Beginner IVF SMBC

[LouScoob]

So I decided a few months ago to try and start my journey to motherhood. I feel like I have to try with my own eggs just to know later on in life that I tried.

I have very low AMH, around 8/10 follicles and am 39. I have been reading on this forum like some crazed person trying to get the answer of whether it will work or not- but at the end of the day I know there is no point as what will be will be.

There is a part of me that feels like once I start this journey my life is going to change forever, whatever the outcome. I will not be the same person I am now when I come out the other side and it does scare me- has anyone else felt like this at the start of the journey?

Also does anybody have a good recommendation of a fertility councillor that they have used?

Not really sure the point of my post, just felt it was time to post when I’ve been reading so many of your posts, living in hope for every person that goes through this journey.

Thanks for listening to me.

[Stayinghopeful1]

Hey there,

I don’t have any counsellor recommendations but just wanted to say that I’m also a SMBC and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. It wasn’t easy, I had 2 failed IUIs, then IVF. 3 embryo transfers, the first was successful but ended in miscarriage at 8 weeks, second was unsuccessful and the 3rd is now a healthy happy 6 month old baby boy who is the joy of my life. The best advice I can offer is to confide in some family/friends to support you on your journey if you can. It is a hard road but it is so worth it. Wishing you the best of luck!

[LouScoob in reply to Stayinghopeful1]

Thank you so much for your response! My IVF won’t start till June because of time off work that I will need to take, but keep thinking if it doesn’t work how will I cope and move forward. And then the hope and wishes of it working but also being on my own. I’m so glad that it has worked out for you and have your amazing baby boy! I will keep you up to date with the journey!

[Tinkertinkerbell]

Hi, have you got a clinic and a package together yet? I think they usually have counselling available as part of your package- mine did.

Try to think of it as an exciting rather than scary!

I started IVF when I was 39 and had my baby 4 months ago when I was 43. I did use DE in the end. Good luck x

[LouScoob in reply to Tinkertinkerbell]

Thank you! I am going straight to Greece for my treatment as I currently live outside of the UK and having been told all the various things against me I just thought if I am going to give this a try I should really just go in with everything on my side. So I am not sure whether they have councillors in clinic but I can definitely ask! Thank you for your reply and so happy to hear your happy ending too! X