Pregnant Naturaly after 2 Failed IVF Cycles

Pregnant Naturaly after 2 Failed IVF Cycles

by Jenn
(East Greenwich, RI)

At 34 years old, comprehending "we're sorry, the chances of you conceiving on your own are minimal" becomes a pretty tough pill to swallow. Interestingly enough, my husband and I heard that same song and dance just 18 months earlier prior to the conception of our little miracle, Isabella. We conceived her through IUI, or Intra-uterine Insemination, following four previous failed IUI attempts.

Once she was born, our Reproductive Endocrinologist warned us to quickly begin trying again, in fear we would not have as much success this time around. She said my eggs were abnormally old for my age, and I was running out of time. We began trying... and trying. We went through four failed IUI attempts. Then we began the dreaded journey of IVF. This is when I contacted Amelia for 'extra support'. She was not thrilled with the idea of beginning treatment with a new patient in the middle of an IVF cycle, but took me under her wings anyway. Much to the disapproval of Amelia, I chose to undergo another IVF cycle while continuing intense acupuncture and herbs. It failed.

We were devastated- but Amelia wasn't surprised. She begged me to give my poor body a rest already. I just couldn't, because as my RE warned, "I was running out of time". Our RE finally sat us down and reluctantly told us I was not a candidate for IVF, because of my "condition", and that Donor Eggs would be our only option to have another child. We just couldn't go down that road just yet.

Instead, I promised my husband and Amelia I'd take that much needed break, and give acupuncture and herbs a good, honest try. Refusing to give up hope, but barely holding onto any, I continued with Ameila.... and sure enough we found out we were pregnant the following month- this time "naturally"! Needless to say we had the Providence Reproductive Endocrinology department scratching their heads in disbelief, all the while Amelia never wavering on her confidence to help see this happen just as it were meant to, naturally.

If it weren't for the amazingly passionate, intelligent and loving care of Amelia- I could very well be carrying some anonymous donor egg inside of my body- celebrating on a much different level.

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Pregnant Naturaly after 2 Failed IVF Cycles

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Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!
by: Anonymous

I'm so happy for you. I'm 28 and don't know what's the reason that I can't conceive. After 2 yrs of trying we went straight away to try IVF. That was last month, but with no luck...

I'm l1 days late today but I feel my period is gonna come now. I'm hoping I could be pregnant...

Our Experience
by: Julie

Here is my history and believe it or not this is the short version. My husband and I have one son who was conceived naturally after trying for 4 months, but trying to conceive a 2nd baby has been tough. We started trying for baby #2 around a year after our son was born.

After one yr of trying naturally we went to a specialist. We found out that my husband has a low sperm count and mobility. Did one IUI cycle that failed and then moved on to IVF. We were planning to do a fresh IVF cycle but the doctor found out during the retrieval that I hyper-stimulated so a fresh transfer was cancelled.

So we moved to FET (frozen embryo transfer) cycles with IVF. Our first IVF cycle we conceived. At 9 weeks pregnant I went in for a routine ultrasound and found out her heart had stopped beating. We were heartbroken. I had a D&C and they did tests on the baby's tissue and found out she had turners syndrome which is why she passed.

We went for IVF cycle #2 and conceived but my beta levels were low and weren't doubling. We lost that one at 5 weeks. We then went for IVF cycle #4 and #5 and we decided to let our embryos grow to a blastocyst stage, which we thought would increase our chances. IVF #4 and #5 failed.

My husband has been relocated to another Army Post out of state so I had to leave my job (the insurance I was under with my work paid 100% for IVF my husbands insurance doesn't offer the same option.) So I have had to close the door on IVF.

So I feel like I'm back at square one. I guess we will have to try the old fashion way now. My husband is seeing a specialist and is taking clomid to see if that can bring up his count.

It is just good to know that there are other couples out there that understand what we are going through because of their own experiences and to know there is still hope in getting pregnant naturally. Thank you for sharing your story. Good luck to all of you during your journey to conceive and carry to term a healthy beautiful baby. Julie

I want to be a Mother!
by: Henry

I have had 2 failed ivf's and also was told eggs were old for my age of now 35. With an fsh of 10+ I did acupuncture and herbs before my 2nd ivf with no luck. I am going to let nature take its course and hope I become pregnant naturally. I am tired of taking all the hormone pills and shots. Have you heard of any success with a story like mine?

Waiting for a miracle
by: Anonymous

My husband and I are currently doing IVF... After 4 failed OPUs and 4 failed thaw cycles I'm still waiting for a miracle to happen. I was heart broken after finding out that I was not pregnant after my last cycle. We have one more embryo left and I so don't want give up hope... Not yet!! Just wanted to hear some success stories.

Trying for second child
by: Anonymous

These previous stories bring back such memories of sadness and heartache. My husband and I tried to fall pregnant for 3 years. After the first year of trying I went to see the doctor and the test showed I had FSH 10+ and an overactive Thyroid (graves disease). My husband also was boardline low sperm count, so the odds were against us right from the start. Once my Thyroid was under control we started trying naturally but nothing was happening. We were soon pushed down the IVF route, being 35 years old and like the others I was told time wasn't on my side. I had acupuncture throughout these attempts but both failed. My husband and I were at the stage of thinking this just wasn't going to happen for us. Although we longed for a child to devote all our love on, we would have to come to terms that we would be a childless couple. Well, that was two years ago now, and the month after the second failed IVF, we fell pregnant with our beautiful daughter Lottie. I almost fell off the toilet seat when the home kit showed positive. It does happen, just keep the faith. She's just perfect!

Don't Give Up Hope
by: Anonymous

Dear Julie and Friends Still Hoping,

Don't give up hope. You're not alone. IVF can take several tries, but sometimes, it's just not for everyone. Especially not for a lot of us in the over 40 set. Thankfully, I now know of several women who got pregnant naturally in their 40's.

I did one ivf last year and found out I don't respond well to drugs, which was good to know. Also, my fsh was starting to go up and had gotten above 20. I was devastated. A friend recommended a book by Julia Indichova, a woman who got pregnant naturally and conceived at age 43. The book was called "Inconceivable: A Woman's Triumph over Despair and Statistics." I started doing the things in her books and on her website (FertileHeart.com). Her approach is to use healthy eating, imagery, dream study, supplements and listening to your body for what to do next.

I have actually lowered my fsh! And more importantly, I'm eating healthier and have gotten over my dread of exercise. I'm not sure exactly how a child is going to come into our lives, but I feel so much better about the journey now that I'm back in touch with my body and I can take proactive steps toward my own health and healing. Acupuncture is also on the list of things I might try again in the future as well so I'm glad to hear about your success.

Thanks so much for posting this. Best of luck to everyone. Very inspiring.

PREGNANCY AFTER A SECOND MYOMECTOMY
by: WINNY

Hi,
In August 2006, I had a myomectomy done. After the myomectomy I was diagnosed with endometriosis. In October 2009, I learned that the fibroids have returned and probably they are even bigger than before. In March 2010 I did a D&C to cut down the endometriosis wall. At present I do not have any children. I am 35 years and am reluctantly considering a second myomectomy. MY question is: What is the possibility of getting pregnant after a second myomectomy?

Regards,
Winsome

Two Failed IVF Cycles
by: Kerry

Hi everyone, I have been trying for a baby for 7 years. I did Clomid twice and ended up with a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. We went down the IVF route twice, but failed. I couldn't take anymore so we decided to adopt. Going thru all the applications and waiting for a course to come up. What was meant to be will be. But I will be a mummy!

Missed my period this month and did a test. I found out I was pregnant all on our own. No drugs or invasive procedures! I'm so excited I could burst! Just believe what is meant to be is meant to be. When its your time it will happen.

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