infertility issues, You are all amazingly STRONG women!!!
Xoxo

[7thheavn]

Well I am new to this board as well MaF ...in my early years conceiving was never a problem.....then after my tubes were tied and I remarried and We had them reversed and it didnt work..all a sudden I was faced with infertility....so I know both sides. My hat go off to you if you are helping others with these issues and you as well are a VERY strong women...Thank you and God bless...and Im very ok with you being here...keep us posted! Baby dust to you and your new family :) xoxo

[mswolfe]

Wow... I truly enjoyed reading all the posts..To the ladies that were successful...congrats...to the ones that were not...God ALWAYS have a plan. I had my first 3 day transfer in January 09, it was successful it was a baby girl but ended in March... I just decided to do it again having my 2nd IVF transfer just yesterday. I'm currently on bed rest and awaiting my results in 2 weeks. The first time I had 8 embryos this time I ovulated before retrieval and only had 1 embryo. So we are prayerful that this one will work. And it too was a 3 day transfer.

[jewels996]

i am 43 years old mother of 3 and a grandmother of a four month old grandchild. So why am i on this site! I have been remarried for 10 years and had my tubes tied after my last child. My husband has no children. I had tubes reversed which ended in a miscarrage (miscarriage). We decieded 5 years later to try inveto. I was able to have 9 follicles retreived. Two of them matured and were said to have developed to 8 which was great. I had the transfer 13 . Lots of systems, tender breast, cramping and i took a pregnacy test 3 days in a row  starting day 10 of transfer and they all 3 were possitive. I have had some brownish, pinkish spotting and iam due for my blood work in 2 days. Ispotting is really bothering me. It is only in the morning then gone for the rest of the day. Iam on the progesteron and vivelle dot patches and they could be reason for spotting. Keep us in your prayers

[anna_raabe]

Hi Everyone .
Im new to this site and i read alot of this comments here and they all seems very good and positive. i had 2 blastocyts transfer on 5dt on 8-17-09 and its been 6 days and i dont feel anything but on 2nd and 3rd day i hve feel cramping  but now i dont feel anything im so worried that i might not pregnant. im only 24 and this is my first ivf my doc has retrieve 18 eggs from me and 14 of the eggs are mature enough  and 2 had been transfer already and he said that everythig is good but now i that im waiting i just got so worried and keep praying that on  my blood test it would be positve. im hoping for the best.  everyone one here are feeling the same as me when they have their ivf. good luck to everyone here and God Bless.

[7thheavn]

WOW..day 17dpo and beta level was almost 5000..had a sono and we are having TRIPLETS! wheeee...omg can you believe it...talk about being blessed :)). talked to hubby in afghanistan...I could see his face through the phone LOL he was so excited lol...he went to afghanistan before I go tmy BFP...and now he knows its triplets...WOW WOW WOW :)

BABY DUST TO ALL!

[mrsdee73]

I have embryo transfer on Friday 21st day 3.  we managed to get 2 embryo's, one was stronger than the other.

I am really impatient and really struggling with waiting 2 weeks for the test!! they gave me a home pregnancy test so not sure whether to plump for a blood test! we will see.

I have been having cramps in my stomach and very bloated.

this site has been great and reading the good and bad news from you guys has helped me.

big hugs to all Sarah x

[joenkris]

I am new to this community and just amazed at the support. I am in for ER tomorrow morning. My first IVF. Very nervous about egg quality and embryo report.

[jl987]

Thank goodness for this site.  I've been up all night these two weeks looking for answers while I wait for pregnancy test.  Don't really know all the terminology yet but wading through.  On our second IVF and I find out in 2 days for pregnancy test.  Going crazy.  We did two retrievals then froze everything because I had a huge cyst.  So had surgery and lost an ovary.  But we had 27 embryos waiting.  First IVF we got pregnant but then miscarried three days after test.  That time I got horrible cramps, lower back ache and sore breasts.  So I knew something was going on.  This time hardly any symptoms.  Some breast tenderness but no cramps or lower back pain.  I don't know if this is good or bad.  Last time at least we got pregnant and now I feel nothing.  I'm so worried and losing hope.  Now only 13 embryos left with 2 at blastocyst stage.  Hope we don't have to go to round three.  For anyone who did multiple IVF transfers, how long did you wait inbetween?  We didn't have to wait b/c all my little ones were frozen so we did back to back months.  -jl

[7thheavn]

all my iVF transfers were 3 day transfers and got pregnant 3 times out of 5 cycles. Baby dust to all! xxooxxoo

[Kathy421]

Hello -

Just got my BFP today - my beta is 105.
Had 3dt on Oct 3 with 4 embroyos with assisted hatching.
So yes, it is possible to get a BFP after 3dt.

Best of luck to you!

[7thheavn]

I have had several cycles, and pregnancies. It is not good to test HPT the first week...stay positive. The soonest I have been told to test is 2 days before blood test. Trust me I have done both LOL.

I am now 14 weeks 3 days pregnant with triplets. Our youngest IVF daughter turned 2 monday.

Oh, I m currently in the hosiptal 2 weeks so far..couldnt eat ANYTHING...being fed through TPN now and being monitored dauily.

Good luck BABY DUST.!! stay posivie mp ,atter what..it will happen when the time is right!

[cindie913]

omg! triplets??? is that what you wanted? that is so excited! how many was transferred?  i had 5 transferred and i'm hoping for twins. but triplets would be awesome as well! let me know! thanks.

[dideann]

My daughter is 14 weeks pregnant with triplets and she is like you. She spend last wednesday in the ER with ivs she cant keep anything down. The ultrasound today showed all 3 doing great still and I pray the same for you! Hopefully things will change soon for you guys and you can enjoy this pregnancy.

[7thheavn]

well we had 4 transferrred because I am 40 and mu cycle wasnt going so well. The  doctors advised to do all 4 that was all they were able to get. So we said why not. They were certain we wouldnt ge preg and if so it would most likely be one...we we didnt think we would really get three...this was to be our last cycle so we went for it. God blessed us  good. but thank god no problems with the triplets. they are thinking 2 boys and a girl. Which is what we wanted when we found out it was three. I just cant hold food down...so Im on 12 TPN through a perm pik line in my arm. . May go home with the tpn in a few days, fingers crossed. Take care and god bless all that are pregnant and tell your daughter with triplets hang in there! xxooxxoo to all.

[dideann]

Thank you and you hang in there too! She had 3 transferred and they all took. Her last IVF she also had 3 transferred, she got pregnant but miscarried around 6 weeks so this is truly a blessing.  Stay strong for those babies!

[cindie913]

wow that sounds so exciting. please keep us posted!

[AkButterfly]

Hi all, I'm new to this site.  I have 2 children ages 7 and 8 from a previous marriage and had a tubal after my daughter was born. Since then, been divorced and got remarried 2 years ago.  My DH has no children, so we decided to try IVF.  I had 1 good and 2 "fair" embryos transferred on day 2.  I'm now 8dpt and stupidly took a HPT today and it was negative. I was bummed, but after reading this forum, have decided that perhaps it was too early and I am going to just stay positive and pray that God blesses us with an angel to love.  I've had cramping on and off since transfer, and a few days of very light spotting in the evening, which of course freaked me out, but it was just when I wiped and then gone the next time I went to the restroom.  I also have very sore breasts and nipples, so much that it hurts to touch them. But I've heard that the Endometrin progesterone suppositories can cause breast tenderness, cramping, and spotting.  We have our BETA on the 9th of November and I'm very anxious to know for sure one way or the other.  Personally I don't think if it's a BFN that we will do the IVF again. It's just not feasible financially right now.  However we have considered having my tubal reversed, as our only fertility issue is my tubal ligation.

I just wanted to say thank you all for posting and giving me something encouraging and positive to read.  

Congrats to all who've gotten BFP's and I pray that all those waiting get that BFP as well!!!

[Cokina33]

I got my 3 day transfer of two embryos (cells 5 and 7) on Sunday November 7th, it has now been 11 days since transfer and I still have no symptoms, my pregnancy test is tomorrow and at this point I don't know whether or not to be hopeful.  See, my issue here is that I haven't been a good responder in the past (I haven't developed enough eggs)  This was my 3rd IVF and finally I developed 5 eggs, but only 2 eggs were mature and fertilized.  I am 38 years old and originally my doctor wanted to transfer 3 embryos, but since only 2 eggs fertilized, that's all he was able to put in.  As I said I haven't had any symptoms whatsoever, except for a really bad migraine yesterday, but normally I do get those when my period is getting closer.  Please let me know if anyone out there didn't have any symptoms the first two weeks and still got pregnant.