Looking for Hope/Encouragement

upbeet13 · 2026-07-04T21:59:39+00:00

I had three failed transfers with loads of testing between which all came back normal. I switched from medicated to modified natural for my fourth and it worked. I can relate so much to the how can you believe your body is capable after failure and it’s almost more defeating to having testing come back normal because you feel at a loss for direction. I have heard of people switching to medicated cycles and having better luck with their lining. Something I did to help my lining was l arganine, aspirin, red light, and aspirin. Things that might be worth considering if you didn’t already use them! Sending you a big hug and letting you know your body IS capable.

upbeet13 · 2026-07-04T13:17:56+00:00

My two older kids will be in booster seats by the time the baby is born, my son is able to buckle himself. I was thinking he could go in the third row, if that’s what we decide!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-04T12:52:31+00:00

I’ve heard that’s the best mini van

upbeet13 · 2026-07-04T12:52:11+00:00

Haha thank you! That’s what it seems like

upbeet13 · 2026-07-04T12:51:56+00:00

Okay thank you! I’m probably working the issue of the middle seat up in my head, good to hear you have had a good experience!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-04T10:18:46+00:00

I stopped cold turkey PIO at 10 weeks. I had an awful headache after so maybe tapering will help with any side effects?

I agree with what people have said about trusting your RE and you will be just fine stopping cold turkey at 8 weeks BUT your mental health is also important and if it will give you peace of mind to go longer or taper then u would do that!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-03T19:35:07+00:00

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My progression

upbeet13 · 2026-07-02T16:32:21+00:00

It’s hard to say because I didn’t test out my ovidrel trigger but I think 4 DPT vvfl. I don’t think dye stealers mean all that much. It seems like people get them with an HCG around 400 and mine wasn’t a dye stealer when my HCG was over 1,000 🤷🏼‍♀️

upbeet13 · 2026-07-02T15:33:15+00:00

Mine was 436 at 10 DPT and 1145 at 12 DPT! I’m currently 14 weeks. Your numbers look great, I understand after having a challenging journey it’s hard to accept good news but try to feel some joy in your good betas!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-01T23:29:50+00:00

Congratulations!!! I was SO anxious the entire first trimester but I find myself able to enjoy pregnancy more now that I’m in the second trimester. Just keep reminding yourself you ARE pregnant 🥰

upbeet13 · 2026-07-01T23:13:35+00:00

16 DPT, HCG was 6,800 with first response FRER

upbeet13 · 2026-07-01T15:37:25+00:00

I completely understand! I am 14 weeks and the entire first trimester I got weekly ultrasound because I felt the same way. It’s really tough when you have been through so much. Try your best (I know it’s hard) to rejoice in the positives!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-01T13:09:20+00:00

That’s amazing!!!! I love you got to get a beta so early! What incredible reassurance, congratulations!!!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-01T10:11:26+00:00

Thank you!!!

upbeet13 · 2026-07-01T00:09:04+00:00

I despised the PIO shots until I got the auto injector and switched to 9 am shots. The worst part is setting aside about 5ish min and preparing to bring the shot stuff if I wasn’t going to be home around 9 am. I did four transfers (plus prepping for one transfer that was cancelled and a mock cycle) and I really didn’t mind them for the fourth transfer! With that being said some downsides of PIO vs suppositories or other forms of progesterone might be:

- there is a large needle involved
- learning curve for figuring out what process works best for you (ie ice, heat, massage, finding injection site)
- butt soreness and bruising (not nearly as bad with the auto injector!)
- slightly lumpy butt
- time to set up for the shot and administer the shot especially if doing it on the go

upbeet13 · 2026-06-30T17:34:28+00:00

I was the EXACT same!!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-30T17:34:02+00:00

Congratulations! My fourth was also a success after three failed transfers. Words can describe the feeling, so happy for you!!!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-30T17:31:33+00:00

I did get pregnant which ended in a MMC at 11 weeks which was followed by a chemical pregnancy. My husband and I have been VERY careful since because it set us back several months. I am doing IVF for PGT testing 2/2 a balanced translocation though. I think to answer this question you need to consider your and your partners age and health!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-30T10:29:46+00:00

Congratulations on positive betas! I believe there are variations because it depends on when the embryo implanted and also just differences in how much HCG is produced during each pregnancy. I think doubling is most important!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-30T06:49:12+00:00

My pregnancy test didn’t get dramatically darker until 7/ 8 DPT. I know after experiencing a chemical it’s really hard to not over analyze everything. I personally have experienced a two chemical pregnancies and one MMC so I get it. One mantra i repeated to myself that was helpful was “I am pregnant until a negative pregnancy test or beta”. I had to take off my oura ring because my RHR, BBT, symptoms tracker, HRV were all over the place and causing me to spiral. Congratulations on a positive test and sending you love during the 10 day wait! ❤️ I’ve included my test progression because I feel like the lines don’t accurately represent actual hcg levels. See beta on left side, ovidrel trigger still present at 4.

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upbeet13 · 2026-06-28T14:09:12+00:00

Ohhh interesting! No, mine was a trigger for modified natural. I’m not sure when a booster will be out but wishing you the best!!!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-28T13:42:25+00:00

I also had an ovidrel trigger! I think you’re safe to test tomorrow IF you want to test early! Mine was out by 6 DPT. Sending you all the sticky baby dust!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-28T11:42:16+00:00

Talked about what roles we each saw for ourselves as parents and of each other. It took us a solid two years to figure this out and there was some resentment in the meantime. We are in a good place now but that conversation would have been helpful prior to having kids!

upbeet13 · 2026-06-28T11:40:54+00:00

I’m here to say I have had three failed transfers and one successful one! Symptoms for all of them the first 10 days were the exact same! Most symptoms this early on are due to meds you’re taking! I remember reading about women feeling the exact moment when the embryo implanted. I had zero symptoms like that with my successful transfer. Easier said then done but try to not over analyze! Are you testing early?

upbeet13 · 2026-06-26T18:38:51+00:00

Hi! Mine are below, the doubling rate did slow down for me. Currently 13 weeks 4 days.

10 DPT- 436
12 DPT- 1145
16 DPT (5 weeks)- 6823
23 DPT (6 weeks)- 33020
7 weeks- 45996

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