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June 2010 IVF

looks like my egg retrieval will be next weekend. Anyone else doing IVF this month?
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I agree with Kristy, you have to just try and stay positive!  I think that pregnancy and AF symptoms are pretty much exactly the same.  Not only that, but you also have the progesterone side effects, which mimic pregnancy symptoms.  

I didn't have any signs that I was going to get my BFP before hand, except light cramping and sore bbs.  But, I had that with AF before we started IVF so I think they are similar.  They say the cramping is just your uterus making room for you baby(ies).

My nurse also told me that we might not feel "pregnancy symptoms (aka morning sickness)" as early as others b/c it's the hormones that make you sick and we have so many already running through our system from IVF, that we are somewhat used to it.  And, I agree...I haven't felt great since we started the shots b/c of all the hormones so when we got our BFP, I didn't feel any different the first week and a half afterwards and started worrying that something was wrong.  That's when my nurse reassured me everything was fine and so far, so good!  Then, last weekend, morning sickness kicked in!  Not fun, but at least I know it's a good sign!

Good luck on your Beta!!
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wonderful feeling I bet! so happy for you :)
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1345697 tn?1430619021
Saw a beautiful little heart today just flickering away at 140 bpm. Best day EVER!  Thank you for all of the prayers!
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I do not think it's unusual...it's a good idea to eat well anyway. Also you need to drink plenty of water and get enough sleep.
your beta is next week so you are almost there.
keep us posted!
SSBD
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I did a 3 day transfer and beta I'd 7/14 , it'd also my B'day, ever since my treatment and all the shots I realized I'm always hungry . I'd this also normal
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Welcome to MH....
every women is different but usually you barely have any symptoms in the 2ww. some women experience cramps and breast soreness that could be due to different reasons. if you are using any progesterone meds that can give some cramps and/ or some pregnancy symptoms.
for me I started to have mild cramps and one sided lower abdominal pain 4-5 days after 3 day ET and it continued for about a week on and off. I am 5 weeks 4 days pregnant now.. so cramps are a good sign but not necessarily. Some women experience no symptoms at all and still get a BFP while others have cramps and then get a BFN and it turns out that's just period cramps.
Do not get discouraged if you did not have symptoms. It's still too early in your 2ww and even if you do not feel anything at all it's fine too.
did you do day 3 or day 5 transfer? when is your beta?
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I experienced very few symptoms. I was incredibly tired and peed constantly but my bbs weren't sore, I wasn't nauseated. Nothing. I'm 7w 2d now and just barely beginning to feel anything. Just try to rest, relax as much as possible, and pray for your BFP. Not everyone experiences symptoms early on!
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Hi everyone I'm new to the sight, and I'll like to get some type of input as what to expect, with e transfer. Cause it's bin 4 days and no symptoms yet,
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Thanks for your response... I am jealous now I wanna be nauseous too lol...
i know it's not fun...just kidding... hope u feel better.
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thanks hun.... will keep praying and hoping for the best!! it's good to hear that u had this and got a positive! it gives me hope...
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Period cramps are the only symptom I had during my 2ww Rose so STOP BEING NEGATIVE AND ASSUME YOU ARE PREGNANT TILL PROVEN OTHER WISE :-)  I promise it makes the 2ww easier AND it is not going to be any less painful to get a BFP reguardless of how positive you are that it did work.  I promise.  Hugs!!!! xoxoxoxo
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will try not to test but of course i don't think i can resist.....maybe 2 days before my beta will start testing...on sat
yes I am on crinone and it gives some symptoms so I hope it's just that. can't compare to my symptoms in my first ivf because I was hyperstimulated and was sick in the whole 2ww.
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I don't know what to think here no other sign then AF symptoms
When do you think is a good time for home testing. are u still on progesterone
the scary part is last IVF my period show up before beta . very scared
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me 2....especially today...been having period cramps and a little bloated. I don't know what to expect but not too optimistic :(
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I had an FET and actually just 4dpt my transfer was june 18 i think it's too earlyfor testing,but like i said all i feel  is AF symptoms . I do not even want to think that once again it's not working.
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I had some cramping, incredibly tired, and constantly going to the bathroom. My temperature went up a bit early last week and has maintained that higher temp since. But I've not been nauseated, boobs only sore from progesterone, sense of smell hasn't changed. Trying not to think about what isn't happening and focus on what is  :-)  My sister had no symptoms for three months. Same with a friend who had twins recently from IVF. So I keep reminding myself that the numbers are what I need to focus on.

When do you test? Have you tested at home?
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Congrats ,very happy for you .Can you tell me if you had any sign before your beta,because all i feel is AF symptoms.
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Do you feel anything yet during your 2ww,as for me all i feel is AF symptoms not too excited.
still have to wait 2w which is killing me. Let me know how you doing
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Doc won't confirm multiples until ultrasound but he said my numbers were definitely on the high side. Second beta today. 2000. Unbelievably excited. And I get to discontinue progesterone injections and start Crinone.  Thank the Lord! Can't wait to hear your news tomorrow. Did you test at home?
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Do they think that you could be pregant with multiples?  I have my first beta tomorrow (6/22) after transfering 3 embies on June 10th.  So nervous!!!  Congrats to you!
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how r u doing with the 2ww?
It's terrible I know...our betas are so close...mine is on the 28th
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I 'm on my 2ww now had my transfer on june 18 ,transfer 3 embies my beta on june 30
hopefully it works for us this time. good luck. keep me posted
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It's official. We got a BFP! Beta is 600. I go back on Monday for next test and consult with my RE.
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trh0819 friday is the big day for you. looks very positive, you are in  my thoughts for good numbers. lots of sticky dust your way.

trh0819:  thanks for calling my attention to the HPT early testing, even though this is my third IVF, i learn something new every time...i just came back from doctor's office, You were right taking progesterone tablets and/or shots will not give a false positive.  

However, i am also taking a shot called pregnyl the nurse told me that i can't do the HPT test early because this shot has same hormone which will show up positive on pregnancy test.  I'd have to wait 7 days from the last day of my last pregnyl shot for it to be out of my system which was yesterdat, so i can't test until tues which is same day as my BETA test.  

So good news for all if they are not taking Pregnyl then they can do HPT early... If they are taking Pregnyl to support IVF then they'll have to wait til 7 days after they take their last shot to test to get an accurate result.

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