Can I hear some positive IVF experiences, please?

Cmartin6706 · September 2011

Hi. I'm a drop-in from 3T. Tomorrow at 8:30am my wife and I go for our first IVF retrieval. I'm nervous, but mostly excited and Nicole told me today that she "can't wait to get these eggs out!" Of course, if I was carrying two softballs in my "belly" I'd be annoyed too! I've been lurking on the Infertility board and read too many failed IVF stories. Can someone please tell me this might work?? I need to hear that is does and can happen. Thanks!

snoangel79 · September 2011

Worked for us 1st time (we did donor egg with my husbands sperm, I have bad eggs due to cancer treatment when I was 23), 3day transfer, pregnant with twins. Good Luck!

June0609 · September 2011

worked for us the first time as well, after 3 failed IUIs with injects.

Good luck!

krysiahamaty · September 2011

1st IVF worked for MH and I after 2 failed IUI's. Good luck!!!

MyHusbandMyHero · September 2011

I had success with my first IVF too

kthappy76 · September 2011

Oh, I remember that "get these little buggers out of me" feeling too well. We only got 10 eggs and 5 embryos from our retrieval, but I got pg w/one from our fresh and two from our following FET. Best of luck!

ladychicago · September 2011

We got pregnant twice with our first round of IVF! There is so much room for hope! Good luck!

phillygirl526 · September 2011

I responded to your post on the 1st tri board with my experience. Again, best of luck to you. Keep us updated on how things are going!!

sweetky_06 · September 2011

A lot of people are successful with their first IVF, but I'm not one of them. It took us 2 full rounds of IVF with 2 FETs, for a total of 4 embryo transfers.

Good luck!

TotallyLoCo · September 2011

My fresh IVF cycle was not successful, but my first frozen transfer was so I only had to do the injections once. Plus, I still have two frozen embryos so I'm hoping to get a sibling for this LO in another couple years. Lots of people have success their first cycle. Stay positive! Good luck!

steveandkim2 · September 2011

sweetky_06:

A lot of people are successful with their first IVF, but I'm not one of them. It took us 2 full rounds of IVF with 2 FETs, for a total of 4 embryo transfers.

Good luck!

This was us too - but just wanted to wish you luck~! Lots of people find success on the first try!

Cmartin6706 · September 2011

Thanks for all the uplifting stories and comments. We are clearly aware that it might not work, but we are feeling more hopeful about this one than any of our 3 iuis.

Thanks again and I'll keep you posted!!

DrRx · September 2011

So far so good for me! My betas have come back nice and high. We have our ultrasound on Thursday to see if we're having 1 or 2! This was our first IVF and hopefully our last. We will probably do 1or 2 FET in the future depending on how things work out now.
I was also fortunate to not have a terrible time either with the stimms or the recovery. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a picnic, but all in all, it wasn't that bad. I would psych myself out about it not working, etc, and then DH would remind me that there were still plenty of people for which it did work--why couldn't we just as easily be one of them?
Good luck tomorrow for your ER! And remember, your wife needs to drink TONS of gatorade or V8 and eat high sodium foods like chicken noodle soup!

bbakersgirl75 · September 2011

It took us 2 go arounds with IVF... but it finally worked! We did a 3dt of 2 embies, and 1 stuck

hayleydeee · September 2011

It happens! IVF worked for us on the first try (twins on the way). Plus we still have frozen embryos if need be.

I was pretty sore for a few days after the retrieval, and (you might not want to tell her this now) my ovaries stayed that big for a long time after. Just be ready for her to still feel uncomfortable.

Other than that, good luck!

JillAly · September 2011

My 2nd IVF worked for my son
My 1st IVF worked for my daughter

2 adorable faces for you to see - it really does work- they are my IVF miracles!

Mrs. Mo · September 2011

After 2 failed IUIs, our 1st IVF cycle worked for us ! I had over 30 follies that were measurable but they were only able to retrieve 12 mature eggs. Of those 12, only 5 fertilized. We did a 3dt of 2 embryos (1 embie died off before day 3 & the other 2 didn't make it to freeze). I know it's hard but try not to get discouraged with the #'s. It's all about QUALITY, not QUANTITY. Smile Good luck !!!

Crazygal7987 · September 2011

It worked for my hubby and I! I am 20 weeks pregnant today. Good luck to you and your wife. IVF is a wonderful thing. Just remember to pamper her like crazy! It's a difficult process.

Kitttkattt · September 2011

I got pregnant every IVF cycle I ever did. 2 chemicals, 2 sets of twins- 8 yr olds and a loss at 22 weeks, and currently 12 weeks now.

Glowconsin · September 2011

I got KU with the trips (2 embies) on my second IVF attempt. My first attempt was an unfortunate series of events that was really rare. I also previously went through 4 failed IUI + meds cycles.

GL to you and your DW!

wordslikeswords · September 2011

Our first cycle didn't work, but IVF #2 did. I had 22 measurable follicles and we got 9 mature eggs, and only 5 fertilized. But on day 5 we still had 4 gorgeous embryos. We transferred 1 on day 6 and it stuck. I agree with quality over quantity. If you don't get as many as you expect, do not give up hope! I would have never expected that with 8 total embryos from 2 cycles, I'd be pregnant with 3 in the freezer!

faydre · September 2011

We got lucky in ivf cycle 1 also

mystikaljess · September 2011

1st IVF cycle was successful for us.

OP- I see you received sperm from Fairfax donor bank, do you happen to go to Shady Grove?

mhollidayesq · September 2011

It definitely can and does work! I'm a 2nd IVF cycle success story, and I know of many success from my clinic alone...so I can only imagine the number of success stories overall. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU GUYS!

mhollidayesq · September 2011

Cmartin6706:

Thanks for all the uplifting stories and comments. We are clearly aware that it might not work, but we are feeling more hopeful about this one than any of our 3 iuis.

Thanks again and I'll keep you posted!!

You have good reason to be more hopeful...IVF success rates are much higher than IUI. Again best of luck to you guys!!!

mhollidayesq · September 2011

mystikaljess:

1st IVF cycle was successful for us.

OP- I see you received sperm from Fairfax donor bank, do you happen to go to Shady Grove?

Hey do yo go to Shady Grove? I'm a Shady Grove graduate!

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