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I need IVF for a 2nd baby

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Organiccat · 08/01/2019 09:56

I'm just looking for any insights or experiences that fellow Mumsnetters might have.

I've been diagnosed with secondary infertility after trying for 3 years to have a second baby. We conceived our first easily. All tests are clear. I'm 38 so I've been told that IVF rather than IUI is my best bet.

I'm trying to decide whether to go for IVF or not, whether to do an IUI cycle or to drop the whole thing. My DH has told me he will support me either way. I'd love another baby, I always thought it would happen eventually and the realisation that I need help now is a bit of a shock. Saying that I'm fed up of TTCing for three years and in another way it's a relief that that hoping is done as it has taken its toll on us.

I don't want to have any regrets. I'd love to hear from any mum's who were in my position and to hear your experiences.

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Madwomanuptheroad · 08/01/2019 10:03

I was diagnosed with secondary infertility at around your age after trying for a few years - never had issue getting pregnant when younger. Ivf was not an option for is due to cost. I had a dye test done to my tubes and attended a Chinese practitioner for a while (herbal drinks and accupuncture). Had dc4 at 40 and a very unexpected dc5 at 44.

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