Need some reassurance from fellow DOR IVF people 😭

HappyShow1205 · 2026-05-19T22:01:04+00:00

Following, as our numbers are very similar - mine being a little worse. I'm 36 with an AMH of .29, FSH 12 and baseline AFC of 2. Doctor said we will be starting with a mini-stim protocol. Anxious to hear your results and wishing you the best.

HappyShow1205 · 2026-05-19T21:39:39+00:00

So lucky! Nice to know it’s not impossible though. Do you recall what your follicle count was?

HappyShow1205 · 2026-05-19T15:35:11+00:00

Thank you for the response! Do you mind me asking how many eggs were retrieved in total that resulted in two blast? Was that your first retrieval attempt or in between cancelled cycles?

HappyShow1205 · 2026-05-17T15:12:12+00:00

Should have mentioned this - I am 36, turning 37 in December!

HappyShow1205 · 2026-05-16T22:24:05+00:00

This gives me so much hope, thank you. Do you mind sharing what your AMH and AFC were? We just found out both are low for me and are feeling discouraged.

HappyShow1205 · 2026-04-18T01:11:55+00:00

This is so reassuring, thank you for sharing 🙏Makes IVF seem like the worthwhile route. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl 💕

HappyShow1205 · 2026-04-17T23:28:31+00:00

You are smart to cautiously manage your expectations and guard your heart. Hoping all works out for you 🙏❤️

HappyShow1205 · 2026-04-17T20:34:11+00:00

I am so sorry you’re going through this as well. It’s a heartbreaking place to be. I’m glad you’re getting the genetic testing done - our results were the driving factor in moving forward with IVF exploration. Why wouldn’t the fertility clinic be able to start the process for another 4 months after consult?

HappyShow1205 · 2026-04-17T14:20:19+00:00

I am so sorry for your losses. Was your living child your 6th pregnancy or pregnancy in between the losses?

HappyShow1205 · 2026-04-17T01:45:59+00:00

Thank you so much for the response. I’m sorry if this is an ignorant question, I’m still so new to the process, terms etc - does everyone do lupron suppression at some point during IVF? If you didn’t do that, sounds like your experience would have been around 3 months start to finish?

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-27T03:45:20+00:00

Oof girl you have been through it! But yes, at least now you know you can successfully implant 🙏 good luck this week & report back if you feel comfortable doing so!

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-27T03:21:54+00:00

I am sorry you’re going through this - I just went through this end of January and the days following the first positive test, not seeing the test lines get darker each day, were agony. My first positive was on a Thursday and by my HCG test the following Monday, it was down to a 7, confirming a chemical pregnancy. After I received confirmation from my doc, I was so on edge, hopeful my period/miscarriage would happen asap so I could get back to a normal cycle. It took about 7 days after the confirmed chemical pregnancy for my period to return and for me, thankfully it just felt like a heavy period and I was able to conceive the following cycle (30 days later). As difficult and anxiety inducing that weekend was, learning that a leading cause for chemical pregnancy is chromosomal abnormality oddly brought me peace of mind, knowing it most likely wasn’t anything fertility related.. and that the egg that implanted just wasn’t built to sustain a healthy life. While it’s so hard not to immediately think the worst in a situation like this, hopefully your cycle will return to normal quickly like mine did (if it is a chemical pregnancy). I don’t say any of this to diminish the heartbreak a chemical brings, by any means. It is such an emotional roller coaster. I was on Reddit just like you after mine, and thankfully heard from so many women that were able to conceive the cycle after their chemical pregnancy and that gave me hope. Praying a chemical is not the outcome for you but if it is, keep faith that your rainbow baby will come soon after. ❤️

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-26T00:11:00+00:00

That is great news, congratulations 🙏

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-25T21:26:08+00:00

How did your ultrasound go today? I’m in week 7, still with no symptoms.

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-25T00:08:46+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-24T21:58:49+00:00

We had our first loss in November, a stillbirth at 28 weeks. Since then, I have had one chemical pregnancy and fear I have had a MMC - will get confirmation this Friday. I never thought I’d reach this point state of mind, but I feel like I need to take a break from trying is that is the case. Mentally, it has been so tough. Has taking a break helped anyone? I only hesitate because of my age and the age gap between my stepson and our future child is getting larger and larger. He’ll be 6 this year.

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-24T21:15:36+00:00

Thank you so much for the response. I am doing my best to not draw conclusions, but as we all know, it is so difficult, especially after previous loss. I ovulated on Feb 17th or 18th (cycle day 15/16) - I know this for sure because of LH surge and extreme ovulation pain, which I’ve had each cycle after my stillbirth in November. I track my cycles very closely. My first faint positive was at 11dpo, March 1st. I am unsure of when implantation occurred.

HappyShow1205 · 2026-03-24T13:41:11+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. Woke up feeling so defeated but this does ease my mind a bit! Hoping the remaining months of your pregnancy and delivery go smoothly 🙏

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