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Starting again after IVF & miscarriage

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fsr111 · 05/05/2024 22:02

My DH and I are thinking about starting TTC again after one round of failed IVF and and a second round that worked, but resulted in a loss discovered at the 12 week scan, end of January. Prior to IVF we had been trying for 2.5 years and constant hope / disappointment cycle nearly left me feeling really quite depressed. Since the loss, we haven't tried at all. We've had sex bur whenever we fancied and not remotely aiming for the window. I'm now feeling ready to give it another go, but I would love some tips on how not to get lost in to the downward spiral of symptom spotting and desperate hope followed by depression each month when my period arrives. We aren't ready to do IVF again yet, we might consider that in a few months, I just wanted to try again naturally to begin with. And also, does anyone have any good books or podcasts they can recommend to help me keep my head?

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Olivie12 · 06/05/2024 13:22

Sorry for your loss, did you do the testing to find out the reason for the loss? That could give indication on your next steps.

Blossomofhope · 06/05/2024 13:33

@fsr111 I don’t have any tips but I totally empathise. My situation is very similar - ttc 2.5 years, failed first round and second lead to miscarriage. We’re trying again naturally now and planning to do ivf in a few months.

One thing that is making me feel mentally better is exercise and holidays. I’m trying to go to the gym a few days a week and plan weekend trips or weeks away. I know it’s all escapism but it helps.

I also second @Olivie12 re testing.

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