Tell me your IVF story

I am 39 y/o trying to conceive with hubby who is 48. We did a tubal reversal in Nov of 17. We have failed to become pregnant. Never thought we would consider IVF due to cost. Now we have a consult next week and the more research I do and educated I become, the more excited I get. Of course nervous and anxious as well. Tell me your story. How many cycles did you do? How many embryos did you transfer at a time? Did you do fresh or frozen? I am wanting to hear your struggles and successes. Thank you in advance for sharing.