How do you do it, because I’m at an all time low.

It can be excruciating and painful. I’ve been on my fertility journey for 8 years. The first time the IUI failed I felt so low. I took some time off before trying 7 more IUI cycles. We moved on to IVF and got pregnant, twice. Both ended in miscarriage. We are at the end of another IVF cycle and will transfer an embryo hopefully next week. At some point I just had to let go and trust that the Lord is orchestrating all of this. I may not ever understand “why” we’ve been through all of this but God makes no mistakes. So I keep rolling with the punches and what a ride it has been. Keep going until it no longer feels right. This is the last time for me. I told the RE I have to get off this baby train, hopefully with a baby but if not that’s okay. Good luck!

I’ve just had my positive result from after my third cycle of IUI. Going today to confirm (hopefully!) that my levels are doubling. We planned on moving straight on to IVF (were due to have the treatment talk and possibly first scan today, but long story short, I ended up taking two more tests after telling the clinic I wasn’t pregnant). It can happen. But you never know with IUI and the success rates are lower than with IVF. That doesn’t mean it can’t happen though. It helped me to think of the first one as being a practise run. And I’d decide beforehand how many rounds you’re willing to try. Wishing you all the luck in the world

Good luck honey. I know how hard it can be. My husband and I are going to try ivf in about June because we have a couple we are close to who went through fertility treatments and they spent a lot of money on iui that weren’t successful and ended up doing IVF and first round was successful for them. They said don’t waste your money on iui and go straight for the IVF. I know IVF is expensive that’s why my husband and I are waiting but just know you are not alone.

I’m coming up on two years, one year trying with fertility meds. It’s hard. The only thing keeping me going is the hope that maybe this month will finally be the month it works. It sucks. And it’s hard to talk to anyone. I have a friend going through the same thing as me, so we can vent to each other. But other than her, I really just don’t even talk about it. That’s the only way I can deal with it.

Well my ultrasound showed eggs on both sides this morning which is more than last month. Last month I only had 2 on my left side. Thank you ladies I feel much better today.

My blood test is actually scheduled for tomorrow morning so I’ll be able to talk more with them. I was on a cruise all last week that’s why it’s scheduled so far out. I know none of this is guaranteed, but my doctors were so confident on IUI day. Unfortunately (or fortunately if it does work)my insurance requires 6 rounds of IUI’s before we can move onto IVF. Our doc did say after 3 we would regroup and discuss options further. Not sure if he will want to switch meds or anything until tomorrow. Thanks ladies I’ll keep you posted. My apt is at 9am tomorrow morning

I’m so sorry. It’s such a agonizing journey. Is your RE willing to add in any new meds for the next cycle?