IVF Cycle buddies March/April

[Hobbes39]

I know we are only partway through February, but I'm down to start our 2nd round of IVF once my period starts at the end of this month, so thought I'd start a cycle buddies thread now as I gear up..!
Our history is that we have a 3.5yo DS, naturally conceived, but have been trying for a sibling for 2 years now... we had an ectopic pregnancy just over a year ago, but after that nothing... so as I'll be 40 next month, we decided there wasn't time to waste anymore and had all the tests last year but we are 'unexplained'... so we had a cycle of IVF in November/December but sadly was unsuccessful as ended in a chemical pregnancy. So here we go again - fingers crossed it's 2nd time lucky...! If anyone else is starting soon then would be great to have the support! Xx

jody. I was lucky in that I had a weekend to deal with it although I'm still up and down now so I don't know what I'd do if I'd gone to work. I don't know anything about progesterone withdrawal as clinic hasn't told me anything! Can you ask the clinic?

They just said to stop progesterone and do a retest in a week to rule out an ectopic. U sometimes hear about people getting a BFP after a negative. Guess I could do another test on Saturday just to confirm in my head

Hi Jody, it's so shit and heartbreaking for you, i'm so sorry. Honestly, there is a tiny chance that you tested too early, as you do hear about it happening, so if it will help you to do another test to be sure, then you might as well. I don't want to get your hopes up or be too down on them either - you do what you need to do...
if you can take some time off, then I would if possible xx sending you virtual hugs.
blackcherries - how are you doing? I know it's a rollercoaster of emotions when it fails, but hope you are ok & hopefully one of your frozen ones will be the one xxx
Can I ask - random one - did anyone else get sore boobs early on in TWW? I've realised mine have been painful since egg collection and don't remember that happening last time until later on once the extra progesterone kicked in...?
Hope - hope your pain has settled down - I'm still feeling tender and slightly crampy now after ET, just had a hot water bottle on me to ease the pain and suddenly realised that wasn't such a great idea at this stage - I hope I haven't boiled my embryos

Hobbes, I had sore boobs from about day 2 of 2WW through to about day 7. Also some light cramping in the first week. I didn't have stims so it must have been the progesterone. DP also had v v sore boobs during stims.

Going to test this morning. It's not my OTD but is day 12 post 5 day transfer, which seems to be most other people's OTD. I don't feel pregnant at all now, though I did in the first week. Have had DC before, so I remember what it felt like and in that first week I really did think our embie must have implanted.

So not holding out much hope and just want to know now. Although OTD isn't till Sunday I am sure if it was going to be positive, it would be by now.

Good luck Wanda let us know xx

Hi so I am cautiously announcing a beautiful BFP this morning 😊 12 days past 5 day transfer 🙂 Thought I would give a run down of symptoms and my story in case that helps anyone else.. I know googling was a nightmare for me! after ET I had a few days of cramping and sore boobs then everything went away which I was really worried about, then this last couple of days I developed a very swollen tummy, stitch like pains, 4lbs on and a little nausea (I am ringing clinic today about it as I understand if that is OHSS it can get worse if you get pregnant) I was a little bit hopeful as had read online that very late onset symptoms like that could indicate pregnancy but then again had never had IVF and was on progesterone so hadn't a clue what was what really.. I also went off tea which is a biggie for me! I dont have sore boobs which was a major thing in my last pregnancy even before testing, so was worried about that..
all along docs were very pessimistic about my chances (I have endometriosis, adenomyosis, history of ectopic and only one tube left which is blocked and filled with fluid, scars on ovaries and disappointing amh and fsh results) 5 years TTC a sibling for only dc.. got 11 eggs and 5 fertilised, one back in and one in the freezer. first time IVf so am feeling so blessed and happy this morning! It's really early days and I have had a loss before so am cautious but am overjoyed at least have got to this stage so will sit tight and see what happens!
Best of luck to you all, we all have been through so much to get here but you are all very strong and determined ladies, good luck! 🙂

Best of luck wanda! Our stories seem to be quite similar, though my clinic told me to test today 12dp5dt.. I have my fingers crossed for you! x

Congratulations xx good luck Wanda

Congrats anna. Lovely news.
And good luck Wanda. Got everything crossed for you too.

BFN for us. We are heartbroken.

Wonderful news for you though Annab, congratulations.

Congratulations AnnaB - will keep everything crossed for you it's a sticky one .
Wanda - I'm so sorry look after yourself - it's not the end, I'm sure you and DP will get there xxx
Hope everyone else is ok?

I'm so sorry Wanda. This is such a hard journey but as hobbes says, it's not the end. Be kind to yourselves.

I'm sorry Wanda. Know exactly how you feel. Didn't think I had any tears left in me but a whole fresh wave came this morning x

I am so sorry Wanda, take care of yourself x

Anna how many days post transfer did you start feeling any symptoms? Also did you have a 5dt? I can't remember sorry!!

So sorry wanda, take care of yourself

Amazing news anna, many congratulations

Thanks all for your kind words. I just feel so unlucky. They said we had a top grade (day 5) blast and my lining was good. What could have been better than that? Our frozen embie is only "average".

Still, hhno and Annab's good news makes me feel more positive that it could work for us. Just wish it had this time.

At work now. I feel leaden inside.

Oh Wanda I'm so very sorry 😔 lots of love to you, make sure you take some time for yourself, and that's a great attitude to have. Look forward to the next one and stay positive ❤

AnnaB amazing news for you! I love hearing first time ivf success stories, they give me so much hope 🙏🏼

wanda i was so sorry to come on and read your news it is truly heartbreaking when it fails. Look after yourselves

annab congratulations thats amazing, reading another BFP really gives me hope that one day i will get there too!

hobbes ive had sore boobs since i did my trigger shot randomly, they arent as bad now but still sore! I'm sure you havent boiled your embryos but i wouldnt use a hot water bottle again now, i'm sure i read somewhere not to during 2ww as well as hot baths but not sure if thats right or not!

Im still really sore and uncomfortable i seem to get more bloated and sore as the day goes then over night get up for a million wees and it goes down! It hurts to laugh, sneeze and touch and im fed up with it now! And i hate this stupid day 2 waiting, i just want to know!!!
My lack of patience doesnt boad well for my 2ww does it

Hope everyone else is doing ok xx

Wanda I'm so sorry. My son was a poor quality blast, if that helps at all.
Congrats Anna!

I have mixed news. Got the faintest of faint lines this morning, and have had a blood test. Result is low hcg, 30. So they have said it could be a slow starter or a chemical. Back for another blood on Tuesday.
In the interim I've bought some better tests! After my super faint line i researched the brand and everyone hates it! 3 FRERs in my bag.

Fingers and toes crossed

Thank you so much everyone!! x
Geeup I had a 5 day transfer 12 days ago, grade b embryo, had strong cramps and sore boobs for a few days after transfer then it all went away and I felt normal for about a week and was very worried about that! then a few days ago it all kicked off again, but not usual preg symptoms like sore boobs, am actually ringing clinic today as apart from massive weight gain I seem to have OHSS symptoms and want to make sure all is normal.. definitely recommend FRER, once I got a line on that I then used a clear blue digital as I desperately needed to see the words after 5 years of negatives!

Called clinic, they said they advise testing again on Sunday before writing it off. Then they offered me the option of having a blood test today to be sure. If it was down the road I would obviously jump at the blood test but I'll have to make up an excuse at work, go into London - it'll take half a day all told. If they had offered us the option of a blood test on day 12 earlier, I would have just booked it and got the time off work.

Don't know what to do now. I just don't feel pregnant. I don't want to have to wait till Sunday to confirm what I already know.

So there's no denying the truth anymore. Aunt flowers has come triple fold. Cramp is like having 3periods at the same time it's horrific. Managed from 830 to1pm before bursting into tears at my desk. Had to say my dog died to explain it! Hope no-one comes to my house anytime soon xx trying to keep positive but feel so low. At least I can have a hot water bottle now and a massive cat cuddle. Went for a long walk to Tower Bridge today which was nice. Hope everyone else is OK x

Predictive stupid text! Aunt Flo not Aunt Flowers!

It's a rubbish feeling isn't it Jody? I did go for the blood test and unsurprisingly it was a negative. Have just had a glass of wine on the plus side, but feeling really quite depressed. I guess time heals all wounds etc but today I really feel unlucky!