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[lulu72]

Hi All,

We did our first IVF embryo transfer on Thurs 16th, I had mild cramping for first 2 days, but called clinic nurses today as I had pretty bad nausea for about 2 hrs like I did with my other kids, but it has since passed, 10 days to wait for blood test and trying really hard not to think about any of the signs as I am also getting bouts of tiredness, people are telling me I look exhausted who don't know I've done IVF. I did a search for embyro transfer to see if I was normal, but from what I see, alot of people are much the same, but please feel free to inform me of anything you would like to add.

[worththewait78]

Hi all!  I am new to IVF and to this forum.  I'm super glad that I found it.  It's really comforting to be connected with others going through the same thing.

I am 32 and we have been trying for six years to get pregnant.  Got pregnant once five years ago and miscarried at 6 weeks.  Haven't been able to get pregnant since.  We adopted a baby boy last year (who is the light of our lives!) and decided to try the IVF route to see if we can get pregnant.  To our surprise, we had male and female fertility issues.  

Our retrieval was 12/12 and they retrieved 29 eggs - 27 mature!  And 17 of them were successfully fertilized thanks to ICSI!  I heard these are really good numbers.  

After the retrieval, I actually hyperstimmed and was on bed rest for a week because of it.  They almost postponed our transfer, but we decided to go through with it anyway so that we could give the fresh one a try this cycle.

We transferred one really strong blastocyst on 12/17.  My doctor suggested we only transfer one because I'm young and the blastocyst was so strong - was already hatching out.  

I took a hpt on 12/24 and it was negative.  I was devastated because it was Christmas Eve and I had SO wanted a "Christmas miracle" to share with our family.  I truly (honestly) thought it would be positive!! I cried and cried, but my husband told me to not count too much on it and wait until my bt, which is tomorrow.

I'm a little nervous because my doctor told me that if I got pregnant, the hyperstimulation would get worse (due to rising hcg levels), but it's totally gone away.  

Our BT is tomorrow morning and I'm nervous since our hpt was negative on day 7pt.  But I am still hopeful.  

I just can't imagine going through all of this and NOT getting pregnant!!  Why would IVF not work when the conditions seem so perfect?  I can't comprehend!  It seems like all I've ever known for the past five years are NEGATIVE pregnancy tests and heartache after heartache because of that.  Sometimes I feel like we've spent just as much money on hpt as we did for the IVF!! (I know that's a bit of an exaggeration - but, you know!)

I guess I just came here to find some support and talk with others who have been through this emotional roller coaster.

I am hopeful and prayerful.  

I will let you know what the BT is tomorrow!!

[trh0819]

Everyone is different with symptoms and I'm certainly no expert as I experienced no symptoms after my transfer until well into my first trimester.  I rested as much as I could and finally got my first ever BFP. Now I'm 32 weeks pregnant! Just relax and hang in there.

[klr2650]

Merry Christmas! How are you going? I am 11dp3dt and did a HPT this morning, but was BFN. I don't have ANY symptoms what-so-ever(not even AF sympt), which worries me.I am on 200mg Prog pessaries daily (nite) not to mention Clexane injections daily (belly is sore and bruised!).
I did FET this time and tfrd 2 8cell embies on day 3.My beta is sched for 28th Dec, but i will be going away camping, so i guess i'll just have to wait til i get back on 31st...maybe a NYE surprise for me???

[Jroxy]

I just had my first IVF transfer on the 17th. I am still having some cramping but no nausea.I dont feel that tired. my day feels like it should be later though but its also gloomy and pooring rain outside so thats probably why. You should just get some rest and treat yourself like your prego. I just posted a similar post as this one but about the cramping im having. lol.. I have to wait till the 27th to take a prego test. How many eggs did they transfer? Good luck and I hope its all cuz your prego. keep me updated with how your feeling.

[Heather5]

Just wanted to wish you best of luck! I had IVF in April 2009 and now have a 1 year old daughter! Take it easy over the next 10 days and fingers crossed for your pregnancy test!