There's nothing much to update at this point. Only to say that I'm having a really hard time through this wait. We're at 5dp5dt or 10dpo today (5 days past 5-day transfer or 10 days past ovulation) and I'm too chicken by far to POAS this early on. I had some intense cramping overnight Friday to Saturday and then more mild after that. Initially the cramps were so bad they woke me up and I walked around for about ten minutes until they eased up. The intensity of them got me very worried - I suppose it could be a good or a bad sign. Implantation should have been happening at around that time, so I don't know what to make of it. Other than that, just some very vivid dreams the past couple of nights and sore boobs. As anyone who's gone through this knows, all of these "symptoms" can be caused by the progesterone, so it's nothing to jump up and down about. The progesterone "pregnancy symptoms" are just one more cruel joke in this process.
DH keeps running through all the positives for me: two normal, viable embryos, 100% thaw survival, a perfect transfer into an ideal environment from a lining thickness and pattern point of view, encouraging words from the embryologist and the doctor, plenty of rest afterwards, no blood issues due to the Lovenox shots, cramping at about the right time......... On paper it all looks so encouraging, but it's hard to be as hopeful when it's your own body having to manage what would seem like a complete miracle. I still haven't decided whether to POAS and, if so, when.
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I think the cramping could be a good sign! Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThe intense cramping sounds VERY promising!!! I've never had progesterone cause cramping. I too get terrified to test in the 2ww. I usually test the night before beta to prepare myself for that dreaded call. Can't wait to hear your announcement!
ReplyDeleteI too think the cramping could be really good!!! I cannot wait to hear the results!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than half way through your wait and I know it feels like you've waited forever and the next few days are stretching on but you are getting closer!!! I echo what everyone else says about cramping and I hope that it means good things for you! I have to believe that the one that was hatching out had a great chance...it was just looking for a place to hang on and maybe it's doing just that now!! GL!!
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes!!! I know the 2ww is long and hard, but it's only a few more days away....hang in there!!! The embies are BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteIt always cracks me up that time moves so fast for those of us following your path, but probably has been insanely slow from your point of view. I just read your first few lines and was like "what? its already been 5 days!" lol. How awful. But, I am impressed that you haven't POAS'd yet!!! I think the travelling helps get you past those first few days...the 2ww went faster for me last time at CCRM b/c of all of the travelling...until we got home! So, hang in there!! The success rate is incredible, remember that! and, cramping sounds positive to me!
ReplyDeleteI am so hopeful for you two! It all sounds so good and I am sending lots of positive energy!
ReplyDeletexoxo-amy
Just read through your recent posts and am so happy and hopeful. It all sounds so positive to me. The embryos look beautiful. Can't wait to see my new nieces/nephews!
ReplyDeleteLove you both and sending lots of positive energy!
Susie - xoxox
COME ON, LITTLES!!! hold on strong to mamma, you have THE BEST parents waiting for you (and some pretty cool aunts/uncles/grammys/grampas/cousins) out here waiting to hold you tight.
ReplyDeleteWe love you so much and know how hard this wait is for you. May you get some peace come Thursday with happy happy news. Love, Jill sister
I think the embryo on the right looks like me:-)
ReplyDeleteI see twins in our future.....
My prediction: POAS = BFP
What an incredible miracle to be able to see those two beautiful embryos! Sending prayers and every ounce of positve energy I can muster! Love you both--all--and hoping for the best possible news on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteAnne