First time IVF - Pls advise

[Jo26]

Hi I'm new to the site and to the whole IVF procedure, guess I'm looking for some reassurance altho this may not be forthcoming.  I'm on day 9 post embryo transfer not feeling anything other than a few sporadic cramps (mainly day 3-5) I have heard that 1st cycle doesn't tend to work can anyone let me know of their 1st experience and outcome.

Thanks so much

[sashalake]

I hope you get a BFP!!!  This was my first IVF cycle and unfortunately, I got  a BFN.  I will try again in two months after taking a break for a month for my cycle to get back to normal.  Keep the faith!  Sasha~

[GinaandJames]

I've just done my 3rd IVF - unfortunately negative. I am lucky though as my first try worked and I have a gorgeous 3 year old boy.  Trying for a sibling now.  Don't worry about cramps, headaches etc - every time is completely different (well has been for me and all my friends who have done IVF). Some times I get cramps (both when it worked and didn't) and most people test too early....I did heaps of tests too early with my son and was totally depressed and then ended up pregnant.  Anyway, a month off for me and then trying again! By the way - I'm 44 years old.  Did my first IVF at 40 and had my son just before my 41st birthday.

[Jo26]

Hi girlies,

Just a quick one - I stupidly took a test today and it was negative.  I'm hoping it's because it's a few days earlier than I was advised to take it?!?!?  Needless to say tho it is now on my mind.  A word of advice for anyone who is as impatient as me, don't do the test early if it comes up negative even tho you know it's prob a bit too early you still end up doing your own head in even more than before.  AAGGGHHHHH!

On a lighter note hope everyone is doing well today and feelin positive vibes! :)
x

[landdwantababy]

Hi-
I am feeling the same way.  I had my transfer on June 12.  They transferred 2 5 day embryos.  One was perfect and the other was almost there.  I have been having some cramping off and on, tired, cranky as anything, and sore bb's.  Who know if it's the progestrone, my brain, or bfp symptoms.   I am going for b/w on June 24.  Hope we all get some great news soon!

[Jo26]

Thanks I have booked the day off work in case of a negative result (don't want to be sobbing into the computer and shorting all the elecs in the building) :) will def post the result Tuesday tho.  Would def be nice to have a shared celebratory post on Tuesday, fingers crossed!
x

[babynr]

It is hard I know....stay positive and busy helps, you're young...it'll all work out!  I'll be looking for you on the 23rd...as I have my Beta that day as well and we can celebrate!  hang in there!