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5w4d after second FET. Lighter tests and cramps. Is there still hope?

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mushroomushroom · 18/08/2024 09:34

My first FET failed a couple of months ago. I had my second FET three weeks ago, and things seemed to be going well. Tests got much stronger, first beta was good, but couldn't get a second beta yet due to travelling.

Got back home and did a test yesterday for the first time in four days, and it's much much lighter now. Diluted the urine several times in case (I hoped) it could have been hook effect, but the tests were negative after dilution.

I'm on progesterone pessaries, which I think would prevent any bleeding yet. My breasts are still very sore which is keeping me a bit hopeful. I have cramps that are starting to feel like period pain (not too severe, but enough that I would like to take painkillers) ( breast pain not from the utrogestan. I've taken the progesterone many times in the past and not had breast pain like this).

I have an appointment tomorrow for another blood test at my clinic, but I'm pretty sure it's already over.

I just wanted to ask, there's no hope for this pregnancy, is there? Has anyone had this and somehow gone on to have a successful pregnancy?

Feeling extremely down. We told both sets of parents last week and my parents especially were so delighted, my mum even cried. I feel absolutely awful that now I have to put them through this sadness as well :(

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mlruirod · 18/08/2024 12:34

Hi, I don't have any answers for you but just wanted to wish you good luck in your beta tomorrow. I'm 5w2d and I've been feeling cramps and pains like period pain since day 4/5 after transfer, some days it's better, some days it's worse, but I'm hoping it's a sign everything is going well as I'm not bleeding (just spotted a few times after my beta but nothing concerning). My only worries at the moment is that I have my cramps only in the left side which makes me think of ectopic but I'm trying not to overthink it for now unless it gets worse.
Maybe it'd be a good idea to call your clinic tomorrow to see what they think, maybe you can get an ealier scan?
This time it's really stressful and I'm finding the wait for the scan worse than the 2ww.

I really hope your beta tomorrow shows a good level! I'll have mi fingers crossed for you 🤞

mushroomushroom · 18/08/2024 17:17

@mlruirod thank you for your lovely message!

Unfortunately my pains are becoming like my normal period pains, and I have started having red spotting 😔😔😔 I cried a lot this morning but I'm feeling better now. If it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't meant to be 😔 luckily I still have some frozen blastocysts so we'll go ahead with a transfer again soon enough.

Regarding the cramps you're feeling, I think if you've been feeling them since so soon after the transfer and they haven't changed in quality, then it's a good sign!! My cramps have changed, I was having cramps before when my tests were all strongly positive, but they have changed since yesterday and don't feel the same as they were.
When is your scan? I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

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mlruirod · 19/08/2024 14:55

@mushroomushroom I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope your cramps are better and you are doing OK. This process is so hard and stressful! I hope everything is going well for you. My scan is scheduled for the 27th- it feels so long ahead!

mushroomushroom · 19/08/2024 17:00

@mlruirod cramps are ok! I got the news today that yes indeed this is not going to progress, and I should stop the progesterone. I'm glad that I knew it was coming and it wasn't just a punch in the face while I was at work though. I'm going to take the next two months to lose the weight that I've put on over the last year from all the hormones and emotional eating, and then do another transfer in a few months. I'm on the wine this evening though 😂😅

The waiting for the scan is just brutal, but I think from the sounds of it everything is going well for you, so try your best not to worry!! I have a good feeling for you xx

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