Anyone starting IVF cycle in April/May?

[mowat]

I think my beta is August 6th. But, yes, I'm totally testing early! I'll be lucky if I make it to 5dpt. Crazy I know.

 

[star25]

It's not crazy mowat, wish I wasnt so scared as I would like to test early when I'm at your stage but Im too wimpy lol
How long does the trigger or other meds stay in system for do you know?

 

[JACKDOLL]

Oh hope the 2ww flys in for you girls.

My first cycle I waited until the day before my test date & it was BFN, I was so disappointed and I knew deep down that it wasn't going to be a BFP one day later.
With my 2nd cycle I was NOT testing until test date, but the morning of 5dp5dt I woke up & had the urge to test and I just did it. It was very clear BFP on a first response. I couldn't believe it and then started worrying about the trigger, i googled all day and majority of the ladies said they tested the trigger out and was 8-10 days.. So I tested every morning with first response & the line got darker each day so I knew 100% it wasn't trigger because trigger line gets lighter..
So glad I did test early but then again I don't know how I would have felt if the circumstances where different.

Sending you both lots of baby dust xxx

Star I'm sure your just ready to get started now xx

 

[mowat]

No worries about a trigger here---a benefit of a frozen cycle.

Had to stop myself from "browsing" in maternity and baby sections today when I was out wandering around the city. I feel like if I go anywhere near them I'm going to jinx this cycle. You know it's not good when the superstition starts setting in!

How are you feeling today Lizzie?

 

[lizzie78]

Ha ha mowat I know exactly what you mean. I haven't even bought more folic acid/ pregnacare supplements than I need for this cycle as it feels like I would be jinxing myself. Finding it very hard to believe that there is an embryo inside me at the minute. Is that normal? I though I'd 'feel' PUPO when I just feel normal but cramps from the EC and progesterone.

Star, not long now chickadee

Xxx

 

[star25]

I'm still waiting for this af, blooming typical ive been having 35 day cycles and now cos I want af I'm CD31 and have no feelings of af whatsoever! Though might not be too bad as I have 2 weeks booked off end of Sept so that could end up being my 2ww

How has everyones weekend been?
Ive been awake since 4:30am wen dh got in from work, went to work for 7 then home to get ready for nephews 3rd bday party which ive just got in from then this evening taking dog for walk down beach when it's a bot cooler, after all that an early night and day off tomoro, yay!

 

[lizzie78]

Star hang in there hunni my cycles are normally 34 days and my AF finally showed up at CD 41 last time I was waiting for the darn thing - it will be here soon. Gosh I'd be shattered if I were you lol, hope you are planning to chill out before bed time! Not much occurring here, just finishing off some work before putting my out of office on for a week and merrily ignoring my phone and emails Hence im on here, prevaricating when I should be keeping my head down! I'm at our caravan and the sun is shining so looking forward to a week of peace here with my doggie.

xxx

 

[star25]

That sounds like a good way to spend your 2ww lizzie, ive just got in now so got my feet up at last
Hope you have a peaceful week off work, when do you go back?

 

[mowat]

Hang in there Star!

Flew back home today. So we're babysitting a dog for a few days (along with our two dogs), first thing when I get home she almost knocks me down. Then my son wanted to go bike riding---is that alright? My clinic never gave me any advice for the 2ww. We went out on our bikes, but it was hard to enjoy it when I get kept wondering if it was alright. So paranoid---never had this with a natural cycle!

 

[lizzie78]

Mowat I think advice differs to be honest. My clinic advised to avoid strenuous exercise and but said mild exercise is good because it keeps the blood flow to the uterus moving. I'm taking gentle walks with the dog. I would imagine that a bike ride with your son was fairly gentle so would be fine xxx

 

[mowat]

Seems reasonable Lizzie. Lots of crazy advice online, but most of it seems a little much.

Only 3dp5dt and I want to test already. It's going to be a long wait!

 

[lizzie78]

Lol mowat, you're two days further along than me as I had a 3dt so maybe I'll feel the same soon. Talking of crazy, it's kinda cool in Wales tonight and I was just about to put the electric blanket on when I remembered we are not allowed heat after transfers this whole tww is a minefield!!!

 

[mowat]

That's awesome!

 

[mowat]

Oh my god there are two lines! I can't believe it. I am crying as I write this. Please please please stick!

 

[mowat]

Just checked again for the hundredth time---still two lines!

 

[lizzie78]

Omg omg omg!!! How many days past transfer are you, 4?? So that's like 9dpo right?? Blimey mowat that's brilliant news xxx

Stick little bean, stick stick stick

 

[mowat]

Yes, 4 days. I actually tested first thing this morning and thought I saw something, but it was just a hint. Tested at 3 pm after a hold of maybe 2 hours and there is definitely a clear faint line of two tests. Can't believe it.

 

[lizzie78]

Congratulations that definitely sounds like your bfp all that waitin around drinking beer and eating shellfish was worth it

 

[star25]

congratulations!! Read it before I went to sleep but couldnt write as didnt want to keep dh awake but I went to sleep happy! Amazing news xx
Your turn now lizzie for the bfp xx

 

[JACKDOLL]

Whowhooo congratulations so happy for you...