Feeling disappointed

[Owengle123]

Hi guys,

Just hoping for a little encouragement! I feel really disappointed today after my day 9 stims scan. Only 2 follicles on my left ovary (that are huge apparently) and 4 on my right. EC due next week.

I’m on the max dose of meriofert 450 and I have fewer follicles than my last failed ICSI cycle.

Just feel this is never going to happen for me now I’m 41 ☹️

[Franco81]

Don’t give up hope just yet. On my third full cycle I only had 3 follicles altogether on my first stims scan (any less and they would have cancelled the cycle). It was less than my previous failed cycles but I ended up with twins!!

Good luck xx

[Owengle123 in reply to Franco81]

Thank you so much for replying 💗 what an amazing outcome! I just feel frustrated that my old ovaries are giving up the ghost when I got more on our last NHS cycle last year but you’ve given me a glimmer of hope this morning, so thank you! X

[Franco81 in reply to Owengle123]

Ah I’m so glad. I felt the same initially, it felt as though my response was getting worse and if it hadn’t worked before then surely it would be less likely as time went on. But that wasn’t the case at all and I now really believe that it’s mainly down to luck.

I really hope it all works out for you this time 🤞🏻🍀

X

[Owengle123 in reply to Franco81]

Thanks again!It’s so useful to get a different perspective from someone who’s been there already.

It can feel so isolating going through this journey particularly at the minute with covid. So thank goodness for this forum! X

[Franco81 in reply to Owengle123]

Ah it really is so isolating, I couldn’t have carried on without this forum and knowing there were people who really understand. I know everyone’s experience is slightly different but sometimes you just need a little help to find some hope xx

[Owengle123 in reply to Franco81]

Well fingers crossed another 24 hours of jabbing myself with needles will result in a couple more follicles for tomorrow’s scan 🤞🏻 Xx

[Franco81 in reply to Owengle123]

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Fertilityjourney]

Hang on in there. I'm 41 and we have to believe! 💕 You're going through to EC so that's encouraging... Fingers crossed all goes well. Xx

[Owengle123 in reply to Fertilityjourney]

Thank you. I feel pretty low again this evening (probably the hormones!) so thanks for your comment. Means a lot 💗 xx

[Fertilityjourney in reply to Owengle123]

No problem. This is a tough journey and it's like holding your breath at different steps as it's so worrying and emotional. But in reality we only need that one special egg - we WILL get there!

Hope you have a relaxing, chocolate filled evening ! Xx

[jengi]

You have 6 follicles!!!!! I would say this is really good news! I'lll keep everything crossed for you! Keep us posted.

[Owengle123]

Thanks guys! Had a bath and feeling a bit better already. It’s a tough old slog but I’m so grateful for the positive comments on the forum.

Only people here could possibly understand this rollercoaster of a journey 💗 will keep you posted 🤞🏻 Xx

[Owengle123]

Feeling much more positive this morning 😊 x4 follicles over 17mm and a cluster of 4 at 13mm, so EC Monday hopefully 🤞🏻

Thanks for the positive words. You have no idea how much you’ve helped 💗 xx