Had my second retrieval yesterday. They got three eggs and two fertilized. So far, this is the exact same thing that happened my last retrieval in January. Three total eggs, two fertilized. They weren't growing super well so we did a fresh transfer for both (and neither stuck).

Feeling a bit discouraged that the same pattern is repeating itself again. Probably will end up doing a fresh transfer for both of these embryos (again). I'm 33 with unexplained low ovarian reserve. Just sucks.

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Sorry to hear this, but don’t give up hope! Remember that every cycle and every egg is different... I know how you feel, I had three retrievals in a row and they all yielded pretty different results. One retrieval had no normal embryos at the end, so was pretty crushed and scared that it would always be the case. This process sucks, but you are stronger than you think, and as my friend who went through IVF keeps reminding me, all you need is one. One good cycle, one good egg, one good embryo that sticks. Keeping my fingers crossed that you’ll have healthy embabies from this one!

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Very sorry to hear, hope you are taking the time to process and heal. Appreciate that you are sharing your outcome with us. You will be a wonderful mother to a lucky child, even if your path wasn’t the way you originally envisioned. ❤️

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Have you read "It start with the egg"? There are vitamins you can take but you need to give it at least 3 months. Google for the list of vitamins. There is also yoga for IVF success.

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I’ve been in the same boat with two IVF treatments...3-4 eggs retrieved and only 2 fertilized. Both transfers were not viable. I started the vitamin supplements recommended in It Starts with the Egg two months ago. Doesn’t hurt to try the recommended supplements.

OP: My therapist who went through IVF process and ultimately adopted 2 beautiful children always says "She has never seen anyone who wants children, not have them. Just the routes may differe". Good luck! Adoption is challenging but rewarding. You may also want to think of getting a therapist to help you on the way of adoption and preparing yourself for the process.

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I just got the call we are planning on a fresh transfer for Saturday. Don't know if it will be for one or two embryos.

Lotta mixed emotions

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I know it’s hard, and the most frustrating part about this is that there’s a lot of uncertainty and the path is by no means straightforward. But I have faith and the community in this bowl has helped a lot — knowing that we’re not alone in this club that we don’t want to be in. Let yourself feel all the emotions, this isn’t an easy journey. Sending you hugs and lots of positive vibes for your transfer on Saturday ❤️

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Has your husband done a dna fragmentation test? Obviously won’t increase the number of eggs but may shed light on whats going on post fertilization. How are your lab’s fertilization stats? Is there a clinic with a better lab you can go to? Did they do ICSI? Have you both been on coq10 prior to retrievals? Best of luck with the upcoming transfer.

Well it turns out this cycle is not like my last one.

Received the call today that the two embryos that were fertilized did not make it.

It's all over. We aren't interested in doing donor eggs or embryos. This was our last shot at any real chance of conceiving.

Adoption is the next step. We will have children just not the way we had planned.

Very emotional and sad.

I’m very sorry to hear that. Give yourselves some time to heel from this experience. 😘

Although I cannot help you with the adoption process I’m happy to talk about my experience with a donor egg ( in case you want to hear). Feel free to DM me.

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