When does the embryo implant and how does it feel?

[Lilamy]

Hi.  I had my day 3 et today. I'm curious to know when the embryo will implant into my lining. and how does it feel?  Is there anything I can eat or do to give it a higher chance of implantation? 3 unsuccessful iuis. First ivf, 7 retrieved, 1 fertilized, 1 fertilized with icsi, 2 transferred.

Thank you for being there :)

[Kristine26]

Avoid !caffine and stress! You dont really feel it you can get mild cramping and spotting 6 to 12 days later
Lots of sticky babby dust

[GrowBabyFuller]

Hello!!!  I am not a dr but I am in my 2nd IVF cycle and that is a question that I have researched fervently.  :)  It takes 5 days for the egg to turn into a blastocyst and from there it takes anywhere from 1-4 days to hatch and implant so you should experience implantation within the next 3-6 days if you did a day 3 transfer.  I wish you the best of luck too!!!!  Hang in there!!!    I know the 2ww is a frustrating situation.

[Lilamy]

Thanks both so much!! I plan to work from home this week and take it easy through the July 4th holiday weekend. I just found this on a site

3-Day Transfer
Days Past 

Transfer (DPT)  Embryo Development
 One The embryo continues to grow and develop, turning from a 6-8 cell embryo into a morula
 Two The cells of the morula continue to divide, developing into a blastocyst
 Three The blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell 
 Four The blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus
 Five The blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation 
 Six Implantation continues
 Seven Implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop 
 Eight Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream 
 Nine Fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted 
 Ten Fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted  
 Eleven Levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy 
 

[GrowBabyFuller]

You are most welcome.  I like this chart though since it breaks it all the way down to the hcg secretion days and all.  :D  Mine is a little different because I had a Day 5 transfer.  I had a little less time to wait.  Mine was a full blown blastocyst when it was transfered so if I go by this chart I should be having hcg secreted which means I could take an hpt but I refuse.  lol.  I only have 2 more days to wait so I'm gonna do just that.  Best of luck guys!!!!  I haven't had any spotting or pregnancy symptoms but after reading through multiple forums of success stories that doesn't count me out.  I found a really great site strictly about IVF also.  It's called IVFconnections.com.  It has a wealth of information.  It has information on what not to do until when and what you can do to keep your body in the best possible place to embrace implantation.  It's a good thing you are working from home also.  The least amount of stress is said to be great.  Also...I have heard great things about meditation and accupuncture as well.  GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

[worththewait78]

Looks like you already found a post similar to this.  But this info helped me a lot when I was waiting and wondering (and worrying!) after my FET:


What Happens After an Embryo Transfer?
Once you complete your embryo transfer, you will have approximately 1½ weeks to wait before a pregnancy can be detected. The following tables outline an approximate timeline for what happens during a successful pregnancy after a 3-day transfer (3dt) and a 5-day transfer (5dt).

3-Day Transfer

One
The embryo continues to grow and develop, turning from a 6-8 cell embryo into a morula

Two
The cells of the morula continue to divide, developing into a blastocyst

Three
The blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell

Four
The blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus

Five
The blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation

Six
Implantation continues

Seven
Implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop

Eight
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream

Nine
Fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted

Ten
Fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted  

Eleven
Levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy



5-Day Transfer

One
The blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell

Two
The blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus

Three
The blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation

Four
Implantation continues

Five
Implantation is complete, cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus have begun to develop

Six
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) starts to enter the blood stream

Seven
Fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted

Eight
Fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted

Nine
Levels of hCG are now high enough to detect a pregnancy


Also, FYI, I didn't "feel" anything when my embryo implanted.  And in fact, I didn't get any pregnancy symptoms until I was about 5 weeks along.  So don't be alarmed or worried if you don't feel anything at first.  I'm now 21 weeks pregnant so it's all possible!

Miracles and baby dust to all!

[GrowBabyFuller]

I am glad you let us know you didn't have the implantation pains and spotting and that you didn't have pregnancy symptoms.  I actually just had my BETA on Thursday and which would have been day 8 on this chart.  It was a BFP!!!!! :)  The hcg levels were low though but I took an hpt to see if the levels were rising up to detect in urine and it definitely was.   Another BFP!!!!  Yayyyyyy!!!!  and....I still have very mild symptoms at this point.  I am 10dp5dt and I have frequent urination and fatigue.  That's about it.  :D  It's good to know that doesn't make my pregnancy weird at all.  lol.  Wish you the best with your pregnancy!!!!!  Happy Motherhood!!!!!!!!

[GrowBabyFuller]

I didn't feel anything but a little lower back pain (in which I still feel) and I just found out Thursday that I am definitely pregnant so....hang on in there lady!!!!!  It's gonna be worth all the struggle and anxiety when you get that good news.  :)

[powerful5]

I didnt feel anything at all. I bought HPT all were negative. Went to the doctor and it was BFP. I am 9 weeks and a couple of days.

I eat fresh pineapple, I read it help. Dont know how true, but i was willing to try anything. I also did accupunture.  Prays and baby dust to all

[Lilamy]

Thanks all for the hopeful stories. I had pains after the transfer up to 4 days after. Today is day 5 post transfer and feeling better. As I wait for my first beta.  Thanks!!!

[Elli83]

Hi all :) I just had my embryo trasfer on monday so today is my 7th day. I've been cramping a bit here and there nothing too crucial but so far what I have read cramping us sort of a good sign. My test its on the 6 n 8 so ill knw fir sure but Tru all this i've been so positive n actually very happy. The wait yeah its so long but I also heard if u stay positive it will be a go if u think negative ur body rejects it. I really want to take a hpt I guess I can wait for weds im taking progesterone shots n supp inserted so it can help more. my embryos wr high quality embies day 5 with icsi n assisting  hatcing... but I wonder do u guys do anything to kill time or any other things I might not knw all this time I just been goggling everything I can think of.. ok thank y'all good luck to everyone ;)

[cosmopolitan80]

Hi,

it is really all individual and there are no rules about symptoms that could actually point at pregrnancy. I have done the IVF 3 times. First time, we returned 2 emb, 1 & 2 grade, with 10 and 8 cell division - didnt make it. Second time, again 2, also good quality ones. One implanted, but then, I had a forced abortion because it died at 7 1/2 weeks. Now, i am waiting for the results. We returned one, grade 1, 8 cells on 25.06. and should see my beta on 7.07. this morning i did my hpt, but it was negative. Im going to do one again tomorrow, but i do not expect much because i think, if there was pregnancy, it would have shown today. good luck to all!

[cosmopolitan80]

i didnt hav any symptoms except a bit of dizziness and 2 days ago, it felt like my period was coming, but then the following day everything was ok.

[GrowBabyFuller]

Hello lady!!!! Congratulations on completing your cycle.  :)  Now that horrible wait.  lol.  I know it is terrible.  I completely agree with having a positive attitude because last year my attitude was a doubtful one and my cycle didn't work. What I did to pass my time was join forums on *************.com.  I read success stories ONLY.  I found that when I read negative stories those bad things would plague my mind.  I made plans to do things that I enjoyed like going to get a pedicure, eating lunch with my mom, playing games with my family, etc.   Just mainly do what you enjoy and relax.  I wish you the best of luck though and please please please don't do the hpt.  I say that because my hcg levels were low in the beginning and there is no hpt on earth that could have picked up the level I had when I had my beta.  If I would have tested I would have stressed myself out to the point where I could have caused unnecessary stress to my body because I would've been thinking I wasn't pregnant when I actually was.  I know it's hard not to take one but if you do decide to make sure  you get one that detects early.  I wish you the best of luck!!!!!

[cosmopolitan80]

positive attitutude is important as well as the husband's support. i think i didnt make it cos my period is coming slowly. hopefully more luck next time.good luck to everyone

[Lilamy]

It's good to have u gals when I need a picker upper. My beta is on the 13th so I'm almost there. I started feeling cramps today on my right side. Anyone experience this?

[firsttimemom270]

i went to the ER the other day due to really bad cramping, i took a pregnancy test a week or two before this happened it was positive well anyway when i went to the ER they done an ultrasound and a sonogram and said they could not see anything in the utris and they could not find signs of an eptopic pregnancy... im confused if they couldnt see anything then wheres the baby?

[Blighty76]

I'm in my 2ww at the moment after 1 failed attempt of ivf,this time it was a 5 dbt fet.I've had slight cramping which was on day 5pt and a headache I just can't shift don't know whether this is good or bad signs but I'm keeping everything crossed,for hpt on Monday.

[tonitonitonitoni]

Hey ladies, this thread is old but I just had the heartbreak of my first IVF cylce. No implatation for ME :(

[gom75]

Just wondering if i can ask a question? Had implant 4 days ago and did hpt this morning and negative? Is this to early. As you know its quite frustrating having to wait... Thanks

[Gigglesify]

Its over one year now,pls tell us ur success story.
I had a 3DT, on the 27 th June 2012, my hcg levels have been very low, first was 5, second 15, last 30.
I feel very sad,disappointed, cos my DR is not positive about it.
Just really confused,I need to see positive stories ,am I alone in this world of low hcg level.God pls help me!

[Trilliontrillion]

I had a successful IVF 6 years ago after 2 full cycles and 1 frozen. Now we are trying again and I know I'm not as healthy, but can that really be the only reason that I am not getting past the implantation?  I've done 3 frozen and 1 fresh cycle and really had high hopes.  What can I do now? I'll be using my last frozen and that'll be it!  I would love to hear about some easy, practical things I can do to prep my uterus.

[Babymiracle77]

I'm almost in the same situation, only I have had 6 unsuccessful IVF treatments. I really don't know what to do or think anymore. The only one time I had an ectopic pregnancy was November last year (2011) and it was devastating. I've been married for 10 years now and my husband and I want a baby so badly. I just had a transfer 3 days ago and Even though I'm trying to think positive I'm very worried because this is our last time trying. I have no more eggs left, no more frozen embrios or fertilized eggs. This is it!! Can any one give me some advice as of what should I do to ease up my mind or if I should buy any type of test to give me a little hope that I'm pregnant? I should add that I'm 41 years old and that we have tried 3 different clinics with 2 unsuccessful IVF treatments each

[Babymiracle77]

Let me ask you one thing, how many times have you tried IVF and how old are you? I can only tell you don't be disappointed sometimes your mind and body play tricks on you and that's why sometimes is harder for some of us to get pregnant. I will say don't lose hope. I hope to hear from you so we can support each other thru is long road.

[Stargirl2005]

First of all what is the cause of unsuccessful ivf? I think the best thing is to face the fact. If your egg or sperm is not good enough please go for a donor. If lining is the problem sorrogate mum is available if you have the cash. Stop trying if any of the above is the problem  just do the right thing and be happy. I have my first ivf and dh has low sperm. I refuse to try rather went for donor at once. Am very positive it will work and wish you best of luck