home pregnancy test after ivf possibly correct?

[Jewels926]

Obviously I have all the same questions you do, based on my post last night.  But I really feel for you and wanted to respond to your post.  It IS SO HARD to wait.  Really, really hard.  I find that reading entertaining but non-challenging books (I've become a big chick lit fan lately (Sophie Kinsella, Melissa Bank and others), which is not generally my lit of choice!  Also, watching easy TV shows and movies have been helpful to take my mind off of it, and anything (friends, movies, tv shows, your husband) that makes you laugh.  It's important to laugh!  But I'd be lying if I said I was having an easy time of it.  This is the longest two weeks of my life, no doubt about it...

It DEFINITELY seems like you took your test too early, though.  If your actual blood test isn't until this Thursday, I think you really are jumping the gun (I'm not judging, just saying it is really early) and should do your best to wait until Thursday if you can.  I certainly learned my lesson home testing yesterday, and didn't go near the package today. My blood test is tomorrow and I'm very nervous and excited and all that goes with it.  I cannot tell the difference between my current symptoms and PMS, so like you, I thought that a test would be able to detect hormones if I am pregnant.  But often, from what I've read, it takes a while with the urine tests...All I can say is hang in there and take comfort from the fact that you really did take the HPT quite early.  Good luck to you!

[agini]

u did test very very early after transfer it takes 2 to 6 days to implant baised on what day embroyo u transferd,then after implantaion it takes couple of days to release HCG in body so u did way way early.about symptoms dont look for any symptoms becasue the medicines which u r taking  can mimc ur periods .i know its not easy to forget,i know i went through that ,every time u just think of symptoms & signs & all,but trust me try to divert ur mind.i would suggest u one thing dont do anymore HPT becasue all the medicine which u r taking can give u wrong result specialy ig u took HCG shot.so just wait 4 B/W.iam 5weeks pregnent  right now,did 2 ivf 1st fresh in feb didnt work 2nd in april& got BFP.so goodluck &tons & tons of baby dust & baby vibes.when is ur b/w.

jewels:goodluck 4 tomorrow.lots&lots of baby dust & baby vibes.let me know about ur BFP news tomorrow.

[wantjust1]

my first BW is due tomorrow and i took a HPT this morring and it came up to be positive and I jsut don't know what to think about it. I want to stay ope about it. I have been moody and was crampy for a little bit, but all symptoms are gone so I guess I jsut sit and wait. Just being able to get on here and and talk about this makes it so much easier I don't feel a lone in my worrys. I just want to cry at the stories that I have read on here. I am so happy to read all the happy stories also. I wish every one the best and great of luck. God Bless...
Mandy/Jewel I wish you to the best also. I hope everything works out for the both of you. I will keep you both in my prayers.

[Jewels926]

Hi All,

I got my blood test today and unfortunately it was negative. Feeling a bit down and also not quite sure how long I need to wait to try again (we didn't have enough embryos to freeze).  Any thoughts on that front would be appreciated.  I have a follow up doc. appt. on Wednesday, so I don't have too long to wait...

J

[MandyW2008]

Thank you so much for all your thoughts... I havent taken anymore of the HPT--- I am not gonna do that.  My test is in 2 days for blood.. I have quit all the cramping and feel normal now... So I am hoping that ita be ok... It really helps to hear all your experiences and helps to relieve stress about worrying...  I will keep you all posted about the results... I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!  : )

[yara78]

hello
my blood test on 9 of may and i will wait, am feeling nothing no sings at all this is my 1st time wish me luck.

[A_Muse4u]

Hi, yara!  Is it IVF, IUI, natural.  Keep up the great spirits and we'll be praying for you too!  Take care!  :)

[wantjust1]

well yesterday was my first blood test and it was positive I had a good count, but is there any way that it can go down by the next appointment. only two days later. I'm just haveing troubles with the hubby. He just don't understand how much we put our bodies through when we do this and I am tired and they said it is a symptom, also a side affect of the meds. How do you make them understand?

[Jewels926]

Does anyone in this community live in NYC?  If so, is anyone being treated at the CWRC through Columbia-Presbyterian?

[Tanya307]

My embryo transfer was last Wednesday & I am d/t take my blood pregnancy test on Sunday May 10th (Mother's Day). Today, my curiosity got the best of me & I took a urine pregnancy test (3 days early), and it was negative. (Big Mistake) I am feeling really down now, but trying to remain optimistic. What are your thoughts? Good luck to everyone else who has posted about their near future b/w! I will pray for you all.

[steppa]

I'm new to the site and I wanted you to know that your story sounds so much like my own.  I'm married for the second time and had my tubes tied during my first marriage and now my young husband and I want to have atleast one child.  Like so many others on this site and others I have searched for answers to questions that I have about my own IVF cycle.  This is my first cycle...at retrieval I had 10 eggs of those only 5 fertilized. The day after retrieval my RE called and asked my how I was feeling because my estrogen level was above 6200.  I felt crappy after retrieval but not so bad that I couldn't move forward. That's when she told me about the 5 eggs that was a bummer... By the time it came to transfer 72 hrs later 4 of the 5 eggs only divided into three cells...so I only had one egg that was good enough for transfer with 8 cells...that was a heartbreaker...I cried the whole time of transfer...my husband by my side wiping away my tears. I did my trigger shot 4/28 (Pregynl) had retrieval 4/30 and had the transfer on 5/3 and was scheduled for a beta on 5/14.  Every since then its been the waiting game.  Every where on the internet says don't HPT early wait atleast ten days...well I couldn't wait. 5/5 two days after transfer I tested myself and it was a BFN  What a shocker...I just knew that I would get a false positive I was looking forward to it!  For 2 days I"ve searched the internet lookin for an explaination as to how I could test negative so close to having the HCG trigger shot. I went back to my RE today and she did an ultrasound looks like I have some fluid in my pelvic area along with some cysts...nothing to worry about she said. I told her about the negative that I got and she was a little non chalant about it and said that some people metobolize faster than others...I'm thinking damn that has to be a record for a 10,000 dose of Pregnyl. Anyway to say the least I'm overwhelmed by all of these events....I went out today and got another HPT this time First Response. Within about a minute and a half I could see a  faint second line.  Now I'm wondering was the first test that I bought a family dollar just not sensitive enough to pick the HCG or is the First Response given me a false negative or a early positive.

[steppa]

I understand how you feel...my curiosity took over two days after transfer and has me up all night looking for answers to questions that will eventually be answered on 5/14.  All you can do is pray....don't let that negative bring you down.  Your HCG level can grow over the next few days and result in a positve.  I'm learning that not a HPT are the same and can give different results.  Right after I took the First Response and got the faint positive...I tested again with the Family Dollar brand and it showed a negative....I hope wish and pray fthat your results will be better next time.

[sylvia22]

Hi there. Well I wish you all the best of luck. I cant say Im in the same situation as you cause we are all different but I am going throu IVF and Im sooooooooo scared for my results. My story goes back three years when I first walk into a fertility clinic. My husband was healthy so that meant there was something wrong with me. I have PCOS short definition I have irregular periods maybe four periods a year so that mean I dont ovulate.

We went a head and did 2 IUI with no sucess. We took a six to eight month break and then we went ahead to try the IVF. Began in November ovulated 12 egg 8 fertilized and 6 matured and we did a three day transfer. We transferred 3 embryos and 1 got frozen. My two week wait was the longest ever I could not wait so I did a HPT on the 9 day after transfer. It read positive I was so exited but I already had symptoms so I had a good feeling. Went to my blood test on christmas eve, three days later and my beta was 72. A week later it was in the 300 and sadly it came down so I miscarried.

We decided to do it again this time I ovulated 14 eggs 11 fertilized tranferred 3 and the third day and froze 1 again. Im in my two week wait. I get my blood test Tuesday May 12 (Wish me luck). But I cant wait so I took a HPT (Clear Blue the on that say Pregnant or Not Pregnant) Friday 8 day pass transferr and I got a Negative I was sad and cried but I still had faith in Jesus so I went yesterday and bought 6 HPT. I believed I took it too early and it would not read it. This morning I took 2 HPT a received a very light positive in a cheap brand it was the one that made a positive or negative sign. The other test was First Respond and I received a light positive (the two vertical lines). Im so exited. My advice to you is dont give up and have faith I know its hard but even if you see a negative keep thinking your pregnant intill the big day. Lots of baby dust your way.

[steppa]

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement...they mean alot to me especially today.  I'm now 7dpt and I did the HPT this morning on one of the cheaper dollar general test and got a negative.  I do have one of the First response digital test but I'm trying to hold off on that one for another day or so.  I have absolutely so signs of being pregnant.  I am having alot of cramping and other signs of AF.  I cried this morning given myself the progestrone injection because I felt like I'm just wasting valuable time and I could be getting started with the next cycle. At this point I feel both helpless and hopeless...through out this whole process I never looked at failure as a possibility.  I just thought that it was going to be a cake walk...fool on me. In any event... I wish you the best of luck and tons of baby dust your way....

[stylen]

I have never been to this site before and i thnik this is my first post ever on the internet.  I like justwant1 have married a younger guy, had an ectopic and got my remaining tube clamped as I never thought about having anymore children.  I am thinking that is a bad mistake.  We are now going through IVF (first cycle) to try and conceive.  16 Eggs collected May 2nd, 13 fertilised, transfered 1 blastocyte (DAY 5) on 7th May and we still only got one viable for freezing, found out today feeling a bit shattered but trying to remain positive as at least we got one it could have been none.  I am waiting for my blood test 18th May and was wondering about home pregnancy test, that is why I am now here on this site.  After reading all your comments I don't think I can take the heartbreak of having a negative reading so I won't be taking the test i will just feel incredibly ill on the day of my blood test.  So thanks everyone for sharing your experiences they helped me today i don't feel so alone and isolated wishing for something that is consuming all my thoughts.

[vietnamese]

I had my transfer   5 day ago, and had tested hpt just hour ago.  It came out positive. Anyone  has any experience about + or -  HPT ? This is my second IVF. Thanks.

[wantjust1]

Hi i'm just so stressed out now I'm haveing anxiety all the time and i don't know why. maby sometimes I feel like why I am doing this, but I put a big trust in god to take care of me and whatever he has planed for us. I scared though and I just want it to hurry and get it over with all ready. I know once we hear the heart beat it will be better. I just can't stop the feeling of failure. my other kids are so excited about the whole thing. Heck they are ready to go shopping. How do you get rid of the anxiety? I feel so alone

[adu1508]

Hi..i wish everyone a very best.. may god bless us all... i had my 1st ivf and due for my pregnancy test on sat (May 16th).. i dnt know the symptoms i have are due to meds...or is there something good.... i have some cramping and headaches.. sometimes i feel about i am about to start with my periods.... had a lil tenderness in the breasts earlier but that seems to be fine now.. i dont know what will happen.. i am so anxious... this is my only chance and after i go back to my country . This is the longest wait of my life. I really wish something good happens.

[mecha714]

I understand all of you completely!  This is my 4th IVF attempt.  3rd fresh cycle.  I got pregnancy last May with my FET and miscarried at 10 weeks.  This time we only had 2 embryos to implant and I cried when I found that out.  We've always used 4 until this point.  I go in for me progesterone blood test tomorrow and then my pregnancy test on the 21st.  Good luck to all of you!

[wantjust1]

well my blood test came out great, but I was told not to get hopes up till you hear a heart beat. I'm not sure what all that should mean if blood is high then shouldn't that mean that I am...Has any one had good blood counts but then no heart beat?

[BabyBear1010]

I have a question on the # of cells for the embryo.  Is a high number good or bad?  I did my 2nd IVF transfer 5/12 after 5 days blasocyte  (15 follices, 12 embryos, 8 fertilized, 2 transfered (graded 1ab and 2bb) and 5 frozen.)  My dr was very optimistic this time around versus our last time which was only a day 3 transfer ( 10 embryos, 8 fertilized, 3 transfered (grade 2bc, and higher)
I was never told about cells or fragmenting?  I assume this is in the grading but not sure exactly.
Felt much cramping more like gas right after the transfer and a little today but comes and goes...chest a little tender but not bad...although with my 5 yr old son (conceived on my own right out of the gate w/no problems) I only had nausea symptoms which didn't come later on.  I go for labs on Fri ....very frustrating.  Feel moody and crying and tired but I think it is jsut all the hormone meds in my system.  

Any one have any perspective or insight on the gradings of the embryos.  I read that each clinic may grade different but not sure.
Thank you!

[want2now]

BabyBear, 8-10 cells on day 3 is great.   By day 5, a blastocyst will have about 100 cells, the cells will be compacted, and filled with fluid.  Fragmentation means some cells have broken away from the outside and are dying, but the embryo itself remains intact, so while it's not perfect quality, it could still become a perfectly healthy, beautiful baby.  I'm in my 2ww right now.  On day 3 I had two 8-cell & one 10-cell embryo.  By day 5 I had 1 great looking embryo blastocyst and one not-so-great-looking blastocyst because of fragmentation and not as many cells around the outer rim.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[BabyBear1010]

Thank you for your information!!! I really appreciate it....Sounds like you have a great chance and I will be crossing my fingers for you.!!!!

[aachan]

it is good to hear the sharing among all of you. i have an IVF (ET) test on 11 May, and it's now 9 days from then. The feeling of waiting is never easy. actually out of curiosity, i had a simple preg. test at home this morning and it showed pale positive line. however, what i undestand is that the hormone injections (on 18th) and the pills intake after ivf (they are hormones) might affect the test result. I am a bit loss now and now the only thing i can do is keep pray for god's guidence and having faith in him for every step move forward. it is never easy.  God is still in control.

Emmanual...

[Eva2008]

What meds are you taking Emmanual? what hormone injection? did you have another HCG shot on the 18th? sorry if I am asking too many questions but if you had another HCG on the 18th it was most probably the shot but if your HCG shot was before your transfer I think you got your BFP.
I had my ET on 5/7 I am waiting till Thursday for my Beta, but I cheated and took couple of hpt (8) and they all showed a positive result from 10dp3t. till today.

[bbpls]

I had my transfer of 2 embryos 8 cells each on May 8th.  My blood test is this Friday May 22nd. I have been under the progesterone shot everyday, estradiol pills, baby aspirin, prenatal vitamin every day and  I have been pretty positive and doing everything to avoid those home testings but today I feel like I really need to get one of those pregnacy tests.  My transfer was 12 days ago counting today, would it be safe to go through one of those tests?  Last week I had some cramping, tender breast, felt bloated, urinating a lot, couldnt sleep well but most of all symptoms are almost gone now. I am hoping for the best, this is my first IVF, I am only 35 and had amenorrhea for 9 months, we needed to use donor eggs.  I also would like to know if the embryos dont attach which would be the symptoms?  Would that imply some bleeding?  Should I wait two more days or go ahead with the home pregnancy test?  Please some advice!!!!

[lulu1706]

hi,
i am also on 2ww,am day 10 post day 2 transfer, slight cramping am sure period is on its way, did hpt today negative. anyone else at this stage

[lulu1706]

hi,.
know how you feel this waiting is a killer. if you do hpt prepare yourself that it may be negative because it may be too early and not as sensitive as the blood test.

[Eva2008]

the symptoms could be from the progesterone but it doesn't mean you are not pregnant but when I talked to my doctor he told me it would be too early to feel any symptoms. i would wait till the beta it is more accurate and it is only 2 more days to go so HANG IN THERE.....
lulu, it is still too early to test esp. you had 2 day trasnfer. don't give up just keep your faith in your heart. when is your beta scheduled?

[lulu1706]

thanks eva,
we dont do a beta HCG strangely in europe they do a scan after 2 weeks. do you really think its too early my test should be on 26 may. i used a high sensitivity hpt which detect hcg 5 days before missed period. very difficult to keep spirit up. really believe not thim

[bbpls]

I didnt do the HPT, I am hoping for the best and being very confident but I am really nervous, tomorrow I will take the beta and lets see what happens...  Thanks!

Lulu- Let the time pass and dont stress anymore, I think you HPT was very soon, lets all hope for the best...

[mama28]

I'm going crazy waiting for my results scheduled on Monday May 25 after going through ivf. I took a hpt last night and it was positive. I want to know if anyone has ever had a false positive?

[lulu1706]

bbpls. best of luck tomorrow. you are in my prayers
mama28 i think thats a good sign when had you your HCG shot. my date for hpt is 26th and i am negative. how many embryos had you transferred and on what date

[Eva2008]

lulu, I still think that your hpt was too early even if you did a very sensitive 5early days test, wait till the right time and test again there is so many ladies on this forum who get BFN and then they got their BFP after so keep your faith in your heart dear, I hope you will get your BFP!
bbpls, that's so exciting don't be nervous just hope for your positive beta please let us know tomorrow what happen.
mama28, if your HCG was 10-12 days ago that means you got your BFP Congrats!

I had my Beta this morning and it came out 105! I am going next week for an ultrasound. I will keep you in my thoughts and say prayers for you ladies.
keep me posted..
SSBD....

[mama28]

I had my transfer on the 12th, transfered 2 embryos. I have been having the most aweful cramps though. I was told to go on a high sodium diet because my body produced so many eggs. I'm am so bloated. I was told not to do the hpt because it could be wrong. But of course I did any how. I'm trying not to be excited since I've heard that it could be wrong. Im so glad that I found this site am able to talk to others that are going through the same. Thanks for taking the time to respond to me.

[bbpls]

Sorry to let you know my test came negative, nothing else to say at this point....

[lulu1706]

bbpls. i am so sorry know how you feel got my period today. no matter how much you build yourself  and prepare for the negative when it finally  comes you are still heatbroken. the only consolation is to miscarry a few months down the line would be a lot worse. bring on the next cycle. would start tomorrow if could. i say this as i dry my tears.
eva and mama 28 best of luck . you are both in my prayers. its great to hear something positive can come out of this experience. finger crossed. all my wishes are with you both.

[mama28]

I got my test back today it was positive!!! Im so excitied but still scared. What is a regular HCG level? Mine was 500

[bbpls]

Congratulations mama28!!!  Take good care now.

Lulu1706 -I dont know what to say, I also hope for the best next time, at least you have a period which still gives you more chances.  I havent had any in the last 9 months, 3 more months and I will be officially premenopausic.  I have embryos frozen using donor eggs, I will keep trying but also my heart is broken.  I wish you the best luck.

[izaki]

i am 11 days since they tranfered my 3 embryos. 8 cells each on the 16th of may. friday the 29th i am going in for the blood test. i am so scared. this is my 3rd ivf. i am only 31 years old. the 1st ivf i had no embryos. 2nd ivf i only had 1 but didn't make it. hopefully 3rd time is a charm. i really want to take a home pregnancy test but i do not want to be disappointed. i am getting cramping and boob sorness. i feel like i am going to get my period. i didn't feel like that before. i don't know what to do. please help!!!

[kristina1970]

I am 7 days past a 3dt and got two positives hpt this mornig. I know it's not HCG injection because it has been out of my system since 1 day after transfer. Been testing every day (SILLY) but it helped me pass some time.
I only had one embryo 10cell grade 4.
This is my 1st IVF. I have five children natural but had my tubes tided 9yrs ago.
Beta on the 1st of June.
                               Sooooooooooo Excited

[kristina1970]

Took yet another test this morning ( day 8 )
and it's  a darker positive then yesterday.
I wish everyone out there all the blessing in the world
I owe it all to my doctor .....   He makes a plan and taylors it
to your own personal needs.

[mama28]

Thank you bbpls.

izaki,
If you ask me that's good news. I had alot of cramping. I don't know alot because this is my first time doing ivf but those were the signs that I had. I took a htp thought to myself if it's positive ok still not sure thing and if it's negitive still not for sure. So I just did it but I'm sure that it's not for everyone. Just take one day at a time.

[moniaw]

I had my 5day trasfer on Friday 5/22. Had all the symptoms until yesterday today all the symptoms are gone. Could not wait and did my HPT today came out negative I am so scare.Do you think it was to early to test only 5days after 5day trasfer.Please help

[lulu1706]

Dont give up, our luck will have to change, it was first attempt for both of us? the odds are against us to work first time. have review appt. the 3rd june and want to start again in august. its even more scary contemplating second cycle. i have just one ovary but main issue is with dh count and motility. had nothing to freeze from last cycle. when do you think you will start again. how many embryos do you have frozen. whatske the quality li

[Ella598]

I m so glad i have found this site and m able to talk to people who understand what im going thru as well. Its my first time with ivf, we had 12 eggs taken out on the 18th may, 11 fertilised and by day 3, seven were good for transfer. we transfered 1 on the 20th may, and froze 6. So its been 8 days today and im too affraid to take a test yet as im not meant to do one will 5th june, Its a horrible wait. I had a bit of pain 4 days ago, but that all went, i take prostrergone twice a day, and my boobs are bigger, but aside from all that i feel ok. My period is due on monday, altho i have been told, if it does come, i still have to do a test and go in for a blood test as some people do bleed normally during the first few months.. So now i dont know what  to think. I m so tempted to do a test now, but if its too early and comes neg, i will be so upset.. Does anyone think 8 days is too early....??
Thanks girls

[LAM68]

I have 10yr old twins thru the IVF in Toronto, I am now 40 and we have just completed a cycle in Kelowna BC and ended up with 15 eggs, 11 fetilized, 4 transferred on 05/21 all grade A.........the curiousity was killing me and I bought a Clear Blue HPT ~ result negative.........my HCG is on 06/04 I knew the risk of taking the test (emotionally) still didn't appease my curiousity though..........I remain hopeful that the result of my HPT is because I've taken it to early and will continue praying for positive results on Thursdays HCG. Hope this helps
LAM68

[Ella598]

Hey, thanks for your reply. Well i rang the nurse today and asked a few questions and seen as tho im not meant to do my test till 5th june, she said its way too early to do one now.. Bugger!! i really wanted to, but now im affraid as if it comes out negative i will be devastated. So i dont know what to do, but this waiting is killing me,. I need some sort of hobby so i dont think about it so much, but i cant imagine there is anything out there that will keep my mind of it. So guess i just have to wait another 8 days..... Geezzzz...... good luck to you too, when do yours again. Keep us posted on the results.
xx

[moniaw]

we are on this same boat. my doc visit is on sat 5/30 bcsu of my two ectopics (not with IVF) she is monitoring me very closle. i am checking my buzoms every day like crazy to see if they are changing yest they are bigger however this are the symptoms of period as well. I have two HPT left and really want to go and do it today as well however remember how I felt yesterday. I know that 6day after 5day trasfer is way to early but the suspend is killing me. Good luck to ALL of you I know that one day this will happen to us. Maybe the day is now hahaha. pls,pls

[june72]

i'm so excited for you kristina.in my situation,i had a 3dt and it's my 6 day post transfer.i plan to do hpt today hoping it will be positive.i tested 3 days after the transfer the result was negative.this is my 1st ivf.please include me in your prayers.

[alicatmae]

I am so excited to find you guys! HELP!!  I am doing my first IVF cycle.  I did a 3 day transfer 7 days ago, not counting the day of transfer...I did what I swore I wouldnt do and took a HPT this am, and it was negative
=( not at all what I expected or hoped for, I am so mad at myself for doing it because now I feel myself getting depressed.  We transfered two embryos that were a 8A and 7B.  Everyone has been so positive and encouraging but after this HPT I'm devestated! I am supposed to go for my blood test June 2nd.  Someone help!! Do you think its just too early? Has anyone ever gotten a negative like this and then you really were pregnant?  I took the clearblue easy digital test...any comments are greatly appreciated!

[shellbell75]

Hello everyone,

This is my first IVF looking for support Beta is on June 2nd, I did POAS yesterday it was negative atleast I know the trigger is out, I am so depressed I find my self crying all the time as the time gets closer. Whats more depressing non of the eggs made it to freeze, we did a 5 day Transfer I am 4dpt today.

Good luck, praying and crossing fingers to all who are waiting to do BETA!!!

[shellbell75]

Alicatmae,

I do think its too early to test, good luck to you.

[bbpls]

I have six frozen embryos, I am using donor eggs and my next appointment is 6/5, I still dont know whern I am going to begin next cycle.  I am still heartbroken but keeping a positive attitude and repeating yourself everything is going to be ok next time helps.  I also hope the best for you.  Keep me posted after your appointment.  Our cycles are going to be very similar I guess.

[kristina1970]

Hey Ladies this is a hard gig we are doing. Certainly has it's ups and downs.
It's okay to cry , get mad , do whatever it takes. But for certain don't give up only you can make this dream come true.
For those of you whom are test home pregnancy tests KEEP testing . Remember everyone system makes our hormones at differents speeds ........

       I am praying everyone. May this be your moment

[moniaw]

bscu of my ectopic my doc order blood work 4days after trasfer and then again 6days after trasfer yesterday. she had called me yesterday and told me that my progesteron dosent look good. ask me to come in to the office. i went yesterday 6days after 5day trasfer she did sonogram and had told me that it dosent look so bad she dosent know why my blood work comes low. gave me extra shots yesterday, I dont know what to think all my symptoms are gone and buzzoms look normal I think. this is driving me crazy. I am going to see her again tommorow. keep you posted. did any one had same problems is it possible that 4&6days after trasfer for hcg and progesteron level to be low however sonogram on day 6 was not to bad. good luck to all of you

[june72]

it's my 7 dpt,i did hpt a few minutes ago and i have darker horizontal line and  a faint vertical line.i'm so excited my heart beats so fast of excitement.i know this is not the trigger shot because i tested 3 dpt and was negative.hope this is it.

[LAM68]

My HCG is on 05/06 ~ it's killing me though ~ Lmao! Almost took the other HPT this morning and talked myself out of it! Patience is a virtue ~ one I don't possess! But alas I wait ~ the anxiety is the worst part of the whole cycle! Hope this finds you coping better than me!

[shellbell75]

June,

I am so excited for you, any symptoms??? today I am 5dpt (5day transfer, not 3) beta is on June 2nd scared that it didnt work, dont know if i can go tru another IVF again...

good luck to everyone!

[want2now]

lulu1706,
I like your way of thinking about the neg. pregnancy tests.  You're right.  If the embryo had chromosomal problems that would make it miscarry anyway, it is best that it doesn't implant now and cause heartache when you miscarry a few months later.  I myself just got a negative test result and was wondering why couldn't it have been positive?  But that puts it into perspective.  Thanks!

[goldenbell]

Finally found the community here.

I had the transfer on 5/22.  So it is the 7th day today.  The wait is so unbearable.  I took a HPT this morning.  It was negative.  My heart is sinking, sinking, sinking...  I had 2 embryos transferred and they are day 5 (blastocyst).  My blood test will be on 6/4(why should I wait that long?!  Another one week to go.)  I don't know how to survive the rest of the waiting period.)

[shellbell75]

I had my transfer 2 days after you, 5 day blast as well, I took an hpt 2 days ago and its was negative I was just checking to see if the hcg is out of my system, i know the wait is a killer but dont worry maybe you tested too early, my blood test is on Tuesday June 2nd. Gook luck

[goldenbell]

Hi, Thank you for your comfort.  How come you will get the test 2 days before me while having the transfer 2 days after me?  Is my doctor too conservative?  The wait is really killing ...

Any feeling or symptom now? Good luck to you!  and good luck to me and good luck to anyone here going through this stressful process!

[shellbell75]

I am not sure he ask me to come in 10days after the the transfer, that would make 14days past O (retrieval) when my AF would be expected!!!

No symptons yet, just breast pain and bloated but that was there from before...are you planing on testing ? I plan on taking one this weekend just to cool my nerves down, I am a nervous wreck, cant sleep just worrying all the time.

Yeah GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US!!!!!!

[moniaw]

my transfer was my doc order blod work 4&6days after transfer called me yesterday to ask to come to see her bcsu my progeseron level was low. I see that all of you have schedul blod work 14days after trasfer I am not sure why she wanted early then that maybe bscu my two extopic. She did sonogram yesterday and said that it dosent look to bad I am going to see her SAT again. My symptoms are only tender buzzoms however this same symptoms are before period any how so I dont know what to do. I did HTP on 5&6 day after transfer and came in negative. The wait is driving me crazy. Good luck to all of you a lot of baby dust. keep posted

[june72]

My transfer was 5/22 3 dt.I did hpt 3 days after and it was negative.7 dpt i tested twice in am and at 11 pm.it's both positive.i have no symptons at all.i did not have what they call implantation bleeding.They say you feel your having your PMS but not for me,my body feels better than having PMS. This afternoon i feel some cramping different from PMS cramping though because there's no heaviness feeling in my lower abdomen,hope this is one sign of pregnancy.GOOD LUCK! my prayers are with you.

[shellbell75]

June72,

I think you are definitely pregnant, OMG!!!!!! when is your blood work? As for me I didnt test I do have a heavy feeling in my lower belly and some mild in and out cramps barely there though, dont worry about not feeling anything or having bleeding or any symptoms, everyone is different....

Will pray we all get our BFP! I am scared to test. Today id 6dpt I will probably do one on Monday if I can hold out, my blood work is on June 2nd.

[Koko78]

Just found this site about an hour ago. Thank God for that. Here is my story. About 3 years ago hubby and I decided it was time to start trying for a baby. Got pregnant within 2 months (easy, I thought!!) I miscarried at 6.5 weeks and was shattered. Kept trying for 2 years with no success. Turned to IVF. First cycle, collected 10 eggs, 2 of which made it to blastocyst stage. Couldn't transfer right away as I was part of that lucky 1% of ladies that got ovarian hyperstimulation and ended up in hospital for 2 weeks (very scary!!). First transfer was unsuccessful. 3 days before my test I got a very very heavy and painful period. Just transfered the last blastie I have available a week ago and am due for my test on Wed morning (today is Sun). I am going through a natural transfer, so no drugs to help or hinder the results. I am sooooo nervous. I have had some breast soreness, mid nausea and fatigue over the last week, but a lot if it has disappeared. Also had heaps and heaps of cramping, but not in the lower abdomen like period pain, it was in my hips and back. Don't know what that means?? Any thoughts? Anyway, completely understand everyones fears and it is a comfort to know I am not alone and not wierd in feeling this way, regardless of where we are (I am in Oz). Chin up ladies!! If our current cycles don't work, as hard as it is, we need to just have a bit of faith and hope and keep going..... I wish you all every success!! Good luck.

[shellbell75]

Ok guys, I just took a pregnancy test a cheap one and its a very light positive, it there buy very light, what do you guys think?????

[MGS1969]

Sounds like a good sign!  I think I'm going to go out and buy one now.  Blood test is tomorrow for me too.

Goldenbell - that does seem like a long time.  My day 5 transfer was on 5/24.  I think it's supposed to be 14 days after retrieval.

June72 - Any news from you?

[KellyD0731]

My 5 day transfer was 5/25 and I tested last Thursday 5/28 to see if the HCG was still in my system and I know it wasn't because I got a BFN.  I tested again today and another BFN.  The IVF nurse I have said I shouldn't even try HPT until Thursday because it's very likely the hormone levels aren't high enough for a HPT to detect this.  I personally think she was giving me the political answer, but we'll see Friday when I have my blood test.

This is my 2nd round of IVF this year and my last cycle was the same as this with my test being on a Friday and the Sunday before I woke up to not having sore BB's anymore and by Monday I was spotting and Tuesday I was bleeding.  Well so far by BB's still hurt and no signs of spotting yet today!  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  If this cycle is anything like the last one then I do feel a little ahead of the game.

[shellbell75]

Goldenbell, Any news yet!!!! you should just do an hpt and see what happen...let us know.

MGS1969, Good luck! I spoke to June72 and she got a faint postiive at 7dpt like me and then she did one everyday and it was really dark she had her Beta today and it came back 3 hundred and up cant remember the exact number!!!!

KellyD, so sorry to hear your first IVF did not work, I was feeling really down bec they transfer early blast couldnt get a grade on them and all my 9 embies didnt make it to freeze, so I was really sad the entire wait and cry and cry that this will not work, but I am keeping my fingers cross for tomorrow....when is your Beta???? sending you some prayers and hoping you get a BFP!!!!!

[KellyD0731]

Shellbell....I had 9 embies after my 2 (grade A) blasts and none of the 9 made it to freeze either!  I have 1 frozen from my first cycle but not having any this time was a real let down.

My BETA is this Friday, June 5.  I have 2 HPTs left so I'm going to take tomorrow off and test again on Wednesday and Thursday before my Beta on Friday.

When is your Beta?

[shellbell75]

KellyD, sorry to hear none made it to freeze, buit you know what u have 2 great embies in you, just pray for a positive outcome....good luck on Friday, keep me posted! I am getting nervous as it gets close for my Beta!

[KellyD0731]

Shell....thanks for your words of wisdom!

When is your Beta?

[goldenbell]

Hi, Thanks for thinking of me.  I didn't take HPT again because I ran out of the test kit.  Since the transfer, my husband doesn't allow me to go anywhere.  So I can't go buy another HPT kit, neither will my husband buy one for me.  He doesn't want me to do another test and get depressed.

I had 14 eggs retrieved, 11 fertilized, 2 transferred (grade B) and 5 frozen.  so far I don't see any bleeding or spotting.  No more breast tenderness since last Friday.  I started to feel a little heavy in the lower abdominal area.  sigh~

[kristina1970]

Got my 1st Beta result today.....
It's 337 ,,,    I am 13 dp a 3dt of only one embryo
So is this number strong ?

[MGS1969]

Good luck to you.  I finally took a hpt this afternoon (day 8 after 5-day transfer) and it was positive, but the line was not very dark.  I'm hopeful this is still a good sign, but since I didn't test earlier, I don't know if it's just the leftover meds in my system.  I know the waiting is excruciating - I hope you are able to keep busy until Friday.  Can a friend bring you an HPT test if it's really getting to you?  I have to say though, I'm only slightly less anxious than I was before I took the test...  Sending good thoughts everyone's way!

[goldenbell]

I am so happy for you.  I will keep my fingers crossed for you till your B/W.  Good luck!  

I don't know if I want to take another test.  I am afraid I won't see the positive line, even just a faint one.  I cried really hard the night before.  I said sorry to my husband.  I really really want to have a baby with him.  Although he said it is not bad just to live the life just by two of us, I can't help feeling bad.

[faith1972]

Just joined,
it has been so touching to read your stories.
Here is my story: waiting to take blood preg test scheduled for tomorrow 6/1.  The waiting is so hard.  Since starting fertility treatments HATE to look at HPT because I have never seen a positive one.  Against my usual routine I took one tonight and got a faint +.  I had a day 2 transfer with 2 embryos on 5/21/09. What do you think tomorrow will bring?

Back in December I went thru 7 weeks of serial hcg levels to confirm an ectopic pregnancy and underwent methotrexate on Christmas Eve. :(
Next IVF cycle in April was 2 embryo transfer day 2...negative pregnancy. This is my 3rd IVF cycle this time around. I have never been able to freeze any embryos.  Have had ICSI for the past 5 cycles.
I have a beautiful daughter conceived thru IVF/ ICSI in 2007.  What a journey this has been.
I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers.

[Ella598]

hoe are you all? Well, here is an update. I had my transfer on the 20th may. 1 embryo. Well i did a test on the 9 dpt and it was negative.... :-(  I was that upset as i started to get period like symptoms and that was just an icing on the cake, the neg result.. Well i was a wreck.. This is last friday 29th. my period was due on sunday 31st. Its is always on time and i usually know a day before its coming cos i get dull aches and that, and first day is always light, just pink. Well, i still have those feeling of a pending period, but its 3 days late today........ No sign of any blood what so ever, not even a little bit pink when i wipe, yet i feel like its going to gush out of me. I have to wait 3 more days to do my proper test, but the nurse said if i get desperate i can do it on thursday 4th and it would be ok. Well i just dont know, has anyone ever had period like symptoms and didnt get it and was pregnant??? I still feel like its coming any minute. It probably will come tomorrow, day before i test, just to ruin it all for me. Anyone got any advice?  Thanks girls

[MGS1969]

I just had my blood work done, but I won't have the results until this afternoon. I've been having PMS type cramps, so I thought my period was going to start, but I did do HPT and though the line was faint, it was still positive.  I'll update you later today.  Best of luck to you!

[shellbell75]

All,

got my beta leves its 286!!!!!!! woohoooo!!

Good luck to all waiting to test, my prayer goes out to all of you!

[MGS1969]

I got my test results, and they were positive, but my number was only 65.4.  I'm still trying to figure out what that means and if I should be concerned.  The nurse said the number is good, that they like to see over 50, but it seems low to me.  Particularly compared to others that have the same timing.  Another test on Friday should tell us more.

Just so you know, I'm still having cramps - pinching like feelings, so don't give up hope.

Keep us updated.

[shellbell75]

MSG1969,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOOO you got you results, so happy for you, OMG!!! heres to a happy and healthy nine months, dont worry i will pray that the number will triple for the next 2 days, when do you go back for next blood work?

[Ella598]

Oh wow thats is great news, im so excited for you. You will be fine, you already have good news, and that gives me hope too.  God i just want friday to come. they said i can test thrs but friday would be better, so i might as well wait one more day i have waited this long. Well its wed, and still no period. I thought def today for sure it will come as yday i had period pains, but only mild, but nothing, not even a drop.. very odd..... I dont know what to think. God i just want to know. I hope it doesnt come today, as i have help hope now for the past few days, seen as tho its about 4 days late today.
Has Any1 failed ivf the first time but its worked for them the second or third??  

[MGS1969]

I had cramps too and thought for sure my period was coming, but alas it didn't!  Today's Tuesday and you are already 4 days late?  When did you do the transfer?  How many and was it 3 or 5 day?  I'm sending good vibes your way!  Hopefully you won't need to, but I know several people that got pregnant on their 3rd, 4th and 5th round of IVF!! Seriously.  Keep taking care of yourself and try not to stress - way easier said than done.   If you are really going crazy wanting to know, I say go in Thursday.  How many days post transfer is that?

[Ella598]

hey again, that was quick. Well i get my periods every 28 days without a fail. I had my last period on the 3rd may. and had the transfer on the 20th may. 1 fresh embryo and froze 5.  It was a 3 day transfer.
Well i dont know, i mean its never this late but it could be from all the drugs too we have been pumping in for the last 4 weeks, so who knows. But its strange not get anything at all. Its good to know what you had simillar feelings like your period was coming too, makes me a feel a bit better. I might do one tomorrow and see anyway, and i will do it on friday too. Bet you are so excited,very lucky!! I hope i have good news for you guys too any day now. Thanks for your support. xx

[Ella598]

Oh by the way im in Australia, so its already wed here, lol

[goldenbell]

Congratulations to both of you!  I wish both of you a great 9 month of pregnancy!  I am still waiting for my test on 6/4.

[faith1972]

Congratulations!
MGS1969- when I got pregnant with my daughter in 2007 (IVF/ICSI) my first hcg was 71- never doubled every 2 d- i was lucky to have it double by 72hours.  Don't be too stuck on the numbers they really do vary!  I gave birth to a healthy baby girl.

My first hcg was today after day 2 transfer of 2 embryos 5/21/09 and it was 134! so happy and excited! This was my 3rd IVF/ICSI this time around.
Best of luck with your next bloodwork
and good luck Ella598 thurs/friday!

[Ella598]

thanks faith 1972. I dont think i will be that lucky, i have actually started to get some period now, not much but its coming.  :-( Im ok, its what i expected.

[pebbles0626]

Hi...I am going to test on the same day as you.  I did the unthinkable today and did an HPT test because of all the BFP that was going around, I wanted to see a BFP for me also. Unfortunately it came out a BFN.  A good friend of mine on this site told me it was too early too test. 6dpt on day 5 transfer.

Good luck to you and lots of lots of sticky vibes.

Pebbles

[Ella598]

hey  well i got my period now, its brownish in colour so i dont know, but its going to start heavy soon. I just know it. Well i did  a pregnancy test about an hr and it was neg. So now i know it didnt work. I will still do one on friday, but i dont know why bother, when it would have come up positive today surely. I only tested 2 days earlier then i was told to, and the test i got was extra sensitive, meant to pick it up even 7-10 days before the period. So there you have it, my wait is over! :-(

[Ella598]

does anyone know or had anyone been to ivf the second time and how long do you have to wait to go again for the frozen cycle. The nurse told me i should wait a month to give my body a chance to recover and get rid of all the drugs i been taking this month, but i really dont want to wait. If this is my period for real, i would be able to go on the 17th june again, and thats what i would like to do, i dont want to wait till mid july, then another 2 weeks on top of that to find out whats going on.... No way, i think its way too long. Anyone got any suggestions?  Thanks girls

[pebbles0626]

Sorry to hear AF is here.  Gosh it hurts doesn't it?  i remember 2 months ago when I did IVF and got a chemical pregnancy.  I wanted so bad to turn around and go at it again, but they made me wait 2 cycles.  Meaning, this cycle you are on now would be the first cycle, then when AF comes again, they will restart you on b/c to start the 2nd IVF cycle.  

I thought the same thing like you....that it was too long, but when the time comes, you will be excited all over again just like I was.  I was devastated for a while, but the people on this forum is real good and they help you move on until the next time.  The people on this post are your support group.  You are not alone.

I will pray that your next cyce is successful.  Keep your head up.  It's okay to have a good cry...then get ready for the next round.

Good night.

[Ella598]

You are so lovely. thanks very much for you msg. yeah i know what you mean. I will be excited again when i go, just depends when i can go again, Hopefully soon, but in the mean time im going to relax and concetrate on my self for a bit, do something fun and stress free.  My period is really heavy tonight, its very dark red and chunky, sorry about the details, but you are all going thru the same thing, so its no secret as to whats going on. Im upset but more angry if that makes sense, but i will be ok. The only time i think i will be fully devastated is if use up all our eggs and nothing comes out of it. I will be a mess then, but till then, just gotta keep trying. This support group is unreal, couldnt have done it without you guys here and the support. its great and i thank everyone here. I will still be on here daily to see all of your progresses and i hope many of you are luckier than i was.
xoxox

[pebbles0626]

Yeah...I know how heavy AF can get when IVF fails.  I cramped bad and flowed real heavy.  I cried sometimes and took extra strength tylenol for it.

I think for me when I failed IVF the last time I felt an emptiness.  I was numb and then I cried for days...I think it went on for almost 2 weeks.  That feeling never really left me.  Then, I got upset at myself...thinking wtf could be wrong. After that stage, I sort of moved on.

When I started my this cycle, I was a little bit on the negative side because of what happened.  But after I kept going for my tests, u/s, etc....hope builds up real fast, and the last IVF was forgotten.  I have a friend that I met on this post that keeps in touch with me and she knocks a lot of sense into me. I may be hard headed at times, because I want this so bad, and I sometimes miss her advice, she says don't test, and what do I do...TEST...and it brought me down yesterday, but she was so quick to bring me back up.

She is a blessing to me and if I can do the same for someone and pass on the knowledge she gives me that I am happy.  I will be here if you need me.

I go for my beta in 2 days.  Yesterday's HPT gave me a BFN so I won't do another one today.  I will wait until the blood test.  I have every faith in GOD that he will render fruitful in offspring. I have to keep reminding myself that HE is in control and will happen in his time.

I feel cramps, as if AF is coming, but today I refuse to believe that AF will come.  I will fight this till the very end.

Take it easy...have fun...enjoy this rest period.

Have a nice day.

[MGS1969]

Ella I am so sorry that AF came.  I know that it's so disappointing, but don't give up hope.  I've had 2 very close friends that went through it multiple times and both of them have healthy babies.  It's excruciating at the time, but in the end, it will work out.  Sounds like you had a good number of frozen embryos, that's great. Try to stay positive, although I know it's difficult.  Before I got my results I made a list of things I was going to do if it was negative - all things I couldn't do during the process - have a glass of wine or 2, color my hair, go for a run and hard work out, maybe get out of town for a weekend.

Funny that you are in Australia, I really almost asked you that in my other message to you.

I'm thinking of you and wishing you much success in the next go around.

Big hugs.

[LAM68]

Good morning ladies,
so much activity! Congratulations to those progressing and hugs for those who are not....I have had some spotting over the last few days and actual bleeding this morning.....terrible cramping! My hCG is scheduled for tomorrow although I'm feeling like if I don't go it'll postpone the inevitable! The bleeding I'm experiencing is odd in color ~ or I want it to be.......Guess my point here is HOPE never let that go it pulls you through!

[KellyD0731]

Ella.....you and I are on the same page here sister.  I test Friday but have taking 3 HPT and all 3 were negative and guess her showed her ugly nasty head yesterday.....you guessed it, AF!  This is my 2nd IVF cycle.  The 1st one earlier this year obviously didn't work, but I had only 1 embie freeze out of all of them.  Since our insurance pays for 3 cycles we decided to go through a fresh cycle this 2nd time around and I had 11 fertilized eggs, 2 grade A embies transfered on day 5 and none made it to freeze.  My RE does make me wait until the next AF to begin again to give my body a 28 day rest.  We will be going through another fresh IVF round 3 in about 4 weeks to take advantage of the insurance.  

Like you, AF last cycle and this started out brown then graduated to red and was very chunky.  It's all that extra lining that is in our uterus that has to come out.  In the 15 years I've had periods these are by far the worse.  Especially because you can't wear tampons!  This being my 2nd round I was even more devastated than the 1st time.  The 1st time I cried for about a day then convinced myself that because it was the 1st time it was just that my body had to get used to all the injections I was putting it through.

This cycle, however, I am just a mess.  After each HPT that was negative I cried for hours!  The 1st cycle I never once took a HPT and this cycle I convinced myself I would get prego so I just made it all worse my seeing a BFN every other day.  I was so upset yesterday when AF started I packed up my stuff from work and left and took today off too.  

My DH and I have purposely postponed vacation this summer so that we knew what kind of trip to plan in the event we had a BFP.  At this point I know that I need to get away and just forget this cycle and look forward to the next round of multiple injections and emotional highs and lows.

The point of this is that I would keep the hope and take a vacation, even if it is just for a long weekend.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and thank you for sharing your feelings with all of us.

[shellbell75]

Thank you so much and congrats to all who got their BFP, good luck to all whose waiting to test....

Ella, So sorry to hear you you got AF, i know how u must be feeling now, take care, let your body relax for a cycle and then you should try the FET, I would advised you to try acupuncture and also eat lots of pinapple and core the day of transfer and for another 4 days.......gook luck and I am sending a big hug to you!

Faith, congrats and wishing you a happy and healthy nine months...

Goldenbell, good luck tom, keep us posted!

[shellbell75]

Pebbles, keeping my fingers cross I did a test 4days post transfer and got BFN, then i did another one on 7dpt and got a light positive, so i think you did test too early, I did 5day blast. oh I also got af cramps kinda like af starting at 7pdt until now so i am scared.

[pebbles0626]

Thanks.  I also did a 5 day transfer.  I have faith that I probably tested early.  You said you tested at 4 days post transfer and got a negative, I was 6 days post transfer, so maybe  another day, which is 7 days past today has made a difference.  It scares me to take the HPT again because I dont' want to see the digital read Not Pregnant.  I will wait for my beta which is in 2 days so I am hoping that my outcome will be like yours BFP.  You are so desrving of your BFP.

Today it feels like AF is about to come on.  When I got to work this morning and I got out of the car, I was nauseated for a couple of minutes.  My DH commented that I should go home, but I knew it would pass and it did.

Does your breast feel tender?

Pebbles

Stay positive.

[shellbell75]

Pebbles,

Thank you, I have a feeling you will get BFP!!! your symptoms sounds promising!!!!!

Keep us posted!

[shellbell75]

oh and mt breast was already hurting from all the meds since I started the stimms, usually its stops the day b4 af but this time it just continue and still hurts with some shooting pain going thru them....

[pebbles0626]

Thanks for your response.  Mines don't hurt, sometimes they do, but not constant. It comes and goes.

It feels as if AF is about to come on.  I am feeling cramps down there.  Don't fell too good right now also.  I went to BK for lunch, normally when I go thru a cycle I bring home lunch, but today was too lazy to make one.  I love BK (Burger King) and my taste buds is all off.  I was nauseated for a little bit, then I felt as if I wanted to throw up so I stopped eating the fries. I don't know what this means.

2 more days before I test and I am too scared to do another HPT so I will wait.  

So how are you feeling?  Don't forget to rest every chance you get.  We need to take extra care more than the normal pregnant women. :-)

[lulu1706]

hi how are you feeling now. glad to hear from you. had review today starting fresh cycle mid july. glad im starting so soon.having day 3 transfer this time.
have you decided when you are going to start your frozen cycle. good for you that you have embryos to transfer. take your time make sure you are in a good state of mind. let me know how you get on on the 6th. best of luck. I figure things will eventually work out. i have only 25% chance. so have said will attempt 3 fresh cycles and then im done.hopefully next time will be better for both of us.

[A_Muse4u]

That's funny that you mentioned eating @BK.  When I was pregnant, last yr., that's what I was craving.  I'm not a very fond eater of fast-foods, but somehow BK was on my mind ever since I had my 3 embies implanted via IVF, in October '08.  I also had to wash the sirloin-burger w/a vanilla shake or a *Baskin Robbins* almond-pistachio shake.  Hopefully, I too will have a BFP like some of you are experiencing on here . . . soon, Amen.  Keep the faith, everyone!  Take care!  O:-)

[Ella598]

Thanks you all so much for your support. Its horrible. But i have to get strong again and look forward to the next one, which will hopefully be soon. I am upset as that it didnt work but i cant say im suprsied, as i knew deep down that it wouldnt work. My IVF clinic offers councelling and i was thinking i might go there next week and just have my say and a cry, and listen to someone who has helped people deal with it and knows what to say and give me a bit of hope. My partner is very supportive, poor thing tho, as im always upset i feel as tho he doesnt get the chance to be upset him self, cos he has to be strong for me. :-(  I just hope they dont make us wait too long this time to go again, but then i think, a break and the rest wouldnt be too bad. If its going to give me more chance next time i go, if i wait a bit, then i will do as they say. Im extra upset today as our dog had to be put down yday too, so its like we lost two things in one day. :-(  but thats life.... I hope i just get the strenght to go again, i think it is partly true, that when i go the next time i will be excited about it again and all this sadness will be behind me. Lets just hope its all worthed in the end.
Thank you so much for all of your support, it means a lot.
xoxox

[faith1972]

Ella598- it is so emotional from day to day.  I have been where you are and desperate to start the next cycle- upset because I could not start right away.  You would never choose to wait but they do this for you- for you to have a break, look forward to the next cycle, recover, and give you some time to do some things for yourself.  The break is needed but not what we choose.  You will go into the next cycle feeling better.  
2 cycles ago I had an ectopic, went thru 7 weeks of serial hcg's, to finally miscarry after methotrexate/ectopic confirmed on Christmas Eve. it was aweful. the next cycle did not work but in my heart after a couple of days i said to myself- ok no is better now then later. it helped me through.  and then i looked forward to starting again. time will help you.

good luck pebbles with your test!
Shellbell when is your next hcg?
MGS1969 when is your next hcg?
goldenbell good luck on your test tomorrow

[Ella598]

hey there, thanks very much. Yeah know they are right, waiting is the best thing to recover and get ready for the next cycle, i just wish it wasnt another 6 weeks away as that seems ages away. But if thats whats best then thats what i will do.  I just have to find some sort of hobby or something to do to get my mind of it.
Im very sorry to hear about your situation, must have been horrible for you, but look at you, you are so strong and brave and moving forward, thats great to hear. :-)  When do you go again? Please keep me updated as i would like to know. I know when the time comes i will be excited again and will look forward to it again. At least after this month, i can go every month after that, which will be good and easier.
I just want this to happen same as everyone on here, we are all in the same boat and its great to have the support, it really is. :-)
Good luck to you and hope all of us will be writting happy things on here in the following months.
xx

[MGS1969]

One of my very good friends went through it five times, and now has a healthy 1 year old boy.  The first 3 didn't work, the 4th one she miscarried and then with the 5th she had a beautiful baby boy.  It's so difficult, particularly all the waiting, but the end result is worth it all. I see how happy she is now, and she says she appreciates her son that much more because of what she went through to have him.

I'm trying to prepare myself in case the next beta number isn't great.  My next test is tomorrow.  I took yet another HPT and was very disappointed to see it wasn't any darker.  It's hard because I'm excited, but trying to prepare myself in case it doesn't go well.  

Try and do something to pamper yourself a bit - you certainly deserve it.

I'm so anxious to hear everyone's updates.  Good luck to everyone with the next step, whatever it is for you.

[shellbell75]

Thanks Faith, i did the blood today waiting for the results.


I know this woman who went thru 7 IVF, yes 7!!!!! She was pregnant with twins and lost one at 6 months she has a beautiful baby girl now. So it can happen, just never gave up!

[MGS1969]

Will they have a better idea today if it might be twins?  I'm thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed that it is.

[shellbell75]

MSG,

You know what I think the numbers doesnt matter but hey you never know, lets wait and see hopefully they call soon with the results....my RE said in 4 weeks they will do the ultrasound maybe then we will know for sure...thanks keeping my fingers cross for both of us, when will you get your next beta?

[MGS1969]

I have my bw tomorrow morning, so should have my beta by tomorrow afternoon. I have a friend that had twins through IVF and she said they told her based on her second number that there was a chance it was twins, and then they confirmed it at the first u/s.

[shellbell75]

MSG,

Good luck for tomorrow, praying that your numbers will triple, as for the numbers lets see right, still didnt get the call yet the waiting is a killer!

[GUESITO]

Im 13 DPFT  have had 4 Neg HPT one of them this morning. This is my 3rd attempt 2 previous M/C Im soooo bummed even though I have some symptoms such as Heartburn, tender breast, No Period no spotting, Had  some cramping last week but its all gone, I also have some food adversion, Im on Progesterone in Oil shots too so its soooo confusing!!  Any thoughts???


BETA Tomorrow!

[shellbell75]

Guesito, I had cramps, breast pain, heartburn starting from 7dpt and still having them...good luck! got a light positive on that day and a digital Pregnant on 9dpt.

MSG, just got my results Bet #2 came back at 565 (guess not twins)

[MGS1969]

Best of luck with your Beta tomorrow!  I'm on the progesterone in oil too.  I had cramping the last few days (I'm 11 dpt), but today i don't really feel any.  No breast tenderness.  You never know with the HPT's (which is why they tell us not to take them, even though we all do).  I will be thinking of you and hoping for good news for you tomorrow.  I have my 2nd beta tomorrow.  First one was low, 65.4, so I'm really hoping that it triples by tomorrow.

[kristina1970]

I am so proud my one embie made it.
Got 1st beta 337 and 2day later got second beta 740.
My ultrasound is scheduled for june 16th and hopefuly after
doc sees the heartbeat i can stop the progestrone shots
Hang in there all

[Ella598]

Well done Kristina, thats great news, you have givem me hope thats for sure. Well i did the test, even tho i knew already, and yep, you guessed it its a negative. Oh well,,,,,,,:-(

[faith1972]

got my results back: my hcg today was 324, it was 136 on 6/2. Very happy but feel for you who are not getting good news.

Congrats Shellbell

MGS good luck tomorrow with blood test

Congrats Kristina

Guesito good luck tomorrow.

Ella R U hanging in there?

thinking of you all

[goldenbell]

Went for the b/w this moring.  No surprise, it was negative.  I knew it.  I was informed by the nurse this noon and have stopped all the meds.  Period is coming soon.  It was my first IVF with 5 embryos frozen.  Now I need to hear the experience from all of you.

1. Since my insurance covers 3 IVF tries.  Should I try another fresh cycle or go for an FET?
2. I don't want to waste time if it is unnecessary.  Should I be on b/c pills and wait 28 days before starting another try?  Or if it is an FET, is it simpler in the stimulation stage (is there a stimulation stage for FET at all)?  Should I do a FET in 15, 16 days?

Congratulations to the ones with positive b/w result.  I know what you have been through and you totally deserve it!  I wish one day I can be here proudly accepting congrats like you gals are.

Still hang in here ...

[Ella598]

hey
god your situations sounds exaclty same as mine, how weird. We failed the 1st one too and have 5 frozen. Geez its hard hey?

[faith1972]

hi! if your insurance only pays for 3 then opt for the complete/fresh cycle because if you have to pay in the future the embryo transfer from the frozen embryos will be cheaper.
I have done ocp and without ocp. the ocp gives the clinic more control over your cycle but if you are very regular then you are already predictable. My RE told me the ocp in most cases can produce more eggs.  The more the eggs the better the chances.

I feel for your recent result, it has happened to me.  I know right now that you want to start back up right away but weigh your options.  I wish you the best.  I am in Massachusetts but a great web site is the Chicago fertility clinic site- it has a ton of info.
thinking of you

[lulu1706]

hi sorry to hear bout your neg result. was it your first attempt. whats your next step

[gcoop]

if u don't mind my asking... what insurance do u have? is it from an employer or is it something u can purchase on ur own? i did ivf... really costly... my insurance did not cover..

thanks

[KellyD0731]

Goldenbell.....we just switched to my DH's insurance this year because it also covers 3 cycles of infertility.  We had our 1st IVF cycle earlier this year and only had 1 frozen embie and we just went through our 2nd cycle (did a fresh one) and have 0 frozen.  We are getting ready to start our 3rd cycle, which will be fresh because the insurance considers a cycle a cycle.  If we were to use our frozen embie they would consider that a cycle and not pay for anything else.  I spoke to the nurse at my RE's office Friday and a frozen cycle costs between $2,000 and $2,500 so we are going to use the frozen embie if the 3rd cycle doesn't work.

Good Luck!

[goldenbell]

Yeah, we are so similar.  It is hard.  I cried really hard on 6/4.  But it doesn't matter how low my feeling is now, I'm getting prepared for the next try.  Since I was laid off at the end of last year, I am holding off on finding a new job and want to give this thing undivided attention.  I am an engineer, my job is usually quite intensive and stressful.  sigh..., still, it didn't work.

What's your plan for the next step?

[goldenbell]

Thank you for sharing your experience with me.  May I ask what "ocp" means?  Now I am more realistic and less emotional.  I will take one cycle to rest.  I will be back in the game in July.

Good luck to you!

[goldenbell]

Hi, yes, my insurance is with my employer.  Actually the medical insurance is regulated by state.  Some states such as Maryland, MA require employers to provide some infertility treatment coverage.  My employer covers 3 tries 100%.

[alygatz]

I am so glad I found this site! I am going through my first IVF cycle and am so nervous! Everyone here has such a different story and it gives me such hope to read them all.  I am 3 days past a 5dt.  We transferred 2 blastocyst embies and have another two that are candidates for freezing - we will find out this week.  I am only a few days into the longest wait of my life and already am DYING to take a HPT.  I had to pay for everything as my state does not require companies to pay anything for fertility treatments.  My daughter was conceived by IUI so I thought we would be all set this time around.  After having 18 IUI's in the last 2.5 years we decided it was time to go to IVF.  I have high hopes because I am not sure how many cycles we will be able to afford.  We have to do ICSI and it is so expensive!
I was wondering about taking the HPT and the general concencus I am reading is that it is best to wait? I want to know but am afraid to get a false negative.  Any advice is greatly appreciated!
My best wishes to everyone!

[MGS1969]

Sounds like things are progressing well if you had 2 blastocytes to transfer.  I did the same thing.  I would definitely wait until right before your blood work is scheduled before taking an hpt. I will say that I noticed some people took HPT's 5 or 6 days past transfer to make sure the HCG was out of their system. I didn't do that, but when i got my first very faint positive hpt, I kind of wished that I had, just to confirm that it wasn't leftover from the HCG shot that was giving me a positive.

Definitely take it easy right now.  They told me I only had to be on bed rest for 1 day, but I did 3 instead and didn't exercise at all until after my blood work.

It is really tough to wait, but this site helps.  

Best of luck to you and keep us updated!

[mama28]

Hi to you all,
I wish the best for everyone. I just found out yesterday that I'm having twins what a shock. So scared that 1 wouldn't take. But I'm still really scared it's like a never ending worry with the whole ivf process. I was just wonderinf if anyone knew how common it is to lose 1 or both of them?

[MGS1969]

Congratulations!!! Very exciting.  How far along are you? If you've seen the heart beats, I think the risk goes way down!

[PaulineRich]

I'm new to this group. This is my 1st IVF cycle. I am currently in the 2ww. I

[alygatz]

Thanks so much! I am trying to remain positive and trying not to over analize everything my body is feeling.  I have so much respect for those of you who have already gone through this several times.

To mama28:Congrats to you!! That is so exciting!! The research I have seen also says that the risk of losing goes down when you see the heartbeats.  I had two emryos transferred and am nervous about the possibility of twins.  The excitement of being able to have just one completely outweighs the fear!

To PaulineRich:this is also my first IVF cycle.  I began my 2ww a few days ago and am eagerly awaiting my bw.  Best of luck to you!!

[PaulineRich]

Lots of Baby Dust your way. When is your BW. Mine isnt until the 19th, it seems so far away. My ET was on the 5th. I had a day 3 transfer and had 3 embryos transfered.

[alygatz]

My BW is on the 18th.  I had a 5day transfer with 2 embryos on the 6th.  It does seem far away.  Wonder why mine is a day b4 yours when I had my transfer the day after? Every clinic is different I guess.  I took an HPT today to confirm the trigger was out of my system and I'm all clear!  Now just trying to keep from acting crazy and take a test twice a day every day!

[PaulineRich]

I went to Wal Greens this morning and as soon I walked in there was a display of HPT. I was so tempted......but I didnt. So what did your test say????

[alygatz]

It was negative...but that's a good thing! It means when (crossing fingers) I test later and I get a positive I will know it's not false!

[PaulineRich]

so i went and bought a hpt. And I'm all clear too.

[alygatz]

And now we wait! I am planning on testing this weekend again.

[PaulineRich]

I was thinkinking the same thing. I will test on Sunday. Im kinda a nervous wreck now.

[mama28]

Im 7 weeks now. I went to the dr on Monday and could see baby A heartbeat fine. But the pain was aweful. The nurse said that she did'nt want to push any harder to see baby B heartbeat. Now I'm scared. She I can see it flicker though. But still never ending worry. I feel for all the moms that go through this process its a tough thing. But hopefully in the end it will all pay off.

[mama28]

When do you get your hcg done? I never even thought about both of them taking. I guess I always fear the worse to prepare myself. My hubby hates that. But now I know more than ever that it is possible. I hope you the best. Keep me posted please.

[alygatz]

I don't get my bw till the 18th.  My husband is convinced both will take but I am just praying for anything to work! Congrats on making it to 7 weeks! Those early ultrasounds can be tough.  I think the worry will be our constant companion throughout this process.  Every day I change my mind about whether I think I "feel" pregnant or not.  I am going to take an HPT this weekend on day 8.  

[alygatz]

I took an HPT today, 7 days pt, and it was positive.  I know it's still VERY early but it gives me hope to see that second line! Getting a positive this early makes me wonder if maybe both embryos made it.  Still impatiently waiting for the blood work on the 18th!!

[DanaRux]

I had a 3 day transfer with 3 embryos on the 4th of June at 5.30 p.m.
In day 8 after embryo transfer I made an blood HCG test- it was negative - now I am wandering if it wasn't to early.
Do you think  that it is still possible to get(be) pregnant?

[Lulubelle123]

Hi Everyone,

It is such a relief to have found all of you and this website. I feel so alone right now and have for the past 5 years of my infertility journey. All of my friends act as though IVF is no big deal. One even said, so if it doesn't work again, just keep trying. Ugh. My history:  This is my third IVF cycle. Insurance did not cover me and DH and I do not have enough money to repeat this procedure any time soon. We have also been on an adoption waiting list for over a year. I have had 2 previous pregnancies, one with IVF, and one without any assistance. I miscarried the IVF pregnancy at only 5 weeks and the natural cycle at 10 1/2 weeks. I know what it feels like for my body to be pregnant.

Today is 7 DPT for me. I have two pregnancy tests mocking me in a box hidden in one of my drawers. It is taking every piece of willpower to resist the temptation of just trying one. In my heart of hearts, I know I am not pregnant because my bbs do not look like they did in my previous pregnancies nor do I have cramping. The bbs are very sore, but I think that is from the progesterone. Even though I know better, I still have hope because, well, because. We only had 9 eggs with this cycle, 6 of which were mature, 5 of which fertilized with ICSI, and only 3 (all grade A) transferred on day 3. The last time, 4 of my embryos made it to blastocyst. So depressed already. Am thinking about saving up my money again and using an egg donor next time. Does anyone know of any places on the Internet to order frozen eggs? I know that sounds weird, but my acupuncturist suggested it. I suffered from terrible OHSS last time and had to get admitted to the hospital, get drained, the whole nine yards. The OHSS was pretty painful this time, but I avoided drainage. Cannot put my body through the egg extraction process again, so am looking for an egg donor next time, whenever that may be. DH told me to think positive, but it is difficult. When you know, you know. My blood test is scheduled for this Wednesday, but I don't want to go. I also don't want to keep subjecting myself to the Progesterone injections, my poor butt cheeks are bruised and abused! Much love to everyone on this site. May fertlity smile on all of us soon!

[alygatz]

I am sorry to hear you are feeling down.  I am also 7 days pt and could not resist the lure of the pregnancy test today.  I tested positive but have been spotting all day.  I know everyone says spotting can be normal but it's so hard just waiting for it to either go away or get worse. I was so excited when I got the positive test so early but maybe it would have been better not to know.  This is only my first IVF and I also have to pay 100%.  I am lucky enough to be able to use the Progestreone suppositories instead of the injections.
I wish I had some helpful information on the donor eggs.  I know my clinic in Massachusetts has a donor program but I am not sure how it works.
Best of luck to you...don't lose hope yet!

[kristina1970]

Got my 1st Ultrasound today.  Saw Heartbeat and am 6weeks 2 day pregnant
I go back in 2 wks for one more blood draw and ultrasound then it's off to the regular obgyn............
I have been completely positive since day one of starting the IVF.
I am proof it only takes one Embryo With icsi and assisted hatching but never the less.
I got to show my hubby his baby 2day
God what a wonderful feeling

[MGS1969]

Congrats Kristina!  That's fantastic.  I've been such a worry wart, I should definitely take your lead!

So excited for you!

[Bobbie0621]

Hi everyone my name is Bobbie, and I completed my first IVF cycle trying to get through the 2 weeks of horror.  I go for my test BW on Monday the 22nd but I caved today and took a test which came back negative.  has anyone on here ever taken a HPT it come back negative then went for BW and it end up being they were really pregnant.  I am a it discouraged I had already gone through 2 IUI's and they were negative.

Good luck to all...
Bobbie

[ace918]

Hi - I would love to know the answer to your question.  

My blood test is tomorrow morning and I had a moment of weakness and caved tonight and took a HPT that came back negative.  

My retrieval was 14 days ago tomorrow, but transfer was only 10 days ago so I feel like its early for a HPT.  Plus I took it at night - arent you supposed to take it first thing in the morning for the best result?  I dont want to give myself false hope ... anyway at this point I will have the real answer in the next 24 hours so I'll let you know.  Good luck!

[MGS1969]

Bobbie - It sounds like you may have taken the HPT too early.  It also depends on when implantation ocurs and what kind of HPT you use - some are more sensitive than others.  I think First Response is one of the most sensitive.  I didn't take an HPT until the day before my bw was scheduled, and I got a faint positive.  The RE's strongly discourage you from taking the HPT because of the false negatives.

Best of luck to you and ace918.

[Lulubelle123]

I have read of accounts where women have tested negative with hpt and then positive with blood test. I, unfortunately was not so lucky. I received the confirmed negative yesterday. The only blessing in this scenario, was that I too tested with an hpt several times and all were negative, plus, I had zero symptoms, so I kind of already figured I was not pregnant. My heartbreak really came a few days ago and yesterday allowed me to close the chapter. I wish you all positive results. I have to figure out what to do next. No more egg extractions for me...

[MGS1969]

I'm sorry about the BFN, heartbreaking I know.  Good luck with whatever you decide to do next.  Donor eggs maybe?

[faith1972]

Hi all
wanted to give you an update, I went for an u/s this week and was measuring just under 6 weeks and was able to see heartbeat!  There was a 2nd gestational sac but was empty...
thinking of you all!

[Ella598]

I have had a frozen transfer yesterday so i now its another waiting game, I have to wait till 8th july to do a pregnancy test, altho my period is due on the 1st, so i guess i will know then anyways if i get my heavy period or not. Will be interesting to see. I am trying to stay positive but after so many negatives how m i going to do that. I try not to think about it all, but its hard. Has anyone had a frozen transfer for the first time, and got pregnant?
Please help

[dina79]

this my 3rd ivf cycle the first 2 became negative and this time i did FET on 7-6-09 and suppose to do pregnancy test on 21-6 but i did it today
unfortunately it became negative,,but what iam worry about that till now my period didn't come,it used to come in the last two transfer on the day of the test ,,so this time it is late for 3 days
any one can tell me if there is achance to get positive test if i wait for one week more if my period not come

[Ella598]

how many days after a frozen embryo transfer did anyone get a positive result? It was a 3 days tranfer

[katiebug00]

  New to the site! Wow there's alot of us out there isn't there. I have PCOS, leaving me without periods and therefore no success getting pregnant. I have gone through 3 IUI's. No luck :( Had the beging part of IVF, 34 eggs retrieved, 26 fertalized, 8 into enbryo status and frozen after 5 days. I hyperstimulated and ended up in the hospital for over a week. Embryo transfer was put off for about a month. Oral medication and progesterone in oil IM injestions (ouch). Wed June 24th I had 2 grade A eggs placed through FET. I am only 4 days post transfer and the waiting is killing me. I broke down and took a hpt yesterday knowing it was too soon, it was negative. I am so used to disappointment I am not sure I know how to be excited. My husband has been great, but I think he is starting to loose patience. My dr test 9 days following transfer so I will be going the end of the week. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Ella598]

has anyone had little spotting on the 7dpt? I got little spotting today, and my period id due in 2 days.. im all worried now that its the period coming and that embie didnt take.. Help! I havent really got any period symptoms like i normally get, so i dont know whats going on. They told me to wait 16 days after transfer and do the test, thats another 9 days, and its killing me.

[A_Muse4u]

We're praying for us all to be blessed.  

***BABY*DUST*BABY*DUST*BABY*DUST***

[coco2009]

New to this site, very happy to be able to share with girls going through the same as me.
Today in 10dpt, 2 grade 1 embryos, donor egg cycle.
Since transfer i'm feeling period like symptoms (cramps, sore breast).
My blood test is on July 01 (Wednesday). I did a HPT yesterday, was "negative",but i try not to give up hope.
This is my 4 IVF, first with donor. One end up in m/c (worse feeling ever !!!)
Good luck to everybody

[katiebug00]

Thanks so much for your blessing.....wishing everyone the best.

[martignago]

Hi everyone,

Sites like these have been so great for me during the last two weeks.  It is nice to know I am not alone, and that there are so many people with different symptoms who all have positive results.  It gives me hope.

I did my HCG blood test today and I am waiting for the news from my doctor.  Of course, I broke down and did a home pregnancy test.  It was positive!  I'm now so nervous to know what my HCG levels are.  The first round of IVF I did was a "very weak" positive and resulted in an early miscarriage.  The second was just negative.  And now, I finally have a positive test!  I wish I could run out and celebrate, but there are so many things to worry about.  After all that we've been through to get pregnant, I just have no patience left in me!

Good luck to all of you, and thanks for posting these blogs.  It helps to share.

[harry6]

Hi Everyone,
I have been reading your stories and they have given me some hope.  I have had 7 iuis.  Two of which worked, but both ended in mc.  I just did my first IVF cycle and was hopeful, tranferred two blasts on Wed, June 24.  I broke down and tested this morning and got a bfn (6dp5dt)...No cramps or any other syptoms (symptoms)..sore boobs, but I think it's from the prog. oil.  Please keep me in your thoughts and send good vibes.

[Des818]

Hi Everyone!

I had my first IVF on June 15. Retrieved 4 eggs and 4 fertilized in 48 hours. Doc transferred all 4. Did the blood test on June 23. Results of HCG level were 35. 2 days later went for another blood test and the levels shot up to 128. I'm now anxiously waiting for my first u/s on July 15. I hope we get to see something or hear the heartbeat. Because my other half is really not convinced that I'm pregnant. I even had to take a First Response test (today). Came out positive. I wanna jump for joy but I know its too early and anything can happen. Best wishes to all of you.

[martignago]

Just got the results of my HCG test today and it was positive!  I feel so many mixed emotions, that I think I'm going crazy.  I've been disappointed month after month for the past four years.  It seems so surreal.

I'm trying hard to stay positive and enjoy the experience.  So many things can go wrong, but I can't focus on the negatives right now.

Just want to tell all of you who are watching every little sign, and trying to figure out whether you are pregnant - I had no signs.  I kept waiting and hoping that I'd "feel pregnant", but all I've felt these past two weeks is tired, emotional, and a little crampy in the evenings.

Good luck to all of you.  

[Ella598]

WOW, congratulations!!! thats great news for you. I have another 7 days to wait to do my test, its killing me! Fells like it will never come. And on top of it all, i feel like my period is about to start too. I really hope it doesnt come, but im not that lucky. Like you said, after so many negatives its so hard to even think positive till it happens. Did you feel anything around the time your period was due, like it was about to come??

[MGS1969]

It was super scary, and I'm still a little on edge because I continue to have spotting, but I'm trying to stay positive.  

Fyi - When I did my ivf cycle, I though for sure I was about to start my period, but it turns out the symptoms for pregnancy are the same as pms.  I'm now starting my 9th week of pregnancy, and I still don't "feel pregnant".  I'm not sick, doesn't feel like my bbs are growing, but as of last Friday, the hb was 150 and the baby was growing, so hopefully all is progressing as it should!

Good luck everyone and keep us updated.

[coco2009]

Just got the results of my HCG "negative".....Will start cycle with Frozen embryos. I have 7 frozen ones.

[PaulineRich]

coco2009- Im so sorry.

[katiebug00]

I did it, took another hpt today....and it was positive! (7 days post frozen embryo transfer) Not sure I'm ready to be excited YET, can't help but be guarded?! Blood work in am.

[Ella598]

hey, i just read you thing here, you said you took a pregnancy test 7 days post transfer and it was positive. WOW. Well today is 10 days post frozen transfer for me and i am too affraid to do the test, i feel like my period is about to come, i have slight pain in my lowerr back and bit on the ovaries on both sides, which make me think the period is going to start any minute, cos these are the symptoms i normally get. Altho my period was due yesterday no blood as yet, and i did have some brown/reddish discharge on 4 days ago, but that went. I dont know what to think, but deep down i know im not pregnant and that these symptoms are my period. :-(  Im devastated!

[Ella598]

hey all, i just did a pregnancy test from the chemist and it had two lines. Its been 11 days since frozen transfer and i dont know what to think. The nurse had to ruin it by telling me its too early as i have to wait another 6 days to do my test, and said it could be meaningless. But how can it be, i have never had a positive at all, ever, and why would it come up now if there is nothing there at all. My period was due 2 days and its not here yet, so i dont know, guess it could still come. Please some1 help me.

x

[anetski]

Hi

You didn't have any trigger shots or hormones with this cycle being a frozen one?? If not then the positive should be correct.

By the way on my fifrst IVF a year ago I had a positive one day (faint line) then the next day negative. I couldn't believe it so I thought it would have been the hormones giving me the positive. I had cramping like AF and I went to the toilet for days thinking...here it is but nothing came and I was pregnant. That is what makes the wait so hard. All symptoms can mean both negative and positive.

I am waiting on my ET on monday and I want to test so bad but when? I had 2 booster injections plus the trigger so am a little scared of getting a false positive. I think I will start testing at day 8 post transfer and test every day. My beta is day day 11 post transfer and AF is due day 8.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ella598]

hey
I didnt have any drugs at all this cycle, i had a frozen embryo but no drugs at all. So thats what makes it a bit hard as i dont know now, Its 11 days post transfer and i guess something is causing it to be positive, as i have never had it before,i dont know what to think. I want to get excited but i cant, in case its false. I will do another one in a few days and if its still positive then it must be. I have never been pregnant before so i dont know what i should feel.
Thank you so much for your post
xx

[babyo2]

This is my first ivf im on day 8 of the embryo transfer i test real soon im freakin out just like everyone  we transferred 3 i dont know what to feel i want to feel happy then i dont want to get my hopes up but then i  do i total agree with emmanuel that GOD is in control i do believe in GOD and i will hold on to that GOD will bless me and my husband with a child i just dont know what to do if im told something i dont want to hear GOD BLESS EVERYONE IN TRYING TO MAKE A MIRACLE

[A_Muse4u]

Welcome to purgatory!  ;)  I too am praying for everyone to become blessed w/little miracles of joy.  Thanks for the blessing!

~~~STICKY~~~STICKY~~~STICKY~~~***BABY*DUST*BABY*DUST*BABY*DUST***

[hepburn1970]

i have read all your comments, my heart bleeding at all the frustrations and false hope that each cycle presents.
i have finally made tranplant, Now at 6dpt.
my 1st cycle was cancelled just before the trigger, too many eggs all my levels very high. i was devastated. my doc decided to put us on a expensive course of treatment for my next cycle,a decision made feeling that this one would take up all our savings, so feeling that at the moment last chance.
all went really well. retrieved 8 and 6 made it to 5 days. 23/06 was big day for us 1 embryo implanted, 5 frozen. the waiting has been unbearable. of course couldn't wait did a HPT 5dpt it was negative. i know it could be too early but left so much doubt in my head.my poor partner is trying to get me not to be so consumed with the results, saying  to try and put it to the back of my mind. not happening.
i have had cramping and sore breasts but know that this is drug induced. but no spotting so far.my doctor is doing my blood work so early 06/06.
will do another hpt tomorrow.
my heart and hope are with all of you. all the best of luck with this journey. as it has been the hardest journey i have ever taken.  

[katiebug00]

Blood work came back good....they told me I'm pregnant. Have to have more blood work the next two weeks to make sure the levels are increasing.

[A_Muse4u]

hepburn1970:  Welcome to the 2ww.  We're praying we all get the results/outcomes our hearts desire, God willing, Amen.  O:-)

katiebug00:  We're sO happy for you.  Continued prayers for you & everyone here and now to become blessed w/fruits of love, A.S.A.P.  Grow little seeds..grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :)

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[A_Muse4u]

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[hepburn1970]

thank you so much for your comments, this site is amazing.
i have enjoyed and learned so much from others. it has been the best support i have had as yet.
did my hpt this morning , faint line present. blood work tomorrow. but least a little hope there. trying not to get to excited.
all of you the best of luck.
congratulations to all that have had success....
like you said let the seed grow.....

[hepburn1970]

my hcg is 115. bloodwork good. next test in 7 days, baby steps

[jenkinscheshire]

Hi
I am new to this site and have had my first IVF cycle recently. Had 2 x embryos transferred on the 17th June and had to do Pregnancy test on 4th July - and it was positive!!! Very excited, however have started to get cramping again and slight bleeding and small clots so am now worried - has anyone experienced this?

[ash0321]

Hi ladies i just found this site and thank goodness i did! I am 2dpt from a 3 day transfer I had 6 eggs retrived 5 fertilized but only 4 divided my two best ones were only 6 and 7 cell they transfered both but i am so worried that they are not good enough i am so scared of this not working. I am only 28 and this is my 1st ivf cycle  and the waiting is killing me! has anyone else had less than 8 cell embryos transfered and it worked? I had alot of cramping the day of transfer and today like gas pains and very minimal breast tenderness which i had before bc i had mild ohss however most of my symptoms are starting to go away what does this mean? they only thing i have now is a headache which makes me nervous because i get those before my period. I dont think i will take a hpt because i want to drag out the positive thoughts as long as possible! If anyone has had a similar experience i would love to hear your thoughts! I wish you all nothing but success! all the best to everyone!

[nessa1378]

I had my transfer for my third ivf July 3 and I'm ranging between positive I'm pregnant to feelings of despair at the thought of not being pregnant.  I am finding some type of releif in reading these comments because you all understand what it is like.  They transfered two embryo's and the doctor said it didn't look good because they were only 5 celled, in stirrups I started crying, then when the embryologist came back she said they went up to a 6 & 7, maybe they are little fighters.  The other two times we had 8 celled and that didn't work. Today is day 5 from the transfer and I'm feeling a bit crampy but got my progesterine levels back and they said 26.9 is good.......hopefully these little fighters are implanting.   I am hoping and praying for all of you !

[Mariana101]

I will pray for you. Unfortunatelly I had my blood test today and it was negative. This is my second IVF. They transfered 3 eggs. The forst one they did 2. they were all 8 cells and 6 cells. Oh well...... you must keep on doing it until the insurance says NO!

[nessa1378]

I am so sorry to hear your blood test was negative. Hang in there and thank you for the support.

[ash0321]

wow you and i are in similar situations only this is my first cycle and you are 3 days ahead of me you will have to keep me posted on how things work out! I read on another site another girl had  two 6 and 7 cell embryo's transfered and  one took so think positive i will keep my fingers crossed for you! This site and reading others stories has been so helpful! I am only day one post transfer and i am already obsessing ......lol its going to be a long road for me! I felt cramping right from the get go and read somewhere that implantation can occur anywhere from 2 to 7 days after transfer so who knows maybe thats what you are feeling best of luck sweetie i will keep my fingers crossed for you!

[ash0321]

I am so sorry to hear about your results hang in there sweetie it will happen one day! On a positive note at least your insurance covers it! Which insurance do you have? Is it through your job or  your husbands job? We have had to pay out of pocket at it cost 15k and it doesnt look like we will have an embies to freeze so if it doesnt work we will have to pay out of pocket again and start all over! I will keep you in my prayers be strong!

[Des818]

Beta #1. 35 (is this too low)?
Beta #2. 128

u/s on July 15th - can't wait! Where else can I ge a test done?

[burg101]

Hello!!  I am new to this site.  I should be an expert on IVF.  In 2007, my little girl was born, she was conceived on our first IVF cycle. Just completed our second!! Transfer was on 7/4/09 with 2 8 cell.  Took an EPT this morning and negative.  Beta is scheduled for Tuesday. Any thoughts???
My only sign that leads me to believe I am pregnant is Montgomery Tubercles on breasts.

[amynkhai]

i did a home preg test 6 days after transfer and got three positive preg tests! wish me luck! hcg appt on friday and monday...