Hey all,
Just need a pick-me-up. I'm on my 2nd cycle on pins and needles, with 8 more days till my beta test. I don't know exactly why, but I'm feeling quite stressed, and I've been feeling that way on and off for a few days now. The slightest thing sets me off, and I feel like Mr. Hyde sometimes with my dh. Up here in the middle of the night, willing the days to pass till I can find out. Worrying that the stress is really not good for me, esp. if I am already pregnant.
Sorry, I usually try to be positive, don't mean to bring anyone else down. Like I said, I'm having a down moment. If anyone has some positive stories to share, I'd love to hear 'em.
Hang in there! We all have our moments - I know I do!! There are days when all is good and days you just want to scream. Sometimes you feel like no one understands, but hey - there are a whole lot of women that do as can be seen on this site!!
I stayed awake almost all of last night stressing about everything. It doesn't do any good. Just makes us more tired and stressed. You are right - stress is not good. So, just kick back, relax, and let everything happen for you! You only have 8 more days - yeah!!! Hang in there and be strong. DH's don't understand. Bless their hearts. They just don't have to endure what we do! So, when you are feeling frustrated, just turn to this site for support.
Wishing you all the best and HANG IN THERE!!! Only 8 more days!!!
Me - 40; DH - 42
2 IUI's-BFN
1st IVF: BFP
Noah was born 8/20/08; he's our world!
Started FET 7/11
Only 1 frozen to transfer - praying for another miracle!!!
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Hi Ladies,
I'm right there too! I don't test until Dec 5th and it's already driving me crazy. Also, one of the side effects of progesterone is insomnia!
I just want it to work so bad this time. And there's nothing to do but wait.
Oh well,
2ndtimer
Just here to give you some words of encouragement. You are not alone, there's a whole bunch of us going through the same thing. Next time you feel like blowing up, think about all of us women in this forum...we come from all over the world and here we are sharing our stories.
Sometimes it helps me to read the success stories. It reminds me that it is possible!
I'll be praying for you all. Positive thoughts and baby dust to you all!
me: 33 dh: 40
2 miscarriages (natural pregs. #1 Aug 2006, #2 May 2010)
IVF # 1 jan 08 BFN
FET #1 March 08 BFN
FET #2 July 08 BFP (DD born on April 2009)
Thanks to all you ladies who gave me those great words of encouragement. Bless you! Feeling a bit better after sleep... Gotta keep smiling even if I don't feel happy (yet). You guys are the best!
Wow - I test the same day as you (5th Dec) and am feeling exactly the same as you today - pretty down. Yesterday I felt quite positive as I thought I had some of the symptons (sore boobs, indegestion, strong sense of smell). Today I am not feeling the same and am convinced it hasn't worked. I guess only time will tell.
This is my first IVF cycle and I am sure that this 2ww part is the worst!
Hi Ros,
that makes you, me & Sharishu all testing on Dec 5th! Hopefully it will be one of the most successful days on record!
This is my 3rd attempt at a fresh IVF cycle. Don't let the symptoms fool you. They are almost 100% caused by the medicines. You could definitely be pregnant now BUT the embies are still too small to be causing anything yet. So hang in there and don't read anything into pregnancy symptoms -whether you have them or not. Just keep up the PMA. This wait is often the hardest part.
2ndtimer
Thanks 2ndtimer for your advice. I will try my hardest to keep up my PMA but it is pretty hard.
My story is: I am 34, DH is 37, male factor. I have actually shared my eggs this cycle (with an unknown recipient) - I got 13 and therefore 6 of them were mine, 7 went to the recipient. 5 of my 6 were good enough to be injected (ICSI), 4 fertilised and 3 divided into good embryos. 2 went back in and one was frozen. And now we wait and see.
Good luck everyone. Lets count down our days to test day together!
I can't pretend that it was a completely generous thing to do - many of the clinics in the UK run egg sharing programs. In the UK it is illegal to sell your eggs which is why there is such a long waiting list for DE so basically the deal is that if you are willing to share your eggs then your treatment costs are reduced dramatically. I decided that it seemed like a good idea all around - hopefully we all win out of it. Time will tell.
I gotta say the 2ww was the WORST! It is just so hard to just sit and wait. Your mind gets so busy thinking about the fact that you may or may not be pregnant, all the time. I have no good advice, I'm sorry, I wasn't a patient 2wwer. Good luck!
Nikki
FET April 18th
1st heartbeat 6w3d 115bpm, 9w2d hb 171bpm
MATTHEW ARRIVED DEC 19TH....8 lbs 9.7 OZ
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Nikki- congratulations! May you have a healthy pregnancy resulting in a beautiful, healthy baby.
Ros- Well, even though it helps you with cost, still, it's good karma for you to be helping other women who see it as priceless. Feeling a lot better this morning, btw.
Hey Sharishu, thanks for starting this thread. It's a relief to know everyone else is stressing out too. I test on 7. December. I've got my driving test on the 5. Funnily enough I'm not the slightest bit worried about that so maybe being on a 2ww the same time does have its advantages! I'm hoping for at least one Christmas present, I guess two would be a miracle....
Me and DH: 42
2006: 2 ectopics
2007-08: 2 IVFs, 4 FETs: all BFNs
approved for adoption
2009: IVF 3 - BFP!
Adam born 26 April 2010
5 frosties left
2012: FET - BFP! miscarriage at 8 weeks
2 remaining frosties didn't survive
Gearing up for foster care
oh my gosh, Angela, I was laughing when I read about not stressing about your driving test. Shows you'll be a good mom, because your primary concern is already about your baby(ies).
Luck and babies!
BTW all: feeling much more upbeat. Still impatient, but less anxious.
You are not alone, there's a whole bunch of us going through the same thing. Next time you feel like blowing up, think about all of us women in this forum...we come from all over the world and here we are sharing our stories.
even if I don't feel happy (yet). You guys are the best!