Embryo Transplant

[Magc27]

Hi, I know this might sound silly, but what did you ladies do after your embryo transplant ? Having my embryo transplant tomorrow and need some ideas 💡 xx

[ShellyC]

Hi Magc! I generally rested the day that I had the ET. But then back to life as normal, and back to work. Unfortunately you can't have a bath, exercise, drink wine or drink tea... all of my normal coping strategies! So I tried to go out for walks as much as I could, often listening to audio books as I walk so I don't just think about the ET and fertility issues. I looked at what was in my diary for the two weeks and checked I had some nice things to do with friends, but only things where I could cancel last minute if I didn't feel up to it (most of my good friends know what we are going through and have been wonderfully supportive and understanding). Oh, I also brought some nice decaf tea, ginger beer and yummy food so I could still feel like I was treating myself even if not allowed wine! Good luck. My OTD is on Tuesday and it can't come quick enough now. Xxx

[Leesalou in reply to ShellyC]

My OTD Is Tuesday too, it's been long time lol xx

[ShellyC in reply to Leesalou]

I have my fingers crossed for you. Let's hope for BFPs for both of us x

[Leesalou in reply to ShellyC]

Thanks I'm not feeling it as I've had my normal pre period pains since Friday and there getting worst my cycle 28-33 I'm cd 29 today so it be a bloody miracle if it is,

Wishing you lots of luck xx

[ShellyC in reply to Leesalou]

Wait and see. I am getting some crampy pains too but from what I gather on here that can be a good sign and lots of people think AF is coming before they get a BFP. At least that is what I am hoping! Xx

[Leesalou in reply to ShellyC]

My tiny bit of hope is reading tuggirls knicker watch lol and then her post the next day. But after 10 years of never getting bfp irs hard to think positive,

I'll prob die of shock on Tuesday if I do lol 😂 xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Leesalou]

I'm walking a fine line by trying to give you hope, but honestly I quote what I said to OH on Thursday (day af was due and one day before otd) "I'm sorry. I know it hasn't worked. I know my own body" this was said through many tears and sniffs, and still I was af cramping. I would have put money on it! We went out for a meal and I almost ordered a glass of wine to drown my sorrows. Still I was cramping, I had backache, in truth I'd been uncomfortable and miserable all day! And yes I was on knicker watch all day looking for my telltale dark spotting.. I was determined to take a test when we got home to put me out of my misery. OH persuaded me not to. I felt so sad that he still had hope, after all I knew my body.

You know when he pulled back the envelope we'd put over the test (I just couldn't bare to watch only the one line develop) and said "You're pregnant" I thought it was a very very cruel joke! For a split second I thought why tf would you joke about this?? Feel a bit nasty about thinking that now lol.

Anyway I just want to say until you're starting down at a bfn in your hands or af shows up in full flow, please just hope, just a little bit xx

[Leesalou in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks for your lovely reply.

I hope I'm as lucky as you and these cramps are a good sign.

It's my right leg from inside top of my leg (knicker) to my foot is completely achey and my pain is mainly my right side.

I've defiantly shed lots of tears since Friday lol hopefully come Tuesday I'll be like you daft cow what was you crying for xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Leesalou]

Wishing you all the best xx

[Leesalou in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks xx

[Magc27 in reply to ShellyC]

I love walking so it's good to know I can still walk the dog. I stopped drinking tea back in April for ec and haven't touched tea since. When is ur test day? 🍀🍀 xxx

[PB265 in reply to ShellyC]

My OTD is Tuesday too!

[Leesalou]

I was advised to take the rest of the day easy then carry on as normal,

I had 2 weeks of work as I work with chemicals and I didn't want to risk them so I've had a very restful 2 weeks.

I done it different from my first try,

Wishing you lots of luck 🍀🍀 xx

[Tugsgirl]

Take it easy day of transfer. You will be fine to go back to work in the tww as long as you're job isn't too strenuous. I always book the tww off because my job is quite physical and if it didn't work I know I'd blame myself. If you've chosen not to go back to work then have some activities planned; day trips, hobbies, books, box sets and movies. Get out and about, gentle exercise is encouraged. No bathing or swimming for at least a week due to infection risk on your cervix. A shower is fine. Try eating a slice of pineapple every day for the first 5/6 days, it HAS to have the core intact. And drink plenty of water. Good luck xx

[Gem1982 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Hi, I heard loads if things about eating pineapple. Do you eat the core? X

[Tugsgirl in reply to Gem1982]

The core is the most important part xx

[Magc27 in reply to Gem1982]

Hi, will canned pineapple 🍍 work in the same way? xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Magc27]

No. The canning process all but ruins the thing you need; Bromelain. It's also at its most concentrated in the core, that's why you need to eat the core too xx

[PB265 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Completely agree with this advice, you need your head busy x

[Cazo]

We went to the cinema after my last transfer... I'm a very active person so it's about the only way to make me sit still! 😄

Good luck x

[Veekay80]

Hi my transfer was in the morn g yesterday, I went home and rested up but in the evening I met up with some friends and carried on as normal, the nurse said it's the best way, it won't fall out, once not to do anything too strenuous, today I've been relaxing at home and took the dog for a walk as it was a nice day x good luck!

[Mariec7]

Relax on day of transfer by watch comedies, nothing too emotional. If you can..after day of transfer maybe a weekend break away? cook your fav foods or go out for meals. Change your environment, go to cafe and read and drink a herbal tea. Write a letter to someone, catch up on the stuff you have to do maybe? Do anything that will just make the time fly! Main thing is to smile and be happy, if you sense stress...move a million miles away from it! This time is for you so enjoy it xxx