December/January 17 cycle buddies

[HelloMist]

Is anybody else about to start a cycle?

I start down regging on boxing day! I could use some company.

tiny you got 1 more egg than me! :D how did the fertilisation do? 10 fertilised for me (well 16 but there were various things wrong with them).

guys last night was awful. I was really bloated (one day post ET) and in a lot of pain. felt like it was trapped wind all the way up to my shoulders!!

took paracetamol but nothing changed. I was in so much pain I would have rung ER about OHSS if it weren't for the fact that I was weeing normally.

and then in the morning today I was fine! well I am sore, but not in the same way! I could call my clinic but I am not sure what the point is... I mean what can they do?...

today is 2 days post ET and day 7 for the embryo. Hatching should be commencing and then hopefully implantation!!

spread I am so so happy for you. hope the bloods and scans carry on being positive!

Sorry about the bloating Wish if it gets really unbearable go to A&E but I think you have mild OHSS.

Just got the call from the clinic... 19 eggs fertilised !! I'm gobsmacked. Especially as DP had a boys lunch which involved lots of booze the day before EC (I was furious and upset that it might affect his sperm and had a real big go at him). Ha!

oh wow tiny that is excellent news on the fertilisation!!! woo!!

yeah I think I do have mild OHSS, but not sure what to do about it. I am better today, and I don't know if I should bother contacting the clinic. I will try and drink more fluids though- seems counterintuitive though because when you are bloated you don't want to drink more lol

19 eggs Tiny???!!! Omg that's literally amazing! Congratulations!

Wish - defo keep up with the water. I know it bloats more but it'll flush you out.

By the way - I'm from Herts Tiny - not near SW London although I work in the city.

I always wonder with Mumsnet whether the people you write to might be sat in the office next door!

Me too Spread :) that's why I ask. In one of the IVF threads I was on last year, every single one of us lived about 10 miles from one another. Small world!

I think I have mild OHSS too. I'm feeling really nauseous, dehydrated and really sore in my abdomen - feel like really bad AF cramps. Ouch 🤕

I'm in Lancashire.

So this morning 3 days post 5day transfer I have what I would class as I couple for symptoms that weren't there before??

One is I'm ermhh... very "wet" down there (noticed when putting in the suppositories (sorry tmi!!!)

And the other is on and off mild af cramps and other funny tummy pains. Mild and intermittent though.....

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How are we all doing ladies?

That's exciting about the symptoms wish! Be careful not to symptom spot too much. I was convinced I was pregnant during my FET 2ww because I had sore boobs and vivid dreams but it just turned out that progesterone mimics pregnancy symptoms. I did have on and off AF cramps when I got pregnant with my first fresh cycle though so that's a promising sign you're getting crampy?!

AFM, I got another call from the clinic with a Day 3 update. ALL our embryos have survived to Day 3 and all are good quality with the exception of 2 that are poor quality and even if they survive to Day 5 will be too poor quality to freeze. So that still leaves us with 17 good quality embryos all growing at the same rate. I'm in complete shock! Booked in for ET Tuesday morning. Eep!!

When I thought I might have mild ohss I was told (as well as water) eat plenty of protein and try to walk around regularly (helps with any fluid buildup). Also heard to drink Gatorade/similar and possibly salty foods but not sure if the clinic would recommend those. It doesn't hurt to inform clinic as they could give you some advice and should be keeping an eye/tabs on you if there's a worry of it worsening.

Wish AF type cramps I think could be a good sign (as much as a bad one) though it might be a bit early on to be able to read much into it yet. Try not to worry at least!

Hope it eases for you both Tiny and Wish

Spread if I seem calm that's an illusion! Though I am doing my best to keep busy and distracted as I know from experience that dwelling on this does me no good. Thoughts have started to creep in about what if it's bfp but then the same happens as last time (CP). The waiting will be followed by more waiting...

We're meeting some friends today for a catch up. Hope everyone's having a nice weekend.

I've been put on baby aspirin. Anyone else? I didn't have this before.

Tiny what is the anti ohss medication? Just curious.

Hi mist I've been prescribed something called Dostinex (?!). When is your OTD? Can't be too far away now! Have you had any temptations to poas?

Morning ladies

Hope you've all had great weekends!

Big week for you Hello - think it's your OTD this week right? Really got everything crossed it's a BFP for you... keep distracted and try NOT to poas as even though I thought I could handle it, when I did the hpt at 9 days post transfer and got a BFN, deep down it devastated me. Ironically having had a chemical before, I was more scared of getting a BFP and then finding out it was a CP.

OMG Tiny, 17 strong embryos is just so amazing. Have you thought about how many you're going to have put back tomorrow? Fancy triplets or quads?!!

Wish, how are you bearing up? Sounds interesting re. New symptoms although honestly, it's all so confusing - my breasts ached so bad in 2ww - and then nothing for two weeks!

I have another blood test on Wed to check HCG level. Did another hpt this morning to check if it had gone from 1-2 weeks to 2-3 weeks. It has!!! Omg this is just so scary... and exciting!

hi guys

so resisting to POAS is become IMPOSSIBLE.

basically had an awful night as I felt feverish. one minute cold and one min hot.

then I woke up this morning with quite bad AF cramps. but sort of different... cant tell what was different only the pains seems to feel further down that usual. regardless probably wishful thinking....

however I also felt a little sicky.

so I am definitely NOT symptom free, although whether the symptoms are good or bad I really don't know :(

5dp5dt today. was gonna test tomorrow with a FRER as technically 11dpo. is this silly? ooooh I am driving myself balmy and I feel rubbish too!

forgot to mention that is so exciting Spread! and also Tiny your embryo count is incredible! how old are you may I ask?

Ooooh Wish - sounding exciting... for some reason I can tell that you're going to poas tomorrow regardless of what anyone says! Love that you're so excited although sorry you're feeling pants...that's the bit you never really think about isn't it.

If you do poas tomorrow, remember it's still early so don't get disheartened in case it's a BFN... but fingers crossed it's a BFP!

hahaha Spread you did see right through me there didn't you! :D

yes I think it is unlikely that I wont pee on one lol. I just cant wait!

Spread we are only allowed to put one embryo back 😞 DP and I love the idea of twins but because I went in to early labour and lost my perfect son due to short cervix, carrying two babies is almost impossible for me.

Of course wish, I'm 29 in a few weeks time (DP is 44 ). Started TTC at 26 so puts things in to perspective. I know I'm young but I'm thinking more for DP - don't want him to be the oldest dad at the school gates but he is 'normal age' given where we live in London.

By all means poas but don't get disheartened if it's negative. In my first cycle it was BFN even two days before OTD. Only got a BFP the evening before OTD.

I'm 29 in a few months too so no harm there :) being trying since 26 as well!

I am going to try and wait. only 7 days to go and AF might come before that. really feels like it is coming. been to the toilet twice today thinking it had arrived. don't know what to think anymore. getting upset :(

Yes, I've been very tempted to poas! I don't feel very pregnant so have started to feel a bit down and sure that it will be a BFN. Argh! I know that it's not always easy to tell so early though so I need to stay hopeful. :/ Didn't have any tests in the house until today. I've bought some but am trying to hold off. Thank you Spread for telling me to, think I needed someone to tell me to wait! My OTD is Thursday.

Glad the test gave you reassurance, Spread.

We're twins wish!!

I have ET at 10am tomorrow. Super anxious!

Ok so be mad everyone...

5dp5dt

Yey or ney?...😨

Definitely a yey!!!!! 💃🏼🎉👶🏼

If you're anything like me you'll be poas every day until your OTD to see if the line gets thicker. Hope you have deep pockets for all those pg tests

Well I am having really strong on and off cramps and was feverish last night so decided to go for it. Just worried pregnyl is still in my system but it's been 12 days since my trigger injection! So I'm thinking should be OK!

Can't believe it at the moment so feeling a little down again 😕 it's a whole 1 week until my test day from the clinic lol

Looks like a v faint line Wish which is a great sign! Fingers crossed as you get closer, it'll get darker. I do think clear blue digital is the only way forward though. There's no room for error...or worrying about faint lines. Don't worry though - signs are looking good!

Tiny - sorry for silly comment re triplets / quads. Didn't think. Just get that perfect one put back in tomorrow and hopefully it'll deliver you a gorgeous healthy baby. Best of luck for tomorrow.

Hello - hang in there! Thurs is not far away although to be fair, I'm being such a hypocrite as I tested before OTD! Do whatever you're comfortable with. Everyone's rooting for you!

My beta is tomorrow now so feeling anxious about HCG levels. Will keep you posted!

Spread let us know how your beta goes!

At my clinic they don't do a blood test until AFTER you have tested at home and got a positive result!.

does anyone know whether my period will actually ever come? or are the suppositories stopping it? because my clinic just gave me a paper to say pee on a stick on the 7th of feb and if positive ring us for blood test.

I am feeling really pessimistic this morning for some reason not sure why. I was wrong to test last night and I feel more anxious now. for some reason the faint positive has now upset me rather than excite me and I would have preferred a negative as nervous of chemicals :( I tested on another early response brand and it was clear negative (one of those internet 10miu strips). this is the link of what the rest of the internet thinks of my test lol. www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=634464

Tiny- we ARE twins!! good luck this morning with your transfer, you will soon be PUPO! :D

So I am PUPO with one blast safely onboard.

Some bad news though: even though we had 16 embryos that made it to blastocyst, apart from the one they transferred, all are C and D quality and the clinic said they probably won't freeze ANY of them. NONE

I'm so upset as this puts monumental amounts of pressure for this one to work. This blast is a 4BB which was the same grade as my son but also the same grade as my failed FET. So it really could go either way. 50/50!

Clinic will call me tomorrow to let me know if they think any are viable enough to freeze but were quite strong in saying not to get my hopes up.

I'm SO upset, angry, sad, bitter. I should have never been in this situation if my booking-in midwife in my last pregnancy picked up on the fact I had a LLETZ procedure less than 12 months prior and followed protocol and procedures and should have been consultant-led. I'm angry that the TWO times I went to A&E before going in to labour nobody read my notes properly which could have saved
my pregnancy. My son would be here today and I wouldn't have this stress.

Sorry. Just have to get that off my chest as feeling down on the world