My first 2WW

[Janop79]

I had my first fresh transfer on Saturday. I was so excited about it but now I finally understand what everyone means about the 2WW crazies. I’m going insane with worry. Obsessively Googling every hour and trying to work out if I feel any different which I don’t really seem to at all which just makes me worry more.

I’ve been trying so hard to be positive. I’ve done everything, praying, setting intentions, meditating etc. I was also praying for another embryo we had in culture but found out this morning that although it made it blastocyst it was a 5CD and was deemed unsuitable for freezing. What a horrible blow that was. Fair to say, it’s been a tough day. I was desperate for it to make it to give us another chance. Now I’m worrying that all this negativity and anxiety is affecting the chances of implantation. This is the most difficult time of your life. I know a lot of you can relate. Surely we deserve a happy ending...

I’m taking progesterone pessaries which probably isn’t helping much. The only thing I am feeling every now and then is the odd twinge I often get before my period. It’s due on Sunday. I’m a little confused. If the transfer was on Sat, my app is predicting my period for Sunday but my test is next Friday, how does that work? Does progesterone delay periods?

Sorry for the long rambling post

[Balletpearl]

Hi Janop79, I am also on the 2WW, my transfer was yesterday so I can relate to your anxiety. I would avoid Googling. Just try to follow your clinics recomendations and keep yourself busy(that's what was recommended to me). So,we will go out for a walk today and do some tourism before going back home tomorrow. If you need to talk you can DM me. Good luck!

[Janop79 in reply to Balletpearl]

Thank you! That’s very kind.

I’ve promised myself no more Googling... hoping I can stick to it.

Good luck to you too!

[Kseye]

Yes, your period won’t come until a few days after you stop the progesterone so you can’t really base anything on that. I’m also in my 2ww and I am googling like mad and swinging between positivity and hopelessness. It always seems so long. Hope you get your positive.

[Janop79 in reply to Kseye]

Thank you for replying. Feeling a bit less confused now.

It’s horrible isn’t it? I’m trying to keep hopeful and stay away from Google but in reality I’m struggling with negative thoughts and Googling every hour or so. Aaargh!

I hope you get your positive too!

[Twiglet2]

Sending you lots of luck with your transfer. Yes the pessaries can delay the bleed but also it might not be due when your app says this month as the clinic will have taken over your cycle for egg collection which might change it slightly. On a few of my transfers I have got my period before I even got to test date but hoping and praying that this won’t be the case for you and you have a little one starting to grow in there ☺️💕🤞🏽Xx

[Janop79 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you so much. That’s my fear too. That it could arrive before my test date. I experiencing my usual period symptoms which is stressing me out a bit too.

Sending you lots of love and luck

[Cinderella5]

Wishing you loads of luck lovely!! Hope you get some good news. Progesterone delays your period so your usualy cycle is out the window.xx

[Janop79 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you for your message.

Ah OK! That makes me feel a bit better. It’s all so confusing. I never could have imagined how stressful and worrying this time could be.

Hope you’re doing OK? You’re still waiting to hear from the clinic about when you can start again?

[Cinderella5 in reply to Janop79]

The hell of the 2ww eh?! Try to keep yourself busy, even if its just going for gentle walks in the fresh air to clear your mind, boxsets are another good one!! The progesterone should keep any bleeding at bay until your test day....or that's the theory anyway! Hang on in there!

Im doing ok thanks, I now have a plan of action. Greece are allowing the Brits in from 15th July so we have the green light now. However I really need the Scottish government to stop dithering and announce the countries they are allowing exemption from quaratine as this really impacts if we can go too!!xx

[Bunnywoo]

Hi Janop79 , I don't have any advice really, but wanted to let you know I'm in my first TWW (IVF TWW anyway) too, as i had my first embryo transfer yesterday. I've got today off work and I'm just keeping warm and relaxing for the day. The clinic have told me to test in 10days, and I'm taking the progesterone pessaries too, and also progesterone injections into my bum cheek every 4 days. Wishing you and anyone else in their TWW luck xx

[Janop79 in reply to Bunnywoo]

Thanks for your message. Progesterone in your bum cheeks too? I hadn’t realised that was a option too.

Wishing you lots of luck xx

[Bunnywoo in reply to Janop79]

Yes my clinic seems to recommend the progesterone oil injections into the bum cheek muscles too. I am not sure if it is specific to my situation or every patient at my clinic has it. Hope you manage to keep yourself occupied until test day xx

[Janop79]

It’s the worst! Work is a good distraction although it’s taking me ages to do anything and I’m making obvious mistakes which I’m mad at myself about.

Let’s hope the Progesterone does it job. At the moment, I seem to have a back ache and stomach twinges and I didn’t sleep at all last night so quite miserable today

Aw! You been given the green light? That’s fantastic news. Hopefully the Scottish Gov will exclude Greece. From what I remember, Greece didn’t have many cases at all did they? Xx

[Picalilli99]

Wishing you the best of luck for your 2ww lovely! xxx