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Cramps after IVF egg transfer..Normal?.day 5
Cramps after IVF egg transfer..Normal?.day 5
by lucenna, Nov 18, 2006 12:00AM
just had 1vf after 4 years of trying to get pg and a loss of one ovary and tube. It has been 5 days since the transfer and I just started cramping. But after BM i feel better. Is it a good sign or bad sign. I am so worried. i am 32 and we transfered 2 babies.. my blood work is to be on the 28th but how soon before then can I do a Preg. test
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I know what you are going through. I had my transfer done on the 13th and we tranfered 2 embryos. I have been having slight cramping on and off for the past two days however the the wait until the 27th is unbearable. I as wondering if the cramping is a sign of implantation also my nipples have started to hurt slightly.
Seems like we are in this together so I will say a pray for both of us.
Good luck!!!!
Thanks a lot. I will keep you updated and lots of baby dust to you .......goodluck. I will do a preg test in two or three days and post tshe outcome. Please pray for me...
I am a bit scared to do a preg. test but I can wait until the 27th as my doctor asked. I am still having very faint feather like feelings in my lower abs. I have been feeling a bit nauseated recently or maybe it's my mind. This wait is the worst.
Thanks for your comments guys and good luck to you Lucenna.
You should try testing on sunday or saturday..I will update. Lots of baby dust to you and goodluck...
My transfer was a 3 day. I tested this morning (could not wait until Monday 27th) and it was positive. I shook my husband out of his sleep as it was about 4:30am. I am so happy.He hug me and call me mum.....I am soooooooooooooo happy. Keep me posted on your, I am praying for you.
I am not sure if my last post went but here I go again. I did a pregnancy test this morning and it was positive. Maybe I was so happy that I probally hit the wrong button.
Lucenna, I pray all goes well for you too, please let us know.
HIP HIP For YOU... I am very happy for you....
Well yesterday officially ended the dreaded two week wait now I am have an ultra sound on the 13th December to check for babies heart beat.
PS: Morning sickness has started and it's not pleasant ............at all....... but I am not complaining.
Will keep you all posted.
Thanks for all your prayers and words of encouragement to date.
I have been checking this site daily looking for you and hoping and praying that all goes well for you. I am sorry to hear that the embryos did not implant but please keep trying.
This is our second attempt at IVF.I am due for a scan on the 13th and I am just trusting God for a these two new lives to continue.
Remember..............do not give up hope....ever. I know you are sad but remember there is always next time.
You know, today I was sitting in a restaurant having lunch and through the window I saw this lady begging for money. One person give her a dollar and she took it and walked away. When I was finished and on my way to my car I saw her again. this time she was just sitting staring at me. I walked over to her and chatted with her for a while and give her some money. She said thanks for my kindness and asked that God blessed me. That instantly made me happy because I have been completely tensed about this whole IVF and was sitting in the restaurant just thinking about it.
But, God is still in control and he will give you the desires of your heart..........just do not give up........PLEASE.
Your are in my prayers.
We are going to try again in Januray.....I wish you lots of luck and a happy preg...I hope I can catch up with you soon... Thanks a lot for remembering me. I Will holla later..
PS>> cramps are okay ..
Bajan Girl how was the ultrasound?
I enjoyed reading all your posts and am sorry for each of your individual fertility upsets. I hope you all get your BFP's this month. LJ, I especially hoped for you because like you, I am an IVF try. I'm glad to see it worked for you and you have a one year old. Good luck this time too. I am ttc #1 and am in my 2nd IVF cycle right now. I had a blastocyst transfer on Friday YEAH! and decided to transfer 3. I am so scared and excited at the same time. Its only been 3 days and I'm a little afraid b/c I have some cramping but trying not to dwell on it. I can test on the 22nd at home and at doctors office on either the 23rd or 26th depending on what I want. Hmmm I wonder :) Anyway, thanks for sharing your story. I hear you have much more success when you do a 5 day blastocyst transfer and I started acupuncture prior to this try so I'm keeping all fingers and toes crossed. God I hope it's finally my time!!!
Lucenna, when will you start your cycle in January?
I am going to church this evening, I will say a prayer for y'all.
If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. (Matthew 17:20)
i come to the site often and look at posting but have never signed up.I did a 5 day transfer on the 14th. I to am cramping and having alot of gas and feel constipated. This is my second ivf the last was a no go but i didn't feel anything last time the way i do now... which is giving me some hope. GL to all
I did my first ET on the 10th. Took HPT today (day 8) and it is BFN. I am so upset and am afraid that the two eggs did not take. I do not feel any different. Breast hurt some and have very blue veins showing but am assume this is just the hormones that I am taking. Could use advise. From what I have read the test should show pos. by now???Any advise? Thanks
That's awesome that you lit a candle in NYC. We also have two candles always lit in our home in So Ca. One for each embie. Did you get to see photos of your embies. When I saw mine, it was seriously love at first site! I'm so glad we can make it through the week together.
Hi mstrex, dont worry just yet. I've heard of women getting a negative HPT and then getting a positive blood test at the clinic. When will you get your bloodtest? I'm assuming that it's around the 21 or 22? That's why I don't want to take a HPT. Remember, put your faith in God!
And MSTREX,don't freak just yet. I did hear you have to wait 8 days post transfer so give it another day or two.
DCNC we're in the same boat too. I did a 5 dat transfer a day later on the 15th. Hopefully when we test we'll all get our BFP'S!!!
This two week wait is torture, but not as bad as the first time.
Welcome Rocky...from what everyone has been saying, the cramping sounds totally normal. It seems like everyone is sooo different. Some have really bad cramps and some none at all. Won't you be taking your pregnancy test soon?
I am starting to get stressed. My bloodtest is on the 22nd and I am tempted to do a test at home, but I am scared it'll be negative. I am so glad I took time off work to rest. I feel nauseous, tired and my chest is swollen. I can't remember if I felt like this last time when it worked or when it didn't. I know I didn't feel this way with the cryo cycles which didn't work. I am praying that it's not the progesterone. I have read that blastocyst transfers can be up to 50% successful, I know it worked last time but my FSH levels were so high this time. Hoping and praying for everyone. PUPO.
May we all have a very Merry Christmas!!!
Yes, I'm taking my test Friday. I have not taken any home tests. For me that just makes it worse. (I did it last time)
You know there is another difference between this time and last time, which was negative, and that is I have no flushing discharge. That stopped last week.
Anyhow, thanks for the welcome. How's it going? When do you test? Or have you already?
Best wishes
Rocky
All baby dust and stuff aside this is the most difficult part of the whole IVF process! The wait.
It seems like we're all going to test this weekend. Fri, Sat or Sunday. Rocky, your signs sound good, light cramps, fluttering. I heard that's all fine. I want us all to have our BFP's this weekend. Hope we all get through this terrible wait.
Well good news I think. I took another test today and saw a faint line. so I went out and got four more tests all different ones includeing the digital with readout. And the readout said Preg. YEAH. I really do not think that four different kinds of test could all be wrong. I test on Friday as well. I have two children (21 &22 Yrs). My husband died 10 yrs ago and I remarried 5 yrs ago so this will be our first together. Good luck to everyone and MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Rocky, what is flushing discharge?
O.k everyone, lets start an info list. I've seen other 2ww sisters do it. It's hard for me to remember all our info:
Audrey- First fresh IVF cycle, 8 follicles, 7 fertilized, 2 grade A (lol)3 day embies transferred 12/14, 5 frozen, blood test on 12/26!
You are all in my prayers every night!
This is my first time on this site and I'm glad I'm here. Today I just got a big fat positive on my blood test. This is my second IVF. The first one was unsuccessful, Transfer was three embies at 6cells.
This cycle was four at 8 cells. As much as I tried to stay positive and not let anything bother me, I couldn't. I spent countless hours on the net looking for answers. I monitored all the little movement and aches in my body. What was different this time around from the last was that I spent a lot of time praying and hoping. I even stayed home and slept a lot. Please feel free to ask any questions. I found out that support is the key to success.
I just wanted to share the things I felt that gave me some signs that I might have been: (and AM)
Day4: after Transfer: Butterflies in my belly.
Day5: Butterflies continued...very emotional
Day6: Very sensitive, Cried about everything.
Day7: Mild Cramping and breast were hurting.
Day8: Cramping as if I were to get my period.
Day9: Headache and nothing else
Day10: More Headache and very sleepy
Day11: Headache and heavy white discharge (I thought is was my period so I ran to the bathroom and it wasn't)
Day12: Nothing, just very emotional. I cried all the way to the doctor’s office. Waiting for him to call me to give me a Positive or Negative answer was torturous. When he finally called all I could say was Thank you, thank you, thank you, I didn't allow him to speak, I was overwhelmed with joy.
I wish you all the same. Never give up.
Okay, about the flushing discharge. . . last time. I would get this watery discharg, I say flushing, because that is how it felt. Like a waterfall. I'm not sure if it was excess progesterone (suppositories), but it would always surprise me and now I don't have it all, well not since last week. I've had it all the other times (2 IUI's and 1 FET).
This time (FET #2) I don't have it. I'm so unsure what the heck is going on. I'm glad I'm not alone. I wish everyone the Best.
My symptoms:
Sore chest
Sleepy (side effect from progesterone
Slightly Sore lower abdomin (abdomen)
It feels like AF cramps are on there way, but haven't arrived
One deep cramp (rolling/fluttering) felt like it was going to knock me off my feet. That happened on day 11.
That's it.
Rocky, I do not have the flushing you described. Will you take an HPT or just wait? How many embies did you transfer and on day 3 or 5?
Is anyone else not working right now? I have the next 3 weeks off...I have way too much time on my hands!
Thanks for the welcome. As I mentioned before, the doctor transfered 4 embies at 8 cells. My hormone level was at 356 and the HCG level was at 26.something. Don't know what that means, but I have to visit again on Friday. Doctor thinks that my level is strong and possible multiples.
Needpassion - I can't believe when i was reading your post. Sounds exactly like me especially the searching for answers on the internet, monitoring every movement AND its my second attempt too. I'm sick over this whole thing. Even your symptoms are pretty much the same as mine. You've given me faith and hope (something i needed today) b/c I am so scared to get the pg test at re on Friday. I don't know what I'm going to do yet. I may wait. Not sure. I want to be able to say thankyou thankyou thankyou too but I don't know if I can do it on Friday. Maybe I'll just take a HPT??? UGH I can't stand it.
Nicki
Audrey- First fresh IVF cycle, 8 follicles, 7 fertilized, 2 grade A (lol)3 day embies transferred 12/14, 5 frozen, blood test on 12/26!
Nicki- 2nd fresh IVF cycle, 8 eggs, 5 fertilized, 2 blastocysts and one 12 cell excellent grade. Tranferred 3 on 12/15. Testing on 12/23!
I'm at work now, I'm writing inbetween my workload.
I'm going to wait until I take my HPT. I did the POAS thing last time and it just felt wrong.
Good! I'm glad you don't have the flushing. . . it's terribly unpleasant.
I transferred 3 three day embies. Now, I just wait. and wait. and wait. Even with work, I'm not busy enough to get my mind off things. Geez.
POAS stands for (Pee on a stick) It was an abbreviation used on another site.
Last time I transferred two (frozen).
I wanted to feel more fluttering today, but I didn't. I don't feel strong menstrual cramps, just real light ones, but what worries me is the timing. Usually cramping is a good sign only during implantation. . . right? Days 6 thru 8? for a day three embie? after that I always hear of those getting a Positive, feeling nothing at all. That's what's kind of bothering me right now. I want to be feeling either fluttering or nothing at all. I'm hopeful.
Yes, the numbers are high and i'm very excited. I've been trying for 10 years when I learned that my uterus was tilted. I had no choice but to do IVF. The first time I had 3 day transfer and the embies were at 6 cells. I had lots of pain the first time from an over situlated ovary.
This time around it was still the 3 day transfer but the embies were at 8 cells. Something very different happend this time around, the Sono lady gave me a picture, I found that odd. My mother thought it was a sign that this one was going to give. Has anyone gotten a picture after transfer?
That's great for you!! Good luck h&h 9 months!
I didn't get one the first time, so I wasn't sure. Okay, then I feel better.
Audrey- First fresh IVF cycle, 8 follicles, 7 fertilized, 2 grade A (lol)3 day embies transferred 12/14, 5 frozen, blood test on 12/26!
Nicki- 2nd fresh IVF cycle, 8 eggs, 5 fertilized, 2 blastocysts and one 12 cell excellent grade. Tranferred 3 on 12/15. Testing on 12/23!
Laurreen-4th fresh IVF Cycle, 19 eggs, 10 fertilized, 2 blatocysts transfered on day 6 - 12/09. None left to freeze. Testing on 12/22.
I am planning on a hpt tomorrow morning though. Since this is my 8th IVF cycle(4 fresh & 4 cryo) the two week wait is the worst part - way worse that the retreival. Thank God it worked on my last fresh cycle. I am starting to feel that it didn't work as least then I won't be so disappointed. Trying to be brave and praying a lot. You guys have really helped me through this week. I am thankful to be off work right now, it's hard to think of anything else. Even Christmas seems so far away, I only got my tree decorated today.
Talk to you soon!
I test two mornings! Can you believe I haven't tested at home yet?!
I have a picture of all three embies, aswell as the ultrasound screen shot. I put them away. Last time I kept them out and it just kept my mind on things. This time around is so much better.
I transferred on a Friday and was back to work on Monday. Last time I took a week off, but I learned fast it was the wrong choice for me. Too much time to think.
Also, my embies (3 day) were frozen. I had hyperstimulated back in May 2006 resulting in 6 excellent embies.
I feel good this morning. No cramps. By this time in the last FET, I would have been feeling definite AF cramps, dull, but definite. But this time they were never definite. . . it just felt like I was about to cramp but never it never did. This eases my mind. I feel positive. I'll find out Friday for certain. I'm just glad I don't feel AF coming on.
Well I did a hpt and it was negative, which is probably accurate since I am at day 12. My period was actually due on Tuesday, but since it hasn't come I still have some hope that the hpt is wrong. Last time I did a hpt on day 10 and got a faint line... Still hoping and praying. I will check back in later. Best of luck to everyone. May we all get a Christmas miracle.
LJ- I agree with Audrey. I don't think you can rely on those. All they do is make you crazy. Hang in there.
Rocky- Your positive outlook is inspiring. I wish I had some of it!!!! If your cramps are non existent and you feel different then the last time, that's a great sign!!! All fingers and toes crossed for you.
Last night I was going to write, but I didn't want to be a bummer. You see, last night I had logged on to write and I still hadn't felt any AF cramps. But right when I was about to post. . . I felt one. I was instantly struck with dissapointment. The good news is I'm better now. I won't take a HPT test this time. I'll wait until tomorrow. I go in at 9am tomorrow and I'll get my answer around 2 o'clock.
Symptoms for Day 13
One AF cramp dull and maybe 5 seconds long
Frequent Urination
Nothing else
Symtoms for Day 14
As of 6:15 am PST
I haven't felt any cramps this morning
No sore lower abdomin (abdomen)
Tiny bloody nose
I'm off to get ready for work. . . No one there knows anything. For me its best. No questions, no uncomfortable situations. For me this works best.
Thanks. Yes, you are totally right. The AF doesn't come until after we stop the meds. I just have a thing about
AF cramps. . . I guess I get scared, because of last time. I felt them and then got BFN. I know this is silly, because really the only true indicator is the BETA test. But you know how it is. I feel good this morning. I little bit of bubbling in the lower abs and frequent urination with just one AF cramp-like feeling. I feel hopeful. Tomorrow I take the test at 9am. Last time my RE said he would call me before 12, but I didn't hear from him until after 2 o'clock. Geez. So in less then 25 hours I should have an answer. I'm going home and going to bed early tonight. I don't want to think too much. How you doing? How are your symptoms?
I am not too optimistic, but I am still praying for a chance. I know with my son I had spotting for a day, but it was never red. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Nicki, you test on saturday? I test tomorrow. I'm thinking of you.
Audream, when do you test? Don't you just hate that pulling down feeling?! I know that feeling. Still, it's important to remain open minded. Cramps are tricky. They most definitly cannot be completely trusted.
LJ, yes, stay positive. You don't know until the BETA. I know it's easy to say, but you you sound like the kind of person who can handle this no matter what the outcome. Are you on projesterone?
I'll let you all know as soon as I find out tomorrow Pacific Standard Time around 2'oclock. Keep me in thoughts and prayers as I will all of you.
Rocky & LJ I will be praying for you and sending you lots of positive energy tomorrow!!!!
I'm a little sad this morning. I put the morning suppository and some blood followed it out. I'm on my way to get a second PG test. Now i'm worried cause of the blood. Not heavy, but it blood. I need the support of the group. Has this happend to anyone else. Is this normal. I'm so scared that the embie isn't there anymore. I've been crying since I saw the blood. Feedback please.
Hug
I can't offer much on the blood followig the suppository. It could be an indication of your AF starting or could be just harmless spotting. I know this, dissapointment strikes whenever signs of AF approach. I know the feeling and wether its cramps or little blood, it is enough to send one into despair. Just know that you are not alone and it isn't over until the BETA says its over.
LJ, Rocky, mstrex, looking forward to hearing from you!
Nicki, 1 more day!!!
I test on Tuesday!!!
Audrey - you and I are going to be on the edge of our seats. I still feel af type cramps so I have already tried to do my best to prepare for a bfn. A bfp would be a miracle. I hope it for both of us. And no, work doesn't know. Only 1 girl who I know wouldn't blab and is going to inconspicuously order me alcohol free drinks ; )
Rocky and LJ- god I hope your BFP news arrives really soon!!! I'm going to try to look for it. Big prayers your way right now!
I'm stressing enough for all of us!!!!
Hug
Well I got the call about 10:30 this morning. BFP. I thank you for your support during this two week wait.
Here were my symptoms:
Weird fluttery/rollin cramp (almost knocked me off my feet)
Very AF like cramps, like one or two a day. Not strong at all and kind of deeper than AF cramps. I could tell the difference now that I look back. Frequent Urination, getting at least once a night, sometimes twice. Always feels like I have to go.
Tingling feelings.
I find out my HCG later this afternoon. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rocky, Whooooo!!!! Merry Christmas Mommy!!! I am so very happy for you and your husband!! Keep us posted on your HSG levels and bask in your happiness!! You are blessed!!
It is official. I got BFP... Hcg was117 and E2 was1013. Not sure if the numbers are great or not but will go back on Wed to make sure numbers are going up. Will not find out for another two weeks if we are having one or twins. Either way we have been blessed this day. Good luck to all and lots of baby dust.
Unfortunately my day was not as lucky, I had to wait & wait... Finally I got the negative news.
Raising levels is always a good sign the higher the numbers the stronger the pregnancy or possible of multiples. Spotting can happen anytime in the first trimester and is usually due to hormones. With my son I bled for 10 days at 10 weeks, scariest time of my life, but it was fine. Just excess blood that wasn't needed. Best of luck to everyone. I hope to hear news of your ultrasound results.
Merry Christmas.
My HCG level is 4053, this was taken today which is technically day 18. My Re says maybe twins or triplets. But he has known of those with a High HCG with a singleton.
Congrats Rocky and MSTREX, I'm glad you got your BFP's. Along with NeedPassion, we have a great threesome! And Audrey, I hope you make it a foursome tomorrow. Prayin for you girl.
Ok so I know you are all wondering...... I'm sorry to say that me and DH got a BFN today after our blood test. So I'm with you LJ, now trying to regroup from the bad news and figure out what's next. This being my 2nd failed IVF attempt with NO explained fertility problem...... I just don't know. So now I sit and wait for af and take it from there. Where?? no clue. Merry Christmas, wish it were different but that's just how it goes.
Audrey, you better give me good news tomorrow! I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed. Sorry again LJ.
Can't wait til Tuesday now for you!
Does anyone know a goof RE doctor in NY area? Thanks in advance.
If you don't mind I'll run some stats or questions by you after I find some stuff out. Also, DH and I decided to get a second opinion so the nurse is going to give me two names and i found two names. I'm going to see how comfortable I am with each and see what they have to say. Thanks for you information and uplifting words.
Just making light : )
Hope that helps.
I thought of you girls today when I got home from my in-laws. I just wanted to say . . . I've been through 4 useless cycles of clomid, 1 cancelled IUI cycle, 2 failed IUI's, one IVF cycle that wasn't cancelled but turned into FET months later, due to hyperstimulation, and one failed FET. It was this last FET, after 2 years and six months of trying that finally worked. And from what I've gathered from all the support sites I've been on, I got a BFP relatively easily. I once read a thread from a Mom to be, who went through five unsuccessful IVF's and it was her sixth that gave her her long awaited BFP. On the other hand, I have a cousin 36 years old, diagnosed with PCOS in her late twenties, who has adopted two boy brothers. She fell on some hard times when her husband left her for a 19 year old right before the adoption was finalized. Times became even tougher when the 19 year old became pregnant. Yes, pregnant. Now, two years later my cousin has her boys, they call her mom, they love her and she loves them. They are a happy family.
All this to say, we all have our roads to cross, but if we want love and happiness in our lives, it's there for the taking. We just have to reach out and grab it. There is more than one road to happiness. Pick yours and run . . .
With all my heart,
Rocky
Thank you very much for your information. I live in Brooklyn, NY. I couldn't conceive for more then a year, so I am gathering information about RE doctors. Today I spoke to my cousin, and she said that the best doctors who do IVF's are in Cornell University. Thanks again and i wish you and everyone here all the best!!!
Hope that helps.
Nicki, a special thanks to you my 2ww buddy. I'm glad our paths crossed and I hope we will keep in touch!!
As for me, tomorrow I take my long awaited test. I am so very grateful for having come this far...from the beginning I have put it all in God's hands. Whatever the outcome, I know that He has a plan for us!!!
Merry Christmas to you all!!
MAY YOU ALL GET YOUR LONG AWAITED DREAMS COME TRUE. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW.
HUG
Good Luck, many positive thoughts are being thought up for you over here. I have a good feeling.
I have been told that mucus build up is very common if you are PG. Don't want to get your hopes up just in case but that's what my re told me my last IVF try. Swollen breasts are a good sign too but it's hard b/c that's also a side affect of progesterone so it's tough to say.
Hope you have awesome news with your beta in 3 days. And let me know why your waiting 15 + days. It makes me wonder why my doctor told me I could come in so early.
Still all stopped up with symptoms of a head cold.no signs of anything else. i have had no cramping since a couple days after transfer.in answer to your question nick...not waiting 15 days. RE does not count the day of trans so it's a 14 day wait....wish it was sooner. I just go up,and down emotionally.
pretty much drained at this point with the nose and all.nick thanks for your reply..hubby said the same thing.
Gl to all who have tests this week.
Don't worry about the lack of symtoms. I've heard from many people that you're really not going to feel a darn thing until after 6 weeks at least!! Everything else is just meant to drive us crazy. Hang in there. You're almost there.
Rocky, I agree with what you said in yesterday's post. There is more than one way to have your family. DH and I decided long ago that we would give IVF 3 chances...then we would look into possible adoption. Like I said earlier, I know that God has a plan for us!
Peace and blessings to all of you in 2007!!!
nick, sorry for your news i hope you will not give up.in answer to your question...yes, i was told by a nurse that i could come in earlier and they would cheat and give me a test sooner but she is no longer there left before i got my cycle started. so i guess you can test early....how early i dunno? with the holidays i didn't see the point. GL keep asking questions.
I thought i knew so much....finding out... i don't know jack when it comes down to the symptoms. this site has been so helpful.....I take my hat off to all you ladies..GL God Bless.
Sorry to hear about your results. As for your question, I did my first in October 28th and it didn't work. after that I waited only two weeks and got ready for my next try. I asked the doctor if it would have any affect on me, but he said that the only thing that could happen is that it wouldn't work and he'll have to try again. I went for it, he already knew what meds worked for me and so we went with it, and as you know on the 8th of December was my transfer and on the 19th it was a positive. My doctor told me that it almost never happens the first time because we are not sure of what meds might work on us. So don't give up, the next one should be the right one. And just remember you are not alone.
Hug
DCNC getting closer for you. Hope you are able to give us a BFP.
I'm feeling better little by little, day by day. Wish all this stuff had ended last week with a BFP but that's not what happened so still trying to keep my chin up. It's very difficult right now.
Audrey hang in there and be positive. Remember a positive is a positive. Let us know how it goes, be brave.
Audrey, how are you? Are you doing ok? What happened yesterday with your levels? To answer your question... I had to wait a month and a 1/2 to try IVF again so get my period twice. Then after the second period, tried everything all over again. Hope to chat with you soon.
Thankyou so very much for your kind words and positive energy. How are you two doing? I agree that time heals all wounds and that thinking ahead about your next game plan makes all the difference in the world. I'm so very grateful that we have one another for support!! You are always in my thoughts and prayers!
Nicki, I know you said that you were going to have a consultation with another doctor soon...please let us know how that goes.
LJ, do you have an idea when you will try IVF again?
Welcome dcnc and wayward, we are all here for you! When are your test dates? dcnc, I think yours is real soon...My prayers are with you!
They still have not called me about my levels...it's wierd because I took an HPT yesterday and today and they came out positive. I'm soooo glad I did not take them before I found out that my levels were low...I would have been so happy and then sooo sad! I do believe in miracles, but it's hard when they tell you that it's a long shot. Will let y'all know as soon as I do.
Audrey
They called to tell me that my levels had gone up but only a point...so...I am to stop all meds and go from there. I was prepared for this news, so it isn't as painful. Thank you all for hanging in there with me!!
my news is not so good.....BFN on my blood test today.so bummed!
levels were just too low.the only good news is i have 4 more good quality blastocysts in cryo.maybe again in a few months,this passed yr has been a roller coaster and it's time to get off for awhile.lot's of luck to everyone. GB
dcnc I am very sorry to hear you news. Try to stay positive, I know it's hard believe me. You have to be your own advocate...
I think i am going to try again in the early spring, it's hard to take time off work without telling them why - I just let them know I am going through medical treatment. My employer is not very empathetic to sick time.
Audrey let us know what they say.
I am so sorry...I know it is so difficult...but we are here for support. We will all make it through this even though it seems impossible right now!! Take care of YOU right now!!
LJ,
You are an awesome advocate!! Thanks so much for your feedback. I wish my levels were as high as even 25...they said that on Tuesday my levels were 7 and today 8. I don't know how I keep getting a positive HPT (Clearblue easy) when my levels are sooo low. Are they that sensitive to HCG levels? They said my progesterone and estrogen levels were fine.
A positive HPT is a good sign, talk to them today, medicine is a science and no two people are the same. Stranger this have happened, believe me. I still have hope for you. All the best.
Audrey, I don't know as much as LJ. She seems to be the grand puba of ivf and I'm glad we have her to run things by! Thanks LJ. It must be so tough to keep seeing the positive hpt. What the heck is going on? I want it to be good news but I don't know much about the levels and stuff that LJ seems to know.
Wayward, your test day is soon huh? That's exciting. We need a BFP here. Hope you have good news.
Post to ya later!
I called the Clearblue easy company and spoke to a representative who said that they "have" to say that the tests recognize an HCG of 25 and above, but in fact, they can detect even lower levels like mine. The rep also said that the blood test is always the best one to go by. I also looked up the POAS website and found that some tests detect HCG levels as low as 6, which explains why I am getting a "pregnant". Thank you so very much for the website, it has a wealth of information. After talking it over with DH and the clinic, we have decided to stop the meds and move forward. They just don't feel that my numbers are high enough for a viable pregnancy. Thank you for your valuable insight!!
Nicki, it's nice that we have LJ to help us become advocates of our individual cases!
dcnc, let us know how you're doing. We're here!
That goes to you two LJ and DCNC. Here's to a great EARLY BFP in 2007 for all of us!!!!! BTW LJ, I couldn't get a real answer from the nurse re the estidol levels. She just told me they were fine. She gave me a copy of my records so I'm going to try to figure it out. UGH.
Wayward, you should have tested ... today no?? How'd it go?
Bowling all I can tell you is that I was exactly in your shoes this exact same time last week. My RE told me that after a blastocyst transfer, you can test 8 days after, and it should be accurate. You do not need to wait the 2 weeks. Because of the holiday schedule, I tested on day 9 and got my BFN (devastating). I took a blood test though, however I did go home, (like a crazed maniac) and pee'd on a stick to see for myself and that too was negative. I know it's so hard, and I don't want to just say to you that HPTs are inaccurate for the sake of saying it. They are supposed to detect pregnancy.... BUT, you should maybe wait for the bloodtest. I think 11 days is way long enough to test though, so maybe take another test in tomorrow morning. Good luck
It has been a few days since I last logged in. I wanted to say it took me two FET's. The first one was 9/4/06, the second was 12/08/06. Usually your RE makes you make wait one month, then birth control for one cycle, and then the next cycle you get to transfer around day 20 depending on the details of your procedure. Hope this helps.
I like your positive outlook. Infact, I love it!
Always,
Rocky
Well I actually have some good news.. I couldn't wait for blood test on Tuesday so I did HPT and it was positive. I called my clinic right away and they said I could come in. My HCG was 371 today which is 12 days post transfer. I think I am still in shock.. I mean after 4 failed tries, I'm not really sure what to think. I go back 1/5 for a follow up. Not sure what happens next. I am just going to take it one minute at a time. I hope this is the beginning of a positive streak for all of us.
I feel so blessed to have found this sight and to be able to talk with all of you. This whole process is a rollercoaster and you have to be willing to get off once in a while and take a breath and then get back on. We have always waited on average 6 months in between cycles. In part because it takes me about 2 months to get my cycle back on track and I think it's good to give yourself the time that you need to mentally and physically get yourself back on the rollercoaster.
You are all in my thoughts. Any advice of what I do next will be graciously accepted.
I'm ssssoooo happy for you. That's so exciting. And after 4 times..... you were do girl. I'm so happy it worked. Advice on what to do next.... hhmmm.... jump up and down (lightly) and bask in the awesome news maybe!!! I don't know, I know an ultrasound will come in about 4 weeks I think. LJ probably knows b/c of her son. Me, I'm ttc #1 so I haven't gotten that far but I'm very happy you got your BFP!!!
Ok girls, its turnin around now. Nothing but BFP's from here on out.
Bowling.... as for my attitude, trust me, Audrey and the girls got my upset but there's nothing you can do if it's a BFN. Nothing but to try again. So I try to just focus on that after the devastation leaves. Trust me, it's ssssoooo hard. I know. But I have to believe it's going to happen for me. Just like I know it will for all of us.
You're awesome!! I would love to get on that 2ww horse with you again!! Thank you for your positive attitude...you have been so supportive! I was just wondering, did your RE want you to have 2 periods before you tried the 2nd time, or did it just work out that way?
Rocky,
So good to hear from you again! How is your pregnancy going? When is your ultrasound? Please keep us posted.
Congratulations wayward!!! I know it's been a long road, but you have been blessed!! Your numbers sound excellent too!! It looks like 2007 is your year...hope it will be ours as well!
After what happened to me, I am a firm believer in NO HPTs!!! I was told by my RE that even though your test comes out Negative, you could still be pregnant...now I have learned that even if the test comes out Positive your numbers could be too low. Please wait for the bloodtest!
To answer your question, I say 2 periods b/c right after the BFN you get a period. Ugh... anyway, my RE won't start meds day 5 after that period. He wants the drugs to leave my system so I have to wait till the next period, then start day 5 after that one to start stim meds. So I guess that equates to 1 1/2 months or 2 months depending how you look at it. Because I want to see 2 different doctors for my next try (since that will be my last try covered by insurance), I might have to wait til February or even March (hope not) but it depends which route I go. I have a consult with RE #1 on the 11th, then I'll see what my RE has to say, then, take it from there.
Interesting that some REs want you to have 2 periods and others 1. Is it different for fresh cycles and frozen cycles? My RE wants me to have a period and then get ready for try #2 (FET). Seems so soon. But I was thinking that by the time this all comes to pass, it may be February. LJ, do you know the answer?
Yes, it is a very difficult time right now. I can only credit my faith in God and the support of DH and my family for getting me through it. But you're right, husbands cannot possibly understand completely what we're going through. Plus, men have a different way of handling pain. We need to talk and talk and talk, and cry and cry and cry, whereas they tend to keep everything bottled up inside while trying to take care of us. Men always want to "fix" everything. This is something they have no conrol over and that must be hard on them. Don't worry bowling, this too will pass. Are you planning on trying again soon?
So sorry, I just realized that you have not even taken your bloodtest yet. There's still hope for you! Think positive! My prayers are with you!
Audrey
Congratulations Wayward. That's terrific news, great way to start a new year. Positive news keeps me positive and give me hope for myself. I know it's possible to get pregnant and it will happen.
How are you doing Audrey & Nicki? I am doing a little better now, I think I have finally come to turns that it didn't work. We are going to try again, probably March. As I want to take the 2ww off from work again.
As to your questions.
You can try again after one period, but doctors usually prefer two. With IVF, since you get one prior to starting the injections that counts as number two. When I got pregnant with my son, I had just tried a cryo cycle the month before. Had the negative period & started the process all over again.
As for the levels. First test they should be less than 200, my clinic tells me my levels everyday & we both keep track. Normal levels can range from 1000-10,000, but with high levels (10,000) you run the risk of OHSS which is very painful & gets worse if you have a positive HCG. You take the injections for 9-12 days, as long as levels don't go too high and eggs develop to at least 19mm. I also try to keep track of how many eggs they find on each side. Ideally you do not want high levels, when I did get pregnant my levels were 6000 on day 10. I obviously respond well to the drugs, sometimes too well, as in last time - I was 11,000 on day 9.
Happy New Year Everyone! I hope all our dreams come true 2007.
I'm with you...every day gets a little better. I'm waiting for AF now and on Jan. 10, I have a consultation with RE. It's scary, but I'm ready to move forward!
A very Happy New Year Year to all...May all our dreams come true!!!
Oh and Audrey, re the 1 or 2 periods.... LJ is probably right with the FET b/c I don't think you have to go on all those meds. Both times mine were fresh so it's all that stimulation for the ER. So you might be able to go back right aways!! Keep me posted.
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My prayers and positive thoughts are with you tomorrow. Please let us know as soon as you do!
Nicki,
Wanted to find out how you felt about the acupuncture you did before IVF. I am going to consider it for the next time around.
I know that every woman is different. I have been off meds since December 28 and have had no signs of AF. My nurse said that it can come anywhere from a few days to a week later. I know the days seem long, is this your first cycle? If you need to talk, vent, etc.. we are here for ya!
LJ and Nicki,
I am considering postponing my next cycle til my Spring Break in April. If I do it before this time, I will have to go back to work right away. Since I am a Kinder teacher, I have to run around a lot to keep up with the energy of the kids. Stressful, stressful! If I wait until April, I will have a week off. Just wanted to know what you guys thought. How important is it to get lots of rest during 2ww?
Audream - I will take your advice next time, no HPT!
nickimike926 - I know you just went through the same disappointment. Are you going to try again, and when? I used a donor, and so the costs were way higher than a normal IVF cycle. I don't know if I'll be able to talk my husband into trying again, so I'm especially nervous, as this FET will most likely be my last shot.
I'm so sorry that it did not work this first time around...but please do not give up hope. I am right there with you as far as try #2 with FET. Our Rocky got her BFP with FET just about 2 weeks ago. It will take some time to get over this disappointment...but you will get through it! We gotta get excited and positive for the next try...we are all here for one another!!! Believe!!!
Louise... did you get a blood test yet?? With a Decem. 19th transfer date you should totally be able to know for certain by now??? Like Audrey said everyone is different but you should test so you don't drive yourself nuts. I had a negative and I didn't feel AF cramps but my breast tenderness did go away. You just won't know unless you test. Let us know what happens. We're here if you need us.
Audrey ... hey girl. So April huh?? I want to try again in February but may need to wait til March. All depends on what happens with my next few consults. And I need my 2ww pal : )I'm going to see a new RE on the 11th then I go back to talk to my RE on the 13th. It will be interesting to see what they say. Then, I may want to see a 3rd RE. Which I may even go into NYC to do. Just trying to line it all up right now. And in regards to your two questions.... 1 - bedrest. It's good to have especially the day of and day after transfer. If you can do more that's great but nowadays RE's recommend 2-3 days only. So take that as advice but you have to do what your comfortable with. 2 - acupuncture. I think it's worth it for two reasons. for 1 it does relax you which is good (after you get over that wierd feeling of little needles sticking out of you which is freaky) and 2 if there is a chance another type of medicine can help with implantation etc., then I think it's worth a shot. I plan to go back in a few weeks and DH will take some herbs since we don't know for sure what our problem is. Only thing we know is that he has had borderline counts so motility seems to be an issue. She feels he should try the herbs and since they have no side effects, he's willing to try it.
Sorry for such a long post but wanted to get you all in. Oh hey LJ.... Hope you had a nice New Year.
Chat soon!
Louise are you having your test this Saturday coming? You are still taking the progesterone right? If you stop taking the progesterone, your period can start anytime in the next 10 days. I unfortuneately got mine before I stopped this time, never happened before usually about 3-5 days. Cryo transfer stats are lower, but I personally know two people that they have worked for. One has twins, so you never know. Everyone is different and every cycle is different. I know I have been through 8 (4fresh, 4cryo) & one was successful!
Audrey shouldn't you go for another blood test to see what's happening? I am concerned, I don't want to give false hope but I think it's worth looking into. It's better to have as little stress while going through a cycle as possible, so April probabaly will be a good time. That's why I am waiting til March, that's when we have spring break here.
Nicki I hope you are doing okay. Have you had doctor appt yet? I forgot to call today to make my appt, I don't know how that happened but I just so tired this morning and busy shopping this afternoon. (My stress relief)!!
Take care all & all the best in 2007!!!!
good to hear you all chat.got AF on 1/1/07 *#$&*new year! sry.had to get that out.got appt with RE on the 16th.see what he has to say. my nurse said we could do the FET on my next cycle after this one which would be the 1st of Feb. 19 to 20 days after i start.not knowing much about FET this will be first.all other have been ivf so, any info. you can give would be great....ie. the best things to do.
congrads! to the BFP sry for the BFN. we'll all get through one way,or another. sry i haven't posted to many thing to think about lately. mother inlaw had a stroke last week,hubby wants to move to be closer ASAP,hubby also wants to do FET.looks at me says....WHAT DO YA THINK?...as i slide down the wall hanging from my fingernail. funny. huh? thanks for listening,i appreciate this post so much. GL everyone.
Also, when i got my retrieval done they repositioned my left ovary because it was right on top of my uterus, they said there will be internal bruising.
Emotionally I am a wreck, woke up crying at 5am and still feel teary.
Does anyone know how to prepare for test result, I dont know how to cope.
This is our second cycle, the first resulted in hyperstimulation and was abandoned before egg collection.
I am glad that I have found this web site as I felt that nonone understood what we are going through.
Hope you all had a great new year. Ours was not so good. We lost our baby on new years eve. I am not sure what happened nor the dr. everything was going good, had good #'s. Anyhow, we want to try again. I am so afraid that something will go wrong again and we really cannot afford another try after this next one. Our dr. suggested embryo adoption as we did not have any eggs to freeze ourselves. Will I have another m/c this was the first for me and i am just so confused as to the next step. We have to use donor eggs due to fact that my hub and I are in our early 40s. This is a long process and will be at least another 7mo to get to the implant stage. any advise?
Thanks for your concern. Yes, they do want me to come in for another bloodtest to check my HCG levels. HPT is coming out negative and AF came yesterday evening. I have decided to definitely wait until April for round 2...I'll be right behind you!
Hi Nicki,
Are you back to work yet? I go back on the 8th. Thank you for the acupuncture info. I totally agree with you that we should do any little extra thing to increase our chances! Did you receive acupuncture before and after transfer or just before? I spoke to my nurse yesterday and she said that the clinic can give me an excellent referral. I will ask RE on the 10th for the phone number. Wow, we are going to have a lot of info to share with one another next week with all these RE visits!
Louise,
I know the 2ww is unbearable. My saving grace were the ladies on this site! I also read a lot, prayed, watched t.v., wrapped Christmas gifts etc.. Find something that you enjoy and do a lot of it! I hate the thought of going through this again...but I will have to. I was wondering why they took you off progesterone so soon? Were your levels very high? I was told that I would have to continue until about 10 weeks post BFP. Hang in there!!
mstrex,
I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and DH. I am so glad that you will move forward and try again. Just getting ready for the next try is helping all of us to get through our losses. We are all praying for BFPs in 2007!!! We are here for ya!!!
Thanks for your concern. Yes, they do want me to come in for another bloodtest to check my HCG levels. HPT is coming out negative and AF came yesterday evening. I have decided to definitely wait until April for round 2...I'll be right behind you!
Hi Nicki,
Are you back to work yet? I go back on the 8th. Thank you for the acupuncture info. I totally agree with you that we should do any little extra thing to increase our chances! Did you receive acupuncture before and after transfer or just before? I spoke to my nurse yesterday and she said that the clinic can give me an excellent referral. I will ask RE on the 10th for the phone number. Wow, we are going to have a lot of info to share with one another next week with all these RE visits!
Louise,
I know the 2ww is unbearable. My saving grace were the ladies on this site! I also read a lot, prayed, watched t.v., wrapped Christmas gifts etc.. Find something that you enjoy and do a lot of it! I hate the thought of going through this again...but I will have to. I was wondering why they took you off progesterone so soon? Were your levels very high? I was told that I would have to continue until about 10 weeks post BFP. Hang in there!!
mstrex,
I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and DH. I am so glad that you will move forward and try again. Just getting ready for the next try is helping all of us to get through our losses. We are all praying for BFPs in 2007!!! We are here for ya!!!
It is common practice for the progesterone to be given for only 13 days at our clinic, I was was worried about this as I have heard about progesterone being necessary for longer.
I feel a bit better now and have only have had cramps x2 today. Still feels like AF is coming though. My mum and sister both experienced cramping during all of their pregnancies and this is giving me hope.
I will try to do some reading to take my mind off the wait.
Thanks for advice.
I went today to have my first sono, this is what happend:
Sono lady asks me how many babies do I want to have and I tell her I want just one, she then tells me, "Well, you are having two." My mom was there and she jumped for joy, then the sono lady decided she wanted to move the sono stick around and says' "Wait a minute, how many did the doctor put in?" I said. "Four, why?" She then looks at me and says, "follow me, you see this little thing moving, and this little thing moving, now look at this....you are having three." Talk about a major scare. I cried so did my mom and husband. We're happy, but wasn't ready for three. really thought one or maybe two. but Three. Wow.
Well, just wanted to share my story with you guys. Best of Luck.
Hug
OMG...cogratulations mommy, mommy, mommy! Has it sunk in yet? Thanks for the update. I am so very happy for you!!! Please continue to keep in touch.
Audrey
Louise - I'm so sorry your going through this 2ww believe me, I / we totally know how you feel. Just try not to focus on it and let it consume you. I know its so hard to do and easy to say. Bottom line is we could drive ourselves NUTS over symptoms and the truth of it is... we're not supposed to feel a thing within the first few weeks. Only rare instances where some feel implantation. Most of what we feel (b/c we are doing IVF) are a result of the ER, the meds, the progesterone so don't think the worst. Hope for the best. We're hoping for you and if it's good or bad, we're here to listen.
DCNC - sorry but you cracked me up with your explicit happy new year. God do I hear ya. So sorry about getting AF, it totally stinks. I'm sorry things are so crazy for you right now. Try to keep yourself as stress free as possible for the FET. Hang in there girl.
MSTREX - my gosh I'm so sorry. I remember you posting. You were testing the same time as me. I'm so sorry I don't know what to say. I don't really know about donor eggs and embryo adoption. What is that. Either way, keep the faith. We're all going to get there!
It's just like LJ said... It's a new long year ahead! We will all get our BFP's darn it! Oh and LJ, thanks for checkin in. Yes I have 2 appointments next week the 11th and the 13th. I may schedule a third appointment making it 2 new RE's for a consult and the 3rd being my RE.
Audrey - yeah you and I will have lots to share. I am back to work... unfortunately ugh... and very jealous of you being off till the 8th. Lucky you. We'll keep each other busy while we wait. Oh and the acupuncture... I did before and after the transfer BUT i may want to do it twice the day before this time. I want to be able to just go home and rest after.
Chat soon gals
So sorry for all the stress that's going on in your life right now. Remember to take one day at a time. Things will definitely get better! Welcome to our little club. We're all rooting for one another here! Feel free to vent whenever you need to!!
Louise - The progesterone is only a precaution, as your ovaries naturally produce progesterone until the twelth week of pregnancy when the placenta takes over. Doctors prescribe to ensure that your body is producing enough, and to help develop the uterus's lining prior to transfer. Stay positive, so far the outlook looks good. Hope is what keeps me going.
DCNC - Take care of yourself. Healing is important. Let us know when you are going to plan the FET. Take care.
MSTREX - I am so sorry to hear the news. There are no real words to express my sadness for your loss. Just know that we are here for you. Try to keep positive and hopefully when you've healed you can try again.
Audrey - I am also very sorry to hear your news. I was praying for a miracle. We are here for you. Try to keep positive, I know I say it a lot but it does help the healing process. Everyone needs hope.
Nicki - Let us know how the appts go. I hope you are doing okay.
I booked my appt today, but I have to wait until the 16th. I just hope they don't try saying something else is wrong now, especially since I have a child through IVF. They mentioned me having a hysteroscopy just to make sure everything was okay, but I didn't really want to go through it if it wasn't necessary. I had a laproscopy in 2002 and everything was fine except my tubes. I was looking at the calendar today & actually I think I will try early April. There are to many birthdays in my family in March and I don't think I would get any peace.
Again thanks for all advice. Ive had no AF yet and have had only the occassional cramp, x3ish. Still worried about test but am feeling a bit more positive. Back is sore too but has been for past three weeks.
No I had no idea I was having multi, I was praying for at least one, being that it didn't work the first time around. I was convinced that this wasn't going to work either. But When I told my friends how I was feeling, after my blood test was positive, they told me that they've never felt anything like that. So I started to get scared and thought that maybe something was wrong. I was feeling this hot flame come from deep inside of me and my face would turn red. I had Cramps and spotting as if my monthly was going to come. The headaches would go on for hours even after taking meds. I just thought i was going crazy, I was even extra sleepy, like i would fall asleep standing up and that's not me. However, one thing is for sure, I feeling twice or three times more than a woman having one. I don't like it at all, I don't even have taste buds and all i want to do is sleep. My doctor said no prenatal vit, just iron pills for energy, i thought that was weird, does anyone know anything about that. I've always know pregnant women to take prenatals and he says that i'm healthy and all i need is iron. go figure.
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What you are experiencing is perfectly normal and I think that every one of us felt the same exact things. I remember cramping, bubbling, fluttering and feeling like AF was definitely going to come. I ran to the bathroom a million times expecting to see red. My nurse told me that the meds prevent AF from coming. Cramping and spotting could be from implantation. I've learned the hard way not to worry about every cramp and twinge. I know it's difficult...just gotta wait for that bloodtest. Hang in there!!
Louise,
Only 2 days left til you test!!
LJ,
Yes, I got an April 2ww buddy!!!
Congratulations and Happy New Year!! It's so good to hear another success story. I will be doing FET in April. I was wondering if you could let us know how many you transferred and if they were day 3 or 5 embryos? Your numbers sound high!
So glad that you found this site too!! You have found such a great support system. Let us know your 411...number of embryos implanted, day 3 or day 5 etc.. Believe me, it helps to pass the time "chatting" away with your new buddies!!
Audrey
littleflower - Stay strong and positive. Spotting can be a very good sign as implantation bleeding happens around day 7 after ovulation/retreival date. Let us know how many you transfered and were they day 3 or day 5(blastocyst) embryos. Good luck.
Audrey - checked out the due date calculator & I am definitely waiting until April. I don't want to be due at Christmas. Positive thinking...Right?
I know this is really reaching but I just have to try. My dr suggested doing embryo adoption. I checked into it and the list is at least a year long. Does anyone who is pregnate have frozen eggs they might consider donateing? I know this is unusual but I just have to try every avenue that I can. Can I get some input on this. Thanks
I'm new to this site but found it very informative. I started reading your posting and comments yesterday I was home from work b/c of transfer done on 1/3. My husband and I (both 37)will be 38 this year have been trying to conceive for 2 years now. 3 failed IUI's back in 2006. This is our 1st IVF. I had 12 follicles retrieved, 7 matured, did a blastocyst transfer on day 5 with 3 embries (was told that 4 didn't make it to the actual cell size and stopped growing). I have to totally give all my trust to God because we feel that the physican didn't appear to be as confident with his work as should have. First he told us he needed to use a smaller cath. and gave the cath. back to the embryologist...who after 10 minutes of looking in a microscope indicated at the embries were inserted. He then got up and said okay...well then we are done here and I would like for you to lay here for about 5 more minutes (legs propped up) and God's will the IVF was successful and you have a 50% chance of getting pregnant. My husband and I looked at each other in awe. After reading some of your postings and not knowing that we could/should have gotten a u/s print out of our embries..we didn't nor did he even show us by u/s the embries that were inserted. So my family and I have been in prayer that God will continue to bless us and give us our hearts desire (which is to have children). The nurse told us to come back on 1/12 for bloodtest. I've been having some cramping, yellowish or sometime white mucus discharge. Is this normal? I thought maybe it was because I'm on Progestrone supposetories and was told to keep using them until they tell me different. They started me on the Progestrone on 12/31. Would like to hear from some sista's that know what I'm going through and to ask you all to keep us in your prayers.
So glad you found some buddies that have been through it before and others who are doing the 2ww with you! Every clinic is different, but yes, I did receive a photo of my 7 embies and was able to watch, by us, as the RE implanted the 2 embies inside me. As far as your physical symptoms, most of us experienced cramping to some extent during the 2ww. I also experienced the white discharge which I just assumed was from the suppositories. I know this is a LONG wait...your positive attitude and faith in God is definitely gonna get you through it. Whenever I started to feel anxious or panicky, I just prayed!! My prayers are with you!
I think what your feeling is totally normal. Hang in there. Ive said this before and I'll say again.... WE ARE NOT supposed to feel anything the first few weeks. Only in rare cases do women feel something within the first few weeks. Do not drive yourself nuts disecting symptoms, cramps etc. They are TOTALLY normal and most of the symptoms are actually a result of the ER and the meds. Your best bet is to pray (like you've been doing) b/c God is the only one who knows right now and it is truly in his hands.
But the good news is that you found a great site. I have been chatting with these gals for a little while now, Audrey, LJ, DCNC, MSTREX, NeedPassion and they all have so much knowledge. Sorry you've had to battle with this for 2 years. My first and second IVF failed and I've been trying for almost two years. Hang in there. This is the worst part. We're here if you need to talk.
Good luck on Tuesday. We're turning this board around and want nothing but BFP's from here on out. Starting with you. Relax this weekend like you said and tuesday will be here before you know it.
Good luck on Tuesday. We're turning this board around and want nothing but BFP's from here on out. Starting with you. Relax this weekend like you said and tuesday will be here before you know it.
Stay positive for tomorrow's test! Praying for you tonight!!
Nicki & LJ,
Have an awesome weekend!! I think I'm gonna have a BFM (Big Fat Martini)!!!
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Just to say that we got a postitive result at 5 am today. The line was strong and appeared within a few seconds.I cant believe it, after trying for five years.
do you think it is advisable to get hormone levels checked at the doctors? When does a first scan take place? I cant ask clinic as they are closed until monday.
Thanks for all support
Yes, you still need a blood test confirmation & check the levels. I am not sure where you are but here they try to schedule an u/s within two weeks to confirm how babies you are carrying.
All the best to you & let us know how your levels and u/s go.
Also the successful stories have given me hope while I wait! Congrats Louise!
This is our first IVF cycle after trying for three years on our own. We put in three "grade a" embryos...hopefully one will "stick"!
Hey girl, I see that you took Iron pills when you were pregnant, but did you take prenatal's. I just scared, cause every woman I know that has been pregnant has asked me if i'm taking prenatal and my doctor said all i need is Iron (Folic Acid). Talk about confusing. Anyway, any feedback at this point would be wonderful. I'm stressing about having three, I don't need to stress about pills.
Has anyone had or know someone that has had triplets. I would like some feedback. Thanks
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Louise - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's awesome. You should probably go in on Monday to do a bloodtest. BUT CONGRATS. That's so awesome. What a long wait 5 year. Hoping I can join the BFP bandwagon soon.