TTC #2 after infertility for #1 - any others out there

[Bluebellsfortwo]

Hi all! Just wondering if there are others like me who are struggling with infertility for a second time.

Bit of background, I'm very lucky to have a 2 year old, who took 4 years plus one round of IVF to conceive due to male factor infertility.

Since she was born, we haven't used any form of protection. We were both hoping we would be one of those to fall pregnant naturally after infertility, like so many others I've seen. Well, it obviously hasn't happened and 2 years later I feel embarrassed even thinking that would happen lol.

Anyway, we are back on the TTC train properly now. Last cycle was the first cycle properly tracking etc and the BFN really stung. Anyone else out there?

Not me, but I've seen threads with people in a similar position

For example here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/infertility/4770341-ivf-sibling-round-support

Its true some couples who have gone through unexplained infertility and had to go through ivf to conceive have then gone on and actually fell pregnant by accident naturally but I think unfortunately this is the exception not the rule. Some people just needed a hormone boost so it all just depends on the individual circumstances. For most people they will need to undergo ivf treatment to conceive again.