Wife and I have a follow-up on Tuesday after a successful extraction and two rounds of IVF. We are both thinking that she’ll suggest a third round of IVF.

As a man, being emotionally strong is getting difficult. But, sharing with her is getting easier at the same time.

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We had our beautiful, healthy, adorable baby (now 1!) via that third round of IVF. The first two failures were brutal, but oh wow am I glad we stuck it out for round three. If it helps, the statistics for one in three IVF transfers working suggest it’s pretty good odds. Wishing you both all the best, and this closeness you’re getting now will only serve you both well. This is a shared journey, and having a good partner makes such a difference!

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Just joining in to say our success came on the third round as well. So don’t give up hope!

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Your support means everything to her.

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We’re in the 3rd trimester with our first IVF baby, wishing you the best!

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Please stay strong! Talk to someone apart from your wife.
My husband and I are not trying IVF anymore after two cycles because he cannot deal with it emotionally. I cannot begin to explain my frustration - I carry the weight of the procedure on my body, the financial burden… all for his low quality sperm… and he cannot support me at all. It was me doing all the pulling. If it weren’t for our first son, I would have left him already.

Unfortunately our IVF failed, and we aren’t able to afford anymore rounds. So we are adopting.

I am sorry to hear you’re going through that. I wish you and your family the best ❤️

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