I think I missed my boat. Natural pregnancy after ivf

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After unsuccessful rounds of ivf where only 2 poor quality eggs were collected with no blastocysts, I moved on to donor egg and last year I had a beautiful baby from my first round but no Frosties were left.

I breastfed my baby until 4 months and 6 weeks after that I had my first period. The period was light just like it used to be before ivf and when I was diagnosed with DOR and peri menopausal.

I just had my second period 6 weeks after the first one but this time it's very healthy like it was supposed to be and in ivf terms it must be at least an 8 mm lining if not more. I've heard so many stories of women who gets pregnant naturally after ivf and I can't stop blaming myself for not DTD enough and at the right time as it looks like this period was my one and only chance of having a second child. I'm already 40 years old and have no more DE eggs left or money or emotional energy to go through ivf again but a natural pregnancy would've been so welcome. I am considering asking my doctor for clomid but I'm not sure if there is any point in trying. Just feeling very upset for having missed my chance 😥

It’s not too late for a natural pregnancy. Just because your period was heavier this time doesn’t mean you would have fallen pregnant! It’s more complex than that. Don’t kick yourself or have regrets over something you don’t know would have happened.

Keep trying, they say after childbirth is a particularly fertile time.

In my case I didn’t fall pregnant naturally after ivf hence going for ivf again. I’ve been taking supplements and had some awesome healthy periods (normally they are super light) but it haven’t resulted in natural pregnancy.

Keep going, speak to your doctor and see if they would prescribe clomid. There’s still many opportunities left - the very best of luck to you!

Thank you @mowglika you are right, I don't know for sure what would've happened. Best of luck on your second cycle, I have my fingers crossed for you ☺️🤞

I really don't think you've missed your chance.
My 2 year old DD is a result of IVF and we tried for 5 years for her with me having regular "healthy" periods every month but yet still no BFP. I'm currently 35 weeks with a spontaneously conceived pregnancy 18 months after DD birth and 13 months after my periods returned, non the wiser as to why I've never conceived naturally at any other time in the previous 7 years. Infertility often doesn't come with rhyme reason or explanation.