A little bit nuts..

[Buffy21]

Hiya all

So as you know I tested BFP just over a week ago and despite 4 tests and no AF my brain is refusing to believe!

I therefore wanted to have my GP do a blood test as I have it in my head that unless a medial trained person tells me I'm pregnant I don't believe it!

I went to GP on Friday waiting 45 min then went in only to be told they won't do it unless there reasons to believe all is not well. I was so wound up at this point that I had a complete meltdown tears and all and as I also have Raynards syndrome which can lead to mc I wanted them to take blood for this.

Cut a long story short she issues a form and I'm having bloods done tomorrow to document my Raynards which can lead to other autoimmune syndromes and test for pregnancy!

In hindsight I know I went nuts. I blame the hormones lol. Maybe I am pregnant after all??

Anyone else able to relate to my craziness 😲😂xxx

PS picture not actually of me just some random lol

[sanj76]

I think you did the right thing, I can't believe they gave you such a harsh time. Hope all goes well tomorrow.

[Buffy21 in reply to sanj76]

I know. I don't think GP really appreciated the psychological stress that goes with IVF. You want it so badly to happen so when it finally does and first time too, it feels too good to be true.xx

[Tugsgirl]

Yes. Not to that extent though 😂 I am resisting the urge to go out and buy more tests. Loads more tests. I worry over every little twinge and cramp and worry even more when I don't feel anything! I'm desperately trying not to obsess 😕 X

[Krikri in reply to Tugsgirl]

I am exactly the same! The first thing I do in the morning is to touch my boobs to see whether they are still sore! I don't like the feeling of sore boobs but this craziness goes a long way, as right now, I would freak out if I couldn't feel any soreness in my boobs! I don't have any other symptoms so this is the only thing that keeps me not worrying too much!

[Buffy21 in reply to Krikri]

Snap snap snap. We are a generation of crazy Boobs touching women lol. I do EXACTLY the same daily. Glad I'm not alone 😂xx

[Buffy21 in reply to Buffy21]

I actually touched them in my boss office today!Luckily he looked at his computer when I caught myself doing it!!!. What is going on?!🤣

[Buffy21 in reply to Tugsgirl]

I know what you mean. I've stopped myself at 4 tests but only just!xx

[Krikri]

You did the right thing... and I'm so surprised that the pregnancy is not confirmed with a blood test where you are. Anyway good luck for tomorrow! XXX

[Nesfin]

I can't believe they would refuse to do a blood test, that's so upsetting!! We all go a bit nuts with this process and without regular reassurances I'd be in a straight jacket 😂😂 I so admire women that can patiently wait to have their first scan at 12 weeks and enjoy being pregnant without constant worrying.. but by the very nature of ivf, we are programmed to worry, expect check ups and reassurance. Lots of women get early scans at 6 weeks if they are not sure about their dates or have had a previous mc, why wouldn't they give you a simple blood test?! Beats me. Go private if you can xoxo

[Buffy21 in reply to Nesfin]

We are under private clinic Nesfin. Got my 6 weeks scan next Wednesday I'm just impatient I guess!

I know what you mean by women who can just breeze through until 12 weeks. Like you say we get programmed through IVF to being so closely monitored so when we don't we need that reassurance. Wednesday 15th March can't come soon enough!xxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Buffy21]

Good luck at your 6 week scan. Mine's not until March 20th 🍀 X

[Nesfin in reply to Buffy21]

Private won't do a blood test? That's unbelievable.. but please do bear in mind that it's practically impossible to get a false positive so you're defo pregnant 😄😄 It's only a week till your scan and seeing the heartbeat!!! I know the waiting is sooooo hard but it really is very special. Look forward to your update!! xoxo

[Buffy21 in reply to Nesfin]

No it's my general GP who wouldn't do it but after my tantrum they agreed!

My private clinic would probably do it for a fee but don't offer it as procedure unless there ate reasons for concern . They just do 6 weeks scan xx

[72cloud9]

If crazy helps u get the job done like forcing the stingy NHS to do bloods if u need them then it's all good in my book!! Work the crazy to your benefit I say!!

I hope once they confirm ur BFP it'll help you enjoy the news a bit more! I do think given that u have a condition that can put a pregnancy at risk that they would have been more compassionate!!

Hope all goes well my love xxx

[Buffy21 in reply to 72cloud9]

Thank you. Yeah very well said my friend 👍💗

[vic77]

I think you are right to ask for this not crazy at all... Tugsgirl looks to be feeling the same. Having never been pregnant I can't imagine what I would feel like but I think I wold need it confirmed over and over and especially by a medical person rather than a wee plastic pee test..I think that is totally understandable after what you have been through to get this..good luck xxxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to vic77]

Maybe we'll never stop worrying? We'll probably worry the whole 9 months and then when the baby's born it will start all over again! 😂 Xx

[Buffy21 in reply to vic77]

Exactly. Thanks for confirming I'm not crazy lol. Hope all comes good for you too xx