A silly thing to do : (

[Bhandit]

Hi guys!

I don’t post much on here but I do follow your stories with interest and love.

I’ve done a silly thing today; I’m day 9 after fresh embryo transfer and instead of being my normal patient self, I did a pregnancy test - one of the early paper stick tests, and it was negative.

I think I just need someone to tell me to keep calm and that there’s still a chance it could be a positive. I’ve just learnt the greatest lesson in patience that life can offer you. Now I’ve got the agonising final 4-5 day wait to see if that was correct or not!

xxx

[Cinderella5]

Hey, try not to stress out yet. Could still be too early so there is still time for that result to change. Its hard being patient and not testing so dont beat yourself up!xx

[Bhandit in reply to Cinderella5]

I have overly high expectations of myself and how I should be I think. Thanks for your support. x

[Beari]

Stay calm lots of stories on here about early tests being negative and then turning positive. I'm in the twilight zone of the 2 week wait too and it's so hard! Good luck, fingers crossed

[Bhandit in reply to Beari]

Lots of luck and love to you - I sincerely hope you get a positive! Yep, I think I need to read some of those stories right now! Thanks so much. x

[Hidden]

Don't beat yourself up - it's an incredibly hard wait, where time seems to go slower than you thought possible, and it's really normal to want to take a test early just to release yourself from the pain of waiting. Try to keep positive, try to take good care of yourself and treat yourself well. You've been through enough without feeling bad about taking the test early, so be kind to yourself xxx

[Bhandit in reply to Hidden]

That’s exactly what I’d say to someone else in my position- why is it so hard to take our own advice?! Thanks so much. xx

[Hidden in reply to Bhandit]

Omg I know. I always think 'what would I tell my friend in this situation?' and try to follow that. But somehow it's much easier to kind to someone else than to ourselves! Do take care of yourself xx

[Bhandit in reply to Hidden]

I will. Big love! x

[Hidden]

I did this and my clinic said that could still be positive with a 9 day negative test. If your hormone levels are not up yet.....try again in a few days?

Xxx

[Bhandit in reply to Hidden]

I’ll do that yep. Fingers crossed that’s the case. xx

[Hidden]

Hi Bhandit, definitely do not stress, 9 days is still early so you still have all your chances.

I've seen that you're doing your IVF in France - so am I! We are very lucky here to have such an efficient service

[Bhandit in reply to Hidden]

France is really great. It all just seems very routine in a good way. Thanks for your kind reassurances. x

[Coqa]

Give you a little time, think that there isn’t much you can do at this time until the right date comes, your hormones might be to low to be picked by the test. Stay positive try to visualise the embryo implanting and staying with you. Good luck!

[Bhandit in reply to Coqa]

I’ve been visualising my little socks off! Hopefully I’ve just tested too early. We’ll see. x

[Bhandit]

Thank you Susi : ) Strength and patience are normally my fortes! This is such a challenge. x

[Autumnmoon]

It's just too tempting hope your result changes by test day it is definitely possible x