How do you ladies cope with two weeks wait!!!

[Mara84]

We had our first fresh embryo transfer on Monday and we are at the beginning of two weeks wait.

Ladies how do you cope!!! I’m already fed up. I mean we have already waited so much for IVF cycle to start, to do all the necessary test before that and now two weeks of wait! I feel very frustrated and tired and not at all positive.

I try to tell myself it was our first IVF attempt and not everyone gets results at the first try but deep down I’m so scared of negative pregnancy test.

Also how early can we really test? Looking forward to hearing your advice.

Mara xx

[mushy19]

Hi Mara

The 2ww is torturous, its difficult as the time goes so slow... so keep yourself busy. I took the whole 2 weeks off work with my first transfer and drove myself insane, second time around I only took off the first 3 days then straight back to work.

It’s so hard not to symptom watch but try not to as I found this only added to my stress levels. And since realised each cycle comes with different symptoms.

Although we shouldn’t test early I did and became a serial tester🤭

1st cycle I got a faint positive 5dpt which ended in MC at 6weeks

2nd cycle I got my faint positive 4dpt and now 10 weeks pregnant. 😊

Good luck with the wait and fingers crossed for you BFP x

[Mara84 in reply to mushy19]

Hi, thanks so much for writing to me and sharing your experience.

Massive congrats on your pregnancy. what a wonderful news

I took a long walk today and promise myself not to do any early testing although the test is staring right at me as I'm typing lol.

I am so worried to get a false positive as it can take up to two weeks for the hCG from the shot to clear the body...

Hope everything goes well with your pregnancy xx

[mushy19 in reply to Mara84]

Oh yes a false positive would be heartbreaking, just try hold off testing for as long as you can.

Thankyou so much.

Even now being pregnant the worries don’t go away.. there is always something to worry or panic about lol.

All the best xxx

[Mara84 in reply to mushy19]

aw I know hun but try to be positive and I hope with all mu heart everything goes well for you xx

[3005]

Hi, my transfer was Monday too, this is my third one and I remember analysing everything and googling constantly about symptoms and drove myself crazy my first round. You just wanna know NOW it’s so frustrating 😫

Try not to dwell on anything, keep busy but not too busy, get into a good book and/or box set

It’s not easy I know but you’ll get there x

[Mara84 in reply to 3005]

Hi dear, so you are my two weeks buddy thank you for writing to me.

I'm sorry you have to go through IVF 3 times. I found it very difficult and different to what I was expecting...

Are you planning to test early? I am so worried to get a false positive as it can take up to two weeks for the hCG from the shot to clear the body.

I keep you in my thought, best of luck to both of us xx

[3005 in reply to Mara84]

Thank you and you’re welcome x

It’s been tough but had better results every time so here’s hoping... third time lucky

I never test early as I don’t want the confusion or worry when it could be unnecessary, as you say the drugs can still be in your system.

Keep thinking pregnant thoughts 😉

Wishing you the best of luck too xxx

[Mara84 in reply to 3005]

There is always hope, keep me update ❤

[GELL18]

It's a hard road I must confess I have found the two weeks wait better than the process before and after egg retrieval not forgetting the worst embryo development.

That was the worst I couldn't sleep.

Iam on day 10 and I have been keeping myself busy... first few days I was too tired since we went overseas to do it..

Kept myself busy with house work and Netflix 🤣🤣.

Been having period feeing and headache palpitations. I just don't even want to test too scared.. not sure I can deal with the dissapointment.

All best hope you get your heart desire .

[Mara84 in reply to GELL18]

Ahh dear day 10 and not even one test! Bravo girl!

Every step of this journey been difficult but I feel the two weeks it’s so final there is nothing you can do about it, no scan or appointment to rush to... it’s like a silent radio 😑.

I keep my finger crossed for you. Xx

[Lemona]

I’m on my frozen embryo transfer, just finished my two weeks wait... exactly this morning... and I’m pregnant ❤️.

My first Ivf was a fail and I have also tested early. Don’t do it to yourself, go out with friends, have fun, laugh, enjoy the life. You need to stay positive, good luck, it will happen 🍀🤞

[Mara84 in reply to Lemona]

Wow! What a lovely news! Congratulations. I’m trying but it’s not easy. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy xx

[LKT1]

Hi I also suggest keeping busy and planning things in to distract you. Nothing too hectic though as you want to try and stay relaxed. I would recommend holding out until your official test day (I know it is hard!) testing early can lead to false results which can bring you down and cause stress which isn’t a good thing when you could actually be pregnant but it’s too soon to tell. What might be early enough for one woman can be different for another woman as it will all depend on hormone levels so it’s best to stick to your official test day so you can be sure of accurate results xx best of luck xx

[Mara84 in reply to LKT1]

hi, thanks so much for writing to me. I do know testing early is not the wisest thing to do but on they 5, I did a pregnancy test and it was negative. I know there is still a chance but I'm not hopeful at all.

hope you are having better days xx