So I’ve been doing IVF for about 6 years and no luck as yet. I had a cycle with a fresh - bled before OTD, then a FET - failed to thaw. 2nd cycle used ICSI, got 5 embryos. 4 BFPs and 1 BFN. BFP’s ended at 5 weeks, 7 weeks, chemical and one that was just a pregnancy sac at viability scan. I’ve had ERA/EMMA/ALICE testing done and earlier this year I had a hydrosalpinx removed. Due to the latter, I’ve not had a transfer for nearly 2 years but have just done another full cycle. 24 eggs resulted in 14 embryos - had PGTA testing and was left with 6 top grade (all 10,9 or 8) genetically normally embryos. 10 days ago I had a grade 10, day 5 but already hatching embryo transferred. OTD is tomorrow!
Thank you so much if you have got this far!!
I had forgotten just how hard the ‘2ww’ is! The first half I seemed to sail through but now I’m questioning everything!! I’ve been getting some mild cramps, but mostly at night which is after my Lubion injection so could be that.
I’ve been getting some nausea while still being hungry and today I’m soooooo tired, like really really tired!
I’m so, so scared to test in the morning. Every test day in the past I’ve had a friend with me but no one actually knows the date I’m testing this time as I wanted to do it on my own. I hate myself for getting my hopes up that this nausea & tiredness could be a good sign and am already just dreading the heartbreak in the morning if it’s negative 💔
I told myself I’d stay off Google but the closer it’s got to OTD, the more I’m on it!
I’m not entirely sure what I want from posting this. I guess maybe just someone might understand this horrible feeling or maybe I’ll just feel better for getting it all out?!?
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hi, I can definitely relate to how you feel about the 2ww. I found it horrible too. I’m sorry you’ve had such a tough time. I really really hope this cycle brings you success. It sounds like you have really good numbers and a really good result from the PGT testing. I didn’t ever have enough embryos to test, so you are doing really well. Just try and hang in there, everything crossed for tomorrow. You are not on your own xx 🍀🍀
Thank you. I literally came on to read these replies while waiting the 3 minutes for the test! I woke up at 3am with such bad cramps and then at 6am and had a bad belly, was convinced it was over. I have just tested though and it’s positive. But, it’s faint. It shouldn’t be faint…..this far along with a hatching embryo surely it should be a proper dark line! Not sure how to feel now - I’ve just done a digital one too so waiting on that one as I type xx
OMG the hugest congratulations! I was reading your original post and about to send well wishes then saw this! So incredibly happy for you! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy xxx
Thank you it’s been so hard! I just got a faint positive - I don’t feel great though as I’m worried how faint it is and at 11dp5dt I feel like I should be darker xx
🩷🩷 still a positive test though, the darkness often doesn’t mean that much on some tests. My clinic OTD wasn’t until day 13. Will you have a beta blood too? Good news, I’m so pleased for you x
Thank you so much. My clinic doesn’t do bloods, will just be booked in for a scan in about 3 weeks. I’ve got one more normal (not digital) test so I’m planning on doing that one on Thursday and hopefully seeing a darker line xx
I think testing a lot seems to cause more stress than anything. I only tested on test day - although I did a few brands to compare. I think you have the right idea! When it all goes ok you’ll regret not trying to enjoy every part x
Oh sorry I meant that the photo was taken in daylight but they’re still the tests from 6am! It was super hard but I managed to wait till OTD before testing.
I have one more test that I’m going to do in a couple of days but if it’s still positive, I’ll just wait for the scan which is on 19th! 😀
Was just going to wish you luck when I saw your update! Fantastic news ❤️ I know people always say a line is a line but I was in your position last week and seeing other people’s dark lines sent me into a tailspin so can totally empathise. At 13dp5dt last week I had a clear line but it was still pretty faint. It did get darker over the next few days but not super dark and nowhere near the control line. I’ve had bloods done and my levels are consistent with a viable pregnancy so I’ve officially stepped away from the tests. Just wanted to say that a faint test is still a positive so hope you can try to enjoy having some hope. The nurse told me that hcg levels have such a huge range and can vary so much from woman to woman and even the same woman for different pregnancies. And then there’s different tests, different batches of the same tests, hydration levels (you can see I’ve driven myself nuts with this!)
Really hope this is the start of a new chapter for you ❤️ best of luck for the coming weeks and months!
Congratulations all!! I am in the same position as you - I had a faint second line too and didn't somehow trust it even though I knew rationally it did mean positive... Only early days for me still and my clinic doesn't seem fussed about blood test, so I'm just going to try and enjoy this time for now and keep my fingers crossed.
This is exactly how I felt, it just didn’t seem like a ‘real’ positive. I know, such early days but trying to enjoy it now too. Mine don’t do bloods as standard but offered to do them when I rang them in a total mess. The wait for those was anxiety inducing to but the results have helped me trust that it’s even possible now. (Had a mmc earlier in the year so trust in my body and tests was at an all time low). Here’s to hope! 🤞
Thanks both and many congratulations to you both!! Part of me doesn’t want to test again and just enjoy it but whether it gets darker or disappears completely- at least I’ll know 🤷🏼♀️ xx
I think your test line looks great, mine were lighter at my OTD & I also got 1-2 wks on my digital. My little boy is sat in my arms just now - 4 weeks old x wishing you so much love & luck x
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do you not think a faint line means it’s not real though? 
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