Girls I don't know where to begin. I was a day late but I put it down to the stress of my beloved cat dying and the last failed round 6 weeks ago.
But as per mad-ivf-woman rules I took a test anyhow to put myself out of my misery and see the shock of my life
Butttt, at 43 years of age with 5 failed transfers, the last one hit me really hard and I totally gave up - I was drinking, came off all my vitamins including folic etc and now this has happened. Of course now I'm kicking myself, I never expected it to happen!!!
Hopefully heading to the clinic today for an hcg and we will see what happens. With so much heartache behind me and bad luck, I'm not even holding out hope. I know the risks
Pray for me
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Hey Joey, wishing you so much luck for your HCG test today. Experiencing ongoing heartache for a prolonged period makes it so hard to have hope and confidence but there is every chance and I am sending you lots of luck and hopeful vibes x x
Period-like pains can be really normal, there seems to be a whole range of symptoms or lack of symptoms - both are normal. I see you'll get your result tomorrow so I will take the opportunity to wish you tons of luck for it. Thank you for your lovely words as well, such a long long way to go and yes a massive shock but am keeping everything crossed x x
This such lovely news. I’m so happy for you after the hard journey you’ve had definitely well deserved. Wishing you the best with your pregnancy. Lots of women in their 40s have healthy babies. I had my youngest daughter at 40 and she’s very healthy 2 year old . Xx
Congratulations! This happened to me just before my 40th and am now feeding a healthy newborn. I never expected it and was about to have another FET after the last one failed and enjoying myself/drowning my sorrows a little too much beforehand. Panicked about that and not being on meds etc but my consultant said I didn't need meds for a natural pregnancy although I could take progesterone and aspirin if I wanted to (had progesterone levels checked and all good so didn't take anything) and as the placenta doesn't take over until later, diet and drinking shouldn't affect the baby in the first few weeks so that was a massive relief. Start on the folic acid and vit d, maybe get progesterone checked at the same time as HCG and breathe, it can all be fine x
omg !! This is wonderful news ! Wishing you a smooth and healthy pregnancy xx it’s amazing to read these stories , I know of a few people that have had the same lovely surprise after years of struggle, nature can work magics xx wishing you all the best of luck xx
Wow, what a rollercoaster of emotions! I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved cat and for everything you’ve been through with the failed rounds. But seeing that positive test must have been the shock of a lifetime!
It’s amazing how life can surprise us when we least expect it. Try to stay hopeful and take things one day at a time. Cheering you on and sending you tons of positive thoughts and prayers. x
Congratulations! This is amazing news. I've been following your posts and I am so sorry about your cat. I will be praying for you. 🙏Take it easy and lots of self care. X
Hi babes, thanks so much for checking in with me. I've been too scared to update for fear of jinxing it but my hcg almost tripled over the 2 days so going in the right direction 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 feeling like I'm in a dream, surreal, can't believe it, grateful, terrified, confused, you name it.
I'm just so (understandably) worried as the only symptoms I've had are cramping and even that's subsided. Midwife didn't seem too worried. I just feel totally normal, boobs only sore when i poke them and a little thirsty but that's it. 5+2 today by my calculations so I know it's still early for symptoms but can't help but worry its all stopped. I've never wanted to vomit as much in my life!
Booked in for an early scan at the end of next week so will have to just limp along until then 🤯
Oh Joey! That's wonderful news. Yes I imagine you are feeling so many different things and posting is scary because you feel you might break the spell (I promise it doesn't work like that though!). Keeping my fingers crossed for your first scan and sending hugs xxx
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hope then crushed dreams. HCG 134 drop to 52 . 
Sensitive, she is here 💕
Someone tell me I'm being crazy
Sensitive. Please share positive stories with me. Early second trimester worries 
