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Questions about Pregnancy from IVF, Calculate weeks, mild cramps & constipation

Mum2TwoDSs View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 08:02 AM Post #1
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Hi everyone, I just got my first BFP with IVF cycle #4 and have a few questions, hoping someone can help me. 1. How do I calculate how many weeks I am? My last AF was on 15 Jan. Is IVF calculation same as normal TTC? 2. I have been feeling twitchy at one specific spot on my abdomen and have some mild cramping in my 2ww and they are on and off still. Is this normal? 3. I am a bit constipated which makes me feel miserable, can I take something like Fibregel? Thanks!

BJBubbles View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 08:20 AM Post #2
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Hi! Firstly, congratulations!!!!! 1. Don't go off your LMP as IVF cycles can be longer and EPU isn't necessarily on day 14 of your cycle. My clinic I think used my BT day as the 4 week mark, so their EDD was a few days later than I had calculated (I was using EPU day as "O" day), and that my early scans showed (by 2 or 3 days...). I'm assuming you'll have a scan at about 7 weeks (?) so I'd take that as the best EDD... They'll all be in within a couple of days, and as we all know it's only an estimate anyway! 2. The crampy/twitchy is completely normal! I did a HPT because I thought I wasn't PG and I was about get my AF... The nurses assured me that it was fine - and 3 scans later I almost believed them! 3. Call your clinic - the nurses are probably the best ones to ask... otherwise check with the pharmacist. Congrats again! xoxox

Mum2TwoDSs View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 08:26 AM Post #3
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Thank you BJBubbles. Praying that it is a sticky one! Can I ask what LMP mean? I hope you get your success soon. QUOTE (BJBubbles @ 14/02/2012, 09:20 AM) Hi! Firstly, congratulations!!!!! 1. Don't go off your LMP as IVF cycles can be longer and EPU isn't necessarily on day 14 of your cycle. My clinic I think used my BT day as the 4 week mark, so their EDD was a few days later than I had calculated (I was using EPU day as "O" day), and that my early scans showed (by 2 or 3 days...). I'm assuming you'll have a scan at about 7 weeks (?) so I'd take that as the best EDD... They'll all be in within a couple of days, and as we all know it's only an estimate anyway! 2. The crampy/twitchy is completely normal! I did a HPT because I thought I wasn't PG and I was about get my AF... The nurses assured me that it was fine - and 3 scans later I almost believed them! 3. Call your clinic - the nurses are probably the best ones to ask... otherwise check with the pharmacist. Congrats again! xoxox

BJBubbles View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 08:49 AM Post #4
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Sorry - LMP = Last Menstrual Period. Have you had a BT yet? I really hope cycle #4 is you last one! xoxo

Mum2TwoDSs View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 09:01 AM Post #5
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Oh thank you. Yes I had my BT yesterday HCG was 508 p4 was 282. Will have another BT next tues...feel so long...I am cautiouosly happy esp after a natural miscarriage some time back with a natural conception. Seriously wish I can be happy without any tinge of worry or anxiety. Got to believe that this is the one!

countrymel View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 09:04 AM Post #6
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My FS told me... the exact words were "Well congratulations you are x weeks and x days pregnant!" Ask the clinic.. And CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Forum Moderator View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 09:04 AM Post #7
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OP I've moved this to the "Pregnancy after problems" forum. Thank you, ~Minte~

BJBubbles View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 10:10 AM Post #8
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That HCG is GREAT! My clinic likes to see anything over 100 for your first BT. Hang in there - I know how hard it is to feel happy. I think all you can do is believe it WILL WORK until you are told otherwise. xox

Mum2TwoDSs View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 11:58 AM Post #9
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Thanks girls. It's nice to absorb some positive energy from you. Countrymel, congratulations too!

countrymel View Member Profile	14/02/2012, 12:03 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (Mum2OneDS @ 14/02/2012, 12:58 PM) Thanks girls. It's nice to absorb some positive energy from you. Countrymel, congratulations too! Ah... no congratulations for me alas.

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