2nd IVF

[M_Mariam]

Hi all,
I am writing because I need advice and company as I go through these hard moments. I have been TTC my 1st child for 2 years now and has been diagnosed with an unexplained fertility. Have done 5 IUIs all failed and one IVF which also failed.

My 1st IVF was perfect, produced 27 eggs, and transferred 2 blastocyst on day 5 (grade 5AB and 5BA). Unfortunately, I did not get pregnant .

The news was so hard on me I had to take a break for 2 month now where I started going to an acupuncturist in hope I can find any relief.
Now I am preparing for a 2nd IVF scheduled at the end of June 2009 or early July. I really need your advice on how to maximize my chances of success. I would also like to hear if anyone out there was able to get a success on the 2nd IVF after a perfect failed IVF.

Thank you
Praying for a baby

[Possums]

Hello, wishing you all the best for this next cycle. You will find many people on here at the same stage as you (in the general LTTTC thread) and many have had success the second time round. My first IVF cycle failed (with a perfect blastocyst) and I then had success with a FET (I ended up losing it, but there is a reason for that, a problem with my body).
It's a hard journey, and this is a great place to share the ups and downs with others who understand.
Acupuncture is a great help I find, and meditation. I also see a naturopath leading up to cycles just to get my body in balance.
Good luck. I know how tough it can be.

[Aramis7]

Hi Marian. We were lucky on the 7th IVF attempt. Every failed cycle felt like the end of the world.
I hope you dont mind the harsh truth: IVF is a numbers game. You have to prepare yourself mentally and endure as much as you can, so your chances will be maximized.

I read that accupunture can help, but there really is no magic bullet. My recommendations again:
- Get support (from your partner, friend, family, whoever you trust)
- Prepare mentally for the long run
- Keep youself healthy in all other respects (no smoking, drinking, etc)
- follow all the clinic's instructions and advise (e.g. my wife didnt want to take antibiotics when the clinic told us to take them. I had to persuade her to do so)
- Keep positive

Hope this helps

all the best to you