Three day embryo transfer tomorrow! Help 😓

[Queenr]

I got a call yesterday about my embryo transfer and I’m really scared! This is my first transfer and I know I’m going to do a double as well. Really praying that this is the end of the long wait now.

I just wanted to ask if anyone could advise me about what to do post transfer? Do you go back to work? When will it implant etc?

Thanks all xx

[Avo-cuddle]

Wishing you all the best, I have mine next Monday xx

[Queenr in reply to Avo-cuddle]

Good luck to you too!! Thank you xxxxxxx

[Ranchu90]

Don't stress for the transfer you will have later on reasons for stressing, unfortunately. Try to enjoy this moment as you will be a PUPO from Monday that is a great thing! 🌼Be hopeful and keep your mind busy. Ideally will be to have bed rest for first 3 days, with quick showers 🚿 to not heat up your embryos, avoid stairs and physical activities. If you can take time off from work that will be great, if not don't stress too much. Good luck and fingers crossed 🤞♥️🤗

[Queenr in reply to Ranchu90]

Thank you xxxxx

[JoyfulStar]

I was advised to not do anything strenuous but also keep active to get the blood flowing. Go for walks etc.

Try to stay positive and many people recommend watching comedy to help stay positive in the 2WW.

[Queenr in reply to JoyfulStar]

I’m a teacher and just concerned if the stress of my job can prevent implantation! It’s just the next few days I’m afraid off! I’m being sedated as I can’t detail with a speculum, so mine is a bit more time consuming xxx

[Weareback2]

I had the day of the transfer off, went to mcdonalds for a meal as someone said the salt helps! I have a very stressful job in a child protection team but had to go back to work tye following day. I didn't go to the gym but other than that carried on as normal. My advice would be do things that make you hapoy: a good boc swt, a walk, listen to music..what ever eorls for you, don't google symptoms or lack of and don't test early. Both drive you nuts and increase stress levels...however i know how hard it is not too. I have had one miscarrage and one successful round. All the best of luck! Xx

[Queenr in reply to Weareback2]

Thanks hun xx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Weareback2]

I think this is great advice especially for those of us with relatively stressful jobs! 💗

[Weareback2 in reply to JoyfulStar]

Just noticed all the typos...was typing it in the dark while feeding the baby lol! All the best of luck xxx

[JoyfulStar in reply to Weareback2]

Wow! Well done for multitasking! 👏🏽I am sure it was not you. Just autocorrect! It can be a pain sometimes 😉

[McQueeny]

Good luck! It’s great to have a couple of days off to try and relax and take it easy - but then go back to life as normal, without anything too strenuous.... keep busy and distracted as they are a looooong two weeks until you can test 🤞🙏 be good to yourself, eat well, rest well, try and not symptom spot! Anything can mean anything so you won’t learn anything..... ☺️

[Queenr in reply to McQueeny]

Thanks hun! Xxx

[Hopenq]

Hi.

I had a 3 day fresh transfer on 17th. This my first time too. I would say as hard as it is... try not to worry. I focused on all the positives. Every damn one that I could find and trust me I don't have much in my favour.

But I said to myself only happy positive me will come out to play during this whole process.

I am off work as I have a really really stressful job. I knew it wouldn't help me. So im resting up. I lay my feet on top of my hot water bottle as its meant to help.

Did the whole eating macys on the way home.

I'm eating fruit and veg and drinking lots of water ( the pessary aren't my favourite thing in the world right now. But I've learnt to deal with them urgh). I am having showers instead of baths. You should avoid hot baths and using hot water bottle on belly.

It's easy to Google and symptom spot and all sorts, but I'm choosing to think positive, visualising and hoping. I know that I am doing everything I can and its now up to nature to do its parts.

It's hard at times. I do want to Google but I know it will just lead to stress so there is no point.

I look at my calender everyday and oh my!! The OTD (official test day) feels like a life time away. Me and hubby agreed no early testing. We figured let's do this by the book.

Funnily enough I am also waiting for a response from an interview and I should be hearing back around the same time. So I'm treating this just like that. I can't peep to see how I did on the interview or if I'm likely to get the job so I know the waiting game is the only thing I can do here too. It's soon long. But... one day closer to the day, right?

Beat of luck with your transfer and sending baby dust to you. Also the implantation will take place during the 2ww. So that's why it's the worst part of this process. The waiting around to find out.

[Queenr in reply to Hopenq]

Aww thank you so much for letting me know about your transfer and sharing some of the dos and donts. I’ve been booked in for this afternoon and I’m feeling so anxious about the actual transfer as I’m not good with the speculum. I am going to be sedated so we will just have to wait and see! Thanks again! Baby dust to you too and please let me know how you get on! Xxxx

[Hopenq]

Aww. I will be thinking of you today. Be strong. You've got this. You can do it. You are a warrior princess!

Think of it as..... one of your first responsibilities of motherhood.

I had to do that when hubby went to work and forgot to do my injects one morning. I sat in bed and trained my mind saying well you've got no choice and if anything you have got to start taking on the world and overcome what you are scared of. Your little ones will need you. So its apart of the whole package now. Warts and all.

Thankfully the self pep talk worked and following this day I was like a druggie doing my own injections everyday.

You are a warrior and you can do this. Keep me posted how it goes. I suspected you will be out of it all day. But will be thinking of you. Enjoy the process. I look back at my transfer day and think how lucky I am to get this far. I am grateful.

Ps i had 4 collected (they only thought they would get 2). 3 fertilised. I had 2 transfered as grading was crap. They tried to get 1 to blastocyst. But I never got my call. So it means no frosties. Don't worry about grading. Just focus on getting them inside you and the rest will follow.

I will definitely keep you posted. Please feel free to get in contact if you need x

[Queenr in reply to Hopenq]

Thanks hun! I’ve just got back home after the transfer and I don’t feel any different haha. I thought I would feel different as a result of the transfer. We only decided to do one transfer as doctor recommended a single transfer as double transfer comes with risks.

[Hopenq]

That is great. Well done for getting through it. You survived. Such an achievement. Well here is to playing the waiting game. There is no game so fun (roll of the eyes). You are now officially PUPO! Fingers crossed it all works out for you. Take it easy and remember warm feet is happy feet... Socks and water bottle all the way. X