Tww support, finding it hard

[SparkyLauz]

Currently 4dp3dt with the one and only embryo from this cycle and I'm finding the TWW really really hard. Im feeling exhausted from all the hormones and quite emotional.

Up to this point I've felt so so positive and strong about this cycle even on the day when they told us it was just 1 embryo . But now I guess it's all just sinking in.

Has anyone got any tips on how to get through this tww?? I'd also love to hear some positive stories too.

I had a transfer in September and it was the hardest 2 weeks of my life so I completely feel for you right now.
I know it’s really hard (especially when exhausted) but I just tried to keep as busy as I possibly could. We ended up going on holiday in the last week which definitely helped, could you book a last minute weekend away or even have a day trip somewhere at the weekend? I popped into town, met friends for coffee, went on lots of walks. Being out and about places took my mind of it a lot. When I was sitting at home with not much going on it’s all I would think about.

I also just kept telling myself I can’t change the outcome and it’s better to try and be relaxed than constantly worrying, again I know it’s easier said than done.
I also had no symptoms whatsoever so try not to symptom spot, I felt completely normal until I was about 6 weeks. I’m now nearly 13 weeks from my first round/transfer so it’s definitely possible to get a positive outcome (I’m still pinching myself to be honest) 😊 good luck OP, sending positive vibes your way.

@SparkyLauz hi lovely! Feel like I recognise your name tag from previous (OLD TTC threads) back when we we’re optimistically waiting on that natural miracle.

Im sorry I don’t have any first hand experience, I’m due to down reg from December, so eagerly waiting at the moment. But a close friend of mine just went through the process, and she found occupying herself with meeting with friends, going for food and walks really helped her. She also had zero symptoms (she’d been pregnant before but miscarried and had every symptom under the sun!) so she wasn’t feeling very positive but, she got her positive!!!! First round of ICSI, and she’s now 12 weeks and still hasn’t suffered massively with symptoms. I also have another friend who only got 1 em baby, transferred last January, it worked, first time! And baby boy is now a few weeks old😭🥰

I know it’s hard, and I think out of the whole process it’s the worst bit! Have a nice hot choccy, and Fufff it - start watching some Xmas movies 😂 x

Hi I am currently in my 2ww too. I had a 5day embryo transfer on Sunday.
Time is dragging and every twinge, dull feeling I keep thinking when I go to the toilet i am going to see my period arrive.

I wish you all the best @SparkyLauz x

Hello!
we just started our cycle on Monday and I hope it’s successful

our nurse advised us to go on a long break as the process could be a bit tiring

also one thing I think helps me is yoga do give it a go

Sending positive wishes your way x

@Northtosouth thankyou!
I've been feeling so exhausted recently that I dont have the motivation to go out and do much which is so not like me at all I'm usually busy with a full social calendar but I've sort of gone into hibernation mode over this last month trying to take it easy and not over do it, but think it's probably backfired on me! Congratulations on your pregnancy that's amazing!

@izzie94x Hi you! How are you?! Yes I recognised your name straight away! Its actually 2 years ago when we were first talking, crazy how time flies. Thanks for replying, and good luck with your first cycle!

@kjbubblez hi, thanks for replying its good to know someone also in the TWW! so you're 3dp5dt is that right? I think were both 8DPO so exactly the same boat?? It's so so hard to not constantly think about it. I have so many symptoms aswell lots and lots of twinges going on down there today boobs are feeling so full and sore and heart burn, headaches, sense of smell, exhaustion you name it I've got it lol think it's all to do with these cyclogest pessaries though.

@hsingh15 thankyou for the positive wishes. And good luck to yourself too for this cycle!

Can I join you in this wait? I had a frozen transfer today so I am 0dp5dt. OTD is the 21st but I'll probably test on Sunday or Monday coming up because I'm useless at waiting.

I had my first FET that ended as an ectopic end of July and got a positive 4dp5dt so I'm optimistic I'll know by Monday or Tuesday! Time to waste money POAS.

@Rtmhwales hiii, yes of course! My OTD is 18th Nov but that's 17 days after egg collection which I think is super late?? Thing is my cycles are only usually around 25 days long which would make AF due beginning of next week, I'm kind of thinking my period will have been and gone before OTD so I'm going to test on Sunday morning which would make me 8dp3dt technically 11dpo i think. I took a test 2 days ago to see if there were any faint lines showing from the trigger shot and there was a very faint 2nd line so I'm certain that would be out of my system by Sunday xx

Can I join? I had FET 9th Nov. It already feels like it’s been a week but alas noooo! It’s so hard isn’t it! You can’t tell if symptoms are PMS, progesterone or pregnancy or imagination. Gah!😅

@snapandbang hi yes of course, how are you doing? I've barely got any symptoms now apart from sore boobs. I also did a frer test this morning (currently 7dp3dt) and it was bfn so feeling a little pessimistic

Hello! I’m also in the TWW and currently 5dp5dt. This is our 4th transfer and the TWW gets worse every time 🙈
Wishing everyone all the best! 🌈

@SparkyLauz I’m sorry you got a bfn but don’t be disheartened, it’s still early days 🤞🏽 Maybe try again in a couple days?

Hi all sorry I've been so quiet. I am really struggling with the 2ww
I am now 7dp5dt. I've had brown discharge on and off for the last 12 hours I am not sure if my period is coming. I have done a natural FET.

Does anyone have any advice .

I Hope everyone else is okay xx

I’m ok thanks. Had terrible insomnia since the FET, some headaches and sore hot boobs😅. Each day is dragging so much…I don’t want to get my hopes too high; but at the same time I’m hopeful….How long are you waiting until testing? I’m supposed to test this Friday.

@SparkyLauz sorry didn’t tag you in my reply 🙈. Sorry about BFN. They said that would be too early to get a result to me, so don’t lose hope yet. Try again D12 maybe?

We’re supposed to be testing this Friday too, @snapandbang
I think we’ll end up testing tomorrow knowing that 6dp5dt is still quite early 🤞🏽

@snapandbang my official test day is Thursday. I'll try hold out aslong as possible.
@Jemima1930 @SparkyLauz
Wishing you all the luck in the world xx

@snapandbang now you mention it I've also been having trouble sleeping recently. The falling asleep bit is OK but I just keep waking up hours before my alarm and not be able to get back off! By boobs were very very itchy yesterday but today they're back to normal. My OTD is Friday too but AF will show up before then it never usually goes past 26 days.

@jemima1930 this is my 2nd ever transfer, both have been fresh transfers as both ivf rounds I've had have only produced the 1 embryo so there is a lot of pressure riding on this!

@kjbubblez You're not alone dw I did a test on Sat at 7dp3dt and then Sun 8dp3dt and both were Bfn so I just haven't bothered this morning as don't want to see another negative! I can feel AF on its way with the usual lower cramping and also had brown tinge this morning when I wiped which is usually the first sign... I think I'm going to be out by tomorrow.

Just wanting to get this week out of the way now!

Wishing you girls all the luck this week sending lots of love.

@Jemima1930 gah, I’m tempted to test tomorrow too. But then if it’s negative I’m not sure if it will mess with my head and better to leave it. So hard this waiting game..Good luck!

@kjbubblez good luck and baby dust x

@SparkyLauz intersting you’ve had sleeping issues too. My boobs feel like they’ve grown, but not sure if it’s just the progesterone suppository. I’ve had to use a bigger bra…What a crazy week for everyone!

I've started to bleed I'm out of the running. Wishing everyone else all the best luck in the world xxxx

Sorry @SparkyLauz this comment has only just appeared for me!
It’s not over until it’s over, right? Stay positive and I’m sending you all of the good vibes!

@kjbubblez aww I'm so sorry xx

It sounds gross but I've got very sticky brown discharge and/or spotting it started yesterday with all the cramps so really thought AF was going started but it still the same today but minus the cramps which is bizarre. I'm going to test again tomorrow morning if AF doesn't show as haven't tested since Sunday so if it's neg then I know I'm definitely out

I am so sorry to hear this.

Apologies everyone, the posts are showing up late for me 🤦🏽‍♀️

Oh no I'm sorry chick 😰