No apologies OP, just wasn't sure if it was an idea that had come directly from your counsellor.
Okay, the reason your IVF was cancelled is important.
The clinic need to explain to you why they are not considering trying again with a different protocol. Are they saying you will never have mature eggs?
My first cycle was cancelled as they weren't going to get any eggs (just a few follicles which were too small).
This was with long protocol IVF and maximum dose stims. I went for a scan, it wasn't going well, a nurse told me on the phone that I'd need to consider donor eggs as I'd be unlikely to ever get any eggs. B h
Next attempt was short protocol and actually a slightly lower dose of stims. Still not great numbers but I have low AMH. I got 4 eggs of which 3 mature and 2 fertilised.
I've been to 2 further (private) clinics who have both said I can try again with own eggs or go straight to donor eggs for improved chances, but nobody has categorically said to move to donor.
My advice is don't just 'accept' what you're told, ask why, especially if you were entitled to 3 funded rounds.
That's the medical side, now the emotional side. Failed IVF has been so difficult to cope with, especially with the common misconception that it's a silver bullet for infertility. Counselling sounds like a good idea. I wasn't trying to 'butt in' on your family discussions, just throwing out there a few questions. If either of your sisters were to consider donating they and their partners would also be recommended (required?) to have counselling.
Re adoption, you can always find out more but they usually want your IVF journey to have finished before you can go on any waiting list. And it's a whole different ball game, finding families for children, often with very complex needs.
Good luck whatever your next steps are.