grasping at straws??

[peonies10]

Hi Everyone,

I've posted on here a few times, but mostly read others posts. Well, I had my 4th IVF attempt which looked pretty good. Took an HPT last night it was negative. Had my beta today (11dp3dt) it came back negative. We transfered 3 8 cell embryos with little to no fragmentation. I was sure this time was going to work. My question first. Did anyone have a negative beta but later end up being pregnant due to a late implantation?

The reason I ask this is because I have had 2 IUIs and 3 IVFs in the past and every single one of the them I would get AF the day before beta (except for the one cycle it took but turned out to be a miscarriage). I know they say the crinone wards off AF but for me that has never been the case. Two days ago I had severe cramping. I was certain AF would arrive...however she did not and still has not and the cramping has also subsided. This leads me to believe that maybe these embryos only implanted 2 days ago?? I'm thinking of keeping up with the crinone and taking an HPT in a few days just so I'm certain myself. Has this ever happened to anyone? Am I just grasping at straws here.

I would really appreciate any feedback you have at all, ghost or anyone at all.

This is probably our last attempt and I'm not ready to give up yet. Maybe my body is just playing tricks on me by making me wait longer for AF to arrive.

[to_have_fun08]

I have never heard of it but if it makes you feel better to stay on the meds then go for it. I think for the embryo to survive it would have to implant before day 12. Though Im just guessing since im not a dr. Sorry about your BFN. I know they aren't easy to take especially if its your last shot.

[Ghost]

Hi Everyone,

I've posted on here a few times, but mostly read others posts. Well, I had my 4th IVF attempt which looked pretty good. Took an HPT last night it was negative. Had my beta today (11dp3dt) it came back negative. We transfered 3 8 cell embryos with little to no fragmentation. I was sure this time was going to work. My question first. Did anyone have a negative beta but later end up being pregnant due to a late implantation?

The reason I ask this is because I have had 2 IUIs and 3 IVFs in the past and every single one of the them I would get AF the day before beta (except for the one cycle it took but turned out to be a miscarriage). I know they say the crinone wards off AF but for me that has never been the case. Two days ago I had severe cramping. I was certain AF would arrive...however she did not and still has not and the cramping has also subsided. This leads me to believe that maybe these embryos only implanted 2 days ago?? I'm thinking of keeping up with the crinone and taking an HPT in a few days just so I'm certain myself. Has this ever happened to anyone? Am I just grasping at straws here.

I would really appreciate any feedback you have at all, ghost or anyone at all.

This is probably our last attempt and I'm not ready to give up yet. Maybe my body is just playing tricks on me by making me wait longer for AF to arrive.

Ask your doctor if he will test you again in a few more days. Your beta test date is late enough to catch almost all pregnancies, but very rarely one will implant too late to be seen on 11dpd3t.

However, if it did implant, it would not affect your AF, except possibly through hCG production causing the follicles to release more progesterone (the active ingredient in your Crinone) and your 'beta" is a test specifically for hCG, so we can rule that out. In other words, your absence of AF may not mean much.

[brit1612]

I'm sorry to hear of your negative. If you are not completely convinced I would for sure go back for one more beta, but try not to get your hopes up too much. If it is a negative, don't give up hope! It took us 6 cycles, but we finally have our miracle DS.