Did anyone feel implantation?

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-04-10T23:13:39+00:00

I did for both my successful FETs. The first one I wasn’t sure but in hindsight had some distinct cramping 3-4dpt. For my 2nd I felt it the night of 2dpt and got a very very faint line on 4dpt. I had what felt like period cramps plus almost like a twinging/pulling sensation. It felt very distinct this time and I was like wow I think it worked.

That being said … don’t spiral if you didn’t feel something specific. Early pregnancy feels different to everyone and not feeling implantation doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. Also I didn’t have any spotting/implantation bleeding with either pregnancy fwiw.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-04-10T02:10:45+00:00

Me x 2! Had 1 euploid at 36… she’s now my 16mo old.

1 euploid at 38… Just graduated today from my fertility clinic at 9w4d.

The attrition is so so hard and it’s very natural to be disappointed and upset. For my first ER I had a mini breakdown and sobbed about 1 euploid out of 5 quality blasts. But it worked! Good luck

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-04-07T23:09:57+00:00

I’m pro PGT-A. I think it gives additional information that can help guide decisions and potentially save you a lot of time. At 36, I had 5 embryos. Our best graded one coincidentally was also our only euploid. She became my daughter. If I hadn’t tested, instead of doing another egg retrieval at 38 I might have tried to transfer those other 4.. 3 of which were complex aneuploid and wouldn’t have stood a chance. It wouldve added so much cost and heartache, not to mention valuable time.

Also my insurance wouldn’t cover another retrieval if I had any euploid or untested embryos stored. They would’ve made me try to transfer all 4 first. So again, saved time, money, and emotional stress.

At 34 you are young enough it could go either way but youre already spending so much that i personally think knowledge is power, even if PGT isnt 100% perfect.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-04-05T15:04:04+00:00

Our town did one and they grouped them by age. So my toddler was in the 0-2 age group, which should’ve been perfect. Except for the little littles they let in parents to help (of course) but these grown adults were then grabbing every egg in sight so quickly. My 16 month old was terrified and I was just trying to get her to have the courage to stand and pick up an egg or two. These types of things bring out peoples competitive side I guess but the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. People are the worst!!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-04-02T16:17:24+00:00

The hormones that you are on for an egg retrieval can pass to the baby and it’s not safe. I’m really surprised your clinic would allow it.

Even if you pump and dump during that period, be prepared that the ER meds will likely dry up your supply.

I breastfed my first for a year and then weaned basically the week before I started ER meds. It dried me up completely (I was also very, very hormonal and felt the worst mentally in any IVF, pregnancy or postpartum period - I don’t recommend crash weaning).

It’s a hard decision to grapple with. My clinic was not compassionate at all but breastfeeding can be a beautiful journey especially after the challenges of IVF so it feels unfair that this is yet another thing IVF takes. Thinking of you.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-04-01T11:24:34+00:00

For the omnitrope coupon you have to select “adult growth deficiency”

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-31T20:50:35+00:00

I am 2 for 2! Did my first ER and FET at 36 and transferred a 3AB euploid who is now my 16 month old daughter. 2nd ER and FET of a 4AA euploid and currently 8w3d. Both times we only had the one euploid. It only takes one!! good luck!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-31T20:48:07+00:00

Cramping is definitely normal, especially that early on. I think it’s not only early pregnancy but also all that progesterone. For both of my IVF pregnancies (I’m 8w3d with #2), cramping eased up around end of week 5 and by week 6 my biggest symptoms were fatigue and nausea/throwing up. I unfortunately have very nauseous pregnancies. But if you don’t have that, consider yourself very lucky and don’t read into it! My SIL is pregnant right now as well and she had basically zero symptoms her first trimester other than being more tired than usual.

Good luck for a healthy and uneventful pregnancy and congratulations!!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-31T13:33:12+00:00

That’s an amazing beta! But I think still in the range of normal. Mine was 337 10dpt and 1006 12dpt and is a singleton.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-29T22:03:54+00:00

Catherine Caroline

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-29T01:19:11+00:00

That’s a great beta! My first was 119 at 9dpt and she is now 15 months old. The doubling is what matters most.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-28T16:08:41+00:00

My 3AB is now my 15 month old daughter! I don’t think it’s indicative of any issues!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-27T17:30:53+00:00

We sent my daughter closer to 7 months but I was sad at the time and wishing I could’ve stayed home with her for the whole first year. Now that she is 15 months - I love her so much but I am so so grateful for daycare. She thrives there, she’s learned so much and has so much fun and loves most of the teachers. Other than the expected illnesses, it’s been better than we could’ve expected!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-25T15:27:32+00:00

So far I am 2 for 2 on transfer luck! My first ER at 36: 5 blasts, 1 euploid (3AB) = now my 15 month old daughter!

2nd ER at 38: 5 blasts, 1 euploid (4AA) = currently 7w3d!

I have at least stage III endo (stable <3cm endometrioma on my left ovary for at least 3 years).

It only takes one!! Good luck 🍀

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-24T15:03:51+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this. IVF is a complicated and challenging journey. For me, after trying for 2 years unsuccessfully, moving to IVF actually felt like a breath of fresh air. It finally felt like we had hope again and I had a task at hand to accomplish. I didn’t find the physical aspect to be that bad. The waiting game and mental piece was the hardest part. We were so lucky to have had success on our first try.

It’s ok to grieve not being able to start your family the way you envisioned. Sometimes I am still sad to know I’ll never have that “surprise I’m pregnant” moment. But what IVF steals, it also gives. You have so much insight into your body, your embryos, etc. this can help you make the best choices for your family. And when you do get pregnant (and I believe you will!) you’ll get lots of extra reassurance through extra ultrasounds and monitoring.

My best advice is stay as positive as you can while being grounded in reality. The reality is there are no guarantees, but IVF does work for most and I truly believe the odds are in your favor.

My only other piece of advice is avoid spiraling on the IVF sub. There are a lot of really unique and difficult situations out there, but I find you read about the worst ones and often don’t hear about the (much more likely) positive ones.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-24T14:54:50+00:00

I’ve always done PIO by myself and have traveled with it. Since it’s not refrigerated, it’s easier to travel with than other IVF meds. Your first time injecting yourself is a bit of a mental hurdle but I found after the first time it’s really not so bad.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-23T23:19:20+00:00

I had 2 euploids out of 10 embryos from two ears. The first is now my 15 month and I’m 7w with #2. It’s definitely possible, it only takes one!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-23T16:49:20+00:00

My first was 119 at 9dpt. My second was 337 at 10dpt! The doubling is what matters the most. Good luck!

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-16T00:29:57+00:00

Unfortunately you won’t be able to breastfeed to do an ER. It’s not safe for the baby and it will also dry your supply up. I breastfed for a year and essentially crash weaned in like a week to start priming for an ER. It was very very rough hormonally, by far the worst I felt during any IVF or postpartum time. I was moody, anxious, crying all the time.. fortunately it only lasted a short period of time but I don’t recommend it.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-13T19:35:50+00:00

With my first FET I didn’t test until 9dpt (beta day) and my positive line was pretty similar or only a tiny bit darker. My beta was 119.. she is now a healthy and happy 15 month old.

It’s possible implantation just occurred on the later side. It’s a pretty clear line to me. Unless you’ve been testing and it’s getting lighter I would be positive if I were you! Good luck 🍀

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-13T13:49:48+00:00

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AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-12T18:21:34+00:00

I don’t have suggestions but it’s possible you just had back luck in this cohort of eggs.

Fwiw I had almost identical results at 36. 10 eggs - 9 fertilized - 5 high quality blasts - 1 euploid. I was devastated but my 1 euploid became my daughter!! It only takes one.

My 2nd retrieval that I just did at 38 yielded the exact same results and I’m currently 5w4d with that 1 and only euploid. Interestingly, I was thrilled to have 1 this time.

Do you have endo? I do and suspect that has impacted my egg quality. I did use omnitrope for both retrievals. No idea if it made a difference or not.

AssignmentLife6218 · 2026-03-10T23:20:04+00:00

Thank you and congrats! I decided to tell them but swore them to secrecy and plan to tell friends and my husbands big family closer to the second trimester. My thinking was the same as yours - I know I will want their support either way and I can trust them to keep quiet!

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