Am I crazy to hope...?

[LizzieBW]

Hi Everyone,

I'm still recovering from surgery a few months ago with regular ovary pain so for one reason or another we only ended up having sexy time once on cd17 this cycle. Since surgery my cycles have been 32 and 25 days 😒

We have been ttc unsuccessfully for nearing 4 years now; diagnosed endometriosis, "resolved" hydrosalpinx and tilted uterus, on waiting list for IVF.

Is it absolutely crazy that I'm even counting our 1 time DTD this cycle? I guess this is more of a rant about feeling crazy than hoping anyone can accurately tell me my chances of pregnancy 😂

Is anyone else awaiting IVF and still trying naturally?

🧡

[Sayusayme]

Hi friend

Saw your message ,seems like you are having a good time ....😉

Jokes apart what I would say is to keep trying trying you never know how universe is working for you and me .

Any time anything can happen.

Believe in yourself dear.

And I feel your are gonna get pregnant soon ,keep trying

All the best

[LizzieBW in reply to Sayusayme]

Hi there!

Thanks for your reply 🙂

You're absolutely right in saying anything could happen! I guess after so long it's mixed feelings & hard to find a balance between not allowing myself to get my hopes up any cycle to then be disappointed all over again vs. knowing the importance of PMA!

I had a little read at your recent post & I have to say I'm so sorry to read about your tough journey. I also wish you well & hope you have some positive news soon! X

[Jaygee]

I am doing ivf right now and I only really stopped trying naturally last month. It’s been a welcome relief to not keep TTCing. I’ve accepted now that we will never have a baby naturally so it’s a weight off my shoulders in a way! Nothing wrong with trying but just keep your sensible head on and strive forward for IVF!

[LizzieBW in reply to Jaygee]

Hi,

Thanks for sharing your experience! It completely makes sense to me that you'd feel a sense of relief now. I tried to tell myself that moving forward we'd just dtd when we were in the mood, regardless of fertile windows but my focus is still on whether or not it may have resulted in pregnancy 🙈 maybe I'll get the hang of my new approach after a few more cycles 🤞

I wish you well for your IVF journey! X

[Love_the_mountains]

Just been referred for IVF after trying for 3 years with no success. All tests normal other than a very low AMH level. But we will continue to try naturally whilst we wait. I just need to know in my heart that we tried our best. Although I also accept it's very unlikely we will conceive without IVF. Good luck xxx

[LizzieBW in reply to Love_the_mountains]

Hi,

Thanks for your message. I'm sorry to read that you're going through that. I have no great understanding of low AMH levels but see many women on here who have the same so hopefully you're not feeling alone on the journey. I really loved the point you made about wanting to feel like you've done everything you can to get pregnant. I think this will stick with me so thank you. Wishing you well. Xx

[Noobs]

I fell pregnant naturally between ivf rounds after years of trying, an operation and failed IVF. It can happen😀xx

[LizzieBW in reply to Noobs]

Hi Noobs,

Oh how amazing to hear about you falling pregnant naturally in between rounds of treatment; congratulations to you! I know everyone's experience will be massively different but even just hearing 1 success story is a boost. Thanks so much for sharing xx

[Gem2410]

Hi. We’re still trying naturally, and due to start IVF in October/November. After over three years trying with no BFP, were classed as unexplained. You never know! These things do happen. Then if not we have IVF 🤞Good luck xx

[LizzieBW in reply to Gem2410]

Hi Gem,

So sorry to hear you're diagnosed with unexplained infertility. It must be so tough. My cousin had the same diagnosis & got pregnant on her first round of IVF, aged 37 at the time & has twin girls. I feel over the moon for her but can't relate so much as my diagnosis is wildly different but wanted to share the story just in case it sent you some hope.

Good to know that you're also still trying naturally. You really don't have long at all now to wait for your IVF appointment - amazing! Wishing you loads of luck xx