September 2023

[Lowlwatkins]

Make the most of not having morning sickness I’ve been pregnant twice and both have had different symptoms and they were both the same sex so can’t even say boys/girls are different. Every pregnancy is different so don’t worry.
I know it’s difficult but just enjoy every moment, it’s easier to enjoy when you can feel them moving, kicking or hiccupping.

How’s everyone feeling symptoms wise? I’ll be 5weeks Thursday and still have 2 weeks to wait for the scan, I’m so anxious because I haven’t got much symptoms, I had bad cramps yesterday, still have very sore boobs, and am bloated, this is my first pregnancy and I am just terrified of something going wrong!

Just read your other message, fingers crossed you get more than 5 like you want, but even 5 is still so good!!!
And ah I know I just want to know if it’s growing do you know if care offer blood tests to see what the beta comes back as?

[comeonbabyB]

Make the most of not having morning sickness I’ve been pregnant twice and both have had different symptoms and they were both the same sex so can’t even say boys/girls are different. Every pregnancy is different so don’t worry.
I know it’s difficult but just enjoy every moment, it’s easier to enjoy when you can feel them moving, kicking or hiccupping.

How’s everyone feeling symptoms wise? I’ll be 5weeks Thursday and still have 2 weeks to wait for the scan, I’m so anxious because I haven’t got much symptoms, I had bad cramps yesterday, still have very sore boobs, and am bloated, this is my first pregnancy and I am just terrified of something going wrong!

Just read your other message, fingers crossed you get more than 5 like you want, but even 5 is still so good!!!
And ah I know I just want to know if it’s growing do you know if care offer blood tests to see what the beta comes back as?

I had a blood test with care yesterday and got my results back on the same day. They didn't offer me one in my last pregnancy though back in April, so not sure if it's because I'd had some spotting maybe? I'm glad I had it though as don't want to continue down a rabbit hole of comparing lines as I did that before and it's exhausting and not good for my mental health. I am also very anxious, it's hard. The days are dragging and I feel sick when I think of scan day!

[MSS]

Hi ladies just joining the group.
How are we all doing?
I started taking my medication on1 October for my frozen embryo transfer. These Oestradiol tablets have started causing me headaches since yesterday. When i took them previously had no issue.

I had my first transfer done few months ago and i have positive pregnancy then week 6 i started to bleed. Ended up in miscarriage. Praying it works this time.

[Lowlwatkins]

Make the most of not having morning sickness I’ve been pregnant twice and both have had different symptoms and they were both the same sex so can’t even say boys/girls are different. Every pregnancy is different so don’t worry.
I know it’s difficult but just enjoy every moment, it’s easier to enjoy when you can feel them moving, kicking or hiccupping.

Just read your other message, fingers crossed you get more than 5 like you want, but even 5 is still so good!!!
And ah I know I just want to know if it’s growing do you know if care offer blood tests to see what the beta comes back as?

I had a blood test with care yesterday and got my results back on the same day. They didn't offer me one in my last pregnancy though back in April, so not sure if it's because I'd had some spotting maybe? I'm glad I had it though as don't want to continue down a rabbit hole of comparing lines as I did that before and it's exhausting and not good for my mental health. I am also very anxious, it's hard. The days are dragging and I feel sick when I think of scan day!

This is why I was wondering about blood tests, my anxiety is so high and I’m becoming test obsessed which isn’t good! I might ring the nurses and just request one and see what they say !

[Nevergiveup]

I don’t know if they test or not and every clinic is probably different but if you are paying for it then I can’t see why they would refuse money
There’s no harm in asking if you can have one and just explain you are worrying and it’ll put your mind at ease.
My clinic said they don’t check embryos routinely on day 3 but I asked if they can update me with how they are doing because if they aren’t doing well I need to get in the right headspace before the call on potential transfer day and they agreed x

[journeytobabyp]

Hi Ladies,
I had my 5 day FET a week ago, my OTD is not until next Wednesday but I really think i am going to test early. How long between OTD and SCAN DAY have people had to wait? This is my first cycle and FET. We have 4 more embabies in the freezer, but praying this one sticks!

[MSS]

Hi have you had any symptoms? Its exciting and scary at the same time.
Its so hard not to test i tested day 14 and it came out negative and when its came to test day two days later it showed pregnant its crazy how it can change. I have my lining scan booked for Tuesday they will then confirm when the transfer is.

[Lowlwatkins]

Hi Ladies,
I had my 5 day FET a week ago, my OTD is not until next Wednesday but I really think i am going to test early. How long between OTD and SCAN DAY have people had to wait? This is my first cycle and FET. We have 4 more embabies in the freezer, but praying this one sticks!

Hi! So I’m currently 5weeks 2 days pregnant, second FET , still have 2 frozen, my scan is booked for 2 weeks so only had to wait 2 and half weeks from OtD day to scan, it’s a long wait it’s like your going through the TWW all over again!! I’m going crazy, still testing everyday! Although I got my 3weeks plus today and my hog strips the line is so much darker then the second line, so I’m feeling good today, just hoping we see that little Flicky heartbeat in a couple of weeks!

[Aga]

Lowlwatkins today i am 5+0. We are so close:) when do you have your scan? They booked my for 18 of october. How are you feeling? I am feeling ok. I am just tired. Have a good weeeknd ladies

[ladamesansmerci]

How's everyone doing?

I'm 4 weeks 2 days today, official test day finally on Sunday, it's felt like several lifetimes lol, can't wait to just get booked in for my first scan. How long do they usually take? Do they get you in to check your HCG levels or anything?

My lines are darkening nicely, but I'm 11dp5dt and worried as the clear blue still only says 1-2 weeks. I'm trying not to worry though!!

[Lowlwatkins]

How's everyone doing?

I'm 4 weeks 2 days today, official test day finally on Sunday, it's felt like several lifetimes lol, can't wait to just get booked in for my first scan. How long do they usually take? Do they get you in to check your HCG levels or anything?

My lines are darkening nicely, but I'm 11dp5dt and worried as the clear blue still only says 1-2 weeks. I'm trying not to worry though!!

The nurse told me to ignore the digital because the dates can be wrong with them, I only just got my 3weeks + today when I did a digital on Wednesday it still said 2-3, so don’t worry about the digitalis! They don’t check your hcg I don’t think, they don’t at my clinic and other ladies have told me not at theirs either ,they usually do the scan at 7 weeks!

[Lowlwatkins]

Lowlwatkins today i am 5+0. We are so close:) when do you have your scan? They booked my for 18 of october. How are you feeling? I am feeling ok. I am just tired. Have a good weeeknd ladies

How exciting! My scan is booked for the 19th! Let me know how it goes!! I’m feeling ok too, slightly tired, i have back ache aswell which has been uncomfortable plus bloating and terrible night sweats but no sickness or anything so I’ll take that for a win !

[comeonbabyB]

Lowlwatkins today i am 5+0. We are so close:) when do you have your scan? They booked my for 18 of october. How are you feeling? I am feeling ok. I am just tired. Have a good weeeknd ladies

How exciting! My scan is booked for the 19th! Let me know how it goes!! I’m feeling ok too, slightly tired, i have back ache aswell which has been uncomfortable plus bloating and terrible night sweats but no sickness or anything so I’ll take that for a win !

My scan is also booked for the 19th! I also have reeeally bad backache, I am reassured it's not just me. What does yours feel like? Mine feels muscular like I've done a workout, but also feels like it could go at any minute. Also peeing allllll the time and waking up every few hours at night so am exhausted. I was super bloated last week but they've actually reduced the amount of progesterone I was on and is was too high so I think that's eased up a bit. Anxiety is super high, wish I could switch my brain off.

@ladamesansmerci I echo what was said about the clearblue digitals – I have stopped testing as it was stressing me out. I still only got 2-3 on Thursday when I was 5+1 but had a blood test later that day which came back at 3600 – which is over the 3+ threshold I think? I think my urine is too diluted and those tests can be a bit temperamental. The irony is I had 3+ from much earlier in my last pregnancy which I miscarried, so it didn't tell me anything about whether or not it was viable.

[Lowlwatkins]

Lowlwatkins today i am 5+0. We are so close:) when do you have your scan? They booked my for 18 of october. How are you feeling? I am feeling ok. I am just tired. Have a good weeeknd ladies

How exciting! My scan is booked for the 19th! Let me know how it goes!! I’m feeling ok too, slightly tired, i have back ache aswell which has been uncomfortable plus bloating and terrible night sweats but no sickness or anything so I’ll take that for a win !

My scan is also booked for the 19th! I also have reeeally bad backache, I am reassured it's not just me. What does yours feel like? Mine feels muscular like I've done a workout, but also feels like it could go at any minute. Also peeing allllll the time and waking up every few hours at night so am exhausted. I was super bloated last week but they've actually reduced the amount of progesterone I was on and is was too high so I think that's eased up a bit. Anxiety is super high, wish I could switch my brain off.

Ah that makes me feel so much better too! The back ache is honestly so annoying, same as you it feels like I’ve done a workout just an annoying achy feeling, certain positions make it feel worse! I’m also waking up about 3 o’clock every morning!! I wanna switch my brain off too, the scan feels like a life time away mt bloating seems to be ok in the day but come the evening I look 5 months pregnant! What clinic are you with? I wanted to have a blood test done to ease my anxiety! But they don’t do it at the one I’m at ( I didn’t actually ask, but it wasn’t offered ) have you had any sicky feelings yet?

[comeonbabyB]

How exciting! My scan is booked for the 19th! Let me know how it goes!! I’m feeling ok too, slightly tired, i have back ache aswell which has been uncomfortable plus bloating and terrible night sweats but no sickness or anything so I’ll take that for a win !

My scan is also booked for the 19th! I also have reeeally bad backache, I am reassured it's not just me. What does yours feel like? Mine feels muscular like I've done a workout, but also feels like it could go at any minute. Also peeing allllll the time and waking up every few hours at night so am exhausted. I was super bloated last week but they've actually reduced the amount of progesterone I was on and is was too high so I think that's eased up a bit. Anxiety is super high, wish I could switch my brain off.

Ah that makes me feel so much better too! The back ache is honestly so annoying, same as you it feels like I’ve done a workout just an annoying achy feeling, certain positions make it feel worse! I’m also waking up about 3 o’clock every morning!! I wanna switch my brain off too, the scan feels like a life time away mt bloating seems to be ok in the day but come the evening I look 5 months pregnant! What clinic are you with? I wanted to have a blood test done to ease my anxiety! But they don’t do it at the one I’m at ( I didn’t actually ask, but it wasn’t offered ) have you had any sicky feelings yet?

That's annoying about the blood test, it wasn't offered to me last time either. This time they did one and then I had to pay for the next one which is a bit cheeky but I don't mind. I'm at tunbridge wells and London (it's complicated as I am technically under Tunbridge Wells but have my procedures in London as TW don't offer proper sedation and there was no way I was having egg collect awake!). Who are you with? I don't think I've had any proper sickness yet, I think most of it is anxiety in my case. Sometimes after I eat in the evening I feel a bit sick / full but not sure it equates to proper sickness yet, have you? I have had heartburn on and off and still peeing all the time, it's actually ridiculous! I also have dull cramps on and off but trying to tell myself this is normal (I hope) – I could do without those though as they scare me. I am finding the anxiety a lot to be honest, it's so hard to know how things are going and I still get scared every time I go to the toilet!

[Lowlwatkins]

I’m with tunbridge wells too!!

No not really any sickness yet, as silly as it sounds though when I cough I keep gagging but that’s about it, just the same as you other wise dullish sort of cramps , peeing all the time too and my boobs are so sore I can’t wear a bra atm lol , hate this wait so much though just trying to keep busy everyday! This week felt like it went quite quick so I’m hoping next week does too!

[comeonbabyB]

I’m with tunbridge wells too!!

No not really any sickness yet, as silly as it sounds though when I cough I keep gagging but that’s about it, just the same as you other wise dullish sort of cramps , peeing all the time too and my boobs are so sore I can’t wear a bra atm lol , hate this wait so much though just trying to keep busy everyday! This week felt like it went quite quick so I’m hoping next week does too!

Omg are you with tunbridge wells as well? That's crazy! How have you found them? I'm 5+5 today and still not having many noticeable symptoms, I've got painful gas (sorry tmi) and indigestion and my boobs hurt on and off. I am actually willing the sickness on in a weird way so I know things are happening (famous last words!)

[Lowlwatkins]

I’m with tunbridge wells too!!

No not really any sickness yet, as silly as it sounds though when I cough I keep gagging but that’s about it, just the same as you other wise dullish sort of cramps , peeing all the time too and my boobs are so sore I can’t wear a bra atm lol , hate this wait so much though just trying to keep busy everyday! This week felt like it went quite quick so I’m hoping next week does too!

Omg are you with tunbridge wells as well? That's crazy! How have you found them? I'm 5+5 today and still not having many noticeable symptoms, I've got painful gas (sorry tmi) and indigestion and my boobs hurt on and off. I am actually willing the sickness on in a weird way so I know things are happening (famous last words!)

Honestly I can’t complain they’ve been really good for me, I mean when my first transfer didn’t work the nurse I had for the second one was amazing she changed lots of things to do with medication that I had concerns about and then obviously this transfer worked! how have you found them? I’m 5+4! Literally day behind you, that’s so reassuring I’m not the only one not having major symptoms I see online all these people like oh my symptoms at 5 weeks and I’m like I haven’t got nausea at all really and it’s freaking me out! Mine are crazy sore too! I’m willing the sickness on too just so I feel something going on!

[comeonbabyB]

I’m with tunbridge wells too!!

No not really any sickness yet, as silly as it sounds though when I cough I keep gagging but that’s about it, just the same as you other wise dullish sort of cramps , peeing all the time too and my boobs are so sore I can’t wear a bra atm lol , hate this wait so much though just trying to keep busy everyday! This week felt like it went quite quick so I’m hoping next week does too!

Omg are you with tunbridge wells as well? That's crazy! How have you found them? I'm 5+5 today and still not having many noticeable symptoms, I've got painful gas (sorry tmi) and indigestion and my boobs hurt on and off. I am actually willing the sickness on in a weird way so I know things are happening (famous last words!)

Honestly I can’t complain they’ve been really good for me, I mean when my first transfer didn’t work the nurse I had for the second one was amazing she changed lots of things to do with medication that I had concerns about and then obviously this transfer worked! how have you found them? I’m 5+4! Literally day behind you, that’s so reassuring I’m not the only one not having major symptoms I see online all these people like oh my symptoms at 5 weeks and I’m like I haven’t got nausea at all really and it’s freaking me out! Mine are crazy sore too! I’m willing the sickness on too just so I feel something going on!

I know, I'm the same with the nausea - I am like, where is it? But I've read 6 weeks is when a lot of symptoms properly start so maybe in a few days time. I just feel really unnerved all the time and what to know things are ok. I've actually got a pain in my armpit today – so random!! I am thinking maybe it's an extension of boob pain haha. I've got quite bad gas / indigestion and a dull headache which I seem to get every other day weirdly. I've had all these symptoms before though so not sure if it's pregnancy related or not.

Yes the nurses at TW are lovely, I can't fault them. We've had a few admin issues but that's usually down to carepals or reception, nothing to do with the nurses. I had a very small bleed in my tww (at 9dp5dt – still don't know what it was as feels too late for implantation) and they were so lovely and reassuring. When was your transfer day again?

[Lowlwatkins]

Omg are you with tunbridge wells as well? That's crazy! How have you found them? I'm 5+5 today and still not having many noticeable symptoms, I've got painful gas (sorry tmi) and indigestion and my boobs hurt on and off. I am actually willing the sickness on in a weird way so I know things are happening (famous last words!)

Honestly I can’t complain they’ve been really good for me, I mean when my first transfer didn’t work the nurse I had for the second one was amazing she changed lots of things to do with medication that I had concerns about and then obviously this transfer worked! how have you found them? I’m 5+4! Literally day behind you, that’s so reassuring I’m not the only one not having major symptoms I see online all these people like oh my symptoms at 5 weeks and I’m like I haven’t got nausea at all really and it’s freaking me out! Mine are crazy sore too! I’m willing the sickness on too just so I feel something going on!

I know, I'm the same with the nausea - I am like, where is it? But I've read 6 weeks is when a lot of symptoms properly start so maybe in a few days time. I just feel really unnerved all the time and what to know things are ok. I've actually got a pain in my armpit today – so random!! I am thinking maybe it's an extension of boob pain haha. I've got quite bad gas / indigestion and a dull headache which I seem to get every other day weirdly. I've had all these symptoms before though so not sure if it's pregnancy related or not.

Yes the nurses at TW are lovely, I can't fault them. We've had a few admin issues but that's usually down to carepals or reception, nothing to do with the nurses. I had a very small bleed in my tww (at 9dp5dt – still don't know what it was as feels too late for implantation) and they were so lovely and reassuring. When was your transfer day again?

Probably extended boob pain mine is right round to under my armpits too! I feel exactly the same I just want to know it’s ok!! I really want a blood test but my scan is next Thursday so I think they would just tell me to wait cause I’d have to have 2 blood tests separately to see if the numbers are going up, so I think I’m just gonna have to wait, I’ve noticed I’m quite thirsty and have a slight head ache today! But I just feel so over whelmed with trying to work out what is symptoms and what isn’t! It’s the first time I’ve been pregnant, so I’m so worried ! And my transfer was the 18th

[comeonbabyB]

Honestly I can’t complain they’ve been really good for me, I mean when my first transfer didn’t work the nurse I had for the second one was amazing she changed lots of things to do with medication that I had concerns about and then obviously this transfer worked! how have you found them? I’m 5+4! Literally day behind you, that’s so reassuring I’m not the only one not having major symptoms I see online all these people like oh my symptoms at 5 weeks and I’m like I haven’t got nausea at all really and it’s freaking me out! Mine are crazy sore too! I’m willing the sickness on too just so I feel something going on!

I know, I'm the same with the nausea - I am like, where is it? But I've read 6 weeks is when a lot of symptoms properly start so maybe in a few days time. I just feel really unnerved all the time and what to know things are ok. I've actually got a pain in my armpit today – so random!! I am thinking maybe it's an extension of boob pain haha. I've got quite bad gas / indigestion and a dull headache which I seem to get every other day weirdly. I've had all these symptoms before though so not sure if it's pregnancy related or not.

Yes the nurses at TW are lovely, I can't fault them. We've had a few admin issues but that's usually down to carepals or reception, nothing to do with the nurses. I had a very small bleed in my tww (at 9dp5dt – still don't know what it was as feels too late for implantation) and they were so lovely and reassuring. When was your transfer day again?

Probably extended boob pain mine is right round to under my armpits too! I feel exactly the same I just want to know it’s ok!! I really want a blood test but my scan is next Thursday so I think they would just tell me to wait cause I’d have to have 2 blood tests separately to see if the numbers are going up, so I think I’m just gonna have to wait, I’ve noticed I’m quite thirsty and have a slight head ache today! But I just feel so over whelmed with trying to work out what is symptoms and what isn’t! It’s the first time I’ve been pregnant, so I’m so worried ! And my transfer was the 18th

My head is bad today too. Up until today, it's been sort of dull but it feels slightly worse than that now. Trying to manage without painkillers for the timebeing but it's hard. I've had occasional cramps today too but they are on my left side, I had them in my tww also. Can't believe our transfers were the same day – my scan is also next Thursday. Our timelines are identical!

[Lowlwatkins]

I know, I'm the same with the nausea - I am like, where is it? But I've read 6 weeks is when a lot of symptoms properly start so maybe in a few days time. I just feel really unnerved all the time and what to know things are ok. I've actually got a pain in my armpit today – so random!! I am thinking maybe it's an extension of boob pain haha. I've got quite bad gas / indigestion and a dull headache which I seem to get every other day weirdly. I've had all these symptoms before though so not sure if it's pregnancy related or not.

Yes the nurses at TW are lovely, I can't fault them. We've had a few admin issues but that's usually down to carepals or reception, nothing to do with the nurses. I had a very small bleed in my tww (at 9dp5dt – still don't know what it was as feels too late for implantation) and they were so lovely and reassuring. When was your transfer day again?

Probably extended boob pain mine is right round to under my armpits too! I feel exactly the same I just want to know it’s ok!! I really want a blood test but my scan is next Thursday so I think they would just tell me to wait cause I’d have to have 2 blood tests separately to see if the numbers are going up, so I think I’m just gonna have to wait, I’ve noticed I’m quite thirsty and have a slight head ache today! But I just feel so over whelmed with trying to work out what is symptoms and what isn’t! It’s the first time I’ve been pregnant, so I’m so worried ! And my transfer was the 18th

My head is bad today too. Up until today, it's been sort of dull but it feels slightly worse than that now. Trying to manage without painkillers for the timebeing but it's hard. I've had occasional cramps today too but they are on my left side, I had them in my tww also. Can't believe our transfers were the same day – my scan is also next Thursday. Our timelines are identical!

That’s crazy!! What time is your scan? Atleast we really are in this together

[Lowlwatkins]

I just requested a blood test! Just waiting for a call back, aneixty is crazy high today and I’m really struggling with the fact that I haven’t got lots of symptoms I know it’s early days still and people keep saying be greatful symptoms haven’t hit yet but for me it’s not helping I would rather have ever symptom to know everything is ok! I’m hoping I can get a blood test done and get results back before weekend to try and ease anxiety if they come back nice and high! Does anyone know how long you have to waist for HCG blood test results??

[comeonbabyB]

I just requested a blood test! Just waiting for a call back, aneixty is crazy high today and I’m really struggling with the fact that I haven’t got lots of symptoms I know it’s early days still and people keep saying be greatful symptoms haven’t hit yet but for me it’s not helping I would rather have ever symptom to know everything is ok! I’m hoping I can get a blood test done and get results back before weekend to try and ease anxiety if they come back nice and high! Does anyone know how long you have to waist for HCG blood test results??

It's so hard isn't it? I'm the same with the anxiety. I don't feel my symptoms are super strong yet either, I'm been having really horrible hunger pangs if I don't eat but I keep reading about people throwing up at 6 weeks and that's definitely not me!! I get really bad indigestion at night but tbh I think I've had that on stims before.

I got my bloods back the same day when I had it done before 11 and the following day when I had it in the afternoon. They charged me for the second one which is fine. I don't see why they'd deny you a blood test if you are willing to pay for it!

[Lowlwatkins]

I’ve just started bleeding I’m literally in peices, I can’t get hold of nurses and I’m having a panic attack it’s not lots of blood it’s bright red, and no cramps but I’m really freaking out! I know lots of people get bleeding but this is so scary I don’t know what to do!