Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
I am 47 and my husband and I have a wonderful surrogate. I am going through the process of reviewing egg donors and hopefully will be able to have my surrogate go through IVF in the fall. We can only afford a fresh cycle and one frozen, if the fresh doesn't take and we have extra embryos. The pressure is immense (as you all know) On my good days, I am optimistic, up beat, and glass half full. On my bad days, I would like to scream or punch a wall when I hear about one more baby story. July was a kicker as everyone from the royals to my next door neighbors are having babies. I'm trying deep breathing, affirmations, and I exercise regularly. Any other tips on meditation, books, positive thinking would be welcomed! It's been a long 8 yr road!
Honey, I understand what you're saying. After so much time and money we finally got preggo and lost the pregnancy due to my cervix issues. We have enough for two tries. We're getting older. This is my second and looks like I'm preggo.
Remember there's a 60%-70% success rate with donor eggs. Failure with Infertility and ivf using my own eggs robbed me of my confidence. As my doc reminded me, now with the donor eggs it's like the clock has been turned back and we are twenty years younger, so the issues we had due to age are no longer there. And if you have a surrogate, you have someone healthy who can manage a pregnancy with your embryos.
Stay focused on your goal...keep the positivity flowing. Tell yourself that you will have your child soon. My daily mantra was to "not rehearse overwhelm but to rehearse focus." Make a gratitude list. Don't worry about things that may or may not happen. There's also a group here on DS called IVF with Donor Eggs or Embryos. Feel free to message me. Good luck! ;-)