LTTTC Two Week Wait June - Aug 09

Congrats to Theresp, SpringValley and Londonmiss - wishing you all a H & H nine months. That is such wonderful news. It's nice to see those BFP flashing all over the place. Hopefully it's a good sign for the rest of us.
Good luck to everyone in the TWW - doesn't it seem to take forever. I'm there with all you girls, BT is on the 19/07 (well that's the earliest of two dates I've been given so we'll take that one)
This is our last frozen blastie, after this we have to start a fresh cycle so it will be extra disappointing if it doesn't take. I'm trying not to get my hopes up but it's hard isn't it? How early could you test or is the scheduled blood test the earliest? I had a day 5 blastie put back.
Krikkit - fingers crossed for your blood test, I really hope it's a positive for you.

JanieS80... I wish you all the best for you TWW, it almost drove me insane, but there was light at the end of the tunnel.
I hope that this will be your time, and the fact that it is your last emby wont matter one bit.

Best of luck to all of you who are due for you BT's I hope to be seeing some more BFP in here....

best wishes to everyone

Thanks so much Springvalley, hopefully some of your baby dust will rub off on me. V exciting!!
Also thanks to Sammie for posting that info on implantation - I wasn't able to find any info on that anywhere so that's great.

Yep, got my FS on speed dial. Office and home number lol.

On my first cycle I had many, many MANY questions and I wrote down all the answers. You know, for quick reference.

:)

Hi everyone.
results came back :bfn: :(

I am already over it and this was just the 1st go.

one thing I have noticed is the *because of your age* rule...

I am sorta sick of hearing it actually, if everything was dependant on my age I am sure I would have been pregnant by now.

*because of your age,
-we arent giving you pessaries,
-we would like you to start the next round straight away,
-you should have had more fertilized eggs,
-you should have had more survive,
-you should of had blastos..

I will be talking to my FS about this - and advising them to assess me based on ME not my age - cause if everything was normal - I wouldn't be seeing them!

Hi Krikkit,
Sorry to hear about your BFN.
I can sympathise with the "it's your age" excuse. My friends/family/FS all say that I "will" get pregnant and that I'm "so lucky" because of my age. It doesn't make me feel any better after a BFN. FS is also reluctant to try anything different because of my age. Appareny being "my age" means I have to keep TTC for another decade before anyone will take me seriously.

Good luck with your treatment and getting some answers.
Seph

*duplicate post*

Hi All,

Well Im in the TWW, how frustrating!! I find myself turning into a insane crazy person, checking into Belly Belly everyday trying to see if my symptons are similar to anyone elses!!! My blood test is on Friday...
I keep waking up throughout the night to go to the bathroom, and feel a sharp pain in my left hand side...of course Im also checking for Aunt Flo!!

Bring on friday,

Babydust to us all...:pray:

Hi Girls,
As always lurking around and hoping that you all get a BFP's. To all those already blessed with them BIG congrats to those who are in the TWW hang in there it does happen.

As for what happens after transfers here is what I used as a guide:
3 day transfer-
1dpt ..embryo is growing and developing
2dpt... Embryo is now a blastocyst
3dpt....Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
4dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
5dpt.. Implantation begins, as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
6dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
7dpt.. Morula is completely implanted in the lining and has placenta cells &
fetal cells
8dpt...Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
9dpt...More HCG is produced as fetus develops
10dpt...More HCG is produced as fetus develops
11dpt...HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on
HPT

5 day transfer-
-1dpt ..embryo is growing and developing
0dpt... Embryo is now a blastocyst
1dpt....Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
2dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
3dpt.. Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
4dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
5dpt.. Morula is completely implanted in the lining and has placenta cells &
fetal cells
6dpt...Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
7dpt...More HCG is produced as fetus develops
8dpt...More HCG is produced as fetus develops
9dpt...HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on HPT

Take care xx

Kristy, big hugs hun :hug:. I'm sorry it's not a BFP, and I hope you get it soon :crossfingers:

Sammie and jodz, thanks girls for the implantation info. I now know how it all goes, bit hard to know everything and right now every little twinge I get I keep hoping it's implantation pain :rolleyes:

Kay, GL for your BT on Friday, you must be very nervous now! I hope it brings you a nice surprise :pray:

Beata x

Krikkit - so sorry to hear of your negative result, keep your chin up. I get sick of the age thing as well, it doesn't make it any better when things don't work out.
Jodz - thanks for posting that info, very helpful.
I bought a couple of HPT's today, not sure when I'll use them. Do pessaries effect the results you get?

Gee its so busy in here I can't keep up with everyone and where everyone is up to.
A BIG CONGRATS TO ALL THE GIRLS AND DH WITH BFP:clap:

Jodz... thanks for that info I was wondering about all that.
Its good to know.;)

Krikkit
I am truly sorry to hear of your bfn.... I hope that it wont deter you too much, and that the nest round will will be seeing a gigantic bfp from you.

Kay Kay
good luck for friday's BT, i hope all goes well, fingers crossed for you

everyone in here on the TWW lots of :bluedust:and :stickyvibesgirl:

Hi Ladies, thanks for your support.

I will be back when the TWW comes around.

Good luck to everyone else and sticky vibes!

Hey girls, just wanted to pop in and say his to everyone. Congrats to all the girls with BFP's. So sorry to hear about the BFN's though. I'm still holding out hope that we'll all get our little bundles of joy soon.

Krikkit - I so know what you mean about the whole age thing. I'm older than you (30) but I get it all the time at my clinic too. They're like "oh you're only 30, you have so much time up your sleeve, so don't even worry about it". As Seph pointed out though, I have told my nurses that just because I'm a lot younger than some of their other patients, it doesn't mean I want to spend the next 10 years TTC. Why should we be disadvantaged because we're young!!

Seph - I saw that you had your FET over the weekend. Good luck and I really hope you get your BFP this time. I'll be thinking of you.

AFM - I'm in the middle of a natural TWW at the moment. It's my first natural cycle in about 7 months (since before seeing FS), so I wanted to do what I could to check that I even ovulated (it was a bit iffy as to whether I was ovulating before I started seeing FS). So I did OPK's and got a positive surge result on day 18 of my cycle (so ovulation either day 18 or 19). I also had a blood test at clinic yesterday to confirm progesterone levels (also to check if I ovulated). And my prog level yesterday was 49.8 (day 26 of cycle), so nurse said that I definitely ovulated, which is good news for me. At least I know that I ovulated, which will help for FET's. So it looks like I'm a late ovulator with a longer cycle. I'm learning a little bit more each month.

So I'll be waiting to see if I'm UTD from this natural cycle (not holding out much hope but you have to try I guess). Then if I'm not pg, I'll be doing a FET. I think AF should be due around this weekend or Monday next week.

Good luck to everyone else in their TWW.

Wishes xoxo

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Krikkit - I so know what you mean about the whole age thing. I'm older than you (30) but I get it all the time at my clinic too. They're like "oh you're only 30, you have so much time up your sleeve, so don't even worry about it". As Seph pointed out though, I have told my nurses that just because I'm a lot younger than some of their other patients, it doesn't mean I want to spend the next 10 years TTC. Why should we be disadvantaged because we're young!!

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Wishes...I know! - its like your so young.. we can make more money out of you....

I have had a change of Dr for the 3rd time for the next protocol... grr... The 1st Dr richardson, semi retired- he flys every weekend to QLD.
The second one Dr Argwal, is still in training and has just started at the practice, she wrote up my last protocol.

The newest one is Dr Rowland, I see him next Tuesday to discuss the last cycle and protocol for this cycle - he has been around for a while from what I can gather and has plenty of experience, he did my last transfer too.. I didn't even see Dr Argwal at my transfer!

Okay, I'm going out on a limb here. I've got a packet of HPTs in my bathroom cupboard, and for the first time ever, I'm committing myself here that I will NOT test before BT.

AF may arrive and give me an answer anyway, but otherwise, it'll be wait and see. And you girls are gonna keep me in check.

So, from a self-confessed HPT addict, I am now joining HPTA - HPT Anonymous. I solemnly declare that I will not POAS before BT.

There. I said it. Now, can I stick to it?

WLAB stands and says "I too am an addict", and I too solemny declare that I will not POAS in this tww. We have all gone through so much to get to BT, I think it is only fair we give ourselves hope for as long as possible.

Hi Girls,

WLAB and Seph, you go girls! It's so hard not to give in to the evil pee stick (and the digital ones too), I wish I had the strength. I have gone through my fair share of them too, never having the chance to see that lovely 2nd line. My HPT a day before my BT last year was negative, but the BT confirmed a positive. Go figure.

Wishes, GL in your natural cycle hun :crossfingers:

AFM, my BT is scheduled for 23/7. Not feeling much ATM, boobies a bit sore but then again they are always sore a week before AF is due. I'm having funny niggly dull pains down there since my FET, but that's about all. I'm not too worried at this stage as I had absolutely no symptoms last year. I've already made an app. with my FS and my IVF nurse next week if I don't get my BFP to start a fresh stimulated cycle asap (with the next AF, not that I wish to get it!!). Gotta have plan B I say...:rolleyes:

:bluedust: & :stickyvibesgirl: to us all in the 2WW!

Beata x

WLAB and Seph: You both are stronger than me. I gave in last night and also this morning. I am still trying to be sensible and realistic as I have had false starts before but both times the stick had two blue lines within 30 seconds. Possibly a good sign my DH thinks. I took the tests as my tummy was rumbling and was scared it was all over. Now I need to wait until BT tomorrow and that phonecall!!! I hope that your pact holds firmer than mine and when that BT day comes there are some BFPs for you.

Wishes all the best with the natural cycle.

Beata70: Here's hoping that you don't have to use plan b.

Krikkit: I have never heard of all the excuses they were coming up with about your age. The whole reason that you are seeing a FS is that you are wanting a baby in your life now, not 7-9 years, so yes it is important to you. I am at the other spectrum of age yet my FS has been realsitic and not blammed my age, just said it will happen it may take time. All the best.

:pray:

Ok, in a fit of insanity I destroyed all my hpt's. I was having crazy ideas about testing right now just so I could see what it felt like to see the 2 lines. (last pregnal was on saturday, probs would still be in my system...) then I realised how truely freaking NUTS that would be as I know I would most likely go ballistic when the bt is neg.

I am losing it arent I.

Damn hormones.

Hugs to all you sweet gals.

Sammie

Sammiejam: No you are not nuts. Those hormones are just at it again. Well done on throwing them away, I gave into temptation!!!! All the best and hope that BT date comes along very soon for you.:hug:

I am joining all you girls in the loony bin. As I mentioned I bought the three HPT's the on Monday just so I had them. They were calling me so of course I had to POAS despite all the info that's been posted on here about when the HCG might show. Of course I got a BFN - why do we do it to ourselves. I felt so stupid afterwards. The clinic rang yesterday morning and said it probably wouldn't show anyway but would in the next couple of days. I'm determined not to test until Saturday now even though I wanted to this morning. Good on you girls for waiting until the BT, I'm just not that strong. The TWW is torture!!!

Oh girls, why would I need HPTs when I've got you all to keep me sane? I love that we're all feeling and doing exactly the same things, even though we know it's useless and will only make us more frustrated.

Having said that, Babydreams, it looks like you might have some good news?! :crossfingers: for tomorrow.

Janie, put the HPTs done and step away. When's your BT? You're probably way too early!

WLAB, thanks for joining me. Together we shall be victorious. Today, HPTs. Tomorrow, the World. :p (I say this now, but I've still got 12 days of my TWW to go until BT...)

Sammiejam, I think it's hilarious that you destroyed your HPTs. I haven't quite gone that far, but I may have to ask DH to do it if the temptation takes me.

Thinking of you all, a big :hug: to everyone I missed,
Seph

:rofl: You girls make me laugh, and I really need it today!

Babydreams, yey!! Sounds really positive hun, I reckon you have a BFP!!!!! I pray your BT confirms this tomorrow :pray:

Janie, I'm sure it's way too soon to test. Besides, I got a BFN a day before my BFP was confirmed with a BT in my last pg, so I wouldn't rely on them stupid sticks ;)

Sammie, you've made me smile today, thanks hun! I'm sure it's those crazy hormones...hehe.

GL to us all waiting, waiting.........hope we get a big surge of BFPs in here soon!!! :pray: :pray: :pray:

Beata xxx

Persephone & Beata - my blood test is Sunday. Yep way early and the funny thing is I knew that before I did it but just thought I'd torture myself all the same.:wall:

Babydreams - here's hoping and praying :pray: you have some good news for us.
Good to have some laughs going on in here, it's a good distraction.:lol:

Hi Gals or should I say fellow inmates ;)

Purse, you cant be in full recovery until those poas's are in the bin ! I gave mine to a g/f, and dont her not to give them to me under any circumstances :rolleyes:

Beata, r u doing a fet embie on board as we speak ? Your BT is on the same day as mine, and you just reminded me to ring and make an appointment with my FS

Samie; Blame the hormones hun, that's what I do, mine are sending me into fits of grumpiness, I cant help it, Im so wound up

Janie: Best of luck for your poas

AFM: 4DP2BT - Try and figure that one out ;) My symptoms are twingy uterus and headache's, however twinging is most likely EPU related or the crinone x 2 each day, and headache's from withdrawals of the fsh's, the time I need a coffee or a bottle of wine the most, I can't have it :wall: Just a little winge, the sacrifice is worth it. I am so crazy busy at work, which is wonderful distraction, but I am worried the high stress will impact on implantation, though It's out of my hands, I have surrended, that I did the best I could getting to blast, and I have to let the universe decide our fate.

I must add, having had a blast transfer on Sunday @ 7.45 am, why did they make me wait 16 days post epu for a BT, so really we are having a 3 WW ...

Sorry gals if I sound grumps .. it's the hormones, any one else grumpy :hide:

:pink-babydust:and :stickyvibesboy: for all xxx

good luck to all those in TWW. sending you some sticky vibes

Hello fellow TWWers.

Yes it is good to get on here and remind yourself that you're not going crazy and that others are on a similar journey.

Had bt this morning and came back positive. I think i was in shock, as didn't jump up and down. Due to my age I have a greater risk of mc but yeah we at least have a fighting chance and are on our way,:dance:

Good luck ladies and those hpt are just torture we bring upon ourselves, hope you remain strong and fight the urge. :D

Babydreams, congratulations hun :happyforyou:!!!! Awesome news, hope your lovely BFP rubs off on all of us!! :pray:

Wishing you a H & H pregnancy hun!

Hugs
Beata xxx

WLAB, I had a day 6 frozen blastie transferred, and the BT is only 12 days later. When I had a fresh transfer last year, my EPU was on 22/5, transfer was on 27/5 and I got my result on 6/6. So from EPU to BT it was 16 days.
Counting from EPU it's a bit longer to BT than when you have a FET, as they have to fertilize the eggs first in the fresh cycle and with FET the eggie is already fertilized. Hope that makes sense....

B x

Babydream... thats awesome news. Congrats to you and DH:clap:

CONGRATULATIONS babydreams :happyforyou: and to everyone else lots of good luck and best wishes to you all. Come on those :bfp:

:leap::leap::leap::clap::clap::clap:
Congratulations babydreams and best wishes for a H&H pregnancy. I'm so happy for you, such great news. You stay right where you are little jelly bean.

Oh Babydreams, HOW WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

I am so happy for you. Its totally and utterly fantastic...

Babydreams - congratulations. So happy for you and I hope you have an uneventful and happy pregnancy.

AFM - not looking so good. Looks like I'm about to be out of the game (again) with this natural cycle. Started getting the brown stuff on TP this morning, so I'm sure AF is not very far away. I was a little disappointed and sad, even though I knew our chances were pretty slim anyway. If I calculated ovulation correctly though, I really shouldn't be getting AF until Monday (maybe Sunday), which would be 14 days after ovulation. The fact that AF could arrive anytime now, it worries me, because it looks like my luteal phase could be too short. My fertility nurse has said that a luteal phase could be anywhere between 12-16 days. If AF arrives before Saturday, my luteal phase this month will be less than 12 days. I don't know exactly what that means for me, other than I know that if it's too short, it's not good. Does anyone have any advice or know what effect a too short luteal phase means?? Can you still get pregnant??

Sorry if I wasn't supposed to post all that stuff in the TWW. Good luck to everyone else still out there waiting.

Wishes xoxo

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I am so sorry. Its a crushing disappointment. I dont know anything about luteal stages at all so I cant help you there, but I can send you out hugs and cyber chocolate... :(

AFM- *****, cuss and curse. The witch is on the way, I can feel it. Low, dull pains and some cramping. And I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and I have stacked on the kg's this cycle. Oh well. Onto cycle number 4 I guess.

Hugs and baby dust so sticky you can hardly get off the couch to everyone else. (((((((everyone)))))))

A big thanks for your good wishes ladies. I am still being cautious and can't believe it. Have only told parents as have had false start before. But so far, so good. :pray:

sammiejam: hoping that it like the symptoms I had on Monday> I called my Dh and said there wasn't a baby this time because I too had cramping etc. So big fingers crossed that it is all the baby implantation action for you too. :crossfingers:

Wishes: I am not sure about luteral phase. Hugs to you hun.

To everyone else, good luck with your cycles as miracles can happen. I was told that with a frozen cycle and my age I only had a 10% chance. hence why I'm in shock. Best wishes girls. :grouphug:

Baby dreams Congratulations, :dance: I think it's extra special that your DS was born from the same cycle.
I was wondering if you could tell me your age ?

Hi to everyone :D

WLAB: Sure I just turned 43!!! I was 41 when I fell preg with DS and we froze the two blasties we used for this cycle. My Ds is now 9 months so we thought we'd just give the two remaining embies a go, with no expectations. Hence the surprise. Yes it certainly is special. My FS always said it would happen (1st time) and it did, the second time is just a dream.

Good luck