5 days to go

Hi All,

Merry Christmas to you all.

I'm Claire and this is my 1st IVF attempt,i'm going in on the 3rd Jan to pick up my meds and start injections,I really don't know what to expect.

I'm 40 years old and would really like to hear some positive stories as i've heard your chances decrease as you get older.

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

Hi Claire

Just like to wish you luck hun. I don't have no info. But the ladies on here will have. Happy new year trusting it brings you your rainbow. Good luck hun 💗🤗😘

[Hidden in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Thank you so much and a very happy New Year to you xx

[Emska77]

Hi Claire,

I am also 40, 41 in March. I went through 1st IVF end of October. Considering I have never had a positive test in my life, I feel my story is positive as it gave us hope! My cycle was successful in that we had a positive on test day, we were cautiously excited but sadly it didn't last. I think they call it a Chemical pregnancy. Everyone's fertility is different and you are not a statistic. I had a really good response overall, all signs were good, baby just didn't quite stick this time. I had 23 follicles and 16 eggs collected, all mature and all fertilised. I think anymore and I would have over stimulated! That said it is quality not quantity that usually counts. People can have just one follicle and 1 golden egg that works. In my case Drs were scratching their heads a bit, and could only think quality was compromised due to huge number of eggs stimulated at my age, as only 2 made it to a day 3 transfer. If I try again they will reduce my dosage even more I think. Plenty of people over 40 have success, so just try to relax as much as you can. Stay positive and keep yourself busy.

Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to Emska77]

Hi,

Thank you very much for your message and reassuring words,it can be confusing when you first embark on the journey,you are right all of us are individual and I shouldn't let the negative statistics get to me.

I'm sorry to hear that your pregnancy didn't stick,however your outlook is very positive and I wish you all the best with whatever decision you make.

Claire xx

[Jonesjp]

Hi hunny I can’t answer your question but just wanted to wish you luck with your first round x x

[Hidden in reply to Jonesjp]

Thank you very much for your message x

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I’m 39 and a half and at the start of my third round of icsi. I have every confidence it can work- my colleague at work had successful ivf in her early 40s, even though all her numbers on her tests were very low. Her son is gorgeous x

[Hidden in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Hi,

Thank you for your message,it's always good to hear a positive story.

Wishing you the very best of luck,let me know how you get on.

Claire x

[Hidden]

Hi Claire, I'll be 40 next month, and currently doing my 1st round (2.5 weeks into downregging), so I totally understand all your feelings. Not sure if we can private message on here (as new to this forum), but if we can, feel free to message me! xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Charlie,

Thank you for getting in touch.How are you getting on with the injections? I have my appointment tomorrow to collect prescription and to be taught how to inject.

I'm not sure how to private message,I only joined on Sunday but will see if I can work it out.

Claire

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hey lovely, got your PM and have replied xx