Just turned 43 and only just starting IVF

[Kiers27]

Hey Ladies,

I turned 43 last month ... I have been trying to get onto IVF for the last 2 years but for one reason or another (health things mainly) this has not been possible ...

Looking to hear from any older ladies (where success rates are lower) ... as I am on Day 4 and feeling the need to hear positivity ... 👌🏻😬 xx

[Emmaxxx]

Hey!! How are you? I’m 40 and just finished our last round which was our 4th. We have used my own eggs and have just had a positive test! It can be done. It’s a hard journey but the ladies on here are a great help. Are you day 4 of injections or day 4 of 2ww? Xxx

[Kiers27 in reply to Emmaxxx]

Wow! 1stly massive congratulations on getting a positive test ... how many weeks are you? Keeping everything crossed for you.

2ndly massive thank you for replying to me 🤗 ...

I’m only on injection day 4.

Did you have many eggs each time you completed a round of IVF?

I’m predicted 4 ... but that was just on the blood tests results so we will see.

Xx

[Emmaxxx in reply to Kiers27]

Thank you. It is very early days, only 5 weeks so fingers crossed when I have my viability scan on the 21st every is in the right place and growing nicely🙏.

So you must have your baseline scan sometime this week? You will see your follicles starting to grow!!

My 1st round I had 10 eggs -8 mature and ended with 2 blastocysts

2nd 5 mature and 2 day 5 blastocysts

3rd 4 mature and 2 only got to day 3

4th 6 eggs 5 fertilised 3 made it to great day 3 and had those 3 put back.

I have never had any to freeze thou which is a shame but I suppose you can only do what you can.

My sister in law was 46 and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 12 weeks ago using her own eggs.

How are you feeling? Have you started to feel bloated? Where are you having your treatment? Xxx

[Kiers27 in reply to Emmaxxx]

So lovely to touch base with other ladies on this massive journey ... 🤗 ....

Baseline scan was last Friday ... second scan for measuring follicles this week Wednesday .. will be interested to see how big they get.

I don’t feel great to be honest ... definitely bloated .. concentration is shot to bits at work and home .. 🤨 .. super tired.. feel a bit sickly ... and I just know I can’t do as much around the house right now as I was doing before the injections. BUT I’m hoping of course it’s all worth it ... fingers crossed 🤞🏻 House jobs etc can all wait 😉

You have been through so much and had so many eggs !! So happy that you have a BFP now ... keep me posted with it all, you absolutely deserve that.

My friend had 4 years of IVF and finally has a little boy now ... so it’s lovely when it works hey.

Also amazing news for your sister in law... so happy for her.

I’m with CARE in T.Wells. How about you? Xx

[Emmaxxx in reply to Kiers27]

I felt dreadful on the stims. I was a moody cow as well lol. Just drink plenty and the jobs can wait!!

We looked at that clinic lol. They were doing multiple cycle deals I think when we looked. I hear they are very good. My sister in law was with care.

When you have your scan remember that follicles grow 1mm in 24hours. Are you long or short protocol? Xx

[Kiers27 in reply to Emmaxxx]

Glad it’s not just me who’s a moody cow 🐮... 😝 .. 🤣

Short protocol .. 2nd scan for me tmw!

Hoping the follicles will be growing nicely. 🙏🏼 1st small step in a massive climb ...

You must be near me somewhere then ... can you pm on this site?

Only joined it yesterday. It’s been very helpful .. meeting lovely ladies in similar situations 😚 xx

[SunnyDream]

There are many women like you who is having their treatment for the first time. And you know, you have many chances to have a baby you just need to believe in that. I am almost 40. I have used many options and the latest one that left for me is surrogacy. I have signed my contract abroad and now waiting till they find a surrogate for me. I have had IVF and ICSI but with almost no results(( I had two negatives, one positive but mc. I have no chances to carry a baby by myself so that is why I proceeded with surrogacy. I hope it will work out for me as well as I believe that you will have a positive result too with your treatment. There are plenty of successful stories so faith makes wonders! Believe!

[Kiers27 in reply to SunnyDream]

Thanks Sunny

Loved reading your reply ... and you are definitely right about the positivity thing.

So sorry to hear of your journey so far and that you won’t be able to carry ... have they given a reason for that?

I will keep everything crossed for you that they will find a surrogate for you ... what a journey! You are amazing x

[SunnyDream in reply to Kiers27]

TNX hun!!! WE are amazing))) All of us who is here! And we are really strong because we fight for our future in spite of everything. All our efforts will be blessed sooner or later.

AFM - I can carry a baby because I have surgery in the past which lead to consequences. My AMH is low as well and I can't provide good cells.

[gemmy999]

Good luck to you. I’m 40, 41 this year, and just had my first BFP from cycle 5. Early days and a long way to go but it can be done. All the best 🤗 xx

[Kiers27 in reply to gemmy999]

Hey Gemmy, thanks so much for your lovely response.

Wow! Cycle 5 ... you deserve the biggest BFP for sure.

I wish you all the best in he continued journey ... I think I have a long way to go 🤪😊 xx

[gemmy999 in reply to Kiers27]

Thank you 😊 you might be one of the lucky ones 🤞🏻 it does happen quicker for some. My only thing I would have done differently was either pushed for a hysteroscopy on the NHS sooner or paid privately. Good luck xx

[Kiers27 in reply to gemmy999]

Great advice thank you xx

[SunnyDream in reply to gemmy999]

My congratulations dear. It is amazing! A friend of mine has already had 17 cycles and with no results. Can you imagine this? She is so stubborn and doesn't want to listen, anybody, she is just trying and trying, again and again. She doesn't understand that her body has no strength any more after all of these treatments and hormones. But she believes! In a few days, she is having her transfer and I don't know what to say, just supporting her.

[gemmy999 in reply to SunnyDream]

Wow, 17!! We were moving on to donor if this didn’t work just due to our age. But if I was 10 years younger I’d have more goes left in my yet! Thankfully at the moment I don’t need to try again 🤞🏻 But not 17. Poor thing! Maybe the medical professionals will convince her to try alternatives methods. X

[Noobs]

I’m 42 with a 4 month old. Years of trying, only 2 eggs produced, failed IVF and then I fell pregnant naturally before FET. X

[Kiers27 in reply to Noobs]

Wow this is so awesome Noobs. Such a lovely story. Thanks for jumping on for the post and letting me know your great news. We will continue to try naturally too .... Amazing xx

[Noobs in reply to Kiers27]

I had fertility reflexology after my failed round. Whilst I can’t prove that helped, it certainly relaxed me and made me calmer. It’s worth a try! Got everything crossed for you!xx

[Kiers27]

Thank you ...

Oh that’s a thought ... thank you. Whereabouts are you? Where did you find your practitioner? X

[Noobs in reply to Kiers27]

I’m in Scotland but I’m sure there will be some in your area. My therapist is amazing. It was good to chat through everything with her and I still go for normal reflexology now. They can tell a lot about your health from your 🦶. Even if you can’t find a fertility practitioners it’s still amazing for your wellbeing and a great de-stresser. Xx

[Kiers27 in reply to Noobs]

Thanks Noobs. Love Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿... will search for one here.

Have a fab day .. keep in touch xx

[Ljg72 in reply to Noobs]

Hi Noobs. Saw an old post of yours where you mention going to a fertility reflexologist in Scotland. Might I ask who, and where? Scotland based too and thinking of having one last throw of the dice! Thanks so much

[Noobs in reply to Ljg72]

Of course, I’ll message you.x

[try2020 in reply to Noobs]

Hi Noobs can you message the details to me too please! thanks very much! 🧡

[Noobs in reply to try2020]

Yes sure, will do. Just hope you guys aren’t too far away.

[try2020 in reply to Noobs]

Thanks! I'm in Glasgow

[Sunnydance in reply to try2020]

Hello - I have treatment In Glasgow too - can you message me details if reflexologist? Thank you

[Noobs in reply to Sunnydance]

The practitioner is in Fife but I’m happy to let you know if you’re still interested. Obviously I can’t say that definitely helped me fall pregnant but the relaxation side of reflexology is amazing so worth a try.

[WaywardGirl]

I turned 42 in July and am currently 7 weeks with a frozen embryo from my first cycle (when I was 40). I had surgery for endometriosis last November and gave myself time to recover before going ahead with another FET.

[Kiers27 in reply to WaywardGirl]

This is amazing news! Congratulations on your BFP .. lovely news.

How many eggs ect did you have when you had your round of IVF?

Xx

[WaywardGirl in reply to Kiers27]

I think I had 9 eggs, 7 fertilised and 5 made it to day 5. Something like that!

[Gerti2020]

Hi, i turned 41 in October, and was lucky enough to get pregnant after my first round, I’m now 27 weeks. Wish you all the luck in the world, miracles do happen xx

[Hidden]

I turned 43 on 12th jan and start my first try at ivf on Monday! Kind of terrified as feeling very old all of a sudden so it's great to "meet" other people going through the same thing at the same age, especially also for the 1st time. Will keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well for you and hope I can cope with all the hormones!! 💪😊