Advice on round 2??

[MrsBlu]

Anyone got any advice on when they felt ready for round 2? Our first IVF/ICSI failed last month. I was quite proud of how I took it. It hurts, but I am not completely broken (which I thought I would be). After the failure, initially I wanted to crack on with a FET asap (we have one embryo from last cycle). However, now that a month or so has passed I am just feeling so negative and feel as though it will fail before I have even started. The last thing I want is write my self of before I even get going. I usually feel at my best when I am doing something proactive about our infertility so wonder if jumping back into another cycle will make me feel as though I am doing something positive, but at the moment I am struggling with whole situation and wondering if I'm ready to go again.... any advice on how to find hope againafter a failure Confused???

[GraceFace]

I’ve been there...and not very long ago. Our first round didn’t work either (well, actually we conceived but the little one didn’t develop properly). Round 2 has worked though and I’m currently 22 weeks pregnant. I really do recommend giving yourself some time off. We left fertility treatment well alone for 6 months, and I found that gave me time to heal. We booked a holiday, had messy nights out with friends, and did all of the things you can’t do when you have kids...like a sort of farewell to childless life.

Wishing you all the luck x

[MrsBlu in reply to GraceFace]

Thank you for your advice and for giving me a bit if hope that things can still work after a failed cycle. Congratulations on your pregnancy. Hope all runs smoothly for you xx

[Hidden]

My first round was a failure as well, took a year off to have some me time and look after myself rather than concentrate on ttc all the time. It helped so much. I'd say beat advice don't do anything until you're ready. To be truthfully honest my partner had to talk me into having round 2 of IVF and forced myself to do it, luckily he did get me to do it! I'm pregnant with my 2 from same batch. Take everything in your own time and stride xx

[MrsBlu in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations on your pregnancy!! I am glad I am not the only one who doesn't feel reluctant to do this all again. Thanks for your advice. Think I will try again in new year when hopefully feeling a bit more optimistic. Xx

[Yazlinda]

My first round of IVF failed too. I have had some time out focusing on myself and my health. As the last attempt left me broken and I was unsure if I wanted to do it again. I am now in position where I am feeling confident ...healed and will be trying again next month. I wish you the best. Xxx

[MrsBlu in reply to Yazlinda]

Thanks you. Really hope that I can find some confidence and optimism from somewhere. Wishing you all the very best with your next cycle and that it's 2nd time lucky for you xx