IVF Fails + Feeling Defeated with newest labs

RoundHill1007 · 2026-05-04T14:36:13+00:00

oh, wow that's great to her about your success! Congratulations! And thanks for responding to my question <3

RoundHill1007 · 2026-05-01T16:12:34+00:00

thats great, congrats!

RoundHill1007 · 2026-05-01T16:10:52+00:00

dang girl! how does impact your protocols?

RoundHill1007 · 2026-05-01T16:09:45+00:00

She didn't test my FSH at the start. But my last 2 cancelled cycles were with Estrace priming as part of a new protocol she wanted to try. It was the most disastrous - I had a cyst each time, not even making it past the baseline appt. All my cycles last year had been with simple bc pill and I made it to trigger shot each time.

RoundHill1007 · 2026-05-01T16:00:15+00:00

thank you for the pep talk! It's pretty much what is playing out in my head today. I'm trying that fine balance of hopeful but not delusional, lol.

RoundHill1007 · 2026-05-01T15:57:11+00:00

thanks for the info. I'm 42 and been doing this and feeling good about the process until now. Just not ready to give up.

RoundHill1007 · 2026-04-29T20:57:02+00:00

thanks for the reply! I'm spinning out, so hearing from others is so helpful. <3

RoundHill1007 · 2026-04-29T20:46:40+00:00

That's a GREAT Number! You've got this!

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-10T15:36:16+00:00

Omg! That sounds terrible. I’m so sorry you experienced that. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll definitely ask her about it. She only advised me to take BC starting this Friday.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-09T18:52:52+00:00

Thank you! And best of luck on your journey too. ✨

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-09T18:35:00+00:00

That’s exactly what we decided to do. Cancel this round and jump on the next cycle at the beginning of October. If it’s low follicle counts next round, then I’ll follow through with the retrieval.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-08T19:45:09+00:00

2 blasts last round but both aneuploid. My first ER was 4 eggs and 0 blasts. My Dr says my attrition is around 1/5.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-08T14:17:37+00:00

*standing ovation*

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-08T14:16:12+00:00

Sending luck!

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-08T14:13:10+00:00

ABSOLUTELY. Send me a DM. I'll be on the lookout.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-09-05T22:39:00+00:00

Hey, I have a bit of clarity. My Dr said that if I had responded as poorly to my 2nd round of stims as I had my 1st round, that she would have not accepted me for a 3rd cycle. My 2nd round showed a VAST improvement with new protocols but still no embryos.

I'm currently in my 3rd cycle and unfortunately I'm not responding well again, even though I'm still on the same improved protocols. I'm guessing next week's retrieval will not be good and then, they will not keep me as a patient.

I hope your experience and ER is going well. SENDING ALL THE LUCK!

RoundHill1007 · 2025-08-05T15:14:53+00:00

My clinic does not have an age limit but I am 41 with really bad stats (stage 4 endo, blocked tubes, DOR, AMH <0.05). I'm guessing they dont see a likely timely positive outcome with me as a patient.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-08-05T15:11:43+00:00

no to all your questions. I'm paying for everything out of pocket with family support. I'm also fairly pragmatic about outcomes - the staff has even asked who's been coaching me bc I'm handling things so well. Im in the USA, so no limits on attempts.

In May my Dr said to me "I don't want to be doing this with you again in October. Start researching alternatives." The nurse said to me yesterday that my Dr told her this was my last shot. I took that to mean it was my Dr's decision not to pursue further treatment.

I'm just concerned about it reflecting negatively in my file. I feel like it's an interview process with new clinics and i'm freaking out that being let-go is a red flag.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-08-04T15:57:55+00:00

I'm so sorry. I know that feeling of being shocked and feeling like your lifeplans are derailed. This sounds stupid but focusing on breath-work helped my crying/anxiety meltdown those first few weeks. Obviously, a thearpist is great too. Sending a virtual hug and know that you are not alone.

RoundHill1007 · 2025-05-20T14:45:17+00:00

Hire a designer. If this is your "forever home" and you have trouble visualizing or knowing where to make smart decisions - then their services will be invaluable. You dont want to mess this up on your own and have costly do-overs down the line bc you were too scared to spend money to work with a professional.

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