First post, new here

[Leii9]

Hello, im 41 years old and just had my 3rd failed ivf with own eggs and donor sperm as i am single. I am doing it in Belgium where i can have 6 attempts covered by health insurance, but the age limit is 42..... First attempt was in June, i started very hopeful but am now thinking this will never work for me. I only have one frozen embryo from this last try (First 2 didn't have any) , and i have a blood test and scan this Friday.

I'm thinking that with only 1 embryo what is the point of even trying, the 1st and 3rd attempt was with 2 embryos and the 2nd with 3 (which ended up in a 5 week miscarriage) .

I am feeling at my lowest and hopeless.

[AuroraXen]

Try not to lose hope 💕 I know it's hard doing this on your own, nobody to console you when attempts fail. But this single transfer could be the one! There are different views on putting back multiple blastocysts- some doctors feel chances can be reduced if they aren't similar quality (think the theory is if one isn't right for some reason, the body can reject both). Others don't believe that but who knows! We still know so little. That 1 frozen embryo could be perfect 🥰 Sending you big hugs xx

[Missfh]

If time is an issue to get in 6 rounds and you're getting low numbers each round I wonder if you have thought about embryo banking? I believe some women have done literally back to back egg collection cycles, then at the end of that have had some (ideally of tested) embryos to choose from for transfer.

I was in a similar position but without the funding for multiple rounds with my own eggs and I decided to switch to donor eggs (now 23 weeks pregnant). There are always options don't lose hope Xx

[VariR]

I only had one viable embryo after 3 egg collection. It was implanted and I am now 28 weeks pregnant. It really only takes one. Hard to believe this I know. I never thought I would be the one giving that reassurance as I am a scientist and tend to believe in numbers. But this journey is about faith.

[KediT]

hi I’m ne as well and just read your post and couldn’t just pass. I’m so sorry that the last 3 attempts didn’t work. Wishing you well on the next one. Just hang in there like others said it only takes one….

[Leii9 in reply to KediT]

Thank you , had my FET Tuesday, Blood test on 20th

[KediT in reply to Leii9]

best of luck will keep following your story. Im due for scans and if all goes well Il have my FET later this month.

[Leii9 in reply to KediT]

Thank you, will post an update after my blood test. Good luck with your FET