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Ivf losing my mind

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Dreamcatcher90 · 09/01/2026 22:18

So im looking to start my second round of ivf , age 36 low amh afc 10. Poor results first time round 3 mature eggs 2 fertilised and opted to transfer both day 3 with slow devolopment 3 cells BFN. Keep looking online and obsessing. I feel like ivf is taking over my life and im so anxious at the thought of where to go next if results are poor again. How do you all in a similar situation stay positive? And is there anyone who has any success to share? Hoping to hear from you wonderful strong women in the same boat , as much as I love my husband we are going to end up getting a divorce if I continue to drive him mad!

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Lavendar01 · 10/01/2026 08:38

Sorry to hear your first round wasn't a success. Im currently doing my first IVF round now on stims and although started off feeling very positive, after having day8 scan yesterday and being told I'm slightly under responding, it sure does break your spirit.
I really appreciate the heartache women go through with multiple cycles.

Hopefully other mums will be able to provide more helpful advice but have found this side mumsnet to be low in traffic. Have you considered counselling via fertility clinic, if they offer it, or even private if you can afford it? My coping mechanism right now is if I don't end up with any children atleast I can work towards retiring early lol. But sure throughout I will mourn for the child I never had.

Sorry if i've not been of much help, didn't want to read and run. Wishing you a successful round this time, when do you start this?

Dreamcatcher90 · 10/01/2026 09:29

Thankyou for replying, defiantely remain positive ive read plenty of stories of people under responding and then catching up right at the end and ending up with better results than expected ,how many days into stims are you?

Im due to start in a few weeks. Everyone has there different coping mechanism but you have every reason to remain positive, you got this.

Thankyou I wish you all the luck and success too.

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Lavendar01 · 10/01/2026 10:16

Day8 of menopur (short ivf) which started at 187 and increased to 225 but still under responding. I do have PCOS and apparently its common response but doesn't make it easier. May I ask what was your IVF protocol first time round and what stim medication dose were you on?

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