Anyone had blood test (beta) on OTD?

[kt_11]

Hi

I had my ET on Sunday (so now 2dp5dt). The date they gave me to test originally falls whilst I'm on holiday so the nurse made me an appointment to have a blood test to check HCG levels before I go instead.

I forgot to ask what the procedure is for this. Do they test it there and then and tell you the result? Or do they do the test and then call you afterwards? Just want to be prepared for what's gonna happen as I'd originally expected to do the test myself at home.

Hope someone who's had this test will know.

Thanks x

[Tugsgirl]

I had a blood test this time and the lab called with the results on our way home. It was less than two hours later xx

[kt_11 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks very much 😊 And congratulations on your news today! x

[Elou81]

My clinic said to come between 8 & 10 on 5th (my transfer was the same day as you) for bloods then they would call me later with result. When is OTD for you? X

[kt_11 in reply to Elou81]

5th, same as you! It would've been 9th as my clinic don't routinely use the blood test. How are you doing? I've already convinced myself it'll be negative! x

[Elou81 in reply to kt_11]

I couldn't wait that long, i'd develop a nervous twitch or something! Going crazy as it is! I had some crampy/ twinges last night and this morning. Trying not to analyse everything yet have been watching youtube and googling away.

I was positive before thinking no reason why it shouldn't work for us but now i have fleeting thoughts like what if i'm patting my tummy lovingly and there's actually nothing there!

How are you fairing up? Xx

[kt_11 in reply to Elou81]

Been getting cramps day 1 & 2 although haven't felt them so far today. Feels exactly like period pains though so even though I know it's probably the progesterone I still feel a bit disheartened. But can only wait and see I guess!

[C_L_A_I_R_E in reply to kt_11]

Hi ladies. I'm in the same wait. I had cramps 15hours after transfer and the following day and now nothing. I need to stop analysing it. Hardly slept last night 😞

[Elou81 in reply to C_L_A_I_R_E]

On knicker watch everytime i go to the loo!

Were they on one side? Mine were on the right and now on the left. Had a warm bath whichhelped and then worried should i be doing that?? X

[kt_11 in reply to Elou81]

No, they were just general cramps rather than one side in particular. My clinic told me not to have a bath after transfer but I didn't ask why as I don't use the bath anyway. Sure it's not an issue but maybe check before having loads of them!

[Tugsgirl in reply to kt_11]

It's because they remove the protective layer of the cervix during transfer xx

[kt_11 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks. Thought it might be due to infection risk. Haven't used the bath in years anyway as I much prefer a shower so never really bothered to ask why!

[Patty74 in reply to Elou81]

I was told no baths only showers for 2 weeks xx

[kt_11 in reply to Patty74]

Yep, same. Only use the shower anyway so no hardship for me at all!

[Elou81 in reply to Patty74]

Must be different depending on the clinic as i phoned today and they said fine, although i think i will still have it warm and not the usual scalding hot as this would be advised if pregnant xx

[Elou81 in reply to kt_11]

That's the thing, meds can cause symptoms and probably way to early anyway. Many women seem to report signs of AF and then go on to have BFP.

Just as you say hun, a waiting game. No real way of knowing.

Your holiday will be well timed though x