Let's go ladies. This is the place you can talk about all the craziness that comes with the dreaded two week wait. Phantom symptoms, implantation dips and possible spotting, what you are doing to make the time fly by, and much much more. Post as often or as little as you want. We are here for you. Chart stalks available upon request or if there is a link, we may look just to pass the time or out of curiosity. Gifs are also welcome!
GTKY: what friend do you have that you just really admire? What trait(s) do you admire most?
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 4, 2016 7:50:51 GMT -5
Only 3 more days, right wannabmama? I can't wait to hear some good news from you! I'm here at 7DPO. I'm not too optimistic but also not completely pessimistic about this cycle being "the one". There is a chance that this could possibly be my last cycle TTC and it's weird to think about. I haven't made any definite decisions (or talked to MH about it, which I will only do if I get a BFN this cycle) but I'm 50/50 on whether we should continue. So for now, I'm just trying to not think about it and just get through the next week until betas on 4/11.
Good luck sleepymonkey I hope you don't have to make any of those tough decisions!
I'm hanging here at 12dpo (10dp2dt) and time has stopped moving. I had terrible cramps last night and so fear AF is coming. Betas are Thursday. I don't know how to distract myself at all, nothing is working, and every cramp just makes me want to cry.
GTKY: I have one friend who has handled some really shitty things thrown at her with such grace. She gets sad and frustrated, but she also "just deals" and moves on. She's just the nicest person and super smart and hard worker and has really had some craptastic things happen. Yet, she stays positive, is a awesome friend, mother, wife. I'm honestly in awe of her.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 4, 2016 9:40:40 GMT -5
wannabmama, I hope AF is not coming for you! Cramps are really common in the first few weeks of pregnancy so it could always be that! It's so cruel that PMS symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms are basically the same. I really hope I don't have to make the decision although I'm also a bit concerned if this cycle is actually successful. I'm really worried about the financial impact of having a second child and am really starting to think it may not be in the best interest of my family. I know in our hearts we really want another child but I worry that it could very well put us in a bad place financially. Why oh why can't I be a multi-millionaire?
sleepymonkey it's all so hard...balancing money and wishes and things that are out of our control. MH wants two or three kids, but I'm pretty sure we will be one and done if we even get lucky enough to have one! But it's definitely not what either of us planned for our lives.
And yes...I really wish pms and pregnancy symptoms could be distinguished! Especially since I'm on progesterone it's felt like I'm KU basically since transfer ha. I really wish there was a way to know without all this waiting.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Lurking. Thinking of you both sleepymonkey and wannabmama and sending (((hugs))). wannabmama - FWIW, I had a ton of cramping early on with this last pregnancy. Dr. Google told me it's common.
Post by beachdreamer on Apr 4, 2016 13:59:48 GMT -5
I love Snoopy!! Hugs both wannabmama and sleepymonkey. I wish I had some good distraction techniques.
Like @usernameedit, I'm 9 DPO. I had my CD21 bloodwork drawn yesterday. I'm not symptom spotting, and I'm not planning to test. It's kind of nice to have pretty much forgotten I'm even in TWW. The only reason I've paid attention to cycle days is so I could make sure I got my blood drawn the right time. RE appointment is the 19th so should be another cycle or two before I get anxious about the TWW again.
Post by beachdreamer on Apr 4, 2016 14:02:29 GMT -5
I don't want to give any false hope, but I also want to help you stay positive, wannabmama. With DS I had cramping a couple of days before I tested (didn't test early....waited until the day I expected AF). The night before it was pretty strong. I was sure that meant I wasn't pregnant so I was shocked when that test turned the next morning.
Thanks caer and beachdreamer...I'm trying to stay positive (I went down a google rabbit hole last night bc the cramps were so bad). Usually I cramp the night before AF and I wake up to her in the am, I cramped the last two nights, so kept waking up thinking it was over. I'm still in it for now at least! 13dpo is the most common AF day for me so we shall see what tomorrow brings my one and only BFP I didn't have any AF symptoms...I was also on vacation so I might not have been paying quite as much attention though, ha!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 4, 2016 15:37:09 GMT -5
@usernameedit, I used to over-analyze everything during the TWW. But I found that my pre-AF symptoms are all over the place; some months I have no symptoms, some months I have every symptom in the book, and some months I have just a few random symptoms. I have found that in the past few months, I tend to have waves of nausea and food aversions starting around 5DPO until around 12DPO. I used to let all the random symptoms mess with my head but now I just chalk it up to my body being an asshole.
@usernameedit, I used to over-analyze everything during the TWW. But I found that my pre-AF symptoms are all over the place; some months I have no symptoms, some months I have every symptom in the book, and some months I have just a few random symptoms. I have found that in the past few months, I tend to have waves of nausea and food aversions starting around 5DPO until around 12DPO. I used to let all the random symptoms mess with my head but now I just chalk it up to my body being an asshole.
+1 This cycle I had the added fun of being on progesterone the entire TWW so I had fun new "symptoms" that really mean nothing bc I'm feeding my body the hormone that creates a lot of those symptoms.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Good luck on Thursday, wannabmama! I'm w you sleepymonkey - kind of meh on things for the most part atm. @usernameedit, enjoy your trip! beachdreamer, good for you not thinking about it!
I'm 11DPO right now and so far so good with not obsessing. I've had some odd pain where my right ovary used to be, but I'm chalking it up to my faulty system. I go Friday for betas.
GTKY: related to IF, I have a couple of very good friends who have been there and I can share with (and pick their brains). They get it, and seem to know just what to say.
so I tested this am on a wondfo and got a squinter. I'm not going to call it yet, it was so faint especially at 14dpo, and I'm terrified about another CP. my betas are tomorrow. I'm trying to stay positive. Today is going to be longest day of my life.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 6, 2016 7:57:47 GMT -5
wannabmama, I have so much hope that this is really happening for you! I hope your betas tomorrow confirm what that wondfo is telling you. Keep us updated!
Post by summergirl1211 on Apr 6, 2016 8:08:59 GMT -5
wannabmama, thank you for the update. Sorry if I was pushing you to post before you were ready, but I have been thinking of you! I have everything crossed that the betas confirm what the test said this morning. I can understand not being too excited but I will be excited for you in the meantime. I am willing the hours to fly by for you!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
wannabmama - I have been lurking every day for updates from you and sleepymonkey. I was so happy to see your update! I have everything crossed for you! Wishing you the best!!!
sleepymonkey - I've been thinking about you, too! I hope everything works out for the best for you and your family! Fx!
so I got my betas back and they are low, 30. At 15dpo (13dp2dt) they want them at least at 50 by now. So I'm in a waiting/holding pattern. I retest on Saturday. Any good thoughts y'all have for the universe, I could use some. Thanks! I'll keep you updated!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by summergirl1211 on Apr 7, 2016 16:15:23 GMT -5
wannabmama, I admit to being a crazy stalker too. I'm so sorry you didn't get a definitive answer but I'm holding out hope your numbers increase by Saturday. I'm thinking of you, keeping everything crossed, and hoping time goes by quickly until you get more information. Hang in there lady!
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