r/IVFbabies • • Jun 04 '25

Community Guidelines : Read before posting and commenting.

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💛 Welcome to [r/IVFbabies](r/IVFbabies)(est. 2022)

🌱 [r/IVFbabies](r/IVFbabies) Community Guidelines

About This Community

Your IVF journey doesn’t end with a positive test — and neither should your support system.

This space is for those who have completed an embryo transfer and are living in the “what now” phase — whether that means waiting for results, navigating pregnancy, or facing loss.

After transfer, many find themselves in between worlds — pregnant, but not always safely pregnant either. This community exists so you have a place where you do belong.

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💬 Why We Exist

Many IVF spaces focus on getting pregnant — and often limit discussion once pregnancy begins.

Your story doesn’t stop at a positive test — and neither does our support.

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🧭 Who This Space Is For

This community is for individuals who:

• Have completed an IVF transfer (fresh or frozen), and/or

• Are pregnant from IVF.

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🚫 What This Space Is Not For

To protect the emotional safety of our members, this is not a general IVF advice or “how did you get pregnant?” space.

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‼️ Medical Content Policy (Strict)

We are not doctors.

For your safety and the integrity of this community, medical interpretation posts are not allowed.

This includes:

• HCG / beta levels

• Pregnancy tests

• Ultrasounds

• Embryo grading

• Spotting, bleeding, cramping, discharge. No mention of blood in posts.

• Medication dosing or advice

• Any “is this normal?” medical questions

🚨 If you are experiencing bleeding, spotting or concerning symptoms:

Contact your doctor or go to the ER. Do not post here.

Every pregnancy is different. What is harmless for one person may be a loss for another — and this is not a place to determine that.

Ex: We used to have a lot of people post about spotting. Yes, spotting can be normal but it can also mean bad news. Just because spotting was normal for you does not mean it’s normal for someone else. If you post about spotting or bleeding it will be removed unless you mention you have been see by your doctor (had a scan, not just a call or visit without ultrasound) and are just asking others what to expect.

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⚠️ Ultrasound Disclaimer

Ultrasounds should only be interpreted by a qualified medical provider.

Boutique ultrasound findings or technician comments are not a substitute for medical diagnosis and should not be relied upon or discussed here for interpretation.

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✅ What Is Allowed (Medical-Adjacent)

You may post if:

• You have already been seen and diagnosed by a doctor, and

• You are asking for shared experiences or emotional support, not interpretation

Make sure you put that in your post! Ex: I have been diagnosed with an SCH, what can I expect?

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🚨 Enforcement

• You will receive a warning if your post violates these rules

• Continuing to post after a warning may result in a ban

• Posts that break medical rules will be removed immediately

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🌱 Community Rules

  1. Be Kind and Respectful

This is a deeply emotional space. Treat others with compassion and empathy at all times.

Disagreement is okay — hostility is not.

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  1. No Misinformation

Do not share false or misleading information, especially regarding:

• IVF treatment

• Genetic testing (PGT, NIPT, CVS, Amnio)

• Vaccines or medical care

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  1. No Crowdsourcing

Do not solicit members for:

• Surveys

• Research studies

• Data collection

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  1. No Crossposting

Crossposting from other subreddits is not allowed.

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  1. No Interpretation Requests

No asking members to interpret:

• Tests

• Labs

• Scans

• Symptoms

These will be removed.

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  1. No Spam or Self-Promotion

No unsolicited promotions, affiliate links, or personal content (blogs, social media, etc.).

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📢 Final Note

Please use the report feature for any post or comment that violates these rules.

This helps us keep the space safe, focused, and supportive for everyone here.

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r/IVFbabies • • 10h ago

Positive test

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Had my transfer on 10/12, got my first positive test on Wednesday the 21st, and took 3 more the next 2 days because I couldn’t believe it. Went in on Friday for my beta and it was 348.57, I don’t have many symptoms besides a little cramping and lower back pain, I am super excited, but I think there is a little part of me that isn’t letting myself fully enjoy this. I think the fear of losing something we worked so hard to get. I also think because I don’t feel pregnant, it’s kind of messing with my head. This is a normal feeling? I feel crazy having to constantly remind myself it’s ok to be happy.


r/IVFbabies • • 17h ago

My last successful transfer (mmc at 7weeks) felt so different… anyone relate?

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I know only time will tell if my transfer was successful, but the waiting game is so hard..
I had a successful transfer a year ago (but ended up having a missed miscarriage at 7 weeks). I remember feeling a lot of cramping at 5 and 6dp5dt, and thinking I was about to get my period.
This time around, I felt mild cramping on the day of my FET and the day after, then some moderate cramping at 2dp5dt. After that, almost nothing. Now I’m 5dp5dt and still barely feeling anything.
I can’t help thinking it failed this time around as well.. Has anyone experienced vastly different symptoms with their successful transfers?


r/IVFbabies • • 20h ago

Period-like cramps at 3dp5dt – Second FET 😭

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This is my second FET with a 5AA embryo, and I’m experiencing the exact same symptoms as during my first failed transfer.
Transfer day and 1dp5dt: Random twinges.
2dp5dt: Nothing. Suddenly feeling mentally clear and having very mild diarrhea (I always get mild diarrhea about two days before my period).
3dp5dt: Period-like cramps, with a warm, burning sensation in my uterus, exactly like when my period is about to start, along with mild diarrhea.
Last time, I had exactly the same pattern! I eventually got my period despite taking Prolutex 25 mg twice daily and Estrofem three times daily. 😭
Why does this happen? How can my period start despite taking these medications? What should we change next time?
Has anyone experienced the same symptoms and still had a successful transfer? 😭
My FET medications:
Doxycycline until transfer day.
Medrol for 4 days until transfer day.
Prolutex for 5 days before transfer, continuing after transfer as well.
One baby aspirin the night before transfer.


r/IVFbabies • • 1d ago

Pregnancy nausea post transfer meds?

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I just stopped all my transfer meds on 10/19 and I’m STRUGGLING this week! I’m wondering if it’s because I’m coming down from all the meds?? I’m 10.5 weeks and was starting to feel better last week. As soon as this week hit….constant nausea 🤢 anyone else?


r/IVFbabies • • 1d ago

Advice Third beta after two good rises? Is this normal?

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I had my first FET on 10/12 with a day 5 embryo and got my first positive at 4dp5dt!

My betas so far:
9dp5dt: 207.6
11dp5dt: 508.7

My nurse called today and said my numbers increased nicely, which I was so relieved about! But then she said my doctor wants me to come back Monday (14dp5dt) for a third beta.

I honestly thought after two good betas I’d be scheduling my first ultrasound, so now I’m overthinking everything lol. They said they’ll discuss scheduling the ultrasound after Monday’s results.

My progesterone has stayed around 23 and my estrogen dropped from 153 to 121, but they told me to continue all my medications as usual.

This is my first pregnancy after IVF and I’m already so anxious about every little thing. I know my numbers look good, but I can’t help wondering why they want another test.

Did anyone else have to do three betas even though their first two looked good? Is this pretty standard at some clinics? Just looking for some reassurance because the waiting is driving me crazy!


r/IVFbabies • • 2d ago

Need Advice Husband posting about my pregnancy on IG without me knowing

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I am 12 weeks pregnant and terrified obviously bc of what it took to get here. I told my husband I’d probably keep this pregnancy a secret as long as I can. Unfortunately he recently has gone viral on Instagram and did a podcast without my knowledge and talked about fatherhood and expecting a baby and my journey with IVF. Today my best friend called me crying to ask me if it was true that I was pregnant. My cousin also just asked me too. I’m honestly devastated and feel incredibly betrayed by my husband. I feel like everyone is going to find out and I’m so scared of my pregnancy not even working out. I have so much rage against my husband and i feel like i broke my best friends heart. Please give me advice.


r/IVFbabies • • 2d ago

Need Advice 7 Weeks 3 Days IVF Transfer

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Wednesday we went to go get an ultrasound to see how the baby was growing. We were seven weeks, three days. We saw him more on this ultrasound than we did last week, so we were excited, but once the doctor measured him, they said he was measuring a week behind and his heart rate was at 87 beats per minute. and told us that we needed to prepare ourselves because he wasn’t going to make it. He didn’t give us any hope. Has anybody went through this before?


r/IVFbabies • • 2d ago

HCG after Beta1 and Emotions?

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40F and just had my 11dpt5dt Beta 1 on Tuesday(10/20) and my Hcg is 347.5 and Progesterone 54! From my research and my doctor, things are looking great! I did pregnancy test before my lab work but i still cried when my RE called me with the news. Repeat will be on Friday! But for some reason, it hasn't really hit me that I'm pregnant. I'm excited and happy but it still feels like it's just another lab work to add to my list of labs that I've been doing these past 10 months, with it being our 3rd round of IVF/retrieval and our first FET (we finally got our 3 PGTA embryos the last/3rd retrieval--2 boys, 1 girl!). But i am struggling "feeling" pregnant. Not like the physical aspect of things but like the emotions of it. Did anyone feel like this??? I hope once i have my first ultrasound it'll feel more real???? Or maybe it'll feel more real if i start having pregnancy symptoms??? I don't know. I'm feeling kinda sad that I don't have that OMG overwhelming joy reaction. I hope I'm not the only one feeling like this. Its almost like I feel emotionless??? I love baby so much already but please tell me I'm not the only one who's felt/feeling like this.


r/IVFbabies • • 2d ago

How long will my butt be sore?

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It’s been a whole, entire month since I got the ok to stop progesterone injections and I am STILL SORE. I can feel a couple small lumps still in there, too! My PIO was in sesame oil, if it makes a difference.


r/IVFbabies • • 3d ago

Content Warning 6th Oct was the day.

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On the 6th Oct was FET day, I got that call we all so eagerly await, at 7:47am, and at 7:51am, before we said our goodbyes, she told me the grades of my remaining embabies after I asked her. I didn’t know the grades until then. I was shocked, because my thoughts of having any other good grades weren't possible, but they were, all 4, are good! I'm not sure why, but for some reason, knowing the grades, gave me comfort, a little reassurance at that moment, since birthing my 41wk old baby girl, 20wks ago, sleeping, I finally had a little bit of hope. I had been so anxious throughout the process of prepping for the FET, fear and dread I just couldn't shake, triggers because everything reminded me of her, the medication, the timings, even the exact same days, we did all of this, just 1 yr ago. But finally, for some unknown reason, on that day I felt a slight sense of calm, and as I said, hope. Maybe it was my angel looking down on me, telling me, everything is going to be ok.

On the 6th Oct, I transferred my darling daughter's sibling, and it stuck. Today, I am 5wks, the journey is just beginning again, and I am so protective and terrified already, it's unexplainable. But I have come so far, and I will continue to fight, so I, can finally bring home my baby, my rainbow I so desperately want.


r/IVFbabies • • 2d ago

I slept in 28°C under winter blanket on FET day😭 i thought its good but i read no😭i woke up extreamly sweating

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The room was 28°C, and I was wearing tights and a T-shirt while sleeping under a thick winter blanket. I woke up sweating heavily because I was so hot. I thought keeping myself warm was a good thing after the embryo transfer, but I’ve just read that overheating can be harmful. 😭😭
Could I have harmed my embryo or affected my chances of implantation?


r/IVFbabies • • 3d ago

Need advice - Flying at 6 weeks post FET

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I am just about to finish 6 weeks. I flew home (India) for my second fully medicated FET. This is the first time in my life I've gotten a positive and with twins. We moved to Europe last year and since we were comfortable and are close with the doctors in India (my mom is a OB-GYN) we decided to do the treatment here. I have now been back for two months and my husband had to fly back to Europe after our transfer. I really want to go back but super nervous about flying. Was thinking of traveling back for a month and then will fly back to India where I will be for all of December and Jan. My mom is being extra cautious and wants me to just stay here until I finish my first trimester but having just moved and also not having my husband around during this new and exciting time is tough :( any advice? I also will not be flying alone but it is a 10 hr + 1.5 hr flight back. Please help.


r/IVFbabies • • 3d ago

Besoin de conseils

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I’m 12dp5dt after transferring a day-5 blastocyst using donor eggs and donor sperm. My beta hCG today was only 21.
I’ve experienced multiple pregnancy losses, and I’m devastated. I’m worried this may be another biochemical pregnancy.
Has anyone had such a low beta at 12dp5dt and gone on to have a successful pregnancy? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Judgmental comments from others

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just wanted to vent. I’m 34 weeks pregnant and someone asked me how old my kid is at home. he’s almost 7 and she replied, “you wasted so much time.” little does she know about the Herculean effort I’ve put in for the last 5 years TTC and doing IVF. ugh


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Another

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Just had my first baby a month ago. Over the mood happy. We still have embryos frozen. When did you guys try again after first?


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Need Advice Beta hell

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After 3 years of trying, 3 failed IUIs, and 2 cancelled FET cycles, we finally transferred our Day-6 5AA euploid embryo on October 6. I was over the moon when my first beta came back at 318 at 9 dpt. For the first time in a long time, I allowed myself to feel genuinely happy and hopeful. Today at 13dpt, second beta came back at 679.1 exactly 4 days after the first.

Initially, my nurse sounded reassuring, but later called back because she had thought my betas were only 48 hours apart instead of 96 hours. Now they’ve scheduled a third beta in another 4 days. I’m feeling so many emotions right now. After everything we’ve been through, it’s heartbreaking to finally see those positive pregnancy tests and still feel so uncertain about what comes next. I am trying so hard to stay hopeful, but I’m terrified of losing this pregnancy. I know my hCG is rising, just slower than expected. Has anyone experienced a similar beta progression over 4 days and gone on to have a successful pregnancy?

I literally have an exam next week and I can’t concentrate on anything since I’ve heard this news.


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Need Advice Do symptoms get better when stopping meds?

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title says it all lol I am 9 weeks and will be going down on meds starting next week. Anyone notice an improvement in their sxs when stopping? Would love to see less bloating & more energy!


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Delayed Induction - Over 40 Weeks

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Hoping to get additional reassurance from the internet 🫠 I was originally scheduled for an induction tonight. Well it just got rescheduled to Thursday evening due to hospital capacity. I’ll be 40+1. I did ask the nurse for reassurance, and she said my doctor approved the delay and said it was okay. I’m 30 and don’t have any other risk factors but was originally told not to go over 39 weeks, but then was told it was okay to go up to 40 weeks, then induce… there’s so much scary stuff about IVF pregnancies having more risk of stillbirth the longer they go… thankfully they offered a scan for reassurance tomorrow morning to make sure baby is okay but I’m scared and nervous they’ll delay me again. I hate also that I got everything ready and now have to do it all again in 3 days


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Measuring a week behind

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Hi all! I’m so stressed right now we just had a 7w2d ultrasound however the embryo is measuring 6w2d (CRL 6mm and heart rate is 142). From what I’ve read IVF dating should be precise and so lagging behind this much is not good 😭😭 is this going to end badly…

Day 5 5AA euploid embryo and initial betas were 535 11dpt and and 1589 13dpt


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

Pregnancy Ansia

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Ciao a tutte,

Ho l’ansia e non sono riuscita a mandarla via.

Queste sono le beta dopo transfer di una blastocisti in 5 giornata 4BB.

7 ottobre beta 69

09 ottobre beta 126

12 ottobre beta 251

Oggi, dopo 7 giorni sono 1682

Oltre a essere basse a mio parere hanno un raddoppio lento e stentato. Quindi sono un po in cerca di conforto con storie positive 😔 avrò l’ecogragia giorno 28…


r/IVFbabies • • 5d ago

FET after Lupron. Symptoms of success?

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Does Lupron suppress early implantation/pregnancy symptoms?

I recently did a 2 month suppression for Lupron Depot for suspected silent endometriosis. We transferred 2 untested embryos after my first two FET’s were failure to implant.

I’ve had absolutely zero symptoms. No cramping, no breast tenderness, no twinges or anything of that nature. All that’s happened is that I developed a cold (congestion and sinus pressure) a couple days after the transfer.

Has anyone not experience any early symptoms and had success? I’m 7 days post transfer and waiting until beta day to test.


r/IVFbabies • • 7d ago

Confused feelings - pregnancy announcement

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I did 4 ERs over the last year, 3 of them yielding 0 euploid embryos. I got one mosaic and one euploid from ER#2. I did a hysteroscopy, acupuncture, red light therapy, even NAD drips. I finally transferred my mosaic and by a miracle it’s stuck. I thought it wouldn’t happen for me and I was super down first half of the year - kept everything hidden from everyone. My sister in law surprised us with a baby announcement ( baby #3) yesterday and she is due a month after me. I don’t know why I feel this sadness. Good for them but I feel so sad I won’t be able to have 3 ( I never even wanted 3). It’s brought up a lot of pain, does this get easier? I know I’m super lucky my transfer worked and I would be crushed if it didn’t but why am I still feeling this way. I want to leave my pain behind.


r/IVFbabies • • 7d ago

Need Advice High FHR 10w - experiences?

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I’m 10w1d pregnant via IVF (PGT-A tested embryo), following two prior losses due to chromosomal abnormalities.

At my ultrasound yesterday, baby was measuring 10w5d with a heart rate of 194 bpm. At 8w4d, the heart rate was 188 bpm.

Baby was moving around quite a bit, and the sonographer took three readings back-to-back, all around the same rate.

My doctor mentioned the heart rate was high, and I’m feeling anxious. Would love insight on whether this is concerning, or experiences from anyone who had similarly high readings around 10 weeks.


r/IVFbabies • • 7d ago

Advice Got my beta today

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So I just got the embryo (2BB) transferred October 08 so it was 8 days ago. This morning I went for the beta and my HCG level was 20.7 I read online I only have about a 10-15 percent chance of live birth. I feel so nervous. Anyone with a similar experience? I am set to go back Tuesday morning (about 96 hours later). Last month I had a chemical pregnancy my hcg level was 22