Hi everyone , after 7 transfers and 1 chemical last December I have a BFP from my recent frozen cycle . I am so happy but I just can’t bring myself to get excited after my chemical as that was so heartbreaking . Is this normal to feel like this ?
My scan is booked for the 6th April , so do I keep testing until that date or hold off ? I just keep thinking I don’t want to go for the scan to be told it’s another chemical .
Xxx
It's really hard. On my first one I thought I'd just been lucky and didn't test again after OTD, and that we'd go straight to scan. But got HCG done later just to check and that was low. At that point I started testing again and the lines were faint. Repeat HCG showed no development so clinic said stop meds and cancel scan. Second time I tested obsessively past OTD and got HCGs done and same story. Third time, I had very little hope tbh, but what was different that time was I got my HCGs done much earlier (before OTD), and more often and they were so much better than the prior two so that gave me hope. I also had an early private scan before my clinic one. I knew none of this would actually change the outcome but I wanted to know as early as possible if it wasn't going to work again. So yes I think it's completely understandable why you would feel anxious - and for me that didn't go until probably my third trimester! - and it's up to you if you keep testing and if it helps you to know either way... HCG is much more reliable and factual than the urine tests, and you can get them done online or your GP may do them. Best of luck whatever you decide.
Thank you for your reply … I don’t want to get into testing everyday like I did before but it’s so hard . With regards to hcg do you think my doctors will do them with me being private ? Xx
I know, I was testing twice a day... My GP was great and did HCG whether I was NHS (first round) or private (second) as they saw it as a medical issue that should be covered (they also did progesterone). But it seems to vary a lot - no harm asking. I had begun to feel like was taking advantage a bit though by my third transfer, so I used Medichecks x
Hi,
Completely understandable if you do not want to speak to me about this as you don't know who I am but currently I am in sixth form and doing EPQ about the NHS and IVF treatment. But I want to get a better insight of the situation and need some help collecting primary research. I would like to know how you feel on this matter and opinions, I am also going into how IVF affects mental health and would like to know your experience as well however it is completely understandable if you do not want to discuss this 
I am very happy for you and your rainbow baby
Can I suggest you post your question(s) (more specific question(s)) as a new post explaining what you are doing and how you’d be using the data? That way, people can reply to your post if they feel comfortable with it?
Hi there, congratulations on your positive and I absolutely feel where you are now.
I'm currently 6weeks today and I also have a history of chemicals, and know how hard it can be to trust where you are.
I admit I have done a lot of testing. I tested daily up until 14dpt and then I did a couple of tests if I felt wobbly a particular day. Each test has gotten darker which has helped me. But this week leading up to the viability scan is super hard!
I tested because it was helping me, not causing me more anxiety. I think you maybe need to think for you which will help you most?
I have everything crossed for you 🤞🤞💕💕
Thanks Minnesota I am 5 weeks today so we are only a week apart ! Have you had many symptoms ?
I have now tested since my OTD on Sunday but getting anxious…
When is your scan ? Xx
I’m 5 weeks tomorrow and I’m still testing. Really strong lines and had a high hCG level on my blood test. But the tests make me feel better as it reminds me that yes I am pregnant! I had an MMC in Oct picked up at viability scan. I had strong tests then too so sadly it means very little. But just do what you need to do to get through the next few weeks. My scan is on the 4th 😱xx
I totally relate, and have been thinking about the same. I got a positive test (actually several) during and after a week of bleeding mire than just spotting, although less than a period, and got my betas checked the week after the bleeding stopped. The hcg-levels did increase steadily (i checked them twice), but did not double within the ideal window of 48 hours (only 65% increase, but the same increase pace both between first and second test and between second and third test at 17dpt), and well, my doctors told me they were OK with the results and scheduled me for a viability scan at 7w5d... But I've planned to test at home once a week or so up to the scan. Both to ease my mind a little, but also to know if something went wrong so I can stop the progesterone and return to normal activity...
I kept testing until scan after my chemical but I was also bleeding so like you you wanted to know what was happening. I had to space the tests out a bit (every few days) as it was becoming a little stressful some days, rather than helpful. It’s really up to yourself in terms of what will help you be a little less anxious the next fortnight 🤗💜 congratulations on you positive xxx
Thank you all so much for all your advice and help … I have tested this morning and still a positive … fingers crossed it continues 🌈
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Hmm well congratulations kind of but I understand how worried you are. The thing is a pregnancy test isn’t going to tell you anything. Unless you sort of schedule one in nearer the time to make sure you can capture the HCG but even then it doesn’t need much to give a positive. But a scan will tell you more. It’s such a tricky time and I understand how worrying it is. ❤️
Can't you get an hcg test to put your mind at ease?
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