The dreaded 2 week wait

[Lindaashleyrosie]

Hiya,

I must have read a hundred posts about this, it doesn't stop me wanting to reach out for help though. I'm 5 days past transfer and just feeling so miserable. I got bad period pain yesterday and all through the night. I also had that all too familiar irritability and tears. I know that it could be the meds but I've been on them for 10 days now so why would it suddenly be now? I usually get period symptoms a week before and now I'm convinced that's what it is.

I know it's too early to tell, not even sure what I'm asking really, just wanted to reach out as this is so horrible.

Did anyone try those 6 day early pregnancy tests so they could try earlier?

Linda

[KiboXX]

Hi Linda,

I know that all too familiar feeling of thinking your period is coming but please don’t lose hope. The progesterone takes a while to build up in your system so even though you’ve been on it for 10 days, you still might be feeling side effects of it now. Early pregnancy, IVF medication and period symptoms are all so similar it’s really hard to tell what it really is.

I’ve had 4 transfers and every time I’ve had sore boobs, breakouts and cramps just like I’m getting my period and two have been BFN and two have been BFP.

You are definitely not out of the race! It’s completely your choice whether you test early, I’m not going to preach to you as I always test early 🙈 You just have to be ok with it negative as it’s still really early, most people don’t get a BFP for at least a few more days.

Sending you a big hug and lots of luck xxx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to KiboXX]

Thanks so much for your kind words and hearing that you had the same symptoms with different results helps. I know I need to prepare myself for whatever news and you've been through so much comparatively!

I'm going to be strong and wait to test. xx

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

You’ve got this 💪🏻 good luck xx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to KiboXX]

Me again! Did you ever get shortness of breath?! If I take a full breath it's painful. I was wondering if this is anything you've experienced?

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

No nothing quite like that I’m afraid! Could you be coming down with something?x

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to KiboXX]

Yeah maybe. It's weird. Thanks for the info x

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

No problem, sorry couldn’t be more useful! If it’s bad, maybe give your clinic a quick call just to put your mind at rest?x

[RhinoCat in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Did your clinic give you a number to ring so that you can check your symptoms and put your mind at rest? 💐

[Hopedream]

I’m right here with you, 5days past. I don’t have any symptoms except abit light headed if I get up to fast. I’m going crazy thinking about it and I promised myself this time I was going to relax and would would be would be. I had a better result at egg collection and I putting it down to stressing less... but since transfer I can’t help but be a nervous wreck 😫🤯xx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Hopedream]

Aww massive good luck to you! It's nuts how much you can try and tell yourself something but not get anywhere. Our brains are wired in such a strange way!

I really hope it's works for you. When were you told to test?

[Hopedream in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

I was told not to test, my bloods r on monday(3rd).

This is my 2nd cycle, my 1st time my embryo implanted so I got a bfp day 7... I was obviously so happy and actually felt pregnant... when I got my bloods the confirmed positive but said hcg wasn’t strong enough and my embryo had stoped progressing.

I totally understand now why they say not to test to early as you can get a positive very easily.

I’m still going to test as I can’t help myself!!! 🤯

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Hopedream]

That's really interesting, I hadn't heard that before. I wish they'd offered a blood test but they said to do a home test on Wed. I'll try and wait until a little bit longer. I really hope it works for you this time.

[Hopedream in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

It’s just so unfair isn’t it. Lots of luck to you 2. Keep I touch, let me know if u get anymore symptoms xx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Hopedream]

I've been struggling overnight and today to breathe in properly without pain. Still have stomach and back pain. Felt a bit lightheaded at work yesterday too. Some feelings are so new it's hard to know what's what!

[Hopingmommy2b in reply to Hopedream]

I’m 8 days post and my bloodwork is tomorrow! Is that too soon?!? Either way, I feel exactly what you’re feeling...and I’m hopelessly waiting for my boobs to hurt but they don’t! This wait is awful!! I genuinely feel like I’m losing my mind! So...hang in there!!! you’re not alone! 🥰 Wishing you a BFP!

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Hopingmommy2b]

I think it's an impossible time. My pains have been changing a lot but, like you, nothing with the boobs at all! I wish you LOADS OF LUCK tomorrow, great that it's a blood test, I just have one to do at home.

[Daisy08]

Hi Linda

I just posted something similar. I'm on day 8 have some cramps and am driving myself mad. The wait is just awful isn't it? I've not had a BFP yet so don't know what the symptoms mean but general advice seems to be that the drugs make it really hard to tell what's actually going on. Try to stay positive and I will try to take my own advice and do the the same. Wishing you lots of luck and hope you get your BFP. Xxx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Daisy08]

Hi Daisy, yes, its horrendous!! Of all the pain from other aspects of it, this mental pain is the worst by far! I'm trying to keep busy but I'm mostly just obsessed with looking things up even though I already know the answer! Let me know how you get on, I have my fingers crossed all will be well. xx

[Daisy08 in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Hi Linda I know exactly what you mean. I keep googling obsessively though it doesn't help at all. I will let you know how how I get on. Please let me know how you get on too. Keeping my fingers crossed for us both. Xxx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Daisy08]

Hope you're doing ok Daisy!

[Daisy08 in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Hi Linda unfortunately tested negative. It was our last embryo so finding things hard at the moment. How are you? Xx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Daisy08]

Ugh I'm so sorry. You must be finding it so hard.

I've still got OHSS well but I got a positive so I feel so lucky. I'm trying not to think too much about it just now, it's too early.

I'm really sorry you didn't. Will you try again? It's such a hard time x

[Daisy08 in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Congratulations Linda that's wonderful news! Do keep us updated. Hoping we all get there in the end. I think we will probably try again but right now just taking some time. Feeling worn out. I am glad to hear its going well for you though, nice to hear some positive news. Gives us all hope Xx

[Hopingmommy2b in reply to Daisy08]

Same thing...8days post. 2nd cycle (1st was negative) Hang In there! I’m rooting for you and wishing you a BFP!

[Daisy08 in reply to Hopingmommy2b]

Thank you. Wishing the same for you. Hope you're feeling okay. The waiting is hard. Xxx

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to Hopingmommy2b]

How are you getting on? Hope you're doing ok!

[emmab178]

I swore on our first icsi that my period was coming. Shes now two. Hold in there, the home stretch to testing isn't far away.

My test day is the 6th. Second week is always the worst

[RhinoCat]

Isn’t the 2ww just a stinker 🤣🤪 I tried to take extra notice of my symptoms before transfer so I could tell the difference but.... every post I read says that pretty much all of my symptoms are due to the progesterone gel 🤷🏼‍♀️😩 I felt like I had the flu last night going to bed and still achey today , body and legs. This is new but prob still progesterone build up🤣🤷🏼‍♀️🤪 fun times 🎉😩😆 maybe I have got the 🤧 🤒

I’m only on day 3 post transfer of my 5 day blasto . Wish I could sleep the week away 🤪🤩

I’m defo not testing early. I wouldn’t put my killer 👠 on early before going out to delay the amount of pain so I’ll just wait 🤯

Hang in there💪🏻🌟

Hugs💖

Rhinocat x 💐

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to RhinoCat]

That's a great analogy about testing early!

I've kept getting hot flushes all day and a bad stomach like after egg collection. I was wondering if I have flu as well! Yep, I'd love to sleep the week away!

Good luck with everything, fingers crossed! Xx

[Lindaashleyrosie]

Morning all, I just wanted to update this. My pain got worse and worse. I tried to ignore it but finally caved and came to the hospital yesterday, I'm so glad I did.

It turns out I have OHSS, bloating that made me put 5kg on yesterday and a plueral effusion. I've been admitted and will be here for a while. I'm posting it as a reminder not to assume a lot of pain is ok. I was doing that female thing and battling on as though it's normal. It clearly isn't as the pleural effusion is because I waited so long.

Luckily none of these affect the outcome, we shall see.

Hope you're all doing well and thanks again for responding to this post when I was so down.

Linda x

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Oh you poor thing! Sending you a big hug and hope you feel better soon x

[Picalilli99 in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Oh no that sounds horrible! So glad that you went to the hospital. I hope you start to feel better soon xxx

[Lindaashleyrosie]

I'm finally out of hospital tomorrow although I definitely haven't finished with the symptoms!

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Oh bless you! How are you feeling now?x

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to KiboXX]

I just feel absolutely massive! I'm not too bad otherwise, just feels bizarre to be hobbling around like I'm 6 months preggars! The doctor told me to get used to it haha!

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Does this mean your test was positive?!x

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to KiboXX]

It was yeah. I don't like to mention it as I know people on here are going through hell and it's so so early. God knows what might happen. But so far we're good!

[KiboXX in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Congrats!!! Ah you shouldn’t feel that way, I’m sure everyone would love to congratulate you, it’s lovely when someone gets their BFP 💕 xx

[RhinoCat in reply to Lindaashleyrosie]

Whoop whoop ! So glad KiboXx asked as I thought that’s what you meant 🥳🥳🤩🤩🎉🎉💖💖💖💐💐💐🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[Lindaashleyrosie in reply to RhinoCat]

Aww thanks 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[RhinoCat]

Every BFP gives me hope 🤗🤩🥳🥰😘

[LunaLovegood11]

Keep positive! I had cramps and sore boobs and was convinced my period was coming. I think it’s hormones, drugs, maybe even habit of the body?! I got a BFP, keep patient until OTD!! Xx