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Hi everyone. Just a wee update that i forgot to do. Might give someone some hope. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in August 23, 3rd round of ivf, only 1 viable embroyo left after 9 eggs collected. Grade C embroyo and it worked, (i now take little regard to the grading of embroyos) as i fully expected it to fail. I was 42, 3 weeks from my 43rd birthday with my own eggs. I was absolutely shocked when told i was pregnant, this was our last round, we were out of money and i just couldn't do it anymore.

Some things that might be useful to others but i really do think its such an unfair luck of the draw.

I seemed to produce a decent amount of eggs for my age, 21 eggs at aged 41, 12 and 9, had 2 failed double embroyo transfers and 1 successful. They advised me to do a double again with a 'fair' embroyo and a slow growing one. I declined this after my own research, i didn't want another double transfer. My instinct told me to give the 'fair' one a chance on its own.

Not sure if it matters but i followed sort of the diet of 8 bits fruit n veg a day, went no sugar or alcohol for 4 months as did my husband, i took zita west supplements and fish oil, but had done this before with no success but was v strict for last round regards alcohol etc, both of us.

Really not sure if any of this helped? Or just lucky.

Wee baby boy born by emergency section after a failed induction but he is perfect and i am still in shock that hes here! Happy to answer any questions if it might help?

Ps: I found the Aberdeen University ivf calculator very helpful to give me a more individualised success chance based on individual stats.

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Nabsal

very happy for you congratulations! Please pray for me as well. Still struggling in this journey

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PeppyMiller

Hi Starfire45,

Thank you for sharing your story, so happy it had a happy ending for you!

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Doodlebug23

Congratulations 💙 I’m on transfer 5, first double. Always nice to hear some positive stories!! X

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

Hi Starfire. That’s such wonderful news. Lots of adventures lie ahead. xxxxx’s for your son and a gentle hug for you. Diane

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WillowPark

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your happy outcome 🙂

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Rella22

Congratulations that's brilliant news and so lovely to read. All the best for you and little man

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Babyhope8

congratulations. Gives hope

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Nhagarib

Congratulations on your son's arrival.

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Daughterofaking

Beautiful story. Congratulations xx

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Weegran20

Congratulations to you both ♥️♥️👶

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Anonymou5

congratulations 🥳xx

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