This is the first time I’m participating in IComLeavWe, as my blog is not even a month old yet. Welcome to all visiting! We are currently in the 2WW after our 3rd fresh IVF. We have been trying for more than 10 years and I haven’t had a BFP ever! I’m hoping that I’ll get my first one in a week’s time though! As I’m quite an analytical person I thought I’ll share a comparison I’ve made of all my IVF treatments with you.
IVF # 1 | IVF ICSI # 2 | FET | IVF ICSI #3 | |
My age | 36 | 38 | 38 | 39 |
Stim Meds | Gonal F | Fostimon | No meds | Femara |
Lucrin | Lucrin | Gonal F | ||
Cetrotide | ||||
Protocol | Short | Long | N/A | Short |
# eggs retrieved | 14 | 14 | N/A | 5 |
# eggs fertilized | 14 | 12 | N/A | 4 |
# replaced | 2 Blastocysts | 3 x 8 cell | 2 x 3 cell | 1 x 8 cell |
2 Morulas | 1 x 6 cell | |||
2 x 4 cell | ||||
embryo quality | 1 x Grade 1 blast | 1 x Grade 1 | Both Grade 5 | 2 Grade 1 (8 & 4 cell) |
1 Grade 2 blast | 2 x Grade 2 | 2 Grade 2 (6 & 4 cell) | ||
2 x Grade 2 morulas | ||||
day of transfer | Day 5 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 3 |
# embryo’s frozen | 0 | 9 | All were defrosted | 0 |
Other medication | Prednisone from CD2 | Prednisone from CD 2 | Prednisone from CD 2 | |
Intralipid drip | Intralipid drip | |||
1 week before ET | 2 days before ER | |||
Ecotrin from day after ER | ||||
1 cyclogest/day | 3 cyclogest/day | 3 cyclogest/day | 3 cyclogest/day | |
From day after ER | From day after ER | From day after ER | From day after ER |
You might wonder how I cope with more than 10 years of infertility. For many years I did not cope – I was depressed, angry and bitter. After my first IVF failed I almost had an emotional breakdown. In that time I turned to God and I was finally able to give my heart completely to Him, and I was Born-again and filled with the Holy Spirit. Since then I’ve come to rely and trust in Him with all my heart. God has given me new hope, and I’m so thankful that I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. I have changed so much in the past 2 and a half years, and it’s all for the better! That is why a lot of my posts are about messages that I either had to learn, or I’m still learning.
I realy hope this 2ww will fly-by!! and it will be your BPF!!!!
Wishing you all the best for this cycle!
*iclw
Thanks for stopping by and visiting my site! I hope you finally get your BFP….10 years. You are a stronger woman than I. I did actually post that video on my FB page hoping some of my friends would watch and maybe understand a little better. Here’s hoping. Good luck…and happy ICLW!
What an incredible journey. Sending you lots of good vices and faith in your 2ww.
Happy ICLW!
~Miriam (ICLW #19)
You’re in my thoughts for this cycle!
ICLW
Blessings on you and your journey! Praying that the end of this tww brings you nothing but joy!
ICLW
Best wishes for this cycle and a speedy 2ww. I so know how it takes a toll TTC-ing, 12 years for us. Anyway hope to read some wonderful news soon. Happy iclw and welcome to this awesome blogging IF community these ladies and men are amazing.
I’ll be praying for the best for you this cycle. I am truly inspired by your perseverance. May God richly bless you and yours.
Happy ICLW! (#48)
I hope you get your BFP…Good luck!!!
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m praying this wait goes by super fast and God blesses you with your first BFP! Your faith is inspiring…you truly are a strong, faithful woman!!!
You have great faith, one that everyone can admire. I truly hope you get your BFP very very soon. You totally deserve it.
Happy ICLW 🙂
Wow, 10 years! Kudos to you for remaining hopeful and positive despite it all! I know that some days are harder than others. I’m hoping that this cycle was the one that will work for you and wishing you all the best!!
happy iclw! welcome, i hope you enjoy it as much as i always do!
I am very analytical too and this looks just like something I would do. I hope very much that this month you get the BFP you’ve been waiting for!
Happy 1st ICLW!
Hoping you see that BFP soon. Returning your visit from ICLW.
Happy ICLW! This is my very first ICLW as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Wishing you all the best for the 2WW.