pregnancy test after ivf

[little piggy]

is it normal to get a negative pregnancy test 24 hours after embryo transfer?

[Debra_Maine]

When my friend had IVF done, the dr. had her come back in a week to do the test. I don't believe implantation happens in 24 hours, so your hcg wouldn't be strong enough for a HPT to detect it yet.

[little piggy]

i had my implantation done yesterday and i am to anxious! i am so  nervous. this is our second try and our last. does anyone know how long i should rest? my pregnancy test is sat. the 28th.

[mgi]

funny your clinic didn't tell you.  With my first clinic they wouldn't test till day 14  (i asked around and most people agreed day 11 or 12 post would be hpt.  so i tested on 12 with a very very faint positive.  My next clinic tested on day 9 or 10  so I didn't even think I owuld show up on hpt before then.  24hrs is for sure too soon  good luck

[little piggy]

my clinic did tell me to rest for 2-3 days, then back to regular activity. i was just wondering if someone else had different advice. My girlfriend had ivf and had to stay after at the clinic for 4 hours with her pelvic up. my clinic let me go after 30 minutes. that made me nervous. any thoughts.

[mgi]

both mine had pelvic up for only half hour.  One said rest a day (didn't get pg)  other said rest three days (did get pg twice)
good luck.

[little piggy]

when we talk about rest,is it ok to walk around the house? sit at the computer? make dinner? i took off a week from work to relax.i am on progesterone suppositories 200 mg, and estrace.as you can tell im new at this ivf stuff! my first ivf was cancelled. now this cycle I had 4 embryos implanted 2 were 8 cell grade A, 1 was 8 cell grade B, and the last was 8 cell grade c. thats what i was told. i dont ask to many questions, maybe i should. thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and ease my mind.

[mgi]

yesterday was bed rest.  today and tomorrow should be up only to shower and use potty - your hubby shoudl make dinner and do dishes!

[little piggy]

thank you. i will go straight to the couch.

[little piggy]

good luck to you too! i know i need to relax the mind. this is our only shot to do this. will this be your first baby if it takes? in my prayers tonight i will include you!! by the way i am constipated. i dont want to strain,any advice? is a laxitive o.k. or will the stomach cramps hurt the process?

[mgi]

are you taking prenatals?  You are probably constipated from them.  I would do no more than juice  to help it along

[little piggy]

i am on prenatals. i will get some juice in me, ive been drinking alot of water.YUK! thanks

[littlewadsworth]

I had my first round of IVF in February. I asked the doctor about bed rest, and he said basically spend more time "down" than you do "up". So, get out of bed to go to the bathroom and shower, but other than that stay inactive. It is very important that you stay on bed rest for the first 2 days. Stock up on books, DVDs, and even trashy tabloid magazines (what celebrities go through will make your life seem uneventful!) The embryos do not actually implant until around 48-72 hours after the embryo transfer, so they are still kind of floating around, waiting to attach. You should also avoid any "straining" (hard bowel movements, coughing excessively). If you have a cold, or allergies that cause you to sneeze a lot, hold a pillow to your chest to minimize the effect. Just a few tips to pass along. By the way, our first IVF was successful in that we ended up with a BFP, but it turned out to be a blighted ovum, and I miscarried it naturally (without a D&C) a few days after my doctor took me off of the progesterone shots.  We are getting ready to start our next round in June (prep. meds.) Wish us luck!

[so unsure...]

So good to see you around here again! I am glad you are going for another round:) We had same diagnosis when I started on here. I dont know if you have been lurking...but I did end up with a m/c and d&c on 5/4/05 I was 10w5d. So now onto the waiting for the "normal" cycle to ttc again.:) hopefully we will be successful, like you had said in an earlier post maybe we can be pregger buddies:):):) lots of baby dust and glue to you!

[littlewadsworth]

Yes, I am back! It was our first round of IVF (sounds like a boxing match) that ended in m/c. Did you do the ICSI (sperm injection)? We weren't going to do it, then the embryologist said that only 2 of my 19 eggs had fertilized on their own. Yikes! So we had to do what they call "rescue ICSI", which means it is done on the second day after egg retrieval.  This next round we are doing ICSI right away, and I am working on convincing my doctor and my husband that we should transfer 3 embryos instead of 2.

My cycle started 4 days after my doctor took me off of the progesterone shots (can't say I missed that feeling!). I guess I was fortunate in that the placenta passed naturally and I didn't need a d&c.  I start the prep. meds in mid June. If you had asked me the day of the second ultrasound if I was going to continue with this self-inflicted torture, I would have thought you were nuts! Well, that feeling lasted about 5 minutes, and I realized again that it is really a numbers game, to some extent. It takes some women several times, we just have to be strong and put up with the shots controlling our lives for 5-6 weeks.  I will pray for both of you, and you will be in my thoughts. I really love this bulletin board and everything I have learned from these women!

[little piggy]

sorry to hear about the m/c. i didnt do icsi.my first round of ivf was cancelled due to 1 follical developing. so i started again and did the flare protocol.this time i got 7 egg retrieved,out of those, 4 became embryos and on sat. i have my preg. test. OH by the way i did have all 4 put in. the embryologist said they all went to 8 cell. im very anxious.wish i knew the odds, but its in gods hands. im on suppositories and estridol,and man am i bloated. is that normal? best of luck to you next round.

[littlewadsworth]

Did I see on another thread that you had a BFP? If so, congratulations!  I meant to respond to some other questions as well. The pre-natal vitamins give me constipation something fierce (sorry tmi). Just drink lots of water and eat more fiber.  I was on progesterone shots (intramuscular-ouch!) and they seemed to make me retain water and feel like ****.  I think I am going to persuade my RE to put 3 embryos back this time, since we will do ICSI on all of the eggs (only 2 of 19 eggs fertilized on their own, then they had to do ICSI and we got 4 more embryos).

[little piggy]

there you are! yes iam prego.i leave tomorrow for 2nd blood test.going back to la. then ultrasound on june 13. we are excited. i hope my #'s double. they were 92 on sat. i was told that was pretty good.

[smilegirl]

Hi,

I had IVF , first cycle.  My egg transfer was on June 6th-2005, Retrieved 12 Embroys, and 8 were matured egges, transfered very healthy 4 embroys .

I am very anxious to check whether i am pregrant.

Please let me know ASAP, can i check now after 4 days after egg transfer.

[sfgal]

four days is too soon!  i had my transfer yesterday and will have to wait for 10 more days...

[mangapoon]

Congrats on your pregnancy, little piggy!  I'm a 2-time IVFer and just wanted to chime in and say that I don't believe bedrest / days of rest post transfer is actually necessary to get pregnant (my clinic has monitored the research and says there's no conclusive evidence that it makes a difference).  But my philosophy is: it can't hurt, so if you can lie back and relax after the transfer, do it!  On the other hand, if you can't for some reason, don't stress about it... just use common sense and avoid strenuous activity and exercise.  Implantation is the great mystery, the one part of IVF that no one can have a look into... or have control over, as much as we try.  That's why they call the process "embryo transfer" instead of "embryo implantation" - the embryos get put in there and we all hold our breath and wait to see what happens...  Any good clinic will tell you that ultimately they don't know why sometimes a mediocre embryo implants while a perfect one doesn't.  Just think positive and take care of yourself and trust that what is meant to be will be!

[mangapoon]

Wait til as close to 14 days post transfer as possible (I know it's hard!).  If you do it too soon, you may get a "false" negative result and feel disappointed unnecessarily.  Good luck!

[sahi]

hi friends 2day is my 14th day after egg retrievel ,so im very eager to do home pregnancy test,,so friends plzzz tell me weder i can test 2morrow morning ,,r i have 2 wait for some more days

[maksmommy]

By now, I am sure that you know, I hope it is positive.

[keepingthefaith252]

Hi Just hoping tou got a positive result

[Eli16]

Hello To all!!!!

Today is 7 days after my transfer was done (last friday), and I am very anxious for the 20th of Febuary when my pregnancy test will take place.  I am very optimistic and want to trust that all will be fine and that my result is going to be a POSITIVE one, but of course I am trusting that God will have a lot to do with it.  My husband and I want to have a baby more than anything in this word and nothing would make us happier than to be pregnant.  

I love to read success stories in which women become pregnant as I understand how emotionally stressful this process is, and of course every woman that is going through this is because their wish is to become mothers.

I did stay in bedrest from Friday to Monday.. and I am drinking lots of water...  does anyone know how long it takes for the embryo to implant after the transfer?

Good luck to all....

[angelgard]

Did you get your positive result?

[angelgard]

I am one of those women who can't wait to find out if I am pregnant.  I had my transer of three embryos on Wednesday Feb. 20th and have to wait until the 29th for my HCG test.  I bought 6 pregnancy tests and have been taking them everyday with negative results.  My advice--------don't do this.  It's frustrating and just makes you depressed each and everytime only one line comes up.  This is my third IVF and I am 41 years old and am going to head over to donor eggs for my last time doing IVF.  I feel that I am getting way too old to continue trying to use my eggs even though they do reach blastocyst stage and there is no medical reason why I shouldn't get pregnant.

[Dreajoy]

Hello Ladies-
I'm 36 and have had history of cysts, endometrios, & phallops. I have had my embryo transfer 2/28/07 and my pregnancy test is 3/10/08 at 8am !! I'm sure all of you out there know how stressful these past 14 days have been. I have been taking pre-natal pills for a long time and now I'm doing 300 units if progestone (vaginally.. let me say ewwww !!) . I have not had my period yet and I know that even if I have a positive test , I could still have a m/c. I pray alot and once pregnancy test results are in I plan to take yoga and continue to exercise to keep my stress level down. I have not been exercising and it's driving my crazy, I feel like I'm obsessing abut this test.. I watch discovery health & any other baby show on TV. I would love to take my preggo test now.. what do you guys think?? Too soon ?? My girlfriend said I could get false results ..

[Dreajoy]

How did your test go ??  My girlfiend was 41 when she did IVF and she had twins !! Don't give up !! :)

[nikalata]

I am going through the same as you.  You are several days ahead of me though.  I just had my transfer on Wednesday.  Lots of luck to you!!!!  I am hearing of a lot of IVF stories, but I would like to know if there are women out there, that get a birth from the first cycle.  I need Hope!!

[Dreajoy]

Congrats on your transfer !!! I'll say a prayer for you !!  I have had 2 girlfriends that did IVF and they BOTH got pregnant on the 1st cycle !! One of my friends did it at 39 and she only had 1 embroyo and it took the 1st time, she now has a beautiful girl !! She did again at 41 and it took 3 cycles  but she ended up with 2 boys = 3 great kids !! My other girlfriend had a girl and she took it on the 1st cycle. So don't give up hope , that is all we have and God too . I feel at this piont I guess it's all in God's hands !!  :)  I'll update on Monday once I get results.Whatever happens I am grateful that I had 3 embroyo's that I froze , so if it doesn't work the 1st time I can just do the transfer again. Were you able to freeze any ??

[BADsMom]

I am 40 years old and had my first IVF transfer March 3rd.  I'm scheduled for my preg test on the 14th at 7:30 am and am on pins and needles too. It's comforting to know you all feel like I feel.  I have been convinced from the beginning that I would have at least one child.  Being impatient as I am I took a home test this morning and got a negative result as others did.  Just as I started with my first thoughts of doubt, it began snowing outside.  I live in south Louisiana and I've only seen snow here 4 times in my life. Wow!  Talk about lift me back up!  I know all things are possible with God!  I will pray for you all and ask that you pray for me too!

[scootie]

I am new to this forum.  Am 38 years old.  Wife and mother to one 2 1/2 year old boy who was conceived on my third IVF cycle (only one egg!).  On Feb 20th we had retrieval on our forth cycle (first since having our son).  I only had one smallish follicle and it was recommended that I cancel the cycle and try again.  I just couldn't.  I felt like even one follicle was a vessel through which G-d could bless us again, so I prayed and prayed and went to a man known for his gift of giving blessings to have children and went in on the 20th.  Somehow in the two days since my last scan I developed FOUR more follicles!  All of them turned out to be mature eggs!  Four fertilized, one had a defect and one stopped developing so two were transfered.  I went in on March 6 for my pregnancy test which was positive (hCg 190).  I go back on Monday for my next blood test.  I just wanted everyone to stay positive.  There is a yiddish saying which translates as "Think good, be good".  Don't test.  Try to relax.  You will just work yourself up.  On the day of your blood test try to distract yourself.  I took my son to the zoo while I waited for the call.

[BADsMom]

Thanks for your words of encouragement.  I was good today and didn't take a hpt today even though I have 4 of the 5 I purchased Friday.  After my negative test yesterday and reading all the comments last night, I'm going to do my best NOT to take anymore.  I was good today and will try hard to wait until I see my doctor Friday for the "real" test.  Thanks again for your encouragement.

[Dreajoy]

Yesterday 3/10/08 I received my results they said me result was positive BUT my HCG was only 89.9 they wanted over 100... I had my transfer 2/28/08 could that be why my HCG wasn't thay high ?? They have asked to to go back tomorrow for another Blood test they want my HCG to double .  What I need to know is ... has ANYONE gone through this before ?? If so I WOULD love your advice !!! Oh to ALL , in regards to that HPT .. yes follow Scootie's advice DO NOT TAKE those, it's too soon to tell !! I just a got a book called A Child is Born and that book is great and helps you actually see what is going on day by day. Also, it takes some time for the embroyo to attach to your uterues and then release the HCG to your body saying your pregnant.. Prayers to all you "moms to be" out there !! :)

[txdesigngirl]

I'm 42 and waiting to take my blood test for the results of my second IVF. Like some of you, I just took a pregnancy test. It came out negative but there was also a very, very faint second line. I'm just confused...and just resigned myself to wait until I get the results from the clinic. I'm experiencing nausea but then again it could be the progestrone. Frankly, the wait is driving me nuts! <> to all you potential parents. :)

[Dreajoy]

I just got my results and I'm posiive and my HCG level went from 89.9 on 3/10/08 to a whopping 292, I was soo afriad i was going to not dble and may loss it but I didn't I more than doubled it  !! Don't take the test !! Wait and try to relax as much as you can , let your body do the work  !! May God bless all of you and may your dreams be conceived !!P.S .  I had a faint line on my pregnacy test just yesterday barley could see it, didn't think I was pregnant .. so don't give up hope !!!

[scootie]

Congrats on that hCg!  I just wanted to tell you all that my second blood test (on Monday) and all my levels were high!  I go back on the comming Monday to see how many little munchkins are in there.

[gmwells]

I have my blood test tomorrow morning (day 14) and tested HPT this morning negative.  I'm feeling very discouraged.  I am 40 yrs old and only have this one chance to to IVF b/c my insurance cut me off.  I can't afford a cycle without it.  
Anyone else test negative the day before their blood test?

[10payton]

Hi Everyone.  I am new to the list.  Thanks for all of the posts on not testing too soon.  I am 33 yrs old and had my transfer on Sunday (3/9/08) of two embryos on my first IVF/ISCI cycle.  They retrieved 7 eggs, 4 fertilized but only 2 were developed enough to transfer.  An hour ago, I took a old hpt I had from almost a year ago and it was negative.  That caused me to panic, googling 'negative pregnancy test ivf ' and that is how I ended up here.  I will follow everyone's advice and wait until my doctor's test March 24th.  It's just sooo hard to wait.  Best wishes to all on our quest to motherhood.

[so_blue]

Hi Everyone. I am new to the list as well. I very recently had my first IVF. Unfortunatly it didn't turn out the way I hoped it would.
I had 14 eggs, 10 fertilized and had 8 very good quality embyos. We transferred 2 in.
In light of the optomism in our doctor we were very excited. I took 1 HPT 3 days and 1 the morning of my HCG test. both came back positive, so you can imagine how excited we got.
HCG test came back at a low of 16. 2 days later 0. We were absolutly devestated.
Both my fallopian tubes are blocked. I did some research on the internet and came across something rather disturbing. It said that when you have tubal blockage there is toxic fluid that can leak into your uterus and your embryos will not survive. I was wondering if this is what could have possibly happened to us? The DR didn't mention a thing about it. Does anyone here know anything about this? Should I get my tubes removed? I have no idea. This is definalty an emotional roller coaster. I have an appointment soon with my DR. Definalty questions to ask.
Sorry for the long post.

[saf28]

Hello, I am new to this post as well, i am just one week into my first IVF cycle so not quite at the embryo tranfer phase yet. I just wanted to say to all you strong,determined, loving women-we are not alone no matter what each of our individual stories are we are all fighters! I am trying not be a nervous wreck each and every step of this process but of course thats easier said than done. Postivie thinking and lots of prayers are my only saving grace.
I am 29 years old and have had 3 ectopic pregnancies which is what lead me and husband to IVF, i am grateful that we were able to skip IUIs and go staright to IVF i know from a close friend that can be a long hard process, so my thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Wishing you luck, sarah

[ElisaOfAz]

I am new to this list, I am 37 years old and have waited over 10years to have this chance to have another child.

It is amazing to me to here of your courage and strenght you all have.
I am at the piont of my treatment that I am taking shot to produce the eggs.
Tomorrow i go in to find out when they will retrieve the eggs. Like gmwells I only have one shot at this, My money run ning out fast.
I am very worried about it. I had my tubes tied 16 years ago. this is all new to be . I pray that all of your dreams come true for all of you .

how does the doctor know when the eggs are ready to be retrieved?
Can he retreive them a nine days on the medication?
From ElisaOF Az

[wessonMS]

Hi, I had my transfer Monday , March 17, 2008, I am eager to know if I am pregnant. My doctor wants me to come in Monday the 24th to do a pregnant test, but I have to cancel due to new job, but off Wed the 26th and I was thinking about doing a test this Sat. what u think.

[BADsMom]

Keep the faith!  Although my first IVF cycle was not successful, I believe I will get pregnant this time.  Like you I had my tubes tied after giving birth to one child.  He's 11 years old now.  To answer your question about retreival, yes, 9 days is possible.  My doctor retrieved 9 mature eggs after only 7 days of stimulation.

I started my bcp's Monday and will begin injections this time May 9th.  What I will do different this time is to relax and rest more.  I'm going to start getting massages.  After we transfer, I'm going to spend as much time possible doing nothing...no cooking supper, no laundry, no work.  The family I spoil will have to spoil me!

I wish you the best and I will keep you in my prayers.

[rennyhen]

I had My ET on the 06/03/08 I done 2 Tests on the 18/02/08 2 of them were + so I am ringing my Clinic Tomorrow with the News but Fingers crossed its stays this way I am living in Hope day to day

[10payton]

Hi,

The nurse told me not to test at home before the end of the 2 weeks because of the possibility of incorrect results.  I tested 4 days after transfer which was way too soon and I got a BFN.  I am trying to just relax and wait the next 4 days out.  If your office tests after only 1 week, then it may be possible for you to get correct results at home.  But make sure regardless of the results, you don't become discouraged, continue with your progestrone and have the results confirmed at the office.  Just my two cents.  I wish you nothing but the best and a healthy pregnancy ahead.  Believe me, we all know how stressful  this process is.

[ElisaOfAz]

Will I had my ET done on the 24th of March. I guess I now doing the waiting game .

It seem like I am constantly praying every min.

I guess I will keep hopeing .

[Steph39]

I too am fighting the urge to take and HPT but this is my second round of IVF and I was told not to take an HPT. We already go through so much to get here and the emotional roller coaster we would be put on if it comes back negative or postive. They also say that HCG if you did ER can stay in your system up to 2 weeks. So BEWARE of the HPT!

This is my second IVF cycle. The fisrt IVF cylce I had 6 eggs at retreival and only one egg became an embryo it was a grade 1, 8 cell embryo and I now have a beautiful little Olivia. THis time I had 6 eggs and I ended up with 3 blastocycsts. I just had ET of 2 blastocycsts on 3-21 and I will find out Saturday the 29th if we were blessed with a new addition or additons!

Remember it only takes ONE!!!! Keep the faith!

[mirotarek]

Hi,i have tubal blockage & pertonial adhesions the doctors advised me to go for IVF cause it's my only hope so I had my 1st IVF on13th of March the clinic asked me to come on 27th  ,i did today a home pregnancy test it showed negative result which was so depressing for me i'm praying now that the test is wrong & tommorow the blood test shows a good sign.
really thiswhole process is so stressfull i feel as if this day isnt ending i pray 4 tommorow & i pray for all you ladies.
Amira

[nikki170577]

Goodluck with your test result.....I assume you have had it already....I hope your prayers are answered.

My name is Nikki and I am currently in the middle of my third IVF cycle in Australia (probably last time too as IVF in Australian is also expensive)...which from reading some of your comments is very different from over there. However our human response to wanting to know if we are pregnant before the blood test, is the same along with the feelings of desperation and depression when it doesn't work out.

I had two embyros (maximum amount allowed now in Aust) transferred on Thurs 20th March and am currently waiting for my blood test which is not due until 7th April (that's 18 days!!!) so obviously I am pulling my hair out...

I did a HPT on the 26th and another on the 27th which were both negative...then of course told myself they were wrong because it is too soon. I have 2 more tests and I intend to take them tomorrow and again on tues which will be 9 and 11 days.....wish me luck

[sabicher]

Nikki, I am new to the site, and I thought I would drop you a line because we are so close with our transfers. I had a transfer on the 18th March and have been doing HPT for the last 6 days - all negative. Don't do it, don't put your self through what i have in the last 6 days. I lost all hope now.

I don't think I did it early, I just think I am not pregnant again :(

[nikki170577]

Oh darling I certainly know how you feel....but I rand the doctor and he said its way too early for an at home test.

So don't give up hope yet....I'll be praying for you too.

Have you had any reason to think id has or hasn't worked??

Are you in USA or an Aussie like me.

What has your experience in IVF been like?

Is this your first?

[lemad]

I had 7 embryos transfered on March 23rd. My first cycle... I was told 4 were grade A.  It was a day 4 transfer.  I was supposed to go for my blood test on Saturday April 5th, but they were doing renovations at the clinic (can you believe it???)...Couldn't wait so took an HPT...Negative...Not sure what that means... scared ********... so I go today, for my blood test --April 8th.. This is 16 days after the transfer..My mind tells me that atleast one of the seven embryos had to implant..Feel pregnant, missed my period too---but of course this could be the progesterone shots working on my brain...But I just dont know..What are my chances after 7 ebmryos???  ..  Does anyone know???

[hyperiongp]

I am new to this site, and just finished my first IVF cycle.
I have never heard of anyone having more than 5 embryo's transferred at one time (and they were day 3 embryo's of mediocore quality).  Standard is 2 or 3 if they are not blastocysts and only 2 if they are blastocysts.  If you had 4 good quality eggs I think your chances are good.  I know waiting for the blood results is agonizing.  I had embryo transfer on Sunday April 6, just 3 days ago, they transferred 2 exceptional quality blastocysts, one was already hatching at day 5 (normally this occurs day 6).  I am suppose to have blood test on April 17 and the wait is killing me.  Think positive, it is the best we can do, as everything is really out of our hands.  I wish you the best of luck because it is a long hard journey.

[lemad]

Thanks for the good words, but my blood test was negative too...The HPT was right.....I am devistated...Cant understand why not one of the embryos implanted...What gets me is that they did a 4 day transfer with me and a 5 day transfer with someone else the same day...Didn't really question it then but now I thinking about everything...The Dr. was most concerned about my age---I am 43 years old with blocked tube and had scarring in my uterous due to multiple fibroids I had removed a year and a half ago...He did a laporscopy to minimize the scarring but assured me he wasnt concerned about my uterus...He actually didn't expect be to produce the number of eggs that I did because I am over 40...So I am truly perplexed...I just dont understand...I am debating whether I will try again...I dont know if I can deal with the dissapointment again,,,Will speak with the Dr. next week...What ever you do dont take a HPT...it is better to just wait for the blood test...Good luck to you... Lemad

[hyperiongp]

I think it is very positive that you produced that many eggs (and 4 good quality eggs), and that they could grow them 4 days in the lab. A friend of mine who is your age does not respond to the drugs no matter how much they give her.  So she will have 10 antral follicles and the doctors can only mature one or two.  When you talk to your doctor definately ask him why he did not wait to day 5. I have worked in the medical field with physicians for years, so do question absolutely everything.  I would email my doctor with questions and most good doctors respect the inquiries.  I know you are devastated, but if money and time allows I hope you find the inner strength to try again, remember it only takes one.  I wish you the absolute best of luck, and I would be interested to know what the Dr. says and what you decide to do.  Take care, and yes I am going to wait for the blood test, but boy is that difficult.  

[mk2334]

I am new to this as well.  This is my first IVF and I had my embryo transfer on March 28th (4 good quality).  I produced 7 follicles but only 4 were fertilized.  I had my first HCG test on Monday, April 7th. My results more than doubled, it nearly tripled.  On my second test, 2 days later, it fell 3 points. The dr. did not sound too positive but did request that I have my 3rd pregnancy test today.  I am awaiting the results and can I just say, the wait is agonizing!  My husband and I have been trying for so long.  I feel for all of you ladies out there who are going through this process.  We can only pray and hope for the best.  You are all in my prayers.  

[hyperiongp]

I hope you get your results today and I hope that it is good news.  You are in my prayers take care and hang in there.  Let us know what happens.  Take care.

[rovimous01]

hey
i have your same problem, my dr recommended a tubal ligation. I had my ivf last saturday and i cant wait for the results!!!

[rovimous01]

hi everybody!

I had my 1st embryo transfer last saturday 4/15/08. and i am so excited! we had been waiting so long for this! but i had not been feeling good, i am constipaded and bloated. My dr told me to wait 2 weeks for the preg. test :-D
I had 26 follicles, and 19 were fertilized. He transfered 2 embryos!
Wish me luck!! :-D

[hyperiongp]

The constipation is probably due to your prenatal vitamins, it is a really common side effect.  Lots of juice and water is my only suggestion.  The bloating comes with the territory.  26 follicles is a nice high number, and 19 fertalized is a high number. Did he transfer 2 blastocyst, 5-day embryo's.  I wish you the best of luck.  The two week wait is agonizing.  I have blood drawn on Thursday, the 17th.  My transfer was on the 6th and the Dr. transferred two embryo's.  Hang in there as the days go by really really slowly.  Good luck to you.  

[vane30]

Thank God for all of you posting your comments ..I read each one and it helps me through my waiting period...I had my IVF tranfer 04/6. I tested myself the 16 and the 17 and i got positive results..Can some one tell me if this make sense?I really want to believe it!!!.thanks

[hyperiongp]

I had my IVF transfer (mine were 5 day transfers) on 4/06.  If your home pregnancy test says it is positive then you can believe it.  It is really rare for home pregnancy tests to give a false positive.  When do you have your blood test?  That is the important test, as it tells you how much hormones your body is making.  My blood test was positive, and my hormone levels fairly high, but I have had spot bleeding for days, and it scares me.  I wish you luck, and hope in 38 weeks you have a healthy baby.  Take care.

[vane30]

thank you very much!!! mine was 5 day tranfer too!!!...I hope it works..my blood test is 4/21 on Monday and I'm a nervous....the only thing I feel is pressure but no other symtoms.......Is funny we have a lot in comment .keep in touch ..wish you luck...

[hyperiongp]

I have had 3 blood tests, the first one was 118 (Tuesday evening), the second one was 195 (Thursday morning) and today it was 435, so despite the bleeding my levels are rising.  Prior to my blood test I too had taken a home test, just could not wait.  The home test showed up positive 4 days after the embryo transfer.  

I have pressure feeling too and achy hips.  My spot bleeding was minor, but definately bleeding.  Let me know what your hormone levels are, it is really nice to talk to someone in the exact same boat as I am in.  How many embryo's did they transfer?  Keep in touch, good luck.

[vane30]

Hello- Well tomorrow is my blood test..I am so nervous!!!! They tranfer 2 embryo's .but I was willing for more but my husband got scared..anyway thank you for your posting we have to keep in touch is nice to chat with people that we can relate and discuss our issues..Good luck to you too!!!!

[hyperiongp]

My Dr. did not want to transfer more than two.  He said that the two he was transferring were very high quality, one was already hatching, and did not want to risk me having triplets.  At this point in the game I was willing to risk just about anything.  Let me know what your blood levels are.  Will you get them back the same day?  I literally had my blood levels back in one hour, because my Dr. had them process the blood stat.  It is really nice to talk to someone in the exact same boat, someone to compare notes too.  People that have not been through this have no idea how stressful the whole process is.  Good luck and let me know what your blood levels are.  I am having my blood drawn again tomorrow to make sure all is well, so it will be interesting to see how our blood levels compare.  Take care!!!!!  

[vane30]

Hello!!! I done my blood work just waiting for the phone call...Well my Dr told me that 2 embryo's look good he said that the chances of twins where high becuase of my age...but anyway I will keep you posted..so have you being referal to OB dr or u have to wait..are you still taking the injections?(progesterone)...

[hyperiongp]

My personal email is ***@****, you can email me there if is easier.  I am leaving right now to go have my blood drawn again, so I should know in a couple of hours what my results are.  Then we can compare results.  Where are you typing from? I am in California.  It is noon here right now and your posting came in 6 hours ago, so your time clock is ahead of mine.  

[vane30]

hello-I got my results is POSITIVE!!!!MY LEVEL WAS 2763..I need to repeat my bloodwork Wednesday. I'm typing from Maryland.....send me your email so we can chat better...by the way I'm a pediatric nurse...well let me know your levels..Good luck!

[hyperiongp]

I tried to post my email address and the system would not let me.   My email address is my user name, hyperiongp at yahoo *******.  Maybe that will get through this system without it recognizing it as an email address.  

[hyperiongp]

Let me try one more time my email is hyperiongp at yahoo dotcom.

I am very happy for you.  What led you to IVF.  Try to email me at my regular email it is easier and faster.

Take care and congratulations.

[fingerscrost]

Hi! I'm new. I found this site because like all of you, just had the transfer (3rd try) and am dying to do the HPT.  My husband says no, its too early (tis been 8 days) I am going to try the HPT tomoore. I saw on the internet where it could be detected in urine at day 9, depending on when they implanted. I'm a wreck and can think of nothig else.  Reading all y'alls comments realy helped me.. just knowing I'm no alone. I'll keep all of you in my prayers... fingers and toes crossed.

[fingerscrost]

I took the HPT, its 9th day from a day 3 transfer. it was negative. I'm devastated. Has anyone out there had a negative HPT this far along and still came out pregnant. Please. let me know. I knwo they say not to do these tests, but I want it so bad.

[vane30]

Hello- Well dont feel bad ,sometimes it will take more days to implant. My advice is to wait at least for day 12 . Is hard i know!!but don't worry their a lot of us going through this and your are not alone. try not to get anxious and test yourself so many times.
best wishes..good luck...

[teresa1baby]

I just turned 37 on 4/22 - i had a day 5 dransfer on the 23rd - this will be my 2nd cycle.  I didn't get pregnant during cycle one.  I had 10 follicles and 5 were fertilized - my Dr.transfered 2 embryos - my husband and I want a baby so badly, I keep finding myself say little prayers throughout the day.  I can take my PT next week 5/2 - I am so nervous!  It is so encouraging to read about everyones positive experiences. Does anyone know for sure when the embryo actually attached?  I read that it takes 24 hrs. on up to 3 days?   Good luck and God Bless!  

[Hugo716]

Hello to everyone.  I am new to this site and have really enjoyed reading all of the postings.  I started my first cycle of IVF in late March and had my day 5 transfer on 4-23.  The doctor transfered 2 "high quality" embies and he told me that I had a 85-90% chance of it taking.  I am now at day 4 and have been having some slight cramping in my left and right sides.  (feels like pinching in my ovaries)  I have also had some slight lower back pain and this is making me very nervous.  I went through 5 cycles of AI and alsways got similar pains, and shortly after got my period.  I was wondering if these are normal feelings after IVF.  Any answers would be great.  I have my first blood test on 5/3 and the second one 5/5.

Good luck to all of you

[hyperiongp]

Welcome.
First, even if they transfer 5 day embryos or blastocysts, these still take 24 to 48 hours to hatch.  Once they begin hatching they begin attaching to the uterine lining.  They do not instantly make Hcg.  Actually initially it is a similar chemical to Hcg.  When they do start manufactoring Hcg it is in undetectable amounts, at least by urine test standards.  The best urine test according to everything I have read is the First Response Early pregnancy test, which can pick up Hcg levels sometimes as low as 12, but usually not until they reach 25.    All and all you are looking at somewhere between 5 and 10 days.  That is why most doctors tell you to wait 11 to 14 days and come in for blood work.  I know the wait is unbearable, and I did do a home pregnancy test way before my blood work date, because I could not wait.  My HPT did pick up and gave me a positive, but I know other people where it did not.  Try to wait for blood because blood tells no lies.  

I had cramping and slight bleeding after the transfer, before my blood test, but I knew I was pregnant because hpt were saying I was.  So I will tell anyone with mild cramping to hang in there, anyone with mild bleeding should consult your doctor or urgent care and have blood drawn, so it can be determined whether Hcg levels exist, and if they do are they going up or down.  

I wish everyone good luck and will put you in my prayers for a positive blood test.  

[bb4me]

I am new to this site.  I just had my transfer 4-25-08 of 3 "grade A" embroys and my abdomen is still swollen.  The thing that is driving me crazy is my belly button is very sore and appears bruised.  No one @ RE office seems to think this is weird.  I used Gonal-F as the stimulation med and I have been cramping every since retrieval.  Has anyone else experienced a sore belly button?  I have not experienced any nausea/vomiting but I have  had diarrhea for the past day which could be my nerves.  Thanks

[teresa1baby]

I will have my blood test on Friday - I am so nervous!  I have had some cramping and headaches - has anyone had any headaches?    THis is my second try....I pray that my little embryos found a place to attach!  I wish everyone the best of luck !   I did take a pregnancy test on Monday (5 days after transfer) it was negative - does anyone think that is too soon?  

BB4ME:  it sounds like we had our transfer just a few days apart, have you taken a HPT yet?  How are you feeling?  I will be praying for you!

Take care everyone!

[Hugo716]

I have my first blood test on Fri, then my final one on Monday.  they won't tell me results from Fri, but they want to make sure the numbers go up.  I had a really bad headache last night and I had bad headaches when I was on all the meds.  I have had the left and right side cramping and some lower back pain.  I called the nurse yesterday and she said that the cramps are normal.  I am just nervous because this is how I always felt after my IUI's (5 trys) and I was never prego.  I wish you luck.  

Let us know

[jwilly]

I had my transfer on Saturday and I took a test on Wednesday.  I know I shouldn't have, but I couldn't resist.  Four days surely isn't long enough and I used a cheap pregnancy test.   I just hate the wait.  My doctor told me I might feel the implantation, but I never felt a thing.  I'm 36 years old, I've been seeing a specialist for 2 1/2 years and my insurance is about to say "no more." So we're running out of options here.  This is my second IVF.  Wish me luck.  

[SMA827]

Hello everyone,  I am new to this site.
I had my IVF Transfer of 2 Embryo's done yesterday Wednesday April 30, 2008.  I am having some cramping and some clear stuff lightly coming out.  Has anyone had this happen?   I do not have my blood drawn until the 12th, so I am already scared, but trying to stay hopeful and positive.  Oh by the way I am 39 years old will be 40 this year. First time with IVF.

[hyperiongp]

Hello, I had and embryo transfer done back in the beginning of April.  The clear may be the wash they use in your vagina to ensure no bacterial contamination, also remember their are mucus glands all down there, so I would not worry about clear.  I had mild cramping after the procedure, if it persists ask your fertility doctor.  Be postitve, it is too early for your period, probably too soon even for implantation (you did not say if they did a 3 day or 5 day transfer).  The two week wait is terrible, I encourage you to wait the two weeks and try to avoid the temptation of Home pregnancy tests.  I know it is really hard to do, I had to know so I cheated and did HPT.  I know you are scared, just hang in there, be positive.  I wish you the best of luck and pray you get a positive Beta.  

[SMA827]

Thank you for the information.  I had a 3 day Transfer of 2 Grade 1 A Embryo's.  My Doctor said he doesn't see those that often, so I am hopefull they are strong ones and will fight to make it.  I have had 4 ectopic's before and lost one of my tubes. My other tube is not functionable. It is shaped like a candy cane. So at  39 years old I am so praying this works the 1st time.  But like everyone else this 2ww is hard. Every cramp, every twinge I wonder if it is something.  I have thought about the HPT, but I am going to wait until the 12th. I know I am so early in the process, so I am hoping to keep the attitude that I will wait. My cramping is not too bad, it is like period cramps, trying not to take anything just to make sure. Again thank you for you input. It is greatly appreciated. Talking to my friends that have had natural pregnancies and hearing them telling me not to worry, does not help. They do not have a clue what this is like.

[hyperiongp]

I feel for you, and my heart goes not to you and everyone else going through this.  You are very right, people who have had natural conception and pregnancies have no clue how stressful infertility.  Was this your first IVF cycle?  I am just curious as to how many eggs they retrieved and how many fertalized.  I completed my first IVF cycle in April, and mine was successful, so it happens.  I had a hx of miscarriage, ovarian surgery to remove tumors, uterine surgery and scar tissue inside my uterus and outside so I can relate to your complications.  I had cramping and bleeding off and on for 4 days starting 9 days after the embryo transfer.  I thought forsure it was over, another miscarriage or chemical pregnancy.  My hormone levels kept climbing, slow but sure, and my sonogram last week revealed not one but two heartbeats, so don't give up hope.  Everyday I thank God for still being pregnant, everyday I still freak out over every cramp, twinge, ache or pain.  I still look at the toilet paper everytime I wipe.  Hang in there.  Angelique

[SMA827]

Thank you so much. Well Talk about trying not to stress. My sister's husband died yesterday of a massive heart attack at 54 years old.  So there went me not being stressed. We drove 3 hours down to my family and then today drove 3 hours back, to turn around and go back tomorrow.  We had to come home because I have to go have levels checked with the Doc tomorrow AM.
This is my first IVF Cycle and we have 9 eggs and we put 2 grade 1 A eggs in. I was cramping alot until all this happened and then it STOPPED.  I do not know if that is a good thing or not. But it is very strange.  I said to my husband today as we were driving home, that I do not feel pregnant and he freaked a little and was like be positive, but I am scared to be too positive as I do not want to be crushed if it doesnt happen.  But on the same note I am trying to do everything that I am suppose to  and I pray with everything I have that this works.
It is so beautiful that you are pregnant. That is an incredible blessing and twins to boot.

[hyperiongp]

Sorry about your families loss, I know all too well the pain of loosing a loved one, so you have my blessings.
I can honestly say that at 7 weeks I don't feel pregnant, I have some fatigue, no morning sickness, I have slight breast tenderness. Your doctor did a 3 day transfer, I wonder why he did not try to grow them until day 5 in the lab?  You said that you had 9 eggs, did they all fertalize.  If only a few fertalized then that explains why he choose to do a 3 day transfer.  
I think each and every one of us that undergone this procedure guards our hearts by trying not to be "too positive" so to speak.  I know that I was convinced with the start of the bleeding that it was all over with, I started bleeding before I had my blood drawn, but I had cheated and done a home pregnancy test so I knew I was pregnant.  
I hope that you too will get to enjoy a positive Beta and a healthy pregnancy. Let me know how things go.  Angelique

[SMA827]

I had 9 eggs and all 9 fertilized, but he felt that these two were of such good quality that we did not need to wait until day 5, so we agreed as we were so eager to have it done.
So now we have 7 frozen.  Tomorrow my blood is just to check how much prog and estrogen are in my system to see if we need to make any adjustments. I am just wondering if it is too soon to show a + pregnancy and if it did would they go ahead and tell me. Even though my actual test isn't till the 12th. It seems like time is going so slow even though I know it isn't.  Reading all of the stories on here makes me cry and then my husband gets so upset with me for being on here all the time. Again, he just wants me to be so positive and I do understand that. It is just so hard.  Shannon

[SMA827]

I just wanted to say that I love you with all my heart and soul.  This is what we have been waiting for.  I know with every fiber in my body that this is going to work.  So stop worrying about me worrying about you.  If reading these testimonies is what you need to do,  then do it, and know that we are together through all of this.  I am here for you now and will be here forever.  It is God's hands now, so give it to him.  Really give it to him and the next seven days will fly by.  I love you always,  YH......K

[LAGirl1968]

At fourty years old, I am on my third and final cycle of IVF over the course of a year and 1/2. In short, my first cycle resulted in 7 eggs, 5 of which were retrieved. Of the  two that fertilized, they were only four cells, badly fractured and grade 2. My doctor implanted these despite their poor quality and as we had expected - although this is not always the case - we did not conceive. My doctor's prognosis was that there was nothing wrong with the protocol and that the only means for me to get pregnant was to get an egg donor. I opted to believe otherwise and switched to another doctor who started me on a different protocol. I also began accupuncture treatments. Five months later, our second results were better - 11 follicles produced, 8 rggs retrieved, 6 fertilized. We implanted all six with the hope that the most promising one being a a 6-cell, grade 3 (average) embryo would take.  Unfortunately, no pregnancy resulted. I switched to an accupuncturist that specialized in fertility treatments www.lauriebinder.com and waited another four months to begin the procedure again. Our results initially did not seem to be anything to write home about - 9 follicles, 8 eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized; however, we now had an 8-cell, grade 3 embryo! We implanted all 5 on April 21st. 10 days later, I was thoroughly bloated; I started cramping the next day. Convinced I was about to get my period, I decided I would take an HPT so that I could get the disappointment over and done with in advance. To my and my husband's surprise, two blue lines appeared   - one was considerably lighter than the other, but there were defintely two lines indicating a pregnancy. Skeptial and remaining cautious, I dismissed it and told my husband we would do a test the next morning… we had the same result with the second line appearing slightly darker this time. I was still extremely bloated, and by the afternoon, was feeling definitely quesy. The symptoms continued through the weekend - I did two more pregnancy tests each morning always with the same result, so it is hard to to believe there could be a mistake. I took my blood test was this morning and I am anxiously awaiting the call to confirm. I'm afraid that I somehow my have jinxed it or now it is gone away. Today is truly the longest day of my life. I'm just praying this is for real and not a cruel joke.

[mysty2001]

I am so sorry you drove 6 hours for  a blood test
next time (or anyone else)  please ask your doc
you can get a test in any state - (I just go to lab corp when i am traveling)
I know late for this time but in the future!

sorry about the tragedy - good luck

[hyperiongp]

For the doctor to know whether or not you are pregnant, he has to specifically order a quantitative Beta Hcg test.  The quantitative test actually gives him a number, typically anything over 25 is pregnant (although really early), and most clinics like to see numbers over 100 by test date.  So to answer your question if your dr. just orders estrogen and progesterone he will not know whether you are pregnant.  The two week wait is terrible.  I am not a Dr. but have a really good grasp at the fertalization/implantation process, and if you are pregnant you are in the implanation phase which means there may not be sufficient amounts of Hcg in your system yet.  You had the transfer on the 30th of April, on May 2 they would be blastocyst stage.  Typically it takes one to two days after the embryo reaches blastocyst stage for it to start to hatch, the part that is to become the placenta extends away from the part that is to become baby and amniotic sac.  Once the embryo starts to hatch, it has to implant, which is a three stage process.  When it first starts to implant it does not secret Hcg but a similar hormone, when it does start to secrete Hcg it is in tiny amounts, every two days that tiny amount doubles.  Home pregnancy test can pick up Hcg when  the number is 25.  Remember every embryo is different, every woman is different and every uterus is different, so all time frames are always approximate.
How is your sister holding up, and just keep marking the days off the calander, Monday will be here before you know it.  Have your blood drawn in the am, it takes about 1 hour to get results back at my lab.  Take care and hang in there.  Think positive and pray, it is all out of your hands now.  Angelique

[LAGirl1968]

Two hours after my post, I got the call that I am pregnant! HGC is already at 125, the rest of my numbers are 4x above their minimum so everyone is happy! Wow. Still reeling, and still very bloated, but no complaints!

I am sending all my heart and love to every woman out there that goes through this process that they will receive their blessing.

[SMA827]

Hello, How are things going with you?  We just back from my brother n law'a funeral.  My sister is doing okay I guess.  She is strong person. Thank you for asking.  However during the service I started feeling a little ill and slightly dizzy.  My nephew went and got some saltines and that seemed to help.  

Today we got home and I was so stressed that I broke down and took a hpt.  It has a positive, although the second line is very light. Much lighter than the other line. But I have heard that any positive is a positive. What do you think? Today is only day 7. But it is enough to get us very excited.

So would the embryo's have had time to attach?  I am still having some clear colored discharge. I am not sure if I should be concerned or not. But for now I will not worry about it. The funeral is behind me and so I am going to try to take it easy till Monday.

Thank you for all of your input. you seem very wise on this subject and it has helped me tremendously.  So Thank you for that.

By the way, did you happen to see the email from my husband.  He made me cry. I did not know he had got on here and wrote that, so the next morning I woke up and read it and broke down crying. He is trying so hard to understand how stressful this is for a woman.

[hyperiongp]

A positive is a positive.  I had my transfer on a Sunday, it was a 5 day transfer.  On Wednesday I took my first Home Pregnancy Test, the second line was so faint it was almost imaginary.  So, I took another on on Thursday, again so faint almost imaginary.  Friday morning, the line was a little darker and showed up a little faster.  By Saturday it was a strong positive.  Hcg hormone levels double every 48 hours or so, so I am guessing that if you test 2 days from your frist test the line will be darker.  The only other possibility that would give a false positive is if the test is picking up the remains of the trigger shot you gave yourself before the egg retrieval, but I doubt it.  I think that is out of your system now.

So I will give you a big tentative congratulations.  Take it easy and take care.
Angelique

[SMA827]

Okay, I went and bought a digital clear blue easy test and took it.  It very quickly said pregnant!!!!  I think I am in shock!  I just keep going and looking at it.  Now I wait till Monday to see my levels and hopefully it will be high.  Can they tell you based on the level if they think it is one or two?  I was just wondering. I am not going to tell anyone except my husband until I hear it from the Doctor himself. Also are you still taking it easy or have you resumed normal activities?  Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I do everything right.  Shannon

[hyperiongp]

First congratulations are in order for you and your husband, I pray your long hard road has come to an end.  I was in shock too, and saved the pregnancy tests for days, and kept taking them everyday.  Here is the answer to your question regarding twins.  They can not tell definitively if you are having twins based on your Hcg levels, and here is why, there is extensive overlap between the normal range for a singleton and the normal range for twins. A friend I made on this site and I had the same egg retrieval date, same transfer date, with the same number of blastyocysts.  We had blood drawn on the same date, her levels were twice as high as mine actually more than twice, she is having one baby and as of my last ultra sound I am having two.  If you email on Monday and tell me your readings I will give you my best guess if I think you could be having twins.  Just based on what I know about levels, doubling times, and the implantation rates (they differ slightly for natural, 3 day transfer, and 5 day transfers).  Your doctor will be hesitate to say anything other than what the Hcg number is.  If your Hcg is high he may not ask for a second test, but just schedule a sonogram in 2 weeks, if your Hcg is not as high as he would like he may request a second blood test, some request the second test no matter what to make sure your levels are a doubling at the appropriate rate.  Personally I think the doctors should always run two blood tests, to ensure your rates are doubling normally.  
As for normal activity, I have been on normal activity since day one.  My doctor did not believe in bed rest says that when patients get out of surgery we make them walk, and besides that fetus is pretty protected in there.  Personally if I were you I would avoid high impact stuff and lifting things that cause straining, and your doctor may tell you no sauna's, but there is little you can do to dislodge a baby.  If that baby dislodges it is not your fault, its no ones fault, it is nature and it is beyond our control, usually because something is abnormal with the chromosome number, or implantation just did not go right (it is a 3 step complicated process).  Everyday since the first positive test I wake up and thank God that I am still pregnant, that I have made it another day.  Angelique

[hyperiongp]

Congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!!!  It sounds like this has been a long hard road for you.  I know when you get that positive it is almost too good to be true.  Enjoy it.  I wish you an easy and successful pregnancy.  Take it easy, but most of all enjoy.
Take care, and again congratulations.

[SMA827]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful information. You are a wealth of knowledge and I feel very fortunate to have met you on here. I find myself still taking it easy though.  Not being lazy, just not overdoing it either.  Thank you, Shannon

[LAGirl1968]

Hj Angelique,

Thank you so much for the kind words!  I got over the quesiness by Monday, but unfortunately, I've got mild hyperstimulation from the meds. My ovary (I only have one) is somewhere around the size of my fist and sitting smack in the middle of my uterus, and my abdominal area and alot of chest cavity is full of water. I look like I am at least three months prego and the pressure is constant and difficult to bear. I went to the doctor the other day and she took blood tests to make sure my liver and kidneys were not being affected, but she has some concerns about the wheezing sound in my lungs. She is not sure if it is because my organs are so compacted or if there is water in them. If she hears the same tomorrow, she is going to do an XRAY. I know they put those metal things around you, but I am so scared something is going to happen to the fetus... I don't want her to do it. On the good side, they tested my numbers again and they are still good; my HCG went from 152 to 393 in the two days, so it is helpful to know that despite the suffering, this thing is still for real. And like you, everyday I wake up and thank God for this blessing.

Congratulations to you to! So you're having twins? That is fantastic! I was a three-day transfer and my numbers have been high, but the RN says they don't know yet if it is twins or not. So, when are you due?

BTW, I tried to send Shannon a note the other day, but I guess I hadn't logged in and it didn't post, but I am keeping my fingers crossed for her and have a mental note to check back on Monday to see how she is doing.

Okay, I'm going to lie back down now. I am so glad that there is a site like this one; I can't tell you how much better I felt reading everyone's posts. Baby dust and beautiful wishes to everyone.

Dani

[hyperiongp]

Very sorry about the hyperstimulation.  I have heard that is very painful and can be dangerous.  If you get short of breath please take yourself to the nearest hospital.  I would try to avoid the x-ray too, but here is the deal.  They need to know if you have water in your lungs, the stress on your body from edema in your lungs could ultimately have more impact than the small risk of x-ray (given that they do cover you).  

You are writing from my corner of the woods, I live in Riverside County, grew up in LA county.  My fertility doctor was actually in LA county.  

The due date for my babies is Dec 29, but my fertility doctor says to expect twins around Dec 8, the 37 week mark.  He says that a healthy twin pregnancy typically goes to the 37 week mark.  I have not gone to see my OB/GYN yet, I have an appointment with him on May 29.

You won't know if it is twins until they do the sonogram.  My Hcg levels were not exceptionally high, and I had early pregnancy bleeding, I did not expect twins at all.  I was certain it was one.  When the Dr. did the sonogram they did not just pop up together either.  The doctor found baby one, then he moved the probe, and goes "Oh there's the other one."  I was shocked.  My cousin had twins from IVF like 6 years ago (when IVF was a lot more primitive than now-the twins will be six this year so she actually did IVF 7 years ago), and she had a rough time with them for the first year.  I think I am up for the challenge, we shall see.  

Well keep me posted please, it is very supportive to hear from people.  I hope we all get pregnant so in Dec and Jan we can compare notes as to how many, how big the babies are, how many hours of labor (important things) and how we are all coping.  

Take care Angelique

[SMA827]

I am so sorry about the hyperstimulation. I will say some extra prayers for you that all will be okay. Try to rest and stay positive.  I am sure your Doctor will take all precautions to make sure you and baby/ babies or safe. Take care of yourself. Shannon

[LAGirl1968]

Hi again,

... I have become the official sponsor of Gatorade! The doctor told me to drink this stuff like it is water to help get my system back on track. It seems to be working - I could definitely see/feel the difference this morning, and best of all, the wheezing in my lungs seems to have dissapated.

So I wanted to confirm how many weeks pregnant I am - I thought it was three, but my doctor told me they do it the old school way even though they know the exact date of conception (retrieval date). They actually count back two weeks, so they consider me to be almost six weeks pregnant. This is weird to me. Like, didn't I just find out I was pregnant Monday? How many weeks do they consider you to be? Are you showing at all yet?

Dani

[LAGirl1968]

Hi Shannon!

I am counting down the days for you... trust me, the weekend will fly by and it will be Monday before you know it!  I was exactly where you are last week. I only took the pregnancy test because I was so sure I was getting my period and I really thought it would be negative. So when it showed up positive, I was just like 'no way.' I got the cheapie ones too, then my the last two days before my blood test, I moved up to the digital. Funny how you can't stop looking at that thing once it reads 'pregnant!'  But just hold tight until the blood test, because that is really going to be the brass tacks of it, but I too wish you a tentative congratulations and will look forward to swapping notes with you!

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

[hyperiongp]

Yeah you have to add that extra 2 weeks it is crazy.  The date of ovulation or conception for me was April 1, 2008, with the added 2 weeks, I am 7 weeks 3 days pregnant and that is how every doctor out there and all the machines are callibrated to understand.  I just got out of urgent care.  I started bleeding again today.  Scary, the babies are still there, still have heart beats, one at 154 and the other 162, which are normal heartbeats.  One baby is slightly bigger than the other, but one gestational sac is bigger than the other, so they even out.  They did find out that my left ovary is HUGE, and they have not told me why, because they person doing the sonogram does not make diagnosis.  I also have a bladder infection.  I had surgery on my left overy to remove dermoid tumors (and the right ovary, I had bi-lateral dermoid tumors) thus that ovary should be on the smaller side, and it is not.  My OB/GYN that I see in 3 weeks he did my original surgeries so he will maybe be able to tell me.

I am glad your symptoms are disappearing and you are feeling better.  Keep guzzling Gatorade, hey they could make you drink worse things.  At least Gatorade taste pretty good.  

Have a wonderful weekend and keep me informed of your progress.  I am going to go take it real easy, and try to get this bleeding under control.

Angelique

[LAGirl1968]

Angelique,

Oh my goodness. Definitely take it easy. I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time, but it sounds like you are better, and thank goodness everything is okay with the babies. I hope that you do not encounter any more issues with the bleeding.  That is just so scary. Hopefully you have an appointment with your doctor on Monday.

I was at the emergency room last night too, go figure! I was work when I started getting bad pains under my ribcage by my left brest around 3:30 pm, but instead of going home, I pushed it out until 5:00 at which point, I could barely breathe from the pain, and they had to call 911. Long story short, I'm okay, I think my intestine was just spasming like crazy from all the air and water passing through it. I still look like Shamu, but I'm off the Gatorade today, because I have a feeling I overdid it yesterday. Today I am just going to relax and just try and get through this phase and see what the doctor has to say Monday.

This is a scary time for both of us, especially given what we've had to go through to get here, but this it's just temporary and part of our blessing. I believe with all my heart that we'll both be okay. Have faith!

Dani

[hyperiongp]

What a time for all of us.  You need to take it easy this weekend.  Rest and relaxation are what you need.  

I am still bleeding some this morning, but it is not real heavy.  I have to go pick up a prescription and take my progesterone shot.  My doctor had taken me off of the shots but now he wants me to resume taking them.  I hate them because they hurt, but I will deal with the pain for the peace of mind.  

Seeing my babies heartbeats last night helped lower my blood pressure and calm me.  They both have good heartbeats and are normal sized.  That helps me relax a little.  

Take care this weekend and let me know what your Dr. says on Monday and I will pray for no more problems this weekend for you.  

Angelqiue

[SMA827]

Angelique,
I am so sorry that you are having to go through these scary times. I am sure your nerves are shot and that you are so scared. Just try to stay relaxed if that is possible and I will say some serious prayers for your and babies.  I hope you do not have to wait 3 weeks to find out what was wrong. That would be torture.  Do you have to go to work or will you be able to stay home and take it easy? I am so so sorry.  I am so happy to hear that both of their heart rates are good, that is a very positive sign. I know I have taken 3 HPT and they are all positive, but for whatever reason, I just can't wait to hear that my numbers are good from the Doc on Monday. It is so hot here today that I can't even bare to be outside. By the way I am in Florida and it is blistering hot today. It is so beautiful and I would love to be outside, but I do not want to get over heated, basically I am trying not to take any chances. This is so not like me either. I am always on the go and weekends are usally spent having some drinks with friends(Merlot) so this not drinking thing in a huge change as well. All worth it though. Just major changes in my life already. Well please keep me updated and peace be with you.   Shannon

[LondonGirl08]

Hi
I am new to this site. Actually I only came across it about an hour ago while researching 'inconclusive pregnancy test'. My blood test results were 'inconclusive'. Has anyone had this?

My story - I am 36. Just had my 2nd IVF treatment. The first time around I had 10 eggs, 4 fertilised but only 2 were A grade. It was not a success. So, for round 2 I went to an acupunturist and took some chinesse herbs. On the 22 April 08 they took out 6 eggs, 5 fertilised and all 5 were Grade A. They transfered 2 on the 24th (in the UK they will only transfer 2 if your under 40 yrs). I was asked to come in on 6 May 08 for a blood test. That afternoon they called and said 'there is something there but it's little so we have to say its inconclusive. Come back in a week's time'. So another week of waiting and hoping for me.

BTW, I was repeatedly told do not do a home test by the acupunturist and the doctors because of the false reading. They said the HCG injection that they give to release the eggs might still be in your system and there by giving a false reading.

Has anyone had a 'inconclusive blood test'?

[SMA827]

I am sorry you too are having these problems.  I will also say some prayers for you and that everything will be fine.  Stay on bed rest as much as possible, although I know how difficult it is. We are coming into the summer months and we all want to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather. However Ca is always beautiful.  We just went out to California, Dana Pointe. It was incredible.  I hope all the swelling goes down quickly. If all goes well for me on Monday then you and I should be right there close in our due dates. Take Care and get plenty of rest.  Shannon

[hyperiongp]

Here is my absolute best guess, and I am from the United States and I know different countries use different lab values.  They did a 2 day transfer (unusual in the United States we usually go for 3 or 5 day transfers), I am guessing they were 4 cells ?  I ask for a reason, so here is my guess.  I don't think a Home Pregnancy test will give you a false positive at this point.  It has been 16 days if I count correctly from your trigger shot or Hcg injection.  The chances that is still in your system is slim.

Since they did a 2 day transfer here is the chain of events that has to occur.  That embryo had to grow to a blastyocyst which will take at least 3 more days if not 4 days.  Then it has to start to hatch, which adds another 2 days when implantation actually starts to occur.  At the start of implantation no Hcg is released and it takes a couple days before the amounts released are even measurable.  Given that I am going to guess that when they drew your blood your Hcg levels were below their guidelines for what is considered definately pregnant.  In the USA, below 5 is not pregnant, between 5 and 24 is questionable, and above 25 pregnant.  A couple of things could be going on, you could be so early pregnancy that significant amounts of hormones or not being made or you could have been pregnant with what we refer to as a chemical pregnancy which is the nice way to say that the embryo started to grow, gave off some Hcg and then died for whatever reason.  I don't know why they are making you wait a week, when Hcg levels double every 48 hours.  If you were tested in 48 hours and your levels have not gone up then it is very unfortunate, but at least you know the fate of this pregnancy.  Too me it is important to know why they asked for a second reading, ask.  If it was a chemical pregnancy (I am hoping it is just early pregnancy and your levels increase) that is a good sign, it means that your embryo's are capable of implanting and growth.  That would be important for me to know.  I wish you luck, and I hope this helps.  Take care and hang in there.  

[LondonGirl08]

Thanks! You have so much information its amazing. This I say because I have actually read all the advice that you given the other.

Yes, it was a day 2 transfer, 4 cell. I am doing my treatment via the National Health Service and as it is free they do not do Blastocyst. They claim its better to have the embryo growing in the womb. Which I dont' buy as all the pvt clinic seem to do the blastocyst.

Anyway moving along, I have not had any bleeding I suppose this is because of the progesterone pessaries I have been taking (last one tonight). My breast were tender and now I can no longer tell if they are tender or if I am imagining. Other than that I have had no other sypmtom.

I will give the HPT a go tomorrow morning.

Thanks once again and good luck yourself. Hope the bleeding gets under control soon.

[hyperiongp]

Let me know how the pregnancy test goes in the morning.  Get an early response one if available.  Remember if your levels are really low, a HPT may not detect them, but an early response one should be able to detect hormone levels pretty low.

I read that a lot of the European clinics take that approach, that the embryos are better grown and incubated by your own body.  I am not sure I agree either, as much research shows that when growing to the blastocyst stage provides one distinct advantage, the embryologist then knows which ones are the strongest, and can then transfer the best (also a naturally fertalized 2 day embryo is still in the fallopian tube, it does not reach the uterus until day 5 or 6, thus the uterus is an artifical environment for a 2 day embryo).  I am with you though, if it is free you do not have a choice, it is much cheaper for the clinic not to have to keep the embryo's for 5 days, as it takes special medium and special care to keep them alive in a lab for that long.  Here in the USA IVF is very expensive, and there is one program that gives free services to those that can show need, but they accept very few, and it is very hard to qualify, and the waitlist long.  

I wish you the best of luck.  Remember if the HPT comes out negative or the next blood test for that matter, please ask what prompted them to want the second test, so you know.  That information is important for the doctor as well.  Take care.   Good luck.  I hope you get positive results......

[LondonGirl08]

Hi

I did the HPT (clear blue) this morning and it came out negative. So, back to the clinic for me. I am suppose to go back on Tuesday for the blood test but I might go in tomorrow. I can't wait. I hope the frozen ones thawout ok.

In the UK pvt IVF treatments are very expensive as well, around $12,000 per cycle and $3,000 for a frozen cycle. The local suburbian council pay the national health service for the treatment. Our council tax is expensive but then they paid for 2 cycles of treatment. While some councils will pay for only 1 treatment or for nothing. Some only after 40. For my next treatment I have to go pvt.

Another thing in the UK - acupunture for IVF is becoming part of mainstream treatment. Currently only 2 pvt clinics and one govt hospital offer it in London. But, by the end of this year they expect it to be offered in all pvt clinics and hospitals.

Once again thanks for your advice. I will find out why they asked for the second test. After speaking to you I did a bit of research on Chem Preg. Which got me thinking, there were a couple of times when my period was about 4-5 days late but when I did HPT it came out negative and of course murphy's law the day after the test my period arrived. I wonder now if I did get pregnant but HCG was too low for the HPT. If so there might be something that the doctor's need to address for the next round. I have been going through Fertility treatments for 4 years now so I always thought its the meds that were throwing my cycles out. Over the 4 years I have gone through 6 rounds of clomid, 4 rounds of IUI and now 2 IVF's.

How is your bleeding coming along?

[hyperiongp]

I am very sorry your HPT did not come out positive.  You have had it rough, 4 years of fighting infertility is a long time.  I know you will ask why they ordered the second blood test, and by the way it will not hurt to have the second blood test done.  

Acupuncture is becoming very popular in the United States as well.  A lot to the fertility clinics (and they are all private) highly recommend acupuncture treatments before patients begin IVF.  A friend of mine undergoes them twice a week, as instructed by her fertility Dr.

I take it you have frozen embryos and that will be your next step, if this is a negative.  Let me know what the clinic says if you go in tomorrow.  I am just curious.  

My bleeding was slow yesterday, fading off to nasty, smelly brown by yesterday evening (old blood, it was gross).  This morning, Nothing thus far.  I keep taking my progesterone.  I am hoping that the bleeding does not return.  I was up really late last night and woke up after only 5 hours of sleep feeling really quizzy this morning.  I went to breakfast with friends, beautiful buffet, and it was awful because I have no appetite with this pregnancy so I have a hard time eating anything.  I force myself to eat to feed the little ones growing inside of me, not because I want to eat.  Eating makes me feel worse.  

Take care and let me know what the doctors say.  
Blessings Angelique

[chinadolls]

It is so good to get some support from this forum. It is comforting knowing that I am not alone.

I am new here. I am going to have my transfer tomorrow. It is going to be my day 5. The clinic called me yesterday(Saturday) and told me that I have four fertilized eggs, but wouldn't tell me the quality of the eggs.

I am going to stay in bed for the next 3 days even though I hate to do that. But it is better safe than sorry. Then the waiting game stars. I was going to just wait till the day for blood test.  But my husband wants me to have a HPT before the blood work. I guess I have to do a   HPT tomorrow morning before the transfer making sure I don't have any HCG left from the shot. Anybody know if is an idea.

[hyperiongp]

First good luck with your transfer.  This is what you have been waiting for.  I am not sure where you are writing from, but the chances are if you have really good quality eggs they will transfer 2.  

You may still have HCG in your system, but a HPT can rule that out.  After the transfer it will still take about 5 or 6 days before the embryos implant and make enough Hcg to register on a HPT.  

There is significant controversy regarding resting after IVF.  I had my transfer done in the US, in LA California, my doctor says that research has shown higher implantation rates with women who do not go home and lay down.  I laid in the Dr. office for 1 hour and then went about my day like any other.  My doctor's arguement is that laying reduces blood flow, and that post surgical people are not encouraged to lay so why encourage IVF patients to lay (and both my embryo's took, I am 8wks pregnant with twins).  I would never tell you to violate the Dr.s orders, but if laying in bed is getting to you I would get up and move around.  Those embryo's are very safe and secure in there.  When you get pregnant the natural way we have no idea when those embryo's hit the uterus, thus we go about our lives.  

The two week wait is terrible.  Even if you take a HPT and it says positive the two week wait is terrible.  The good news is you have finally made it to the two week wait.  Take care and I hope all goes well.  

[SMA827]

Well my testing is done and now I wait... tick tock.. tick... tock.. They said they would called between 3 and 4. Wow, why can't they just look at the blood why you wait and tell you.  I am going to try and stay positive and get some work done. However I know my mind is not going to think about anything else.  Shannon

[LAGirl1968]

Shannon,

This is going to be one of the most agonizing days of your life, I know, but it will also be the most exciting day once you get that official word that you are pregnant. You were on my mind first thing this morning; I figured since you are three hours ahead of me, maybe you would have heard something already... In the interim, I will keep my fingers crossed that your numbers come back strong.

Good luck good luck good luck!

Dani

[LAGirl1968]

Hi China!

You doctor will not tell you about the quality of your eggs until the right before your transfer, so don't worry. I do agree with Angelique about the lying in bed thing; I've read numerous studies that state being prone for X amount of days does not increase your chances for conception. I tried that my first two transfers, and finally on my third transfer it ocurred to me that whatever is going to happen with this is pretty much out of my control. I rested one day then I got up and went about my life and sort of forgot about it.  I can't say if it attributed to my getting pregnant this time or not, but I will tell you at the very least, it took my mind off of thinking about it 24/7. The best thing you can do for yourself during the two week wait is to stay busy; trust me on this one.

We have all been where you are; I wish you so much luck. Keep us posted!

Dani

[SMA827]

I am still waiting. They said I probally won't hear from them until between 3 and 4.  They do not get the results until around 2.  My emotions are like a roller coaster today. I know I took the hpt, but somehow it doesn't seem real until I hear it from the Doctor and hear my levels. Shannon

[LondonGirl08]

Hi Angelique

Did the blood test today. The results were negative.

My hormone level was at 21, below the offical pregnancy level of 50. Thus the inconclusive. My hormone level indicated to the doctors that something was happening (possible implanting) so they ordered the second test. Usually around these levels they suppect ectopic pregnancy. So, they wanted me to come in for the second test to see if the hormone level had drop. If the hormones had stayed at about the same level they would have had me stay in the hospital so that they can 'deal with' the ectopic pregnancy. If the embryo had implanted itself in the tubes and started to grow it could have rupture the tubes. My hormone levels drop to 1 today so the embryo uprooted (for want of a better word) itself.

Yeah, I have 3 frozen. Again they are day 2s so I have to incubate them. Do you know how long you have to wait before trying the frozen cycle?

My friend who is also pregnant with twin had some bleeding around 8-10 week. It started after she flew from London to South Africa. She spent her holidays out there in bed. Luckly it was her parents place so spending the days in bed wasn't so bad. Her parents thought their teenage daughter had moved back in. She is fine now and due in August.

[LondonGirl08]

Hi

After my first transfer I spend 48 hours in bed (bored out of my mind). That cycle did not work.

Second time around I spent 6 hours in bed (after getting home) then made dinner and went to bed. The next day I spent about 3 hours on the sofa, did laundry and took a 5 min walk to Borders and read some books for couple of hours. Walked for another 15 mins and went back to the sofa for the rest of the day. That cycle also did not work.

The acupunturist at the hospital said 'rest' for 3 days. My regular guy said 'Relax. Do whatever you're comfortable with. Its not going to fall out'.

My advice, keeping in mind I have not been successful, do whatever you are comfortable with because you don't want to later say - 'I wish I had....'

[SMA827]

Well I have my results and its offical. I am pregnant. My HCG levels are 758.  They said that is high, so maybe both of my embryos took. I pray they did.  Does anyone know how far along I would technically be now? I forgot to ask in all the excitement and now they are closed for the day.  Today was day 12.

I almost hate to say to all of you after some of your sad news. Hopefully this will give you hope and strength to try again. I will pray for all of you and still for me.  I still have a long road ahead.

Shannon

[chinadolls]

Thank you for the encouragement. I did not do the HPT this morning, we decided to wait for the scheduled the blood work. Oh, tell you a little funny thing, for some reason, I started to have diarrhea this morning  after 3 days constipation .Can you imagine the awful felling to hold my full bladder and the diarrhea, and the diarrhea went away soon after the transfer. Everything went smoothly, it did not take long at all. I can see the catheter and little air bubbles went in on the screen.I had 13 eggs retrieved and 6 were matured , 5 were fertilized, 4 survived on day 3( they don't call you after day 3)and only 2 made it blastocyst stage. But my doctor did not want to tell me the grade.He only told me it is blastocyst and stage 1.They no longer grade them after day 3, which sound a little bit strange. But I am not going to worry about.Maybe the grade means nothing anyways.

Hi Hyperiongp,

I am writing from Toronto Canada. My sister lives in California. The weather is beautiful down there, not like Canada,long cold winter.

I was going to staying in bed today, after reading the advice I am going to get moving. My doctor did not require bed rest, but mention about stairs . He doesn't want me to go up and down too much. So I ended up stuck in my bedroom upstairs.  Before the transfer I thought I would just do what I have to do and forget about it. But now it is completed different. I feel like there is little "baby" inside and I have to be careful. I know it is not real. I have went through  infertility treatment for 4 years and went IUI for about 1 year. this my first IVF. I thought it would be easier for me to handle the emotional roller coaster.I have experienced so much disappointment.

Wish you all the best.

[mysty2001]

SMA - you are probably around 4 weeks

it is two weeks the day the embies start growing so if they put in 3 dayers that at 11 days post transfer you are 4 weeks etc

those numbers look good congrats

[chinadolls]

Congratulations. I am so happy for you. This will bring some " pregnancy energy" to us who are still waiting. Look there are 5 of us here, LAGirl, Hyperiongp and you are pregnant, only Londongirl and me are waiting. So I would say majority of us are successful.  

Wish you luck with your pregnancy. Let us know when you find out how many embryos took.

[LAGirl1968]

AWESOME! Wow, you're numbers are high! Maybe you are going to have a superbaby! :-) Congratulations and I am so happy for you! We will have to swap notes as we go along since you are only a week behind me. Go have yourself a wonderful dinner with your husband and revel in the news!

Best,

Dani

[SMA827]

Thank you all so much for the Fantastic good luck wishes.  I am going to take it easy for awhile still.  I will continue to post as I want to know how things go for all of you too.  I am sending you all lots of Angel dust and Baby dust!  Shannon

[mysty2001]

and you are going to tell us your weds numbers too aren;t you!

[SMA827]

Yes, I and hope they have gone up.  Any idea how high they are suppose to go? Or is there no set number?

[LAGirl1968]

Good morning Shannon,

I found an site that determins your HCG doubling time. http://www.justmommies.com/pregnancy/hcgcalculator.shtml. The numbers are supposed to double every 48 hours or so, but obviously it will be slightly different for everyone.

Dani

[SMA827]

Thank you, I am going to check that site out right now. How are things with you?

[fourtimeslucky]

Hi,
I am brand new here found this site by accident and read all the testimonials. This will be our fourth round of ivf.  Using frozen embryo's this time and had the transfer on May 05/08  two very good ones.  I had what I believe was implantation bleeding late Saturday night(day5) and a little on Sunday also some cramping on  day one after the transplant. My blood test is on May 17th and I am starting a new job tommorow.  thanks for reading please pray for me and I will pray for all of you:)

[LondonGirl08]

Congrats!! That is fanastic news. Take it easy and enjoy becoming a mom.

[SMA827]

Well according to everything I have read that sounds like they were implanting in the uterus.  Sounds like good news.  I will say some prayers for you for sure. Wow, I can't even imagine going through this 4 times. Good luck.

[chinadolls]

If anybody know this, since the transfer on Monday, I have a lots gas in my tommy. I could stop farting. My husband joke that if I keep doing that I would blow the embryos. My tommy is bloated. Anybody had some felling?

[SMA827]

okay, now you made me laugh...  and Yes, I too have had gas.  I have never done it before in front of DH, but now it is like I can't control it.  I hope it stops soon. I do not know why it is happening but okay.  Shannon

[fourtimeslucky]

Thanks for responding to my post.  Its good to be able to refer your feelings to people who know what you are going thru.  How many times did you actually go thru ivf?  So much love and prayers going out to you on your good news.  The 17th will be my day 12 since the transfer!! please let me know if you find out exactly how far a long that will make you.  Ty  

[SMA827]

This is my 1st with IVF.  I have had 4 estopic pregnancies and lost my only tube that is functionable.  I had ruled out natural children and then decided I need to try this, because the feeling of always wanting my own never went away, no matter how many children we fostered or adopted. That feeling of wanting my own was with me all the time.  Now I am so happy we did not wait any longer as I will be 40 this August. I am so anxious now to go tomorrow and see if my numbers doubled like they are suppose too.  Shannon

[fourtimeslucky]

I know what you mean about wanting to have children naturally.  I spent half my life trying not to get pregnant and when the time came... what a shock both my tubes were blocked one so badly the doc removed it,  the other one was operated on to unblock it only to have it grow over again,  even then I would not let him remove it I wanted him to unblock it again,  so he did only to have the same thing happen.  He then told me it was in my best interest to have it removed for fear of an eptopic pregnancy.  That was three years ago and now four ivf cycles later here I am.  Whew,  the last ivf took but after a month of blood tests my numbers were down I went in for an ultrasound only to discover what had become of my pregnancy was a blighted ovum,  hoping that nature would take its course(this was over Christmas last year)  unfortunately it was not to be and I needed to go in for a DnC so here I am six months later actually feeling pregnant but to scared to completely embrace my feelings for fear of another let down.  Thank you all for sharing your stories.   They all have given me hope in one way or another ...waiting till the 17th feels like forever....

[fourtimeslucky]

May your numbers double just as supposed to be :) I am positive they will just needed to tell you that before bed.... Lisa    twins twins twins

[LAGirl1968]

Hi Shannon,

I'm doing better; my doctor put me on disability until the 27th, so it helps not having do deal with the stress of work in conjunction with the stress of feeling/looking like ****! I'm still bloated a bit, but it's going down slowly but surely. The other issue I seem to be having is purely intestinal - the doctor thinks it has just been aggravated by the bloating, so I am going to see a GI tomorrow. Luckily, none of this affects the baby; I got my HCG numbers yesterday - 3039 (day 7), and they took me off both my progesterone and estrogen shots which was great because my butt looks like a badly plucked chicken, hahaha - so I would say that for the most part all is well.

How are you feeling at this time?

So update us on your numbers tomorrow; how exciting they are so high, Maybe you are having twins? They considered my numbers to be high, but we only had one eight cell embryo - the rest were 5 and 4 cells, so I think the probability is low that we are having more than one, but we will find out for sure next Monday when we do the sonogram.

Have a great day tomorrow!

ds

[chinadolls]

God bless all of you. Good to see all the good experience you guys are having. Today is my day 3 after the transfer. Could any body tell me when would possibly fell anything? How do I know if my embryos have implanted or not? I know it sound very silly.but I can't stop thinking of it. When should star to try the HPT?

[SMA827]

You sound like me, my tube that I still have is the same way. I have had them surgically open several times, they have sewn it, stapled it pretty much everything they could do and it still closes up.  So this was our only way for natural. I just got home from giving blood, they said they would call between 2-4 today to make sure #'s are still going up. It seems like I am always waiting to find out some news. But I have 9 months of this so I need to get use to it. And I plan to enjoy all of it.
I am sorry to hear that you had all that happen over Christmas last year, how sad, but now look here you are and feeling pregnant. That is awesome.   Have you taken a HPT or not?  I broke down and did it, even after though I still wondered if it was right or not. It was still just as stressful. Wishing a fast next few days.  Shannon

[SMA827]

I am so happy to hear that you are able to take some time off now and rest. That is the best thing you could do at this time.  I am waiting to hear my second set of numbers later today.  The nurse said my numbers looked really good from the last one though, so that made me feel good.  I would love twins, that would be so awesome, but we will be happy with whatever God gives us. I so want to have my sonogram but that will still be awhile, I need to be patient.  I can't imagine have all this and then being so bloated. I feel for you and hope they get if all figured out soon. About the shots, my butt looks the same and it hurts. Actually my whole lower back is hurting. Take Care of yourself, I will post my numbers later today when they call me.  Shannon

[LAGirl1968]

Hi China,

I think I actually had symptoms as early as 3  or 4 days into it - I woke up twice in the middle of the night feeling like I was going to be sick. Then the next evening, the bloating thing started. Not anything obvious, but it was like I suddenly wasn't able to digest my food very well. I think the cramping started either that night or the next - this included some backache and leg cramping. But I thought it was because my period was starting, so I took the HPT on the 8 day into it and wha-la! the rest is history. I did the HPT thing before on my last cycle because I SWORE I was pregnant, and it was negative; what a blow. If you are going to take an HPT, I would suggest waiting to as close to your blood work date as you can so that you do not end up with a false reading (not sure how long HCG shot stays in/dissapates from your system) and be very prepared for the possibility that it will read negative.

I hope this one works out for you China! Having gone through three transfers also, I understand the emotional rollercoaster. Keep yourself as busy as you can through this period and trust that whatever is going to happen is beyond your control - you can't make it happen and you're not going to jinx it either (I know because I think the same way myself!). I will say a prayer for you; keep us posted!

Dani

[LAGirl1968]

Hi!

I've got you on my list for prayers, good luck, and baby dust for your test on Saturday! From what I read, it seems like you already have children (adopted)? I think that is wonderful! We had an appointment for an adoption orientation last Saturday. We set it up before we completed this cycle and found out we were pregnant. But although we are now expecting, I would still like to adopt after we have settled in with our first.

No matter what your results, you have already been blessed!

Best,

Dani

[chinadolls]

Thank you for your kind words. I know it is still early, Today is only day 3 since the transfer. It is so hard to sit there not think about it. I don't have any other felling besides bloated since the retrieval, I thought it will hurt when the implantation happens or bleed a little bit. I have none of that. It make me wounder if the embryos still in there. May I did blew them out. I heard somebody did HTP on as early as day 5 and got positive. I think it was hyperiongp if I am not mistaken. Anybody heard from her? How is she doing?

When are you able to find out  how many embryos took? I wonder if SMA827 has found out her result?

Wish you the best.

[chinadolls]

How are felling? I understand you had your transfer on May 5. It is a week ahead of me.Have you do any HPT yet? How is you bleeding? I wish you luck with you blood test on Saturday. Keep us posted, please.

[LAGirl1968]

I know it is very difficult to take your mind off of this. That is why it is so important that you get up, get out, and get on with your life your life, because you need to change your focus. My last transfer was the best I did because I was so busy, I hardly had the time to think about it. Unfortunately, the last two weeks are always the hardest, but the more people you see and activities you involve yourself in will help.

I'm sure everyone's symptoms are different when it comes to implantation. I do recall having one very sharp pain in my abdomen the night the bloating started - like a quick cramping, but no bleeding - but who knows if that is what it was.

And you did not blow your embryos out, honey. Don't start second guessing yourself about what your are doing and how it is affecting them. Those embryos are in there doing what they doing and God willing, they will take.

As for the number of embryos, we will find out how many took on Monday with the sonogram, so that will be a cool landmark. SMA has another few weeks to go before she gets hers done; she had great egg quality and her first HCG numbers were really high. I think she has a way better chance of twins than I do. But one day at a time, you know.

I last heard from Angelique (Hypergonpg) yesterday. She was having alot of problems with nausea, but the bleeding stopped, so as far as I could tell, that was good news. Hopefully she will touch base soon and let us know how she is doing.

I hope you have a fantastic day!

Dani

[SMA827]

Well I am offically 4 1/2 weeks pregnant. I thought I would be like at least 5 1/2 but oh well, I guess they know what they are talking about.  My HCG numbers today were 1,957. So they are still climbing yea!!!!!  

I found a site that tells you what to expect week by week of your pregnancy and it states that when you show positive on a HPT then you should be 5 weeks along. So that is why I thought I was 5 weeks, but I guess since the HPT now test 5 days earlier that is the issue.  Anyway I am happy.

I go on the 28th of May for my 1st sonogram, so now here we go again with a 2ww.  YUK!

I was wondering what happened to hyperiongp myself? Is she okay?  Shannon

[fourtimeslucky]

SMA27
LAGIRL1968
CHINA DOLLS  .
Ok so we got thru another day,  had to go to work today so that sort of took my mind off everything for a whole eight hours!!  Which was truly a blessing because now we have just three more sleeps!!!  I have decided against the HPT for the moment but may break down by tommoro:)  I had cramping alot today (day9) and that was hard.... but no bleeding!!  I don't have any children at all so this would be our first!!  Adoption did cross our mind but we truly wanted to have a child naturally but have not ruled that option out.  That is excellent news LAGIRL!!  Some lucky baby will be blessed to also become part of your growing family!!   Thanks so much for leaving me messages... it really helps!!

Great numbers SMA27!!thats incredible news!!  And Chinadolls it is different for everbody all you can do is read about everyone else's experiences and take what knowledge you can from that but in the end it is out of all of our hands!    thanks again for the prayers please keep them coming till saturday!!

[LAGirl1968]

Oh, goofy me. I was looking at Shannon's profile and somehow thought it was yours. I'm
sorry about that... I totally hope this works out for you; I can't imagine the emotional toll of going through 4 IVF's. It took me 10 months to get it together between the 1st and the 2nd cycle; we only did the 3rd one so soon because we figured we'd better hit it before I turned 40 (this June). Had my insurance not covered all three cycles, I can't honestly say that I would have been up for doing it, but free is free and miracles of miracles, the third one was the charm. It's great that you had frozen embies to use so that you did not have to go through all the meds again. I hope that your cramping is a sign they are implanting, that would be AWESOME! You've only got a few more days to go, so fingers and toes all crossed for you. Now I've got to check back in Saturday afternoon for you, too!

BTW, congrats on the new job! What do you do?

Best,

dani

[fourtimeslucky]

Hi,

I feel good today still cramping though,  did you have cramping on day 9 or 10?  Thats ok if you got me mixed up with with SMA27  there are some incredible journey's being taken right now.  Two more days!! still pondering the HPT...... tommoro maybe..lol Hope all is well with you mommies to be!! Will for sure let you know ... thanks for keeping your fingers crossed!!! toes crossed too?  wow thats so awesome thankyou!!! talk to you all on Sat!!  I just started a job as supervisor on a ferry boat!! that really has helped the last two days keep my mind focused on something else.. take care, high numbers!!

Lisa

[LAGirl1968]

Let me see... I took my first HPT test on evening 8... I was only having mild cramping for a couple of days prior to that; I don't recall having anything thereafter. I hate the speculation and anticipation that comes with the 2WW; you can't help but wonder if every twinge and tweak is a sign. I had company in town two days after we did the IVF and was running here and there and eating like crapola most of the week, so I figured I had already probably jinxed it (funny), and it was a done deal already. I honestly had no expectations.  But you are almost there; have faith, and just know that whatever happens, you will be alright.

Angelique is doing okay, just overwhelmed by the nausea, but nothing else to report, so that is very good!

BTW, sounds like you have a very fun job! Good luck with that as well!

ds

[hopefulat40]

Hi everyone,  I'm new to this!  I stumbled onto your postings by typing in "Pregnancy test after IVF."  I have a quick question:  I had 12 follicles, 12 mature, 10 fertilized, three 8 cell embies transfered, grades 1, 2 & 3 on day 3 (May 11th, Mother's Day).  When they called me on Tuesday, they said that all of the other embryos (grade 3s) died because they advanced too fast.  Has anyone ever heard of that?  And if so, I'm scared about the ones that I have in my uterus right now.  I don't have any bleeding, a little cramping, but nothing out of the ordinary.  I want to take a HPT but I know I shouldn't since it's only been five days since my transfer.  Also I asked the embryologist and he just said, "Well, the best ones are in the best place."  Thanks, Cathy

[hyperiongp]

Sorry it has been awhile since I posted, but nausea has been my enemy.  Over the last week the nausea has gotten so severe that I have a hard time concentrating on anything.  Thanks to everyone the inquired about how I was doing, your loving support does not go unnoticed.  

The bleeding has stopped for now, the fertility doctor put me back on high doses of progesterone, I absolutely hate the progesterone shots, as they leave lumps and large black bruising on my backside.  The vaginal suppositories are terrible too, I am allergic to the inactive ingredients, so I constantly feel like I have a vaginal yeast infection, the burning and itching is unrelenting.  If I stop taking the progesterone though I start bleeding with in 24 hours, so I have to just hang in there for another month.

I was at the urgent care a week ago Friday, and got to see my babies again.  Lying side by side, they both had good heartbeats, and both were on schedule as far as growth goes.  I go see the OB/GYN on May 29, 2008.  I have lots of questions for him, as he treated a lot of the problems they led me to IVF in the first place.  I have been having a constant throbbing pain on my left side, and I know from watching the sonogram being done that my left ovary is enlarged again.  I am guessing the constant pain I have is my ovary, which is huge, and it should not be especially because in Feb of this year I had tumors removed from it.  

I would like to say hello to all the new people.  I don't remember who asked but I had my transfer done on a Sunday and I had a positive HPT on Wednesday afternoon.  I also had a 5 day transfer, and one of my embryo's was hatching the day it was transferred, so he was ahead of schedule.  Most people won't get a positive that early especially if you were a 3 day transfer.  

China:  hang in there girl, I know the waiting is hard, but I had no symptoms for the longest time.  Try to hang in there until the actual blood test, but I know that is hard.  If you opt for HPT use First Response Early or Clear Blue Easy Early, a few days before your blood test.

Shannon:  It is real... congratulations.  Now you can relax and enjoy, your numbers are climbing, which means your baby (or ies) are growing.  Take care of yourself now.  I am very happy for you.  You better let us all know how many are in there after your sonogram.

fourtimeslucky:  Good luck on Saturday we will be waiting to hear from you.  Keep busy take care.

Hopefulat40:  First Hello.  The embryologist/doctor transferred the best embryo's and unfortunately not all embryo's make it.  No one knows why they don't all make it, but nature is not perfect.  Over 50% of natural pregnancies do not make it.  5 days is not long enough to register a pregnancy after a 3 day transfer.  You have to wait at least 7 to 8 days.  Remember your 3 day embryo's would normally be found in the fallopian tubes.  At 5 days they are blastyocysts and at 6 days they start hatching, and implanting.  It takes a couple of days before the newly implanting embryo starts to make Hcg and in the beginning these amounts are so minute a pregnancy test will not pick it up.  I know the wait is agonizing, but hang in there.  Take care of yourself, stay busy and try to relax.  You are in my prayers.
Angelique

[chinadolls]

Hi Angelique,

Welcome back. I can't believe the had time you went through.I hope you feel a little better now.I will keep you in my prayer. It must be exciting to see the little babies. That is what we all want and it makes easier to deal with the aches and pains. I'm like you have difficulties with the progesterone shots. My left side butt is so hurt that I can hardly walk. So far I still don't have any signs.Waiting is absolutely killing me.I may have a HPT on the weekend. Today us only day 5, Maybe still a little early.Wish me luck.

foutimesluck,
I woke up this morning thinking one more day for fourtimesluck to get her blood test, It is almost over.I hope the cramping you  are having is a really good sign, I will keep my finger cross for you. Let us know tomorrow.

Hopefulat40,
welcome to board. It is nice to have a little community like this that we can share the notes and support each other. I had my day5  transfer on May 12, a day after you. I had 6 eggs 5 fertilized and 2 survived on day 5, The doctor did not tell me the quality of my blastocysts. I am like you very worried about them, have they already implanted or they are already gone. But I realize that there is nothing we can do but wait. That is why it makes so special to share the feeling with others. People here are terrific and very supportive. keep us posted.

LAGirl1968,
How do you feel? Are you still bloated I can't believe that you had company  two days after IVF id you have bed rest? I guess again what mean to be will be. Take care with your pregnancy.

Ann

[LAGirl1968]

Hello you,

Thanks for asking how I'm doing. The bloating has gone down considerably; even though I have some water left in my lower abdomen (not as bad as a muffintop, but something like a small pooch - ugh), I don't  look completely prego when I put on a shirt, so it is manageable. I figure I will give myself some leeway since in another 8 weeks or so it's going to be replaced by baby, so bring on the mommy body, I guess!

Yeah, I didn't rest much after the transfer. Did I worry about it at all? Absolutely! You wonder if you're going to dislodge it or shake it up too much, whatever. But then I figured, heck, crack addicts get pregnant everyday, and meanwhile, I haven't drank a cup of coffee or alcohol in a year, I eat completely healthy and am a hardcore workout person, so really, am I going to be paranoid about walking a block to the store the day after my transfer? There is a great deal of blame that we put ourselves after every failed cycle - we think if only I had done this or not done that.... But as I said before, you cannot make this happen and you can't jinx it. Everthing has it's time.

Day 5 is pretty early to take your HPT, I agree with Angelique. It would be a shame to vest your emotions into a test that may not read accurately one way or the other. Just do your best to breathe through it and try to at least get to day 8. We're all here to help support you, so good luck.

Dani

[chinadolls]

Hi Dani,

Reading your comment brought tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for the support. With those support help me go through every day. Checking the forum become a important part of my life these days.

I agree with you , we always blame ourself for the failed cycle wondering if there is anything we can do to increase the chances or anything we did causes the failure.  I decide against the HPT this morning because I am so afraid of the disappointment. You know what struck me the most now is to make my lovely husband disappointed again  even though he has assured me so many time he is prepared for no.I know he wants kids very much. I can fool myself saying hey there are a lot of advantage not having kids , that way it  take a lot of pressure off me. We have been trying for 5 years now. went through so many HPT and so many disappointment. I thought I can handle it better. but I am wrong. So far there is no sign of pregnancy. No cramps ,nothing, in fact the boobs use to be hurting, not any more, and the size is not as big now. I am so afraid. I can only pray the miracle will happen.

I hope your bloated feeling go away soon. Have your doctor told you to drink Gatorade It really helped me with my bloating.I was so big that I couldn't even do up my pants.  I was told don't drink too much at the time. Measure my urine and only drink the same amount of Gatorade to replace the amount of the water. Last thing you want is water now. Another trick is to have some potato chip, high in salt  that will help. Nice to see a little mommy's tommy isn't it?

I hope fourtimesluck is doing ok, she is going to have her blood tested today. I hope it is a positive one. I will keep her in my prayer.

[LAGirl1968]

China,

I know you are afraid, and that is okay. I am glad you did not do the HPT. Don't worry about your husband; he loves you very much, and above and beyond his desire to have children is his wish to see you happy.

China, not having children naturally does not mean you have to be childless and it is not the end of the world. There are other options you can explore when, or if you decide you are ready. Love for a child is not bound by blood.

Do not give up hope, because you do not know what is in store for you yet.

I wish you a beautiful day,

Dani

[chinadolls]

I am wondering how are you doing? Haven't heard from you. Just let you know I am thinking of you and keep my fingers cross for you. Your cramping must be a good sign. So far I still do have any signs.

[chinadolls]

Hi Dani,

How is your day? It has been a tough one for me. I was at home alone searching online all day trying  to find out the early sign of pregnancy. It look like everybody had some cramping so I do believe that fourtimesluck has a really good chance. I heard that breast tenderness is another sign a lot people have, Do you know if it is true.  

[LAGirl1968]

I've had a lovely day and uneventful day. It's crazy hot here in LA, so I took a quick walk this morning then resigned myself to staying indoors doing laundry. Sorry today has been so tough for you.  Is this this your first IVF cycle?

While I did have minor cramping early on and continue to have sore and swollen breasts since the inception of my pregnancy, I would assume signs and the timing of them is different for everyone.

I was anxious to hear from fourtimeslucky today as well; hopefully she is celebrating good news.

ds

[fourtimeslucky]

Unbelievably when I went for my Beta after work yesterday they were closed early due to the May long weekend so my Doc is making a special trip to the clinic today to draw blood.  One more day to wait   ......I can do this... thanks for everyones thoughts you are all so awesome I promise the second I know I will tell all you mommies to be :))
hugs Lisa

[chinadolls]

fourtimesluck, How is your long week end. I can imagine it is not easy to wait but at least on more day the game will be over. Hang in there, I will pray for you.Like you nick name this time you will be luck. I have a good felling.

I had some hot flashes yesterday and some mild cramps, plus the pimples staring on my face. it feels like my period is coming. so  this morning I finally did a HPT. I can not resist any more. I had my transfer on May 12. so today is my day7 post the transfer. The result is a expected Negative. I don't understand why do I have to wait another week to check my blood.They book me on May 26 , it is exactly 2 weeks from the transfer day. I know if it negative on that day, for sure I am not pregnant. But the HSG  should show up long before. Think of nature pregnancy, It 2weeks for the ovulation,which mean for IVF 2 weeks from retrieval.  Anybody can help me with this question?

[Linda0305]

Wow!  This thread really saved me today.  I am 45 and had my transfer last Friday, 5/17.  We did IVF about 5 yrs. ago with my eggs, and it wasn't successful.  We then adopted our two children who are now 2 and 3, and because I never gave up my desire to have a baby we looked into IVF for a second time, only this time we used donor eggs from a 27 yr old.  We have been very excited, and now that we're in the 2 week wait things are spirally downward.  I'd hoped that with a donor we'd have much better results, and basically they retrieved 7 eggs, 5 fertilized with ICSI, and on transfer day they informed us that there was 1 grade 2 8 cell, 1 grade 3 8 cell, and a grade 1 5 cell embryo.  The two 8-cells had assisted hatching done on them b/c donor had "hard shells," but the grade 1 did not have AH.  The remaining embryos basically weren't looking good, so we had NOTHING to freeze, which was my real comfort in all of this since when we used my eggs years ago we had no back up then either!  So, after three days of basic rest on the bed/couch today I'm up and about.  I feel bloated, but nothing else.  Just depressed and feeling like it's not going to work although this doctor has prepared my "nest" so well, and I'm on both progesterone suppositories and 400mg pills too right now.  I just can't get past that the donor didn't have a lot more eggs to retrieve, that her egg quality wasn't better, and that we have no back up.  Oh, I didn't say that we ended up agreeing to transferring all three, even though the grade 1 5-cell wasn't hatched, but what the heck, throw that one in too!  
I also am thinking that because we had AH done on two of them that maybe they should have already implanted, even though it's only been three days ago.  Ok, I just found comfort in reading all of your posts.  Just knowing that there are so many women who feel exactly as I do even though it's not a feeling that you want others to share.  My progesterone level will be checked on Thurs. and I don't have my blood test until May 30th which feels years away!!!  I hope that I find the strength to get through these two weeks.  Thanks for listening, you all!

[LAGirl1968]

Angelique, SMA, 4X, Chinadoll:

Went for my sonogram today; saw/heard the baby's heartbeat and it was amazing. It is only one as I suspected, and everything is right on target. What a wonderful blessing. Plus I'm skinny again AND now I've got boobies, so today was a little bit like Christmas!

4XLucky: I can't believe the doctor's office did not give you any forewarning they were closing early. Ugh, that would have made me so mad, but good for your for keeping a positive attitude about it. I wish you high numbers and good health!

China: I am sorry your test came up negative, but then again, your HCG levels could have been too low for the HPT to detect it. Same thing with a blood test; a low HCG number would be inconclusive possibly indicating m/c, chemical/etopic pregnancy, etc., so it just makes sense for them to wait. I wish you luck.

SMA and Angelique: Congrats again, and I hope that one baby or two, your will both have an uneventful pregnancy and beautiful birthing experience.

Baby dust and momma bellies to everyone,

Dani

[lovepink777]

Hi All,
I'm new to the site and this is my first time telling my story.
This is a long story about me going through infertility. In 1991 I met my husband we were 19 years old we got married in 1994 in 1997 we decided to have baby I was on birth control pill for 7 years and I stoped it and coudln't get pregnant found out that both of my tubes were blocked went in for surgery to unblock it,  left tube did not open right tube open  only 10%. 1998 1st IVF meds was to low need to cancel cycle. 2nd IVF only 2 follicles, retreived did not make it. I was so so sad and cried. 3rd IVF 3 follicles only 1 fertilized and tranfered and bleed after a week.  So decided to stop for a while and one day at work in 1999 I was going through so much pain in my abdominal and dizzy so I had to go in the emergency room and found out I was pregnant and I was so HAPPY and CRIED. I keep getting more and more pain and bleeeding and found out it was and ectopic preganacy. The Dr. rmvd it and the right tube. 4th IVF(chage doctor) he put me on the highest dose of meds , 8 follicles 6 fertilized, transfered all 6. It was New Years Eve 2000 I bleed and cried and lost all.
2005 1st Donor did not past the blood test. 2006 2nd Donor has cysts had to wait  for the cyst to go away. I was so sad and cried and cried and did not go to work that day . At the time of waiting I thought to myself what did I ever did in life to deserve this, all I want is a baby, I cried and cried that year of waiting it was hard. After a year waiting finally her cyst went away.  She had only 3 follicles, cycle got cancelled . I was so sad and cried and cried and it was hard for me to do anything that day. Keep myself busy and try not to be so sad that day, my sweet husband was there for me and made me happy. 3rd Donor, I got a call that if I want to cancel the cycle there were only 3 follicles so it was hard for me to work that day so I left early and cried and cried  so I said no let's keep going foward and she produce more follicles the next day and was so so happy. Retreived 9 follicles, 7 fertlized all 7 was 8 cells and got to day 5blsct 3 frozen day 6.  2 was tranfered day 5 blsct on my birthday May 14. It's been 11 years trying to have a baby and 16 years with my husband. Me and my husband we are 36 years old now, no kids. We love kids so much.  I pray that this will be my miracle  this time. My first blood test will be 5/23/08and secod will be 5/25/08. I wish  all of you GOOD LUCK!

[chinadolls]

Welcome to board. I can relate to your pain and share your tears. There are a lot of people out there went through rough times.We are not alone. Stay strong, miracle may happen,let's pray together. This is my first IVF, I am so hoping it will be successful.But I am prepare myself for no now. That way if it did not happen, I wouldn't be as disappointed when I get the call. You are lucky, you only have to wait 9 days to get you blood tested. I hope this time it would work for you. Do you have any sign, like cramps ,tender breasts, headache,etc. My transfer was on May12. 2day earlier than you. So far , I haven't felt much.Like I say I am starting to prepare myself.

[lovepink777]

Hi chinadoll,
Thank you. I feel normal. Tender breast and cramps before the transfer and still have tender breast. My husband calls me chinadoll. Do you speak cantonese?

[SMA827]

Girl, that is such wonderful news. I am so excited for you and your hubby. I am anxiously awaiting my sonogram on the 28th.  Wow, it seems so far off still. We are going away to Daytona Beach this weekend for our anniversary, so hopefully time will go quickly.  What happens now? How long before your next appointment and what is it for? So happy for you :) Shannon

[chinadolls]

I can imagine how exciting that is. To be able to your baby's head and heart is incredible . I am so happy for you. Enjoy your 9 month and your big ( . ) ( . )

[hyperiongp]

Hello, I am very sorry your HPT came back negative.  Please still have your blood test done, it is important.   I will not give you false hope as I think that is unfair given all you have been through, but there is a remote chance the HPT could not pick up the HCG hormone.  The blood test is the only accurate way to rule out pregnancy.  I know you live in Canada and medicine is different there than here in the United States, but if you do get a negative and choose to go through this emotional turmoil again, perhaps you need to think about a different physician if that is an option.  Here in the states 5 day blasts are graded, it is true that they can not count cells at this point, but the embryologist is looking at how condensed and well formed the cell mass is, how thin the wall is, how expanded the blast is, he is looking at the specific layers, for instance that the embryonic part has formed, that the amniotic part has expanded, and the placental area is formed.  Most embryologists in the states grade Blasts using a 3 part system, a number between 1 and 6 is given to how expanded the cell mass is, 6 being hatching and 5 being what is expected.  Then letters are assigned to cellular formation and the shell.  So a 6AA blast is perfect and very hard to get, and a 5AA blast is what most embryologists are looking for on day 5.  The first thing my doctor did was sit us down and showed me the embryologist report. My eggs were all numbered, the 3 that had arrested said arrested next to them, they did not make it.  The rest were graded.  We then made a decision on number to transfer and number to freeze based on the number and quality.  

I am going to keep you in my prayers.  LAGirl is right, the desire for a child is not bound by blood.  Another important question that you must ask your doctor is whether in his opinion your fertility problems are the result of your own egg quality.  I encourage you to ask ask ask, there are no stupid questions when it comes to your body, your life and your desires.

Take care.  Angelique

[chinadolls]

Thank you for the information. I really appreciate it .Now in Canada,although we have health care, the IVF is not covered unless both tubes are blocked. So I have to pay everything out of my pocket. Because the health care you can just go to any doctor you want. you have to have a referral by your family doctor. The IVF doctor I am using suppose to be one of the best doctor, Now I remember that he did say something like 1,He told me something about 1-5 and mine are 1 but not any letters, I don't know if he did not want to tell me or something else. Maybe the quality of the embryos are not as good as he hoped so he didn't want say to much  for sure, I am going to ask some questions when I see him after the blood test.

How is your pregnancy? How are the little guys doing, they must be quite comfortable in there. Enjoy your 9 month.

[chinadolls]

Hi Chinadoll#2, I don't speak Cantonese. You had your transfer on May14th, 2 days after me if I am not mistaken, It is great that you have 3 frozen embryos ,Are they all blastcysts stage. Did your doctor tell you the grade of the embryos that he transfered? How do you feel. do you have any symptoms? When is your blood test?

Good luck for all of us.

[lovepink777]

Hi Chinadoll,
I am sorry about your hpt, It might be early. I 've been through this so many times before, I would test myself and get disappointed every single time.  My Dr's office called back today and told me that my blood test will be 5/27/08. 3 frozen blastcysts stage day 6. 2 transfer day 5 blastcysts both were really good, one was a little bigger than the other one. The follicles are from my 3rd egg donor. 1st donor did not past blood test, 2nd donor  has cysts and I had to wait for a long time for it to go away and finally it went away and she had only 3 follicles and cycle got cancelled. 3rd donor , 5 fertilized. I've waited for a very very long time for this day to come. Ususally donors would produce more follicles but I am very happy and gratful that I am at this point right now. I wish you good luck and please hang in there.

[LAGirl1968]

Bueno!

Funny thing, we did see the heartbeat, but we did not actually hear it. I realize that I made that association in my head - weird! But yes, it was an incredible experience - you really get it that you are carrying this viable, living thing inside of you. It sort of makes everything very real, because you know, it's still sort of weird to think "Okay, I'm pregnant now." But it was awesome to see the development of things, even though the baby is the size of a grain of rice! They don't check your HCG anymore as they will  monitor the baby's development via sonogram at this point, but they will continue to check your estrogen and progesterone levels. They took me off all my shots last week because my numbers where too high - that's why I was so bloated - I'm down now to one progesterone suppository a day, so for all the initial suffering, it balanced out now. I've got two more appts. for sonograms and then come week 10, I'm shipped off to the obgyn.

BTW, here is a website that shows you week by week development - http://www.pregnancy.org/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment1.php#week1 - there are alot of them them out there, but this one has cool photos and tells you where they are in their development.

Okay, gonna lay down now because I am getting the queasies, ugh... How are you doing with things? P. S. - I soo bet you are going to have twins!

ds

[SMA827]

If you are anyone can answer this for me.  I was going through all of my paper work and I came across a sheet from my Embryologist and it says that they transfered 2 Embryos then where is says stage of Embryos it has written in 8C 1, 8C 1.  Does anyone know what exactly that means?  Thank you for all the help.  Shannon

[Linda0305]

I'm certainly not an expert, however, I think that what that means is that each of your embryos were a grade 1 with 8 cells.  On a day three transfer these numbers are great and what you'd want to see.  The grade 1 means that there was absolutely no fragmentation of each of the eight cells.  The eight cells are the exact division you want three days after the retrieval.  That's good news for you!
Linda

[SMA827]

I do remember him saying something about no fragmentation now that you  mention that. I had forgotten in all of the anxiety, I was feeling that day.  Okay, I am just shocked that I had stuffed that paper away and forgot I had it.  But again, I was just concerned with getting in bed and resting. Thank you for the information. Shannon

[lovepink777]

Hi LAGirl,
Your beautiful, I am very happy for you. You gave me a big big smile for saying that " I soo bet you are going to have twins! " Thank you very much for the nice words and you've made me smile. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and kiss.

[hyperiongp]

Hello I agree with Linda your embryo's had the highest grade that embryologist give for 3 day embryo's.  8 cells is ideal, many 3 day embryos are still only 6 cells.  How are you feeling?  I am hanging in there, barely some hours, but hey 3 months ago I would of told you that would welcome morning sickness.  Now I wish it would go away.  
Take care, Angelique

[SMA827]

I am sorry you are still dealing with the sickness. Aside from cramping some and being  tired all day long I am okay. I am happy to hear about the grade of the embryo's. Thanks for the info.  Again, I am shocked that I would have stuffed that away and forgot he even gave it to me.  I can't remember if you have said or not, but are you having to work still while you are sick?  I remember when all this started I said bring on the morning sickness if it means that I am pregnant and now, its like okay enough with the not having any energy. But still happy and in shock I think.  After the 1st sonogram I think I will feel alot better knowing that I have seen them or it! Take care and rest if you can, Shannon

[Linda0305]

Ok, this waiting and trying to see if I feel this or that or just overall "different" is killing me!  I'm  days past transfer, and tomorrow I'll go to have my progesterone level checked, so I'm assuming that they do that at that time because they feel that implantation has probably already taken place.  For all of you who have gotten a positive result, can you shed some light on how you felt, anything that you noticed.  Sure, I've had the cramping, and yesterday I had some weird feelings going on, but I couldn't describe them really, maybe pinching, something weird that felt like my bladder was sorta like spasming????  Today is just mild dull cramping.  I keep looking for any and every sign, and it's making me crazy and more pessimistic about my outcome.  So, please tell how early you noticed/felt anything.

I keep hoping that one of my 8 cell grades 2 or 3 embryos that had assisted hatching will just bury into my "nest!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Thanks!
Linda

[Linda0305]

I don't know why the five days past transfer didn't show up, but that's what it should say.

[fourtimeslucky]

Finally .... I recieved my results last night when I got home from work.....POSITIVE!!! Sorry I haven't been posting,  its just between my new job and working late and leaving early I have run low on time.   After the long weekend I had to wait till Tuesday for the clinic to test the blood drawn on Sunday..  oh well I am over the moon !!! Thanks for all your happy words and prayers will stay in touch... this is a true blessing after all this time thank you all  I dont have any of the numbers yet but will on thursday   take care

[LAGirl1968]

CONGRATULATIONS! I am so very happy for you! What wonderful news. See, your name was lucky! That is just what I have been logging on here everyday to find out.

I wish you all the joy in the world. Congratulations again!

Dani

[LAGirl1968]

Email didn't go thru for whatever reason - ***@****. Talk to you ladies later!

ds

[BELIZEANBELLE]

I AM FROM BELIZE CENTRAL AMERICA I DID ET ON SUNDAY . I HAVE A LITTLE CRAMPING & LOWER BACK ACHE IS THIS NORMAL.? CAN ANYONE TELL  ME WHAT SYMPTOMS THEY HAD AFTER ET. I WISH I KNEW HOW IT FELT TO BE PG.SO I KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

[kisbel]

HI belizeanbelle i did the et on thurday and i also feel cramps and brest tenderness ,, ,, but dont worry keep up  hope . i had 5 embryo transfer and im 25 this is my second ivf do to male factor.

[hopefulat40]

Hi All,

I wrote quite a while ago and then couldn't find the site again...also super busy with work.  I'm a court reporter and people seem to sue each other even in a slow economy!!!  JK  Congratulations Fourtimes!  I'm so happy to hear good news!  Loved hearing about the heartbeat, LA and thank you for the website.  Hyperiong, I hope the morning sickness is getting better as the weeks go on!!  And China, you had said that you did your ET two days after me, so just wondering what's going on.  I know your HPT came back neg but didn't hear anything after that. Thinking about everyone!!  

I had my hcg tests done on Tuesday and Thursday of last week.  They didn't tell me until Thursday the results of both.  Tuesday's was negative and Thursday's was an hgc level of 23.  Soooo, they said congratulations you're pregnant!  BUT, your hcg numbers need to go up.  I went to the hospital yesterday because I was cramping and bleeding...of course I was thinking it was over with.  They did an hcg and it came back as 42.  Not double but almost.  I am on the worst rollercoaster ride ever!!!!  I don't know what to think.  I want to stay positive and hope that my levels will go up, but I was wondering if anyone has heard of someone having such low levels and then carrying to term.  When I saw the bleeding yesterday I was scared, but then they said it could just be the other embryos that were coming out.  I SO want to believe that because this is our last chance.  We have run out of money to do any more IVF.  I have searched on the internet but found nothing conclusive of low numbers in the beginning and carrying to term.  If anyone knows, please help.  I'm going in tomorrow, Memorial Day, at 9 am for another hcg.  Hopefully it will have doubled and the bleeding and cramping stops!!  Thank you to anyone who can help!

[myheartgoes2allu]

Hi,
Congratulations! Did you have any cramping or symtoms before your hcg test?  Did you do HPT before your hcg test? I had cramping the first 3 days after transfer,  cramping went away after that.  I don't know if that is a good thing or bad thing. I had heart burn the first two days and the first day I had food poison. I am kinda nervous. I have hcg test coming up.

[Linda0305]

Congratulations to all of you who have received BFP's!  It is so awesome.  I am entering into the second week of my 2WW.  It's just at times torturous!  I have moments where I can just busy myself and try to tell myself that if it's not meant to be it just won't; however, most of this time I've been pretty down and very negative about the outcome.  Last week I had a lot more symptoms like cramping, twinges, occasional headaches, a little nauseousness, yawning a lot in the afternoon (?), sore boobs, and even burping, but now my boobs seem less sore and as it gets closer to my Hcg test (Friday), I think it's more likely that I'm going to receive bad news since most of my symptoms are lessening. I still yawn and have headaches and sometimes the cramping is there.  This is our last chance, and we had no extra embryos to freeze.  I got my progesterone/estrogen levels tested last week, and prog. was 92.3 (she said that like to see at least 20!), and estrogen was 125.  I've scoured the internet, and no where does it indicate that these number tell much of anything other than I have enough prog. in me to sustain a pregnancy IF anything implanted.  This made me more depressed than ever since I'd hoped that the high number meant something good.

I've basically convinced myself that it didn't happen for us this time, and now that any symptoms that I did have must have surely been b/c of the progesterone. Although why would they be decreasing since my number was so high?????  I'm going crazy I tell you!

I'd written a while ago asking all of you who'd gotten BFP's to share your 2WW symptoms, but I know you're all busy, but those of us waiting would LOVE to know.

Linda