The Emotions of IVF - First Cycle Almost Done x

[ScotchEgg]

It doesn't mean that at all. you got the two best ones back, they wanted to give the others a chance but they weren't up to the same standard.

 

[Little_angel]

^wss. None of my other embryos made it to freezing standard. The ones put back still became a baby xxx

 

[Moley]

Thanks Scotch / Little Angel x

 

[gemmainthesun]

Don't focus on what you didn't get, stay focused on what you have inside you. I really hope we get some bfps in the next few weeks x

 

[ScotchEgg]

That's a good point - my successful cycle gave me nothing to freeze. The two embies that went back were the only 2 of any quality by day 3, they didn't even grow them longer to see, they left them at that point

 

[Moley]

Thanks Gemma / Scotch... Feeling more positive today and thinking about the two that got put back like you said. 1 week exactly till I go for my blood test - I think I may cave and POAS before then.

M x x

 

[Little_angel]

Isn't it weird how different areas/clinics do things differently? I was only told to POAS. No blood test and no other confirmation until 6 week scan.

 

[gemmainthesun]

At what point do you think a preg test will show? I don't think I could wait till the clinic I'd die with the anticipation, I think it's best to do a test at home that way you can have time to absorb it and if it's bad news to deal with it. I feel for u' s I really do I'm dreading the test. My translator should have rang up by now I will see her at work in an hour so should know when I'm back up hossie and on to my needles

 

[Little_angel]

We were told to test 12 days after 5 day transfer. For various reasons we did actually wait until that date, but I imagine it would have shown positive a few days before that.

xxx

 

[ScotchEgg]

We were told to test at 16 days after egg collection, we never lasted that long. About 12 dpo first time, 13 dpo second and 11 dpo this time (positive)

 

[NickNack]

I'm gonna hold out and wait till the actual date. I just want to hold onto the fact it may have worked for a few more days. Cause when I test and find out it may not have worked its like its the end!! It's strange but I've been feeling so emotional the last few days that if I test now and it's negative it will just make me feel confused as to wether its worked or not and then i will end up wanting to test everyday hoping a line starts to appear! if I test on the day they said it will definetly show the correct result wether it be positive (hopefully) or negative....I've already planned what I'm gonna do if it doesn't work and what I'm gonna do if it does work and I'm content with that till test day!! Finger crossed I can keep this up and I'm not signing in tommorow to say I've had to test!!! Feel so emotional who know how I'm gonna feel in the morning lol xxx

 

[Little_angel]

I get that, it was actually one of the reasons I didn't test early. Enjoy being PUPO (pregnant until proved otherwise) as the girls on my US forum call it!

If you wait, you can at least be sure that the answer is correct, even if it's not the one you want.

xxx

 

[gemmainthesun]

I'd wait but I'd definitely have to do s home test before blood test I can't be told in public it didn't work I dont even want my husband there I'd rather do it by myself. X

 

[Moley]

I'm the same I want to test but I'm scared its to early and scared for a negative. I'm trying to hold out until blood test day. But I go for the blood test at 8am and they won't call with the result till 3/4 that afternoon. How the heck am I gonna wait an extra 7/8 hours on actual test day!! I may cave and POAS on Tuesday.... That will be 12dp3dt... Is that still too soon to test?!

 

[Moley]

PUPO - I like that!!

 

[ScotchEgg]

that makes perfect sense

 

[gemmainthesun]

Why don't u have the blood test then when you get home do a test? Think that's what I'd do. X

 

[Little_angel]

12 dp 3 day transfer should be enough. It's basically 15dpo and the vast majority of pregnant women get a positive at that stage.

 

[Blueflower]

That's really helpful to know what to expect, thank you. How long was the process from first pills/injection to putting the blastocytes in? And did you just have to take 2 weeks off work?

 

[NickNack]

I was on a long protocol, it started on 21st Feb and the Embryos where put back in on 31st March. I took the last 2 weeks off so that it fell in line with when my monitoring appointments where. But if I have to do it again I will take half days in the first week and then a full week the second week as in the first week I had 2 monitoring appts in the morning and that was it then the second week eggs where collected and put back in. I think it's nice to have atleast a few days from when eggs are collected to recover and have them put back in and days to rest. It helped me focus and remain relaxed without having to worry about work which for me can be very stressful. Another reason why I took time off is because my manager is nosey, can't keep a secret and I didn't want to have to explain why I was having lots of appointments. My clinic was able to tell me roughly when the monitoring appts would be and which week the eggs would be collected before i started so it was easy for me to plan my holiday around it. Also i was in alot of pain after Egg Collection and didnt have to go back to work so was able to recover but not everyone feels pain afterwards. Hope that helps xx