June IVF/FET 👶 🌟 ❤️

[PlanBFertility26]

Hi,

Wondering if anyone due a FET or starting IVF in June? Would be nice to speak to those in similar position.

This will be my 8th round of IVF -
Cycle 1 and 2 - No fertilisation
Cycle 3 - 3 blasts

• fresh #1 miscarriage at 7wks
• frozen #2 BFN
• Frozen#3 BFN

Cycle 4 - 4 blasts, 2 of which euploid.

Starting with my next period around the 22nd May

Thank youuu, I am thinking to test on Sunday which will be 9dpt, but also wondering now about waiting a little longer to keep the hope alive.

its such a mind f*ck it really is! And what’s even more ridiculous is that I didn’t have any of these strong cramps after my last transfer and I was disappointed 😂 They were just so intense last night it has really thrown up, but I think in all honestly my body is just not great with progesterone, gives me heart palpitations too!

@jenk91 I had quite strong period pains too so hoping it’s a good sign for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼 keeping everything crossed

@jenk91 hi how is your testing going? I was def neg on 6dp but positive later. How you’re ok.

I actually haven’t tested yet! I was planning to test tomorrow at 9dpt, and then thought maybe I would test today instead, but I’ve chickened out.
Tbh I don’t think it’s worked, and because I’m taking so many different medications, if I tested today and it was negative I think I’d really struggle over the next few days to have to keep taking it all!
I might even be waiting until OTD at this rate

@jenk91 makes total sense. You have to do what feels right for you x

Let us know how your testing goes whenever you decide to test@jenk91. I know what you mean about being worried about having and also not having the same symptom 😂 And I had the same thought about carrying on with meds until OTD, it’s tricky to know what to do.

I think there’s a few people with early scans coming up next week? Mine is on Thurs which will be 6w2d. I’ve been so anxious, will be glad to have some more information...

Thanks everyone! I decided to test this morning at 9dpt and it’s negative, so that’s me out.

Good luck with all your early scans coming up, wishing you all healthy pregnancies 💫

And for anyone who got a negative, good luck in the next step on your journey 💜

So sorry @jenk91 😞 look after yourself.

@Blueskycat yes my scan is Wednesday. Terrified. 😭

@jenk91 I’m so sorry to hear that 😔 Take good care of yourself.

@mumtrovert argh I’m sorry you’re feeling scared too, there has been so much build-up to get to this point… and the waiting is so tough 😩

@jenk91I’m so sorry 💔 sending you a huge hug

@Blueskycat@mumtrovertI felt like I was attending my own execution going to the first scan. I clearly had been bottling how I was feeling and then was borderline frantic the 30 mins en route there 😅😅😅

Aw bless you @SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite it’s such an awful nerve wracking time. The wait to a scan feels sooo long. I found out 2.5 weeks ago and it feels like two months!

@Blueskycat how are you feeling symptom wise? I’ve had a lot of dizziness and nausea today so trying to stay positive. Hope the wait goes fast for you and keeping everything crossed for Thurs 🤞🏼

Thanks guys, I’m feeling better today and already looking to another egg collection, hopefully I won’t have to wait too long. I’m hoping I’ve had a bit of bad luck with this batch of embryos and maybe next time I’ll get the one that sticks!

I’ve also been looking at Chinese medicine as apparently it can increase success rates, thinking it will be worth a try at least.

Sending all the positive thoughts for everyone’s upcoming scans ❤️

@jenk91 glad you’re feeling better and looking ahead to your next egg collection. I really hope your lucky, sticky embryo is just round the corner ❤️

@SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite that sounds awful but your description made me laugh, I really hope you’re feeling better now you’ve had the scan.

@mumtrovert 2.5 weeks waiting for the first scan is a long time, I’m losing the plot on 1.5 weeks! Only one more sleep now though, I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.

I hope your symptoms are reassuring and not too unpleasant- nausea can be so horrible, dry crackers and ginger are the remedies I’ve heard of. I’ve mostly just been really tired and lightheaded. I’ve had some cramping too which I’m struggling with- I know mild cramping is normal and it’s reassuring in some ways that something is happening but also scary as I know it can be a bad sign too. I’ve also just come down with a cold which is pretty rubbish, but taking that as a sign to rest!

Yep I’ve had cramping too. I’m sure it’s normal and the good kind 🫶🏼 hope your cold doesn’t linger too much. Definitely use it as an excuse to rest! @Blueskycat

I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better and wishing you all the best for your next round @jenk91. When are you thinking of? On Chinese medicine - I had an acupuncture session straight after my transfer. I had been seeing my acupuncturist since the start of the egg collection. Honestly she was so lovely and understood everything about the process (as well as the emotional upheaval) and the sessions were really relaxing. So it felt worth it even just for the added support. Another option is reflexology too. I’ve done it before (outside of fertility journey) and it was really relaxing

I hope you feel better soon @Blueskycat. Maybe catching a cold is a good sign, lowered immunity in pregnancy and all that 😅😅😅 (that’s how my crazy brain works right now!)

@mumtrovertwishing you all the best for tomorrow 🤗

My cramping has actually really been on the uptick the last few days. I had it at the beginning but then two weeks of nothing. I’m 9 weeks tomorrow 😅. And another scan on Thursday… I’ve queried the clinic’s weaning instructions that would have me off progesterone by week 12 because I still have daily bleeding. It started around 5.5 weeks, then I had the big bleed at 7+1, now I’ve just got back to the usual brown spotting that’s pretty constant. Will see what they say

@SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite thank you! Well I am NHS so as soon as they get round to scheduling me, I think it will be September time. Thanks for that, I think it seems like it’s definitely worth it, even just for a bit of relaxation!

All OK today. Baby measuring spot on and strong heartbeat 🥹🥹🥹 feeling so so blessed. I can’t believe this was our last one. I’m just praying nothing goes wrong but I’m definitely hopeful that this is it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰🥰

They also saw a second sac! Measuring only about 5 weeks and empty. So they think it split early on but the other didn’t develop. They want to scan me again in 2 weeks just to keep an eye on it.

Tremendous news @mumtrovert! Huge congratulations 💕🤗. I imagine it must have been a big surprise seeing the second sac 😅. And I’m glad it’s not too long to wait for your next scan. I hope you can rest a bit easier for now and have a mini celebration to mark the milestone (mine was a sweet treat) 🤗 xx

Ahhh I’m SO glad to hear this @mumtrovert, amazing news!! I really hope you can enjoy the moment of knowing things are going well, great idea from @SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite to mark the milestone. And that must have been a surprise about the second sac!

Really good that you’ll have another scan in 2 weeks too.

Thank you @SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite and @Blueskycat I will have to mark it somehow! To be honest the OH is out watching England tonight (now that we know everything is OK ofc!) so I think I’ll cook myself my favourite tea and just spend all night watching the video of the heartbeat 😂😂

Everything crossed for you tomorrow @Blueskycat
!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 What time is your scan?

That sounds like great evening plans all round, enjoy!

My scan is at 10:15 tomorrow morning, feeling very nervous but not long to wait now…

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow @Blueskycat🤗💫✨. Mine is at 9, solidarity 😅😅😅!

Enjoy your evening @mumtrovert🤗

Good luck this morning @SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite

Ah thank you so much. Thankfully all ok still 😅. Just waiting for a blood test now