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October FET

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InfertilitySWS · 25/08/2025 03:27

Hi! I’m starting the process of a FET in September, transferring a 4AB early October. Trying for baby number two. Anyone else? Would be great to have people to talk to amongst the symptom spotting, line eyes and general freak outs ☺️

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SarahAndQuack · 05/11/2025 09:14

Limmers14 · 04/11/2025 18:16

Ladies, we heard there will be redundancies at work today. Not sure if my bit of the business will be affected or not. It’s been constant over the past few months. I’m only staying there because they’re paying for IVF and give 6 months full pay for mat leave.

My official test day is Saturday. I’m wondering if it’s positive, if you were in my shoes, would you tell your employer even if you were only 4/5 weeks in the hope it might offer some protection against redundancy?

I’m so fed up of my company

Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore this. I've no idea what the right thing to do is legally, but it sounds rotten. I must admit I would also worry that disclosing the pregnancy might make a nasty employer use it as an excuse to give you the push. They absolutely shouldn't and I know, but unfortunately people can be awful.

Sara237 · 05/11/2025 13:53

@Miraclemuma03 I can definitely see the line there looks darker than before.

ClaireBear101 · 05/11/2025 17:00

@limmers14 I would agree not to say anything as its used to give redundancy. You've no obligation to for now anyway. I hope it all works out for you hun. Im my thoughts!

@miraclemuma03 definitely darker and as you say not first pee of the day, if it helps put your mind to rest then I'd say get tests and try first thing. I'm sure it'll be even darker!

The update no one asked for from me haha line getting darker thank god. Started my chemical this day last time. And today I'm like a balloon with bloating. I literally look pregnant and its rock hard. I'm hoping its good and sure may be the blasted progesterone too. Other than that just sensitive boobs.

Miraclemuma03 · 05/11/2025 20:38

@ClaireBear101 thats great the test is getting darker. When is your otd ? Do you do a beta blood or just a hpt?

ClaireBear101 · 05/11/2025 20:47

@miraclemuma03 no beta tests in Ireland or at least not in my clinic in Cork so the normal test on Saturday but I've told them already. Waiting to hear.
I'll have a scan week 6 so wait and see what they say.
I'm so uncomfortable 😫 haha

ClaireBear101 · 05/11/2025 20:47

@miraclemuma03 no beta tests in Ireland or at least not in my clinic in Cork so the normal test on Saturday but I've told them already. Waiting to hear.
I'll have a scan week 6 so wait and see what they say.
I'm so uncomfortable 😫 haha

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 07:29

@ClaireBear101 how are your tests looking?

I tested at around 3pm this arvo and its looking much better, though still lighter then id like but its definitely a lot darker then yesterday and definitely more then doubled in colour from my first test so I guess we just wait it out. I spoke to my clinic this morning and my nurse was reassuring and said as long as it keeps getting darker from here then we are on track for hopefully a good beta results. What do you guys think?

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ClaireBear101 · 06/11/2025 10:17

@miraclemuma03 thats a great line but I'd day try a first morning pee for the best result! 😉

My lines getting stronger. 11dp5dt and no bleeding alone makes me so happy! But attaching this mornings test.

Also even though otd is Saturday I've messaged the clinic because why not at this point.

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Limmers14 · 06/11/2025 11:44

Oh my gosh @ClaireBear101 and @Miraclemuma03! Those tests are great. Congratulations. Hoping I get some your good vibes. Going to test tomorrow at home and beta in the clinic on Saturday morning.

Waitingforday6 · 06/11/2025 11:53

Looking good @ClaireBear101 and @Miraclemuma03 !!! Very excited for you both!!!! By the way @ClaireBear101 I'm with a clinic in Dublin and they do a beta (although hopefully I can do it at their satellite clinic in London). I've mentioned it on a thread before but I have this weird belief that it's impossible for me to have a positive home pregnancy test after years of disappointment so I'm planning on only doing the beta to avoid the home pregnancy bad luck. I know that is ridiculous! 🤣 I just can't imagine a second line even if a beta was positive. Thankfully I am also no longer upset when I get my period even though we are unexplained so I could continue to get my hopes up each month but I'm really not. Each period now brings me closer to hopefully transferring the first one in Feb and also I kind of want to give the existing ones a chance first now that they are on ice.

ClaireBear101 · 06/11/2025 13:28

My clinic called and I have my 6 week scan on the 18th. So excited because never got to thos point just hope it continues.
Thats good yours does Beta @Waitingforday6 mine don't so I'll wait and hope till the 18th while continuing to test. 😀

Waitingforday6 · 06/11/2025 13:40

Exciting!!!! Fingers crossed @ClaireBear101!!

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 19:10

ClaireBear101 · 06/11/2025 10:17

@miraclemuma03 thats a great line but I'd day try a first morning pee for the best result! 😉

My lines getting stronger. 11dp5dt and no bleeding alone makes me so happy! But attaching this mornings test.

Also even though otd is Saturday I've messaged the clinic because why not at this point.

Thats looking really good. The scan isnt too far away though I bet it will feel like it will drag on.

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 19:12

@Limmers14 i wish you all the luck for a positive test.

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 19:50

Chatgpt can see my lines this morning so I dont know why thats a bit comforterting . Weirdly satisfying. I think il stop testing now. I have one more test and I might save it. My delivery for those other tests still havnt come so I went out of town and bought some lol but might leave it now as im stressing over my lines.

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Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 19:51

Sorry everyone if your sick of analysing my tests with me. Pregnancy after loss is so hard and its hard to feel excited. Im just going to try enjoy the fact i am pregnant and wait it out.

SarahAndQuack · 06/11/2025 22:31

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 19:51

Sorry everyone if your sick of analysing my tests with me. Pregnancy after loss is so hard and its hard to feel excited. Im just going to try enjoy the fact i am pregnant and wait it out.

Oh, lovely, if you can't post endless pictures of tests here where on earth can you?! There is nothing to apologise for.

And your emotions are totally natural and normal. Lots of love.

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 22:53

@SarahAndQuack thank you!! How are you going?

SarahAndQuack · 06/11/2025 22:56

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 22:53

@SarahAndQuack thank you!! How are you going?

Not bad, thanks! Just very aware it's a long road and trying not to be too excited.

Miraclemuma03 · 06/11/2025 23:12

SarahAndQuack · 06/11/2025 22:56

Not bad, thanks! Just very aware it's a long road and trying not to be too excited.

Try to have some excitement from time to time. Your allowed too. I will also take my own advice and actually just sent my mum the test. Let's just be happy that today we are pregnant and thats what counts.

Miraclemuma03 · 07/11/2025 06:50

So im actually pretty happy today. I did a first morning pee test and my line wasnt much darker then the test i did yesterday late arvo so I was a little worried but then waited a couple of hrs with a hold and did a second wee of the day test and then left the house and when I got home I checked it and my test line is looking really good. Let me know if anyone wants me to post it and I will.

Limmers14 · 07/11/2025 07:39

I have some good news! Tested this morning and there’s a super strong line. On my way to my clinic now for bloods. (They moved my test day forward)

I feel a bit overwhelmed! My husband was so cute, I did the test and went downstairs to do my meds and he went and checked without me knowing so he could share the news, good or bad ❤️

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SarahAndQuack · 07/11/2025 08:09

Oh, wonderful news! That's a brilliant line @Limmers14!

Glad yours has darkened up to reassure you, @Miraclemuma03 (and thanks for that lovely reminder last night - yes, you are right!).

ClaireBear101 · 07/11/2025 11:49

I'm ecstatic as last one i went from 1-2 weeks to not pregnant and was heart broke..
In 6 tries, this is my first ever 2-3 weeks 🥺🥺

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Sara237 · 07/11/2025 13:48

Loving all these lines whoop whoop! Happy Friday y'all!