Hi all!
I thought I should post and intro as I have started commenting. So I am 34 and starting my first IVF cycle in September.
I had done multiple IUI’s in 2013 and they didn’t work. We decided to take a break for a while. I went back to school and got my masters and figured we would give it another try.
In 2013, I had many problems with meds (Clomid and Femara) and was told I can only do injectables in The future. I have unexplained infertility but I do have some autoimmune issues.
Re: Intro- fist IVF cycle in September
You'll find lots of support here for your IVF cycle - you're in a good company
I'm 36 now, but I also did my first IVF round at 34. The whole process is a roller-coaster ride, but is so worth it when successful!
Clomid didn't work for me, so I went into inflatables right after the first failed try. I'm afraid of needles, but it's actually not that bad.
Hope it all works for you on the first try!
My story in signature spoiler. Children mentioned.
I don't produce FSH, so no natural menstrual cycle. DH has reduced morphology.
Summer 2014 IUI (with first husband): cancelled after almost a month of stims due to too many follicles
Time off to divorce, get back on my feet, find a new hubby and get married again 💑
March 2017 IVF#1: ~70 follicles, 13R, 10M, 7F, 3B = 2 PGS Normal (both XY) - no transfer due to ohss
Sept 2017 FET#1: BFP, Beta#1 (10dpt) - 253, Beta#2 (12dpt) - 528, DS born 05/31/2018 👨👩👦
Dec 2019 FET#2: BFN
Changed clinic, planning March 2020 IVF#2 - postponed due to the pandemic
April 2020 IVF #2: ~30 follicles, 24R, 12M, 8F, 4B = 2XY & 2XX, all normal
Sept 2020 FET#3: one XX embryo, BFP, Beta#1 (9dpt) - 161, Beta#2 (11dpt) - 519, Beta#3 (19dpt) - 7174, Due date 05/30/2021
DD born 05/23/2021 👨👩👧👦 - My family is now complete