today is only day 4 for me, this is dragging. I want to test so badly but since they triggered me 10 days ago and I’ve been giving myself mini hcg boosters I feel like it’s a really bad idea. I wonder how long the boosters will stay in your system? I give my last one today. It’s about 1600iu.
Hi everyone, I found this group/board three days ago. I have been praying for each of you ladies, but was just allowed to do my introduction and post this morning. We did IVF in February and our FET was March 20th, and our beta is on the 29th. I hope you ladies don’t mind if I join y’all group so late.
AFM: My first beta is today! Even though I tested last week and my lines have continuously gotten darker even with testing randomly throughout the day, I feel as though the beta seals the deal lol. This may be TMI, but Saturday morning I had to really risky dreams and it resulted in 2 orgasms back to back. Well later that day, I had some very light spotting when I wiped and my cramping seemed to be more noticeable or maybe I was just paying more attention to it since I had the spotting. Anyhow, it only occurred the one time I wiped and it hasn’t returned and the cramping has since went away(I was extremely constipated too)I took some fiber and a stool softener so that definitely made the cramping better. Have any of you ladies experienced that? Or heard of anyone that has? I’ve been stalking the other boards and there have been a lot of ladies who said they bleed a little every time they had a big O. So I’m hoping that the RE will at least give me an ultrasound today even though I know it’s too early to see much.
@laurenc436 I could never figure out how long the trigger lasted based on dosage so I went with the full 14 day window before testing to make sure I was picking up my body’s hormones vs the trigger. It’s so hard waiting!
@ashcash03 GL on your beta! I have an 8 yo and during that pregnancy any time I would O I had cramping/contracting so I think that’s normal but I would ask your RE about the spotting to be safe.
@ashcash03 I have not heard of bleeding due to that but it totally makes sense. Its funny how dreams can seem so vivid so much so to cause an orgasm. I have been having vivid dreams as well, however they are not as pleasant
AFM: I woke up this morning to light bleeding as well. It was very pink and has since stopped but my heart dropped. I know that it is totally normal for there to be light spotting during this time but now I'm a bit nervous. I was so confident going into beta this Wednesday and now I am not so sure. I took another hpt this morning and the line was darker. Just gotta hope for the best.
@jessica8bryant thank you! I won’t know my results until tomorrow, so more waiting, as if we haven’t waited enough. Has your spotting stopped?
@k_mama91 I’m so glad someone else has experienced this! I felt so silly 🙃
I told my RE about the dreams and the spotting and she didn’t seem worried at all. I haven’t had anymore since Saturday so I’m starting to feel a little better myself. She stated that most of her IVF patients complain of some spotting after transfer because of the procedure. I pray it stays away so I can stop being the crazy lady who runs to the bathroom every 30 minutes 😂😂😂
@ashcash03 That sucks that they made you wait an entire day for the results but hopefully you hear great news today! I am glad your RE was not concerned with your spotting. My spotting has stopped so that is a bit of a relieve, still nervous for beta tomorrow tho.
My cramping has increased, but I haven’t had any spotting. Not sure if that’s good or bad. I really want to test early, but DH says just to wait. He is way more calm and patient than me. I hope everyone else is doing good.
Has any of the ladies who got positive betas had ultrasounds yet?
@ashcash03 WOW! I do not think I have ever seen a first beta be that high. My guess would def be that you are having twins! How exciting. When is your second beta? My beta is not until tomorrow but they said they will give me results same day. I just wanna know already!
AFM I tested again this morning to just make sure I still got that second line lol it was still there, maybe a tad darker too. My beta is Thursday and I won’t be able to semi-relax until I know I have a good healthy number.
@chasinghappydays you’re husband sounds like mine! He’s so calm and positive and patient, it’s driving me crazy! Lol
AFM, I had bloodwork today which all came back good. I’m impatiently waiting for my baseline beta on the 2nd. I have zero symptoms which has me slightly nervous. Trying to stay as busy as possible so I don’t lose my mind thanks to google
@laurenc436 Transfer day buddy! I haven't had any symptoms either except a couple days where I felt a slight twinge in my lower abdominal area... who knows, could've been nothing, but trying to stay hopeful. My beta is this Saturday and every.day.is.getting.harder!! I'm tempted to POAS, but I haven't had good luck with those things in the past so trying to hold out...
Anyone have any recommendations for podcasts or guided meditation to stay calm and hopeful?
@chasinghappydays how are you feeling? Are you still cramping? you and @cccarrierose are so strong, I wish I had that much will power but for my own sanity I had to POAS.
@jessica8bryant still cramping it is increasing which is worrying me a little. I think it’s hard not to think about it being period cramps.
@laurenc436 I keep listening to Borrow by Josh Wilson and repeating the chorus to myself. My beta is Friday and I think I will hold out until I get the results.
@laurenc436 I try to remind myself that just because DH is calm doesn’t mean he doesn’t care. Sometimes it’s hard. I know he care or cares less than me. He hates when people tell him he doesn’t care about things (mostly his mom does this). I just wish I could have some of that peace he shows on the outside.
@chasinghappydays I completely understand what you’re saying. Mine is the same way. I’m so type a and just constantly on the go. Luckily for me, he tends to calm me down.
@cccarrierose hope you are doing well! Saturday is right around the corner!! I understand the temptation of wanting to POAS, and am very impressed you’re holding out. If it wasn’t for the fact I just took an hcg booster I would be breaking down and running to the store. But, zero point for me so, just waiting and waiting.
I was hoping with the pressure from work this week would fly by....I’ve filled my non work time on Pinterest building out a new living room concept. DH isn’t thrilled because I’m spending money but it’s keeping me occupied so.....😊
@chasinghappydays I feel a little relieved. There are so many hurdles to overcome in this journey and so now I just hope my beta doubles Friday. I miscarried at 9 weeks last time so I know anything can happen, but I also want to think that this time it can and will be different.
@jessica8bryant YAY so exciting!! Take a huge breath of relief today... Friday will be here before you know it. You're over the first most important hurdle so soak it in.
@laurenc436 Online shopping therapy--gotta love it! Saturday sounds close, but feels lightyears away
I did want to recommend someone I just started following on Instragram (@mindsetofgreatness). Please check this page out! There is a new post every day and the words truly bring me peace and comfort in this crazy journey we're all in.
Hey y’all, I got my beta results back! We are officially pregnant!! I won’t let myself get too excited until I see it’s in the right place and hear the heartbeat but I’m feeling relieved! Hope everyone else is doing well.
@chasinghappydays please share some of your willpower with me lol I can’t believe you’ve gone the whole TWW without POAS!
@k_mama91 and @jessica8bryant I’m freaking out. I am having that light brown discharge you get before AF and my cramps have consistently increased. I’m scared that it is trying to start and tomorrow is going to be a BFN.
@chasinghappydays I know how scary seeing any kind of blood can be. Please remember that it could be late implantation bleeding, seems like that is very common. In regards to the cramping, I too am having some cramping (more like tugging) and I got a positive beta. I like to think that baby is just trying to get comfy in his/her new home. Both of what you are experiencing are common symptoms so try to think positive
@jessica8bryant and @k_mama91 congratulations on your betas!!!!!!! @chasinghappydays you have wonderful will power! I’m so proud of you for waiting the 2 weeks! Praying for a positive beta for you!
Is anyone else struggling with your PIO shots?
AFM had my second beta yesterday......
5179 with a 35.5 hour doubling time!!! Really starting to think multiples are possible. I don’t go back until 4/8 for my first ultrasound...
@chasinghappydays it is so hard not to over analyze every little symptom! Some women do have implantation spotting so don’t give up hope. Even with my positive beta I have had some mild cramping and pressure. There’s a lot going on in there and I’ve read it’s totally common during the first trimester to feel these things.
Hey ladies I don’t know how to hide results so heads up here is my beta results. 73 they said they like to see it above 50!!! So we are Pregnant!!! I go back Monday for second beta.
@ashcash03 congrats on another great beta! I would be shocked if both embryos did not stick given the high numbers. PIO is actually going really great for me. I mean I do have day here and there where it leaves me sore afterwards but that's always when I am in a hurry and do not numb the area as long.
@chasinghappydays YAY CONGRATS! thats exactly what my nurse, anything above 50 is what they want to see.
AFM, my will is breaking. I did all the calculations and believe the trigger and booster should be out by tomorrow....but I made a stupid promise I wouldn’t test....tuesday is the baseline test. Seems so far!
Re: March 2019 FET
today is only day 4 for me, this is dragging. I want to test so badly but since they triggered me 10 days ago and I’ve been giving myself mini hcg boosters I feel like it’s a really bad idea. I wonder how long the boosters will stay in your system? I give my last one today. It’s about 1600iu.
Hope everyone is doing well!
@chasinghappydays welcome to the board! We are glad to have you!!!
AFM: My first beta is today! Even though I tested last week and my lines have continuously gotten darker even with testing randomly throughout the day, I feel as though the beta seals the deal lol. This may be TMI, but Saturday morning I had to really risky dreams and it resulted in 2 orgasms back to back. Well later that day, I had some very light spotting when I wiped and my cramping seemed to be more noticeable or maybe I was just paying more attention to it since I had the spotting. Anyhow, it only occurred the one time I wiped and it hasn’t returned and the cramping has since went away(I was extremely constipated too)I took some fiber and a stool softener so that definitely made the cramping better. Have any of you ladies experienced that? Or heard of anyone that has? I’ve been stalking the other boards and there have been a lot of ladies who said they bleed a little every time they had a big O. So I’m hoping that the RE will at least give me an ultrasound today even though I know it’s too early to see much.
@laurenc436 I could never figure out how long the trigger lasted based on dosage so I went with the full 14 day window before testing to make sure I was picking up my body’s hormones vs the trigger. It’s so hard waiting!
@ashcash03 GL on your beta! I have an 8 yo and during that pregnancy any time I would O I had cramping/contracting so I think that’s normal but I would ask your RE about the spotting to be safe.
@chasinghappydays welcome! FX for a BFP at beta!
@chasinghappydays Welcome to the group!! How are you doing?
@ashcash03 I have not heard of bleeding due to that but it totally makes sense. Its funny how dreams can seem so vivid so much so to cause an orgasm. I have been having vivid dreams as well, however they are not as pleasant
AFM: I woke up this morning to light bleeding as well. It was very pink and has since stopped but my heart dropped. I know that it is totally normal for there to be light spotting during this time but now I'm a bit nervous. I was so confident going into beta this Wednesday and now I am not so sure. I took another hpt this morning and the line was darker. Just gotta hope for the best.
TMI*** A little worried about “O-ing” too. But can’t do anything now. The doctor should have been more specific.
@k_mama91 I’m so glad someone else has experienced this! I felt so silly 🙃
I told my RE about the dreams and the spotting and she didn’t seem worried at all. I haven’t had anymore since Saturday so I’m starting to feel a little better myself. She stated that most of her IVF patients complain of some spotting after transfer because of the procedure. I pray it stays away so I can stop being the crazy lady who runs to the bathroom every 30 minutes 😂😂😂
How is everyone else doing?
My cramping has increased, but I haven’t had any spotting. Not sure if that’s good or bad. I really want to test early, but DH says just to wait. He is way more calm and patient than me. I hope everyone else is doing good.
Has any of the ladies who got positive betas had ultrasounds yet?
@jessica8bryant do you have results yet?
How is everyone else???
@jessica8bryant good luck tmrw with your beta!
AFM I tested again this morning to just make sure I still got that second line lol it was still there, maybe a tad darker too. My beta is Thursday and I won’t be able to semi-relax until I know I have a good healthy number.
@jessica8bryant good luck tomorrow!
@chasinghappydays you’re husband sounds like mine! He’s so calm and positive and patient, it’s driving me crazy! Lol
AFM, I had bloodwork today which all came back good. I’m impatiently waiting for my baseline beta on the 2nd. I have zero symptoms which has me slightly nervous. Trying to stay as busy as possible so I don’t lose my mind thanks to google
Anyone have any recommendations for podcasts or guided meditation to stay calm and hopeful?
Well blood is drawn, now we wait.....
Good luck with the wait today--I'm sure it'll be a strong number based on your POAS lines getting darker!!
@laurenc436 I keep listening to Borrow by Josh Wilson and repeating the chorus to myself. My beta is Friday and I think I will hold out until I get the results.
@chasinghappydays I completely understand what you’re saying. Mine is the same way. I’m so type a and just constantly on the go. Luckily for me, he tends to calm me down.
@cccarrierose hope you are doing well! Saturday is right around the corner!! I understand the temptation of wanting to POAS, and am very impressed you’re holding out. If it wasn’t for the fact I just took an hcg booster I would be breaking down and running to the store. But, zero point for me so, just waiting and waiting.
I was hoping with the pressure from work this week would fly by....I’ve filled my non work time on Pinterest building out a new living room concept. DH isn’t thrilled because I’m spending money but it’s keeping me occupied so.....😊
@chasinghappydays I feel a little relieved. There are so many hurdles to overcome in this journey and so now I just hope my beta doubles Friday. I miscarried at 9 weeks last time so I know anything can happen, but I also want to think that this time it can and will be different.
@laurenc436 Online shopping therapy--gotta love it! Saturday sounds close, but feels lightyears away
I did want to recommend someone I just started following on Instragram (@mindsetofgreatness). Please check this page out! There is a new post every day and the words truly bring me peace and comfort in this crazy journey we're all in.
@chasinghappydays please share some of your willpower with me lol I can’t believe you’ve gone the whole TWW without POAS!
@chasinghappydays hope you’re day is going by quickly! You’re so close!
@chasinghappydays good luck tomorrow
@chasinghappydays you have wonderful will power! I’m so proud of you for waiting the 2 weeks! Praying for a positive beta for you!
Is anyone else struggling with your PIO shots?
AFM had my second beta yesterday......
@chasinghappydays it is so hard not to over analyze every little symptom! Some women do have implantation spotting so don’t give up hope. Even with my positive beta I have had some mild cramping and pressure. There’s a lot going on in there and I’ve read it’s totally common during the first trimester to feel these things.
@chasinghappydays YAY CONGRATS! thats exactly what my nurse, anything above 50 is what they want to see.
@cccarrierose how are you holding up?
AFM, my will is breaking. I did all the calculations and believe the trigger and booster should be out by tomorrow....but I made a stupid promise I wouldn’t test....tuesday is the baseline test. Seems so far!