Sensitive - viability scan

[PenguinBlue]

Hi everyone, I first off just wanted to say how overwhelmed I was by everyone’s sweet messages a few weeks ago. I truly appreciated each of them. This community has been incredible throughout my journey and I am so grateful for all of you lovely ladies and the support that can be found on here 🥰

It’s been a bit of a whirlwind but last week I had my beta results which were 43,026 and 62,542 2 days apart (I’m much further along than when ivf ladies normally have beta tested which is why they are insanely high but also not doubling every 2 days either!)

I also have had some on/off brown spotting and was told I also have a UTI - fun 🙄 but because of my spotting I was called in early for my viability scan.

I’m so pleased to say the viability scan was perfect, I saw the little miracle shrimp, yolk sac and heartbeat ❤️ all looking good so far. They were also able to date how far along I am and I’m 7w6d so a bit further along than I thought too.

After nearly 3 years TTC and 2 unsuccessful ivf cycles, I can barely believe that I am here. There’s still a long long way to go but feeling incredibly lucky to be here but it’s finally becoming a bit more real after a few weeks of being in a complete surreal bubble.

I hope everyone is well and taking care of themselves and want to wish the ladies who are going through their ivf cycles all the best ❤️🍀Xxx

[Hannakallas]

Fabulous news!!! Wishing you all the best and fingers crossed for a healthy pregnancy xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Hannakallas]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Good luck for OTD, is it today? Xx

[Hannakallas in reply to PenguinBlue]

Yes it was yesterday and a strong BFP!! Xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Hannakallas]

Woohoooo 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Amazing news - congratulations lovely xxx

[Peanutchips]

Such wonderful news Penguin! So so happy for you 😊🌟❤️ xxx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Peanutchips]

Thank you my lovely, so pleased - my heart is definitely much calmer! Thank you for all your support too ❤️ Xxx

[Masief]

This is the most amazing news, I know how hard this journey is and each stage is like trading on eggshells. What a beautiful thing to see on the scan, congratulations xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Masief]

Thank you Masief, how are you doing? When will your scan be? Xx

[Masief in reply to PenguinBlue]

I'm ok, excited that I have a bfp and nervous about whether things are progressing. Scan is still two weeks away feels too far away xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Masief]

Completely understandable - I definitely have those thoughts in my mind too. Will you do any hcg tests inbetween? Xx

[Masief in reply to PenguinBlue]

No my clinic doesn't offer them, so I'm happy to go with what they think best. I just had acupuncture and my therapist said it's so hard, but try and forget about the pregnancy and focus on the outcome. So that's my new mantra, just live in a positive bubble if I can xxx

[Hopingforarainbow]

Congratulations PenguinBlue, lovely news. Wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy 🤞🏻🤞🏻 xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Hopingforarainbow]

Thank you lovely xxx

[XOXO13]

Congratulations, such wonderful news 🤍💫

[PenguinBlue in reply to XOXO13]

Thank you!! I hope you are doing okay xx

[Sparklylife]

Lovely, glad to hear all is well 🥰 Hopefully UTI will settle soon. I wish you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy!

[PenguinBlue in reply to Sparklylife]

Thank you! It’s not been too bad, just keep wanting to pee and not actually peeing much at all - antibiotics will hopefully sort me out by the end of this week! Hope you are doing well too xxx

[Goyjung]

Congrats and wish you a healthy pregnancy journey xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Goyjung]

Thank you! Hope your 2WW is going well! Xx

[Fertilityjourney]

Congratulations! That's great news. Xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Fertilityjourney]

Thank you hun, hope you are doing okay xxx

[Fertilityjourney in reply to PenguinBlue]

I'm good thank you. Got a scan tomorrow and hopefully start FET soon!

[PenguinBlue in reply to Fertilityjourney]

Oooh very exciting!! All the best for your scan and upcoming cycle lovely 🤞🏽🍀🤞🏽🍀 xxx

[Cinderella5]

Awww amazing news! Just to also settle your mind, once your hCG levels get to a certain point the doubling time increases so it's not like early stages. All the best with the rest of your pregnancy.xxx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you cinders!! 🥰 haha yes I had to do loads of research before my test result so I knew what to expect so it wasn’t a huge shock - it still threw me but I knew the scan would let me know for certain! Hope you’re keeping well and those twins are behaving for you in there! Xxx

[hifer]

Love this! Amazing news. So pleased all went well with the scan and great to know all is well x

[PenguinBlue in reply to hifer]

Thank you hifer! So kind of you! How are you doing! Hopefully not tearing your hair out waiting for next week to come xxx

[hifer in reply to PenguinBlue]

Haha. Yep pretty much 😂. Time is dragging so much!! Xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to hifer]

Oh boo what day is your scan on? Hope time flies for you - good puzzle or Netflix box set? Xx

[hifer in reply to PenguinBlue]

I have one on 19th Feb at the clinic but can go into my local EPU at 6 weeks if I want. The only danger there is that it may be too early to see a heartbeat and then I’ll freak out even more! X

[PenguinBlue in reply to hifer]

Ahh gosh, how far along are you now? Take each day as it comes, if you really can’t bear it head over to EPU to put your heart at ease - they do say the closer to 7w the better for heartbeat but I have seen some ladies on here see it at the 6w mark too! Xx

[hifer in reply to PenguinBlue]

5 + 2 today. I’ve never had a scan at 6 weeks before so not sure if it’s too early for me. Will see how I get on xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to hifer]

Yep definitely see if you can hold out - your scan will be at 6+5 then? You may be able to see the heartbeat by then although obviously some don’t until 7w. If you do feel anxious, maybe do some additional hcgs to ease your heart? You’re a strong warrior though, you’ve got this lovely!! xxx

[hifer in reply to PenguinBlue]

Thank you lovely. Yes exactly I’ll be 6 + 5 by then. Previously I’ve seen heartbeats at this point but every pregnancy is different as we know 🤦‍♀️. Yes I will maybe do some hCG’s. Good idea xx

[Successful123]

Fabulous news im on second ivf and pregnant just waiting on my scan ,,, I already have a little girl so I am truly blessed xx good luck 👍

[PenguinBlue in reply to Successful123]

Thank you!! Wow, how wonderful! All the best for your scan 💫 xx

[Miracle43]

Congratulations to you. Good luck x

[PenguinBlue in reply to Miracle43]

Thank you lovely, hope you are well x

[Knittingababy]

Am super happy for you penguin Blue.. get lots of rest and relaxation to help save all your energy for baby and getting past the UTI. Have my fingers crossed for a healthy pregnancy xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Knittingababy]

Ohh thank you so much knitting! It is really so kind of you to message! It’s so early that I am very anxious but so glad to finally be at this stage. I hope you’re doing okay and taking some time out to look after yourself xxx

[Hope4another]

Wonderful 👏.! X

[PenguinBlue in reply to Hope4another]

Thank you!! 🤞🏽💫 hope you are well xxx

[Gillis]

Congratulations im so happy for you!!

[PenguinBlue in reply to Gillis]

Thank you Gillis!! How are you? Had your little one made an appearance now? Xx

[Gillis in reply to PenguinBlue]

Yes, she's almost 4 weeks old 😀

[PenguinBlue in reply to Gillis]

Omg how wonderful! Congratulations on your bundle of joy!!! Hope you’re recovered and enjoying it all 🥰🥰 xxx

[Gillis in reply to PenguinBlue]

Thanks so much

[lablover5658]

Congratulations lovely, it is always good to here stories to give us all Hope. I am just starting my first FET after a failed fresh cycle.

Really hoping things can change for us too.

Wishing you all the best over the next few months.

💕❤️💕

[PenguinBlue in reply to lablover5658]

Thank you lablover, that is really kind of you! It’s always exciting (although daunting) to start a new cycle but I wish you lots and lots of luck for it - fingers crossed this one is the one for you 🍀🍀🍀 I’ve heard a FET is much easier on the body and that may just be what you need! Look forward to seeing your updates in the coming weeks xxx

[lablover5658 in reply to PenguinBlue]

Thank you 🙏 I hope it is. The fresh cycle really hit me hard. So far so good. Feeling ok at the mo. ❤️💕❤️

[CarolineDx]

Massive congratulations!! Wishing you all the best for a lovely healthy baby and pregnancy! 💜

[PenguinBlue in reply to CarolineDx]

Aww thank you for your lovely message! Hope you are well Caroline xxx

[CarolineDx in reply to PenguinBlue]

You're more than welcome, happy cooking 😁 Thank you!! We're cooking along nicely at 13 weeks. After over 3 years TTC it still doesn't seem real. Enjoy every second 💜💜

[NY90]

Congratulations! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to NY90]

Thank you!! All the best for your upcoming cycle. How are you feeling? Xx

[NY90 in reply to PenguinBlue]

I'm ok! Sometimes I'm so chilled out and like we got this but then I get so anxious!

[PenguinBlue in reply to NY90]

Aww this is exactly what I was like too! It is so up and down mentally but you have got this 🙌🏽 Journalling really helped me in myCycles when I was anxious - do you do anything when you’re feeling that way? xx

[NY90 in reply to PenguinBlue]

Journalling is a good idea! I will try that, yeh I have take up yoga and been doing meditation and even brought adult colouring books. It all does help tbh! Did you do anything? Xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to NY90]

Journalling mainly - some meditation. I also did acupuncture in my second cycle which I found relaxing but know it’s not for everyone. Colouring books are a great idea though!! Xx

[Maui2020]

Such amazing news. An important milestone crossed so hope you can relax more and enjoy every moment xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Maui2020]

Thank you lovely, it has eased my heart a bit so that is good news! Hope you’re having a good week! Xx

[Nmhbaxy]

Massive congratulations PenguinBlue wishing you a healthy & happy pregnancy xoxo

[PenguinBlue in reply to Nmhbaxy]

Thank you lovely, how are you doing? Xx

[Nmhbaxy in reply to PenguinBlue]

I’m ok thank you for asking, just on my 2ww, test day on the 14th 🤞🏽 ❤️

[PenguinBlue in reply to Nmhbaxy]

Ah so exciting! Not too long to wait now - fingers crossed for the loveliest valentines surprise ❤️🤞🏽🍀 xx

[butterfliez]

Great news I’m glad all went well at your scan , hopefully that’s put your mind at ease a little , Wishing you happy & healthy pregnancy Xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to butterfliez]

Thank you for your kind words hun xx

[Millbanks]

How are you getting on my lovely? Xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Millbanks]

Millbanks! how are you lovely? so funny I was literally thinking of you the other day and wondering how you were getting on - great minds I am doing well - somehow in my 3rd trimester now - it still feels incredibly surreal and so grateful it happened the way it did with me.

Hope you're getting on okay, have you got a transfer lined up soon? I try and check on here when I can to see how everyone's doing as this forum was such a support to me! hope you're doing okay xxxx

[Millbanks in reply to PenguinBlue]

Ha! How strange ❤️I'm so glad to hear that - I bet it does!! I think for all of us it's just so unbelievable when it does actually happen.

I'm good thanks - have my transfer tentatively booked for the 13th July - this time PGS embryo / steroids / intralipids / Inhixa / lubion and a massive sprinkling of luck - we'll see. xxx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Millbanks]

Omg amazing, not too long to go til transfer day! That’s so exciting!! Have all appendages crossed for you 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 Lots of new additions in this cycle so hope it does the trick! Did your NK testing come back high? So glad you’ve been able to get the steroids added in, I know some clinics are funny about it! Will keep an eye out on your updates for sure 🍀🍀🍀🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 Xxxx

[Millbanks in reply to PenguinBlue]

Haha thank you!! Yes my NK cells are high as is my overall immune system so hopefully this will help 👍🏼💖 Excited and nervous as always 😬🍀🍀🍀

[PenguinBlue in reply to Millbanks]

It sounds like the right next steps for you hun! It should definitely help -and there’s so many ladies on here that have had success with steroids!!Ahh yes that rollercoaster of emotions - it’s such a nerve wracking time, you deserve this hun and you definitely got this! 🤞🏽💪🏽Xxxx

[Fairy999]

Wonderful news. Congratulations and allll the best. Stay safe n happpy