March Scans

[SongBird90]

Hello

I thought I’d start a March Scans thread! I tested positive on the 8th of Feb after a 5 day blastocyst transfer (2nd cycle, 3rd transfer). Scan is booked for 2nd March. Wondered if anyone else is on a similar time frame to me?

Ivf is such a waiting game!! Hopefully the next few weeks go quickly, just want to know if all is ok
Xxx

[Lorelai]

Hi again SongBird90! How are you doing?

I also have my scan booked for 2nd March too! I am counting down the days! I had my day 5 transfer on 29th January, so i am currently 6 weeks and 2 days.

Lorelai xx

[RGMJG]

Hey both & congrats! I had my 4th frozen transfer on 2nd Feb and my scan is booked for 3rd March. I am worrying a little about my lack of symptoms but I’m on an immune protocol & I’ve read that prednisolone (steroids) can mask some symptoms so hoping that’s true! Currently 5 weeks 5 days. How are you both feeling? Xx

[Lorelai]

Hi RGMJG,

Congratulations to you also! I think everyone is so different with symptoms and we are all on different drugs that can mask/show symptoms.

I have a few symptoms, sore boobs, bit of nausea and lots of cramps on and off. Actually all of my symptoms come and go. I am trying my hardest to not read too much in to anything but it is so hard!

Take care,

Lorelai xx

[RGMJG]

Thank you you are so right. I need to stop overthinking it! Good luck for Thursday. I can’t wait for my scan Friday, I just want to know all is ok This TWW has felt sooo much longer than the first xx

[RGMJG]

All the best today ladies! xx

[SongBird90]

Hello ladies

Hope you are all doing ok
So a lovely surprise for me yesterday, I saw a baby and heartbeat on the scan I am 8 weeks today!

Just to say the reason it felt like a shock was because I have had zero symptoms so I was convinced I wasn’t pregnant, so it just goes to show we are all different.

Good look for your scans ladies

Xxx

[RGMJG]

Fantastic news SongBird! Congratulations!!!
We also had a lovely surprise, I am the same as you & haven’t felt pregnant at all. But we saw the heartbeat & I totally lost it. 6 weeks 6 days today & measured 6 weeks 1 day but not surprised as our test on OTD was fainter than a lot of people’s seem to be & did from then on darken up nicely so thinking a late implanter.. just keeping everything crossed now it continues & have booked a private scan for 10 weeks xxx

[SongBird90]

Fantastic news SongBird! Congratulations!!!
We also had a lovely surprise, I am the same as you & haven’t felt pregnant at all. But we saw the heartbeat & I totally lost it. 6 weeks 6 days today & measured 6 weeks 1 day but not surprised as our test on OTD was fainter than a lot of people’s seem to be & did from then on darken up nicely so thinking a late implanter.. just keeping everything crossed now it continues & have booked a private scan for 10 weeks xxx

Oh wow huge congratulations to you!! That’s amazing I hope everything continues to live in the right direction for you Hopefully we can relax a little now and start to feel excited!!

Xx

[Lisamarie]

Hi everyone! Jointing this group because I got my BFP and waiting for my scan on the 28th march.
It feels like a long wait it feels worse than the 2ww.
How is everyone doing? x

[LindaLu]

Hi everyone! Jointing this group because I got my BFP and waiting for my scan on the 28th march.
It feels like a long wait it feels worse than the 2ww.
How is everyone doing? x

I've got my scan few days after you in April. I'm quite anxious.

[Lisamarie]

Hi everyone! Jointing this group because I got my BFP and waiting for my scan on the 28th march.
It feels like a long wait it feels worse than the 2ww.
How is everyone doing? x

I've got my scan few days after you in April. I'm quite anxious.

I am too sometimes I think my symptoms have just gone. I think I need to just relax, but that is hard until the scan x

[LindaLu]

Hi everyone! Jointing this group because I got my BFP and waiting for my scan on the 28th march.
It feels like a long wait it feels worse than the 2ww.
How is everyone doing? x

I've got my scan few days after you in April. I'm quite anxious.

I am too sometimes I think my symptoms have just gone. I think I need to just relax, but that is hard until the scan x

Yeah, me too, like I have not much symptoms now . They sent me discharge letter now and I feel dumped x

[Lisamarie]

I've got my scan few days after you in April. I'm quite anxious.

I am too sometimes I think my symptoms have just gone. I think I need to just relax, but that is hard until the scan x

Yeah, me too, like I have not much symptoms now . They sent me discharge letter now and I feel dumped x

Oh have they? Before your scan? I guess the symptoms will come and go, tiredness seems to be .y my one x

[LindaLu]

I am too sometimes I think my symptoms have just gone. I think I need to just relax, but that is hard until the scan x

Yeah, me too, like I have not much symptoms now . They sent me discharge letter now and I feel dumped x

Oh have they? Before your scan? I guess the symptoms will come and go, tiredness seems to be .y my one x

Yeah, before scan . Let's try to be positive x

[RGMJG]

Hey both & congratulations! The wait for the scan is really difficult, my husband & I both said it felt like a month but we only waited 2 weeks! & I was super nervous. My very few symptoms have been on & off too so try not to worry if you can help it (I’m a total hypocrite saying that!). My only constant symptom has been being a bit gassy but that could still be meds I don’t know? I had really sore boobs the few days running up to my scan, had my scan at 6+6 and the soreness has since faded! I had a private scan yesterday at 8+2 (just to keep me going til 12 weeks) & all is still ok - touch wood & fingers crossed
Hope everything goes well for you both xx

[Lisamarie]

Hey both & congratulations! The wait for the scan is really difficult, my husband & I both said it felt like a month but we only waited 2 weeks! & I was super nervous. My very few symptoms have been on & off too so try not to worry if you can help it (I’m a total hypocrite saying that!). My only constant symptom has been being a bit gassy but that could still be meds I don’t know? I had really sore boobs the few days running up to my scan, had my scan at 6+6 and the soreness has since faded! I had a private scan yesterday at 8+2 (just to keep me going til 12 weeks) & all is still ok - touch wood & fingers crossed
Hope everything goes well for you both xx

Thank you yes the wait is soo hard!
Aww congratulations, the scan must have been reassuring for you xx

[LindaLu]

Hey both & congratulations! The wait for the scan is really difficult, my husband & I both said it felt like a month but we only waited 2 weeks! & I was super nervous. My very few symptoms have been on & off too so try not to worry if you can help it (I’m a total hypocrite saying that!). My only constant symptom has been being a bit gassy but that could still be meds I don’t know? I had really sore boobs the few days running up to my scan, had my scan at 6+6 and the soreness has since faded! I had a private scan yesterday at 8+2 (just to keep me going til 12 weeks) & all is still ok - touch wood & fingers crossed
Hope everything goes well for you both xx

Amazing news

[LindaLu]

Has anyone experienced a heartburn while awaiting for scans? What are your symptoms?

[KDN18]

Hi All,

Hope you’re keeping well.

Just a little update from me, we had our scan Wednesday and a happy little one is cooking away.

For those asking about symptoms, I’m very bloated and gassy and experiencing slight heartburn, but thanking my lucky stars that I get to experience this.

Keep positive everyone xx

[LindaLu]

Hi All,

Hope you’re keeping well.

Just a little update from me, we had our scan Wednesday and a happy little one is cooking away.

For those asking about symptoms, I’m very bloated and gassy and experiencing slight heartburn, but thanking my lucky stars that I get to experience this.

Keep positive everyone xx

Awww congratulations x

[RGMJG]

A sad update from me I’m afraid I had the worlds worst headache last Tuesday night to the point it woke me up at 4am. I never get headaches so this was weird for me. I went for a private scan on the Thursday when I was 9+5 & was told the heartbeat had stopped. Measurements were 9+1. We have been absolutely devastated & in total disbelief. I caught covid the week before but I don’t know if that had anything to do with it. On all 3 scans my measurements have been 4-5 days behind so I think it’s likely the embryo just wasn’t quite right from the beginning. It was my first cycle on an immune protocol & this is the furthest we have ever got, so I am trying to think positive & think the meds did actually work in allowing my body to sustain a pregnancy, the little bean just maybe chromosomally wasn’t right.

I’m really sorry to put this on here but I think I will feel better for noting it down & I am hoping someone may have some advice for me

The EPU told me yesterday to stop progesterone & see if it passes naturally, but regardless if I have to go back Monday anyway. I think if nothing happens I’ll opt for medical management rather than D&C, as I’m worried about scarring.

All the best to all of you & good luck xxx

[rosie82]

A sad update from me I’m afraid I had the worlds worst headache last Tuesday night to the point it woke me up at 4am. I never get headaches so this was weird for me. I went for a private scan on the Thursday when I was 9+5 & was told the heartbeat had stopped. Measurements were 9+1. We have been absolutely devastated & in total disbelief. I caught covid the week before but I don’t know if that had anything to do with it. On all 3 scans my measurements have been 4-5 days behind so I think it’s likely the embryo just wasn’t quite right from the beginning. It was my first cycle on an immune protocol & this is the furthest we have ever got, so I am trying to think positive & think the meds did actually work in allowing my body to sustain a pregnancy, the little bean just maybe chromosomally wasn’t right.

I’m really sorry to put this on here but I think I will feel better for noting it down & I am hoping someone may have some advice for me

The EPU told me yesterday to stop progesterone & see if it passes naturally, but regardless if I have to go back Monday anyway. I think if nothing happens I’ll opt for medical management rather than D&C, as I’m worried about scarring.

All the best to all of you & good luck xxx

Hi, I’m not in this group but saw your post and didn’t want to read and not reply. I’m so sorry for your loss. I have experienced miscarriages previously and there are just no words to describe the devastation you must be feeling .

I experienced the severe headache with one of my miscarriages as well. In hindsight I think for me that was the signal of a sudden drop in hormones when the pregnancy wasn’t progressing.
I’m also on an immune protocol so I think you should take comfort from the fact that you’ve had a successful implantation and heartbeat which like
you say could indicate a chromosomal issue rather than immune issue (that’s what I’ve been advised previously).
In terms of advice, it’s so difficult but I think just allow yourself time to grieve and remember you don’t have to be strong all the time and you can lean on people who love you and want to support you.
On a practical note, I always find it helps to make a plan for the things I can control, so deciding what next steps are, arranging your review meeting and list of Qs for the consultant etc so you have a positive plan (when you are ready of course). X

[LindaLu]

A sad update from me I’m afraid I had the worlds worst headache last Tuesday night to the point it woke me up at 4am. I never get headaches so this was weird for me. I went for a private scan on the Thursday when I was 9+5 & was told the heartbeat had stopped. Measurements were 9+1. We have been absolutely devastated & in total disbelief. I caught covid the week before but I don’t know if that had anything to do with it. On all 3 scans my measurements have been 4-5 days behind so I think it’s likely the embryo just wasn’t quite right from the beginning. It was my first cycle on an immune protocol & this is the furthest we have ever got, so I am trying to think positive & think the meds did actually work in allowing my body to sustain a pregnancy, the little bean just maybe chromosomally wasn’t right.

I’m really sorry to put this on here but I think I will feel better for noting it down & I am hoping someone may have some advice for me

The EPU told me yesterday to stop progesterone & see if it passes naturally, but regardless if I have to go back Monday anyway. I think if nothing happens I’ll opt for medical management rather than D&C, as I’m worried about scarring.

All the best to all of you & good luck xxx

I'm sorry to hear that. I had a headache during my miscarriage too. You must feel awful it didn't work. On the plus side you see now that baby is able to implant which is a good sign. I wish you all the best in the future, please don't hesitate to seek help if you need to, Care has a good counsellor if you need to talk to professional as well x

[RGMJG]

Thanks so much ladies for the future. Hoping I can get a review in soon. All the best to you both xxx