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A sprinkle of Christmas magic & a dash of hope ๐Ÿ’ซ

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I read a post like this about 10 months ago and it gave me the kick up the bum I needed to change clinics and has lead to our first IVF BFP after 6 full rounds. So this is me attempting to maybe pay it forward.

When you are faced by failure, round after round it can literally be soul destroying. After our 5th round (not even making it to a transfer after removing 17 eggs) we were at rock bottom. What technically should have been a simple process (as I donโ€™t have Fallopian tubes but no other issues) had turned into an absolute shit show which now I believe more than ever to be down to our clinic and Consultant. After many complaints & a review with the leading consultant we were told that we had 15% chance per egg transfer (if we were lucky) and that for some people IVF just doesnโ€™t work and we probably fell in that category.

I just wasnโ€™t willing to accept that, I could see so many errors in each round & I pushed for progesterone testing, possible steroids, using aspirin but they just werenโ€™t interested. So, after reading a post where a lovely fellow warrior had moved clinics on her 6th round and fallen pregnant first try I took her advice and contacted her new clinic.

The comparison between the 2 clinics is literally chalk and cheese. We paid for all IVF but it was like going from a poorly funded nhs clinic to a 5* IVF intense bootcamp. No stone is left unturned you are tested for EVERYTHING, I have had more blood tests in this round than in 5 at the old clinic. It feels like they WANT to get you pregnant and honestly, it was such a breath of fresh air.ย 

So here I am, cautiously Pregnant ๐Ÿฅน saying to anyone going through this, we are not doctors but we know our bodies and you must advocate for yourself in this process. We are all warriors and we all deserve a miracle ๐Ÿ’ซ Baby dust to everyone on here xxย ๐ŸŽ„

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Awwww so beautiful & uplifting.

Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy โœจ๐Ÿ’•

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Orangeflowers

Lovely story, congratulations. What made the difference medically wise on this cycle do you think? Please could you PM me the name of the clinic? - I'm in a similar position, not knowing whether to stick or change after 4 cycles this yr!

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toOrangeflowers

I have PMd you โค๏ธ

Amazing news and so glad your hard work and relentless determination paid off! Congratulations xx

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply to

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜˜ Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

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Daughterofakingโ€ข in reply toCandlewax3

Thank you. Merry Xmas and prosperous New year.

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BECIO

amazing love positive stories and so important to have hope and to keep trying and not give up. I would also

Be interested in the name of the clinic! Congrats and good luck xx

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DG2022

congratulationsโ€ฆI am also looking to change clinics in new year if next FET doesnโ€™t work, if you could PM clinic many thanks x

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Applepie7

Congratulations thats amazing. I would be interested in the clinic you moved to. If you can PM that will be great. Thank You x

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Neece19

Congratulations! So glad you pushed through as i know how hard each round of treatment is. Please pm me the name of the clinic.

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Daughterofaking

Congratulations girl. Enjoy every bit of it. You shall carry to term and have your lovely one. Amen. xx

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toDaughterofaking

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜˜ Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

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Sweethear

congratulations. Merry Christmas have a wonderful pregnancy

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toSweethear

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜˜ Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

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Hewsef

Ooo wow congratulations. I am in the 2WW which I haven't got to before. Feeling very grateful but if it doesnt work I would be interested in the clinic name please. I have also been told this just may not happen for me. I have tried long and short protocol and now they are saying you are just a poor responder and should consider embryo donation. I just feel it in my heart that can't be true, so would look to move clinics next time. Thanks

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toHewsef

I have PMd you x

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Rhea87

Thank you for sharing! Please can you pm me the name of the clinic also ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ x

such HUGE congratulations ๐Ÿฅณ out of curiosity please could you PM me the clinic you went to first and then the one you changed to? I have friends struggling so would like to check. And all the best ๐Ÿคž for all the scans ahead and any other qs throw them to me x

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KediT

so heart warming, congratulations on your pregnancy. You are right we know our bodies better and should advocate๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toKediT

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜˜ Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

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Pkm4321

congratulations!! Thatโ€™s great news. Please could u pm the clinic name and the extra test you have had?

Congratulations! Could you send me the name if your clinic please? I'm 7 transfers down, 3 miscarriages and can't accept 'just trying again'.

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply tohoping_for_our_time

I have PMd you. Sending you all the love and luck in the world going for forwards. Everyone deserves their Miracle ๐Ÿ˜˜

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Meli_

Amazing, what a beautiful outcome. Persistence and having faith is such a strong thing to do. Did the new clinic also put you on medication this time? What new things did you learn about your fertility that could have impacted your chances of success? Please PM the name of the clinic x

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toMeli_

Yes I was on all new medication this time round. I think the major part of success for me was the focus on the drugs and monitoring after the embryo transfer which I had never had b4 x

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AD2884

Congratulations and so lovely to read. Hope and being listened to is everything in this journey! If you donโ€™t mind could you PM me the name of your clinic and let me know what tests you had and any medical changes on this cycle to previous please? ๐Ÿ’—

Congratulations - that's great news. I would be grateful for a PM with name of clinic. I am at crossroads after 5 rounds... another round or DEs. Thanks!

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Garden_haven

It's really uplifting to hear your story. I'm feeling very disheartened by my current clinic as to any of my questions asking them are there other tests they just say no. I'd be very grateful if you could PM me your previous clinic and the new clinic you've moved to. Merry Christmas!

what a journey you have had. So pleased you are in a good place after all you have been through.x All the best for the pregnancy going forward.x

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply to

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜˜ Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

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Bed12

thank you so much for sharing your positive story. Itโ€™s really important to hear them. I am very new to this forum and this is my first interaction on it. I am in the 2ww currently on my third attempt. Have also been considering alternative clinics. I would really appreciate it if you could send me the name of the clinic you changed to? Many congratulations on your positive test and praying for all to go well for you. Take care. ๐Ÿ™

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toBed12

All the best in your 2WW ๐Ÿ’ซ

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Annjali

congratulations!

If you can PM the clinic that would be great!

Happy you have your miracle although will feel nervous, soak in the happiness you deserve.

Could you say what you did different to the last cycles, as I am sure many are eager to know xx

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toAnnjali

I was on new simulation drugs at this clinic.

I had a mini op on day 2 to check for no cysts, endo or scar tissue and they did a scratch (never had this b4)ย 

But I think the biggest difference for me is the after transfer drugs and monitoring. Iโ€™m on blood thinner injections, aspirin, cyclogest, a progesterone injection and a steroid tablet. All of which is being monitored and adjusted every other day x

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walkingmountains

Congratulations and fingers crossed for a healthy pregnancy, lovely Xmas present โœจ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ‰โœจ๐Ÿฅฐ xxx

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SRA8

Massive congratulations. Sorry to ask again but could you PM the clinic please. Thanks and merry pregnant Christmas!

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RoRois

Congratulations! In a similar situation and debating changing clinics. Did your new clinic change your protocol after tests?

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Candlewax3โ€ข in reply toRoRois

They didnโ€™t put me on a definite protocol they did a blood test everyday and based on that they picked the drug type and level x

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Pos1tivelybaby

That is wonderful news, sending you the best for a healthy pregnancy!!

Please could you also PM details of your clinic? Thatโ€™s the standard all clinics should work to x

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Ubeeten8

Thatโ€™s amazing news. Congratulations! Would you mind please sending me the name of the clinic too? Thanks and Merry Christmas x

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Elleri85

hi, would be really interested in the name of the clinic, three failed rounds here and struggling to know where to go from hereโ€ฆ if you could PM me I would be grateful x

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Tamaa

Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing. It gives so much hope to so many people like me. I wish you all the very best, a beautiful pregnancy and a priceless motherhood.

If you can kindly om me the clinic name, I would be ver grateful โ™ฅ๏ธ

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R00kie

Massive Congratulations! Your story has given me strength to keep pushing. Thanks for sharing. All the best with your pregnancy journey. Please can you PM me the name of your clinic. Happy New Year!

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