Hi girls,

Melissa - I'm sorry that your results were BFN. It is always a blow. I hope that your clinic comes up with the perfect protocol for you on your next cycle. Big Hugs.

Happybaby - How are you going? Have you gone insane yet? That was quite a good increase if it was over a 48 hr period as I know that look for it to double every 48hrs. Good news too that the spotting has stopped. I have my fingers crossed for you. I know that the wait is agonising to say the least. I don't think anyone not going through ART could ever quite appreciate what a mental challenge this whole process is.

Blossum - Hang in there!! Not long now.... Fingers crossed for you.

AFM - Well had my BT last Monday and hcg had increased nicely, however started bleeding a bit more the next day. It got a lot heavier on Sat and I was feeling light headed. I woke up to some localised pain and heavier bleeding yesterday morning (not like AF cramping) and started to get myself into a bit of a panic that it may have been the start of an ectopic. So for peace of mind, I went to the hospital and had BT & ultrasound (I couldn't wait another day until today, I think I would have lost it altogether). They confirmed that hcg had not quite doubled in 6 days and that they think they saw a tiny gestational sac in my uterus (which I am relieved about as it means at least it was in the right place) I am very glad I went yesterday (even though it cost me a small fortune) to at least finally have an answer. The ER doctor happened to comment that he and his wife were also having trouble conceiving #2 but he doesn't believe in IVF (awkward) and that at least the scan confirmed that it wasn't ectopic and they didn't have to "chop me open". Hmmmm, tactful no?
Had BT as a matter of routine this morning so just waiting to speak to FS and see where we go from here.