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'm really new at this. My sister suggested I join, so here I am giving it a try.
I have read many blogs/follow many blogs about infertility... but haven't ever written about myself.
I am 31 years old. I have stage 4 endometriosis. I have had two surgeries to remove my endometriomas, which have grown back only months after the surgeries.
I had been TTC for about 2 years. My husband and I finally, after many many roadblocks, were able to try a cycle of IUI with Clomid and Ovidrel, but it was unsuccessful.
So we began IVF... We went through egg retrieval... retrieved 17 eggs, 12 of which were mature, 6 which got fertilized, and only one that made it to a blastocyte. I had my transfer on June 29 and found out today that I am not pregnant.
I feel lost, sad, angry, helpless and have lost hope...
I have read many blogs/follow many blogs about infertility... but haven't ever written about myself.
I am 31 years old. I have stage 4 endometriosis. I have had two surgeries to remove my endometriomas, which have grown back only months after the surgeries.
I had been TTC for about 2 years. My husband and I finally, after many many roadblocks, were able to try a cycle of IUI with Clomid and Ovidrel, but it was unsuccessful.
So we began IVF... We went through egg retrieval... retrieved 17 eggs, 12 of which were mature, 6 which got fertilized, and only one that made it to a blastocyte. I had my transfer on June 29 and found out today that I am not pregnant.
I feel lost, sad, angry, helpless and have lost hope...
I was in your same spot- first IVF full of hope and all of my doctors were saying how it was going to be a success. I ended up with only 2 to transfer on day 3, no frozens, and a BFN. Honestly, it was the hardest time of my life, and it was also right around the holidays, I was in a dark place and my stomach still turns at the thought of that time... Big, big hugs to you...
With that being said- I completely agree with Christamh. The ones that have success with first round IVF are very lucky. Your doctors have learned a tremendous amount with your cycle, which is the silver lining. My second IVF I went from only 14 eggs first cycle to 28! I ended up with 15 embryos. I know that the whole 3 or 5 day transfers can be somewhat controversial around here but I strictly did day 3 transfers, my RE insisted on getting embryos back to their home asap. I still hit some bumps in the road- two chemical pregnancies and BFN but finally with a FET I got pregnant with my son! And when i was going for baby #2 I was nervous as h*ll but first try got my second son! Along with possibly discussing day 3 transfers with your doc, I would also suggest you speak with them about adding blood thinners prior to transfer. There are some studies suggesting that blood thinners may help any pregnancy- and don't know if it is coincidence but the two times I was on baby aspirin and heparin- there was baby #1 and baby #2. And I have 2 more frozens and I'm hoping for a transfer this fall- and I will absolutely insist on heparin. Just look- in my second IVF cycle I have had that many tries! What a difference another round makes!
With all that being said- take some time for yourself and keep on moving! Even with this set back you are still closer to the goal! Chin up- hang in there- and head back when you feel ready!