Step further than last time

[Gemstar20]

Hi ladies,

I am not giving up on hope. I was given a 5% chance of pregnancy, we were only expecting to collect 1 egg (or none like last time) . However, during egg collection the doctor managed to collect 3, all of which were mature eggs and fertilised which I was shocked about as the follicle sizes were 20/14 and 10mm!

Anyway all 3 turned to embryos, one of which is at morula stage at day 3, which they don’t usually see until day 4. My eggs were graded B and I should find out tomorrow if any have turned to. Blastocysts. I know There’s still a long way to go, but I’m overwhelmed that I got this far, I just wanted a chance as I felt the NHS gave up on me too early (after 1 go) we were meant to have 2 with NHS!

One more sleep to go and I find out if I’ll be having a transfer tomorrow.

I was on long protocol this time around, I’m 36, low AMH and high Fsh for my age. No matter what happens I’m happy that I have come this far.

My husband and I have decided if we don’t get pregnant this time, we won’t be doing IVF again we will be continuing our lives kid free and creating a new journey.

I have so much admiration for women who do multiple rounds of IVF, unless you have been through it no one will ever understand the emotions, heartache or anxiety you go through! But ladies please try and not let this overtake your life, sometimes it’s about taking a step back and thinking about your well-being!

If you feel you need a break or you don’t want to continue to try, or you want to try again. it’s your choice and either one is ok, if you chose not to continue you are not a failure, you are a strong woman and don’t let anyone tell you different!

Anyway , I think I’m prepared for anything which comes my way. If it’s meant to be it will happen, this is my last and only chance. One more sleep to go …. 🙏

[Beclp]

Go little embryos !!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[Skittles11]

Great news so far, good luck!

[jengi]

Wow! Excellent news. Keeping everything crossed for you. You are right it is a very tough journey and everyone deals with the grief and heartache different. I really hope for you that your dream comes true. Hoping these little embryos are as strong as their mummy! Xx

[Catlady101]

Brilliant news so far! Best of luck for tomorrow 🤞🏻 xx

[Star241]

Hey this is great! I am 41 just had my AMH test it is 2.9 I feel like the clinic privately funded but is NHS clinic have all but given up on me. Did you have to have a certain follicle count before they started your treatment?

[Gemstar20 in reply to Star241]

Well the private clinic I went to, wasn’t going to take me on. I pleaded and said I understand it may not work and know risks, but I want to try. They discussed and case and agreed. Lovely doctors and nurses , I think I’m taking them all by surprise with results so far. X

[Star241 in reply to Gemstar20]

I’m so pleased for you

[Gemstar20 in reply to Star241]

Thank you, more hurdles to get through, but I’ll take each day as they come xx

[BECIO]

Wow it’s amazing you got 3 eggs and all made it to blastocyst!! You are right it’s such a hard journey and it’s good to set limits! I just had a failed first round and cannot imagine going through this multiple times! Good luck and hope you make it to transfer and they stick xxx

[Gemstar20 in reply to BECIO]

I won’t know tomorrow if they all made blastocysts, but all made embryo stage with one developing a day ahead. But anything can change between now and tomorrow! I’m so anxious, but I’m more positive now than I was , one step closer .

I’m so sorry to hear yours didn’t work, look after yourself and do what’s right for you. There’s so much in this world to see and do, yes it would be amazing having a baby but if you don’t have a baby your life does not end, you start a new chapter , I hope you get what you want , best of luck xxx

[BECIO in reply to Gemstar20]

Thank you! Good luck for tomorrow 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌈🌈❤️

[Gemstar20 in reply to BECIO]

Thank you hun xxx

[Fertility2021]

Sending you best wishes fingers crossed for you 🥰

[Gemstar20 in reply to Fertility2021]

Thank you hun xx

[Hidden]

Yay… great news about the progress this time. Rooting for you and your little embries Gemstar 🤞🏼 💪🏼

[Purple276]

Hey Gemstar,Just wanted to say that's amazing to have got 3 Embryos - amazing work! Will have everything crossed they make it to blastocyst 😊I totally understand the emotional toil of IVF as we only got 1/2eggs fertilised on our nhs round but as it made it to a 5 day blast we went with self funding another 2. When we made the tough decision to do no more fresh cycles I actually felt a weight off my shoulders. Personally I found it too hard going for those follicle scans and the wait to know even if we get anything to transfer. We all have our own journeys and can only do what feels right for us.

Really hope this works for you though but respect for knowing your limit and wish you both all the best.

Take care xx

[Luna_79]

Huge congratulations, wishing you all the best for tomorrow x

[JoyfulStar]

Hi Gemstar, it was nice to read your post. Really love your positivity. All the best for tomorrow- I will have you in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾

[Bluedestiny]

Good look Gemstar hoping to read good news tomorrow, either way you’ve got this 💪🏽 x

[Elsie82]

Good luck xxx