drlittlebear
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Hi everyone. I'm new to BabyandBump, but a friend has recommended this forum to me.
This morning I found out that my second IVF transfer was not successful.
I stopped taking my birth control pill in May 2021 (age 34) and my husband and I casually tried for a baby until December 2021.
In January 2022, we sought a fertility specialist and went through all of the tests and assessments. Overall, great news. HSG was clear, blood work was normal. My husband's sperm had some abnormalities but nothing that my doctors were concerned about.
By July 2022 and August 2022, we had completed 2 failed IUIs. We were prepared to start IVF in September 2022. At that point, we had a death in the family and in October 2022, I had knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
I was extremely frustrated with the care I had received with my fertility group. In January 2023, we decided to jump ship and change to a new fertility doctor, who I now love.
She drained a cyst that I had (which never came back) and we prepared for an egg retreival.
March 2023: I produced 28 eggs! (Holy crap, right?). Out of the 28, 25 were fertilized and 24 of them started to divide. Out of the 24 fertilized eggs that became embryos, 16 of them were of quality to be genetically tested- PGT-A. We tested 12 of the 16 ($$$!) and of those 12 embryos, 7 of them were of good quality. All good news!
May 1 2023, I had my first transfer, of one happy embryo. By May 15, we knew it was not successful.
I did my second transfer on June 19, 2023 and found out this morning that it was not successful.
After the first transfer, I was a wreck. The progesterone shots were SO painful- I couldn't sleep, I couldn't sit, I was uncomfortable at work and driving my car. I was a hormonal mess (SOBBED for an hour after my husband suggested we switch sides of the bed so that I was closer to the bathroom).
After the second transfer- I felt pretty good! I knew what to expect. My doctor changed the size of my progesterone needle (thank goodness). I was less stressed, I slept through the night. I went to yoga on the weekends and had started going to acupuncture twice a week. I ate well and drank lots of water.
I am so disappointed to have a second BFN. I even had discomfort that seemed like implantation cramps on days 5-8.
I've had such good news and am so fortunate to not have any complications. Why is this happening. My acupuncturist just recommended I read "The Infertility Cure" which should be coming to me tomorrow. My husband and I moved to a new area a few years ago and it's been hard to make quality friends down here. I feel really alone. My friends back home are amazing, but it's not the same. I'm really hoping to find, and also give, some extra support to everyone else who has experienced the feeling of disappointment. Feeling defeated, when you've seemingly tried it all.
I'm new to forums in general. And unsure how this will all work. But thanks for reading, thank you in advance for sharing, and hoping incredible love and success for us all.
This morning I found out that my second IVF transfer was not successful.
I stopped taking my birth control pill in May 2021 (age 34) and my husband and I casually tried for a baby until December 2021.
In January 2022, we sought a fertility specialist and went through all of the tests and assessments. Overall, great news. HSG was clear, blood work was normal. My husband's sperm had some abnormalities but nothing that my doctors were concerned about.
By July 2022 and August 2022, we had completed 2 failed IUIs. We were prepared to start IVF in September 2022. At that point, we had a death in the family and in October 2022, I had knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
I was extremely frustrated with the care I had received with my fertility group. In January 2023, we decided to jump ship and change to a new fertility doctor, who I now love.
She drained a cyst that I had (which never came back) and we prepared for an egg retreival.
March 2023: I produced 28 eggs! (Holy crap, right?). Out of the 28, 25 were fertilized and 24 of them started to divide. Out of the 24 fertilized eggs that became embryos, 16 of them were of quality to be genetically tested- PGT-A. We tested 12 of the 16 ($$$!) and of those 12 embryos, 7 of them were of good quality. All good news!
May 1 2023, I had my first transfer, of one happy embryo. By May 15, we knew it was not successful.
I did my second transfer on June 19, 2023 and found out this morning that it was not successful.
After the first transfer, I was a wreck. The progesterone shots were SO painful- I couldn't sleep, I couldn't sit, I was uncomfortable at work and driving my car. I was a hormonal mess (SOBBED for an hour after my husband suggested we switch sides of the bed so that I was closer to the bathroom).
After the second transfer- I felt pretty good! I knew what to expect. My doctor changed the size of my progesterone needle (thank goodness). I was less stressed, I slept through the night. I went to yoga on the weekends and had started going to acupuncture twice a week. I ate well and drank lots of water.
I am so disappointed to have a second BFN. I even had discomfort that seemed like implantation cramps on days 5-8.
I've had such good news and am so fortunate to not have any complications. Why is this happening. My acupuncturist just recommended I read "The Infertility Cure" which should be coming to me tomorrow. My husband and I moved to a new area a few years ago and it's been hard to make quality friends down here. I feel really alone. My friends back home are amazing, but it's not the same. I'm really hoping to find, and also give, some extra support to everyone else who has experienced the feeling of disappointment. Feeling defeated, when you've seemingly tried it all.
I'm new to forums in general. And unsure how this will all work. But thanks for reading, thank you in advance for sharing, and hoping incredible love and success for us all.