April '23 scans

[LindaLu]

Hi all,
I've got my scan 4th April and I'm trying to be positive. It seem like a loong wait.
Some new symptoms kicked in on my OTD: feeling very hot and frequent peeing, I have no cramps at all - all gone few days ago.
I bought some tests to check progression line next week.
Hope you're all good

[rosie82]

Hi again Lindalu! My scan is also on 4th April. I am worrying about symptoms coming and going too. It’s hard to relax and not think about it isn’t it. Hope you’re doing ok x

[LindaLu]

Hello rosie82! Lovely to see you .
I'm symptom spotting but not obsessed about it. Some of symptoms I didn't have in my previous pregnancy and I'm really trying to be relaxed but it's hard sometimes. I just want good news x
It's so cool that we have test on the say day

[Nark]

Hi fellow April 4th ladies, thought I’d join you here. I am finding this wait the worst one yet. I’ve done another clear blue weeks indication test today and it’s still showing as 2-3 weeks so now I’m stressing myself out. How are you both? Xx

[LindaLu]

Hi fellow April 4th ladies, thought I’d join you here. I am finding this wait the worst one yet. I’ve done another clear blue weeks indication test today and it’s still showing as 2-3 weeks so now I’m stressing myself out. How are you both? Xx

Hi Nark!
I'm trying to keep myself busy and not think too much about scan. I had MMC before which was quite traumatic for me.
I'm pregnant now at least until the scan so may as well be happy, not stressed. I've decided from today I'm not testing as it showed 3+ this morning, maybe because they put 2! in. I know it's stressful as you had some expectations. How many days after OTD you tested?

If it comes to symptoms, they come and go, I had slight nausea which turned in to heartburn, especially before bed, feeling hot, yesterday tiredness kicked in.

Did you tell anyone about pregnancy? Last time I made a mistake and told everyone after OTD.

[Nark]

Hi fellow April 4th ladies, thought I’d join you here. I am finding this wait the worst one yet. I’ve done another clear blue weeks indication test today and it’s still showing as 2-3 weeks so now I’m stressing myself out. How are you both? Xx

Hi Nark!
I'm trying to keep myself busy and not think too much about scan. I had MMC before which was quite traumatic for me.
I'm pregnant now at least until the scan so may as well be happy, not stressed. I've decided from today I'm not testing as it showed 3+ this morning, maybe because they put 2! in. I know it's stressful as you had some expectations. How many days after OTD you tested?

If it comes to symptoms, they come and go, I had slight nausea which turned in to heartburn, especially before bed, feeling hot, yesterday tiredness kicked in.

Did you tell anyone about pregnancy? Last time I made a mistake and told everyone after OTD.

Hi, yes we’ve told a few close friends and family as they knew we were having the IVF so knew the timelines. My boss also knows but no one else at work. I’ve got terrible heartburn every morning so taking that as a good sign. I’m 16 days post fresh 5 day transfer now. That’s good that you have the 3+ weeks, I wonder if you might be having twins. This is my first round of IVF, first time I’ve ever been pregnant so I really have no idea what to expect xx

[LindaLu]

Hi fellow April 4th ladies, thought I’d join you here. I am finding this wait the worst one yet. I’ve done another clear blue weeks indication test today and it’s still showing as 2-3 weeks so now I’m stressing myself out. How are you both? Xx

Hi Nark!
I'm trying to keep myself busy and not think too much about scan. I had MMC before which was quite traumatic for me.
I'm pregnant now at least until the scan so may as well be happy, not stressed. I've decided from today I'm not testing as it showed 3+ this morning, maybe because they put 2! in. I know it's stressful as you had some expectations. How many days after OTD you tested?

If it comes to symptoms, they come and go, I had slight nausea which turned in to heartburn, especially before bed, feeling hot, yesterday tiredness kicked in.

Did you tell anyone about pregnancy? Last time I made a mistake and told everyone after OTD.

Hi, yes we’ve told a few close friends and family as they knew we were having the IVF so knew the timelines. My boss also knows but no one else at work. I’ve got terrible heartburn every morning so taking that as a good sign. I’m 16 days post fresh 5 day transfer now. That’s good that you have the 3+ weeks, I wonder if you might be having twins. This is my first round of IVF, first time I’ve ever been pregnant so I really have no idea what to expect xx

I know... I remember my first pregnancy via IVF, mega stressful, I was always thinking and stressing, crazy... This is my second pregnancy and I'm calmer. This pregnancy is different to first one. I've got different symptoms.
I think your test is bit early, try another in 5 days.
I don't have any living children and I will be 40 this year , so if I had twins it would be amazing x

[rosie82]

Hi Nark, I didn’t get 3+ weeks until 19 days after embryo transfer. I was testing every day and got myself really stressed and worked up about it. I did a lot of googling and I think the HCG range for 2-3 weeks is really big so not uncommon to stay there for a while, it doesn’t mean your HCG isn’t going up it just means you’ve not quite hit the threshold for the next week yet. It’s a nightmare though, once I’d started testing I had to do it every day! My husband said he’s glad there isn’t a 4+ week to test for

Lindalu - that’s exciting you have two embryos in Really hoping you get good news on your scan. I am same as you, no children, and I’m over 40 now.

My nausea has kicked in today, feeling v tired and the days are dragging!! X

[JSMS]

Hi All

I have a scan booked on the 5th April, and wanted to join you all to aid my overthinking . had a BFP this weekend but now I’m constantly stressing about the lack of symptoms. Got very slightly tender breasts which seem to come and go over last few days and a little bit gassy. This is the first time we have had a positive result after 3 failed transfers, I did a further test this morning as I couldn’t sleep .
Glad to speak to other people in the same situation and congratulations all on your positive results.
X

[Nark]

Thanks ladies, that all makes me feel better. I am so impatient with the tests, I’m doing them every day. I wish we had blood tests in this country as everything would be so much more definitive. I’m just trying to keep myself occupied with work but also not stress myself out too much with it. It’s all a balancing act isn’t it?

Rosie82 I’ve had tiredness like I’ve never known the last few days, I’m constantly feeling like I might drift off. Are you still working? Xx

[LindaLu]

Ah yea... Farting big time, forgot about this symptom lol x

[Nark]

Hi All

I have a scan booked on the 5th April, and wanted to join you all to aid my overthinking . had a BFP this weekend but now I’m constantly stressing about the lack of symptoms. Got very slightly tender breasts which seem to come and go over last few days and a little bit gassy. This is the first time we have had a positive result after 3 failed transfers, I did a further test this morning as I couldn’t sleep .
Glad to speak to other people in the same situation and congratulations all on your positive results.
X

Hi JSMS, welcome to the group and congrats on your positive result. I’m pretty much doing daily tests in the early hours when I wake up needing a wee . My sore boobs, nausea and gas are all coming and going too. Boobs seem to be sore at night but then ok first thing in the morning. Xx

[JSMS]

One period of stress and waiting is just replaced my another isn’t it! How far along are all of you? I had a 5dt on the 6th so my OTD was only yesterday.
Think I might need to buy some more cheap tests to aid my obsession .

[rosie82]

Hi Nark, I had some time off work after the transfer, worked a couple of days last week and this week is my first full week back. I’m supposed to go into the office 2 days a week and seriously worrying how I will cope without an afternoon nap! I could ask my boss if I could work from home if I explained but I don’t really want to tell anyone this early. I told them about previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage so prefer to wait longer before saying anything this time now which makes it more difficult.
Are you back at work now?
I was also testing at ridiculous times in the middle of the night as can’t get through to the morning without a wee! I’ve stopped testing now I’ve seen 3+ week and will try and wait until scan now.

Welcome JSMS and congrats on your BFP! Your scan is the day after mine (and a few others on here). I had a 5day transfer on 27 Feb so I am coming up to 6 weeks now. I totally agree that every stage you get to is just another set of stress and waiting. I was really worrying about symptoms coming and going but my nausea seems to have kicked in today so hoping that’s a good sign. I just really want the scan now to confirm everything is ok, but will obviously continue worrying after that until the 12 week scan. I don’t think the anxiety will ever go for me because I have had so many failed attempts and problems in the past x

[LindaLu]

I just started pink spotting, I hope it doesn't mean a miscarriage.

[Nark]

I just started pink spotting, I hope it doesn't mean a miscarriage.

I hope you’re ok, keeping everything crossed. I know lots of people who have had bleeding and it hasn’t led to miscarriage xx

[Nark]

Hi Nark, I had some time off work after the transfer, worked a couple of days last week and this week is my first full week back. I’m supposed to go into the office 2 days a week and seriously worrying how I will cope without an afternoon nap! I could ask my boss if I could work from home if I explained but I don’t really want to tell anyone this early. I told them about previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage so prefer to wait longer before saying anything this time now which makes it more difficult.
Are you back at work now?
I was also testing at ridiculous times in the middle of the night as can’t get through to the morning without a wee! I’ve stopped testing now I’ve seen 3+ week and will try and wait until scan now.

Welcome JSMS and congrats on your BFP! Your scan is the day after mine (and a few others on here). I had a 5day transfer on 27 Feb so I am coming up to 6 weeks now. I totally agree that every stage you get to is just another set of stress and waiting. I was really worrying about symptoms coming and going but my nausea seems to have kicked in today so hoping that’s a good sign. I just really want the scan now to confirm everything is ok, but will obviously continue worrying after that until the 12 week scan. I don’t think the anxiety will ever go for me because I have had so many failed attempts and problems in the past x

This is my first full week back and I should be going in for three days but I’m super paranoid about catching COVID. I missed my booster as I had COVID when it was due and then forgot all about it as I was so busy with the IVF and now they’ve stopped doing them so I’m super paranoid. I haven’t asked to work from home every day but I have mentioned to my boss that I’m a bit stressed. The thought of doing a 2 hour round trip commute isn’t appealing either so just trying to psych myself up for it all xx

[Nark]

One period of stress and waiting is just replaced my another isn’t it! How far along are all of you? I had a 5dt on the 6th so my OTD was only yesterday.
Think I might need to buy some more cheap tests to aid my obsession .

I had my fresh 5dt on the 4th so a couple of days behind you. I’ve been testing for a while though. I’m finding this wait the most difficult tbh, I’m debating going for some private HCG blood tests as there is a place locally to me that does those and also scans from 5 weeks x

[LindaLu]

I just started pink spotting, I hope it doesn't mean a miscarriage.

I hope you’re ok, keeping everything crossed. I know lots of people who have had bleeding and it hasn’t led to miscarriage xx

Really? That's reassuring thank you xx

[Nark]

I just started pink spotting, I hope it doesn't mean a miscarriage.

I hope you’re ok, keeping everything crossed. I know lots of people who have had bleeding and it hasn’t led to miscarriage xx

Really? That's reassuring thank you xx

Yes, in fact my cousin had bleeding the whole way through the pregnancy and had a healthy baby. I think the progesterone can cause bleeding too. I would call the clinic and let them know but try not to panic (easier said than done I know) xx

[LindaLu]

I hope you’re ok, keeping everything crossed. I know lots of people who have had bleeding and it hasn’t led to miscarriage xx

Really? That's reassuring thank you xx

Yes, in fact my cousin had bleeding the whole way through the pregnancy and had a healthy baby. I think the progesterone can cause bleeding too. I would call the clinic and let them know but try not to panic (easier said than done I know) xx

Oh wow, interesting, I will call them tomorrow, thank you xx

[Nark]

Really? That's reassuring thank you xx

Yes, in fact my cousin had bleeding the whole way through the pregnancy and had a healthy baby. I think the progesterone can cause bleeding too. I would call the clinic and let them know but try not to panic (easier said than done I know) xx

Oh wow, interesting, I will call them tomorrow, thank you xx

[rosie82]

Really? That's reassuring thank you xx

Yes, in fact my cousin had bleeding the whole way through the pregnancy and had a healthy baby. I think the progesterone can cause bleeding too. I would call the clinic and let them know but try not to panic (easier said than done I know) xx

Oh wow, interesting, I will call them tomorrow, thank you xx

I also know someone who had spotting in pregnancy and it was nothing to worry about. Can understand why you are anxious though. Agree good idea to call your clinic tomorrow and see what they say. Hope you are ok x

[rosie82]

Hi Nark, I had some time off work after the transfer, worked a couple of days last week and this week is my first full week back. I’m supposed to go into the office 2 days a week and seriously worrying how I will cope without an afternoon nap! I could ask my boss if I could work from home if I explained but I don’t really want to tell anyone this early. I told them about previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage so prefer to wait longer before saying anything this time now which makes it more difficult.
Are you back at work now?
I was also testing at ridiculous times in the middle of the night as can’t get through to the morning without a wee! I’ve stopped testing now I’ve seen 3+ week and will try and wait until scan now.

Welcome JSMS and congrats on your BFP! Your scan is the day after mine (and a few others on here). I had a 5day transfer on 27 Feb so I am coming up to 6 weeks now. I totally agree that every stage you get to is just another set of stress and waiting. I was really worrying about symptoms coming and going but my nausea seems to have kicked in today so hoping that’s a good sign. I just really want the scan now to confirm everything is ok, but will obviously continue worrying after that until the 12 week scan. I don’t think the anxiety will ever go for me because I have had so many failed attempts and problems in the past x

This is my first full week back and I should be going in for three days but I’m super paranoid about catching COVID. I missed my booster as I had COVID when it was due and then forgot all about it as I was so busy with the IVF and now they’ve stopped doing them so I’m super paranoid. I haven’t asked to work from home every day but I have mentioned to my boss that I’m a bit stressed. The thought of doing a 2 hour round trip commute isn’t appealing either so just trying to psych myself up for it all xx

I feel very similar, I’ve had all my boosters but because I’m on an immune protocol I seem to get everything that‘s going. I’ve had two colds already since I started the treatment! Also not looking forward to the commute. Hope it goes ok for you this week - hopefully it will help take our minds off things x

[Nark]

Hi Nark, I had some time off work after the transfer, worked a couple of days last week and this week is my first full week back. I’m supposed to go into the office 2 days a week and seriously worrying how I will cope without an afternoon nap! I could ask my boss if I could work from home if I explained but I don’t really want to tell anyone this early. I told them about previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage so prefer to wait longer before saying anything this time now which makes it more difficult.
Are you back at work now?
I was also testing at ridiculous times in the middle of the night as can’t get through to the morning without a wee! I’ve stopped testing now I’ve seen 3+ week and will try and wait until scan now.

Welcome JSMS and congrats on your BFP! Your scan is the day after mine (and a few others on here). I had a 5day transfer on 27 Feb so I am coming up to 6 weeks now. I totally agree that every stage you get to is just another set of stress and waiting. I was really worrying about symptoms coming and going but my nausea seems to have kicked in today so hoping that’s a good sign. I just really want the scan now to confirm everything is ok, but will obviously continue worrying after that until the 12 week scan. I don’t think the anxiety will ever go for me because I have had so many failed attempts and problems in the past x

This is my first full week back and I should be going in for three days but I’m super paranoid about catching COVID. I missed my booster as I had COVID when it was due and then forgot all about it as I was so busy with the IVF and now they’ve stopped doing them so I’m super paranoid. I haven’t asked to work from home every day but I have mentioned to my boss that I’m a bit stressed. The thought of doing a 2 hour round trip commute isn’t appealing either so just trying to psych myself up for it all xx

I feel very similar, I’ve had all my boosters but because I’m on an immune protocol I seem to get everything that‘s going. I’ve had two colds already since I started the treatment! Also not looking forward to the commute. Hope it goes ok for you this week - hopefully it will help take our minds off things x

I could kick myself for having missed it. They literally stopped doing them at the end of Feb . I’ve not gone in today, decided I’d work from home but I think the stress of deciding what to do for the rest of the week is making me feel sick. I spoke to my boss yesterday but he was very non committal. Hope you are doing ok xx