IVF baby & so much trauma?
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Hey @Pav sorry you’re feeling like This too. I don’t know how to snap out of it, did you have any bloods done to check hcg levels? I took this last test this morning, and I think I need to stop testing now but it’s really hard. How far along would you be for your scan? I think my clinic has booked me in for 7 weeks but I’m not sure how to get through the next two weeks!
Did they do a bloods preg test for you? Mine did 10 days post transfer said they wanted to see above 100hcg mine came back 303 which is great but would been better if they tested again few days later to make sure creeping up. Our clinic gave us choice of viability scan 2-3 wk later so we went with next Fri which will be 2 days short of 7 wks
Not exactly the same or as long as you but over 2 years I went through 4 egg collections, 5 failed transfers, 4 medicated cycles, 1 hysteroscopy, and 1 chemical pregnancy. I had to step away from ivf, I just didn’t believe it would get me there. I moved onto home insemination and this has worked for me first time but I’m also having trouble trusting or believing it! I know it’s hard but try to enjoy it ❤️ a dye stealer is amazing!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m an IVF mum too. This is my third pregnancy. My first was perfect my little boy is nearly 3. Second round of IVF all failed transfers apart from my last one that ended in a second trimester loss. Now 5 weeks with my rainbow baby from my 3rd cycle. So happy for you! We have the same due date 🩷
@Pav my clinic didn’t do bloods but I managed to get some done from my GP to check my hcg and progesterone. I had one done at 14dpt and the other is today at 16dpt. Still waiting on results though so hopefully get one of them today 🤞🏻 your beta looks perfect. When’s your due date?
I took it from ivf FET calc found says 7th sept is due date
Fingers crossed for your results am sure they are fine!
@Kirsty oh wow you did a lot in 2 years, and how crazy that home insemination worked?! I tried that but it didn’t work for us. Thank you and congrats to you ♥️
@Rachel best of luck for yours too!
@Rachel thank you! And congratulations to you too!! How exciting we have the same due date ♥️ do you currently have any symptoms? When will your first scan be? Also should I be letting my GP know at this point? I’m clueless!
@Kirsty amazing that home insemination worked for you, I wish we had tried that with the amount we ended up spending on IVF. We are also same sex couple and when we had our first round of IVF the government policy was different so we weren’t eligible for a free round on the NHS
@RD yeah, it was really intense! But my partner and I wanted a child so badly and being a same sex couple we felt our choices were very limited. The opportunity of home insemination with a known donor presented itself just as we were running out of funds and energy for ivf so definitely feels meant to be. But yes, crazy to believe ivf could be unsuccessful so many times and then this would work first time! Good luck for your ongoing pregnancy gal! You deserve it xx
@Kirsty definitely sounds like it was meant to be 🫶 I’m so glad it worked out for you! My latest round of IVF resulted in only 1 fertilised egg, I was distraught as I’ve never had that before but the fact that it held on feels like it’s a super miracle baby right now. Can’t believe it held on - it really does just take one. Good luck with your journey too ♥️
@Rachel I know - I can’t believe it! We couldn’t get any funding either so we spent A LOT of money on ivf and I currently still actually have 6 untested embryos and 2 vials of donor sperm at the clinic. Feels like a waste.. but then I have to remember the goal was a baby and I’m pregnant now and just be positive 🥰 Congrats on your pregnancy btw ❤️
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@Kirsty yes we have to try and put all of that behind us and focus on the amazing thing of being pregnant. Happy for you 🩷
Oh darling. I completely empathise with you. The infertility truly steals the naiivity and joy from pregnancy. Especially in the beginning. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself a bit of happiness. I understand the fear of loss will always be there, but it will get better throughout your pregnancy. Well done for getting to this point🎉🎉
@Julia thank you 💓✨
Snap I’ve been the same on edge. I was 16days past a 6 day transfer yesterday due 7th sept. I’m kind of waiting for viability scan next Friday before let myself relax a little