Well as I’ve been awake since 3.30am I thought I’d be proactive and create a thread to add those who are transferring around the same time as me. Hope nobody minds.
Ukulele_unicorn36 23rd
Beclp 24th - good luck today!
Doodlebug 23 (me!😊) 26th
Cutecolliedog 26th and my test buddy!
JB124 25th
FREEDOM2023 25th
Rjfguitfg 25th
Hp07 26th
Happy_face 26th
Imefin 27th
Such a lovely thing to do! Well done for supporting each other and good luck to you all xxx
Thankyou! 😊
good luck gang! Really hoping it works out for each and every one of you!
Thankyou 😊
good luck to everyone! I’m snooping in from Australia and had my transfer today 🤗
Thankyou and good luck! Snuggle in little embryo!!!! X
good luck to you all! Mine was yesterday so a few days before you so I’ll be following
👶🏼 ✨ excited to be joining you in the 2ww!
Good luck to you all and Doodlebug23 everything crossed for you!
Thankyou. Just landed 🛬😊😊
Good luck to everyone transferring this week! Hope you are all feeling ok - I’m still feeling fine and hopeful and on day 2 post et 💖💫✨
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Good luck to you all transferring this week! I also had a FET yesterday, nice to have a group going through the 2 WW around the same time! X
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JB124 FREEDOM2023 Rjfguitfg good luck today 👶🏼 ✨ 💖
Thank you lovely Doodlebug23 . Transfer done ✅ Good luck all 🤞🤞🤞 xxx
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I have a scan tomorrow to see if all ok but if it is, transfer will be on Saturday 27th 🌈
Already feeling that awful sadness that it won’t work 😔
Good luck and baby dust to all xxx
No!!! I’m going to be bossy and say stop that right now young lady! I’m usually Mrs Glasshalfempty but this time I’m determined to be positive and manifest the positive energy of the universe! So repeat after me! “I deserve this and I will get a positive result and have my baby”.
Sending you 👶🏼 ✨ for Saturday. Bring on the 2ww!!! X
Thank you lovely ❤️ IVF has a awful way of bringing you right back down to earth if you dare to have an ounce of positivity 😔 So lovely that we are all in this together and are each others support systems 🥰 Much love to everyone xxxx
It most certainly does 😓 This forum is invaluable to me. X
Good luck everyone!!! I'm staying positive and looking forward to us all sharing some much deserved good news ✨
How amazing would it be to change this little post into the OMG we all got a BFP group!
I've had a fet transfer on Monday 22nd! Good luck everyone xxx
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I've had a fet transfer yesterday 24th! Good luck everyone 🤞
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baby dust to each and every one of you!!!!!
Thankyou 😊
Good luck everyone! My transfer is today! I woke up and said good morning to my little embryo. Hoping for a smooth process today. This is my first transfer and I’m feeling very emotional but trying to keep a positive mindset. ❤️ 💫 🙏
Good luck! Positive mindset is the way to go!! I’m feeling really positive too! 😊😊🤞🏼🌈💙🩷✨
Thank you! Wishing you huge good luck too! x
My FET is scheduled for the 30th Jan. Good luck everyone! Xxx
Good luck 😊✨
Hope your transfer went ok 💖
Hi Doodlebug23, my transfer went pretty smoothly yesterday. Now the waiting game begins, which is the worst part isn’t it! How are you doing? Xx
I’m ok at the moment. The first week is ok, it’s when it gets closer to OTD! 😳 I’m only day 5 today so not stressing out just yet!!! 🙈
Glad to hear you are doing ok 😊 This is my 4th transfer, so also trying to ignore all the twinges and aches as they can mean something or nothing at all because of all the progesterone etc. Just got to keep yourself distracted and stay positive 😊🤞🏻 Xxx
I’m daydreaming about babies lol
I'm transferring on Monday. Good luck to your transfer on Friday. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thankyou and 👶🏼 ✨ to you too 😊
Thank you! Best of luck to you and all the other ladies ✨🌈👶🏾
all the best of luck to all of you tomorrow!! wishing you the happy outcome you all deserve xx
Thankyou. I’m so bloody excited!!!!!!! X
It is exciting times indeed!! I have my FET booked for next Tuesday, I'm also feeling really excited and hopeful, i'll keep my fingers and everything crossed for everyone xx
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I’m so excited for tomorrow!!! 💖💖
Good luck for your transfer tomorrow! Wishing everyone else on the thread lots of luck and baby dust! I had my transfer today so now the waiting begins 🙂
Thankyou! Be with you on the 2ww tomorrow! 😊 exciting 💖
Hello FET ladies--best of luck for those who are having a transfer this week! 🥰
I just had my first FET of 5-day blasto on 24/01 after a failed fresh transfer in December. I am going slightly crazy symptom-spotting (hint: there are none yet). Anyone else also obsessing over every twinge?
Hey!! I had my double transfer today 😊😊
I had cramps as soon as I started the progesterone so I am hoping that stops me thinking any twinge is or isn’t a sign ! 🙈
Well done on your double transfer!!! It's a massive achievement to make it to this point and it should be celebrated. Fingers crossed for the next steps!
Progesterone is tough.. for me, it causes a lot of headaches + general tiredness/sad moods. We will make it through this!
I’m using DE so I didn’t have the added stress of egg retrieval! X
I had my first FET of a 5 day blastocyst on 23/01 after a failed fresh embryo transfer back in August last year. We didn’t have any embryos left after that round so did a freeze all last November. I’m on day 3 of 2WW and driving myself crazy and also finding the progesterone is making me very very tired! I’ve also had cramps and spotting on and off since the transfer but think it’s more to do with the procedure itself! I told myself I wouldn’t overthink everything but it’s almost impossible! Best of luck to everyone xx
I had my transfer on 22nd and this is so me! Yesterday on day 4, I had quite a lot of cramps, pulling and pinching on and off most of the day! No spotting though. I wish I could just know if it is the progesterone playing tricks on me or if it has worked or not! I hardly dare to dream! Wishing you such good luck ✨👶🏻
I’m about to start day 1 of the 2ww. I’m ok for the first week, and then the anxiety starts to creep in…. But, I’m feeling positive this time. It’s my time and I deserve it. As do you. X
I had news today that I have two good Day 5, grade 5aa and 5ab embryo. My Dr seem to left the clinic and I have someone else to transfer. At least on Monday I have transfer. Flying out on Sunday. Going to be wild being back there embryo transfer. I don't feel anything at the moment about going for transfer. In terms of symptoms I ignore them all...other than server pain which I've not had. I am hoping it will be good this time. I wish everyone best of luck. Well done for being strong and powerful women. 🙏🏾🌅❤️
That’s great news! Good luck! You’ve got this 💪🏻 💖
Good luck 🤞🤞🤞
My embabies and I are waiting to board the flight home 😊
Love this! 🩷 baby dust to everyoneLooking forward to seeing BFP posts soon 😁
Influx of BFPs pending! 🙏🏼 💙✨🩷
good luck everyone! We can do this !!!
Yes we can 💪🏻 🌈 Bring on the baby boom!! 💥
I had my transfer on 25th. This is my third transfer and it's a really good embryo (4AA) so hoping for third time lucky!
How are you feeling? I’ve just had a couple of twinges I’m putting down to progesterone, and keep needing a wee!!!
No symptoms but only day 3 so not expecting anything yet. I'm feeling really positive about this one though. 😁
I’m only day 2 😊 I’m feeling positive too 😊😊
I and starting to feel low… need some positivity
Come on you’ve got this!! Positive thoughts attract positive energy. The only thing you can do now is to banish those negative thoughts. What will be will be so remember you deserve this! 💖
Ok… putting my big girl pants on !! Thank you xx
That’s it!! 💪🏻
I’ve been back working (from home) this morning. Just had a few twinges, so I’m listening to me body and am having a break and putting my feet up. X
I have just done the same… have had a constant light pain for a few days ..
I’ve had a few sharp 20 second twinges since transfer but today felt like a tightening down really low. It’s gone now put feet up.
I know they say back to normal just nothing really strenuous but I think you need to listen to your body x
I had my transfer today. Bit surreal for Dr. to start discussing next steps if all fails this time. Probably not my first thought when I'm about to get blasto embryo into my uterus. Out all three FET this one is noticeably painful, Dr. laugh it off as sign it will work this time. Feeling very tired, little bleed, twitches. Now wait before I head home tomorrow on flight back to WFH Wednesday and told not to test until 8 Feb (day of my 10 year anniversary with hubby). Received lots of hugs from care team wishing me all luck, felt quite emotional. Feels good to be somewhere sunny...not looking forward to clexo injections tonight.
How's everyone else doing? I know it must feel hard not to symptom check...😱
Oh no well that doesn’t sound very pleasant… which clinic are you at? My PA actually says I hope not to see you again!
If it was uncomfy it’s likely the catheter caused the bleed.
I like being somewhere lovely and sunny for transfer too! And I’m finding the clexane injections really stingy 😩
I had a few twinges lunchtime today so decided to listen to my body and be over cautious and log off to lay on sofa.
I'm using clinic in Alicante, the usual Dr has left for bigger clinic so I had stand in one. They're in process to hire someone new. He did say that he hopes that it'll work and won't see me, given my past cycles he was advising what to do if things dont turn out. My hubby got video of FET, that was surreal. For first time I saw it transfer.
That injection is horrible, have you tried putting ice cube on it after?
It is good to rest up, work can always wait, it's a delicate time. I'm enjoying having my feet up watching lots of crap on TV. Lol
I’m with IB in Alicante. Assume it’s not that one?
Do you not usually get shown on the screen? I also get a pic at the point they go in.
I can cope with the few mins its stings. I’m badass lol. So far I’ve not bruised either.
I’m only working 1/2 days this week 😊 But you’re right there’s way more important things.
I'm with Vida in Alicante. We saw the whole transfer on screen the didn't send me any pictures. They let my husband take a video.
Did they they take your progesterone level before transfer? I wanted to know what is ideal progesterone level for day of transfer?
Good to only work half a day's this week. It allows you to rest more, hopefully keep mind of all symptoms. It's so hard but I'm watching lots of TV to escapism.
I’ve never heard of them.
I always have my bloods done the day before transfer in case I need lubion but the always say “results are optimal”. I’ve never asked the actual results.
Thanks. I messaged my clinic. My P4 blood test was "little low" despite them doing transfer I'm now taking extra progesterone orally. It's 1 of the baseline for good. All these little details. I swear I should write a blog for everything someone needs to know about IVF, I've read so many science papers now. I miss being blissfully unaware of things.
I have learnt a lot! And lots that the clinic don’t always just automatically share!
I find it better when they inform me a lot, as my doctor switched at FET the information was bit startling then P4 threw me little. I'm waiting to hear back from clinic. I'm probably over analysing things. Seems different from GP to GP.
how is everyone doing in the 2ww? I’m 7dp5dt and only symptom I’ve had is a fullness feeling down below it’s hard to describe. I wouldn’t call it a pain or cramps. I’m also needing a wee a lot more but maybe I’m drinking more and not realising
Morning 😊 I’m only 4dp5dt so not feeling the stress of impending D day yet…
I’m not really getting any symptoms apart from a few twinges, but I’m needing a wee more and up twice in the night which I never am usually! I’m not drinking more cause I have a measured bottle and I’m still crap at getting through it 😂🙈
Hoping everyone is doing ok ❤️ I’m day 3 today and have had backache since transfer but nothing else. I wrote down my symptoms last time (2 failed medicated FETs) and I stupidly read them and I had backache last time too but those two cycles I had abdominal cramps as well. This is a natural modified FET so I know it will feel a little different but I’m just so scared I’m going to bleed again on day 5/6 as I did in the other two. I’m literally dreading those days. I’m an absolute mess and can’t focus on anything 😔
Wishing everyone in the 2WW all the luck and positivity. IVF is the hardest thing I’ve ever done 😔 xxxx
I’ve had 6 transfers now and all different do I don’t think you can ever tell. Has your clinic not upped your progesterone?
My anxiety was through the roof last transfer and I couldn’t find anything to help so hopefully others may have alone suggestions.
I don’t think anyone can really understand what it’s like unless they have been through it,
Sending you positive vibes and 👶🏼 ✨
Sorry to hear you don’t feel positive, it’s so hard isn’t it. It’s impossible to know at this stage if the symptoms mean anything but even saying that you read into every tiny twinge don’t you 🙈
Have you got things plans to try and keep you distracted over the next few days?
Thank you lovely 🥰 My progesterone was increased last FET (medicated, additional Lubion injection added) but made zero difference. Levels were checked at transfer and were fine. This is a natural modified FET so I’m on Cyclogest support. I asked the clinic about adding in Lubion again but they said that as it’s natural my body will be producing progesterone from the corpus luteum plus the HCG trigger also has progesterone so it’s enough. Unlike medicated where you’re completely reliant on taking progesterone. They didn’t test my levels this time but tbh extra progesterone didn’t help last time as I think the issue was something else 😏 How are you feeling? My lower back is painful 😰
Ah ok. But it’s worked this time 🙏🏼 so you won’t bleed! And sometimes it’s implantation spotting remember.
My lower back is feeling pain, the clinic advised it's normal due to transfer procedures and medication. As hormones start to adjust it impacts the body hence all symptoms, they advised me it's going to expected to feel discomfort and other symptoms along the way.
Get comfortable, stretch a little. I'm crossing fingers for you. 🙏🏾
I’m reading lots of people having various symptoms but I’m having nothing…
Fertility nurse told me, no symptoms is not uncommon even ones that lead to positive. I suppose it's like women who don't realise they're pregnant naturally the symptoms can be little or big as body wants it.
Sad we all know that we are fully aware therefore list of symptoms that scientists can say is definite sign of something would put us out of guessing game.
Won't be too long. Last time I didn't even care to take OTC tests just waited for blood results. I know amount sacrificed naturally makes me want something to happen, just so I can say my body is capable of accepting embryo. 🙏
This is going to work for me this time. It’s my turn!!! 🩷💙✨💖
struggling today! 8dp. Have lots of symptoms that could be positive or could just be AF, or could be the Cyclogest I’m on!
Wish I could fast forward so that I just know now. It’s starting to get really hard. This is the most far I’ve got in a fresh transfer without AF arriving but I don’t want to test too early.
Need some positivity from my ttw buddies I think!
Hang in there! You’re almost at the finish line! Positive thinking 🙏🏼
no idea how I missed this post!! How is everyone getting on??! Great to have a wee team of us 💪
I’m ok as only day 4 for me so I’m just enjoying working part time. I’ll start to struggle at the weekend……
yeh me too! Although came down with some sort of bug at the moment so just feeling sorry for myself 🙈 making sure I keep those tests hidden and out of site for now lol
Oh no. That happened to me last time.
I’ve got a big bunch of cheapies but I’m leaving them alone lol
I'm 6DP5DT on this wild ride! Hope everyone is distracting themselves as much as they can. I'm soooo tempted to test.... Aaargh!
Fingers crossed for everyone 🤞✨
Will you test early? I’m only day 4 so I’m ok right now but as soon as the weekend comes….
I’m now 7DP5DT and holding off from testing at the mo as too afraid of a negative result! I’ve had some cramping on and off but most of my symptoms can be explained by progesterone!
Hopefully there’s a group pf BFPs heading our way!! Xx
Bring on the baby boom!!! 💖
ha think I’ve got one boots one which I will use on Sunday (not sure it’s an early one?l but I think it might be ok at that timescale as it should be obvious either way?)
I’ve got out of date and in date cheapie strips my friend gave me, plus some Boots early tests. Think there’s a Clear Blue knocking about in there too lol! My bathroom cupboard is like a sweetie shop of sticks to pee on 😂😂
I suppose it depends on the HCG and how early it implanted.
If I test early and get BFN I’ll be down. If I get BFP but faint I’ll worry it’s another chemical. But if I wait and get BFN I’ll think why didn’t I put myself out my mystery earlier. But same with a BFP - why didn’t I get happy earlier. Just can’t win!!!! 🙈
Yeh there is no way to win lol if it’s positive on Sunday I will send off the medichecks to get hcg level so I can compare with my other transfers. I’m really hoping if it does end up positive that I get a good level 🤞🤞🤞 sounds like you have quite a selection of tests 🤣 no doubt I will go out and buy more if it ends up positive as I won’t believe it!!
I’ve got a couple of blood forms from my doctor stashed away for when I get my BFP 🙏🏼 So frustrating you can’t just get one by asking.
Nice to see everyone sharing! I'm 6 dp. Since it's my first fet all the symptoms are new. Started cramping on and off, breast pain on and off, and headaches the last 2 days. Having to wee a lot more too. Chocking it all up to progesterone though and not trying to get my hopes up.
I’m trying to ignore everything, though that’s not mega hard as all I’ve got is up twice in the night weeing!!
I don’t think breast pain is the progesterone, though perhaps it depends how you’re taking it.
I hope it's a good sign then! I'm taking both injections in the morning and pessaries right before bedtime.
I've also had mega dry mouth the last day, but I've heard progesterone can do that as well.
Progesterone has a bloody lot to answer for!!!!
Unfortunately Brest pain is one of the main side effects from progesterone.
Has anyone else tested yet? I’m 8dp5dt so a few days ahead of some of you
I’m only day 5 so too early for me. Will you test before OTD? How you feeling?
Yes I tested on day 5 because I was certain it was too early and just wanted the negative to see if it changed and there was a vvfl on a cheap strip but thankfully it’s gotten much stronger now
Wow that’s early!!!
Yes I wasn’t expecting it either I thought my eyes were deceiving me. Didn’t want to test it with a better test in case I was disappointed so left it until day 7 and this was the result
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Fingers crossed for the rest of you and that this one sticks around 🤞
Did you have any symptoms?
The only symptom I had was a fullness feeling in my uterus really hard to explain but not like cramps. Nothing else
Thank you for sharing, and congratulations x I am on day 4 myself and that pretty much what I’m getting. Xx
Aww congratulations 🥰 does your clinic follow up with blood tests? Be interesting to see your numbers with such an early strong result!
thank you. No just a scan at 7 weeks. Not sure where I could get them done though?
I am day 7 and trying to stay away as best I can
So hard to decide what to do!!!
I didn’t test until day 9 last time and it was negative so I thought I would test earlier this time just so I knew the result
I’ve done both and still can’t decide what’s best (for me) 🙈 I do find the lack of pressure of it not being OTD helps if I decide to test early
I’m also 8 days past with OTD 5th feb, it’s getting so hard not to now. I’m stuck between enjoying the bubble of not knowing but also really wanting to know!
I am just cold alllll the time…. Anyone else get this?
I’m living in my furry onesie!
No I find I’m hot all the time, sweating when I wouldn’t normally be
Goodluck to all 🙏
It is hard waiting...I read some science papers on embryo growth to pass the time when I'm itching to get answers...I've got P4 test tomorrow so clinic can keep track on my progesterone. Meanwhile I feel my womb area is stiffened up...could be on hormonal overdrive.
Eat, Love and Pray 🙏🏾🙏🙏🏾
anyone know what I can take for a migraine ? 😥 8dpt
Panadol green one supposed to be good for migraine. I’d check with pharmacist though.
My AF arrived yesterday/last night. I am beyond hurt and disappointed. I don’t think it’s sunk in yet. I just thought this was my time. Wishing you all the very best, I really do. This journey has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve got two more frozen embies from this round so we will just look ahead to this now, all is not lost.
Thanks for all the support.
Oh rubbish. It's just so hard. Hope you can take some time to rest/sleep/cry and then 🤞 for the next two frozen rounds x
I’m so sorry! I know the pain you are feeling right now, it hurts so much! The only thing that has helped me cope with it all is looking at it like a numbers game. Apparently only 40% of healthy eggs in a ‘normal pregnancy’ implant so even without IVF it’s a flip of a coin really if you get pregnant. You just got to keep going until the odds are finally in your favour. And it will happen, but you have to get through a few rounds first. Sending you lots of love and strength Xxx
That’s a great way to put it. Though I’m sick of the numbers game now ☹️
Oh I’m so sorry 😓 Is it OTD yet? My clinic won’t accept a negative until then x
A few days until OTD buts it’s 100% my period and over. Wishing you all the very best ✨💫
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I'm now day 7. Test day is the 5th. Getting so hard not to test! I've been tired all week and had a bit of nausea but trying not to read too much into that as know it's too early for sickness.
Day 6 for me. I’m the opposite. I like to put it off, but then I’m like that generally! 🙈
Bless. I know how you feel. I've never looked my toilet issue so much 😜 (signs of implantation?)
I've gone from symptoms to no symptoms to symptoms. Medication has powerful affect.
I was surprised when my FET Dr. said I could test at day 8 but clinical nurse said stick to day 11.
I think they make us wait to absolutely make sure the test is reliable.
Keep busy with things you enjoy...I'm watching lots of YouTube videos lol
Fingers crossed 🤞🏾
Bless. I know how you feel. I've never looked my toilet issue so much 😜 (signs of implantation?)
I've gone from symptoms to no symptoms to symptoms. Medication has powerful affect.
I was surprised when my FET Dr. said I could test at day 8 but clinical nurse said stick to day 11.
I think they make us wait to absolutely make sure the test is reliable.
Keep busy with things you enjoy...I'm watching lots of YouTube videos lol
Fingers crossed 🤞🏾
Sensitive OTD Result
My transfer was on the 22nd in Spain and my OTD was yesterday. For context this was my 8th tranfer in an attempt to have a sibling for my son who was natural conception.
I still can’t quite believe I’m writing this but I got a BFP with really good Hcg levels I am beyond grateful. 🥹
This is our turn!!!
All the best ladies 😘
Congratulations!!!
Which clinic are you with? Where did you get bloods done?
Thank you 💓I’m with the IB but they partner with a uk clinic and they did my Hcg blood test
Me too 😊😊
Can I ask, did you go direct to IB or the partner clinic?
I started with the partner clinic and then was referred to IB when I wanted to go down the DE route. All of the plans and protocols are done by the IB and any decisions made by my doctor there but I can get scans etc with the partner clinic.
I feel like I’ve missed a trick by going to IB direct as I’m having to pay for scans etc in the UK. I love IB though and so happy I chose them.
I’m on transfer 6. 🤞🏼
I really like them too to be honest. They work really well with the uk clinic and interactions are pretty seem less I don’t have to chase anything up , scans are booked in advance and it’s all covered by the one fee.
🤞🏼 for you 😘
Thankyou 💖
How is everyone holding up? I’m 8 days past and feeling so many things and the waiting is really starting to get to me. Googling symptoms left and right. I’m trying to make it to Monday the 5th for my beta but feeling like I might have and test 10days past.
I’m day 7. Thought I would test at the weekend on day 8 or 9 but now it’s close I’m really not sure… is your BETA day 9? Mines not till day 10
Mine is day 11 (day 10 is a Sunday and clinic is closed).
Sorry I seem to have baby brain already!!
I am the same but have been told to wait until Thursday which is forever!
I'm on day 9... Definitely going to test tomorrow as OTD is Tuesday and can't face testing then going in to school to teach 🤯 I've got some symptoms but who knows...
I’m going to test tomorrow too as I’m starting to get meh about it now and have some crampy feelings ☹️
Progesterone and estrogen are 🤬 Got everything crossed for you 🤗✨
Right back at you! I’m trying desperately to stay positive 💖
Fingers crossed for your both!!
Are all 3 of us testing tomorrow?
Good luck!!! Finger crossed xxx
Let’s have 3 positives!! 🤞🏼💖
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I’m day 11 tomorrow and have also decided to test tomorrow! My it’s us Monday but can’t face work if it’s negative if want a heads up!
Fingers crossed for us all xx
I’m only day 8 tomorrow, so BETA is Monday and POAS Wednesday. But I’m starting to lose my positivity.
I’m 🤞🏼 🙏🏼 for us all 💖
Good luck all. Try to stay positive Doodlebug23 xx I’m on day 8 so one day ahead of you, dreading Tuesday!
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Good luck everyone 🙏🏼❤️💐 I am going to stay strong and wait a few more days xxx
Caved and tested early. Wish I hadn’t now… BFN. I know I’m only day 8, and used a cheap out of date strip test…. But surely something would show by now?? 😓😓
Sending you a big hug and praying things change for you. You deserve this so much ♥️ xx
Thankyou x
If it's an out of date test then try again tomorrow with a new one maybe? It's still early... Was it your first wee?Don't beat yourself up about testing early, totally normal to want to know what is going on in your body after everything you've been through.
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I sound like a nutter don’t I… out of date test on day 8 ☹️ And no I went to the loo at 4.30am and this was 8am. I’m an idiot aren’t I ☹️ I’ve started having cramps like period yesterday so I caved and tested. X
Sorry to hear this lovely but for the cycle that gave me my little boy I tested with an out of date test and it was negative. A day later using a newly bought one showed positive so don’t count yourself out just yet. Love and happy vibes to you xxx
Thankyou so much! 💖
Keep the faith hun, it is still early and could still change, you have the positive vibes of all your souls sisters here too xx
Thankyou so much. I need to try and stay positive don’t I. 💖
Yes… still have time xx
Yes and if positive is too hard then maybe go down a Step to just staying at least ‘open’ because it is so early! Following this post and sending you and all other ladies on this journey so much love and wishes for a happy ending. ❤️
I’ve just organised seeing a couple of friends and cooking a roast tomorrow. Trying to distract myself….
Thankyou so much 💖
Hi doodlebug don’t count yourself out just yet , still a bit early , there’s a chance it could be late implantation and too early to show on home test. Sending you a big hug I hope you get the miracle that you deserve xx
Thankyou. I know I’m going everything I’d tell others not to… todays day 28 of my cycle too and just feels like AF being held off by peogesterone 😓 x
Sorry to hear this. I'm day 9 and tested today too and it's negative 😭 I'm like you and had a wee in the night so not technically first urine but still counting myself out
It’s so crap 😓😓😓
I’m so sorry to hear this. Like everyone said it’s still early and faulty tests are terrible! I took a faulty test the one time I got pregnant that showed negative and took another one with the same wee and it was positive. It does matter! I’m still holding hope for you! 💕
Omg really???! Feel like a complete t**t for using an out of date one. Think I’ve lost the plot 😓😓
No don’t feel that way at all! I did it too!
Funny how you do stuff that sounds bonkers when you tell someone else!
Bless you Doodlebug23, it is out of date strip and my clinic advised to wait for test day for time needed to get clear results.
People can have late implantation and urine test aren't reliable as blood test. I've just read a post where women got late implantation now on 3ww
I've never tested early sorry I can't advise on the results. If you don't have positive it is heartbreaking. You've done everything, reading all your post on this thread you've done brilliantly. If result is negative turn to clinic for advice as they're wonderful resource. Right now take care of yourself, get some rest.
Can you contact your clinic today for chat? You have some days until blood test that will give some light to the key results.
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I know my clinic won’t accept the result till OTD which isn’t till Weds next week. 😓
Same here, hence I don't test. However I did watch video and they say urine tests are not reliable and reason to wait for two weeks is that HCG levels sometimes don't raise enough to be detected also women can have late implantation.
I don't want to give any false hope to anyone, there tended to be variables in play until 2 wk is up.
Lots of hugs 💗💗🫂🫂🫂
My clinic say bloods day 10 or POAS day 12. I’d rather bloods but arguing with receptionist at doctors for a blood form or paying £60 for nothing when funds are already drained is even more stressful 😓
I can sympathise, I already feel raw about how NHS iced me out of any support and treatment related to my fertility. I've felt even if they offered subsided blood test will be something they could offer.
I've tried not to think about amount I spend on blood tests. I've spent £75 on blood test Thursday for progesterone and royal mail messed up and I still don't have results I needed Thursday and I'm facing further £105 for hcg and progesterone on next Thursday.
Given you used out of date test, even when in date those urine tests can give false positive and false negative.
You're doing the right thing, see friends, make lovely Sunday roast. If you feel strong take another in date pregnancy test if your concerned take time to rest up and wait for test day. Either way results on Wednesday will provide details for clinic.
I have prayed for you, having to be strong willed. Whatever comes you'll see it through. I'm nothing special on my six round now, six years, it's taken its toll but we're made of rubber so we will bounce back.
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It’s so unfair isn’t it. A poxy blood test isn’t much to ask. I pay my taxes and contribute to society. Me using an out of date test is stupid I know but every penny adds up when this journey already costs so much 😳 Stupid really though.
I’m off work Tuesday so think I’ll do it then and just a final confirmation on Weds before work.
Thankyou 🙏🏼 It’s so hard this crappy journey and I’m trying to keep positive.
I just read this:
“Sweet friend, I know you're hurting. I know you feel empty because a part of you is missing...a puzzle piece is lost. But don't lose heart. God wouldn't have planted this desire in the soft fertile soil of your heart if He didn't already have plans...and plans in motion...to fulfill it. We might not be able to see how He will do it. We just need to trust that He will.”
Can’t say I’m religious but I like that 💖
I agree with the others, 8dp is still fairly early to count yourself out yet, it’s easier said than done but try and stay positive!
I did a test this morning (11dp) and another BFN, my OTD is Monday so I’m counting myself out this round! Just read the above though and will try and stay positive, I just can’t believe how much of a rollercoaster of emotions this whole process is, we’re fortunate we’ve got 4 embryos on ice so can try again, doesn’t make this negative any easier though and we’re with a private clinic so need to work out where we are going to find the endless pot of money we need! 🙈xx
Yeah I know. Just reading others testing early and getting a result I think surely something should show by now…
Sorry you’re in the same boat 😓 I’m private too but luckily it’s just meds and travel I need to find the money for as I e paid for my package. I’ve got 2 frosties left plus one further round (DE).
I’m not a gambling person so just feels like chucking money down the drain at this point 😓😓
I think it is awful and unfair. I feel exactly the same. I pay into tax system, more often I don't see what I get out of it, I'm not old, I'm not mother with child, and I'm not pregnant and thankfully generally in good health. Given NHS chose to only support women under certain age etc they could at least offer blood tests. They wouldn't help when local pharmacy wanted UK GP to check prescriptions from my Spanish clinic, saying I would have to go through referral for fertility assessment, seriously I gave up. I have signed petition to review and support women more, given NHS is struggling with maternity units I don't hold out hope.
I'm not religious but I like that quote. I think praying it way to manage the madness. My mum went through several failures before having four children. Unfortunately I met partner late in life, sex education at school was crap. My dad told me not to loose faith. After watching Tim Childs Instagram, he is right it's absolutely numbers game. He acknowledged emotional physical and financial stress going through it.
As we wait for bus in Alicante to return home, my partner and I sat and stared out to the sea in the beach. We reflected on our journey, so many low points. We've never got to FET until we switched to DE. When I saw Gyno he looked at me somber in2018 said about moving straight to DE, it took until 2022 before we took the decision. IVF is long arguous journey, now big chapter in our life. What it hasn't done is break our spirit and faith within ourselves.
Whatever comes for you, me and other here, we will get to other side better because we've tried our damn hardest. Our story is not done yet. 🤞🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🫂💗
It just makes an already stressful situation worse when just small things could make such a big difference.
I really love Alicante. I find it a really relaxed and calming place.
I went straight to DE due to my age, and I think I thought I would be pregnant after only a couple of transfers, Yet here I am on transfer 6 😕
I’ve got to keep the faith that soon it is my turn. 💖
Same here, Dr felt very positive it will happen. So let's keep up the faith. 🙏🏾🤞🏾💗
I'm starting to feel ropey, I can feel sore throat coming on. Very tired, I wish the treatment could happen with two weeks sitting in Alicante on a beech. 😊🌅
Hope your feeling better having spent time with friends ❤️ we just saw a friend it took our minds away from situation x
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I thought today I could do 2 weeks in Alicante just chilling. June weather would be perfect for that!
I’ve been sneezing but I think the stress has kept bugs at bay. Hope you feel better tomorrow.
It’s nice to have the distraction of other peoples lives! X
Something to consider, holiday in the sun.
Certainly do something to relax if you can. My escapism is good blogs on YouTube.
Get lots of hugs from hubby, fingers crossed for tomorrow test, and take time off work to give yourself space.
Yeh, horrible to start feeling poorly during 2ww, I wasn't feeling stressed but IVF is taking a toll on the body. Aches, pains, breast tender, twitches, tiredness, dehydration, now sore throat...like assault cause. I think after all this, we can skip the army training and go straight to the front line...won't be any PTSD for us, we've been through trenches many of times. 💪 If my hubby moans about being tired once more I'm going to boot him up the bottom. 🙅♀️
All my money is swallowed up by bloody IVF so holiday in the sun is a lovely dream! Though I do have a friend who is desperate to just get some sun, so an apartment at the beach to just chill could be a plan!
I’m doing this solo, so hugs are coming from the dog! 🙈 And the cat follows me around like a little shadow so I’m certainly not lonely lol!
I have lots of leave to fit in before the end of March so will feel like I’ve gone part time! Lots of little jobs that always get out off to keep me occupied.
Yes I think we could most certainly cope with a hell of a lot after all the shitty stresses off IVF. I know men are emotionally involved but let’s face it usually their physical involvement is very limited!
Boot him up the bottom. So very refined of you 😂😂😂 Made me giggle!!
Bless you for doing it solo. I can understand the strength you need to dig deep and find. You are doing absolutely well. My doggie is keeping me occupied she's giving lots of love. Always reminding me she's my fur baby. Tbh, she will always be my first precious love.
I know what you mean about financial constraints. This year we won't have sunny holiday expect flights to Spain. We are considering sunny Cornwall, if your mate has place that would be worth considering.
Lots of virtual hugs. We're all here, a network of women bracing the unknown. 💓
My fur babies keep me going cause they need me as much as I need them. 💖💖
Exactly, my doggie has been coming up to me, doesn't care whatever is going on with me, she wants her hugs, food and walks. So she's bossing me about. 😂
Just saw your message about testing, if it helps, I get blood test at Randox and it’s £39 for the bundle of female hormones including progesterone. Usually comes back within 2 days and no posting, they take bloods in clinic. xxx
Thanks. I do have somewhere I can pay but it’s just £60 I could spend on meds etc x
it’s horrid that GP’s aren’t obliged to help patients going through IVF, with these most basic of tests when we are spending everything we have to pay for our own treatment and. Going through anxiety as it is. My GP are actuallly super and have willingly let me have HCG tests when I’ve had positive / feint positive tests on my journey but sadly this isn’t norm. As you say Every penny counts and I feel you and hear you. We are about to rent our flat out and go live on sofas of family of Friends for a whole year just to manage the debt accumulated over the last two years of. Treatments and various tests. All fingers and toes crossed that you have a strong positive at home before a HCG anyway. 🙏❤️
My doctors have been pretty good tbh but the explaining it all each time I transfer and want a blood test is draining ☹️ I just feel like if I can call and say I have a positive I have more fight in me to ask for bloods. But it should be a simple normal thing to be able to request!
I’m trying to gather everyone’s positions thoughts and well wishes and woman up!!! 💖
Thank you Nes1005 I will take a second look, as clinic might be out on distance from me, and I don't have a car. Thank you. 🙏🏾
still too early Doodlebug23
It’s hard to be patient when you’ve waited so long. Try to refrain from testing now and wait till OTD if you can. Medichecks and randox do blood tests like some posters on here have suggested, I totally get your frustrations about not being able to get a blood test on the nhs. Especially when you’re paying out of your pocket for everything else, every penny starts to count.
Good luck!!
I hope it’s too early… just reading others on here with an early BFP…. I think I should wait for OTD. Think I was just hoping for a miracle.
Thankyou 💖
Try stay positive Doodlebug23! Expired tests are definitely not reliable. I recall reading that pregnancy tests have an expiry date for a reason because the chemical substance in them which detects HCG no longer works after a period of time. You’re not out yet Xxx
I’m trying to keep the negative thoughts at bay. Feel like an idiot for the expired test. Should have googled like everything else! Or used common sense! X
Ugh, beta is tomorrow and I’ve lost hope. My husband had a dream that I told him I started my period and I’m not pregnant. Put me in a tailspin. Got the telltale pimple I get before my period and had period like cramps last night too but decided not to test and wait for beta. This is so hard.
My BETA is supposed to be tomorrow too. I’ve also been having period feeling cramps 😓
I really hope your husband somehow dreamt it backwards.
Someone who works for me has just tagged me in this meme on Facebook 😳😳😳☹️
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I hope he did too.
Oof that’s hard!
I’d seen it on Facebook and even thought ha that is funny to post once I get my BFP. She would be mortified if she knew the truth….
WT...F. I would not appreciate that meme.
You can untag yourself.
I have strict Facebook permission where people can tag me but won't show on my feed without permission.
I hope tomorrow goes lightly. 🙏🏾
I don’t want to react to it. She’s in my team and does regularly tag me in stuff. Sometimes stuff I think hmmmm I’m a manager and don’t think work would be too amused by it, so I just ignore.
She’s pointing it at herself as I’m the one who approves her annual leave so it’s not aimed at me re: IVF. But it does sting a bit….
Hi there, followed your journey for a few weeks. So sorry to hear about your bfn. Because it was an expired test, you may still have a chance. I'm going copy and paste the rest of my reply as a private msg x
Well it's official - negative beta today. I feel crushed even though I know I'm fortunate to have 5 more pgt-a normal embryos to try. Just the thought of going through the process again is a lot. Thankful to all you ladies and this support system.
Sorry to read this. I was determined this was our time for all of us 😓 I had my blood test yesterday. Take care of yourself. Still here as support 💖
💓💓💓here for you ❤️
Thank you… I’ve been thinking of you as well and hope you’re taking some time for yourself. I’m glad to hear you have a furry friend to love on and who can love you back!
I have a couple 😊😊
So heartbreaking Rjfguitfg, I am so rooting for all of us. Praying each morning that universe will give us a gift of life.
Take time off, sit seek out company and comfort to get morale support. Hopefully a follow up call from GP in a couple of days and letting your body recover plus fresh air walk will all nourish you.
You done amazing well to bounce back and do IVF. We're all here going through it with you.
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This is so beautiful to read. You’ve lifted my spirits in a way that I can’t describe. Thank you so much.
I’m so sorry! Give yourself time to grieve and recover. All is not lost, you have 5 more beautiful embryos waiting and although it’s scary to think about doing it all again you will find that strength I promise Xxx
Thank you all for the beautiful words and hope. My husband and I had a huge fight about all this last night (he was never keen on ivf in the first place). So I think I’m going to take some time off for myself to grieve and rethink my next steps. Thanks again everyone. I’m rooting for you all.
Sorry to read there is huge argument it's not helpful when partner is on different page to you. Do reach out to counselling if you can free via work, clinic or GP. Maybe your husband can do with counselling as well or least safe space to discuss what he feels and wants. Maybe discuss how you both can channel your feelings and actions during IVF to find a common ground and understanding.
Thank you. This is really sage and useful advice.
Sorry to read there is huge argument it's not helpful when partner is on different page to you. Do reach out to counselling if you can free via work, clinic or GP. Maybe your husband can do with counselling as well or least safe space to discuss what he feels and wants. Maybe discuss how you both can channel your feelings and actions during IVF to find a common ground and understanding.
My ex wasn’t either and so was completely unsupportive and dismissive. You do what is best for you and take care of yourself x
I'm so sorry to read this about your ex. I appreciate it!
transferred on 27th, our only fresh embryo - 2BB. My one chance on the NHS. Had to lose 8stone for it though!!
Not very hopeful at this stage! Little in the way of cramps, heavy boobs, period is now late but all of this can be put down to progesterone and have worn myself out with googling!
I will not test until 10th although It is complete torture. Head in the sand until you can’t back out! SushiTilly was that a clinic in Alicante? I am looking this up myself… have everything crossed for all of you.
Try and stay positive! It’s so harsh that any sign means nothing!! I did BETA yesterday 😐 My clinic is also in Alicante 😊
Doodlebug23 - lots of hugs 💗💗 🫂 thinking of you. Xx
Yes, my clinic is based in Alicante. My Beta test is Thursday at moment I feel unwell with cold and sore throat. I'm feeling awfully tired.
Fingers crossed.
Whatever the results were all here to support. You've done so well to change your lifestyle and lucky to have NHS treatment. I was iced out from NHS and found strength to get brave to go abroad and they're so lovely. For now, keep up self care, get to results day, speak with GP about the results.
I've prayed for everyone this morning.
Yes, my clinic was in Alicante. So easy to get there, lots of places to stay nearby just near the beach. Going to Alicante and treatment is easy but, it's freaking 2ww...omg...I don't want to test.
Hey ladies, just wanted to share some info. Some of you have probably already listened to the Big Fat Negative podcasts on Spotify but I’ve only started listening to them today and I am really enjoying them so thought I would share for those who haven’t already discovered them Xx
Hey Doodlebug23 How are you today? Been thinking of you and hope your doggos are taking good care of you xxx
Burying my head in the sand! 🙈
I'm struggling this morning, test day today. Out of nowhere I burst out crying. Life has been hard, confronting this moment is hard. I'm so tired of being low.
We are all here. Have you tested? I’ve just buried my head in the sand and not tested - just waiting for BETA…. 😐
My test this afternoon. I won't get results until tomorrow. I can understand sense of avoidance. On DE cycle it's only part I find hard. Never had positive anything in IVF except thick uterus. Do you know when your results come? I'm upset as my body is totally normal with sign of nothing. X
I’ve still not got my results from Monday though it was late afternoon, NHS, and I know what they will be…. X
Wow, glad NHS is paying for your test. Normally call to surgery as they probably have results but require GP to interpret. Hopefully they'll call soon. I'm about to walk to private clinic and get my test done. Horrid rainy day xx
Good luck 🙏🏼💖
My test this afternoon. I won't get results until tomorrow. I can understand sense of avoidance. On DE cycle it's only part I find hard. Never had positive anything in IVF except thick uterus. Do you know when your results come? I'm upset as my body is totally normal with sign of nothing. X
I’ve had my beta BFN. Hoping everyone else who’s commenting on this thread gets their amazing ending to this tortuous journey 💖
Ah I’m so sorry Doodlebug23! I’m down in the trench with you, my urine test this morning was negative. I have to do a blood test (home kit) on Monday but already know it will be going the same way. This was our last frozen embryo so it’s back to the drawing board and having to do a fresh cycle again. Just absolutely gutted.
Oh I’m so sorry 😔 Take care of yourself. Onwards and upwards to the next cycle. Our time WILL come 💖
Oh Doodlebug23 that's heartbreaking news. Hug your furry dog they're massive comfort. ❤️🫂🫂
If you ever want to chat reach out. We're all on this journey together. This torturous journey. Hope you have all time and peace you need to heal.
When you are ready get call with GP and ask everything you want to know. You've done your very best. You are amazing and strong. ❤️❤️💗
Dog is just being his usual doey eyed warm bundle of patient just being there and tolerating cuddles 🥰
My cat woke when I did at stupid o’clock this morning and came and cuddled up right next to me purring her little head off 🥰
I’m lucky I have some leave to use up before the end of March. Time to get healthy, and declutter. The house and also maybe my mind!
I have next consultation booked. I’m just hoping they have some more options as felt like they finally threw everything at it this time but still 😔😔 x
My dog is same, tolerate cuddles and reminding me I have her, she is my saviour. Silly puppyhead want to play tug of war with squeaky toy.
Decluttering is good idea. I have holiday next week, time to tidy up winter leaves, and plant some new bulbs as well as declutter and fix up elements of the house. All good chores to keep us moving.
Whilst we wait to dwell into next cycle, taking time to self, silence, light and fun is very much in order.
All very best for call with clinic. I have one lined up on Monday, in anticipation of next steps. 💗🙏🫂
Aw My boy is 15 so it’s mainly sleeping and mad 10 mins every now and again for him 💖
Good luck with your call 🤞🏼 x
Thank you. Mine is end of next week. I'm feeling weak and tired at the moment. Worst bit is coming off the drugs. All after affects. At least I have next week off work. Chance to work on myself, wellbeing, health and mental health.
My doggie is going to have to put up with all my hugs.
I wish we could all be together to help each other and heal. Xx
I’m still waiting for the massive crash after coming off all the drugs. I had the low of the definitive negative but I think now I’m sort of in denial. I’ve been off work so I think the test will be Monday when I have to cope with people and can’t just hide in my own little bubble.
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Thank you. Mine is end of next week. I'm feeling weak and tired at the moment. Worst bit is coming off the drugs. All after affects. At least I have next week off work. Chance to work on myself, wellbeing, health and mental health.
My doggie is going to have to put up with all my hugs.
I wish we could all be together to help each other and heal. Xx
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