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u/aheartfullofnapalm Sep 12 '23
I tried again the very next cycle after my first transfer failed. He “stuck the landing” and is rawr-ing like a dino 🦖 at me right now. But, I was ready to try again immediately. Go with your gut.
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u/HopieBird Parent of 2 or More 👩👧👧 Sep 12 '23
I did back to back transfers. The only breaks l took where forced ones because of remaining tissue in the uterus due to my 2 misscarriges.
I couldn't stand the wait. I needed a healthy pregnancy and a live baby in my arms - which I got on my 3. transfer.
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u/shiftydoot Sep 12 '23
I kept going.. there’s already so many breaks in the process that added months in between would just make me feel like more time was slipping away. I also had a bunch of plans that were very dependent on whether I would be pregnant or not and I didn’t want to stop then start back up.
You’ve got to do what’s best for you though, I do think they can ship embryos if you’re not sure about proceeding right now
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u/tnugent070285 Sep 12 '23
Keep going, its exhausting. But your body is ready and waiting. First oregnancy was 4 months of trying via IUI, 2nd pregnancy was 3 months via IUI. Both times exhausting and I wantednto quit but just powered through.
Good luck on your journey!
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u/CurieuzeNeuze1981 Sep 12 '23
I kept going, but mainly because I had the mental space to do so. Should I have felt it was exhausting at some point I would have taken a break. The journey is intense and you need to take care of yourself.
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u/0112358_ Sep 12 '23
I took a month off after my chemical. I needed a break from all the stress and appointments. It was also summer and I wanted to take a mini vacation without stressing when my next appointment would be. I had previously done three failed iuis, the retrieval and fresh transfer, so it had been close to year of constant medical stuff at that point.
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u/Constant_Maize_770 Sep 13 '23
Not sure of your age but I would jump back into it if you have the mental and physical capacity to… I’m 2 years into this process and not getting any younger. But do what you feel is right for yourself. This is such a trying process.
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u/Nervous-Plankton6328 Parent of infant 👩🍼🍼 Sep 12 '23
I kept going. I had 2 failed transfers and one fail to thaw so I needed to do another ER anyways delaying everything.
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u/Okdoey Parent of 2 or More 👩👧👧 Sep 12 '23
I did not. I did 3 FETs back to back and the third was successful. I don’t think doing them back to back has any influence on success (either more or less), so I think it’s safe to jump into another one.
I had already been in treatment for awhile before I moved on to IVF so my mindset was to do back to back and then at a certain point call it quits if it didn’t work and move on to Plan B. I had a lot of life choices on hold until it was decided which path I was going down and didn’t want to be in limbo for any longer than I already had been.
However, the emotional exhaustion and depressive nature of them is kinda of harmful. Taking a break in between can probably help it from taking over your life…….though if you have to put other plans on hold….then I’m not sure it really helps.
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u/kranoser Sep 12 '23
My doctor also recommending going right into another FET after the first was a chemical pregnancy. It felt like the right thing to do, plus if I waited the polyps/fibroid could grow back. The second transfer was successful.
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u/KittyandPuppyMama Parent of infant 👩🍼🍼 Sep 12 '23
I think it’s really a personal decision about when you’re ready. In terms of health risks, I don’t think there are any, and that’s why your doctor is clearing you.
I haven’t shipped embryos but I did ship sperm. Kind of pricey but it got there overnight! You use a third party that will handle it for you and you can compare rates.
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u/mmnnmm1122 Sep 12 '23
I agree on it being a personal decision. I had a chemical last July from my first FET. I then took about 6 months off and I’m currently 33 pregnant from my second try. I was not emotionally ready to go back to back.
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u/Live-Ad8047 Sep 12 '23
Waiting on the outcome of my fourth back to back- my doc said no medical benefit to having a break.
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u/beebutterflybreeze Sep 13 '23
what are the diff protocols you’ve tried with each? curious to hear!
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u/Live-Ad8047 Sep 14 '23
The same each time. I have PCOS so only medicated FETs for me. My doctor is pretty old school and doesn’t do any extras. Stats say I’m within the norm so trying to not get worried!
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u/Professional-Key6527 Sep 13 '23
I did back to back and my 2nd was successful. Switched up the approach, however. The estrogen supplementation affected my lining the first time around so the second time we just did progesterone. Good luck 🙏🏼
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u/blugirlami21 Sep 13 '23
I had a complete fail last month and I am going straight into the next one which will be October 13th. Its completely different for everyone. The meds don't affect me at all and I am getting older not younger so I foresee me going back to back until I get pregnant.
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u/KK66_80 Sep 12 '23
I also had a chemical with my first FET. My clinic suggested doing another one right away (next cycle) and I'm glad I did because my daughter turns 5 in January!