42 and starting IVF treatment tomorrow - would love some company for the journey ☺️

[Sheffters]

Hi ladies, so, as the title reads, I start the injections tomorrow evening. I have an appointment with my clinic (Care) tomorrow morning for the baseline scan and to get the treatment plan. Meds have arrived so we are ready to go! My AMH is 8.3 with follicle count of 14.

I had my son via IVF 11 years ago and was very lucky that it worked first time and on the NHS. This time it's private and costing a fortune. This is the only shot we have at this so we are feeling the pressure for sure.

I fell pregnant last month naturally (first time ever due to PCOS) but that ended in a chemical at 5 weeks. We are opting for PGTA testing and keeping everything crossed for a euploid.

Is anyone else starting this journey?

Hello! It's so lovely to hear that IVF worked the first time with your son 😊 I'm starting our first round this month, but I'm slightly behind you with my injections starting on 11th June.

I also have a 9 year old daughter, although she was conceived naturally. We've been ttc our second for around 7 years. We've had multiple losses along the way and we haven't had a positive test for about a year now, so we've decided to give IVF a go.

Do you know what protocol you will be on? I've been advised I'll be on a long protocol which surprised me. Any advice for our first round? Best of luck tomorrow, let me know how you get on.

Hi, thanks for your reply! They said I would be on short protocol and they will give me my schedule tomorrow so will upload a pic of it as I believe it will have the medications on there.

First time felt different to this one. Maybe because I was younger I was slightly more relaxed as I had time on my side. I tried to relax as much as possible, I took up knitting and made lots of squares in different wool and then proceeded to create a monstrosity of a blanket 🤣

I also took off the 2 week wait, not sure if that helped but I like to think it did! X

Oh hello to you both. I am also 42 and will be starting my first IVF round in June. I think we’re going to do 2 x egg collections back to back, and then PGT-A the lot. My AMH is less favourable than yours at 6.4, AFC is usually around 15. I fell pregnant naturally with ease nearly 4 years ago, but we’ve now being trying for a year with absolutely nothing. The fertility consultant thinks there is an issue with my uterus from the previous birth. Going to have another chat with them next week about what my options are with that, and to get a plan for the next steps!

It's exciting and nerve wracking all that the same time isn't it!

Yeah it is! I’m trying not to get my hopes up because I know out not a magic bullet, but at the same time… it works for some!

@Sheffters I've never quite got the hang on knitting but I do love the idea of starting a little crafty project.

@overwork That sounds like a good plan, hopefully with the PGT-A testing you get some good quality embryos. We were considering PGT-A testing due to recurrent miscarriages but I think we'll do it on our second cycle if we're unsuccessful the first time. I've got my 'injecting lesson' next week so that's my next appointment. Strangely looking forward to it 😅

@Notaflatwhite, trust me, I don't have the hang of it either 🤣

Currently sat at the clinic waiting for baseline scan. Cannot wait to get started!

Here is my treatment plan up until egg retrieval x

Ooh first one tonight, hope it’s not too stingy

In this situation, I am happy to be a pin cushion! 🤣