We had two round of IVF almost 3 years ago - first round, short protocol, it seemed to take a bit longer than planned to get the follicles to size. They managed to collect 8 eggs, all fertilised, only 5 survived to day 5. One replaced and two were frozen. We managed a BFP, but I bled and miscarried 10 days later, just days before my early scan was booked.

Second round 6 months later, long protocol was used (and I've never been sure why), it was brutal. My skin is still dry and flakey and my cycles are shorter since. Again, 8 eggs collected, 4 survived, one replaced on day 3 however none of the others survived to blastocyst and ended in a BFP.

Our plan was always to at some point use the frozen embryos if they survived, then call it a day.

We saw consultant after our second attempt at ivf and he seemed confused as to why we did long protocol when short seemed more effective, which really upset us both. He recommended endometrial scratch and another full round of ivf.

It's taken me this long to feel even remotely ready to consider having another go and using the embryos but now I'm wondering whether we should go for one more full round or use those embryos that we're paying to store.

Any suggestions, stories or recommendations very welcome.