Success stories needed

[PM3003]

Hi all! Really needing to hear some success stories 🤞🤞🤞 if anyone is willing to share theirs?

We originally got pregnant in 2018 which ended in miscarriage at 12 weeks. We then couldn’t conceive and started IVF in 2021 (COVID held us back). Our first cycle produced 2 embryos. The fresh transfer worked but then I found out I had a missed miscarriage at 8 weeks. I then had a FET which worked but then I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks. After this we had another fresh cycle which got cancelled the day before my egg retrieval because I had a positive covid test. We’ve since had another fresh round of treatment and got 3 embryos. The first 2 didn’t work. I am currently waiting for my next FET for the 3rd embryo this week. I’m trying so hard to be positive but as you all know, it’s really hard! I just could really do with a success story from someone who has been through something similar. When I google this, I get articles such as ‘life without children’ or on adoption. Neither are options I’m ready for as I’m not ready To give up on my dream to carry my own child.

Thanks for reading xxx

[Boo718]

hello how are you? Sorry you’re going through this. The journey is sooo tough. Have you had the embryos tested for chromosome abnormalities? We had a batch of embryos and we were transferring and they weren’t working. Chemicals …… bfns. Turned out when they were tested they were all abnormal so none of them would have worked. We were so glad we got them checked as it saved the heartache of more transfers xxx

[DolphinJ]

Aw, it is so hard. I almost gave up. It was my 5th transfer after a few years and 1 early miscarriage that finally worked. Don't give up! 🤗

[PM3003 in reply to DolphinJ]

thank you! This is what I needed to hear!

[AracLl]

So sorry to hear of your losses.IV F can be so cruel. I suffered two early miscarriages as-well. Due to my age,the NHS were willing to test me for any conditions I may have that could have been contributing to the early losses ( they usually only test after three miscarriages).

I was found to have two blood clotting conditions. If you've not already had these tests done,please request them. They check for thyroid problems,lupus ,blood clotting conditions etc

As the other post mentioned,you can also have your embryos tested.

My private clinic changed my protocol,advised me to take Q10 and omega 3 and the quality (although not quantity ) of my eggs improved. My little girl is now three months old (fifth transfer).

Wishing you all the best x

[PM3003 in reply to AracLl]

thank you - it’s so good to hear success stories. I should have said - I have had the tests done for recurrent miscarriages and they didn’t find any reasons. Thanks for replying.

[pink_lemon]

Hello, I am sorry your journey is so difficult. I had two miscarriages too before starting ivf. I believe 3 early miscarriages classify as recurrent loss and further investigation should be done before you transfer more embryos. I would be looking for a recurrent miscarriage consultant to speak to. All the best xxx

[PM3003 in reply to pink_lemon]

thanks you - I should have added in my original post that I have had testing done and they couldn’t find an explanation for why I had my miscarriages. X

[McQueeny]

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. My journey is a bit different, so may not be helpful, but I have a good friend who went through 6 embryos transfers - 3 BFNs, 3 early miscarriages (within first 10 weeks). Then embryo no. 7 gave her a gorgeous and healthy little boy!! So it can definitely happen, don’t lose hope 🍀💫

[PM3003 in reply to McQueeny]

thank you! This is exactly what I needed to hear! X

[PM3003]

thank you all for your responses - I really appreciate them! Fingers crossed for this one! Xxx