IVF&FET June/July cycle buddies

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Hi, we are starting a FET this month after a bit of back and forth with the clinic. Start downreg on Fri with ET hopefully first week of July. Wondering if anyone else cycling around the same time? X

Thanks all. @Janefx40 I think the fact that they were slow on day 5 is telling too. A part of me wanders if this happens naturally but we never know about it as I'd never think of testing through a full period. I do test for LH most cycles though so I guess that would pick it up. My scan is 19/8 at 7 weeks. My gp said to ask them to bring it forward to 6 weeks as an ectopic would likely show then. Thing is I go away (uk) on Sunday. I booked it thinking I'd know either way by now 🙈. I'll see what they say tomorrow/Saturday. How are you getting on? X

@Glitterandunicorns 🤞🏻🤞🏻 it's a good sign. X

@Bestofyou1982 i have been unproductive for 3 weeks now! My mom is basically having to baby sit me to keep me occupied 🙈 I hope you feel better soon x

Unproductive. Literally all I've done today is send 3 emails and login to a website!!! Not going to win any worker of the year awards.

@SpyroC I'm sure I've already said this but my daughter was a day behind on day 5. She wasn't even a blastocyst. Being slow doesn't necessarily mean they won't make it. It's so hard and agonising but the only way to find out is the scan and to some extent the bloods.

It's not much of a fun option on your holidays but you could always have a private early scan wherever you are staying.

Xxx

@SpyroC congratulations 🥳, after all that stress of bleeding and taught you were out. I am so happy you had a blood test that cane back positive. Praying the number doubles for good.

@Glitterandunicorns I hope you feel better today ?
I am 5dp5dt and had no symptoms whatsoever.
I only get the discharge from the pessary, this morning I felt little tingly cramps . Keeping my fingers crossed 7 more days to go🙏🙏

@Rovera12 I do feel a bit better today, thank you for asking! Try not to be concerned about no symptoms. It's still early days, plus some people get no symptoms until much later in pregnancy. Last month (the one before IVF), I had every symptom under the sun and it meant nothing. Our bodies are crazy! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you though.

In saying that, I am symptom spotting like it's my job and trying to analyse every twitch and headache. I need to take my own advice!

I'm 8dp3dt today. OTD is Monday. We decided not to POAS and just let the hospital tell us. I'm not afraid of getting a negative test (don't get me wrong; I'd be devastated); I'm afraid of getting a false positive/ misreading an evap or something then finding out it wasn't real.

Anyway, I'm off work today and it's going to be a lovely hot sunny day. Hope you all enjoy the sunshine!

So embryo was ok and I transferred 2 days ago, was surprisingly ok doing it alone. This time bladder was too full, cant win! Ill test next weekend I think, for now it's nice to be PUPO!

Ahh @glitterandunicorns the crazy symptoms are the worst, when are you testing? I think you asked about failed transfers, last time I didn't get my period until I stopped the drugs then it came quite quickly. All the symptoms are so similar it's nuts

Keeping my fingers firmly crossed for a good 2nd beta for you @SpyroC this must be so emotionally draining for you

Thanks for the heads up on lubion prices everyone, crazy that you're on 3 a day @janefx40 that must really add up

@Bestofyou1982 really hope the spotting buggers off soon and you can relax a little, don't worry about working too hard - it's too hot anyway!

@kittyfoster and @07hopesanddreams hope the 2ww is going by ok for you both x

@Parkandride congratulations on being PUPO!
Omg I needed to wee so badly during my transfer that it was crazy. The lovely nurse kept telling me to stop thinking about it, which is tricky when they're pressing right on your bladder!
Thank you for sharing about your previous cycle. I'm sorry that one didn't work out for you. I've got my fingers crossed this one will work.

Congratulations on being pupo @Parkandride

I went in for my second blood test and when she asked me how I was getting on I just started crying. I think she felt sorry for me and so she scanned me even though she said it was highly unlikely we'd see anything this early. She was right and we couldn't. My lining is very thin though so it's looking very unlikely to be a viable pregnancy. This wasn't a surprise to me as I know I've had a period so my lining can't possibly be intact. They'll review my bloods tomorrow and let me know the plan. I was looking forward to going away on Sunday but now I wish I wasn't.

@SpyroC I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds really stressful for you.
If you don't feel able to go away on Sunday is it too late for you to cancel?
I don't know what to say really so I'll just offer a hug/ handhold until you get some answers from your blood test. X

@SpyroC sorry to hear you are having such a tough time of it. Do what feels right for you. Could going away be the change of scenery and routine you need to take a breath from the current situation?
Sending you virtual hugs and kind thoughts xx

This afternoon I had a couple of tiny pinprick spots of blood. I didn't give it much thought, but I've just had more bleeding. It's bright red. It's not much, just a little on wiping. I'm not having any pain at the moment, but I'm still worried that it's not a good sign for at least one of our embryos.

I know there's nothing I can do at this point other than wait for the test on Monday. I'm still feeling pretty sad though.

Oh @SpyroC you poor thing, hope the results come early tomorrow. Might a change of scene help a little to distract you if nothing else, hard to imagine a joyful break right now

Could it be implantation bleeding @glitterandunicorns? I have a chat group with ladies from my clinic and everyone who's had some spotting / light bleeding during the 2ww ended up pregnant. Hope Monday comes quickly, how many days past transfer Will you be?

@Glitterandunicorns that sounds stressful. The truth is there is just no way of knowing - it could be a bad sign or it could mean nothing. Obviously it would be less stressful if you weren't bleeding. I'm so sorry you are upset tho.

@SpyroC sounds like you have had a rough day too. However much we tell ourselves to expect the worst, of course we hope for something better and it's bloody painful when it doesn't work out. She said it was early so maybe there is still time but I'm sorry you didn't get a clear picture today.

@Parkandride and @Janefx40 thank you both.
I've had a couple more tiny spots of pinkish CM since yesterday but it seems to be settling down (crosses fingers).

Only two more days until OTD. I'll be 11dp3dt then.

@KittyFoster how are you doing? It's your OTD then too isn't it.

@SpyroC How are you feeling today?

So I am still in limbo. I ended up in the epu yesterday as my pain seemed to be progressing. As it's was a Saturday there was not much support. I was there for almost 7 hours. I had my bloods done straight away and then was just waiting on a ward. I actually felt better being there as I'm terrified of a rupture. My Friday beta had more than doubled however, yesterday it had dropped slightly. The Dr agreed this is very unlikely to be an ongoing pregnancy. I am back in tomorrow for more bloods. There will be a consultant in tomorrow too. The clinic wanted me to go in on Friday for a scan but with these pains and the constant fear of a rupture I don't t think I could stay sane waiting that long. I am already just about holding it together. It looks like I won't be going away. We are both really sad and the whole experience has been traumatic.

@Glitterandunicorns I am sorry you are spotting. Hopefully this will turn out to be implantation.

@Bestofyou1982 congratulations x

@SpyroC so sorry to hear all you are going through, it’s really tough to be in between and not knowing what might be the problem. I hope you get sorted first thing tomorrow morning.

@Glitterandunicorns I hope the spotting is implantation 🙏.

Ivf is torture permit me to say, symptoms could mean good or bad 🤷‍♂️.
Yesterday I thot I was going to come on, I had cramps like a lot. I refuse to be scared so I became worried, google has been my best friend .

I am 7dp5dt today with mixed feelings, my last cycle on this day I was had started spotting and tested negative. This time I am going to try to wait until atleast 10day before testing, if not waiting for OTD which is 12 days post transfer.

Have anyone noticed you get a bit of cramps few minutes/hours after inserting the pessary?

I’m so sorry for what you are going through @SpyroC...as if IVF process is not hard enough... I hope you get some answers tomorrow. Sending you lots of hugs xxxx

@Glitterandunicorns how are you feeling? I’ve got everything crossed for you that it’s implantation bleeding and that you will get a positive tomorrow. Are you having a blood test? I’m going in first thing in the morning. The lab opens at 8.30, so will try to be there at that time. I have moments where I’m positive followed by negative moments thinking that this has not worked and I have to start all over again. In about 24 hours I will know the result I think

Hope everyone else is doing well and enjoying your Sunday xxxx

@SpyroC I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you're having such a rough time of it. It's not surprising that you're finding it traumatic. It's a lot to go through even without the extra challenges you've had. I hope tomorrow brings some answers and that they've been able to suggest a way to manage the pain. X

@Rovera12 I've had cramping off and on for a while now but haven't noticed any correlation between pessary use and cramping. To be fair, I haven't been particularly paying attention to the timing though!

This morning I've had a bit more spotting. It's more like CM streaked with blood though if you see what I mean. I'm not feeling at all hopeful at this point but at least we'll know for def after the blood tests tomorrow.

@SpyroC I'm so sorry you are going through this. I can't imagine the pain and trauma you are feeling. You are right to listen to your body. Xx

@Parkandride thank you for asking. Finding this 2ww hard, as usual I’ve not really had any symptoms so talking myself out of it working again this time. Found this cycle the hardest as was hopefully for something. Although as someone said earlier you wouldn’t be testing or symptom spotting if it was just a normal cycle.

We have one more fresh cycle left but I’m not sure emotionally how to manage it.

Hope all of you are taking it easy this weekend and trying not to symptom spot too much. I know easier said than done

Just wanted to send a quick message to say good lucky to everyone, at whatever stage you are at!
I got my BFP, but unfortunately there was no heartbeat at the 7 weeks scan. So, just waiting to miscarry.
We still have a frozen embryo, so will be back on whenever that will be! X

Thanks all. Hopefully,I will get some closure to this tomorrow. The pain seems to have passed so perhaps that was it "self-resolving" as they say. (Such touching lingo they use.)

@BeHereNowx32 I am so sorry to hear that. It is so awful getting that long awaited bfp only to have it taken away again. Take care of yourself. X

@BeHereNowx32 so sorry to hear your news. My love and thoughts are with you.

@BeHereNowx32 I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you. X