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IVF/FET October/November 21 part 2

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paintfairy · 18/11/2021 17:07

The other thread is full so I'm hoping everyone will find this!

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2021babyhope · 12/12/2021 08:58

Just hit 3dp5dt and for whatever reason just feel so nervous today - I'm just so afraid of a negative test or another chemical. Especially as we had two transferred this time.

So far I haven't really felt anything, a few twinges but I get those anyway!

How do you all cope with the wait? 😭

ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 12/12/2021 09:17

@2021babyhope both transfers day 3 was my big melt down day. I just cried all the way through- no reason, just a really miserable, bad feeling. By day 4 I picked myself up slightly and by day 5 I test lol. Just do whatever makes you feel better, whether that's crying, a nice walk, junk food n movies or whatever... sending lots of love ❤️

Nerdalert · 12/12/2021 09:33

I'm still trying to figure out how to get through the wait 🤣 sorry! Im likely going to test tomorrow, this is the worst part for me! If take an egg collection every day over this waiting and not knowing x

Alexm06 · 12/12/2021 10:01

@2021babyhope oh I'm sorry this journey is soo tough!
Yeah I'm trying to keep busy I went back to work the next day and now trying to find something to do today to keep me busy haha.
I'm doing ok trying not to think about it. Had a few twinges here and there but I wouldn't say I've been crampy or anything so yeah pretty much reading into everything haha.

@Ladybug06 oh I'm sure it will be fine these kind of things happen all the time. Hope your feeling better today.

2021babyhope · 12/12/2021 10:59

Thank you all 🥰 I agreed I wouldn't test early this time but I doubt I'm making it past day 5dp5dt to be honest.

I'm hoping work will be a distraction tomorrow but knowing me it definitely won't be 😅

Nerdalert · 13/12/2021 08:35

So I cracked and tested this morning, BFN, however I'm only 6dp5pt and I don't think it was an early detection clear blue (I threw away the boxes) I have some FRER ones arriving but I won't be surprised by another BFN! Round 2 bust! 😔

2021babyhope · 13/12/2021 10:05

Aaah I'm sorry @Nerdalert 🥺 try not to count yourself out yet though! It's still very early!

Even if I get a negative on my OTD bourn make me wait another week to retest to be sure! X

theotherfossilsister · 13/12/2021 10:10

Oh I'm sorry @Nerdalert. This is so hard. Has a long conversation with a friend last night about how pregnancy/motherhood/fertility is worshipped in a way as though those who can just become pregnant or goddesses, and how unfair this is. I said I felt like Cinderella's ugly sisters cutting off bits if themselves to fit the mould to just be mocked and end up with a bloody shoe as they'd never be the real thing. Got so sad and mad and angry.

My update is that despite the mh problems, my dad being unwell, Olives ( my good lad and best cat in the world) dieing we decided to go ahead and have a 4ab put in after my almost disastrous egg collection. I felt so protective of that little string embryo that had survived most of my eggs being immature, and we went ahead last Monday.

Unfortunately I have no symptoms. David won't let me test until blood test day as he feels it is 'unlucky' but I can feel I am out.

We had two other embryos which died, and one in the freezer of questionable quality. Two from eighteen eggs.

I still don't know why so many were immature as I did everything to the letter.

Glad to see some folk have success, empathise massively with those who don't.

theotherfossilsister · 13/12/2021 10:12

Sorry for all the typoes. I smashed my phone so am on David's.

theotherfossilsister · 13/12/2021 10:15

@Ladybug06 I totally get you, the stress if anything which might hurt the embryo is huge, a curb you step off without noticing feels like falling off a cliff.

theotherfossilsister · 13/12/2021 10:30

@ExhaustedPigeon1988 sorry just saw your update. Lovely to see some good news. Sorry for missing it before.

ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 13/12/2021 19:19

@theotherfossilsister thank you so much, I appreciate that :) such early days that every day is a worry, just trying to take it a day at a time. I test every morning just to make sure it even real, and that nothing has changed. It's such a hard hard journey.... I'm actually so so proud of you going ahead with your transfer after such a difficult time.... I have everything crossed for you that this Christmas will turn out to be a very magical one for you! When is your test date? I couldn't be as strong as you, I tested every day from day 3 😂 x

theotherfossilsister · 14/12/2021 08:53

Thank you @ExhaustedPigeon1988

It's lovely to read your message. I don't feel strong not testing however really. Apart from my Sunday wobble I just want to keep the illusion alive. The whole thing about Schroedinger's baby. It's there until you open the box, then not. And I can't bare to take that away until I totally must even though I have a strong intuition it hasn't worked.

My other embryo bb grade which I think has low odds so our strong lovely ab is the one I was pinning hopes on.

Testing everyday must be wonderful. Those two lines which have spitefully eluded us so long, there and real

Xx

ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 14/12/2021 09:22

@theotherfossilsister not many could deal what we do as it is, let alone all the added stress you have had, I know it's so hard, but try take 5 mins out every day to sit quietly and remind yourself how much you have/are dealing with, and how brave and strong you are to be coping with that! I completely understand about not wanting to open the box or burst the bubble, I am usually very good at burying my head in the sand- it's how I cope with most difficult things in life- and it does create a lovely safety bubble. You just have to do what makes it easier for you- and remember you have an amazing support network here if ever you need to chat x

paintfairy · 14/12/2021 17:01

I didn't know if to share my news or not, with others still having a rough time. But I went for my viability scan today at 8+1. I was literally dreading it and was fully prepared for bad news. Its horrible.
But there was a heartbeat and I'm measuring 8+3. I just thought it might give some others a bit of hope. I do wish you all good luck! 🍀🍀

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StillTrying10000 · 14/12/2021 19:52

@paintfairy that's wonderful news! Thank you for sharing, it does give me hope. Had you tried my IVF cycles? xx

Chrischross · 14/12/2021 22:26

@paintfairy

I didn't know if to share my news or not, with others still having a rough time. But I went for my viability scan today at 8+1. I was literally dreading it and was fully prepared for bad news. Its horrible. But there was a heartbeat and I'm measuring 8+3. I just thought it might give some others a bit of hope. I do wish you all good luck! 🍀🍀
Such great news. Congratulations! It’s always great to hear good news.
ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 15/12/2021 03:02

Need some advise ladies. Double transfer 29th, strong positive 4th. Had mega breakdown yesterday. Worlds worst period pains, and loads of bleeding, including a fair amount of tissue. It started brown. But got more and more red. Went to bed convinced I had lost the baby(ies). I know it's a really tiny chance, but I'm still slightly optimistic.... am I completely stupid? So the bleeding has slowed, and it's now deep red and brown with no tissue, not enough to make it to my pad over night, just there when I wipe. I have tested this morning, and the tests are stronger than yesterdays.... wtf is going on? I'm booked for a private early scan 22nd- am going to have gone mad by then! Emailed the clinic yesterday when I started bleeding, was told to continue meds and they would see me for my planned 8 week scan (3 weeks away). Which just makes me mega angry they won't even do a blood test or anything to see if HCG is where is should be.

Justawannabemam · 15/12/2021 06:59

@ExhaustedPigeon1988 oh no but do not worry. A girl who I worked with had periods right throughout her pregnancy. Infact she didn't even know she was pregnant until.about 6 months . So don't worry. Especially if you are still getting strong lines.
When I had my positive the lines were so faint so a strong line is a good sign (ouh that rhymes).

Can you not get bloods done at your GP ? Or even go private for them ?

ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 15/12/2021 07:17

@Justawannabemam my go are dicks! I called 111 at 1.20pm yesterday, told them my new contact number, and they said they would schedule a call back directly with my gp, and they wanted me seen within 2 hours. At 3pm I called the go to find out what was happening, they said I had a call booked with the dr could be any time between 2.30-5.30. At 5.10pm I called them back, to be told I was next on the list and should get a call within the next 30 mins, at 6.25 I called back again, to be told they had the wrong number in file the dr had tried calling me at 5.15, and had now gone home :( fuming is an understatement! Will be trying again today, but not sure they give a damn as so early tbh :( x

Justawannabemam · 15/12/2021 07:21

Oh gosh that's awful.. @ExhaustedPigeon1988.

I'd just go to out if hours at the hospital.

I hope you get sorted. Try not to get upset or worked up. Easily said than done I know x

ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 15/12/2021 07:23

@Justawannabemam this is what my friend has said, the thing is realistically what can they do? Only thing I thought was maybe a blood test to check HCG, then another in a couple of days? I dunno, it's all bullshit :( eyes are sore from crying hysterically for the last day lol, feel sorry for myself x

Justawannabemam · 15/12/2021 07:52

@ExhaustedPigeon1988 yeh thats what I meant ask them to do bloods.

Try not to get upset. Think of it the other way . Your not helping your growing embi crying. Do you have work today ?

ExhaustedPigeon1988 · 15/12/2021 08:41

@Justawannabemam bailed out of work. That's one good thing about having own salon I guess. I am lucky my supervisor is my best friend so she's sorted today for me. Bad part about salon is this time of year is the busiest and I'm going to be working 9-8 everyday till Christmas after this :( really can't deal with people atm either :( called drs, got to have a phone call before they will even consider booking me in :(