Renee, sorry to hear that it didn't work for you this time
Loops, still got my FX for you and hoping that everything works out. What's happening now - are you having another BT?
Leabie, really sorry to hear your news, hun. Happy belated birthday.
Welcome to the 2ww, Mindhugs. Hope it goes quickly for you - and all of us
m2b, I got pre and post acupuncture and she wanted me to come back in a week's time but to be honest we can't afford to. IVF is sooo expensive, esp now with the changes to the safety net from this year. She gave me a post transfer tonic which I mix with hot water and take daily to help with implantation, so FX hey?
Hi Miss K, thanks for asking. I'm not feeling anything - no symptoms, nothing. I think I am getting a bit negative, you know, none of the other attempts have worked, why will this one? I think I am protecting myself and just trying to have an even keel. Hope you're doing well on your journey!
Not much is happening on BB lately!! Hope everyone is still well!!
Brunette - Not long now - only 7 more days!! What is the mix you were given to drink? How is it supposed to help with the implantation? so many things to learn!!
Mindhugs - hope your TWW is going quickly too!!
Miss K - how is pregnancy treating you?? Do you feel any different?? Must be so exciting!!
Renee - I really hope that the next one is the ONE!!
Loops - what's going on? I've been coming on here a few times a day just to find out. I REALLY hope everything is great and positive!!
Murrycod - can't wait to see you in here!! It'll happen!!
Leabie - I'm really sorry to hear that AF arrived ... that the next one is definately the one!!
AFM - well I have 9 days to go - but who's counting!! I had what I hope was implantation bleeding the day after ET - so I think that it has all gone well. The worst thing for me at the moment is the bloating - I think I have actually gone up a dress size .. or two dress sizes!! Is that normal? It is still a little sensitive in my lower abdomen - is that normal too? I've been drinking a protein drink everyday and trying to keep the fluids up. Otherwise, trying not to think about it - but what else is there to think about!!
Hey m2b, to be honest I don't really know what's in the tonic, other than it's to assist with the implantation. I was taking some Chinese herbs prescribed by my naturopath called Fertility II. My acupuncturist told me that the tonic is stronger than Fertility II and to take it for the first week, as it's a lot stronger, and then in the second week to take the tablets. FX, hey?
I'm not feeling anything - no symptoms, nothing. This is my first FET. In my other stim cycles, I usually spot before BT so I know that I'm not pregnant. Today is day 26, and I usually get AF on day 28 with spotting days before but my FS has me on progesterone tablets and pessaries three times a day! So I'm not getting my hopes up. Seems every time I do, they get crushed.
Did you have a blasty or a three-day transferred? I don't usually suffer from bloating after transfer, but everyone's different. Can I ask why you're taking a protein drink daily?
Hey Brunette, I'm taking protein because it is supposed to keep OHSS away and give the embryo a longer survival or something positive like that !!! I also read in a book we should be taking protein during the pregnancy too because it helps bub.
I actually had a 2 day transfer - went in for EPU on Monday and ET Wednesday. I had two embryos inserted, each being 4 cells. I think my FS is of the view that the best place for the embryos to grow (and split) is inside the women's body, so all of the women there have the 2 day transfers. What did you have?
I just calculated my days, and I generally get AF on day 32 - which is the same day as the BT!! But I won't get it - I'm really thinking positive - It's my first time and the FS gave us a really good chance of it working - so I'm putting my faith in his expertise!! And I'm going to start the protest for you!!
How many rounds of IVF have you had? Oh - as for the symtoms, I haven't had any either (just the bloating and really sore boobs - but they started to get sore leading up to EPU!!), but that doesn't mean anything - actually a book that I received from QFG said that most symtoms dont even start until week 5. I'm really this is your (and my) time!!
Hi ladies, thanks for your wishes and support. Sorry to keep you waiting, ive been away for the weekend, spending time with my 14month old niece. We took her to the zoo - she was just gorgeous.
So the results... HCG is up to 1300 but Progesterone still low at 12 so more BT's to come and nurse is going to check with FS to see how early I can have ultrasound - hopefully sooner than later.
Brunette ~ all the best hun. I know what you mean about guarding yourself as I do it all the time. I dont think we can help but stress. FX and GL!!
Mum-2-be ~ Have F and TX for you too hun. Hoping this is it for both of you! I think the bloating can be quite common, so I would try not too worry about that. Very good you had implantation type blood.
m2b, I've never been told by my FS to take protein shakes. And I've never had a two-day transfer; we've had day 5 and day 3 transfers on the stim cycles and for the frozen cycle they thawed two three-day embryos, which I think they prefer to do for frozens. All in all, we've had two IUIs, three stims and this one frozen. I also go to QFG. Whose your FS there? I've been seeing Dr Bob Watson. Thanks for your no AF protest! FX for us both.
Loops, I'm feeling for you. Gosh, I bet you just want to know what is going on. I dont know anything about HCG or progesterone levels, as I've never gotten that far. But we're all hoping and sending positive vibes for you.
Brunette - I see Dr David Molloy at QFG. I did the IVF - so it may just be for that ... not sure. I don't really know anything about IUI or stems - this is my first time and we went straight to IVF (DH had a vas just when we met - so they are still their but no swimmers!!). When is your BT? Also do you work in the city? If so, we should catch up this week (or next week) for lunch or coffee - what do you think? I'd love to meet up and chat with someone going through the same thing!!
Loops - its great to hear from you again!! Although not so great that you are still no closer to finding out!! I am SOOOO HARD for you!! I really hope that it turns out positive for you!!
AFM - well, still really bloated - but I think it may have gone down a little bit. I think I woke up during the night with pain in my left ovarie area - although I don't know if I dreamt it or if it was real!! I just called QFG and they said that with my symtoms I have OHSS, so I need to up my water intake again and drink even more protein... And my BT is supposed to be on 18 March, but if I really want to, I can go in on the 17th!!
Hugs to all you gals. I am thinking of each and every one of you.
Loops- those hcg levels are really good. I didnt get that high on any of my ectopics and I was 3 months with one of them. Has the FS perscribed progesterone for you? There are alot of ladies that carry healthy babies to term with low prog.
Why are they not doing a laposcropy if they wont do a scan? I cant believe they are letting you hang in limbo like this! I am getting mad for you...
Thanks so much ladies but I just started bleeding - VERY HEAVY! So Im either losing it or have Ectopic as suspected. Im booked in for an ultrasound at 11.40 tomorrow at my clinic. Just hope i dont end up in hospital before then. Im still hoping to god its not ectopic but either way its looking bad
Sammiejam ~ thanks hun, for thinking of me and getting angry for me. Its all been a bit of a nightmare. My replacement nurse just checked with FS today and he said I could have a scan ASAP so Im a bit upset she didnt call earlier. But looks like all is coming to a head anyway. TMI warning. MY bleeding is clotty and purple but I guess that could be just a miscarriage too. I havent had any real bad pains just like a normal period so far so perhaps not ectopic if it gets worse I'll go to my local hospital though.
Thanks for your prayers and wishes ladies, you have been amazing! xoxo
Oh honey, no... bloody hell. I am sooo sorry. Purple and clotty and really heavy huh. Doesnt sound to good. BUT you have had consistant bleeding all the way along so you never know... it may still be ok.
I am glad you are not in pain. If you start feeling a stabbing like pain or something akin to a cramp but worse GET TO THE HOSP.
Thanks Sammie - I will get straight to hospital if the pain gets any worse - so far its not too bad but I know its definitely a loss as Ive never had this much bleeding before
Loops ~ as I said in the other thread, I'm that the scan shows something positive for you.
Brunette ~ Only 5 more days!! Oh I can't wait for your BT results!!
AFM – Went to see the FS this morning because I'm in a fair bit of pain in the abdomen - severe bloating, nausea, shooting pains etc. FS said that I had OHSS - I thought that it only really took hold after ETU - but that was 9 days ago, and yesterday / today is the worst. Anyway, he said that I should up my intake of fluid to 3 litres and drink MORE protein. The way I feel, I can't injest anything... Anyway, on the positive side, he said that it is most likely caused because I'm pregnant!! But he won't to a BT until next Wednesday because I had the FHS injection yesterday morning. So if the result of this pain is a BFT, I don't mind one bit!!
Thanks ladies
I know that I have miscarried! I did survive the night however so looks like might not have been ectopic. Not sure if I'll be going to the scan or not.
Thanks so much for you support and all the very best to you all. Hoping to see BFP's in here very soon, FX
Im going to stick to the other thread now but will pop my head in to see how you are all going.
Hi Loops, I just read your post in the other thread. You are so brave. I know I could not be as calm as you are in handling the unknown. I am soooo hoping that everything is going to be fine for you!
m2b, how are you going this evening?
AFM, I'm a bit down ATM. I got some spotting this arvo. Only a small amount but I'm on three pessaries daily plus two progesterone tablets daily. Why can I never get through to a BT without spotting! I'm trying not to get upset but I feel like we keep going through the motions and never get any further than this stage.
Loops - I read your post in the other thread ... I can't believe you still dont have a definative answer . I'm that in the end, it is a BFP!!
Brunette - hun, please cheer up ... I feel terrible that you are down. its implantation spotting. I'm still protesting for you!!
AFM - well, I left work at 11:30am, had acupuncture at 11:45 (which was great - I fell asleep again!!) and then came home to bed. Slept for 2 hours and got up and cooked dinner. I don't think the bloating has subsided any yet, but I do feel a lot better than yesterday and this morning. The acupuncturist said it should go down in a day and a half - I can't wait!! Just been trying to eat more protein and drink more water. I'll work from home tomorrow to try and assist it to go down too - there's no place like home!!
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that the next one is definately the one!!
protest for you!!
I think the bloating can be quite common, so I would try not too worry about that. Very good you had implantation type blood.
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