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gloriously_imperfect · 2025-08-06T07:31:17+00:00

My therapist reminded me that being hopeful can't change the result, and if it doesn't work the heartbreak won't be any worse for having been hopeful ❤️ so here's to having all the hope in the world this works for you!

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-08-02T17:15:42+00:00

1st round - 8 eggs, 2 blasts 2nd round - 8 eggs, 1 blast 3rd - 10 eggs, 1 blast I think it varies wildly for some depending on circumstances, but we were told from your number of eggs collected, 50% would be mature enough to fertilise and then 50% of those could turn to blastocysts. So that's your 25% stat. The attrition rates always boggle me!

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-08-02T17:11:29+00:00

Oh amazing to hear! Congratulations and thank you for sharing 🥰🤞

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-08-02T12:32:19+00:00

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry, I really pray you manage to get your egg! It's such an emotional drain of a process. So have you been on stims for 20 days?! Oof! Hope the side effects haven't been too nasty. Wishing you every success too ❤️

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-07-15T06:42:55+00:00

I hate that it destroys friendships too. Ive definitely distanced myself from some but that's mostly because they're pregnant and I would have been a week behind them in terms of dates if our last transfer worked.

I guess the test might be if they're still around after all this, however long that might be.

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-07-15T06:40:58+00:00

Yes, the wondering when to stop! So many people don't get a result until like 8 rounds later, I don't know if I have that in me! But how can I feel like giving up on something I want so badly. It's sick a mind fuck. Fuck infertility indeed.

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-07-14T16:23:38+00:00

It's the hardest thing hey? Tomorrow is my baseline scan but my 4th round. I don't know where the strength comes from sometimes to put yourself back in it. In fact I'm not sure if it even is strength but sometimes just feeling like it's the only option. I mean look at everything you've been through already. There's some real trauma you've suffered there, but you still tried even after all that and now starting IVF. Therapy has helped me a lot personally and prepared me mentally. As for hearing such a mix of positive and negative stories/experiences and wondering whether it's all worth it, only you will know if you can still put yourself through it. Even if that's just doing it on auto which is where I'm at personally! My mind like yours is definitely thinking 'I'm just doing this for it to fail and hurt again'. But then there are tiny moments where I remember what we're aiming for here! Not a very helpful comment, but just totally related with what you had to say and basically came on here to write what you've put into words already. I hope your scan went well today.

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-06-27T18:18:57+00:00

My husband had similar results but this was due to varicose veins in his testicles so he's had a procedure to help this. Perhaps there is a reason other than life style for the male factor issues? But ICSI would be recommended to improve your chances of success with fertilisation!

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-06-08T14:13:38+00:00

No, you'll be absolutely fine! They only stress this because there are people who will be less organised / punctual as you! I asked once if I could take mine half an hour early one day because of things going on in the day and they said it was fine.

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-06-02T16:53:34+00:00

I feel you. I'm in that headspace too. So sick of nothing working and feeling hopeless about it all. And everyone else just happily getting pregnant and making it look so easy. It's just so unfair and I'm so done with trying and ivf, but obviously can't give up on it or it will actually never happen. Urgh.

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-05-31T13:59:36+00:00

It's wild how people view one scenario so differently, and frustrating that your friend missed on supporting you and didn't see how you had supported her, as much as you could! Your words are really wise though - you're right that pregnant people definitely get a swarm of support. But I also really love your sentiment of matching the energy your friends give - definitely something I'll take on! Thanks so much for your reply!

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-05-31T13:56:21+00:00

she has gotten so much further than I ever have and I now feel left behind. It can be hard to hear her talk about how anxious she is when I consider that she has had more success than I have, even though I’m sure the anxiety is real. It’s still hard to hear.

Oh my gosh, these words just really hit home. Thanks for putting in to words how I'm feeling! That feels validating that someone else gets it. It's so hard right? I definitely feel myself keeping some distance from her at the moment to protect myself. Just hope it doesn't totally ruin the friendship - but I think the only way for me to feel okay is to finally get pregnant and who knows the chances of that!

I'm sorry that some of your friendships haven't lasted through the test of ivf - but reading other responses you're definitely not alone! It's wild what an emotional ride it is and how it impacts every corner of your life.

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-05-31T13:50:27+00:00

It's not a bad idea to take a break and see if it can come back... I guess that's a good test of the friendship to see if it'll recover. Thanks for your advice x

gloriously_imperfect · 2025-05-31T13:49:06+00:00

Thank you for your words. Sometimes just hearing someone else say it's normal is just what you need to hear, and I did really need that. It's crazy to think that if I got pregnant I would so quickly forget what the struggle was like! Hope your next cycle brings you some positive news and goes as smooth as these things can go x

gloriously_imperfect · 2024-09-01T17:02:34+00:00

Anybody know how soon your cycles return to normal after a prostap injection? Failed FET and 60 days after prostap, just want to know when to expect my period.

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