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Early pregnancy IVF

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AlisonDanuta · 13/04/2023 14:47

Hi just wanted to ask if anyone is in similar position and tested positive recently.
I'm 5 weeks tomorrow via our 3rd IVF icsi cycle and can't believe it's happening..
I'm pinching myself every day since BFP!
We did try 7 years and i never thought i ever be able to say "I'm pregnant "

My symptoms now are feeling a bit sick and just trying to take things easy.
This wait for first scan seems like it's ages away!

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Jx3303 · 26/04/2023 12:14

@Vil aww 🥰 I think a lot of ladies go over with first babies so perhaps won't be Christmas Day!

I was tempted to do another clear blue. I got such a scare when the 2-3 weeks disappeared last week, I thought it would stay forever and I could keep it but apparently not 😂

I called my GP today as I wasn't sure when to and it said online to do it as soon as. The receptionist was awful and made me feel so stupid when all I did was ask what I did to register or whatever. She was like well you don't register as such, there's nothing we do sort of thing. But I'll give you a midwife appointment. Ok so that's the process and all she had to say! Their manner is terrible! I might complain when I do go!

We've told our immediate family and my best friend and her fiancée, have you told anyone? xx

Vil · 26/04/2023 14:31

@Jx3303 We’ve just told immediate family too bit worried to tempt fate and tell any more people !

How is everyone symptom wise, I’m feeling okish other than tired!

Vil · 26/04/2023 14:33

@Jx3303 thats annoying from
the GP they don’t know what it’s taken to get here!

hopefully your midwife will be more friendly !!!

browneyedgirl626 · 27/04/2023 08:17

Hey ladies can I join?

I relate sooo much to the anxiety before the first scan, I'm over 6 weeks and have a 7 week scan next Monday. I'm freaking out, I've just convinced myself that it's not going to work out. I tested positive on 10th April and my beta hcg was 741. Didn't test again but have tested on cb digital which moved from 2-3 to 3+ last Saturday. I felt pregnant last week but now my symptoms have waned and it's just so anxiety provoking. In my madness I've been thinking about getting a scan this morning but if it's not good news it will be really upsetting and I'll still have to wait until Monday for my clinic scan, so it seems a bit pointless. I'm just crawling the walls at this point 😂

Would you wait 4 days until the clinic scan or would you just get one to alleviate your anxiety knowing that it may actually make you more anxious?!

Hylz · 27/04/2023 08:37

Hi everyone,

Can I join too please?

I'm in the same position. I got my first positive beta yesterday after an unmedicated FET.

My beta was 103 on 11dp5dt. Not sure if this is on the low side or if this is normal as it's such early days? The clinic told me that I'm 4 weeks.

I am so anxious and I've pretty much convinced myself that it's not going to work. I think it's because we've waited so long to get here I can't let myself believe that it's real.

I've not had many symptoms at all apart from the odd bit of cramping and on and off sore boobs.

My first scan is in 3 weeks and I've no idea how I'll get through the next 3 weeks without going crazy!

Jx3303 · 27/04/2023 08:54

@Vil I know, I hope the midwife is friendlier!! Not sure it usually would have annoyed me so much, let's blame hormones 😂

@browneyedgirl626 @Hylz welcome ladies and congratulations 💕

My anxiety has kicked in properly too now, when we first found out I was so happy but now I'm almost a week in the worries are there. I'm really trying hard to think positive thoughts, I did a wee yoga video yesterday and some positive affirmations on Spotify to calm my nerves. All I know is that it's very normal, I think everyone feels this way during their pregnancy. I don't have my first scan until 2 weeks on Saturday. Time is going so slow!

@browneyedgirl626 could your clinic maybe move your scan forward? Xx

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AlisonDanuta · 27/04/2023 09:29

Congratulations @Hylz @browneyedgirl626 ! For me testing positive was the biggest step in our journey. Whatever happens next, we know we can test positive! Our hope is back!

My scan isn't till I'm 7+6 so very late but clinic had low staffing so we have thought we're in this beautiful bubble atm...

It is stressful but time passes as will be here soon!

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Jx3303 · 27/04/2023 09:34

@AlisonDanuta that's a lovely attitude 💕 I was so overjoyed at testing positive too. I felt so good last week so I just need to remember and channel the same good vibes going forward! We all need to have hope 🫶🏻 I find if I keep busy it's easier. Yesterday the anxiety crept in as I was at home all day myself which isn't the usual for me, I'm either in work or my OH is working from home too. Xx

Vil · 27/04/2023 10:02

@browneyedgirl626 and @Hylz

welcome and congrats!!! Im very similar to you !!!

had a positive test on 16/09 which have progressively got darker and had the 3+ weeks on clearblue too. I had hcg of 643 11 days after my transfer.

I had so many symptoms but not have very few which come and go which causes anxiety !!

let’s all make an effort to stay positive shall we !!! I think the stress won’t help up although so much easier said than done!!

xxxx

Hylz · 27/04/2023 10:26

Thank you for the lovely welcome 💜 it's so reassuring to know that how I'm feeling is completely normal and that I'm not alone.

@AlisonDanuta I think that the way your approaching everything is so wonderful. Knowing that we can test positive is such a victory in itself and gives us so much hope 🥰

This is my first positive, and it was such a relief on Sunday seeing those two lines. Knowing that it is possible is such a great feeling, we've just got to keep a hold of that hope and positivity xx

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AlisonDanuta · 27/04/2023 10:37

After nearly 8 years or ZERO positive tests... this one felt like (what I would assume is like) winning a lottery!

It was like waves of smiles, tears, disbelief and massive happiness. So whatever is next is a bonus!
However as time passes you just get your hopes up as we are here for the same outcome

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browneyedgirl626 · 27/04/2023 12:06

Thank you ladies ❤️

I caved, I just had a scan. I literally could not stop myself. This rollercoaster has turned me into a mad woman. I saw a heartbeat!!! It was 115bpm and measuring on track for 6 weeks 3 days. I've never gotten to this stage before, I feel so grateful and emotional and still scared but in a less relentless way 😂

@Jx3303 I've been meditating too but at this point it's not even touching the sides! My clinic scan is booked for Monday because if all is well then I will need a second intralipid as part of immune treatment and I think it needs to be a month from my transfer date.

@AlisonDanuta I totally agree it's a massive achievement to even get a positive test. But for me I've had 3 losses so the staying pregnant part has been more of a worry.

@Vil I can hardly feel symptoms apart from feeling a bit turned off food. I think it is normal for them to come and go but it still feels unnerving. If it was a natural pregnancy you might not have even realised you're pregnant at this stage. I find that a mad concept after ivf!

Vil · 27/04/2023 12:26

@browneyedgirl626 OMG congratulations thats amazing news!!! I will be exactly 6 + 3 when I have mine next week too!!

That must have been an amazing feeling to see - so happy for you!!

Jx3303 · 27/04/2023 13:01

@browneyedgirl626 amazing news ❤️ really really happy for you! Congratulations ☺️

browneyedgirl626 · 27/04/2023 14:49

Thank you @Vil and @Jx3303 I have my fingers crossed for you too 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I think I've found this week particularly hard because I've been so tired and then had less energy to distract myself and have just ended up overthinking. My mind is the biggest battle for me in this process!

@AlisonDanuta wow 8 years, this is epic for you in that case. Enjoy the feeling xx

Jupiteer · 27/04/2023 16:36

Hi to the newcomers 👋
Welcome to this lovely group.
I'm the the same boat as all of you, still constantly tense and thinking about the possibility of pregnancy loss 😢
I had a counselling session yesterday and she said feeling like this is totally normal. Also it is normal for symptoms to come and go. I am 6 weeks tomorrow and do have a scan booked but it's for OHSS so they usually do those abdominally and I don't think they will see anything. The 7w scan is the week after but I don't have a date yet, they will book it tomorrow.
Also @Hylz my HCG on test day was similar and I have worried it's a bit low as everyone else's seems to be higher... I haven't had any more HCG test or done any urine tests since as feel they will make me more worried. But the clinic did tell me it was normal and only to be concerned if have severe bleeding or pain, otherwise assume all is going well 🙂

Jupiteer · 27/04/2023 16:39

@browneyedgirl626 wow great news re: your scan!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Vil · 27/04/2023 21:29

Is anyone else experiencing cramping, I haven’t had any and have started noticeably cramping the last 24 hours. 😟😟

browneyedgirl626 · 27/04/2023 21:32

@Vil I've had on and off cramping most days, kind of like dull aches. Have you had any bleeding with it? I wouldn't worry too much about cramping on it's own

Jupiteer · 27/04/2023 21:33

@Vil I had quite a lot of cramping on the second week of the 2ww, it felt like my period was about to start. I stopped the progesterone the day after positive test (clinics advice) and after a couple of days the cramps really reduced and now just get 1-2 twinges a day x

Loulou2202 · 27/04/2023 22:06

Hi everyone,

Hope there’s room for one more. Congratulations to you all!

I recognise some names here from the April IVF thread which is lovely.

I had my BFP 10dp5dt and currently 13dp5dt and other than a bit of cramping I am completely and utterly symptomless, which to be honest is really worrying me after a previous loss but I guess it’s maybe too early still for some people. So looking for some moral support on here x

nizo1245 · 28/04/2023 13:21

Welcome to all the newcomers! Congrats!

How is everyone doing?

I had to have an emergency dentist appointment yesterday and the first thing they wanted to do was x-rays so I had to tell them. It feels a lot more real now, but was really hoping not to tell anyone until we're at least past the early scan and we know it's actually happening.
On the plus side they put the pregnancy in my notes and I didn't have to pay anything so that's a bonus!

I've been having lots of nausea this week. I kind of wish I'd just be sick, it's like those moments where you really need to sneeze and then you don't.
Randomly a can of Irn Bru has given me a new lease of life today!

How are everyone else's symptoms going?

Jx3303 · 28/04/2023 16:03

@Loulou2202 welcome and congratulations ❤️ I think everyone is different and symptoms can come and go. As hard as it is, try not too worry too much!

@nizo1245 sorry to hear you needed an emergency dentist app, hope you're ok! My nausea is coming and going too, I've not actually been sick yet either but I am boking, usually in the morning! I felt it after a decaf coffee yesterday and thought it was a one off but had it again today in the afternoon. I'm struggling to know what I want to eat each day which isn't like me, and the bloat is still very very real! I think I'm on quite a high dose of progesterone as well as what my body will now be producing, I'm on 200mg 3x a day. Glad to hear irn bru helped!! I've been into cereal lately which I don't usually eat much xx

Hope everyone else is well 💕 xx

Jx3303 · 28/04/2023 16:16

Sorry realised boke is a Scottish word haha, I'm not being sick but I'm gagging like I'm going to be 😂😂

Jupiteer · 28/04/2023 18:42

Guys I have news!
I am exactly 6 weeks today. Went for a scan today due to OHSS and they did an internal and saw a little embryo in the womb! She said she could see a small flicker where the heart was just beginning to beat!!! 💜💜💜
I cried all during the scan and even my husband shed a little tear afterwards. Such a good feeling to know IT WORKED( so far)! we have a 7 week scan booked for next Thursday and she said they should see a proper heartbeat by then all being well 🎉🎉🎉
I've been feeling sick all day today. Some days it's definitely worse than others but haven't actually been sick yet. I also have a horrible bitter taste in my mouth all the time. .. But don't mind the symptoms after the great news today xxx