Deciding on what to do next

[Nik1988]

We know we are not ready to stop trying just yet. 2 failed ivf (one FET) have 1 embryo on ice left. I’ve rang and booked in ready to start and have another transfer in February. But as it’s our last one I’m questioning what next and in what time frame. We have done everything as soon as we could with each round But if this one fails we lucky enough to go again but be another full round so big expense, again. It’s doable in a few months following but are we just rushing into the next cycle??

Obviously we wanted this yesterday and we committed to 2020 only but that changed with lock downs ect. We know we can’t (don’t want to) go on forever. But if we space it I think we are putting other things on hold all the time. But is going into one cycle after another not advised?

[Jane8412]

Hi Nik- I know how you feel. It is a tough call to make. On the one hand I feel like we have already had to wait so long for something that comes so easy to other people so I want to start ASAP. On the other, I wonder whether some time off is going to potentially give better results. I wonder how much can the body take.I just had my first round of IVF in Dec and transfer did not stick. We have one average quality embryo on ice but I was unsure whether to go for a FET or back into IVF again. After discussing with the doctor at the clinic and based on my low AMH/AFC and the fact I would ideally like more than one child I have decided to go back for 3 cycles of IVF with the aim to bank some embryos. It is a big expense as we only get one round on the NHS and now have to pay but I feel like I am quite healthy right now and mentally ready to jump back in.

Good luck to you xx

[lablover5658]

Hiya Nik1988,

I have waited over a year between my cycles. I undertook a fresh cycle which didn’t work. Did not stick. I have 4 embryos on ice. Now after moving clinics I am getting ready for my first FET. I needed time.

The failure first time broke me. After the intensity of treatment. Working the whole time through the process. Now I think I am emotionally ready to face it again.

Everyone is different. Do what is right for you. Just make sure you look after you. Physically and emotionally!

Good luck on your journey 💕