LTTTC Two Week Wait - Dec to Jan

Thanks ladies :grouphug:

Brunette ~ hang in there hun, could be implantation this time. Just look at my journey this cycle, really we just dont know until BTs or ultrasounds and even then sometimes its still hard to tell. So chin up and FX :pray:

Mum-2-be ~ Im glad the OHSS is subsiding a bit and you are feeling better. Sounds like you are getting plenty of rest so that is great! Hoping the pain goes completely today.

AFM ~ yeh Im not holding my breath as there was no heart beat yesterday but it could have also been too early. Im trying really hard not to stress, whatever will be will be I guess. And at least we have come that one step closer.

loops: fingers crossed for a BFP. x o

sending some sticky vibes to ALL others in the TWW. good luck to you

Thanks JBM - appreciate it. Everyones fingers must be getting sore for us lol

My nurse is seeing my FS today and they will call me about the results, so might get some kind of answers today.

Hello Ladies,

I am now officialluy in theTWW yay!!...BT scheduled on the 29th March. Hopefully AF does not rear her ugly head before this date like she did last time.:crying:

Mum-2-be and Brunette ~ you are both nearly at the end of your 2WW...I am so excited for you both...:pink-babydust::bluedust: to both of you...

I was wondering if anyone does anything different during the TWW?? The nurse at the FC basically just said to relax and not participate in any strenuous activity which may raise my body temperature. I would be interested to hear what you ladies do to relax and survive the TWW.

Melttc - I tried to just relax for the first few days!! I stayed home from work, watched movies and just relaxed!! Just make sure that you drink plenty of protein and drink lots of water (my FS said 3 litres per day). They say not to do anything too physical (that would make you sweat). Other than that, just hang in there!! Mine has been a little different because I developed OHSS - so because of the pain, my mind has been taken off of thinking about being on the TWW!! But the pain is subsiding now, and only 4 days to go till I find out!! I'm thinking positively, so I hope that helps (I watched the 'Secret' a few years ago, and since then the positive thinking really seems to work for me)!!

How are you coping so far?

Brunette - I hope your feeling better ... are you ok?

Loops - did you hear anything yesterday from your FS?

AFM - well, I woke up at around 1:30am yesterday morning with really bad shooting pains in my lower tummy and couldn't get back to sleep because of it - but took some panadol which helped after a while. Then, later that morning, my sister called to tell me that with each one of her '5' children (very fertile!), she had shooting pain that was pretty bad when the embryo was implanting- so maybe the shooting pain was the implanting (gotta think positive!!). Anyway, only 4 more days!!

Thanks Mum-2-be for your suggestions. I have never been told to drink protien before. However my diet usually consists of two meat portions per day. I agree with the water. My body doesnt seem to get enough. I basically carry a water bottle everywhere I go. I jumped on the scales this morning and found I had lost 1.5kgs. I am guessing its because the fluid in the follicles have been flushed out.

So far I am coping alright. To be honest I am trying not too think about it. I had an accupuncture session this morning. I have been prescribed new chinese herbs to assist with trying to get pregnant. I guess its now up to my body to do the rest. I do find it hard to rest...I am normally quite an active person.

I have a lady who cleans my house once a week so I won't be doing any strenuous activity. Also gave up netball and the gym for the next two weeks.

Your symptoms sound promising!! I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. Good to hear about your positive attitude...not long to go now x

Hi ladies
Melttc ~ GL in TWW hun, F and TX'd!! I know what you mean Im a pretty active person too so its been hard. I made sure I took it easy for at least three days - doing not much at all. Also they say to not get too hot or cold including no long hot showers.

Mum-2-be ~ that does sound positive about the shooting pains, my sister had that as well.
And if no evidence of AF that is even better. I'll be thinking about you over the next few days, FX :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy:

Nup I didnt hear from the FS or nurse because apparently the report hasnt been written yet:wall: I had a bit more bleeding yestie but still feeling little niggles in the tummy and stuff so thinking positive. But at the same time not getting hopes up. I should hear on Mon from my nurse.
In the mean time its just waiting waiting waiting...

Brunette - are you ok?

Loops - hopefully you find out soon - I am really really really hoping its positive for you - you deserve it!!

melttc - how are you coping with the TWW? Hopefully you got lots of rest and relaxation over the weekend!!

AFM - ok, so I haven't caved yet (POAS that is) ... but I'm getting that nervous / excited / scared. I bought a box of three tests - but DH said that we had to wait until at least tomorrow... (the BT is Wednesday)

I know that is the right thing to do, but I'm just, well, all different emotions :o. I'm nervous about finding out, mixed with excitement in the hope it is a BFP, but scared if it is, well, I don't want to say it. I have been generally positive the whole time, but yesterday and today, I feel a little down... :shakehead:

Anyway, on a positive note, a lady that I went through this with (same FS) did a POAS yesterday and she had a BFP!! It was her 4th IVF cycle, so that was really great news for her - actually this was the first time she put 2 embies in (there were only 2 and they could'nt freeze any so they decided to put them both in) so now she's really nervous about how many actually took!! Hopefully I have the same thing to think (worry?!?) about after doing my POAS tomorrow morning!!

mum-2-be - Just wanted to wish you good luck :goodluck: for tomorrow's POAS. Reading your post brought back so many emotions when I decided enough was enough and I was going to pee on that stick! I did it more to just put myself out of my misery and confirm the BFN as I was at my wits end and low and behold... a BFP :). I tested on a Sat when my BT was due the Monday so you should hopefully be able to get your answer tomorrow :crossfingers:.

I really am :pray: praying :pray: that those magical 2 lines appear for you!


Loops - Stay strong... you and your DH are absolutley amazing in the way you are looking at things - I don't think I would be able to cope! I am also really, really :pray: praying :pray: that your story ends positive.... my goodness you both so deserve it after this rollercoaster ride you are on!


Me 31 DH 32 - TTC Since Aug 08 (Male Infertility)
IVF 1: June 09/ FET 1: Aug 09 - BFN
IVF 2: Nov 09 - BFP + 5 Snowbubs

Thanks ladies

Mum-2-be ~ all the very best for you test tomorrow, will have everything crossed that you see those magical 2 lines!! Great to hear about your friend too. Thank you xo

Coral ~ thanks so much, it has been a hard rollercoaster ride but if it ends positively It all wouldve been worth it! How are you going, how far along are you?
xo

Hello ladies, just popping in because I was nosy beaking during my lunch break and thought I'd draw your attention to a thread in the Pregnancy after LTTTC area, called "what did you do differently". Lots of us have put answers in there. For my two penneth worth to your question Mel, I'd not be drinking any caffeine (some studies show it prevents implantation) and I ate more good quality protein (eggs, tofu, lentils, plain yogurt). I hope you are all surviving the TWW and hoping you all have your prayers answered soon.

Loops - I tell you what... I honestly think it has been one of the toughest journeys that I have read about on BB as far as not being able to get a definite answer - it will certainly be worth the ride if you achieve your BFP and what a storey you will have to tell! I keep holding my breath when I read your posts. I think you really have a fighter on your hands and it looks like your little embie really, really wants to stay nice and snuggled with you :hug:.

I am going well (thank you for asking) and are 23 weeks along today - yay! Not sure if you know but we are having a little boy :dance: - (Mods, hopefully it is ok to write this in here - sorry if it's not).

Thanks again Coral - yep I reckon your right we have a real little fighter here.
I dont think the moderators will really mind because you dont have your signature up or anything and you were just answering my question.
Congrats - that is wonderful you're having a little boy- not too long left then. Hope all continues to go well then and hopefully get to see some pics of your gorgeous lil boy when he arrives.
xo

Hello ladies,

Coral73 ~ nice to hear from you again..I can't believe you are already 23 weeks preggies! Hope its going well x

Londonmiss ~ thanks for your suggestions. I have stopped drinking coffee and alcohol since Jan. I have also tried to cut out as much refined food as possible. As for protien I may need to look at increasing my dietary intake. I am also taking calcium, magnesium and fish oil tablets as well as pre-natal tablets. I am trying to do everything right so fingers crossed! I just need to calm down and not get so stressed. How are you going???

Loops ~ I hope you get your answer real soon and I am really :pray: it's a BFP!

mum-2-be ~ ooh not too long to go now...how exciting...Goodluck if you decide to POAS tomorrow. I haven't decided if I am going to POAS this time. Last cycle AF arrived 4 days before my BT. I actually POAS and 1 hour later AF arrived - I was so crushed!!

AFM - Had a relatively relaxing weekend. Attended a 1st year olds birthday and there were babies everywhere. I try not to think about the whole TTC as it really puts a dampner on things. My biggest struggle is my little sister is pregnant at the moment and I find it hard to deal with at times...I am very happy for her don't get me wrong but it hurts a little when she talks about her experiences. She was so nervous telling me that she was pg and that hurts me too. Anyway I am going on a bit here :redface:

Hope everyone is well and surviving the TWW!!

Hey girls - I did a HPT this morning, the line was as faint as anything, but I (think) I still saw it. I stopped in at QFG and they let me do the test (supposed to do Thursday, but moved forward to Wednesday, and now Tuesday).

The BETA level was only 16. The receptionist said that they liked to see numbers over 100 - so I'm a long way from that ... but I have to go in on Friday for another BT. I am :pray: so hard it is not a chem preg.

The worst part is I have to fly interstate on Saturday for work and wont be back till next Wednesday - so I won't even have time to have big cuddles with DH :shakehead:

Melttc ~ thanks once again, we need all the prayers we can get.
I know what you mean, its really hard sometimes to hear of other pregnant womans experiences etc. We feel happy for them but at the same time find it so hard to be around them. Completely understand your frustration.

Mum-2-be ~ I posted to you in the other thread but I also wanted to mention: don't forget you had your BT two days earlier than recommended so :pray: for you, that HCG keeps increasing. Thinking of you Friday!

Stickyvibes to all!

Hi ladies,

I've been lurking around for awhile thought I might join the fray!

I'm currently in the TWW for 1st round IVF - I'm 25 with PCOS DH 28 and is perfectly healthy. We have been TTC about 3 years. My blood test is on Monday but I will be 14 days post transfer on Friday. I did an EPT test this morning which was negative. I feel very meh about it I was trying hard to be positive but I just had this feeling it wouldn't work this time round. Everyone kept telling me how my age etc etc would put me in good stead for success and I just wanted to say "be quiet stop jinxing me!"

Naturally now I feel like it's never going to work and a question that keeps popping into my head is how long am I prepared to put myself through this until I've had enough. I don't want to be riding an emotional rollercoaster indefinately. I am normally not a negative person and am usually optimistic and driven but this just seems to really challenge my ability to cope. Anyway I will stop my tantrum now and wait until my BT on Monday my DH is being fantastic and is still optimistic about the BT. We have 1 snow bub so all is not lost. Like I said to my counsellor I'm a rational person and the feelings I get aren't very rational and I feel I need to strike the balance of being optimistic that it will work but realistic also in case it doesn't....

I wish everyone a successful journey. I take my hat off to those of you who have been TTC for a long time - you are an inspiration to us all :-)

Hey girls,

Loops - thanks for your support.

missymoohoo - its natural to feel that way - I am at the moment. Found out yesterday that by BETA was 16 (supposed to be over 100 for be pregnant) so its probably a chem preg or the residual from my hcg injection. Yesterday I cried and felt sorry for me, but then I picked myself up (especially after my sis sent me a nice bunch of flowers at work!!). I'm fairly clinical about things, so after the cry I just told myself, 'it wasn't meant to be this time', and then focused on the next step, which is FET. Last night DH and I went to a fancy restaurant for dinner - I highly recommend that, regardless of the outcome, organise a dinner out for Monday night. It made me feel so much better because at the end of the day, I still have the most wonderful man in my life! And that means the world to me. But regardless of feeling better, the sneeky little thought of 'how long is this going to take' creeped into my mind. I spoke to DH about it (as we walked along the Brissie river!!) and he just said that we'd take it one step at a time. So I guess what I'm trying to say is don't beat yourself up about what's going on in your head - its normal. Just talk to DH about it.

AFM - As I said in the other thread, I'm out for this month. 16 is just too low, and probably the residual from the hcg injection. Oh well, onto the FET. I see the FS on Friday, when I do my next BT. I want to find out if I can go back to back with the FET or whether he wants me to wait a month to make sure the OHSS is totally gone (I'm still pretty bloated at the moment from it - but the pain is gone). Anyway, bring on AF!!