Here we go again :(

[Janop79]

So, we went to the clinic on Weds for a scan and consultation. The plan is to start treatment in the next month or so.

The results were not great but as expected - 4 follicles and lining on the thin side. I’ve decided not to focus and get to anxious about my follicles as it makes me miserable, very low and often sends me to a dark place

We’ve decided to do three cycles and go for ICSI and then after that we’ll decide what to do from there if it doesn’t work although my partner isn’t keen on doing anymore than this. I know our chances aren’t high but I really want and need to throw what I can at this. I’m 40 now do feel like I can’t waste anymore time.

The clinic has recommend three cycles due to my low number of eggs and doing the transfer after the three cycles. Is this normal?

Would be great to hear from anyone who has been in my position or has had success with low ovarian reserve or anyone who just wants to give some encouraging words. Trying my best to remain calm and positive but it’s not always easy as we all know.

Wishing you all the best on this incredibly hard and exhausting journey.

Jxx

[ttcemmie]

Hi lovely. Sorry to hear you've had a tough time of it, but good that you've made a decision as to your next steps. I think three cycles of IVF/ICSI is what's generally recommended on an odds' basis, and I think the chance of getting pregnant naturally (when ovulating) is around 30% also, so it's just a luck thing in general. How I wish it was all just scientific so we could all guarantee a pregnancy through this! I'm also looking to start ICSI (again) in the next month and keen to hear others' stories. I thought I would only be strong enough to do one round, but keep getting knocked down and picking myself back up! You're right; it is hard to be positive all the time, but 1/ you don't need to be! and 2/ we're here to pick you up. Wishing you the best on this journey noone wants to be on. Lots of love. xxx

[Mmmpudding in reply to ttcemmie]

Sorry to hijack your post but would you mind letting me know which clinics in London do a three cycle package? I am thinking of changing clinic so any advice welcome. Thank you x

[ttcemmie in reply to Mmmpudding]

Hi pudding. I'm not in London, myself, but the places I do know that do three cycle packages are ones that do it through Access Fertility, so places that deal with Access Fertility are probably quite likely to do 3 cycle packages. Sorry that's probably not very helpful!

[Mmmpudding in reply to ttcemmie]

Thanks ttcemmie, I will look into access fertility and see which clinics it covers x

[Janop79 in reply to Mmmpudding]

Create Fertility also offer a three cycle package

[Janop79 in reply to ttcemmie]

Thanks for your reply. So lovely of you.

Wishing you all the best for your next treatment. Hopefully this will both be our time xxx

[Picalilli99]

Sounds like you have a good plan. I also like your positive attitude, recognising how focusing on certain things can bring you down and choosing to try not to. I appreciate (from experience), that that in itself takes a lot. But you sound brave and determined and I wish you the best of luck with your luck cycle 🍀🍀🍀 xxxx

[Janop79 in reply to Picalilli99]

Aw thank you so much. I really do appreciate your response.

I’m really hoping that you’ll get a BFP! That would be amazing. Please keep trying to keep positive although I know how hard that is. Sending you all the luck in the world xxx

[Mmmpudding]

Hello Janop, good luck with your upcoming cycle(s), I think three cycles is a good way to go, less pressure if the first round doesn’t work. I think I will go for the same if my current cycle fails. I will be following your journey. Best of luck xxx

[Janop79 in reply to Mmmpudding]

Thank you! I really appreciate your response.

Wishing you luck also xxx

[Ketajean]

My only advice is make sure your other half has had all of his Sperm DNA fragmentation and morphology tests and make sure he's in tip top shape as well as you in the lead up.

We had two failed rounds of icsi and only just found out my partner has bad dna fragmentation. The fertility clinic we went through didn't even tell us about this test, thanks to my natropath we gave now gone from unexplained infertility to something to try and fix.

I wish you both the best of luck.

[Janop79 in reply to Ketajean]

Thank you so much for you response.

We have decided to get a sperm analysis done but I’m not sure if it also checks for the above so will definitely ask! Great advice.

Wishing you all the luck in the world also x

[Ketajean in reply to Janop79]

Definitely ask for the DNA fragmentation I feel like we have wasted so much time not knowing these facts but i guess this is how our journey is meant to play out so trying to remain positive. Would ve great to hear how you get on. Xx

[Janop79 in reply to Ketajean]

Thanks!

The clinic just confirmed that DNA Fragmentation is an additional £500!

Will let you know how I get on.

Actually feeling a bit low today perhaps it’s a bit of PMT as I’m due soon. Looks like I’ll have to focus on fighting against the strong negative thoughts today.

Hopefully you and I can both keep positive! x

[Ketajean in reply to Janop79]

Hello, happy Valentines day 💕 i hope today has been a better day.

Wow £500!!! We paid $150 here in Australia.

Hopefully you are able to find the coin, i honestly think it's worth the money rather than the what ifs.

Xxx

[Janop79 in reply to Ketajean]

Thank you! Same to you (although I’m a little late)

Hopefully! We have an appointment with the clinic next week so will discuss with them further then.

Thanks again for the advice xx

[Cinderella5]

Hey Janop! Lovely to see that you have taken the plunge....welcome back to the delights of IVF.....did I just say delights, well obviously not but at least you know what you're letting yourself in for! Ha ha ha Just wanted to wish you luck! Now that you have a plan, hopefully its onwards and upwards!!xx

[Janop79 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you! Yes, hopefully... xxx