Sammy, just checked and my lining was 7.2-8.3 mm on CD 15 (1 week before transfer) they didn't measure it when they did transfer but said it looked fine (I am a bit concerned that . When are you due to go back?
Sorry for not posting yesterday, head was spinning a bit after my follow up. I did try and log on at home but internet connection was playing up and it would have taken ages to write everything I wanted to say on my phone.
So, I asked the Dr about th positive hpt I had before my blood test and he said this was really odd as if I had had a chemical pregnancy then my levels would likely be higher than they were (only 3.8) he said maybe the test was faulty or there was an interaction with the meds?! He said maybe the embryo did start to implant but we'll never know. Feel like I was clinging on to the positive that I was pregnant when maybe I wasn't at all!
Their advice is to have another FET before doing implantation failure tests but we don't want to risk another embryo (or 2!) so we went through the different tests;
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hysteroscopy (to check for scarring/polyps that may not show up on ultrasound) In his experience if there is no indication of anything then they don't tend to find anything but it is not impossible for there to be some minor scarring, however if the scarring is only minor then it may not actually be causing implantation failure.
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immunology blood tests. Have had three tests already which were recommended due to my Raynauds and all came back clear. Waiting for an e-mail with details of the additional tests. My GP agreed to do the previous tests so may be able to get some of these done on the NHS.
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NK cells - blood test first and then possibly a biopsy to check my lining.
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a womb receptibility test. This is the one he was suggesting as next step. He was saying that in general there is a 2-3 day window each cycle where the womb is receptive to an embryo, however in some women the window is shorter (as little as 6 hours!) The test involves preparing as if doing a FET (including scans) and then rather than transfer an embryo they test the lining and send the results off (takes a few weeks) and it apparently pin points the window. It would cost about the same as another FET though! They would then adjust the transfer date for my next FET accordingly.
It's so hard to decide what to do, part of me wants to just take a break from it all but then part of me wants to rule everything out before our next go. And another part thinks maybe we have just been really really unlucky and another FET would work.....
Sorry that was so long!
Figgy, I found that my cycles went a bit crazy when I started ttc, I went from a pretty clockwork 29/30 day cycle to having a 34 day cycle then a random 22 dayer then they were between 29-34 days. I honestly think that it is because I was stressing about ttc. Temping is brilliant for confirming ovulation but since I have stopped trying to pinpoint ov I have gone back to 29 day cycles. I have had reflexology some months too which has helped keep me relaxed. I am 35 next year and on cycle 23 ttc #1 and have a failed IVF and a failed FET behind me, I think I have pretty much tried everything to get pregnant. I know it is hard but maybe it is a case of it just taking a bit longer for some people.
Sunshine, I hope you don't have to wait too long for your next scan.
Hi Chloe, so sorry to hear about your TFMR and that it is taking a long time to fall pregnant again. I have seen ladies on here who have sadly suffered losses fall pregnant again the next cycle but equally others that have taken longer. Since you've hit the 12 month mark it may be worth making an appointment to see your GP.
Hi Agapanther, these threads are a lifeline going through long term ttc. I have told my immediate family and most of my friends but it helps to chat here with ladies who are actually going through it too. Good luck with your test results.