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.
OMG, I am not out of the woods yet. FS says my hcg has increased by 100 in a day so is still concerned at possibility of ectopic so another 2 day wait for hcgs. I am officially freaked out now!
Tantee thinking of you love, its hard enough as it is this journey let alone to have to deal with what you r going thru now!
AFM i am freaking out a bit too this is my first cycle where i decided to use chinese herbs as well... i have always done acupuncture but have never done the herbs and today i was in at the clinic and it seems that i have had my wires crossed and have been taking 4 x the amount that i should have been taking, aaarggh!!! Now i dont know if that has had a affect as i got really bad fertlisiation results and who knows what it has been doing to my body hopefully only good things.
They said it was ok just really expensive and not necessary (obviously) and that everything is natural but even natural can be bad on your body sometimes anyway whats done is done im really hoping i havent done damage.
She said im looking good for BT on friday as i have a lot of good signs but i know think its been all the bloody herbs!
Phew...I never thought I would make it in here!!!!! Finally -- the Two Week Wait!!!!!!!
I had my transfer this morning. Two four cell, grade 1 embies. In the best piece of news I have had for ages, the FS said they were "perfect", and, to be honest, they looked pretty good to me! (however, I may be biased) I am with Melbourne IVF so it was a two day transfer.
For those who dont know me, this is my second stim cycle in as many months. The last one ended in a D&C due to mucus in my uterine cavity. I have one little bubsicle in waiting from that cycle.
I notice most of you guys already in here are at the tail end of your waiting. Hoping and praying it all goes well for you!!!
Hi one more sleep.. Have no idea if positive
or negative not too many symptoms and decided
not to poas this week so handing it over and time
will tell!
Hope u all doing ok x
Hi blossum. Hugs to you. This thread has certainly sucked the last few weeks. Hope you are ok.
AFM we are having our last blasty put back this month. Cant believe we are going back to back cycles. So in one more week i will be back in the TWW again.
Looking forward to having some more company in here!
AFM - I am 2dp2dt and I have very mild cramps/ache at the moment. Of course I am hoping it is implantation but more than likely the crinone (it gives you cramps right?) Like I said, very mild. Boobs are sore too. But they have been for days!
Trying to stay calm and positive (but not too positive).
I have these low level cramps still which I dont know what to make of...Crinone? Implantation? My body rejecting the embryos?
Also, and this is going to sound weird, but I am worried I am using the Crinone correctly. I have read lots of horror stories that it is horrible stuff that leaves cottage cheese like clumps in your bits Either that, or brown leakage.
I have had neither. Nor has the applicator "stuck" as some people said it did for them.
Basically (and sorry if TMI) I just put the applicator in as far as it will go while still being able to hold it with my fingers, then squirt....
hi love that is right! I think you are meant to clean it out a bit down there too (not too sure) ???
Look forward to hearing your updates and i have everything crossed for you x
Well I am 2dpFET (a blasty) . It is from the same PGD cycle that gave us DS. That cycle also gave us two frosties. We transfered the first frostie last month = BFN, so this is our "lucky" last.
I'm doing OK, so far... I was a little more confident last month (knowing I had two chances), but am not so confident this time around. I'm just trying to keep calm and level-headed (and follow every possible science and "old wive's tale" to assist with implantation LOL).
Just wondering, is anyone else getting the occasional hot flush? I think it could be the progesterone pessaries raising my body temp, but it freaks me out when it happens because I know we are not supposed to overheat during the 2WW.
Looking forward to chatting with you all and spreading lots of sticky vibes and baby dust!
Even nicer to see one (how shall I put this delicately?), of the same vintage as mine (and by vintage I mean mellow and refined of course! 39 year olds are at their prime!)
Today I am 5dp2dt. I had a bit of a hot flush yesterday but then it might have just been because it was warm here in Melbourne. I wouldnt worry too much about overheating (especially if it is your internal heater doing it). It's not like you spent two hours in a sauna or a steaming hot bath. Of course, I say that and then worry about every little thing I do (or don't do!)
For instance, I decided, after much researching many conflicting studies and web posts about the issues, to continue having my daily cup of coffee (ground beans/coffee machine) My FS has no problem with it. The FS that did my transfer (my FS was away) has no problem with it....Even the nurse at the clinic has no problem with it. On the other hand, many of the 2,938,120,983,012 million (or so) US clinic/infertility websites that i have read have a problem with it.
So as I sit here and sip a part of me thinks, it will be totally okay. The other part thinks...You idiot.
Same with sex. I have been feeling decidedly amorous over the past couple of days (as has DP!) but, even though the FS said it is okay at this
stage, I just cant bring myself to DTD.
Which obviously means one thing --- coffee means more to me than sex (and I loves me my cuddles!!!)
I am interested to know what "regime" you are following (both science and old wives' tale).
AFM: Cramping has subsided. I am trying not to talk myself into thinking that means it was definitely implantation cramping. More likely it means my body is adjusting to the crinone
Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you better WTH!
Hurry up and join us Jaye Jaye (and anyone else out there!!)
Ha ha,i am at least a week off joining you n2l!!
Had first blood test this morning to see if i am surging. I would say no, its only day 11.
Love your coffee theory, and think one a day is fine!!! My issue was diet coke - i am addicted to it, but give it up when going through a cycle. I too have hot flushes, think its the stress - will be interested to see if it happens this time.
hey nothing2lose
I am basically doing all the things listed on the thread you found me on (wanted: anything and everything to help with implantation), except we did not DTD the night before FET. On top of that I am having some odourless garlic tabs and tomato juice each day to gently thin the blood (I did this with DS). It is sort of an alternative to baby aspirin, perhaps not as full-on. I also read about and accupressure point one palm-width below the below button. I have been gently massaging this area with two fingers from time to time (small circular rotating movements) to help increase bloodflow to the area.
I am now 7DPO, so I think one day different to you. Will be fun to compare symptoms
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I am with Melbourne IVF so it was a two day transfer.
Either that, or brown leakage.
(and I loves me my cuddles!!!)
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