Long timers, TTC since '03

[Lulu2003]

Wow, never thought I'd find myself in this situation. My father is one of 12, mother is one of two, I'm one of three. DH's one of three and he's in a similar situation to me with big families.
We've been TTC since 09/03. First IVF was in 11/05, which resulted in BFP and then miscarriage at 7wks. Devastating. Since then we've had one FET (did not survive defrosting), four fresh cycles, the latest in 06/08 with a BFN on July 2 and a frozen egg cycle in April 08.
Needless to say, all very stressful. BFNs for all fresh IVF/ICSI cycles. Am so over it, and starting to lose hope, which I don't want to do.
We have two frozen embryos waiting to be used, but i'm scared about whether or not they will survive defrosting based on previous experience. :gloomy:
Is there anyone out there who has any positive things to share as I think I need it before we try again. Thinking of trying again in August.

Does anyone have any thoughts about accupunture. I don't have any suggestions. Tried it once on our second attempt, but I didn't find it made any particular difference. :confused: I live in a country town and the nearest accupunturist is 130km away, as is my f/s.

Anyway, just rambling and looking for some positive feedback. I appreciate anything anyone has to offer as we all know this can be a lonely journey.

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Me 33, DH 34 :valentine:
11/05 - ICSI/IVF - BFP, m/c 7wks
05/06 - FET - no transfer
08/06 - ICSI/IVF - BFN:bfn:
11/06 - ICSI/IVF - BFN:bfn:
04/07 - IVF - eggs frozen, no transfer
08/08 - FET - eggs defrosted, no transfer
06/08 - ICSI/IVF - BFN:bfn:

[Craftymum]

I read your thread and just had to reply to send you lots of :hugs::hugs::hugs:

It must be tough putting yourself through all that, but it's for such a great cause.

Re the acupuncture, I have only started it this cycle after trying unsuccessfully for nearly 12 months, so I dont know if it's going to do anything or not. But I have heard that IVF and Acupuncture go really well together. Could be worth a shot for your next go at it. It's a weekly appt accompanied by some herbs/tablets.

Goodluck hun :babydust2:

[elmosworld]

:hugs: Lulu

We've been TTC#1 for almost the same amount of time as you..

This road is very tough & we still haven't even achieved a BFP. :no:

Hang in there. Times are tough but I suppose hope is what keeps me going.

Good luck with your next cycle. I hope you get your BFP soon.

[WotWillBWillB]

Lulu come join the JULY + AUGUST Testing Calender - Long Time TTC'ers and Assisted Conception.

you don't have to add your name to the calender. But some of the girls have been ttc for longer. Come and join in hun. you are more then welcome:hugs:

Susan

[Lulu2003]

Thanks guys for your words of encouragement.
I know the journey is hard for everyone travelling along it, but I get frustrated because at times it just seems so unfair and the other night I was so down in the dumps after yet another unsuccessful cycle.

Anyway, I'm pleased you all wrote and I will definitely join that group WotWillBWillB :shakehands:

It's good to be able to talk with people in the same situation.

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Me 33, DH 34 :valentine:
11/05 - ICSI/IVF - BFP, m/c 7wks
05/06 - FET - no transfer
08/06 - ICSI/IVF - BFN:bfn:
11/06 - ICSI/IVF - BFN:bfn:
04/07 - IVF - eggs frozen, no transfer
08/08 - FET - eggs defrosted, no transfer
06/08 - ICSI/IVF - BFN:bfn:

[helenmac]

Hi Lulu, :shakehands:

I'm sorry to hear you've been down in the dumps about ttc. :hugs::hugs: I know exactly how you feel, it can be soooooo frustrating.

I'm a big believer that chinese herbs and accupunture can help with fertility problems. Accupunture in conjunction with IVF is very beneficial especially around transfer time.

I 2nd that you come and join us ladies in the JULY + AUGUST Testing Calender - Long Time TTC'ers and Assisted Conception. We are all so supportive and in similar situation to yourself after ttc for so long.

See you soon!