OTD was yesterday the clinic did a blood test and said it was positive 💕
I know it sounds crazy but I couldn't believe it until I saw it, so I insisted that hubby bought some PTs from the supermarket!
As some of you know, we've been trying for 4 years - been through 2 collections, 3 previous transfers and never had a BFP before.
As with all people who have fertility treatment, I know BFP doesn't necessarily equal a healthy baby in the end. I have to take things one day at a time - until I see a healthy progression of scans it probably won't feel real. I'm hoping to get some counselling to try to stop me from obsessively worrying and just enjoy getting further than we've ever managed before!
If anyone has any tips on staying positive, managing mental health or dealing with all the uncertainty please get in touch 🤗
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Thank you so much, I'm still in disbelief! I'm hoping that the 6 week scan comes round quickly because I'm probably not going to believe it til I see it!
I'm in such a weird head space- I feel like IVF gives you so little privacy. We wouldn't want to tell anyone til 12 weeks but his parents and my mum and sibling already know, as they knew we were having treatment and asked for the outcome of the test (I needed family support to make it through the emotions of IVF so there was no keeping it quiet that we were having treatment).
I'm so scared of disappointing people and so aware of all the things that could go wrong 😭
Look, my close family, couple of friends and work know I'm having IVF and will need to know the outcome but I know I need support from all of them, whatever happens. Don't worry about it. Unfortunately this process takes away any surprise element. For me personally, I'd rather have the support. You'll be fine hun. Xxx
The support is so important, and the validation that you’re pregnant is so needed! We told both sets of parents at 8 weeks because I was so unwell I couldn’t hide it, and I’m so glad we did. It was so nice having some people to talk to about it, including my worries, people checking in with me. It was quite lonely before that. xx
Ahhhh I'm so happy for you!! Absolutley fabulous news!🤗🙌🏻🥰 Nice strong line too! The only advice is to go one day at a time. Best of luck lovely, you've worked hard for this moment.xxx
Thank you, this whole journey is so stressful and hard. I definitely need to try to take it easy on myself and celebrate this win - it's the first time we've ever gotten this far and that in itself is a good thing x
Congratulations!!! You’re pregnant 😀 (I cried when someone said that to me on here).
It is a really tough journey when you’ve had fertility issues but I found it got easier with each milestone. Don’t hesitate to seek out help if you have any concerns at any point. Sometimes you just need reassurance.
I kept telling myself there’s nothing I can do now to change whatever the outcome so just focused on getting lots of rest and avoiding stress xxx
Thanks I need all the advice I can get! I'm counting down the days til 6 week scan and hopefully it'll get easier after every milestone like you said x
Congratulations! I put a post on a few weeks ago about dealing with anxiety after infertility and miscarriage - there are some fantastic suggestions on there so have a look xx
Congratulations! That is fantastic news!! So happy for you! 🥰😁 I don’t have any advice really for you regarding the worry - as I am struggling at times with this myself - just want little one to be healthy and here safe! It does get easier though. And I try to distract my negative thoughts. By making myself think positive .. I go for walks, listen to calming music and podcasts. Treat myself every so often to a hot chocolate or something if it is really bad. I do not overly worry or obsess with it, but the week before a scan I can feel the anxiety building up. But it does get easier with every little milestone .. so just take one step at a time! I try to enjoy all the good news we are given! Rather than focus on what could go wrong.. and I keep happy and healthy, so feel it will be out of my control. Which is a really hard thing to accept 😇🥰 Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy and hopefully you will find ways to enjoy it too!! Xx
Congratulations!! I know it’s so hard to take in. I would really recommend counselling- that’s a great idea. I started counselling after my second miscarriage last year and have continued all the way through this pregnancy as anxiety levels have been very high. I honestly would have been lost without it. You’ve got this far and you can certainly do this xx
I was just thinking about you 😀. It didn't feel real for me till nearly the end of pregnancy. I didn't buy a lot till later. My Mam thought I wasn't excited enough. I was scared and worried it still wouldn't happen was very excited inside. She found it hard to understand. I started yoga for bump n me early as I could. This helped me loads with planning for pregnancy and my breathing. Hypnobirthing was good too. We still do yoga now together. Enjoy the rest your week adjusting and relaxing. Excited for you. Xxx
Thanks so much, I'll look at pregnancy yoga - sounds like a good way to bond. I'm still on a knife edge about the 6 weeks scan but hopefully I'll be able to calm down when I've seen a scan on the 20th x
I will be thinking of you. Definitely great for bonding too. I developed a play list on you tube of positive birthing stories, favourite music, relaxing music, hypnobirthing relaxation and sleep tracks. Played all through pregnancy and still play songs with my little one now. She loves Take That now hehe 🤣 RuthSabrosa.com helped me to be calm for hypnobirthing. I saw her in 2019 at a baby event. I have done things since on line. Xx
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