2WW Anxiety

[Michael30]

Anyone testing this weekend? I am starting to go crazy on this 2ww! How's anyone else doing in this stage? Sending lots of love and positive vibes out there to us all xxx

[Gemstar20]

Me, I’m about to put a post up. I just had a speck of red blood! I want to cry, I’m 7dp5dt, I think I’m out and aunt flow will be here soon ! Im gutted x

[Michael30 in reply to Gemstar20]

Don't panic, a speck of blood doesn't mean anything and are you on pessaries? Honestly doesn't mean you are out at all hun xx

[Gemstar20 in reply to Michael30]

Thanks hun, I’m on utrogestan progesterone capsules , insert them vaginally x3 times a day x

[Michael30 in reply to Gemstar20]

It could be the pessaries hun. I am on those too and 3x a day. Have you had anymore? Stay strong x

[Tutu77]

Hi Michael30.I'm in the 2ww too test day will be monday. I'm trying not to do a home test before Sunday, as the doctor told me to.

I already cry and then try to be strong, but these 2 WW is the worse. This is my three times; I playing to God that this can be the one.No one understanding this pain, only who is going to this road.

Wish you get your positive.

[Michael30 in reply to Tutu77]

Hiya! Its so tough isn't it?! My test day is Saturday, so I feel like I am getting close and more and more nervous, by the day!

I totally get that hun - its such an emotional roller-coaster, isn't it?! The 2WW is so hard. My friend was 3rd time lucky, so lets hope its your time too. Have you had any symptoms? Yes IVF is a painful journey, that only those that experience it, fully understand, I agree 100%, that is why this site is so helpful

Thanks hun - hoping you get your well deserved positive too xx

[Tutu77]

Thank you, my darling. I hope it's your time too. I have just had a swollen breast and middle cramps, but most of the time, none. This gets me crazy; no other symptom. I know everyone is different, but I've waited for the implantation bleeding and nothing.And you?

[Michael30 in reply to Tutu77]

Thank you too. I hope it is both our times/ everyone's time actually if I am praying/ hoping! Yeah I have had a few cramps too here and there and mostly just really tired, but I am aware the pessaries can make you so tired too. To be fair, I have a little boy from icsi and I didn't get any implantation bleed with him, so don't worry about the implantation bleed too much. Not everyone gets that hun. Hope you have a good day and are feeling good xx

[JBell1987]

Hi I had my little embryo transferred on Friday. It’s a thaw cycle , I was lucky enough to have my little boy who is now 11 months on my first cycle and I’m trying for a sibling. I really want to take an early response test tomorrow I can’t bear the waiting. My blood test is on Monday. I’m on the progesterone pessaries 3x and I’m getting a lot of cramping. I feel deep down that my luck is out this time. Wishing you all the luck in your journey ❤️

[Michael30 in reply to JBell1987]

Oh how lovely, so only a day after me. Ahh congratulations on your gorgeous 11 month son, we were also lucky enough to fall on our 4th cycle and have a 5 year old, gorgeous little boy also. So like you, trying for a sibling too I have never been an early tester, simply because I am a bag of nerves as it is and I reckon no matter what the result was, I would panic still until I actually tested on OTD! So you find out via blood test? I have never had that way of finding out, ours have always been by doing a test at home. Do you get the results straight away, before you come home from the clinic? I am on 3 pessaries a day too - how are you finding them? I am also on a progesterone injection every other day. I feel today I am cramping a bit, which is making me worry - god its all such a rollercoaster isnt it?! Still not too much longer I guess. Wishing you all the best and praying you get your son his sibling xxx

[JBell1987 in reply to Michael30]

I wish I wasn’t an early tester 🙄 because you are right even when you get a positive you still second guess things until the hospital confirm it . Yes the way my fertility clinic works is you get bloods taken which is a far more accurate way as they get an HCG reading from your bloods and can tell from that if it’s likely a viable pregnancy . I get blood taken on Monday at 7:50am and call at 12 noon for the results 😬. The pessaries are ok but they do make me feel a bit yucky . I am also cramping but I had cramping with my little boy and was convinced it hadn’t worked but I think it was implantation cramping. I have my fingers crossed for you , I really hope you get your positive result. We can check back in over the next couple of days . Sending huge hugs . Xxx

[Michael30 in reply to JBell1987]

That's what I think and just feel if it was negative, I would keep wondering if it would change by OTD and could feel really down for no reason, if it did (which has happened with some people) and if it read positive, I would worry still, although I'm pretty sure once you are passed 5/6 days, it wouldn't show a positive, if you weren't?

Yeah that's a good way of doing it. I have been with 2 clinics now (this is my 1st cycle with my new one) but they both go with home pregnancies, so never known any different.

Ohhh not too long to wait then from your appointment to getting the call, although I am sure it will feel like a lifetime, lol! Yeah the pessaries make me feel pretty yucky too and I hate them also, as they can make you feel something is coming don't they? And then make the anxiety even worse So this is your 2nd cycle and you fell 1st time with your son? How amazing! I know what you mean, I had cramping before with my pregnancy and was sure I was going to come on, but didn't, so I believe it can be a good sign too. The symptoms for everything you want and don't want are so similar, its so hard isn't it and no wonder it can drive us crazy?! I have everything crossed for you too...for us both, that this happens and for everyone else too Yes defo let me know how you get on hun xxx

[JBell1987 in reply to Michael30]

Hey so I tested on Friday with the clear blue digital test and got the longed for words “pregnant” . Had my bloods taken today and called this afternoon to be told my HCG is only at 19 so it’s inconclusive and I will have repeat bloods next Monday . The HCG level should be at least 75. I literally haven’t stopped crying. I didn’t think it would hit me so hard because I already have my wee boy but I’m honestly so devastated. This journey is so emotionally draining . I hope everything went well for you ❤️

[Bigbb]

Hi my test date is also on saturday so exited but the waiting time is killing me not one single sign present .Also my clinic told me to test at home due to covid 19 regs so I am actually trying to relax at home it is very hard .

All the best with testing on Saturday for a BFP for everyone I will let you guys know the results and hoping for the best .

Fingers crossed and alot of positive vibes xx

[Michael30 in reply to Bigbb]

Hey! Oh wow - same test dates - I am the same as you, excited but also very nervous/ anxious! The waiting time is defo killing me too!! I feel like I have been waiting for at least 2 weeks, when actually this time last week, the embies had only been back with me for a few hours! Yeah I will be testing at home too. Do you think you will wake early and do it straight away? I am so nervous!

All the best for you too in getting your well deserved BFP - did you have 1 or 2 embies put back? I will also let you and anyone else who wants to know my results

Fingers crossed for us all and sending lots of baby dust our ways xx

[Bigbb in reply to Michael30]

I have one embryo inserted I am.going to do the test in the morning defenatly I am so anxious I mean the anxiety level is so high I don't think I can sleep from Saturday night .

Do you have any symptoms I don't present with any symptoms at all.

Baby dust to us and anyone that is going through this process xxx

[Michael30 in reply to Bigbb]

Oh lovely, yes I am going to test 1st thing Saturday morning too, yes same with me - the anxiety is to a different level! I wont be able to sleep Friday night, I know that for sure - lol.

I have had some cramping and also feel extremely tired and have noticed I have felt a bit dehydrated, the last couple of days, but I never know how much of this is really happening, as our minds can play tricks on us, I think also.

Yes defo - baby dust to us all - we all deserve this! xxx

[Pineapple14]

My test day is Monday but I might test on Sunday . How have you been feeling? I really don’t feel anything maybe a few twinges but nothing to really talk about

[Michael30 in reply to Pineapple14]

Ohhh only 2 days after me, we are all getting there! Or the day after if you go for Sunday. I feel Sunday would be amazing to find out being 'Fathers Day' and hoping we get good news on the Saturday, to be able to celebrate on Father Day I have had a few twinges too and felt mainly really tired (especially the last couple of days). I have also felt quite dehydrated since yesterday, but not sure if I am imagining it now - lol. Sending lots of positivity and baby dust to you xx

[Claredav]

It’s two weeks this Saturday since my first IUI after I only got one big follicle after first cycle of doing ivf. I haven’t got huge expectations and to be honest I don’t think it’s worked, been trying to be positive and relaxed this whole time but I won’t lie it’s been on my mind a lot! I’ve had a fair amount of ovary pain throughout and my belly is so bloated still and been a bit sore, today have woken feeling very flat with pain in my right side and that period feeling so think she’s on the way, it’s so hard isn’t it. Good luck to you all xx

[Michael30 in reply to Claredav]

Hiya! I know everyone says it, but it only takes one and I have heard SO many stories on here and on other forums, where its happened with only one, so no need to feel like that, though I do of course understand. Your symptoms also sound very good. I am so bloated too, I actually already look pregnant (wishful thinking ;)) and I have had some cramps on and off, some days none. Its all so hard to tell isn't it and such a mindfield with knowing what are pregnancy symptoms and what are from the pessaries! Wishing you all the best to get your BFP - so is test date for you Saturday too? xx

[Claredav in reply to Michael30]

I know, I’ve read so many too which is super reassuring but just have a feeling ☹️ I have low AMH and endo which has affected my ovaries and why I probably didn’t respond to the stims as well as I could have. They said to do IUI last minute so I didn’t lose this egg because the follicle looked so good so we went for it. I look pregnant too! And similar to you I’ve had days where I’ve had nothing really and others where I have, yesterday I seemed to wake up less bloated with no pain whereas the days before much more. I’m not doing pessaries though. In terms of test date it’s two weeks since IUI this Saturday and they said test two weeks from then so I guess that’s the day!! I’m scared to though 😳 xx

[Borbolet]

I'm getting ready for my second fet but I'm struggling a bit, don't feel strong enough. Just thinking about the 2ww give me anxiety, I don't know how many women manage to do so many times.... I guess we don't have many option than be brave. Good luck x

[Michael30 in reply to Borbolet]

Oh bless you - how soon away is it? My niece said something to me once, when I was going through a cycle and felt a bit rubbish and not as strong as I wanted to be, she said ' you are always stronger than you think'. It was such a simple comment, but I really liked it and it stuck with me and funny enough, made me feel stronger. I think before we start, we can all feel like that, as its the anticipation of starting it all up again and going through it, knowing how many emotions are attached with what's yet to come and with no certainty at the end. Then when you actually go through it, there are so many dates/ scans/ things to remember, that before you know it, you are stronger and just 'doing it'. I agree totally though on how we go through this so many times (some luckier than others with not so many cycles) we have no choice but to be brave. Sending you lots of luck, positivity and good vibes for your FET xx

[Borbolet in reply to Michael30]

I have to decide till the end of the next week. I'm trying to be strong but last time I pray to God, did some prays and at the moment I cannot even do that, I'm so tired and I want to pray and move on but nothing comes out... like I run out of words. Maybe I just need a bit of more time. It was really nice of your niece saying that and it's true.

Thank you, I wish you all the luck in your journey x