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[quote=Anonymous]Bumping as I have a similar question and don't think it's necessary to start a new thread.

Close friend had her first retrieval with no viable embryos. They are 2 years into the process and she's never been pregnant. I have two children of my own so I recognize that my friendship with her may need to take a back seat during this time because of her frustrations. I want to be there for her as much as she wants/needs and am looking for advice on things that were helpful to hear and things that were not helpful.

I've let her know that I'm proud of her and that I'll be here to support her no matter how many rounds she decides to do or not do. I check in on her every now and then about the process but try not to pry. We do talk regularly about other things though lately it's mostly been her anger after her recent round. She knows it's likely a longer road ahead than behind her and I want to be sensitive. When she talks to me about it, I am not sure what to say. I try my best to listen but I think being too optimistic may not be helpful (ex: "I feel good about your next round!"? I'm just not sure. 
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