Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Xmas. Whatever stage you are at with your journey I hope you can enjoy at least some of this season.
I’ve been feeling ok and almost positive but tonight it’s just hit me like a ton of bricks. After 5 failed transfers in the past year I’ll be glad to see the back of 2023. My journey is not as long as lots on here, and not as traumatic as some with heartbreak and losses. But tonight I’m really feeling that emptiness of not having that little person either growing or here to spoil. Not part of that scenario or part of the out celebrating Xmas eve is making me feel totally out in no man’s land.
Sorry for the rant/depressing post, but nobody else really gets it like you amazing bunch on this forum.
I’m lucky I have family and a lovely nephew who’s experiencing his first Xmas excitement, and I can’t wait to see him tomorrow.
So tomorrow I will put my big girl pants on and enjoy what the day brings. X
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Hi Doodlebug. Merry Christmas to you too. I’m so sorry to hear about all you’ve experienced in 2023- the year hasn’t been kind to you at all. However, here you are, ready to face the day tomorrow and looking forward to spending it with your nephew. That just shows what a warrior you are! I guess life is a strange mix of beauty and pain. I hope 2024 brings you more beauty and it’s truly the year you get your miracle. I’ll be praying for you x
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you all can enjoy what you can of the day wherever you are on your journey. Remember a year can change a lot…. Miracles can and do happen…..xxxx
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely day but equally go easy on yourself. You are allowed to feel a bit rubbish especially at this time of year. Here’s to a better 2024 for. Xx
please stay positive! Am very sorry you are going through hard time but still play stay strong and positive. This year also been hard for me. As you know had failed cycle😭. Its very heart broken can understand your pain as well. But still keep moving and stay positive and hope for the best. A very happy merry Christmas
merry Christmas doodlebug!! New year ahead new hope! We can leave 2023 behind and look forward to 2024. Let’s hope it will be the magic year for all of us and that next Christmas our dreams and wishes all come true xx
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this time and believe it will work. You are obviously made of strong stuff. 5 transfers in 1 year is hardcore, both physically and mentally. You'll get there.
This time last year I was doing a mock cycle and had barely told anyone after all the previous disappointment. In January, I had the transfer and this Christmas I am waking up mother to an 11 week old baby girl.
Best of luck to you and everyone trying. Let's hope next Christmas is different for you all.
Merry Christmas Doodlebug23! You have been doing amazing and I have no doubt you will put those big girl pants on and enjoy today. I totally get what you mean. Christmas is one to split the parents from the youngsters and here I am, stuck in the middle (with you! At least!). I hope you can enjoy the celebrations and extract some joy out of life today. It is the least we deserve on this horrible journey x
I was told my first IVF round failed on the 19th December - my hCG levels were only at 9, so the embryo hadn’t really tried. So a miserable feeling at Christmas, I’m right there with you feeling disappointed.
But we have the strength to carry on. I’m positive 2024 will be our year - I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, with many sticky embryos for us all.
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all managed to have a nice day despite everything we’re all going through.
My failed transfer bleed began last night, just in time for Christmas. To begin with it wasn’t too bad but I woke up at 4am in so much pain! I spent 45 mins sat on the toilet! Eventually, the pain killers kicked in & I was able to get back to sleep! It surprised me as I barely had any pain after my first failed transfer. Today, I’ve had a little bit of discomfort on & off but luckily nothing too bad.
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1st IVF egg retrieval tomorrow
Gonna be a hard Christmas 
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Ivf #2 and work
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