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Nobeer, I always crave those things as soon as transfer has been! Typical isn't it?!

Tame, I'm Stars, 41, 7 cycles of ivf, 1 success (3yr old DS) on 2nd cycle. 4th cycle, had blighted ovum (missed m/c) the other 5 cycles all BFN. Run out of money, have my one and only ever frostie which I'm hoping to transfer...you never know.....

Stars I'm so sorry your DM never got to meet your DS Mother's Day must be extra hard for you.

Tame I have never been in such good shape as I was with my first cycle of IVF. I'm hoping to start my next one any day if AF ever turns up. I'm about 8 lbs heavier and have been eating lots of crap. I'm feeling meh about it but like you and Stars say it doesn't seem to make much difference I hope

I'm sure everything will go smoothly with the donor, I know its hard not to worry but she will have everything in her favour cos she's so young lucky cow

Bears if my AF doesn't show up soon I won't be able to start as my EC/ET dates will clash with Easter and even though my clinic is open I have been told there are restrictions due to the lab not being fully open on bank holidays.

I think juicy is still on mn but gets into a bit of trouble at times so keeps a low profile. Maybe is still on here. I'm friends with them both on FB.

I'm Cups 32 yrs ttc number 1 for 4 and a half years. Unexplained. 1 ICSI so far in July 2013, BFP but m/c at 6 weeks. Waiting for next cycle.

PS I'm hiding indoors all day as Mother's Day makes me feel like shit to be honest. DH has banned me from going on Facebook. Hope those of you with dc have a wonderful day and those without manage to have a nice day regardless xx

Turq 1st IVF 9dp2dt (hope that makes sense). TTC for #2 for 3 yrs. Unicornate uterus and some male factor history but we've managed to drastically improve that recently ;-

Tested this morning and it was BFN but I know it's early. I only managed to hold my bladder for an hour as I have an extraordinarily small bladder!!

Going to wait til Fri now for OTD, sick of the disappointment of home testing!

No Cupcakes don't blame you for staying off dreaded FB today, I hardly go on it now. It just serves to make me feel worse. Hope your AF shows up soon.

Stars when are you getting your frostie put back? Sorry your lovely mam didn't get to meet her grandchild. Mother's Day is awful for many people.

I'm 34 btw, forgot to add that to my run down.

tame have you been treated in Czech Republic before? Are the clinics better? The anxiety you are feeling is completely normal. So much is riding on this it's no wonder it crosses over into our dreams.

I might be missing for a few days from now girls. I'm going to throw myself into wedding preparations and really enjoy it. Nothing I can do now will change things and I won't make time go any faster by googling constantly. The worst that can happen is a BFN and we have the money for another cycle although it will mean putting a lot of important financial stuff on the back burner.

I think I've mentally accepted a BFN and have moved on but of course I'll let you all know if it's not.

Take care my lovely ladies.

Thanks Cups and Turq

Cups, sorry you're not feeling great today. All these celebratory days are so loaded aren't they. I struggle with Fathers day as I didn't know mine and then he died when I was 7 so never got a chance! Christmas has always been hard since my mum died nearly 8 years ago....can't blinking win! I do find Mother's Day easier now I have DS tho as while I still miss my mum, I can focus on being a mummy to him instead. But do remember before he was born it was bloody difficult. I hope that next year we are all celebrating being mums

Cups, hope af comes soon. Xx

Turq, what test and are you 12dpo? Don't accept bfn just yet hun, still time til test day xxx

It was an internet cheapy Stars. I'm coming out in spots now like when my period is on its way. Does your normal luteal phase get masked by the progesterone because mine would normally be due on tomorrow?

IC aren't as sensitive as they claim, in my experience! So hang in there. Progesterone can prolong af arriving, but not always. Spots could be af or bfp, the signs really are so similar especially with the lovely progesterone! X

I agree with stars- reserve judgement till you know for sure. After my bfp last year that went from bad to good, bad again, great news, shit news- I won't believe anything till I have a baby in my arms!!

X

Bit worried ladies.

I have my period, normally lasts 6 days, especially on the pill. Day 5 today and yesterday and today I am getting through a tampon an hour, large stringy clots coming out too. My baseline scan on Friday said my lining was 3mm, I kid you not I have not idea what they were measuring as way more than that has come out! Sorry, TMI. I don't know if it is the scratch combined with clean but anyone got any advice?

My clinic was pretty dismissive (called the out of hours emergency). Basically said "well, i don't know what your period is like normally to tell you if it is abnormal"...which I get, but a little more advice would have been nice....

oh no val. Sorry to here that, and sorry clinic been crap. Def call them back tomorrow. I've no idea what to suggest I'm afraid.

Hi tame, I'm 39 (for one more week). TTC #2 for 28 months. 3 failed icsi (BFN each time) 1 aborted cycle (due to thin lining). Presently 2dp 6dt (day 6 due to PGS screening on both frozen and fresh embryos: 1 viable out of 8). OTD (according to clinic) 12th April (but clearly I can test earlier than that ... If I dare). This is our last go.

I have heard a lot of good things about the clinics in the Czech clinics. Best of luck to you and your donor. I know how you feel about worrying over what you've consumed and whether its 'pregnancy' friendly, is another of the lovely IVF head spins we go through. Are you glutton intolerant?

Cups: Ah, I see. It's annoying to have to wait due to,the clinic being closed. Come on AF! Mother's Day must be a real head fuck when going through all this IVF when trying to conceive DC 1.

Turq: don't give up hope yet, it is still early. Enjoy the wedding prep and pop back as and when you feel you can. Xx

Stars: Is your FET soon? Fingers crossed for you.

Vallinna: I've no idea either bit make sure you speak to a doctor tomorrow and get to the bottom of it. Try not to worry.

I had another lentogest injections today... wow that leads to a sting and numb bum! My clinic got back to me (after my having to chase them) with my progesterone levels and they are fine. There is nothing more for me to do until OTD but wait. Everyone wants me to be positive but I cannot help but feel the opposite. Then I feel guilty that i am not giving this embryo the opportunity (like I can really influence a positive outcome through an attitude!). I am usually a glass half full type of person but struggle to be like that over this, as this moment.

Hope you lovely ladies had had a lovely day, whatever you've been doing. And I 2nd tame: wishing you a lovely Mother's Day to those with babies to come. What a lovely way of putting it tame. Xx

Val, can you call today and ask to speak to a Doctor or someone else who can be more reassuring! Honestly what are these people like?!

Bears, sorry you're feeling low about this cycle. It's hard to remain positive in the 2ww. We want it so much the fear it might not happen takes over and our mind plays trucks on us too. Keep positive. You have a viable (through PGS) embie in there so that's pretty positive in itself
My Apt for my FET is tomorrow! I know nothing about FET as have never had any spare embryos! Apart from this one! I'm hoping I can do a natural cycle but will see what he says tomorrow! Then I guess I'll do it in a couple of months time.

Tame, there are do many hurdle the ought the whole ivf cycle and pregnancy itself, it's hard to believe isn't it? Imagining your baby in your arms is a safer place to be, so try and focus in that too xxx

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Hello everyone! A first time hello to all those who have joined this thread recently and a special hello to all of those who have been on here a lot longer than others. I hope you guys remember me. I got my BFP at the end of Jan and have just had the 12 week scan. All was fine, thank God, and I can't describe the feeling of seeing a lively foetus jumping about after all the horrible losses of last year. Sorry for not having been on here much, recently. I have honestly found this pregnancy to be far more stressful than the actual IVF. I have been so utterly terrified of losing this pregnancy that I've just kind of retreated into myself and have been quite low at times. I have hardly had any symptoms (in fact I had more symptoms with the three pregnancies I lost!) which has worried me constantly. It's stupid, really. I was really hoping to have morning sickness instead of being delighted not to have suffered from it! Anyway, I hope you don't think it's insensitive of me to pop in here with good news, when I know so many of you are having shitty times. I haven't read all if the posts, but it sounds like many of you are having bad luck for which I'm truly sorry. I just thought this might give some of you hope that it can work! For those of you who don't know me, I am 37 (but 38 in 2 weeks). This was my first IVF after losing both of my Fallopian tubes to ectopic pregnancies last year. I also had a miscarriage one year ago this weekend. Anyway, I wanted to thank all of you for all of the support you gave me whilst I was going through the IVF. It has been invaluable to me and I will never forget it. You are all fantastic and incredibly courageous ladies and if I had one wish right now, it would be that you all get those precious babies in your arms soon. Loads and loads of love and thanks to you all, and wishing every one of you success. Sarah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aww bad. Lovely news you've seen your bouncing baby at 12 week scan must have been really special. Sorry to hear what a hard time emotionally you've had since your bfp. It's very understandable though. You take care and thanks for sharing your news with us. X

Yay- congrats bad hair!! Lovely news

Val- are you down regging? My periods are always very odd when I'm down regulating- much more clotty and heavy. How is it today?? X

I've just booked a candlelight massage at the hotel in Zlin for the day after arrival- 60mins for £13!! Sounds lush doesn't it?!

Will I have to be naked?

Aww bad and bugs, are you two trying to make me cry?! I've got everything crossed for your upcoming scan bugs and I'm so pleased to hear about yours bad, especially after the awful year you had. You both really deserve this.

If you're on the IVF worriers/warriers thread, I really hope to see you on there in a few weeks. But one step at a time, I need to wait for the blood test next week first!

£13 Tame...so it's not just the IVF that is more economical No, not down regging. Have no periods so doing short protocol FET. I felt a bit odd on the pill this time - uber sore boobs towards the last week, spots...in fact the sonographer at my baseline scan said oh, you ovulated on your left side, which I brushed off and said it must be a hangover from the last fresh IVF...maybe something very odd is going on. Still passing clots. All very odd. Called the clinic this morning and they are scanning me tomorrow. Never had anything like this.

Bad so lovely to hear from you. I had a VERY similar pregnancy with DS. Please PM me if you want. At least two thirds of my pregnancy were blighted with anxiety. It was only when he was kicking consistently that I could relax. Happy to chat any time Bugs lovely to 'see' you too

Good luck tomorrow Stars!

What's lentogest Bears? Is it like Gestone?