Fifth time lucky?! Holy, guacamole. Took a test yesterday at 6DP5DT and it was a strong positive which came up immediately. After last cycle’s chemical, my anxiety is through the roof. This does seem different though, the test was light last time. Gaahhhhh. After four failures, it seems unbelievable. Have me in your prayers please ladies 🙏 😍🤞🥴
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Yay!! Really early and a strong line too, all looking good so far. I’ll do a little jig of joy 💃🏼
Yes. You do all the joy jigs for me and I’ll survive the days. Hahahha xxxzz
Wooo hooo amazing news lovely!! Im so happy for you, not gonna go on too much as I know you're nervous but thats a nice strong early line.....good luck for OTD!! Anything you did differently this time?xx
Sooooooo surreal!!! I am taking heart in it’s strength but my god, I just can’t not think about how this is too good to be true. As far as different, this was my first medicated FET. First time with injectable progesterone and vaginal as well as oral estrogen. I was on blood thinners again. First time double transfer too. First time with hatching embryo. SO, a whole load of different stuff. Who bloody knows what it was?! Xxxxxx
Ha ha ha who cares to be fair!! Im chuffed to bits for you honey, about time you got some good news....got a big grin on my face for you!xxx
I deeply appreciate that Cinders. I hope your break is coming soon too! Xxxxx
Thanks lovely, I really appreciate that too!😘xxx
YES! Huge congratulations to you xx
WOW yeeeeeeesssss!!! heaps of luck xxxxx
recidwen• in reply to
Ahhhhhhhh thanks Daisy!!! Bloody nuts. I am in a daze. Xxxxx
That’s a hell of a line! Sending positive vibes and congrats your way ❤️❤️❤️
Wooohoooooo 💕 so strong! So happy for you lovely xxxxx
Huge congratulations definitely a strong positive. It isn’t easy being pregnant after a miscarriage- I struggled with anxiety when I fell with my daughter ( she followed a chemical pregnancy) But just because that pregnancy didn’t work out doesn’t mean this one won’t. My fertility dr said miscarriage is usually a one off event. I tested a lot for some that might stress some out for me it gave me huge reassurance ( I’ve done it with this pregnancy too!) Whatever makes this easier do it. Early weeks are incredibly tough the only way to survive is to take it one day at a time ( and try to enjoy it if you can) One thing I’ve learned is being negative it won’t change the outcome at all ( and hopefully it’ll be a waste of time to worry about something that may not happen) Enjoy this magical moment you deserve it xxx
recidwen• in reply to
anks so much for this Jess. I am determined to enjoy these moments and will really try to catch myself when catastrophising. What tests were using? I do find it lets off steam. Congratulations on your new pregnancy as well! Xxxxx
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Thank you we are so blessed
Good for you. Each milestone is a step closer towards your precious baby ( it will be worth it ❤️)
I used clearblue digital - seeing the weeks progress gives me reassurance. I got 1-2 weeks ( 11 days post ovulation) , 2-3 weeks ( 14 days post ovulation) & today I got 3 weeks plus (25 days post ovulation) it’s helped me as I’ve had a bit of spotting with this pregnancy. I bleed every pregnancy it’s just something I do 😤
It can take time to get to 3+ as it is a huge increase of HCG. Everyone’s HCG will vary. xxx
recidwen• in reply to
Ordered some of these tests. Feeling so fricking anxious. Going for a beta this morning. Hopefully that will ease me a little. Can’t stop thinking about this being taken away from me and then freaking out that because I am thinking about it, it must be true and this is some ‘sense’ ahhhhhh xxxx
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It’s very nerve racking, I jump from feeling positive to worrying! Check for blood every time I go to the toilet 😬Early days are such a nightmare. Every women fears the early days ( even worse for those who struggled & had a loss/es) I hope the BETA test gives you some reassurance 😊I’m taking it one day at time ( it’s not easy) & trying to aim to get to 6 weeks then 8 etc where miscarriage rates drop. The early weeks wont be forever ( tho it feels like it!) it will pass & it will get better 😘 xxx
recidwen• in reply to
Hi Jess! So good to hear others experience of this. Never really thought I would be able to get here so hadn’t thought about how I would handle this step. Beta yesterday was 276 so I feel really relieved. It is a very strong healthy number which from research seems to be good indicator for ongoing pregnancy. So I am going with it . For now! Hahah lot of love xxxz
Brilliant number!!!!!🙂
That's amazing! Super congratulations! Gives me some hope too as I am on my fifth round! x
Amazing! Keeping everything crossed for you 😘 x
Awww wonderful news lovely 🥳 xxx
Hey! Does anyone have any recommendations for private labs in London to get beta hcg? Xxxx
Hoping this is your time! Congratulations 💐
👏 👏 Congratulations! My line was like this at 6DP5DT and now I'm nearly 24 weeks. Will be a fighter baby! The nerves don't stop but they get easier with time !
Thanks so much Rella. I really hope so. I am so anxious. I can barely sleep. Did your symptoms come and go?? Xxxx
In the beginning days I didn't have any symptoms. But by 6 weeks it was glorious nausea and vomiting until wewk 16! Felt like eternity lol but kept being grateful at the same time
What a great strong line!! Huge congratulations lovely! xxxx
ThNk you so much. Xxxx
Eeeek! What a great line! And so early too! Totally appreciate the anxiety but it’s looking good so far! Congratulations! 🥳 xxx
Sisters! My beta 8dp5dt is 276!!!
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Whoop! Thats so good! congrats xx
recidwen• in reply to
Unbelievable!! Gahhhh. Xxxxx
That definitely sounds like twins - I’m 11 weeks with IVF twins and my beta at 8dp5dt was 159.........
Ooooeeeeeee maybe. Please babiesssss. Congrats to you xxxxx
Congratulations made up for you! Wish you all the best x
I’m too scared to take a test yet x
Yayyyyyyyyyyy! Fantastic news!!! And definitely 5th time lucky! I had my 5th time lucky earlier this year and am 28 weeks now....so it's a thing!!! Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy the joy! ❤️
Ahhhhh. No way?! How did you deal with the anxiety of it? Feeling much better today after my beta for sure and especially now we told our mums. Feels unbelievable to celebrate. Xxxx
I did find the anxiety hard...worried every day...but doing a few hçg tests gave me some reassurance that the numbers were rising...and then we got a scan at 6 weeks....another at 8 weeks....10 weeks....12 weeks!!!! This meant I took everything week by week and really helped. We had previous BFP but they ended by 6 weeks so once we had scan at 6 weeks and all looked good, I felt bit better.
It'll be a hard few weeks but hopefully you'll find your own way through it. I had 2 close friends who knew and they were so supportive and my partner is very positive so that helped a lot!!!
Wishing you so much strength and love ❤️❤️
Aw congratulations xx
💕💕💕 huge congratulations x
Second beta today 11dp5dt was 1060. Really, seriously pregnant! Cxxx
Whoa, great numbers....yipeeeee......maybe even more than 1 in there!xxx
So relieved and happy. Time to breathe and go with it. It is looking a little like two though? 🧐 xxxx
Yes you must be absolutely over moon! Im so pleased for you, its great....well I guess you'll find out in time!!xxx
I am. In shock though for sure!! Xxxx
Thanks for your support Cinders xzxx
You're welcome.....great to see happy news.....gives me hope too!!xxx
Congratulations fantastic news. Did you do anything differently this time?xx
Thank you Core! I did a lot differently in terms of protocol and my lifestyle. What, if any of it, made any difference I will never know. And the mindset stuff, probably doesn’t mean anything, but it made this cycle the most pleasant and least insane. So, here goes:
1. First medicated FET. My two other frozen cycles were natural with prog support. There is a suspicion I have endo and so it may have helped that I had some suppression to my system.
2. added injectable progesterone (lubion). My prog is usually fine though according to bloods.
3. Estrogen vaginally as well orally.
4. Second time with Arovi blood thinners
5. First double embryo transfer
6. First time I didn’t question or google the protocol or meds side effects. Decided to trust.
7. No gluten whatsoever for last three months as I have an intolerance. But I had been doing this for so long that it felt chill. In fact, I let go of issues around food and eat really well and nourishing but wasn’t tight around it.
8. First transfer without my husband there, lol
9. Decided that whatever the outcome, I wanted to handle this cycle with grace. So I spoke with a counsellor, I didn’t google, I disabled Instagram, fb etc. Whenever I got anxious, I wrote in my journal, often to the embryos. Weird I know but really comforting. I also had a proper wind down routine with mindful ivf, face masks, the works so my sleep was the best it has been whilst cycling.
Let me know if you have any questions. When will you be starting up again? Xxxxx
Thanks for that that’s really helpful. I especially like the bit about trusting and not googling. I’ve had 5 failed FETs and one which was positive but ended in an early miscarriage. My doctor has said it’s a numbers game and to keep going but I’m panicking that maybe something is wrong and have started to panic Google the ERA test even though my doctor said it’s not needed! I think relaxing is probably what’s needed! Although easier said than done 😂 xx
I’m on my 5th transfer too I’m 4dp5d and I don’t feel anything really except some little cramps so nervous x
Hey! It doesn’t get any easier. I didn’t feel anything though the whole way through just some cramps. I still don’t really feel anything too. Good luck to you xxxx
I don’t know what to think really trying to stay positive no implantation bleed just some cramps that’s all I’ve had 4 failed attempts now and an ectopic
Nothing means anything at this point. Every time you get lost down the rabbit hole of obsessing over the outcome get up and do something distracting. Or repeat to yourself, ‘whatever will be will be’ or ‘everything unfolds as it should’. This really helped me to remain sane last time. The last four times I absolutely lost it. It was not pretty. Lol xxxx
Well done to you Hun xxx
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I just want to say I’ve only had implantation bleeding once out of four pregnancies . I had only cramping with my daughter. Not every women gets it. Also the early pregnancy symptoms are the same as with pms each time it has felt like my period was on its way! Good luck xxx
Sexy376• in reply to
That’s how I feel today got some cramps not major ones but I know it’s their what are you meant to feel at this stage lol who knows xxx
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