Anyone else in their TWW? 3DP5DT and going mad 😣 Help!

[Panda490]

Any other two week waiters out there?! I am 3DT5DT and I'm going a little stir crazy. This is our 3rd attempt, this time we are using donor embryos for genetic issues on both my part and my husband's (it's been a long road to this point). We have never had good quality embryos before so it felt amazing to have one frozen good quality embryo put in on Friday. Today has been a bad day, I have been mentally not very well, I've cried a lot. I can't shake the idea that it hasn't worked again, because I've been through 2 failed transfers already (our % of success was very low in the last two rounds, this time there is no reason why it wouldn't work). My head just can't shake the feeling, I am zoning in on the fact that the weather has been so bloody hot since transfer! I'm freaking out that I'm too hot and there is just no way the embryo has implanted. Anyone else in their TWW? I need some success stories I think! 😑

[Nufc30]

I am also 3dp5dt, don't worry you're not alone. I am totally with you with the heat thing. Just make sure to keep yourself hydrated. I've drank so much water today! I'm getting through by trying to distract myself by watching loads of things on Netflix and I just think to my self there's nothing I can do to control the outcome now so I just try and carry on each day as normal and I'll process a negative outcome if it happens. It's ok to feel the way you do and have an off day, treat yourself to something nice, listening to music helps me and I've read alot on here about the mindful IVF app. Hope this helps. Take care xxx

[Panda490 in reply to Nufc30]

Thanks so much for replying, it's so nice to hear from someone who is in the same boat. If it wasn't the heat, it would be something else I would be obsessing over. Yes you are right, I am a control freak and I can't control this which is why my head is in a bad space today. Thanks so much for the advice, I hope the TWW goes nice and swiftly for you! 🤞

[Nufc30 in reply to Panda490]

Thank you too. How have you been getting on. Hope your ok X

[Panda490 in reply to Nufc30]

I've been getting on alright. Sunday was a terrible day for my mental health. Since then I have gone back to work which has been such a lovely distraction (never thought I'd say that!) I decided to allow some hope to creep in because if that is whats needed to get myself through this horrible time then I'll allow it 😆. Regardless of if I let myself feel abit of hope or not, I'm going to be equally devastated on test day so maybe I should think positively for once! On Sunday I was obsessing that it hasn't worked and I was deeply depressed. I realised that there is actually no reason why it hasn't worked this time, the heat thing is silly because so many women conceive naturally and through IVF in much hotter climates so I just have myself a good talking too 😂.How are you doing? Xx

[Nufc30 in reply to Panda490]

Glad to hear your in a better place than on sunday. Work is a good distraction although I only went in for 3 and now I'm off for 2 because I'm just so exhausted. Maybe it's the progesterone. Yeah just take it easy, our bodies are pumped with hormones which adds to everything! My fingers are crossed for you and I hope we both get our BFP. whens your test date? Mines on Tuesday .....seems so far away

[Panda490 in reply to Nufc30]

Thank you, fingers crossed for you too! Yea I've been feeling sore with the lubion progesterone injections I'm on, my belly feels absolutely huge! My official test day is the 31st! Feels so blimming far away, my clinic recommend testing 16 days post transfer but we have agreed to test on the 30th so we have a longer weekend to process the result. I'm absolutely terrified of testing, I'm definitely not a serial tester it gives me so much anxiety! Fingers crossed for your BFP too 🤞🤞🤞🤞❤️

[Klankers]

Hi I’m also 5dp5dt this is our first time with 5 years of trying and never being pregnant before. It’s the hardest thing as you notice every slight change with everything! I got told to drink lots of water and just go for walks a bit later when it’s cooler. I find this helps with my anxiety of the unknown. Hope this helps too!

[Panda490 in reply to Klankers]

Yes it's just a horrible time, so much time spent in your own head just wondering what is happening on there, if anything. I find it very hard to think positive because I want to guard my heart and expect the worst! Such a negative nelly. All the best with your 2ww 🤞❤️

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Panda. Oh dear! It's never easy. You need to try and keep busy and go for some walks if not too hot. Try and be patient and test on the day that your clinic reommends. Good luck! Diane

[Panda490 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you! I left my phone at home today and went to work, it helped massively! Helped to clear my head, and yes I'll enjoy a nice cool wall later! 😊