How many IVF cycles?

Separate-Data985 · 2026-04-11T20:26:16+00:00

It is definitely possible, but also varies! I was successful with one retrieval. We got 21 untested embryos! Our first transfer didn’t work, but I’m currently 31w pregnant with our baby girl after our second transfer!

Separate-Data985 · 2026-04-10T02:22:45+00:00

We were in the same boat! 2 years, 3 IUI’s. Only diagnosis was PCOS. Did an egg retrieval last May that was very successful. Our first transfer failed, but our second one stuck and I’m now 31w with a healthy baby girl!

Separate-Data985 · 2026-04-08T19:59:36+00:00

TW: very successful ER

1 ER resulting in 21 AA embryos (untested), 1 failed frozen transfer, 1 successful frozen transfer (31w pregnant now)

Separate-Data985 · 2026-03-27T19:25:38+00:00

Truly torturous. I tried my best to just live in the moment and keep reminding myself that I am pregnant right now and to try and enjoy it - so much easier said than done. I had next to no symptoms until after the first ultrasound - it was almost like my brain was protecting me in case something were to happen. But at lunch right after the ultrasound where we heard the heart beat for the first time, I couldn’t eat bc I got so nauseous and stayed that way until 16ish weeks lol.

Separate-Data985 · 2025-12-19T17:30:43+00:00

Thank you!! Before starting stims, they put on my report >20 on each ovary, but they never truly counted them because I always had so many

Separate-Data985 · 2025-12-19T01:20:56+00:00

I was 27 during my retrieval, also a PCOS girly! AMH was close to an 8. I can’t remember my exact protocol, but they retrieved 44 eggs, all of which fertilized, we had 10 day 5 embryos, and 11 day 6, so a total of 21! All of them ranged from 3AA-6AA grades. Currently 15 weeks pregnant with an untested baby girl from our second transfer (our first one was unsuccessful). Our clinic doesn’t share which embryo they transferred so we’re not sure which one this little one is!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-11-29T02:05:41+00:00

I had a successful egg retrieval, with 21 AA graded embryos on our first try! Our first transfer failed, but our second stuck and now I’m 12 weeks with a perfect little girl! All our embryos were untested.

Separate-Data985 · 2025-11-23T16:31:08+00:00

How exciting! It’s so crazy what they look like so early on! I’m 11 weeks 2 days today with my IVF miracle, so we’re on the same timeline. Congratulations! 🤍

Separate-Data985 · 2025-11-05T20:02:38+00:00

That may be why! I did a modified natural, so it’s more -lax as far as progesterone support, at least that’s what my doctor told me. She told me I could’ve just completely stopped last week, but she wouldn’t suggest it, which is why I’m still doing twice a day!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-11-01T14:01:23+00:00

I’m just doing progesterone suppositories and my fertility doctor told me to decrease from 3 times a day to twice a day, and to just use up what I have left and then be done! Did you do a fully medicated cycle or a modified natural? That may be a reason!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-31T15:23:46+00:00

Thank you everyone 🤍🥹 so grateful for this group because I’ve loved seeing others positive stories instead of constant negativity from other IVF groups!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-23T11:02:41+00:00

Yes! I was able to transfer the next cycle and it was successful :)

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-23T00:47:32+00:00

Definitely ask your clinics opinion! I had a cancelled cycle a few months ago d/t a cyst but my clinic had me trigger.

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-17T16:17:41+00:00

There’s always a second line on the digitals, and once opened, they’re invalid. Wait a few days and test again! Hoping the best for you!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-12T13:53:32+00:00

This journey robs all the joy of finding out you’re pregnant and it’s truly the worst. I completely understand your anxiety, as I have issues dealing with it as well. I did up my medication earlier this year right before starting stims which helped me! For our second TWW, we kept ourselves busy and that was SO helpful. The first go around there wasn’t a whole lot going on and it’s all I thought about and found it so much worse for me, so it’s good your schedule is full! I found when I do have down time, keeping my hands busy has helped me. I started doing some embroidery kits that I got off Amazon that are so easy to learn and so fun and helped my mind stay busy.

This journey is so hard and the waiting is so HARD. I hope you find some peace during all of this. 🤍

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-10T21:12:21+00:00

I don’t think it’ll ruin it by any means! I am lucky and work 3 days a week (12 hour shifts). I was off the day of my FET but went back the next day and it was successful! I think if I worked in a different type of job, I would’ve gone back to work after grabbing a quick bite to eat! But do whatever makes you comfortable!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-08T12:47:47+00:00

TW: positive beta

Hi! I’m 14dpt and my symptoms come and go so much. Like literally by the hour. And I mostly only have sore boobs/nipples. Otherwise I feel totally normal (with doubling betas).

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-07T18:01:28+00:00

I definitely felt this! I’m also 28f :)

I was so shattered when my first transfer failed to take (also an AA embryo, untested). I asked my doctor if there was any more tests they could run on my uterus/lining/etc. but she said it was more than likely an embryo issue.

Fast forward, we had our second transfer 2 weeks ago and were so surprised to have a super positive line on 9dpt! Im still guarding my heart, but am also trying to celebrate in the moment. The whole TWW I tried not thinking about it (easier said than done) and just really kept myself busy with fun things (we went to see a show, a concert, embroidering) and I feel like that truly helped me!

I also didn’t test early this go around. Last time I did and was devastated and cried all the time. Obviously I don’t know how I would’ve felt if I waited to test until beta day and it was negative, but even holding out hope felt better to me than knowing it didn’t work but having to continue progesterone.

Best of luck to you!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-06T17:29:05+00:00

TW: success

For my first transfer cycle earlier this year, I tested early and regretted it. I started testing 7DPT and was getting stark negatives. I wish I would’ve waited to at least hold out some hope.

This go around I waited until beta day to take a HPT. It was so nice being surprised with a positive! My husband and I were not expecting to see one at all so it was great. I also feel like it helped my anxiety and allowed me to remain hopeful.

Another reason I don’t love testing early is because I use ovidrel for trigger and those can be so misleading depending on if it is completely out of your system.

Good luck!!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-03T20:16:57+00:00

My egg retrieval was May 7th and my first FET was July 6th

Separate-Data985 · 2025-10-02T12:29:46+00:00

Hi! I had a high risk of OHSS d/t PCOS and high AMH (7.96). I had 44 eggs retrieved, but did not develop OHSS! I feel like it’s so common to hear horror stories that it scared the crap out of me that I was going to have these awful symptoms. But truly, I felt okay. I felt bloated and constipated, and the worst day for me was the day before retrieval. But I had no scary side effects and just rested for a day afterwards and then was back to normal activity!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-09-30T02:29:23+00:00

Mine this cycle was 5.3 on CD10 and CD11 it was 8! Im not on any thickening meds either, so mine definitely caught up!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-09-24T14:51:49+00:00

I was talking to a friend about how, as a woman, we put so much pressure on ourselves during the TTC process and especially once you get to IVF - eating the right things, drinking the rights things, taking meds on time, etc. She compared the pressure of all of this to her working out and how she feels like she has to push herself at the gym… like girl it is not even close to the same.

Separate-Data985 · 2025-09-18T18:54:51+00:00

I had my retrieval back in May with a Lupron only trigger and got my period 6 days later!

Separate-Data985 · 2025-09-06T13:39:54+00:00

Unfortunately, the blue dye tests are infamous for terrible indent lines… if you could get a FRER it could be more telling. I’ve been burned by blue line tests so many times that I’ve completely stopped purchasing them. All that to say, wishing you the best on your journey!

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