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I’m due to have my transfer tomorrow and worried now about the escalating number of Covid-19 cases.

It’s not ideal that we’ve had to travel abroad for it in the first place and will be flying home tomorrow night.

Does anyone know if you were to get the corona virus would that have an affect on the embryo?

Would be heartbreaking if that was the case from coming so far.

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RhinoCat

Follow the advice of your clinic . They will have information . Check their website . A whole lot of us might find ourselves in that position in the coming days .

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Cinderella5

I cant comment on Covid-19 specifically but I had a really heavy cold on one of the transfers and it was the one that progressed the best.....did lose it at 6wks due to low progesterone which we didnt know at the time and since discovered. Best of luck.xx

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Hope4040 in reply to Cinderella5

Thanks for replying xx I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I had 2 last year and can only share your pain x

I’ve just read your last post. What an absolute blessing. Wishing you all the luck in the world 😘

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Cinderella5 in reply to Hope4040

Thanks so much! Sorry for your losses too. That's if we ever get to use them....Im having treatment in Greece so hoping they dont stop us flying!! Bloody Covid-19!!xx

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Hope4040 in reply to Cinderella5

Oh it’s an absolute nightmare all this isn’t it. When are you meant to be going? Xx

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Cinderella5 in reply to Hope4040

Not quick enough! Ha ha ha We were hoping to go at the end of April so just keeping an eye out for news meantime!xx

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Hope4040 in reply to Cinderella5

I have everything crossed for you xx

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Cinderella5 in reply to Hope4040

Thank you, much appreciated!xx

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Facingreality in reply to Cinderella5

Hello Cinderella5Sorry about your loss at 6wks. I lost mine at 6wks too in March.

Were you on progesterone supplements?

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Cinderella5 in reply to Facingreality

I was on progesterone pessaries but the amount I was given wasnt enough for me and suspect this caused my loss. We had to up the dose of progesterone for future transfers after checking my bloods on day of transfer.xx

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Facingreality in reply to Cinderella5

Thank you, Cinderella5. I hope things worked out for you in the end.

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Cinderella5 in reply to Facingreality

Thank you, I've just had twins so got my happy ending!🥰xx

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Libsie3103

I’ve seen some articles on FB with advise for people who are pregnant so maybe worth googling those - think they were from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. But like others have said your clinic should know x

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Hope4040 in reply to Libsie3103

Thank you xx I will check those out

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ttcemmie

So glad you're in the final phases and have transfer tomorrow and can be home soon. I really feel for the ladies who are in limbo right now not knowing what will be in the coming weeks as to whether they can start treatment or not. Your risks to coronavirus should be low with being in a clinic and then only flying home, but can understand your concern. Lots of people do get ill during pregnancy (of course), but I have no advice on whether this impacts the embryo (I assume not as you're supposed to have a lowered immune system during pregnancy anyway) or on coronavirus specifically. Lots of love xxxx

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Hope4040 in reply to ttcemmie

Thanks Emmie. I know lots of us are in the same boat at the moment. From reading up on articles today my mind is much more at rest about it. Xx

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ttcemmie in reply to Hope4040

Glad you're feeling a bit more reassured now. Well done on arming yourself with more information! x

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Its a nightmare my transfer booked in for 3rd April but now that has been cancelled as we aren't allowed into Czech Republic...its all a nightmare xx

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ttcemmie in reply to

Oh no! That really really sucks. 🙁🙁🙁 Sorry to hear that, Clairenix.

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So many ladies in the same boat now it's just rubbish!

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Hope4040 in reply to

It’s so so rubbish! I really feel for everyone.

How are you doing? Have you heard anything further as to when you will be able to have the transfer? X

in reply to Hope4040

No news but I suppose it's difficult for them to say at this stage, im hoping I can go back end of June but we will see xx

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Hope4040 in reply to

I’m so sorry ☹️ Can imagine how gutted you must be feeling. We’ve just been saying now that if we had to fly out here a week later then it would of been cancelled.

We’re due to fly back from Prague this evening so not sure if we’re going to have any problems.

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Hi Hope4040 did you get back home safely? How did everything go? X

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Hope4040 in reply to

Yes got back home Friday night so I’ve just been resting. The last couple of weeks has been full on so glad to be home.

Now I’ve just got to wait. They transferred 2.

I feel bad for saying that knowing the position your in. I’m sorry if that’s come across as insensitive xx

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Your not being insensitive at all,we have all faced knock backs throughout this journey. Hopefully your able to relax over the next couple of weeks. Wishing you all the very best xx

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LunaLovegood11

Hey, I think there’s not much data for pregnancy - I read a virus can’t be transferred, the main issue is if the mother gets poorly it can affect her health. The IVF army probably do a good job of keeping ourselves as healthy as possible so fingers crossed it will all help x

I hope you take comfort from this article:

theguardian.com/world/2020/...

I am starting my cycle tomorrow. My clinic is still open and I have decided to go ahead.

xx

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Hope4040 in reply to

Thanks for this Anna :) it does help put my mind at rest.

Best of luck with your cycle 🤞🏼 xx

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Boo718 in reply to

Hi Anna I just wanted to say I’m 4 days in to my cycle. My clinics going ahead too hopefully we will get to transfer in a few weeks xxx

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Yay! Reassuring to know I have a cycle buddy! Just hoping the clinic is still open in a few weeks as I am sure cases will spike soon. At least the clinic will be quieter and we get more exclusive treatment? Silver lining?! xx

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Hope4040 in reply to Boo718

Good luck with your cycle xxx

I have heard it had no negative impact on pregnancy - think positive and good luck! xx

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Hope4040 in reply to

Thanks 😊 xx

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Nuszkahope

I went abroad for my treatment 4 times since Covid appeared last year so I would not worry, just be very careful and you will be ok x I wish you the best of luck for your transfer and for your return journey 🍀

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Nuszkahope

I have just noticed that this post is a year old 🤦🏻‍♀️ Ignore my previous message

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