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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From our preliminary workup, we thought we’d be an easy case. Age and numbers were good. It wasn’t until trying and failing multiple times until we realized I responded poorly to medications and needed a crazy amount. In turn, we suspect this led to quality issues and multiple miscarriages down the road. Unfortunately, sometimes with IVF you’re forced to take a trial-and-error approach. After 4 retrievals and 9 transfers, we ended up finding success. [b]Someone on one of these forums once told me that IVF is akin to gambling. The more hands you play, the more chance you have at finding the winning one.[/b] There are so many variables involved in wining that it’s impossible to control them all or know which one of them will work best. Good luck to you. As hard as it can be, it does work! [/quote]

Bingo. This PP nailed it. Except one of our doctors compared it to archery and having a bunch of arrows. Maybe the first one lands on the bullseye the first time - but it might also take two, three, four, five, or more arrows. Or maybe you'll use all your arrows and never hit the bullseye.

There are hidden factors at play for folks that a lot of REs also discount, mainly immune issues. So many don't believe in them, yet so many have gotten pregnant only with the help of a reproductive immunologist.

My advice is to hope for the best but prepare for a long ride, and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. And just take it one day at a time. IVF has its own rhythm - some times fly by, others crawl by.[/quote]

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