https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 14:09:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2360733 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:01:18 +0000 fotolori1 2360733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because I used a donor egg, I didn't ovulate on my own this month,so I am on Progesterone injections. I think those are responsible for my sore boobs, but I don't have any symptoms yet. BUT.... I just had the transfer 3 days ago. I think I am going to test on Sunday since my beta is Monday. You ladies are so helpful! I am a nervous wreck! Trying to think pregnant thoughts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2360659 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:46:42 +0000 Amorini 2360659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wishing you so much luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2360639 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:27:43 +0000 delight 2360639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience but best wishes!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2360626 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:16:40 +0000 kentuckygirl 2360626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! I conceived via IVF. I definitely tested at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359920 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:45:10 +0000 winniebee 2359920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359909 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:38:17 +0000 Caly 2359909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fotolori1: I tested the day before my beta. I wanted to be prepared and not be blind sided by the news (if negative), especially since I knew I'd most likely be receiving the news at work. I purposely didn't test early, though. I wanted to make sure I didn't get a false positive. As for symptoms...I remember being very nauseous and had sore breasts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359893 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:28:24 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2359893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fotolori1: I tested 7 days past transfer. My first beta was 9 days past transfer. I prefer to know ahead of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359817 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:42:15 +0000 charleysmom 2359817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had symptoms- some cramping and my skin broke out terribly. I tested the morning before my beta and it was positive. I did my beta 7 am and they didn't call with results until 3:30 pm. It was a long day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359805 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:34:20 +0000 erinbaderin 2359805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fotolori1: DEFINITELY took a test before my beta every time - I'd much rather find out on my own, in my own house, with a 5 minute delay than spend all afternoon waiting anxiously for a message from my clinic. I waited until the day before my beta, though, because I wanted to make sure I had the best possible chance of an accurate result and no meds left in my system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359801 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:31:14 +0000 fotolori1 2359801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you guys so much!!!! You have all made me feel better! Did any of you have any early symptoms or cheat and take a hpt before your beta? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359273 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:46:53 +0000 charleysmom 2359273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I conceived using a donor egg. My RE transferred one. Best of luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359217 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:40:22 +0000 erinbaderin 2359217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fingers crossed! No experience with donor eggs but try not to think too much about that and just think good pregnant thoughts! I did IVF - I don't know the grade of my egg but I know that I only had one, and that stressed me out, but that single egg is now almost 2. Remember that people who don't do IVF have no idea what the "grade" of their eggs are, they can't all be perfect! If the eggs were lousy they wouldn't have transferred them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359185 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:02:43 +0000 hellobeeboston 2359185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359176 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:47:17 +0000 BandDmommy 2359176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pulling for you!! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359163 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:14:16 +0000 bloved 2359163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! Like others have said, I would not worry too much about quality. Each place is subjective and I am not sure how much quality matters. I have transferred 3 near perfect blasts and has no viable pregnancy. On my most recent transfer, we used two embryos that looked "average at best" (so they did not even make it to blast) and I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Your blasts look beautiful. fingers crossed for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359149 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:30:33 +0000 lamariniere 2359149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359138 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:29:57 +0000 BSB 2359138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fingers and toes crossed for you!! :goodluck: </p> <p>I conceived after 3 years of TTC. Never had a :bfp: until my IVF cycle. </p> <p>I never understood grading either. Hoping this is it for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359106 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:04:18 +0000 HLK208 2359106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359101 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:54:03 +0000 birdofafeather 2359101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359093 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:41:20 +0000 AprilFool 2359093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359091 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:39:32 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2359091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think your embryos look nice! I wouldn't focus on the grading too much. Embryos of all grades make it. :) I conceived with a donor embryo after 3 years TTC so I understand how you're feeling. I hope the TWW flys by for you and ends in positive beta! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359076 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:56:15 +0000 Caly 2359076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So exciting, and nerve racking! I don't have experience with donor eggs but did do IVF that resulted in my twins. Try not to be too discouraged over the grading...I remember my RE telling me that grading can be very subjective and isn't always indicative of success. My fingers are crossed for you...please keep us updated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359062 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:42:06 +0000 mediagirl 2359062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!! I know there are others here who have been through this. They will pop in to offer support, as well I'm sure. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359049 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:30:45 +0000 mrsrain 2359049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! :goodluck: :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359043 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:15:15 +0000 fotolori1 2359043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359025 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:59:59 +0000 travellingbee 2359025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no experience but just wanted to say good luck! How exciting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-used-a-donor-egg#post-2359020 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:55:10 +0000 fotolori1 2359020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am new to this thread and I am scared to death!!! On Saturday morning we had our first IVF transfer using a donor egg. Our donor was only 25 , I am 41 and we determined that my eggs are poor quality so we moved to this option. Anyway.... my question is this, I don't understand the embryo grading and ours was only graded a "C". I told my dr that our kids get in trouble for C's, so I am not encouraged. We transferred 2 5 day embryos and she said there is a 55-60% chance of pregnancy and a 20% chance of twins, BUT... considering I have had a negative test monthly for the last 3 years, I am scared to death! Are there any encouraging words anyone can offer? Success stories? Etc? </p> [attach=3834/15/nxxury.337x600.Screenshot_2015-11-15-20-45-30.png]