NEED TO VENT and NEED SOME HOPE

[Hollybolly]

This little path some of us have to take is the most horrid of horrid paths

I'm a success story of patience & perserverance... from start to finish, it took us 8yrs, numerous surgeries & 6 full stim cycles to get our little man who is 9 months old now.
Many issues along the way too - but there is always hope xxx

The science of assisted conception and IVF is forever evolving & improving... specialists are learning more and more.... anything is possible

Have you seen a specialist that works specifically with your issues (PCOS, repeated miscarriage)? It might be worth researching one in your area and seeing them as well. (The girls on here can help with this xx)

I think it's important to take a break (However hard it is to do) after having such a traumatic year (mentally and physically)... in that time, maybe look at trying some natural remedies to help get your body back into its groove (Chinese herbs, acupuncture etc) - I used both of these plus vitamins/supplements from a naturopath alongside my IVf meds... it's important to be gentle on yourself too xxx

There are many incredible, inspirational ladies on here... many of us trying for anything up to 10+yrs... lots of positivity you can draw on here... and there's always much encouragement

If you've got any questions, feel free to ask away

[emc2]

Close relatives of mine have just had their little one.

They did IVF, then PGD, then had their names down for overseas adoption, and they ended up using donor sperm.

Don't give up if you want to keep going.

[LizLemon]

I'm so sorry for what you are going through. Our IVF journey for our first took two years, and it was the hardest time I've ever been through. And around me people were getting pregnant and it would just kill me.

I think the break will help, it certainly did for us. We had a big holiday and rediscovered each other and our life apart from IVF. Our next attempt was a success and I honestly think the break made a big difference.

Every IVF success is a miracle and I hope that these stories give you the strength to keep going with your dreams. Big hugs to you.

[Bronze]

Thank you so much for your replies, it means a lot to know that people care enough to not only read but reply with some inspiring news, thank u!