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.
Hey All,
I just joined this group as I get ready to embark on my next IVF transfer. We started with IUIs (One chemical, one failed) and with our one IVF transfer we had another chemical. That was in March of last year. I had to take some time away from the infertility treatments because after constant disappointments I was getting super depressed and stressed out. I'm glad I took the time off, but now as we approach starting to prep for our transfer with my next day 1 I'm getting nervous and scared that it's going to end in another chemical. I've convinced myself that I'm not going to test at home at all after this transfer, because not only did I make myself crazy with testing, but once I start getting positives, no matter how guarded I am, I still start to get excited. My first chemical was obvious that it was going to be a chemical, my first Beta was 9. My second chemical with IVF my beta 9dpt was in the 50s and instead of doubling it dropped into the 30s by my next test. I'm trying to be optimistic as I know my protocol is going to be totally different this time, and a different doctor is calling all the shots (my last doc moved out of state). She seems very optimistic that the change in protocol is going to make a big difference. I'm just terrified that it's going to end in more heartbreak.
With this cycle I'm changing my prenatal vitamins to something all natural in addition to separate DHA supplements, and I just ordered a fertility tea that works as a detox and helps balance your hormones. I'm going back to my low carb diet tomorrow and plan on getting back into exercising (I had not been exercising much because I was recovering from a procedure). I'm going to do accupuncture pre and post transfer. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm 32, hubby is 40, and we have no children. I'm desperate to get this to work. We've been trying for more than 2 1/2 years, and I'm starting to lose hope.
I like how you changed up your pre-natals and got the tea, plus back to exercising. I think everything you're doing is excellent. I bought fertility tea, too, last week. Who knows if it will help but it's all herbal so I'm always up for trying to do anything (within reason and especially if it's natural) to boost my fertility. I also try to get 8 hours of sleep and drink tons of water, and coconut water so I don't hyper-stimulate, thus prolonging transfer time, which happened a few months ago in December. I also take, at the direction of my doctor, CoQ10. I would ask your doctor before you take it!
My husband and I have been ttc for two years. One of them through IVF. I am in my 40's and it's hard to stay hopeful and positive. I'm on my 8th cycle and some days I think that I will stop after this. Naively, I thought that it was going to be relatively easy to get pregnant, especially since we were doing IVF! But nope, I was very wrong. I'm starting to feel foolish, like, what am I thinking doing IVF at my age? What must I look like to my family and friends and in-laws. The nurses at the center must pity me and think I'm ridiculous for trying to have a baby at my age. :( I wish God would tell me why I'm not getting pregnant. Some days I feel like He doesn't want to bless me with a baby. My husband would be an incredible father. It breaks my heart for him a little bit more than it does for me.
More injections tonight. Day 2. If my guess is right, retrieval will be next Sunday or Monday with transfer (assuming I don't hyper-stimulate!) on March 8. Here's to praying and staying in faith. I pray for all of you ladies.