*Sensitive* OTD BFP

[BabyDust23]

Today is our official test day and I can’t believe I’m writing this but we have our BFP, and our first dye stealer on the first response. This was our third transfer and last embryo. I don’t feel how I thought I would feel, I don’t feel excited yet, I’m just filled with anxiety like I’m waiting for something to go wrong. I wake up every morning and the first thing I do is check that my boobs are still sore. I know I need to relax and try not to worry but it’s easier said than done. Now we have the two week wait ahead of us for the viability scan. Maybe if everything goes well with the scan then i will feel a bit more reassured? I have been testing since 5dp6dt and today is 13dp6dt, the lines have got darker every two days and that is the only thing keeping me sane at the minute, it’s the reassurance I need. My clinic don’t test Beta so I have no idea on my levels.

Has anyone got and tips for coping over the next two weeks whilst waiting for the scan?

Pictures in commmets for anyone looking for line progression as I know I did. I got the 1-2weeks on a clear blue digital at 6dpt, and 2-3 weeks at 11dpt (although didn’t test inbetween with digital). Also my tests have always seemed darker in the afternoons than fmu.

What I did differently for this transfer, I took canesflor vaginal probiotics prior to transfer, as well as BioGaia gastrus tablets, buscopan on and after transfer date, we used embryo glue for the first time, and continued the daily prenatal vitamins (pregnacare) as well as Vitamin D supplement.

I wish you all the best of luck and babydust to you ✨

[BabyDust23]

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[Sweethear in reply to BabyDust23]

Wow congratulations

[BabyDust23 in reply to Sweethear]

Thank you ☺️ x

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Looks great- congratulations Just try to keep yourself busy - eat well - drink plenty of fluids Continue with any meds you were given as directed

Take care

Janet-Partner

[BabyDust23 in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thank you will do x

[Christianbaby]

Looks good Relax, breathe. I know it can get crazy when awaiting for that scan. Find things to do that can keep you busy and distracted. Wishing you the best! x

[BabyDust23 in reply to Christianbaby]

Thank you x

[neonpg]

Wow look at that progression! This is so positive. For reference for my pregnancy in Dec I got 1-2 weeks on a clearblue at 11dpt so it's really encouraging that you've already got 2-3 weeks on the same day. I'm keeping everything crossed for you!

[BabyDust23 in reply to neonpg]

Thank you x

[Leii9]

Congratulations x

[BabyDust23 in reply to Leii9]

Thank you ☺️ x

[Purple_skies]

Congrats!

[BabyDust23 in reply to Purple_skies]

Thank you ☺️x

[Katerun115]

Congratulations!! The lines getting stronger is such a positive sign. The wait is really hard but as others have said try to stay healthy and keep occupied. Some pharmacies offer private beta tests but these tend to be expensive and usually only meaningful to get two done two days apart to check for doubling of levels.

[BabyDust23 in reply to Katerun115]

Thank you ☺️ x

[Doodlebug23]

congratulations!!! 💖

Jeez that’s a lot of tests!! I only did 4 on OTD. Just different brands I had in the cupboard to see the difference. I got 2-3 weeks on clear blue 12dp5dt. On 10dp5dt my HCG was 79 and at 14dp5dt it was 636. So your 2-3 weeks was about the same time as mine, and I’ve seen others only get 1-2 weeks at that point so 😊😊😊

I got another BETA done at 17dp5dt as I needed to see it and it had shot up to over 5,000. I was lucky my GP agreed to give me a blood form. You could ask your GP - nothing to lose. For me seeing the HCG in the wait for viability scan really helped. Other than that burying my head in the sand and trying not to think about it was all that helped me 🙈

My clinic said to get a scan at 6 weeks but I waited till 7 weeks to be sure I’d see the heartbeat as I couldn’t cope with having to go back again a week later. X

[BabyDust23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Thank you ☺️

I know so many tests, after my last bfp my tests lines weren’t getting any darker so doing them is the only thing to give me reassurance. I’m glad I tested early though as last time it gave me the pre-warning too, otherwise I would’ve got the bfp on test day and not known that they weren’t progressing if that makes sense.

Wow thank you for sharing your beta with me. That sounds great! You did very well to wait to 7 weeks by choice. But I bet it’s all worth it when you get to hear that little heartbeat 🥰

Congratulations on your BFP too and I wish you all the best with your pregnancy 😁xx

[Doodlebug23 in reply to BabyDust23]

Makes total sense. When you are going through this you are so much more aware of what’s going on and that can go wrong 😟

Good luck to you too!!! 💖

[Vix12345]

Congratulations! Could I ask what the buscopan is for please and when you take it? X

[BabyDust23 in reply to Vix12345]

Thank you ☺️ The buscopan is to help stop uterine contractions after embryo transfer. To be honest I found this on my own research and it doesn’t harm the embryo so I thought why not as I read others had successful pregnancies after using this. I took 20mg before setting off to the clinic, then 10mg twice a day for the following 3 days x

[Vix12345 in reply to BabyDust23]

Thank you for replying. It's always lovely to hear success stories! X

[Conceivingblee]

Congratulations. Sending you lots of strength to get through to scan. Can I ask why buscopan. Was this a clinic suggestion? What's the theory behind it. TIA . Mandy x

[BabyDust23 in reply to Conceivingblee]

Thank you ☺️ The buscopan is to help stop uterine contractions after embryo transfer. To be honest I found this on my own research and it doesn’t harm the embryo so I thought why not as I read others had successful pregnancies after using this. I took 20mg before setting off to the clinic, then 10mg twice a day for the following 3 days x

[Systema23]

many congratulations for your BFP. It’s ok to not feel how you expected too. I was exactly the same as you right up until I could feel those reassuring kicks. It is perfectly natural.

My advice is do anything that relieves the anxiety. In my case it was continuing with pregnancy tests if needed and after the viability scan I also went for a private scan until my first maternity scan.

And don’t be too hard on yourself for not feeling how you expect too. Every person on this forum has went through a physical and psychological assault to fight for their right to be parents. Every one of us are warriors and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It’s ok to be a little scared now that dream is within your grasp, but try and lean on your support network and vent when you need too. Don’t keep everything bottled up x

[BabyDust23 in reply to Systema23]

Thank you so much ☺️ this is great advice as I do tend to keep things bottled up. I’m don’t usually suffer with anxiety but this last week has been torture, and like you say it does help to ease the anxiety by taking tests for that reassurance x

[Stylishinsa]

Wow such good news all the best keep busy .. maybe a movie or series … wishing you all the best 💕

[BabyDust23 in reply to Stylishinsa]

Thank you ☺️ x

[Natasha2012]

congratulations! I got my bfp last week , third transfer last embryo just like you 😁 I also took cannesflor prior to transfer . I know how you feel . You have waited so long , dreamt about seeing that second line and then it’s like worrying about the scan .. it’s all normal after such a journey. Things will relax as things progress 🥰 lots of love xxx

[BabyDust23 in reply to Natasha2012]

Thank you so much ☺️ and congratulations to you too! Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy xx 🥰

[Eloquentia]

Congratulations! I am so happy to read your good news The anxiety never really goes away but it does subside. Try to take it one day at a time, celebrate each milestone and get yourself a pregnancy day-by-day book to focus your mind on the huge positive development! xx

[BabyDust23 in reply to Eloquentia]

Thank you so much ☺️ that is a great idea too xx

[Daughterofaking]

Congratulations xx

[BabyDust23 in reply to Daughterofaking]

Thank you ☺️ xx

[Rosesssss]

Many congratulations...such a good news ..look after yourself ..🎊

[BabyDust23 in reply to Rosesssss]

Thank you ☺️ x

[Honeynut37]

Congratulations 🎉 my last embryo baby has just turned 4, but I can so easily remember all the feelings and anxieties you are feeling right now. I worked out a way of coping by allowing myself an hour every day where I permitted myself to just dream of the baby growing inside me- I shut out all negative thoughts and the need to keep my expectations in check.

I just thought, dammit this might be as pregnant as I ever get to be, or it could all end tomorrow and I won't have even enjoyed any of it.

So I wouldn't allow my fears and need to protect my heart dominate every waking moment. I clawed back an hr a day just for me and the tincy tiny growing baby inside to enjoy being together.

I knew I'd be heartbroken if it ended whether I tried to protect my heart or whether I fully enjoyed it - so I struck this balance with myself.

And with each passing scan I felt braver and braver.

Mind you right up to my 40week scan I kept expecting the men in white coats to wheel me off as if I'd dreamed up the whole pregnancy and there was just belly and no baby🙈😂

But dreams do come true, I pinch her every day to check she's real, and she definitely is 😂😂

Good luck

[BabyDust23 in reply to Honeynut37]

Thank you so much ☺️ that sounds like such a good idea, it’s so true that you never know what will happen so it’s best to enjoy it while I can and just pray that everything continues to go well. Thank you for this 🥰xx

[Blessed5510]

congratulations!!!

[BabyDust23 in reply to Blessed5510]

Thank you ☺️ x