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Hi ladies

First I just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear of those who've had a BFN or MC recently

I've been in your shoes and I thought I would be again as my blood sugar's went haywire yesterday and my symptoms were all over the place.

But today I tested 3 days early just to see where I was at after ydays panic.

I was too scared to even look at it by myself but wanted to check it in the bright bathroom light in case the line was faint

It wasn't (!) I couldnt believe it. I've never had two lines !!! Ever!!!!! And they were strong !!!!!!

So today at 8dp5dt we are pregnant for the first time in 9 years!

3rd cycle of IVF after no ovulation and no responding to clomid and having absent periods for years !

We had 2 BC embryos put in this time (previous were As) so it really just goes to show it's anyone's guess!

I truly believe the blood thinners steroids and higher progesterone all helped due to my health issues

But getting my vitamins and thyroid resolved was a massive step even prior to treatment and soooo important

I feel vindicated that j trusted my instincts and pushed as hard as I could for treatment.

Unfortunately it's now causing gestational diabetes but for the moment I don't care ! I'm soooo happy and yet in a strange way it feels a bit anticlimactic because we now have a second wait for the scan.

Please please don't give up ladies - the wealth of good news on here recently has given me hope and I hope my post does to others too xxx

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Niki_B

Amazing!!! Congrats and merry xmas lovely!! 😍😘💕

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Saya85 in reply toNiki_B

Thank you 😊

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Cinderella5

Yeyyyyy that's amazing news Saya.....Im super chuffed for you! Woo hoo what a christmas present!!xxx

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Saya85 in reply toCinderella5

Thank you!!! I can't actually believe it - I really didn't think I'd ever see two lines but I'm so chuffed. I just hope doctors look after me now!

Soooooo hoping you get lovely news in the new year - sending truckloads of baby dust over the border for you !

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Cinderella5 in reply toSaya85

Yes I can feel the disbelief in your message....makes smile (and Ive been a grumpy cow of late LOL) - there's hope out there somewhere!! I really hope you get the care you need now too, keep on at them....you've got great tenacity! Well wishes and baby dust received, thanks so much. Have a fabulous Christmas. Will look out for your updates!xx

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉This is amazing news & so deserved. ❤️So happy for you. It is such a difficult journey but it is definitely worth fighting for. Stories like this help others have hope & shows treatment can work. They are important to see 👍 Enjoy this moment it’s so magical ✨✨✨ Wishing you the very best with your pregnancy xoxo

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Saya85 in reply to

Thank you so much ! That's very sweet and yes I really did start to think IVF wouldn't work but glad all the recent stories have come about.

I'm now trying to keep yn mouth shut to family before the scan .... Don't know how long I'll last lol

in reply toSaya85

We told close family like our parents & siblings but that was all until we didn’t announce it to others until I had my dating scan at 12 weeks 3 days. We were being cautious because I had a chemical pregnancy last year. did tell my line manager before but that was so I was safe during first trimester, plus she had gone through infertility & 3 miscarriages she has 2 grown up children . she is very understanding of the situation & supportive.

Who & when you decide to tell others is up to you.

I think we will lose hope. I was convinced I wouldn’t ever have a baby with hubby. I’m still shocked we are!! In a nice way 🙂

Exciting times ahead for you ❤️❤️❤️ xoxo

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Saya85 in reply to

Absolutely

In previous cycles we've told my in laws/mum/sisters pretty much straight away when it didn't work and they knew the whole treatment schedule.

This time I was so tired of having to tell them bad news that I haven't even told them when we had embryo transfer (!) Also wanted to keep for a surprise when I do tell them as I'd love everyone to be together

But given how quickly things can go wrong I think I'd feel safer after the 7 week scan to actually see the sac! And we may even find out we have twins (!)

But my goodness that's 2 weeks away lol.

I've told a couple friends just to keep my sanity but will leave the surprise for my family for longer

Last New year's we had horrendous news regarding terminal illness in the family and this year the opposite - couldn't be happier

Wish you the smoothest of pregnancies too xxx

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MissSaoPaulo

That's brilliant news!!!!! So happy for you xxx

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Saya85 in reply toMissSaoPaulo

Thank you xx

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MissSaoPaulo in reply toSaya85

I thought your OH was going to divorce you if you tested early?!?!?

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Music1

Huge congrats Saya. Amazing news xx Wooohooooo

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Saya85 in reply toMusic1

Double whoop for the both of us!

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Pookymama

Oh Saya! That is the most wonderful news! I'm so pleased for you, massive congratulations!! Xxxx 😘

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Saya85 in reply toPookymama

Thank you so much- that's very sweet 😊

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Tugsgirl

So pleased for you xx

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Saya85 in reply toTugsgirl

Who'd have thunk it eh ?!

Thanks 😊

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Saya85

Thanks so much ladies ! I'm currently rushed off my feet at work but couldn't wait to share it with you all 😊xxx

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Core

Congratulations, thanks for sharing your story I've never had 2 lines and it really does give hope xx

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Saya85 in reply toCore

Aww I really hope it does for you too.

Like I said it's been 9 years and I've never even managed to ovulate on my own let alone get close to a BFP !

I actually thought I was getting double vision in the morning when I checked lol

Keep strong xx

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Stephj18

Congratulations! ❤️❤️ amazing news xxx

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

Hi Saya. Lovely news, and don't worry about gestational diabetes, you will be looked after. Thinking of you. Diane

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Saya85 in reply toDianeArnold

Hi Diane

Thanks!!

Unfortunately GP didn't really know what to do and IVF consultant says to come off the steroids slowly. Hopefully that will be enough to control sugar's but I don't want to risk coming off steroids completely as I really feel it's helping in other ways.

But I had a q- do I contact the GP surgery and tell them I'm pregnant and get midwife appt rolling etc?

Or do I wait until my viability scan and discharge from fertility clinic

Thanks in advance

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK in reply toSaya85

Hi Saya. Usually you wait until you are discharged from the clinic, then see your GP and book appointment with the midwife. Nothing to stop you seeing your GP now of course and discuss the gestational diabetes worries, to put your mind at rest. Good luck! Diane

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CatDV

Amazing amazing news 🥳

Congratulations and all the best xx

Fantastic!! you were right! Thrilled for you xx

Oh that's brilliant news. Congratulations x

Congratulations! Very happy for you. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well xx

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baby2016

Huge congrats to you x

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Daddu1

Well done congrats 🤩🤩😘

Congratulations!!!! Pleased to hear your positive news!

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Sweets1

Fantastic, congratulations xx

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Beechnut1

Yay!!! I had such a strong feeling you'd get your BFP!! Massive congratulations x x x x x

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Saya85 in reply toBeechnut1

Thank you! I was thinking so too until this morning.

Shocked at the strong line though

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Anniebells

Oh babe!! Congratulations to you both! I’m so happy for you! Have a lovely Christmas! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy xx

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Saya85 in reply toAnniebells

Thank you!! And to you xx

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Ebonynelly

Huge congratulations to you dear. Happy for you.

What were your symptoms?

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Saya85 in reply toEbonynelly

Thank you

Symptoms for the blood sugar problems ? Or symptoms for my tww?

I've just been getting lots of cramps and twinges

But my boobs were less sore and smaller than previous cycles (!)

I'm now getting nausea with some foods but not sure it's the meds or the pregnancy

Tbh if I've learnt anything symptoms don't mean much - every one could be good or bad(!)

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Lisaworthy1981

OMG yayyyyy congratulations to you!! What an amazing Christmas present xxx

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Saya85 in reply toLisaworthy1981

Thank youuuuu

I'm on cloud 9 but don't think its fully sunk in yet.

I'm dying to tell everyone !

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MrsRobbo16

Congratulations! So pleased for you! Xx

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Materialbarbie

Congratulations!!! So happy for you ✨xxxxxx

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everhopeful83

Congratulations ☺️❤️xx

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kirstyblue

Amazing!!!! Congratulations xx

So sorry don't think I congratulated you just catching up on my posts and feel awful because you've responsed to mine.

Absolutely fantastic news xx

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Saya85 in reply to

Please don't feel bad. It's very sweet of you to even Message

I came on the forum this morning to announce my news but saw yours first and was heartbroken for you so I didn't post anything

I really truly wouldn't have even posted if I didnt think there was hope for us all

I was in your shoes once ...and one day you'll be in mine 😌

Tc xxx

in reply toSaya85

I'm touched by your message thankyou and all of the positive posts also give me hope too and I do genuinely feel very happy when I see a successful outcome,we are here for each other through the good times and the bad. I feel more determined than ever that it's going to work xxx

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Paris1771

It is wonderful! Congratulations! Soooo happy for u! xxxxx

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Saya85 in reply toParis1771

Thank you hun XX 🙂

Amazing news!! I remember you when I was here for all them years!

I had GD with all the pregnancies from 5 weeks but all were managed well. And the diabetic consultant was also an endo specialist that monitored my thyroid too. After 6 years we were willing to take any help they were throwing at us!! What a marvellous Xmas for you!! So pleased!!

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Saya85 in reply to

Aww thank you!!! That's sweet you remember lol

Didn't think we'd ever get here !

Wow it sounds like you had really good care. The GP I phoned (senior doctor at practice not my usual one) said they don't even test for gestatonal diabetes until 24 weeks and practically shouted at me for testing my own levels ! Seriously? I wasn't panicking or overreacting - my levels were 8.1 even after 12 hours of fasting and stay up to 11.7 even after 3 hours of eating

Not to mention the most awful symptoms the night that prompted me to test (!)

I believe my steroids are causing it but I'm so nervous to reduce them. IVF consultant said it's natural but if you're worried then start reducing dose

Neither seemed worried about the actual.sugar levels ! So I don't know if I should too.

Its hard to balance eating small meals and not too much to keep from sugar spikes but overall I'm.noy eating enough to.supprt me or the pregnancy it feels now.

Are you based in southeast England by any chance ?? If you are I want the name of your consultant ! Lol

I don't know who I should ask for referrals too. My GP is usually really nice but I don't know when I'll get to see him and how soon I should kick things off.

I'm privately testing and adjusting my own thyroid dose ATM so I think that's fairly good.

Did they put you on Metformin or gliclazide ?

Hi

I’m a northerner I’m afraid. Lol I started under diabetic care straight away because I had 2 previous pregnancies that were GD so on the 3rd pregnancy the one we had been trying for years and years for they started it straight away. However I had lost a ton of weight by the time we got there as we were preparing for IVF and needed my BMI to be at a treatable level. The fertility specialist started me on the Levo and I was under a endo consultant from very early on and I needed 2 dose increases throughout the pregnancy.

I was diet controlling the GD up until the end when I was teetering on insulin. They never offered anything other than insulin. They did a couple of deep bloods I think at about 16 weeks and 30 weeks but was self testing four times a day. My levels were actually very erratic. High on waking then big drops and like you say difficult to balance the meals etc. I was given the usual book to record in and had consultant and midwife led care every 2 weeks. In the end Charlie was early by 2 weeks and was footling breach so was a c section. His sugars were all over the first 12 hours. He needed glucose gel a couple of times but then he was fine after breastfeeding was fully established.

It’s good that your getting private care for you thyroid. It’s so important. I’m sure it was my thyroid causing the infertility issues and early loss.

Best of luck with it all! DM me anytime I’m happy to natter x

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Girlmeetsworld

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. What a beautiful Xmas present and you been through so much. Wishing you a beautiful Xmas and new year with best of health in your journey xxx

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Saya85 in reply toGirlmeetsworld

What kind words 😊 thank you

I never really thought about what we've gone through as although we've struggled with infertility that's been the last of our problems (!) We care for my in laws too so in a way we've not had much time to dwell on babies and I never wanted to let myself get all consumed by it.

But it's definitely been exhausting ..... Just the constant overthinking and planing and waiting and limbo and everyone under the sun getting pregnant around you

I had started to make my peace with it never happening but wanted to give it our best shot. And here we are (!) It's just reassuring that I CAN actually get pregnant

Now the worry is in keeping it

Thank you again xx

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Kiedy84

So happy to be reading this💖 congratulations!!!!!

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Saya85 in reply toKiedy84

Thank you very much 😌

I've had a bit of a rollercoaster the past 2 days since finding out

But I'm hopeful that I'm still pregnant (!)

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Kiedy84 in reply toSaya85

I am back to Poland for Xmas just catching up on posts on the forum and saw yours, wonderful news. Enjoy this moment!

I said if I ever get pregnant I will buy as many pregnancy tests as months I have been trying:-) just to enjoy seeing those two lines xxx

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Saya85 in reply toKiedy84

Lol thank goodness someone else feels the same !

I want to test every day or two days just to be reassured

But hubby says I shlouldnt and I might drive myself crazy

Im allowing myself one test a week!

Have a wonderful holiday in Poland x

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