3 rounds of IVF later, and 1 embryo. Not too sure what the next steps will be.

This is a mentally draining process.

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It is mentally and physically so difficult to navigate, even under the best conditions and with a support system. It’s hard for me to talk about with anyone that isn’t experiencing it or has gone through it. I put on a brave smile and try to function normally but there’s nothing normal about it. Socially or otherwise.

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I wish you lots of luck in your next steps, they say all you really need is one.
After having 17 eggs extracted, after the whole process including PGTM genetic testing, I was pretty surprised and disappointed to be left with only one, but the transfer was successful and I am currently pregnant and I truly wish you the same.

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Just wanted to send some hugs your way. This is an incredibly hard journey to be on.

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One more than I had after 4 rounds 😔 praying for you!

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Thank you! Praying for you as well 🫂

I never had any success with IVF, meaning I have zero embryos after trying for 5 years. To my surprise IUI worked twice, but then lost the pregnancies due to clotting factor issues most likely cause the POC came out genetically normal. Yes, it is a numbers game filled with heartache cause you don’t know in advance if they are genetically normal with IUI, but it is really not all lost if failing IVF. I thought there was no hope, but was very surprised to get pregnant and I am going to try IUI again

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This process is exhausting. I was in the same situation and did not get the good 50%. Working on putting myself together again enough for one more try.

Sending love and prayers for your success.

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My best friend did numerous rounds of IVF over many years. They had one genetically viable embryo. She could not carry, so they got a surrogate when they were 42 years old. That embryo is their 10 year old daughter. It only takes one. Good luck to you. 🙏

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I wish you the best of luck and lots of hugs! I’ve gone through 4 rounds of IVF without a normal embryo (my last one came out aneuploid). I’m prepping to go into my 5th round soon. We got this!

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Good luck!

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Keep going! I’ve done 4. First time, I got 2, second 1, third 5, fourth still TBD.

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Nice I love when people encourage others

I agree. My husband and I are currently going through this process, our next stage is embryo extraction.... such a scary stressful situation

No I completely agree... my husband and I are trying to keep positive, we have had months of delay as our paperwork went missing due to the booking clerk being on annual leave.

I feel you. I’m doing my 4th now.

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