LTTTC #1--Failed IVFs--Back to Natural

[4everyoung]

Hi Everyone-

I'm wondering if anyone out there has been through failed IVF cycles and gone on to conceive naturally.

Here's my story:

• I'm 38 as is DH.
• We stopped using protection in July of 2009 and, after a few months of "winging it," I investigated all of the over 35 "tips" from BBT charts to CM and all of the fun things that go with the charting.
• After another six months or so we began seeing an RE who scheduled us for an IUI which failed (4/11). She said DH's sperm count, motility, and morphology were all in the low or normal/low range.
• We tried 2 IVF w/ICSI cycles in the fall of 2011. (~8 eggs retrieved--only 2 embryos survived...both transferred...both failed.)
• We took a break (during which I lost 40 lbs and my husband quit smoking and drinking) to return for another IVF cycle in Aug 2012. His numbers improved marginally; my egg production declined though (actually my RE spoke as if my egg production were the bigger problem all along, though this was not the message we'd gotten previously--it seemed his sperm was the primary culprit until recently, but the RE seemed to think it was clear I'd been the bigger problem...weird and frustrating).
• After that failed cycle, we went again in Oct. I was out of town so we had to wait for a 3 day transfer (instead of the 2 day). Only 1 egg fertilized but it didn't make it to day 3.
• The Dr. called Friday to tell me insurance will not cover more procedures since we're getting poor results.

So, now I'm at a loss for what to do next. Our insurance has covered pretty much everything (except a couple of visit co-pays and medicine co-pays), and in MA we are "entitled" to 6 IVF procedures. I don't know if I want to fight it. I'm not convinced that IVF is the way to go, necessarily. I am actually a whole-health educator and, in most areas of my life, I explore many avenues for me to get healthy. With this, however, I think I panicked because of my age and just rushed into IVF.

I am wondering--what have others done when the money or insurance ran out for IVF, or if they just decided to stop pursuing IVF? What are my options? Any experience in this area? It would be amazingly wonderful to not have to go through shots and blood-draws and stirrups every-other-day!

Thanks so much for reading and (hopefully!) responding.

Stacy

 

[under25ttc]

I would like to tell you about someone in my community. She Is 30 and ttc. She did many iui and nothing took. She then did 2 ivf and bfn on both! After her last failed ivf her and her husband decided to stop trying all together. Miraculously she got pregnant naturally on her next cycle.... With 5!!!! No drugs, no medication, nothing!! She found out they were pregnant this past February, she was able to carry them until the middle of September. 3 girls and 2 boys weighing in between 2lb and 3.5lb. All healthy and beautiful! Mom is doing well
So I hope you don't lose hope. Who knows the ivfs could of jumped started your body and could magically work

 

[4everyoung]

Thanks, Under. It is good to hear. I just worry with my age. I'm getting older and my reserve is getting smaller *sigh.

Thanks so much for the good story, though :0)

 

[HearMyPrayers]

Have you considered switching clinics/doctors? perhaps the change might bring more insightful options as to what to do next as it seems the clinic/doctor you have now is sort of just not helping in giving positive direction!

 

[4everyoung]

We are going to meet with our doctor next week. Then my husband and I will rethink our options. Thank you

 

[HearMyPrayers]

hang in there hun its not an easy road but its worth it