2ww for us and our Surrogate

[HopeNovember2017]

Hi Ladies,

Anyone else bitten all their nails down during 2ww? We are 3dpt5dt (my sister is being our host surrogate - shes amazing I know ) and im going through waves of optimism and despair! Shes much more laid back than me and Im finding it harder to distract myself even though Im not the one physically experiencing anything! Our beta is 25th May but atm I feel like its impossible to make it until then!!!!! Would love to hear some positive stories!!

My background:

Me: 27 with MRKH
DH: 54 (2 children from previous marriage)
Transferred a 5 day Blast

Wishing you all lots of luck!! :) xx

[Bubblegum89]

No advice but how lovely of your sister :) good luck, hope it’s good news!

[Cakelaur]

Gosh I'm so excited for you! What a wonderful story! I have everything crossed for you and will be following along to hopefully see your bfp!! 🤞🏻

[HopeNovember2017]

Cakelaur and Bubblegum89 - thanks for your kind words

We think we may test at 6dpt5dt which will be Sunday - realistic that it may still be early but we will be at my sister's that day and will be nice for the 3 of us to do one HPT together!

[MagicalCreatures]

I think that’s amazing. How brave of you all. I always considered being a surrogate myself and it still isn’t off the cards as long as I’ve had all the children I want by then.
It’s the most incredible gift you can ever give and your sister is inspirational. How lucky you are to have each other.
Good luck. Keeping everything crossed for you x x x

[HopeNovember2017]

Thank you MagicalCreatures . She really is - we were originally going to go with an agency because I would have never have asked her, it needed to be something she felt strongly enough about to come to me about it. When we went through our first cycle of IVF last year we retrieved 2 eggs from me which was pretty low considering my age. It was an emotional journey but we ended up with both little eggs making it to blasts! I think it was the excitement felt by us and our family that made her feel like she wanted to be part of our story . She has been amazing so far and we are all praying that we get a BFP on 25th!

Thats amazing that you would consider it! I know its not for everyone but being on the brutal side of infertility and knowing what it can mean for someone trying to have a baby, if I could then I would!

Thanks for your well wishes xx

[MagicalCreatures]

What a wonderful story and experience for you.
I really hope I get the chance to give that gift one day.
More people need to see it that way. As giving the most precious gift.
Let us know how it goes. X x x x

[HopeNovember2017]

Just a little update - we did a test this morning and have a second faint line!!!! We dont want to get too excited but do think its a BFP!! Beta is on Friday so it is an early line!

[Cakelaur]

OMG!!!! @HopeNovember2017 what wonderful news!! That's a mega strong line there!!! Massive congratulations. I'm so so so thrilled for you all!! Fingers crossed for an easy 9months. Do keep us posted about how it all goes!! Did they implant two embryos or just one?? Was just thinking you could have twins!!! Eek!!!

[HopeNovember2017]

Do you think its a strong one?! I mean, its deffo there, but I dont know what to compare it to! We will do another on Tuesday so as long as it gets darker ay! We just had the one embryo transferred :)

I'm still so shocked!!

Thank you so much, your words mean alot! :) xx

[MagicalCreatures]

Yay!!! That’s fantastic.
That certainly is a great line. My first BFP was much fainter then that.
OMG OMG!!!!!
Congratulations x x x

[KimRobs87]

Amazing news! Congratulations xx

[weasledee]

Congratulations, that's a great line! :)

[Zeze247]

Congratulations x

[UnicornsandRainbows1]

I've been silently following this. That's a beautiful line. Congratulations!

[HopeNovember2017]

Thank you so much everyone! My sister said she actually feels pregnant today too! Roll on Friday to make it 'official'!

Anyone else in their 2ww? Or has been through IVF/ICSI?

xx

[KnitKitty]

Congratulations! What a lovely thread to read. :) All the best for the future. Hoping it's a happy, healthy and easy pregnancy.

[HopeNovember2017]

Just a little update - we did one more test before beta day tomorrow! What a nice line! Super excited! Thanks for everyone's messages :)

[MagicalCreatures]

Eeeek!!! There’s no mistaking it now x

[HopeNovember2017]

I know MagicalCreatures!! This is actually happening! My sister has been great, a little tired but terribly excited for us! She cant wait to be an Auntie!! x

[Justmuddlingalong]

Oh what a lovely thread. Congratulations on your BFP. Hoping the rest of your journey is a happy and smooth one. Lots of luck. 🍀

[Cakelaur]

Just fantastic. I can't wait to hear about the birth of this little bub!! 🤞🏻

[MagicalCreatures]

Ooooh yeh we want updates.
Wanna know everything. So chuffed for you x

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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, DH & DSIS

[HidCat]

Hope all goes well at your appointment! Congratulations!

[MagicalCreatures]

@HopeNovember2017 how did the appt go today hun? X