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ICSI ivf. Tested early. Am I pregnant?

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 15:33

Hi. I'm on my first round of ICSI IVF and I am 5 days away from the official test date they gave me. So right now I'm 8 days post a 5 day embryo transfer. The doctors said wait until day 14 to test but couldn't help myself as some online forums say they tested earlier. I have a v faint 2nd line and just really wanted opinions. Could this turn into a bolder line as the next 5 days go on or should I prepare myself for the worst ? We have been TTC for 16 months .

ICSI ivf. Tested early. Am I pregnant?
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BasicSAHM · 30/09/2018 15:37

I had fainter lines with my two babies when testing early and I was definitely pregnant. Congrats!!! Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!

Cattenberg · 30/09/2018 15:44

When I had IVF, I started testing 12 days after my egg retrieval, as I read that the trigger shot should be out of my system by then. I tested negative, but a day and a half later I had a very faint positive. This was seven days after my five day transfer. I'd say that you've got a positive - congratulations!

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 15:56

Ah really congratulations lovely !!!! When was this ? Would u say the line looks like yours then in terms of colour ?

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 15:58

Ahhh i really really hope So!!!!! Thanks so much

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zzzzz · 30/09/2018 16:01

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Lamaitresse · 30/09/2018 16:06

That is definitely positive, congratulations! After my ICSI I tested 7dp5dt and got a fainter positive than that. My dd is now 4 😊
Hooe you have a peaceful 9 months!!!

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 16:10

Zzzzz sorry not understanding what you mean ?

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 16:12

Chintaria - amazing congratulations!! Was it your first cycle ?? Ahhhhhhh I really hooe youre right . Feels such a long time coming and there's been 14 people across family friends and work colleagues who have had pregnancies in the time we've been trying. Feels like we will never get the baby dust

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MyDcAreMarvel · 30/09/2018 16:14

Thing zzzzz means if you have had a hcg shot or similiar .

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 16:19

zzzzz & MyDcAreMarvel ahhh well I had the trigger shit 15 days ago and I've read as long as you test 10 plus days after it should be out the system by then. Especially by 2 weeks later. Which was yesterday. But will keep testing with the strips each day between now and Friday 2 see if I get a stronger line

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 16:19

Trigger shot haha sorry typo

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 16:31

zzzzz I had 1 as they said I'm a good age (29) and they classed it as a v strong top grade embryo
We also paid for the embryo glue....

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physicskate · 30/09/2018 16:38

Here were mine from 5 and 6 days past 5 day transfer...

A HUGE congrats!!! When I had my first midwife appt she said, 'so this one's extra special.' It feels that way after the pile of shite that is infertility and ivf!!!

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 18:10

Wow amazing!!!! I'm a few days after you but hoping tomorrow will be a stronger line !

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MyDcAreMarvel · 30/09/2018 18:11

Buy a frer op they are more reliable you hit a good line though. Congrats.

MyDcAreMarvel · 30/09/2018 18:12

*got

HavelockVetinari · 30/09/2018 18:12

Congratulations! Definitely positive. That's wonderful news SmileFlowers

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 21:23

Did any one use the basic test strips ? I have a box of 5 and they still say 99 percent accurate just cautious about using a non clear blue as the facilities tend to swear by clear blue and clear blue only ....

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MyDcAreMarvel · 30/09/2018 21:55

Why? Frer are much better than clear blue.

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 22:10

I'm not sure they seem 2 swear by clear blue . Is frer first response ?

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Lamaitresse · 30/09/2018 22:13

Yes, definitely use a FRER! They are brilliant.
We had ICSI after 4 failed rounds of IVF. Dd was a frozen embryo & I truly believed it wouldn’t work. We had tried for 6 years, and even now I have to pinch myself that she’s here ❤️
Can’t wait to hear your next test update - fingers crossed for you!

buttontin · 30/09/2018 22:18

Exciting thread! Congratulations. That’s a positive if ever I saw one 😁

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Sivyer · 30/09/2018 22:24

Wow chintaria I am v v pleased it all worked out. I feel like it has been so hard being so patient for 16 months and counting so the fact you had to wait 6 yrs for your miracle . Congratulations!! Will keep you all informed x

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