ERA/EMMA/ALICE Testing thread 4

[Janefx40]

New thread ladies! @Gardenlady543 @MyEasterEggs @seven201 @VenusStarr @Violette22 @Yuliaaa

@seven201 oh yay. Oh I'm so pleased. It feels like things are going the right way...

YAY!! 🥳🥳 Such good news @seven201

How are you feeling? Xx

Thank you so much ladies!!! I'm feeling like it's not real. Obviously very early days indeed and I've had three previously miscarriages (all before 6 weeks). Have managed to book my intralipids for Monday, so that's a bit of a relief.

Try to remember, different pregnancy, different protocol @seven201 ❤️ I'm pleased you're booked in for your intralipids too. You're pregnant 🥰

How are things today @seven201

How are you coping @VenusStarr?

I did another test this morning and the line is feinter than yesterdays. Trying to not overthink it and failing! Luckily I have a busy day to distract me

How are you?

Oh @seven201 there's a number of things that could affect the strength of the line ❤️ ugh, I hate this bit. Glad you've got some distractions.

I'm ok @Janefx40 had quite strong periodish aches yesterday but nothing today. I didn't get any real side effects from the gcsf thankfully. Its 10 days past trigger today 🙃 Monday is coming round too quickly for my liking to be honest.

How are you?

@seven201 argh it's so tough trying to compare lines. It's not a scientific way of comparing. The tests aren't consistent. But I know how worrying it is. Fingers crossed it all turns out fine x

@VenusStarr I know what you mean about it being too soon. I'm always desperate to know and then as it gets closer I don't want to burst my bubble.

Sending love x

@Janefx40 is the trigger still showing? When do you expect your period, you're on the norethisterone right?

@VenusStarr eek, not long until Monday!!!

Big love to all xx

@seven201 I've not tested again but was going to test tomorrow to see where I'd got to. I've no more cheapies after that so will either order more or stop.

I bought my test today, feel sick at the thought of doing it. Which is ridiculous because I'm pretty certain it'll be negative and then I'm going straight into my FET anyway. I just hate doing them now 😓

Is tomorrow 8 days past trigger @Janefx40 will be interesting to see if its gone.

Hope you're feeling OK @seven201 are you testing again tomorrow or waiting?

Hope you're all OK @Yuliaaa @Violette22 @Gardenlady543 xx

@VenusStarr I feel sick at the thought of having to do a "real" test too but I remember dreading that on my last round and the actual testing not being as bad as the anticipation of it...if you see what I mean.

Tomorrow will be 10 days post transfer. I'm meant to be running a 5 mile race tomorrow. I was doing well with the training then stopped because of the cycle...and now I can barely run a few feet!!! Am dreading it

Plus I think I have a UTI and I now have a job interview on Wednesday and think DD probably has chicken pox. No spots yet but everyone else has it and she has a temperature...

Oh blimey @Janefx40 that's a lot to think about / take on. I hope your DD isn't too unwell. Sorry about the potential uti too.

Good luck for tomorrow, just take it as your own pace and try not to pressure yourself ❤️

It's definitely the anticipation of doing the test that is freaking me out. I've seen enough negative tests and know I'll be fine once I know. Dh is off tomorrow, so we'll have a nice day together. He's off on Monday too so will be with me (even though I'm supposed to be working all day!)

@VenusStarr buying the test is a big thing! Hang on in there.

@Janefx40 oh you do have a lot going on! If you have a job interview and possible uti perhaps you need to forgo the race? It's ok to say no sometimes. Chickenpox is going mad in my dd's school at the mo. I hope she has a mild case if she does get it.

@VenusStarr that's so good your dh is off on Monday.

Hey! Is it ok to join in here?

recognise a few of your names from other threads. Sorry you are still going through the process without better news.

I am 3 failed transfers down (1 fresh, 2 FET) and now having an EndomeTrio this round to see if they can identify anything else having an impact. There are such mixed reviews on them but it seems pointless just transferring the last one on the same protocol as the others without trying to investigate.

so hard to stay positive and time just feels like it marches on…. I turned 40 in April and it’s creating an extra level of stress!

did anyone else find the ERA, Emma or Alice gave any answers????

Hi @Hopeful199 sorry to hear about your transfers but it's nice to "see" you. We've definitely shared threads in the past.

There are quite a few women on here who have had issues with window of implantation that showed up from the ERA and issues with vaginal Flora balance too.

Nothing that significant came up for me but I'm glad I did the tests. Do you have more embryos or will you be doing more egg collections?

40 isn't that old...especially in IVF terms! And it's not as though your body has a birthday and suddenly changes that day. It's just a psychological milestone that we all have to go through! Xxx

HI @Hopeful199, I am sorry you are going through this. I know how hard it is, especially since I had a 3rd failed FET last week. (1CP and 2 bfn).

Endometrio is on top of my list and even if it's controversial I am planning to push for it. I am more interested in ERA tbh because I feel the WOI might be our issue, but I'll do the whole package.

I'll be 40 next year and I am quite obsessed with the age, but at the same time I know, as Janejx40 mentioned, that infertility won't be impacted right away. So somehow I am still hopeful.
xx

@seven201 and @VenusStarr how are you holding on? I am thinking about you and hoping for the best for tomorrow! 💜
@Janefx40 I am so sorry to hear about the health issues. I hope you and your DD will get better soon. Hugs to you both!

Nothing out of the ordinary happening in my life atm. 🥺

Sending lots of love to you all!

@Hopeful199 sorry you're here too! I found it useful. I need progesterone 24 hrs sooner and needed to treat my low levels of good bacteria.

My pregnancy test line is still feint, just like the two days before. You don't need to squint, but definitely no progression. Thursday evening was the darkest feint line of them all. It's frustrating. I've ordered a finger prick HCG although I'm due my intralipids tomorrow so I might see if they'll do one then.

@seven201 sorry about the line progression. Frustrating. Good plan to get an Hcg test tomorrow. I can't see why they'd say no. Sending love

Did my 5 mile race. It was hellish!

@Janefx40 amazing work . Well done!

@VenusStarr good luck for tomorrow morning!

Love to everyone else x

@seven201 and @VenusStarr Good luck tomorrow! 💜🍀