Hi Mandy<br><br>What can I say! I am so sorry for you - I can imagine how hard it must be on the second time round. It's bad enough on the first.<br>No human being should have to go through what we couples on IVF have to go through. It is so cruel especially when the medication mimics the signs of ...

Just a quick message to say I phoned the clinic and they allowed me to go in for a blood test.<br>Unfortunately, HCG was very, very low which they have said is 99.9% a negative result and it has not worked.<br>I'm so upset that I don't know what to do - just keep crying.<br>They think I will have a ...

Had a terrible night last night. No sleep. Ended up having to wee at about 1.45 so thought I would test then. NEGATIVE.<br>Now I don't know what to do?<br>Should I have waited to the morning? Why no AF or period pains?<br>I am totally confused - is there still a glimmer of hope and that I need to ...

Hi Sandra<br><br>Please don't worry - I think it could be implantation bleeding.<br>I haven't had it but I have read about it.<br>I'm due to test tomorrow and I've been through every possible feeling and sympton you could have - from AF pains to tender boobs. One day they will be sore - the next ...

Hi Julie<br><br>I'm near the end of my 2ww - due to test on Thursday so very anxious.<br>This is my first IVF so, like you, I am very new. I don't think anyone can really prepare you for these two weeks.<br>I decided to take the whole time off and while I have been pleased to be able to relax and ...

Hi Sally<br><br>Thanks for your reply - it has made me feel alot better.<br>It's silly really because I logged on to say that the cramps have now gone and with your few words of comfort it has made me feel so positive again. <br>It is fantastic to hear you are now having triplets - you must be so ...

I'm really down in the dumps today. Yesterday I had bad cramps late afternoon and then they stopped by evening and now again today the same thing.<br>I'm due to test on Thursday and I'm trying to stay positive but all I want to do is curl up in a ball and cry as part of me thinks it has not worked ...

Hello Eve<br><br>I haven't spoke to you before but my heart goes out to you and your husband. <br>I had a miscarriage three years ago at 11 weeks and discovered at an ultrasound that our baby was no more.<br>I know how you both must be feeling and there are no words that make it any easier.<br ...

Hi Mandy<br><br>Glad you are OK and good to hear you are going out and enjoying your self. Hopefully it will take your mind off it ( for a few minutes anyway). I'm eating lots too - glad I lost a few pounds before this started.<br>Don't worry about not having any symptons because I was a bit like ...

I found a really useful piece of information on:<br>http://www.ivfconnections.com <br>called Post transfer stage.<br>It guides you on what happens after retrieval and that once embedded it does not secrete HCG for several more days. <br>Worth a read.<br>I guess we're all getting various pains.<br>I ...

I'm getting really paranoid about all the aches and pains. My ET was last Thursday and I'm due to test on the 22nd.<br>Yesterday I had some wierd feelings down below - thought it might be implanting. They were not like period pains - just uncomfortable.<br>Today its better - just very bloated which ...

Thanks Mandy and Maggie for your advice. I've gone out and bought some milk shake syrup and some Horlicks as I can't drink milk straight. I have been making sure I am eating well - so I think I am OK.<br>All these little things to worry about - as if we haven't got enough on our minds.<br>Hope you ...

I'm now on day 6 of my 2ww and I have been drinking plenty - water, fruit teas and orange juice but not much milk. I only have it with my cereal. How much are you supposed to drink? My clinic did not mention anything about diet afterwards and I've just used common sense - like no alcohol and no ...

Congratulations Maggie on your positive result - it's really great to hear some good news and I hope everything goes well for you.<br><br>Mandy - thanks for the advice. It's good to know someone is at the same stage as me. You sometimes feel so alone.<br>I am resting but I had a little trip out ...

It's nice to find this web-site and know that I am not the only person on this awful 2 week waiting period. <br>I had ET on Thursday and am due to test on the 22nd August. Had two little embies put back in from 5 eggs produced.<br>This is our first time at IVF so not sure what to expect.<br>I am ...