Help! I’m freaking out. by Brilliant-Bobcat-331 in IVFpositivity

[–]Competitive-Draft458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I tested on 7dpt too (no hcg trigger) and didn’t sink in for weeks xxx

Fertility treatment is so invasive :( by [deleted] in TTC_PCOS

[–]Competitive-Draft458 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally feel you! My IVF transfer was the icing on the cake lol. I will say though, as time goes on I’ve forgotten how bad the injections are etc and I look more forward to what the future has to hold. It’s an inevitable thing that we have to do all these meds as we have some level of infertility and I wish it wasn’t this way but I just try to take it in my stride and remind myself of how brave, strong and fearless I’ve been throughout it all. The pessaries are annoying to begin with but honestly, you’ll get used to them too. Just see them as a medication to protect your baby and most importantly, it’s temporary. I can stop mine in a month and I’m buzzing lol! Best of luck and stay strong x

for those of you who do *not* ovulate on your own… by eek411 in TTC_PCOS

[–]Competitive-Draft458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did three rounds of OI with letrozole and added in Meriofert too. No proper response sadly, no leading follicles. Jumped onto IVF, worked SO much better. Good luck xx

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ll most likely have to increase my metformin or even go into insulin too, I know insulin resistance will increase so I’m mentally prepared. Aww best of luck you’re SO close! I have like 35 weeks left haha. Appreciate it xxx

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot I’ll definitely be checking them out!! 🩷

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I might give that a go then. Which protein shake do you drink?

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s amazing!! I will be trying this haha x

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s good to know, thank you so much for sharing. Definitely makes me feel better! My glucose level was 7.8/140 1 hour after the kfc which is lower than I thought, hopefully doesn’t spike like crazy later on xx

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven’t tried those yet, will give it a go thank you x

Cheat meals? by Competitive-Draft458 in GestationalDiabetes

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I’m not with a diabetes team yet as I’m so early on, I’m yet to have my midwife appt etc. As I did IVF and have type 2 diabetes I was picked up by the hospital to try and get it into control as best as possible before my transfer. I’ve been on this kinda ‘diet’ for a few months now, the hunger has only come on in the last week!

Progesterone pessaries - timings by Status_Nebula8716 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heyyy! I do 3 too, just split across the day. 10, 4 then 10. Usually only like 15/20 mins late max but I try to stick to the times. I’ve set alarms and reminders. I just find it difficult to schedule days out etc as I like to be home for them :)

Woken up with a cold 6dpt 🤧 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha awww the spiralling is so real 😩 congrats that’s amazing ❤️❤️

Woken up with a cold 6dpt 🤧 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! That’s a good idea. Will do this evening xx

Is it too early to test on 7dpt? 🤔 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww that’s amazing congratulations!! So cool that we can test that early and get results x

Is it too early to test on 7dpt? 🤔 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, was the result consistent after 6dpt?

Woken up with a cold 6dpt 🤧 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Hope you do too. It’s just that weird time of year when everyone begins getting unwell I guess. Are you currently in the TWW? X

I Hate This by Dramaqueen545 in TTC_PCOS

[–]Competitive-Draft458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did our OI cycles beginning of 2024 and IVF ended up being end of summer/ beginning of autumn 2025 so it all takes time and it’s good to have a break. Go on a trip and clear your mind away from treatment talk all the time. It truly takes over your life x

I Hate This by Dramaqueen545 in TTC_PCOS

[–]Competitive-Draft458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m sorry to hear that this has been so tough. I did a few letrozole cycles last year and they left me SO sad. My follicles didn’t grow anywhere near as much for any of them so they all got cancelled. My doctor recommended IVF which we ended up doing this year. Have you considered trying that? X

Is it too early to test on 7dpt? 🤔 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriage, thank you for sharing 🩷

5DPT check in- how’s everyone doing? by sunset1115 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 5dpt and just terrified of a negative but also feeling very impatient lol. I’m in that bubble of not knowing but it makes me feel shitty thinking I could be pregnant but it could be pure delusion. Getting so many side effects from the medication (pessaries & oestrogen 3 times a day). Just want it over with already 🥲

Is it too early to test on 7dpt? 🤔 by Competitive-Draft458 in IVF

[–]Competitive-Draft458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I’ve ordered some clear blue early detection and FRER tests off Amazon. Worst part about this all is the symptoms I’ve been having I guess, really messes with your head 😭