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FET - February 2023

312 replies

RMS0209 · 17/01/2023 11:03

Hi!
Looking to find some friends who are going to be going through a FET in February.

😊

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Saltisford · 12/03/2023 19:57

@Aishae I’m so sorry about your news.

@Pax89 I’m just wondering why so many attend private clinics? We paid privately for our FET at our nhs clinic and it was somewhere between £1000 and £2000. I can’t remember exactly how much.

LivingonaPrayerandGin · 13/03/2023 06:49

@Pax89 that's a lovely age gap... I didn't realise it was meds rather than injections. I'm not complaining though 😅
Our first round, that our frozen embryo is from, was our free first round so we haven't paid anything till now so can't complain but was just a surprise to then be quoted 3k to use what's already there!

LivingonaPrayerandGin · 13/03/2023 06:50

@Saltisford I'm through the NHS and they've quoted me 3-3.5k for a frozen transfer!

peonygirl · 13/03/2023 08:37

@Saltisford if you are a single woman you are not entitled to the NHS so private clinic is the only option. And trust you me - 3k is nothing to the prices we are quoted. So yeah....unfair, but that's the reality.

BronteGirl1985 · 17/03/2023 10:41

Hi All,

I got my BFP. I was just wondering how everyone else is and what symptoms you all have?

I am incredibly anxious and the wait for scan is dragging. Anyone else feel like this?

Stillhoping1990 · 17/03/2023 14:19

Hi @BronteGirl1985 i feel exactly the same, very anxious. I’m going for another blood test on Monday to check my hcg is rising because I’m not feeling pregnant! I don’t really have symptoms yet. I’m now 5 weeks and reading online it seems to say it’s normal to not have any but I’m still panicking.
when is your scan? Mine is 30th March. I’m going to lose my mind by then.

BronteGirl1985 · 17/03/2023 14:24

@Stillhoping1990 I keep thinking about another blood test but my clinic don't offer it. I just have to wait till my scan which isn't till 3rd April and I'll 8 weeks 1 day then.

I just don't know how I feel and what is normal. Just so terrified to go to scan and something be wrong.

I know we need to be positive but it's all I think about.

Just want to know everything is fine x

Stillhoping1990 · 17/03/2023 14:30

@BronteGirl1985 do you have any sickness or sore bbs? I wish I did but I don’t! I’m going insane. I’m never wanted to feel sick so much 😂😫.

ingkir · 17/03/2023 15:06

@BronteGirl1985 Congratulations!

I am 7 weeks now and had some bright red bleeding last weekend that really scared me. My clinic agreed to scan me early and happily everything is fine and I saw a heartbeat. I haven't had any bleeding since but I'm still anxious it will happen again. I'm not sure that the worry will ever go away!

As for symptoms, I haven't had sore bbs at all but nausea started a few days ago. No throwing up yet just an almost constant feeling like travel sickness.

Hope time goes quickly until your scan!

Stillhoping1990 · 17/03/2023 16:12

@ingkir sorry to hear about the anxiety from the bleed and I’m so glad for you that everything is ok.
were you worried about lack of symptoms in the first few weeks? I feel like a crazy women at the moment. Just need more confirmation from the clinic that everything is ok.

WhiteJasmin · 18/03/2023 02:07

Not sure if it helps with anxiety but other than fatigue so far not a lot of other symptoms for me on my 8th week. I had 3 blood test and did my first scan last week at 7th week.

ingkir · 18/03/2023 09:16

@Stillhoping1990 I wasn't too worried about a lack of symptoms early on but I did take a lot of tests to keep checking I was pregnant!

peonygirl · 18/03/2023 11:19

@Stillhoping1990 I know what you mean with the symptoms but boy if you can avoid vomiting, you should. I am throwing up full dinners every day. Yesterday even a banana was too much - it made an appearance again an hour after I ate it. It's no fun but it is what it is. My clinic says it all shows I am well and truly pregnant :)

I am week 8 in two days and I worry all the time that something can still happen. It is so hard to keep positive. I understand your worries for the symptoms because as much as nausea for hours and vomiting every day is tiring, it is also reassuring all is well. I also was bleeding in week 6 and cried when I saw a heartbeat - I was so stressed before but the sonographer said she'd be surprised if I wouldn't be bleeding as all ladies she's ever seen after an IVF transfer had some level of spotting. So go figure. It doesn't ease my worries though.

In general my symptoms only started this week, week 7 with boobs hurting (a lot!) and with nausea which in my case is severe in the evenings, not in the mornings. I am still contemplating some sick leave because it is very very tiring. Oh and from week 6 I am generally exhausted around 4pm and I need to take a nap.

If you ladies who have scans later in the month or next month want reassurance, you can pay for the private scan, around £75, after week 6. It's a vaginal scan and you will know for sure all is well. Then you can still do week 8 scan again. Blood tests are not sufficient to know your embryo is developing and growing correctly, only ultrasound can confirm it.

Stillhoping1990 · 19/03/2023 08:24

Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences. I’m finding the worst ‘symptomless’ time of day is the mornings - I feel so normal when I wake and even have a full heavy period type feeling which makes me worry. I went for blood yesterday (results should come today) and will go again next week. Then my 7 week scan will be the week after, if all is well I will return for a 9 week scan too. Just need as much reassurance as possible!
i also wonder if a medicated FET masks pregnancy symptoms a bit because we are taking so many meds?! And would it also mask any problems? e.g stop a bleed if there was a miscarriage.
I just need to keep reminding myself it’s still early days. Is there anyone who’s had two embryos transferred and waiting to find out if it’s twins? I had two! But the lack of symptoms is making me think it can’t be twins.

Piapea · 19/03/2023 09:20

Hi ladies, there are so many of us in the same situation at the moment.. a few symptoms but not enough to be that reassuring!

@Stillhoping1990 I completely understand with the mornings. I feel completely fine! I get a few cramps throughout the day and I've been a tiny bit nauseous, but not in the past few days. My boobs are super sore but I feel like everything I'm experiencing can be put down to the progesterone.

@peonygirl I'm a week behind you (7 weks today) and I know I'll regret this, but I'm hoping that my sickness picks up this week.. just to know something is happening in there.

I actually feel like I had more symptoms last week so preparing for the worst at my scan on Tuesday😣

Very best of luck to everyone with scans coming up this week🙏

Stillhoping1990 · 19/03/2023 09:24

@Piapea yes and super flat tummy in the mornings but then bloated in the afternoons. When did your sore boobs start? I just get the occasional twinge. Tuesday scan is very soon! Not long to wait now :-)

Piapea · 19/03/2023 09:40

@Stillhoping1990 I guess they started to properly hurt just over a week ago. Are you 6 weeks now? I bet yours will kick off this week.. it's so, so uncomfortable though, I'm just trying to get through the days at work so I can come home and take my bra off🙈

Stillhoping1990 · 19/03/2023 09:42

I will be officially 6 weeks on Wednesday- so still a few days to go. I hope I feel different once I got the 6 week mark.

Stillhoping1990 · 20/03/2023 10:35

Bloods back today - 4200. Seems to be progressing as it should. Going again once more on Friday!

peonygirl · 20/03/2023 13:39

@Stillhoping1990 great result, that is a good number. With the number rising you will also feel symptoms more. I had 4095 result when I was 2 weeks post transfer, so I must be much higher now when I am so sick. I'd say enjoy it, all seems to be progressing lovely.

LittleAm · 20/03/2023 18:45

Hey! Just wondering how often you all get bloods done? My clinic only does 1 blood test at 9dpt and then confirms if pregnant or not?

BronteGirl1985 · 21/03/2023 08:17

@LittleAmI had one blood test at 13DPT and nothing since.

My scan isn't till 3rd April and I will be 8 weeks.

I feel anxious but trying to take each day as it comes. Today is the first day I've been feeling a little sick.

LittleAm · 21/03/2023 08:21

@BronteGirl1985 thank you for replying. I’m with an NHS clinic so assuming they don’t do additional bloods due to costs.
good luck with your scan, mine is tomorrow I’ll be 7 weeks. I’m trying to not read too much into how I’m feeling or not feeling but it is easier said than done I know! X

Stillhoping1990 · 21/03/2023 11:37

@LittleAm my clinic just does one test as well. I’ve had to pay more for extra bloods. Good luck with your scan tomorrow x

Megan1591 · 22/03/2023 07:04

I hope everyone's scans and bloods go well today.
I had my scan yesterday at 6 weeks 4 Days, had to see too much really but did see a flickering heart beat. Next scan is booked in for 8 weeks 6 days. I had some bleeding for few hours last week, any one else experienced this? Main symptoms at the moment is nausea and bloating. I've gained 5-6lbs in the last 2 weeks.