12 years, 5 attempts, 1st BFP...

[Karen82]

We’ve been TTC for 12 years and on 8 Nov I got my first ever BFP! I had to lose 5 stone for NHS IVF, we had 2 attempts and paid for 1. Low ovarian reserve meant if just didn’t work for us. So, we had some time out and then my OH was diagnosed with cancer, totally out of the blue. He had a major op, fortunately no chemo, and we decided we had to keep trying. So, lost a bit of the weight I’d put on, and went to a clinic in Spain for tests to join a Pregnancy Guarantee programme. £2300 for the tests, and they accepted us on the programme for Embryo Adoption (up to 4 attempts and money back if it doesn’t work). The cost of the programme is a lot but probably less than we’d pay for up to 4 attempts here. First attempt in Sept failed (I was devestated!), went straight into second attempt, 5 day DET on 30 Oct, blood test on 8 Nov had HCG over 100. Now I’m 5wks 2d pregnant, and I can’t believe it. 12 f*ing years! I’m having a scan on 28 Nov at 6wk6d to check for a heartbeat and to see if there are 1 or 2. I’m freaking out, worried constantly, but also full of hope.

Infertility is crap, it’s horrible. I absolutely understand the nightmare everyone on here goes through. If things aren’t working for you, keep an open mind and consider other options - but maybe take some time out too. We’ve found that looking abroad has given us a slightly cheaper and a different option - one we wouldn’t have considered even 5 years ago.

Good luck everyone xxx

[Core]

WOw what an amazing story! Congratulations xx

[SBeanbag]

Fantastic x

[everhopeful83]

Congratulations 😍😍xxx

[MrsR8]

Wow you’ve had such a difficult journey - congratulations Xx

[Kyell2]

What a Journey you have had! Congratulations! x

[EmJen]

Congratulations, what an incredible journey!💛x

[Lou7744]

Amazing news! Soo chuffed for you both 💕 xx

[Cinderella5]

Amazing news! Super delighted for you!!xx

[kirstyblue]

Congratulations!! Xx

[XxjustmexX]

Congratulations xx

[Sweets1]

Congratulations xx

[Autumnmoon]

Fantastic! How exciting after so long wishing you all the best x

[ashalez]

Bless you 😚 congratualtions xxxx

[AnnieAnnie]

Congratulations! This is amazing after such a long wait xx

[Rowly88]

That's fantastic news, huge congratulations xxxx

[runsoncuddles]

So happy for you, you deserve this! Enjoy each and every moment, you've earned it. Congratulations xxx

[baby2016]

Huge congrats to you!! Amazing story xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Karen. Fabulous news, well done. Diane

[Tugsgirl]

You and your hubby have been through some testing times for sure. Congratulations to you both and good luck for your scan xx

[Hidden]

Oh wow, well done xxx

[Clover5]

That’s amazing after trying for such a long time, congratulations! Wishing you lots of luck for a healthy pregnancy! 💕🙏 xX

[Lynne496]

Wow! Huge congrats to you both, sending well wishes for a healthy pregnancy x

[Fati8451]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Ekjones86]

Gosh you've really been through it. 12 years...I cannot even comprehend it! Massive congratulations to both you and your partner 😊 !!! Xxx

[Apples2665]

Congratulations! Wishing you a very happy and healthy pregnancy. Xx

[CC2018]

Congratulations. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy xx

[Shirazlover2013]

Congratulations on your BFP!! Long overdue by the sounds of things but I’m so happy you persevered and got there in the end. Good luck for that scam xx

[Shirazlover2013 in reply to Shirazlover2013]

Scan not scam!! Autocorrect fail 🤦🏼‍♀️

[Hidden]

OH MY CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a long journey you’ve had how brave you kept going. I thought mine was long at 7 years!!! So happy for you that you got your happy ending 😍 Wishing you the best with your pregnancy 🤰🏼 xoxo 😘

[Flimzee]

Wow! What a wonderful story! Such a long and difficult journey for you both. Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy xxx

[Jazmin222]

So pleased that your dream finally came true! You’ve faced every obstacle thrown at you! Amazing!xx

[Strawberrychaos]

Aww congratulations ❤️Xx

[aamiller405]

awww congratulations!! xo

[Dreamingofbaby]

That amazing for u guys!! Really hope it works out for u all☺️x

[Ap98]

Amazing news!

I’m 5 weeks too and I have the scan on the same day as you too!

Sending you lots of positive energy! Xx

[Karen82 in reply to Ap98]

Wow!! Good luck to you too, I hope it’s a good day for us both 🤞 x

[Babyjoshua]

Congratulations and safe journey into motherhood

[Hidden]

Delighted for you. Good luck x x x

[Dunla]

Delighted to hear your wonderful news. You are so deserving of happiness Xx

[Yogagirl37]

So glad that you have some great news after a devastating journey. I’m in awe of your resilience. Congratulations!

[Elynn]

Congratulations 😁

[Lucylu_88]

Wow, what a rollercoaster you've been on. Wishing you so much luck in your pregnancy. Congratulations xx

[Hidden]

Oh Karen, I’m so happy for you again and What a long and hard journey you’ve been on and I’m so very happy for you and it’s so good to hear your story and know that there are many different routes to becoming a family,xxxxx

[Saya85]

Aww congratulations !!! 12 years wow!

We’ve been married 9 years and I didn’t think it was going to happen either. With each positive step we take two steps back.

Just the news I needed to hear for some hope.

Enjoy every moment and take heart from the positive vibes xxx

[Rainbowhope]

Massive congratulations. X

[Smang]

Congratulations ❤️

[Karen82]

Wow! I’m amazed by all the comments! Thank you so so much. 12 years is a really long time andwhile it’s been really tough, I know others have had it worse. I’m so grateful for where we are now, I’m just praying it lasts! Good luck to you all, xxx