IVF May 2026 - Transfers

[WanOvaryKenobi]

Anyone else having embryo transfers next month and preparing now?

Thanks both that’s reassuring.

Every time I go to the bathroom I feel sure i will have started but then nothing.

I’m holding out as I know I’d struggle to keep using the pessaries if I get a BFN 🙈 and with it being the weekend it will give me some time to deal with the result.

I am also really raging at the most minor of inconveniences.

Big congratulations, so happy for you!
May I ask where you get this strip tests from? I’m in the two week wait, only 4 days and a bit new to all this x

Congratulations everyone.

Amazon is best for your strip tests. Easy at home or one step. FRER will show a clearer line though.

@BeigeandGreige congratulations! How long until your official test day 😅. I’m glad the early testing brought happy news xx

@LFlynn91 thank you!! I get mine from Amazon, I’ll pop the link below for you. Xx

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Home-Pregnancy-Detection-Fertility/dp/B00DOJWJ3U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?crid=PRWAOD3RB8A4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w3VX-5BXYDrR9edeDtVWth0XM1sGcDARu7Cfc36UqnGwnRN2Q22Eg2U_CyDpTM7ADcKEqqZzRXm02A5RSI7SrmG0VgoPuwnkDimxYp3F_TEXEOQzgjl6nTHWEqsrTH60rljkAHbikVdbTX8gToE0-vDx1fgqoPomEq2w_vLMcIIusv23eOvqmUXfYizDyfAdhECpfzcazaoePiqLYIBHiA.I9g0xE1KvzwDUnMD1-Q_7EUJCAfNJ_0JsVT-RT8TCYM&dib_tag=se&keywords=pregnancy+test+sticks&qid=1780077789&sprefix=pregnancy+test+stick%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-3

Thank you! Thurs 4th was supposed to be my test day (2weeks after transfer)... but I couldn’t wait and I just knew because I have been SO aggy with my husband 😂😂

Not out of the woods yet, I’ve been here 4 times before so know how this can go, but this is our first go of IVF so fingers crossed this has worked for us xx

oh im with you on the bathroom situation!

Thank you so much xx

I’m in shock 😳 a BFP this morning

Congrats!!!

Congratulations!!

congratulations @Greentiles67 🥹🤍🫶🏻

Congratulations @Greentiles67💫!

Thanks all 🙏🏻🥹
I am not sure when it’s going to sink in but it certainly hasn’t yet

Ladies I’m back with another side effects question 😂. For those of you who have made it to transfer taking progesterone support before it - did anyone find they felt weirdly apathetic / emotionally flat beforehand?

I did feel like a bit of a space cadet quite quickly after taking the progesterone, maybe I’m on a relatively high dose? Two pessaries and two injections a day. I was definitely initially really grateful to have mellowed out from the oestrogen. But by this stage (less than 48 hours to go) I was expecting to be anxious and overthinking but instead I feel strangely detached and “meh” about it all. Not depressed just so much less emotionally invested than I expected. I can’t even believe I’m typing this but a sort of “well it may work it may not” attitude which I have never felt in this process, many tears have been shed. 100% out of character.

I’m wondering if it’s the progesterone or if anyone else experienced something similar before transfer? It’s almost like I’m so tired I can’t get it in me to get all anxious about it and I just want to chill on the sofa in peace… Just super tired.

Or has the IVF madness gone full circle and I’m now worrying that I’m not worrying 🤣

@SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite Since I have been taking 3 pessaries a day, I have definitely felt emotionally flat so I can sympathise. I started taking them 5 days before my transfer and currently on them until 12 weeks if it all is successful. I would say this started after my transfer.

I am usually very cuddly and happy with my partner but he has commented on how distant and cold I have been with him and he’s right, (he wasn’t complaining it was more a conversation as he was worried about me and was checking I was ok) it’s like I’ve lost all my happy thoughts and feelings and just feel like I’m on one level of emotion.. not happy not sad somewhere in between.

I think it’s also our body’s way of protecting our heart maybe? X

I certainly have many days where I feel flat and I personally cannot stand to be touched most of the time. It's hard to say what is drug related and what is just the trauma of everything (amplified during an IVF active transfer cycle I think!).

My OTD is finally nearly here (maybe this is why they say not to early test as this feels like forever!) on Thursday. This morning's tests are attached if anyone wants to see.

Edited to add - I am now 10dp5dt.

@MocktailMethem some nice lookin’ lines 😍💫!And I know what you mean, I felt it was the culmination of everything to start with but I definitely feel like the hormones have hijacked me a bit across the board.

I’m sorry you’ve been feeling the same way @BeigeandGreigebut reassuring that it is just these artificial hormones. I’m feeling flat across the board. But I’m thinking for me maybe there’s a silver lining in that as it’s definitely better than some of the other feelings this journey has brought up!

Hoping it will be worth it for us all 🙏🏻. I was reading some threads on Reddit and women seem to say the feel better a week after stopping when they are tapered off

I started a new thread for those of us with failed transfers taking place from July, please see here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/infertility/5537090-ivf-july-transfers

So much love and luck for your next round x

100% i noticed i was very chilled out where as normally i can be up and down particulary with my partner 🤣🤣 I had alot of patience and kind of felt numb in the sense that i was going through the motions…. it could be progesterone or could be due to you have been going through ALOT both your body and mentally. I went to the dentist the other day and actually enjoyed the pain- i actually sat there thinking i am losing it here, i think it was a bit of a wake up from the IVF train.

super strong lines @MocktailMe 🥹🫶🏻

@WanOvaryKenobi thankyou so much for starting this thread- i think i can say from us all that we have gained so much from it. Good Luck for your next steps 🤍🤍

@WanOvaryKenobithank you so much for setting up this thread and wishing you all the best 💫 ✨

@OneGladOtterso perhaps now is the time to go for that dental check up I’ve been dreading 🤣. That did make me laugh but gosh I’m sorry yes it’s those weird out character moments that suddenly catch you

highly recommend a root canal 🤣🤣🤣