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Pains and tears

Since last night I’ve been having intermittent stabbing pains in my uterus.  Nothing unbearable but at the same time, very distressing as I’m pretty sure it’s my body adjusting to not being on drugs and not being pregnant. When I … Continue reading

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Moving on

Today feels a little like I’ve given up.  I’m going to do a final test on Friday and then that will be that. What I’m dreading most, post all of this is getting back into that monthly cycle of disappointment. … Continue reading

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How soon after implantation will hCG be detected?

I’ve been all over the internet trying to figure this out.  I had a negative test yesterday and today.  I’m 5.5 days post implantation.  There is no definitive answer hCG varies from woman to woman, every test claims something different. … Continue reading

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Let the testing begin

I couldn’t help myself this morning.  I’d be better off with no tests in the house.  I just had to use it.  It was negative, while obviously I would have been thrilled if it was positive, I’m not totally disheartened … Continue reading

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And today’s Phantom symptoms are….

1.  Little cramps here and there, most likely related to egg extraction as my ovaries are still sore after that. 2.  Imagined morning sickness.  I’m not really sick, I just thought for about 2 seconds that I was a little … Continue reading

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Phantom cramps

Last night and this morning I had very mild cramps, or did I imagine them?  Now that they have stopped, it’s hard to know.  This is such a weird time.  I’m all over the internet re implantation bleeding/cramping, imagining this … Continue reading

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Drug free…(well almost)

It is a relief to be free of the IVF drugs, apart from nightly progesterone suppositories, everything is finished.  IVF is a young woman’s game but then again, I guess pregnancy is too. I know it’s a fruitless exercise to … Continue reading

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Diego

I told #1 Son that there was a little tiny baby egg in my tummy.  He put his hand on it, rubbed it, gave it a kiss and said, I love you little baby Diego! There may have to be … Continue reading

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Transfer done

Well, the little bug is safely inside.  I feel much calmer now. I was in bits when I got to the clinic, freezing and shaking, like I was in shock.  When we were brought through to the transfer room, (which … Continue reading

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9:00 Update

No significant change.  Embryologist said She wants to consult with rest of lab guys to make a call.  Beyond gutted.  Feels like a dead weight in the pitt of my stomach.

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