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Taurean - good luck for tomorrow...i've got second blood test tom. but don't get results till monday:rolleyes:
wishes - you sound very much on the up. i'm impressed by your attitude, and it'll certainly rub off on others who read your posts
jessie and bridget - welcome and good luck
seph - sorry doll....take care:hug:
Hi Airline,
Without a level from a previous attempt to compare there is a slim chance that your high levels are from the progesterone support, however it is far more likely that it is due to your little clover doing the right thing and supporting the pregnancy just like a ala naturelle pregnancy in combination with the drugs. Your FS would not stop your meds if they believed there was the slightest chance of progesterone insufficiency.
Have a great weekend girls, and thanks for your support........it really helped me turn my "poor old me" corner and now im ready to party!!!!!!!!!
mell..........
Jasminestar - what wonderful news. Congratulations! :dance: the BFPs really stop you going dollaly
Random thought - my relexologist/ naturopath/ type lady told me a while ago there's a bit of your foot that goes pink when you get pregnant (can't remember if it was implantation actually but anyway). Just below your ankle, on the inside, sort of at the front of your heel. And mine did actually go pink on one side, as pink as when you get a mossie bite. You may already know this... or think that reflexology is cobblers (I'm sceptical but fascinated, and frankly don't care if it works, it's an hour long foot rub:D) and I don't want to give you something else to worry about... but it's cheaper than POAS!
Hoping you are all well on this beautiful sunny saturday. I'm bored waiting for DH to return from a week long business trip tomorrow, and may well go and see the Ugly Truth on the basis of the recommendations!
Got the call from the clinic about 15 minutes ago and it's a:bfp:!
Apparently after I left the clinic, the 2 nurses were saying "She is so pregnant!". They knew they couldn't say it to me but they were convinced I was because of all the symptoms I was experiencing.
I woke up at 4am with really bad cramping and was convinced that AF was on the way. DH had to go and get me some panadeine to help me out.
Nurse told me there is just so much going on "down there" at the moment and all the hormones make funny things happen. Increased blood supply etc etc.
Apparently my hCG level is 208 (15 days post egg retrieval). She said that was good as by tomorrow they would be looking for it to be at least 50. I have no idea about these things - I hadn't read that far into it yet.
So now need to book in for 7 week scan and let FS know apparently.
It's early days yet but we're still excited!
I think it's important for me to recognise how very lucky I have been in my 1st attempt. I always read these 1st time IVF BFP stories and thought how smug they sounded. It can happen, but to those of you who have been through more cycles and BFNs, I think so highly of you and really admire the tenacity and grit that sees you coming back to try again.
xxTaurean78
Seph I am so sorry darling - Heal yourself and if you ever need some love let me know.
Taurean and Jasminstar what wonderful news for you both - I am just so happy to see some of us getting through the TWW with BFPs all the very best to you both.
Wishes - It has been way too long I was just too raw for so long and sometimes it is still hard. I am so sorry darling but I do exactly the same thing as soon as I have a BFN I am galvanised into action because lets face it we are all here for the same reason - all the best angel!
Jessie - I have always done pregnyl after et - do you need some specific advice?
Londonmiss - Now I can't stop looking at my FEET!
AFM - just keeping busy until Monday ad trying not to stress - have been listening to an amazing relaxation CD for TWW that my girlfriend sent me from UK and it has made a real difference.
love to all
Delly
mtif - Congrats, It has been a while since I have been able to get in here but I am happy that your got a positive after some complications it gives me hope! Fingers are crossed for you. I have had to use my pessaries rectally the entire time I have been on them...must say it is super fun but whatever works!
To everyone else with good news that is great to hear!
Well, for me, yesterday my brownish spotting turned to clotty blood so I figure it is all over for me, but as I have been told, "dont throw in the towel". Today though all seems to have stopped so perhaps there is hope.
Well, I may not reply much because I can't get in much but thanks for letting me watch your stories it does really help the process. Will let you all know on Monday afternoon my final results.
Jasminstar, congrats hun! Your levels are great :D
Seph, sorry about your BFN but I have a good feeling about the blastie. Both times they worked for me! Good luck hun and I hope it's your turn next, you have been sooo patient and so deserving! :pray:
Airline, high progesterone levels are great news as they fully support your pg. Let them rise nicely sweets! :pray:
Taurean78, congrats hun! Wishing you a H&H pg! I have to tell you, I think some of the girls who have got pg first time with IVF, sometimes they don't realise how hard it is for the others who have been through countless cycles as it was relatively easy for them. I am one of those lucky buggers, but I have to tell you, I have so much admiration and respect for those who just keep going and going, I take my hat off to them!
For those still waiting to test, GL girls and I wish you a nice BFP!! :pray:
For those who weren't so lucky this time, don't give up hope lovelies, I really hope and pray it's your turn next cycle! :pray:
B xxx
Hi everyone!
Congrats Taurean78, that's fantastic news! All the best for a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Hello to everyone else too. Sorry for no personal responses, I'm having trouble keeping up. I'm popping in to say that spotting turned into a real visit from AF and the faint second pink line on the HPT was probably an anomaly. I'm not even going to get a BT. I'll start our second IUI cycle on Monday, so I'll probably see many of you back here in two weeks time. Good luck to all.
:) Sal
A huge congratulations to Taurean78 and Jasminestar!! What a fantastic result! I am so happy for both of you!
I am sorry for those of you who have had a BFN, I hope you get your BFP on your next attempt!
Taurean78, can I please ask what kind of symptoms, you have had over the past week? I only have four days left of my 2WW. My blood test is on Wednesday 26th. I have been getting small period like cramps on and off and wake up during the night with them. I have never had these before, but its hard to know if it has something to do with the Crinone?? I also have sore boobs.
This is the longest week or so in my life. I just can't wait until Wed to know either way!
Good luck for everybody else in their 2WW. I am :pray: you get your BFP!!
Have a great weekend ladies!
Amy
I have been REALLY bloated the last week or so. To the point where I couldn't do any of my pants up and had a visible gut (never had an ironing board stomach but this is ludicrous!). The cramping seems to happen every day at around 4pm but also happenend in the mornings within 3 days of ET. My face broke out, I am tired and just have a shorter fuse in general. This is the reason I had the clinic bring forward my BT as it was meant to be on Monday. I am a teacher and felt like I was going to lose it at one of the kids! Also snotty nose - which can sometimes be a sign of pg. I was on Pregnyl shots for luteal support and my last one was over a week ago so hope this all helps.:
Thanks for the well wishes everyone.
xxTaurean78
Posted twice - sorry! Computer issues
Hi Ladies,
Will have to catch up on more personals tomorrow. But for now -
Taurean - :dance: Congratulations hon. I am so happy for you. I hope you enjoy celebrating with DH and wish all the best over the next few months. :hooray:
Seph - I am so sorry to hear that it is all over for this cycle. I truely hope that you get your little miracle soon. :hug:
mitf xo
Mitf Congrats hunny!!! I hope those levels keep doubling and going nice and high!!
Jasminstar A big congrats to you also this is soo fantastic!!
Tauren Congrats to you also its just the best news!!
Seph I am soo sorry to hear its a BFN! If you need anything or just a chat you can pm me anytime xx
mell mell I am also soo sorry to hear its a BFN for you aswell! Like I said to Seph if you need anything or a chat pm me xx
MRS P Another sorry from me like I have said to Seph and mellmell if you need anything or to load stuff off your chest you can pm me xx
TLO Did you get out of your cranky pants mood :P And be nice to your team hehe you sound exactly like me hehe!!
Coral I hope that your 2ww doesn't drag as much as mine is atm!!
Bridget You are a wonderful person for not giving up and keeping going! I really hope this 2ww ends this ttc journey for you and you get to start the new journey I have soo much respect for you going through that many cycles xxoo
Dellydoo Only 2 more sleeps till the BT I hope your still staying sane!!
Jacdy Hope your doing alright and I bet you wish it was BT time already!
Amy99 When is your BT due?
AFM This 2ww is killing me I am unsure why I am only 5dpo and I feel like its going to be forever till I get to POAS.. I think with the injections doing that for soo many days then O taking its sweet time and now finally being in the 2ww its like been a month LOL
Hello and sorry to anyone I have missed I hope you are all staying more sane than me :)
Hello very quick one due to being at a get-together today and I'm buggered. Will post more tomorrow but.................
CONGRATULATIONS Taurean!!!:happyforyou::happyforyou:
Congratulations Taurean. That's really great news. Wishing you all the best for your pregnancy.
Wishes xoxo
Congratulations Taurean!! That's fantastic news!
Hi Ladies. I FINALLY get to join you in here!!! It was a gorgeous day yesterday. Accupuncture early, followed by breaky out with DH, then my first FET, then Accupuncture again!!! Followed by a relaxing day at home........until about 7pm when I started having these little panic attacks (or something like that). I just kept on getting really sh***ty.....possibly the drugs and the stress of the day!! Anyhoo could that have affected by litle embryo???? I'm worried about it this morning and know i shouldn't be!!! Final BT on 4 September.....the same day we fly out for a 4 day weekend to a gorgeous resort!
Also is anyone doing to a HRT cycle.....ie taking Oestrogen tablets and prog pessaries (no injections! it's been great!!!)??
Firstly, a huge congratulations to all the women who got their BFP this month!!! That's awesome news & I am wishing you all a H & H pregnancy. xx
Secondly - I am 8 dpo & 9 dpiui. My problem is I don't want to eat ANYTHING (but am forcing myself). I feel "big", my BB aren't sore - but seem huge!! TMI warning - I could put my brothers to shame with gas, but having trouble with "movement". I have also had a pimple breakout on my face, not pretty ;(
I also have cramps across my lower belly & constant back ache (near my tailbone)
Has anyone else had this & if so, how did you get things "moving" (firstly, lol). And is this bad?
Thanks all.
Hi Ladies
Taurean78 - thanks so much for responding with your symptoms. I have had very similar symptoms, so that gives me hope! Again, thanks and congratulations!
Baby2Bee - good luck for your 2WW, hopefully it won't go as slow as my 2WW has gone! I doubt very much that your little panic attacks would have affected your embryo. I have to admit that later that night with I had my ET, I was driving into the city and got very sh**y with other drivers who didn't know how to drive (which I am normally a really calm driver) and then got sh**ty with husband for no good reason. Must be the stress of the transfer! I will :crossfingers: you get your BFP!
colinsgirl - You are not alone, I have had bad gas too and have also been having trouble with movement, until Thursday when I ate three kiwi fruit, that seemed to help, so I have been having two each day and so far its working (sorry TMI). I have also had a few pimples come up and I have never had pimples, not even during puberty! My mum and sister got pimples for the first time in their lives when they were pregnant so hoping that's a good sign! I think my BB's have grown one cup size and I am struggling to do my bra up at the back! When is your blood test? Mine is this Wednesday and I can't wait! I think I will do a HPT tomorrow or Tuesday, depends if I remember to do it before going to the loo in the morning! By the time I wake up I am busting! Good luck with your BT, hope you get your BFP!
Have a great day everyone!
Amy
Hi Ladies,
Firstly, I'm sorry to hear about the BFN's and wish you all the baby dust for your next attempt :pray:
Tauren - that is great news and huge congratulations :dance:
Baby2Bee - I think that I am also doing HRT (still trying to figure this all out) as I am taking oestrogen tablets (6 p/day) and prog pessaries (3 p/day) and oestrogen patches (changed every 3 and 1/2 days)... It is great compared to my fresh cycle :)
MissK - Unfortunately, it is going ridiculously slow so I know how you feel! When are you due for you BT?
I'm due this Wednesday and have gone from freaking out that I was getting period like cramps on day 3 and 4 to now having almost no symptoms at all (only very slight camp feeling)??? I don't feel pregnant in anyway or that my period is coming either.... I'm just trying to remain sane and not get to upset (I have already shed a few tears which is silly as I don't know the outcome yet but just can't help it).
Sorry to those that I haven't mentioned as I am still trying to catch up with all on the thread :doh:
Good Luck to all those with BT's coming up this week :pray:
Hi All
Well I have been up since 3 and finally POAS at about 6.20 and it was a BFP - I then did another one and it was also a BFP. I am in shock and am heading for a BT at 7 (I literally cannot wait). I can't stop crying/smiling...I know we have a long way to go and Wednesday will be my lost son's birthday but I feel like the universe is trying to right this wrong.
Will stop babbling will let you all know BT results.
Much love
Delly
Hi dellydoo,
Congratulations!! How exciting! Well I was wide awake at 4am this morning so I decided to do a POAS as well and I got two lines!! I am not due for my bt until Wednesday though. I was so excited I couldn't go back to bed, so I cleaned the oven, cleaned the bathroom and did three loads of washing!!
Can't wait to see how your blood test goes but it definitely looks like a BFP!! Yay!!
Just on the train so keeping it nice and short!
Have a great day ladies!!
Amy
Hi Ladies
Just a really quick one as at work with little time or privacy. And a very slow connection! Thank you everyone for all the lovely wishes - so nice of you all.
Taurean, just had to say how happy I am for you - what a fantastic result. I knew your symptoms sounded the same as mine and I'm also encouraged that this is a good thing. Wishing you a really H&H 9 months :happyforyou:
As you I am a little nervous about getting overly excited with such a long way to go but very hopeful :dance:
Mitf, GL today with BT let us know how you go. I hope you've increased those hormones over the weekend.
Airline, hope your results today are good and strong. So frustrating to have to wait from Saturday till Monday for them but here's hoping they come back great!
Delly, congratulations - I am so happy for you. An excellent result. :D
Seph, so sorry to hear your news. Your a brave lady and I really hope that your blastie will work next time. Wishing you heaps of luck and try not to crawl too far under that rock we're all here for you :comfort:
So sorry for the BFNs. I have been so lucky and have no words that can even start to help with what you must be feeling. I can only hope that next time will be your time. Sorry for those I have missed and the mad rush. Boss is practically over the sholder so must dash but lastly:
Collinsgirl, just read your post as mine is failing to load - hope I don't have to retype. I have exact same symptoms - see my question below. Sorry I can't help looking for answers too:
QUESTION: Is it normal to have lots and lots of menstrual like cramping in the first few weeks as I am quite worried it is a bit excessive. I am also very constipated (TMI) which I think is not helping. Not sure what I am allowed take but prunes are not working as I have been eating them for weeks now with almost no relief. Had a very active weekend canoeing, swimming and walking around the sites in Katherine etc.. which would normally help but not much this time. Any help or advice on what's normal would be appreciated. My FS tends to answer a everything with "it's your hormones" so just wondered.
Thanks,
Jasmin
Congratulations Delly and Amy :happyforyou: Wishing you both a safe and healthy pg ladies! Well done!
Jasminstar, my 27 wk pg girlfiend from work had heavy cramping for 3 weeks after her blastie transfer. Remember your embryo keeps on burrowing deep into the lining for up to a week after it sticks I think, and then the uterus goes through some big changes, expanding etc so hence the cramping. I still have on/off cramping and I'm nearly 9 wks, all very normal. GL sweets and enjoy your holiday! As for how to get rid of the cramping, I'd suggest panadol (I tried not to take anything and just put up with it, but gave in a couple of times!). Not sure if you can use a heat pack...
GL to all the ladies testing soon, this 2WW thread if going off with all these BFP!!!!!!!
B xxx
Congratulations Delly and Amy!!!! That is awesome news! So many :bfp: at the moment, it is so exciting!
Anyone who did pregnyl after the transfer ... how long does it take to get out of your system and can it give you pregnancy syptoms as a side effect?
Jessie honey - pregnyl is HCG which is what is detected in your wee and gives you loads of pg symptoms.
I am shattered just back from Uni - BT results were incredible - 497! Test again on Thursday so am holding out until then. I am so happy
Love and hugs
Delly
Hello ladies,
Its been a little while since i have contributed to these threads but i thought it was about time i jump back in and what better time to do it than in the crazy TWW.
Well we had a grade 1 hatching blasty (best i have ever produced) transferred yesterday morning and are now just plodding along and wishing the time away till the b/t on 3rd September.
Looking forward to following you all and hearing many more positive BFP announcements! Good luck all!
congrats to Delly and Amy ...wonderful news, and some fantastic no.s there.
a further good luck to one and all who's results are upcoming and big hugs to those who didn't realise their dream this time.
afm, we remained positive all weekend...probably too positive, as the results came back as hCG 90 and the progesterone had dropped a little but is still very high. So between Wed and SAt it only went from 60 to 90. Reading others' results, and the vagueness with which the nurse answered our questions, we're not holding out much hope. Our FS called us, and we asked for it straight, and he said it could indicate an eptopic pregnancy...or he said that with artificial help the figures can take their time to go up. (think the latter was to make us feel better) DH is like (OMG how can you get an ectopic when embryo's not even fertilised in tube???) Sorry to ramble, but that's the way it is. So now as usual in this whole experience we wait.
It's a BFN for me, which was expected as I had some more spotting and AF arrived yesterday. So its a month off for us and then hopefully back for an FET in Oct.
Airline - sorry to hear that your levels are still low. :crossfingers: that they continue to rise over the next few days and everything sorts it's self out.
Congratulations :dance: Delly & Amy. Wishing you all the best for a H & H pregnancy!
Airline - sorry to hear that. My first scan at 5 weeks 5 days (required for flight to UK) my FS told me I had an ectopic. I then had to have a second more detailed scan, and the scanning specialist told me that "with respect, the doctor is entirely wrong". So hopefully yours is wrong too. Good luck.
Delly honey, was thinking of you all day and am so happy to hear of your BFP. Many many :hug: and wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy. Will keep an eye out for you on the pregnancy threads and am already looking forward to seeing your Birth Announcement.
Airline, I'm sorry about your results, but hopefully it all works our in the end - there was someone on here a few months back that had low HcG and is now into her second trimester - you never know.
Mitf, sorry to you as well. I hope you're holding up okay.
AFM, I started spotting on Friday. Spotting on Saturday. Spotting on Sunday. Spotting on Monday (today) - 14dpo. I have had cramps and some back pain, but my bladder feels full and my bbs have been on-and-off sore. I went to my GP today and insisted on a betaHcG test, even though MIVF will be doing one on Wednesday. I figure if this is another chemical pregnancy then I want it recorded, but won't get the results until Wednesday anyway.
But in the meantime, has anyone heard of my symptoms being consistent with implantation bleeding? Can it last this long? Or is this just AF taking her stupid time AGAIN?
Love to you all,
Seph
Seph - thanks for your thoughs. Obviously we are disapointed but also just happy to have a definitive answer. Your spotting sounds similar to mine. I started spotting Wednesday. BT Thurs showed HcG of 21 and no spotting. Fri more spotting. BT Sat showed HcG of 24. More spotting Sat, before AF arrived Sunday (16 dpo). BT today, Mon no more HcG. I thought my first spotting may have been implantation bleeding but now just think that was when our little embie started to struggle. I had cramping prior to that which was consistant with implantation but something obviously just went wrong Wednesday. I also had on and off sore bbs, probably from all the changes in hormones.
Seph - sweetheart thank you so much I am just praying that this time I get to take my baby home. I am so sorry you have had spotting sweetheart and I keep everything corssed you get your BFP soon.
Airline - Darling that is just devastating news and I am so so sorry, one thing my FS said though was that people who get chemical pgs get babies - I have been holding onto that since January.
Mitf - I am sorry about your BFN darling.
Amy - congrats - I hope to hear fantastic numbers soon honey!
Welcome Paula - hatching blasties have the best odds - best of luck.
Much love
Delly
Hi girls
I had just typed a huge post replying in detail to almost everyone on here and the damn computer stuffed up and I lost it all!!!:wall:
So, in short...
Delly - congratulations on the BFP. Those levels are fantastic. Wishing you a H&H pregnancy.
Mitf - so sorry for your BFN. I sent you a PM so I hope that you get it ok. I am thinking of you and my heart goes out to you.
Airline - I hope that your levels continue to rise. Don't write this off just yet.
Paula - good luck with your TWW. A hatching blastie sounds very promising.
Seph - so sorry about the spotting. I hope that you can get some answers from the BT you did at your GP today. Will be thinking of you.
Wishes xoxo
Well guys thanks for letting me watch along and congratulations to everyone who had good news while I was here. Today I was confirmed with a negative so....until next try good luck to you all.
Jacdy - I am so sorry - I hope you get a BFP next time honey.
Love Delly
Delly Congrats on the BFP I will have everything crossed and I look forward to seeing another confirmation on Thursday :)
Airline Thats heartbreaking news! I hope that it is wrong and you have a wonderful result in the end! Much Love :hugs:
Mitf Hunny I am soo sorry to hear it was a BFN!! xxoo
Paula Its about time you were back here!! with the hatching blasties how long till your BT???
Seph How did you go with your BT results yesterday????
Jacdy Sorry to hear about your BFN xxoo
AFM Plodding along I have never eaten soo much in my life I can't stop eating I tried on my wedding dress yesterday and its getting a bit tight *doh* I get married in 2 weeks so I hope I can squeeze into it teeehee!! Monday is testing day for me not many sleeps now :P still feels like forever though hehe
Hi Girls. Fantastic news with those who have BFP's! :hugs: for those who have received the BFN's. Fingers crossed that the next cycle is the BFP you've been praying for!!
AFM: I had FET on Saturday just gone so I'm 3DPT (I think!). I've just been for my blood test to see how levels are going. No symptoms at the moment (not that I expected any anyway). I have had however some light period pain and in discussing this with the nurses this morning, said it could possibly be implantation. I'm justing chilling out though.........don't won't to get our hopes up. Last night I was really bloated/uncomfortable with a bit of gas (sorry TMI!!!!). I'm on Progynova (4mg) 3 times a day and Progesterone Pessaries - 1, 3 times a day. Any idea what sort of levels I should be looking for today? I have not really paid any attention to actual numbers in the past.
GL for all those in the TWW with me!!! Final BT is on Friday 4 September
airline - fingers crossed. Hope your levels continue to rise. Hand in there and as hard is it is sometimes, try stay positive :crossfingers:
mitf - sorry to hear your news. Best of luck with your next cycle.
Persephone1 - fingers and toes crossed for you too :crossfingers: Only one more sleep.
dellydoo - hi, i hope you are right about the hatching blasty and that this will be lucky #7 for us (7th transfer).
wishes - doesn't that suck when you lose your post! Damn technology. Thanks for your thoughts.:D
MissK - yes i have had a bit of a break from chatting but i have kept an eye on everyone from time to time. B/T scheduled for 3rd September. Soo lots of eating hey?! Could it be a sign?? And a wedding in two weeks, wow, so very exciting! 6 more sleeps till testing :wiggle:
Baby2Bee - we are only one day apart. We can ride this crazy wait together. As for levels, im not too sure sorry. We the nurses tell me the levels are fine, i am happy with that.
Got a call from the scientist today to tell me that we have four frostys!! :confetti: This has so far been our best ever cycle all round so DH and i are very happy!
Baby2Bee - Ooh exciting! i hope this 2ww doesn't take its time and flys for you!!
Paula - I hope this eating is a sign if not I'm going to be dieting frantically after next Monday hehe!! And congrats on your 4 frostys that is fantastic news you must be over the moon!!