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I had my 1st FET last Fri 17/5 and ever since I have had waves of intense cramps similar to period cramps and I’m scared out of my wits.

Iv been told to have a BT on Monday but I can’t get stop thinking it hasn’t worked because of the cramps

Is it worth testing early or am I just creating more pain for myself

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Blue1986

Don't worry yourself, I don't believe it is a bad sign at all! I had cramps before my bfp and for the first few weeks. Good luck!

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Helpamumma in reply to Blue1986

That’s comforting thank u

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HopeTTC18

Sorry to hear you’re cramping but it may be a good sign, it may be implantation cramps! As your’e only 6 days past transfer even one of the most sensitive first response tests may not show anything yet. If you can wait another couple of days or until your blood test you’ll get a much more accurate result. Fingers crossed for you x

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Helpamumma in reply to HopeTTC18

Thank u 🙏🏼 I do think I’m very in my head as I always cramp a week before my cycle begins and when conceived my son I didn’t experience any pains but I guess that was natural and this is a different kettle of fish

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Wrighty82

I was am going through the same worries!! I’m 3dp5dt and had period type cramps. They were particularly bad the evening after. It’s such a worry. My OTD not til 2nd June!! And I’m going to try my best to hold out til then. It’s good to know other women have this. Proper messes with your head!!

good luck to you xx

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Helpamumma in reply to Wrighty82

It really messes with your head, seeing all these women with the same symptom and positive outcomes has made me feel so much better !

I had cramps from the date of the transfer all the way up until today and I'm 9 weeks. Cramps are totally normal and to be expected, especially if you're on progesterone. You never know if its your uterus expanding or you just have to fart, but learn to live with the cramps lol. They're a good sign - it means something is happening down there. Good luck! xo

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Helpamumma in reply to feagfrhtfbhsvfadfva

Such a relief! Thank u 🙏🏼

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Militarywife7

I’ve bern getting the exact same pains in waves like you explained. I was really worried too but just got a bfp. I was avoiding using a hot water bottle, but after reassurance from 3 nurses I have caved in and it’s amazing 🙊 I would probably avoid testing and wait for your bt on Mon - it’s hard I know! X

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Helpamumma in reply to Militarywife7

Such a relief to know I’m not alone

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Sexy376

Hey ladies I’m feeling exactly the same I had my transfer last sat and had cramps everyday so far mainly on my left but not intense pain just as you say waves of pain on and off and I’m so so scared myself. I’m due on in 3 days and dreading seeing any blood then I know it’s game over it’s hard to stay positive when we have all had so much negative happen I take it if any blood shows then that’s a bad sign too?? Xx

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Helpamumma in reply to Sexy376

I feel you, I have had negative tests for 2 years and the dreaded wait for the period to come as you know the cramps are there. This is different tho cause the transfer.

This is my first time so I’m very in my head about it all and it’s driving me nuts

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Sexy376

And I’m also on pessaries twice a day too xx

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Helpamumma

Hi ladies

Just thought I’d share that for last 4 days I have been doing stick tests and my 2nd line got darker and darker till today I had my blood test waited 9hrs for the results to say it worked and we are pregnant 🤰🏻

Have to get another test in 2 days to confirm the levels have doubled but thought I’d share the good news and say thank you to everyone who offered me reassurance in my time of panic xox

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Cinderella5 in reply to Helpamumma

Congratulations! Good luck for your next bloods.xx

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Scarlett13 in reply to Helpamumma

Yes!!!!!! What a feeling xxxxx

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Wrighty82 in reply to Helpamumma

Ahh yesssss!!!! I’m so pleased for you!!! Congratulations!! 🥳

I’ve been thinking about you today and really glad I came back to this message board as I wanted to find out what happened.

I’m still cramping on and test day not til weekend. I’m going in sane! You e given me hope, thank you 😘

Keep us posted! Xx

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Helpamumma in reply to Wrighty82

I’m so happy that iv been able to repay the favor with giving someone hope like the other gave me. I’m still getting cramps, which is so strange as I had none of this 1 with my son

I did read the progesterone can give cramps which I found interesting.

Good luck for ur test, try keep calm and positive best u can

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haynesd

I've also been cramping since my transfer on May 16th! I got a positive beta of 189 9dpt. I have my second beta tomorrow and I continue to cramp on and off. I have taken two positive pregnancy tests in the meantime to make sure my hcg levels are rising. I also get freaked out by cramps, but I've read on many boards that they are completely normal and not an indicator of cycle failure. Good luck to you!

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Helpamumma in reply to haynesd

Thank you 🙏🏼 and to you also

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Lyn84

I got my positive test today and i have had lots of cramping i thought it was a bad thing and i was worried too but obviously its a good sign good luck x

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Wrighty82 in reply to Lyn84

Congratulations!! Xx

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