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Any tips on how to cope with this?

I had my first FET last Thursday (8th) and am desperately trying not to symptom spot, or google! But keep finding myself researching things like, implantation bleeding and why I have not had it.

This week is going to feel very long!

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Hi, everyone is different so you may not get any symptoms. Keep yourself busy by seeing family or loyal friends. Go out for a meal or go cinema to kill time.

I can never wait so have tested early because I always have pregnancy tests on standby. I learned to manage my expectations. If it's difficult for you, just say to yourself that you waiting to start a new cycle next week and that this transfer never happened. Otherwise you will end up constantly checking your phone for answers, hope and reassurance.

I understand the frustration and anxiety you may be going through.

Did you have a day 3 or 5 transfer?

Wishing you success x

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GemRim in reply to Londonlady2024

Thank you for this, really appreciate it. It was a day 5.

Thank you ❤️

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Londonlady2024 in reply to GemRim

You're welcome, honestly I totally understand. If you do test early, just manage your expectations and be kind to yourself. If you can wait, then please do so and keep busy. Forget your phone x

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jinis

I never had implantation bleeding with my current pregnancy, so try not to worry too much about the presence/absence of symptoms at this stage - I know it's easier said than done!

I tested early at 7dpt5d as I personally want to know more than less, but of course everyone is different.

Keeping myself busy with stuff like work, socialising, light exercise also helped. Wishing you all the best x

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GemRim in reply to jinis

Thank you! X

we are in exactly the same situation

We had Our transfer on the same day too 😊

I’m the same as you find myself googling all sorts it’s the worst isn’t it

Good luck xxx

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GemRim in reply to

Ah thank you - best of luck to you too! Xx

in regards to transfer I tested early a few times last times and I didn’t get a very weak positive until the day before the clinic told me to do a test and I had absolutely no symptoms at all… my daughter is 19 months old now xxx

I’m desperate to test early now but even though I know it’s far too early 😂

And im googling like mad even though I know there’s a good chance I’ll have absolutely no symptoms again 😂

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Steadman80 in reply to

I’ve had to charge my phone twice already today due to the googling xx

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lol when I was pregnant with my daughter, I had absolutely no symptoms so I don’t know why I do it to myself haha

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What day are you down to test? Xx

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A week today

What about you?

I didn’t get a positive last time until two days before so I will probably do a test on Monday xxxc

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I tested it before then last time, but always got negatives so it’s pointless doing in my opinion xxx

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Steadman80 in reply to

So I transferred on the 8th and my clinic wants a blood test on Saturday xx

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GemRim in reply to Steadman80

I transferred the 8th and my clinic have advised to test on Monday. X

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Steadman80 in reply to GemRim

They are all so different aren’t they. They said blood test Saturday or urine test Monday xx

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I’m guessing you might get a very faint line on Monday depending on the test 😊 I feel super confident 80% of the time haha best of luck

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When do you think the earliest time the test might show and what brand of test do you recommend to test with? Xx

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A blood test? Never heard of this before. Are you based in the uk? We never do blood tests to test things here in the uk x

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Spanish clinic but I live in the UK xx

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Hi xxx how come you went to a Spanish clinic if you don’t mind me asking

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Steadman80 in reply to

Cheaper. Better results. Donor eggs x

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I will have to look into it if I’m not successful this time, but I have everything crossed so let’s see how this one goes xx

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Fingers crossed for you 💗 xx

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How are you getting on today?

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Steadman80 in reply to

Stark white negative 😭 xx

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I still think it’s too early to be testing?

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I’ve no idea. My clinic have asked for a blood test tomorrow so I wanted to prepare myself xx

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All I know is last time with my successful IVF. I got a very very very pale positive 10 days past the transfer XXX let me know how you get on

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Steadman80 in reply to

I suppose they did say to test on Monday with a pregnancy test but I don’t understand why they would ask for the bloods tomorrow as surely it would show on the urine test too?

Thank you for sharing that. Are you holding out to test? Xxx

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I would’ve thought they are doing a blood test to check your oestrogen and progesterone levels. Been honest X I went for a blood test last week for the same reason.

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and if my levels were low, they were going to change my medication. X

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I’m going to test first thing on Monday morning then I think that’s a realistic time for me to know. So yeah I’m gonna hold out till then X it’s my birthday on Tuesday as well so want to either prepare myself or have a nice birthday

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Steadman80 in reply to

My clinic have emailed me to say disregard any pregnancy test results until Monday so you are right holding out xx

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If you get a positive test I would consider it as the start of something being honest xxx

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I had the most random symptom last time and this time… I had a really bad sore throat.. so odd x have you had anything?

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Steadman80 in reply to

No I had a blood test two days prior to transferred my progesterone which was nearly 60. They never check my oestrogen levels xx

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Sorry I missed this message back - ooops xxx

Maybe it’s that then. I’m not sure. Did you have the blood test yesterday? I’ve got my fingers crossed for you x

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Heyuu

Currently in 2ww and no symptoms too. Tried testing since 7dpt5d. Negative. Can only hope for the best

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Steadman80 in reply to Heyuu

I really hope you get your positive xx

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GemRim in reply to Heyuu

Best of luck x

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Steadman80

I transferred on the 8th too. I go for bloods on Saturday xx

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Heyuu in reply to Steadman80

Hope everything looking good for you!

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hey how are you getting on x

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Gempuddleduck

How are you getting on Gem?

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Heyuu

Not hopeful. My BT is on Tues. Still seeing negatives for HPT. I shall prepare for the next∼

What do you mean by Bt? X

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