FET July 2024

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Starting a new thread for those now on a freeze all from May and any others x

@Gnatalie16
@EvaA17
@Seasidegirll

Hope you're all feeling ok post EC. 💕
Has anyone had any idea of timescale when the withdrawal bleed will be and how many periods before the FET cycle?

Thanks everyone. Yours looks strong as well @Mfiwife

@kirstysmbc I can see the progression. If you take out the middle test, there is a big difference between day 5 & 7 which indicates a rise in the pregnancy hormone? I would try not to test tomorrow and try again on the 9th. Also I understand your anxiety because of the past but every pregnancy is a fresh new chance.

@SideEyeMoon I can see the lines so keep going!

@Indigopantha I feel like there is a long journey ahead but I am hopeful. When do you plan to test? Will you hold out till OTD?

@EarlGrey27 I really think only you know what you can tolerate and taking a break is not necessarily a bad thing, especially after 4 ECs. I got better results when I took a little break between ECs and technically I was older. Also what does your doctor think?

Hi @EarlGrey27 sorry to hear about your all your egg collections, I can imagine it must be so draining doing them all in a row like that. But that’s great that you’ve got 4 frozen embryos now! I started with 4 frozen embryos too, currently in the tww with my second one after the first one failed. If you try a transfer or two and they don’t work, are you able to go back to the egg collections again? Like @Faith2024 said, it’s very much what you feel able to cope with.

@Indigopantha OTD is Tuesday 6th, how about you? I think we’re going to test on the weekend beforehand, if I can hold out til then. That gives us a bit of time to process any bad news (or hopefully celebrate!) over the weekend before going back to work on the Monday. I’m trying not to test before then as I just can’t bare to see a potential negative before I have to. What are you thinking of doing?
I’m also trying not to read too much into symptoms.. I’ve had slight twingy cramps and my boobs are a bit sore, and I feel really tired, but I got all of those symptoms last time so I know it can just be down to the progesterone. So hard not to read into it though!
How’s House of the dragons? 😂 I’ve gone right back to the beginning and re-watching Desperate Housewives!

@kirstysmbc I don’t have much experience with lines but those lines look good to me!

@SideEyeMoon sorry to hear about your covid! I hope you’re not feeling too awful? Your lines are still going in the right direction, I’ve got my fingers crossed for you they keep getting darker 🤞🏼

Hi everyone, thank you all for wishing me luck. I'm on the train home after transfer. I'm already over thinking lol. I had a woman IN TRAINING to do my transfer. Now I'm pendulum swinging between thinking, a bit of beginners luck will help us (we all have to learn somehow) and then thinking why tf would they let her have a go on someone who had already had 3 failed transfers and what if she did something wrong. She deffo is the only one who has hurt me with the speculum... But baby is on board!!! PUPO vibes. Had my maccies chips.

@Indigopantha the nurses all said to me swimming is fine. They said not for the first 2 days after transfer but that if it is a standard regulation pool swimming is fine. The only risk would be infection, so to consider how clean the pool is.

@LeoStar24 you're up next!!! How are you feeling?

@Sunnydaysahead1 @Faith2024

Hi both, thanks so much for responding. I just spoke to my doctor and he actually thinks a transfer is a good idea so we’re going to gear up and get that going for September/October. I’m able to do another collection towards the end of the year if the FET fails.

Crossing fingers for you all! X

@Faith2024 @kirstysmbc @Mfiwife those are really strong lines. Congratulations all! I can defo see the progression for you @kirstysmbc. I know it's really hard, but try not to test tomorrow, and test on Wednesday as that will be 9dpt right? My official test day is 5th Aug too and I'm going to hold off to test on the weekend as I can't bear having to test on Monday morning before work and to see that negative. Part of me wants to test but the other part of me is so worried about a chemical pregnancy that I know if I test and see a slight positive it will bring my hopes up and then crush me. My cramps and everything have subsided. Just have this weird bitter taste in my mouth.

@Becky105 congrats on the transfer! Glad to know it all went well (other than the pain caused!) rest up and take it easy for the next few days. When do you fly out for your holiday? Hope you have a lovely time!

@LeoStar24 how did it go for you?

@EarlGrey27 that sounds like a good plan, and sounds like your doctor has also thought through the next steps incase this transfer doesn't go to plan. Wishing you all the best for your transfer in sept/oct. Xx

@SideEyeMoon I have everything crossed for you! Hope your lines get darker and your embryo sticks!! 🤍and sorry to hear you've got Covid, rest up, take plenty of rest and hope you feel better soon xx

Hi @Becky105 I’m sorry your transfer was painful and that they didn’t have someone experienced, but like you said it’s great that your closer today to having a baby now, and it’s just a waiting game. Most important thing is a positive result at the end! I hope you have a lovely relaxing holiday!

My transfer was also painful and really stressful.. I have been trying not to dwell on it and just stay positive.

I was almost 2hr late to have my transfer because they couldn’t find the Dr! she was in a consultation and not answering her phone. They had reassured me that I had plenty of time to make my flight. But I had to make them physically go and find her after over 1hr sitting naked in the paper gown waiting.

They tried to charge me twice for the same invoice for our transfer and they got my prescription wrong 4 times (counting it incorrectly, which would have cost me about three times as much (as I already had most of the meds from last time) They also kept trying to charge me for 2024/25 cryostorage of our embryo that was being transferred 🙄

As I was alone I had to really advocate and demand to get my transfer done in time to catch my flight (they had said it would be plenty of time, with hrs to spare) It was really stressful and I went into my transfer feeling really annoyed and like my needs weren’t a priority.

I’m worried because I had to run to catch my flight, it was only for 5 minutes, but I am wondering if the stress of it all and then having to run might have caused my embryo to not implant or caused uterus contractions?

I did a test this morning 5dp5dt
and I can’t see any line, 😔 I know it’s early to test but there’s not even the faintest of lines.

I had a feeling that it wouldn’t stick, this is our last frozen embryo. And If it’s negative I would rather know sooner, I can’t talk to my fiancee until next week, as he works overseas and comes home on my OTD 5th Aug. Feeling sad 😔 and not that hopeful this morning.

@Sunnydaysahead1 House of dragon is great, but I think desperate housewives is such a great series! I haven’t had any symptoms.. feel pretty much normal, which was the same as last time when I was negative. Maybe I will test again until the weekend? or wait until OTD on Monday next wk..

@Indigopantha I am sorry that was such a stressful process for you, not what you needed.

5dpt is an early date to test, give it another few days?

For those of you on lubion, is anyone experiencing rash and itching at injection site? It is listed as common side effect but it seems to be getting worse for me,

@Indigopantha jeepers I feel bad for my moan now, your experience sounds much more stressful. I hope that they have sorted out all your invoices and medications now.

I wouldn't worry about the running about or the stress... I think without meaning to we all get quite stressed and anxious around transfer and the TWW and the meds were on can exacerbate those feeling... But it doesn't stop some people from getting their positive result! My clinic's aftercare letter did not really rule out many activities, days you can go back to work straight after or might want to take a few days off. It doesn't say things like, if you're a sports coach or have an active job... Take the day off. So for those who have physical jobs, they might naturally be running about just after transfer.

@LeoStar24 I'm thinking of you today, let us know how you get on 😘

@EvaA17 - it is today at 12:40pm, feeling excited but trying to keep about my wits! Thank you!

@Becky105 thanks so much! Clinic called us yday and suggested we transfer two as our embryos are average quality so we're going to get two transferred!! How are you feeling today?

Clear blue line seems fainter today 😔 have attached a pic of 7dp5dt pm (above) and 8dp5dt am (below) There is a bit of a spill into the other part of the test which is the only thing I’m holding onto that maybe that’s why it’s lighter?! But what do you think, am I out? 😓 I also did a cheap Amazon test yesterday pm and one this am, also attached & that one seems slightly darker but maybe I’m just kidding myself! Any opinions appreciated 😔

Today is my official test day and we’ve had a bfn. Not a total shock as I’ve been testing negative for the last few days. It was our only embryo so means we are back to square one again, obviously very very upset and trying to prepare myself to go again.

Good luck to everyone on their journeys, looks like a lot of your have had a BFP recently! X

@LeoStar24 I feel absolutely fine today... I'm going to go and try on some wedding dresses (another activity I find overwhelming 😂😂😂) to distract me. Hopefully I can find an amazing, really cheap one... That would make me happy, but I think I have expensive taste so we'll see.

2 embryos! That's great that they are giving you that option, I've got everything crossed for you.

@Mfiwife I've never had a positive test, so I'm really grateful to you for sharing yours and your hopes, worries and insights. Sending you hope and hugs.

@Seasidegirll I'm so sorry and heartbroken for you.

@LeoStar24 good luck today! I hope it all goes well, thinking of you! Let us know how you get on.

@Faith2024 I think I will test again on Saturday or Sunday.. which will be 9dp5dt

@Seasidegirll I’m so sorry for you and your partner, make sure you are around good people and be kind to yourself 🩷 We are also down to our last embryo.. and testing negative right now, so we will also have to start all over again. It’s such a rollercoaster of emotions x

@Becky105 Thankyou for your message, I think my clinic were over cautious and pretty much said avoid everything. Really good point you made about gym instructors. That’s so exciting you’re trying on wedding dresses! 🩷 A perfect distraction activity! When are you getting married? 💒 Look out for all the trunk sales, so many expensive fancy designers come down massively in price!

@Mfiwife i also have never had a positive test, so I would probably try to stay positive until you have your OTD. At least you know implantation has happened and the cheap ones do look a little darker than the others, but hard to tell. Try to distract yourself, sending positive energy! ✨

All done and I have now got two embryos on board! I am currently in nandos then heading home to rest!

Not painful and just going to enjoy the next couple of weeks 🙏🏼

Thanks both @Indigopantha @Becky105 I realise I sound insane, I should just be grateful as I got BFN last time & don’t have any children so this is definitely the best result I’ve ever had. I think I need to just stop testing & leave it up to the universe! Wishing you both lots of luck xx

Also so sorry @Seasidegirll to hear you had BFN I remember all too well how devastating it is 😞 look after yourself & try and keep the faith that your time will come x

@Indigopantha oh no, sorry to hear about the ordeal you went through during your transfer. I hope they managed to sort out the invoice and prescriptions. I hope you complain about the service you received. It is such a sensitive time and the clinic should be doing everything in their power to make it less stressful for you especially when you have a flight to catch! I'm so sorry you experienced that. Also my clinic told me to avoid swimming and baths until 5 days, and also told me to take some time off work to rest up and avoid the heavy lifting and bending down. I guess it depends on how strict the clinics are?

@Seasidegirll I am so sorry, I feel really upset for you. Sending you lots and lots of love, please be kind to yourself and look after yourself 🤍

@Mfiwife what times did you do those tests? Is it with the FMU? Sending you lots of luck and positivity - hoping the line gets stronger for you xx

@Becky105 congrats on the wedding! Exciting times and defo something to keep you occupied in the TWW!

@LeoStar24 ahh yaay! It's all done! Sending baby dust your way 🤍

@EvaA17 i did the top one yest pm and the bottom today am. So I know I’m not leaving much time in between 🫣 my husband thinks I’m ridiculous & tbh I’m inclined to agree. I looked back at the photo I took within the first 3 mins of when I took each test & the one from this morning does look darker so praying it’s just dried later?! If that’s even a thing. Anyway, I’ve promised myself I won’t use any more clear blue tests because everyone says how bad they are & I won’t test again until Thursday earliest!! Have you managed to not test again?

*lighter not later. Jesus this is frying my brain!

@Mfiwife yeah that's probably not enough time, they say HCG levels increase in doubles every 48 hours. So hold off until Thursday/Friday maybe? I don't blame you for wanting to test, it's such a nerve wrecking experience and journey and there is just so much emotions and the not knowing is a killer.
Also, yes, on the clear blue leaflets I think it does say to not really read them after 5 minutes especially the early response ones because it starts to evaporate and fade.

I only tested on 5DPT and it was a very very faint positive. I'm too scared to test again, so will hold off until the weekend again. My OTD is 5th Aug, so let's see.