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Hey Ladies, I know in this group some ladies are already going through their treatments or have had success through their treatments! But for us women who are starting their journey, what advice would you give us? I am a bag of nerves so any tips are always welcome ❤️

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I know it’s hard but just go with the flow and the people at the clinic really know their stuff so just listen and ask questions, limit your stress and trust the process 🤞🏼💕

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Hey! I'd say start doing some stretching! Sounds a little crazy, but the more you can get the blood flowing to your lower body the better. I also got a pill pot to make sure that all of my meds were organised as it takes the stress away from remembering what to take and when!
There are loads of podcasts/ivf affirmations out there, too, which I found good to listen to at certain points, but do what feels right for you! Sending you lots of positive thoughts ✨️
Happy to answer any questions that you have 😀

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If your clinic offer free counselling - take it! Try to avoid testing early during 2 week wait. Trust your instincts, even when dealing with medical professionals. Take time for yourself - IVF is all consuming so doing things you love will help give you some headspace x

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Read 'it starts with the egg', get a good prenatal, do acupuncture before your transfer, be kind to yourself and try not to plan and rush it. Best of luck 🫶🏼

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Keep blood flowing, eating your vitamins, taking your folic and trust the professionals with your treatment plan. Healthy body and healthy mind. Good luck!

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Thank you ladies ❤️

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As much as we invest in testing ourselves, take some time to have your partner tested as well. Sperm Defrag, varicocele is very often overlooked and it’s found after many cycles.

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my husband has already had his sperm analysis and it all was fine ☺️ but I will still ask our consultant just in case x

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Am I pregnant?

I lightly spotted almost 5 days ago, which is not common for me before my period.
My period was supposed to come today. I should have tested in the morning but its 5:30pm.
Is there a second line??

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Anyone have this happen before?

We were not trying to conceive, used protection and had sex on week 2 of my cycle (accidentally on my peak ovulation day). Week 3 we had Flu A. Week 4 my period did not come (it’s very regular). I tested and it was negative (2 different brands).
What should have been week 2 of my next cycle (now 6 weeks post last period), I had light red/ pink spotting for one day when I wiped. The following week, I tested again, still negative, but this time almost all the dye was in the negative space, which I’ve never seen happen before. The area where it shows one horizontal line for negative and a plus sign for positive, the horizontal line was super faded at the 3 minute mark, and the negative vertical line in the next window was VERY dark. Now I’m on week 8 of all this, period did not show up yesterday. Nothing in my life has changed (no additional stress, no other illness, no changes in diet or exercise, etc).

Has anyone gone through this and NOT been pregnant? I’m super nervous as we thought we were done having kids.

PS. I know I should go get a blood test, does anyone know if urgent care will do that? I’m past being convinced by a pee test.

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Is it normal to test positive still? (Wouldn't usually do one)

Not the best pic and clearer in person. Is this normal? I've not had any sex since having my LO but I've had strong cravings, sense of smell is strong and my hair still hasnt started to fall out. Im 7 weeks pp so 🤷‍♀️ I wouldnt normally bother testing but with those symptoms that I never really have its like whats going on. Cravings for something very specific too and can only get from KFC now 😩 so its annoying

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Can baby mamas be friends?

My son has an older brother from his biodad. Biodad has never had contact with my son. One thing lead to another though and the other child's mother and I got in contact and are planning a meeting for the boys. Biodad has no idea any of this has happened. Biodad also hasnt had contact with the other child in about 2 years. Just thoughts, opinions, anyone been through something similar?
Edit-Thank you all! Have definitely been feeling somewhat weird about it because we never met before but now know it can be a good thing definitely helps. I can't wait for them to meet. My son has been asking for a brother and I can now happily tell him he has one. That just happens to be 13. Im sorry for yall that fight/have issues with the other baby mamas. Sadly some women rather be stuck on the men, when the kid is the one who really matters. They're the ones that end up getting hurt and missing out.

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Ovulation test

Please please someone clarify if this test is positive. Im pretty sure it is but Im in disbelief at the minute I haven’t ovulated in 8 months. I feel like crying lol. When is the best time to have sex?

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Ovulation test

I know this group is for pregnancy test but just want to double check this ovulation test is positive. I haven’t had a positive ovulation test in months and months I think Im gonna cry. When is best to have sex after a positive ovulation test and how likely is it to get pregnant?

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