So its now day 5 post embryo transfer and I can’t help but feel as though we aren’t going to get the outcome we’re hoping for. I know we won’t know anything for sure until taking the scheduled pregnancy test, but I’m having a harder time with the wait than I expected.
The first day or 2 I had some cramping, which I assume was due to the procedure, but since then I don’t seem to have had any symptoms in particular. I have felt tired, achey and emotional, but that’s to be expected.
I’m going to work, we had a day out yesterday, I’m resting as and when I can, and trying to keep my routine fairly normal. So I’m trying to keep myself and my mind occupied, but I still can’t seem to stop wondering and worrying about every little potential sign (or lack of it)
Certain symptoms I’ve read can be a sign of both success and failure, so it’s not overly helpful. I can’t seem to stop myself from trying to find any information that may be a clear cut sign.
Any advice or tips for not going stir crazy during the 2 week wait? And any advice regarding symptoms or in my case the lack of?
Thank you.
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CocoDisney I completely understand how you are feeling. I'm also in the same position. I'm due to take the PT on Thursday and completely scared to do so. I've done a lot of baking and experimenting with recipes and walking my dogs to keep busy especially as we are very limited to what we can do during the 2ww. You are not alone and it's completely normal to feel anxious about symptoms and lack of them. I know it's easy said then done but try not do Google too much it doesn't help and I'm one for doing this too. I'm trying to find happy success stories when my mind wanders in search of answers as it gives me hope. Take care xx
Hello, just dropping in to say I had a positive result post transfer after zero symptoms, nothing at all so try and stay positive although I know it’s difficult, but why shouldn’t it work and be your turn. I also read somewhere which helped me that most people don’t get any symptoms and they don’t have anything to write about so try not to listen to all the noise on the internet as it’s so one sided. Wishing you all the luck x
Thank you Bristolballoonfan. I’m happy for you that you had a positive result post transfer.
I have had some cramping today, but once again I’ve read that it can be both a positive or a negative sign, so I’m none the wiser. I know I shouldn’t really keep googling, as it’s not giving me any clear answers and just worries me more.
I suppose I need to try to keep busy, and try to stay patient, which as you know is much easier said than done x
I wrote a similar post a few weeks ago, it’s so hard to stay positive and distract yourself when it feels like you’re out of the race. I did get a positive so lack of symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean it hasn’t worked, really hope that it has for you🤞 I have no tips on not going stir crazy as drove myself completely nuts with it all!
Yes, I’ve had a few pains that feel more like low twinging/pulling. Have you? I’ve also had lower back pain today.
It’s just so hard to know what it all means, and if these things are normal or not. But I suppose we’re all different, and none of us can know until the day we take the test. 2 weeks of worry and wondering really isn’t nice. I’m Day 6 today, and I’m just trying to tell myself it’s out of my hands, and to try and keep my mind occupied, so I don’t drive myself completely insane!
I’ve had exactly the same thoughts. One day I feel completely negative and convinced the symptoms are a bad sign, the next I have a hopeful feeling that the symptoms are a positive sign. The wait and fear of the unknown, are certainly harder than I anticipated x
I’m not too bad thank you. I’m still struggling not to read something into every single little twinge/ache, or perhaps lack of symptoms. Also can’t seem to stop googling questions, thinking I’ll all of a sudden have some miracle answer to all my doubts and fears. I’m trying not to, but I can’t seem to help myself.
Yes I agree, the doubts and questions are just all consuming aren’t they.
I read somewhere that you should expect the worst, but hope for the best. I’m trying to think that way, but it’s really really hard. The wait is just agonising. I just try to remind myself that what will be will be, and at this stage there isn’t very much we can do to alter the outcome.
I really wish you all the best for tomorrow, and if you feel like you’d like to message me, regardless of the result, please feel free to do so x
So I’m 42, and I was told I have a very low egg count (due to my age) I was also told I have a very low chance of conceiving naturally, and only 1-5% chance of conceiving through IVF. So I have been made aware that a positive outcome for us, using my own eggs is very low. But due to my age, for my partner and I, it’s a case of now or never. We have to at least try, or we’ll never know and always wonder ‘what if’
It’s our 2nd cycle (the first was stopped before egg retrieval, due to the follicles not growing/developing to adequate size) This time around, we only had 2 follicles, but they developed as they should. 1 lonely little egg was retrieved, which thankfully fertilised, and embryo implantation was last Wednesday.
I agree, it’s comforting to speak freely here and know that others are having similar worries, doubts, fears, hopes, questions and experiences x
Frozen so we went for our 1st cycle in November and I have pcos so ended up in hospital with OOHS they froze the 5 embryos that got to day 5 and we had a break then started 12th August and had transfer Weds 28th. I have everything crossed that this works for you. We are in the UK are you? X
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