If you knew what you know now, what would you do differently

[gina728]

my thing is if i had to do it all over ago i would have done more research the 1st time i did ivf because there were somethings the clinical i went to did not talk to me about but then i went to this support group & found out so many things that they didnt tell me....& dont ever let them talk u into something u are not comfortable with because they will talk up a big game sometimes in my case they did & i ended up spending so much money almost losing my relationship with my husband & losing my mind...i was told i would never have children with my dh & i have a son & i am having #2... so good luck to u & if u need more information u can message me anytime.....big hugs & lots of baby dust

[Happy Bunny]

My experience has been rather good... We went in with the attitude that it was worth trying but didn't have it set in our hearts that it would work.

I followed what my doctor said, kept my worry and anxiety very low, kept an open mind about the future and hoped for the best.

[brit1612]

I agree with Gina- I wish I knew and understood IVF alot better before starting. Although I probably stayed more positive than if I would have understood what was going on. We were very naive, and the doctor acted like we were perfect candidates for IVF and that it would most likely give us a baby on the first try. We were convinced that we would do IVF and bring a baby home nine months later. This could not have been farther from the truth! 5 years, 6 cycles, and 3 miscarriages later, we finally have our little boy! But I can honestly say that he was worth every bit of it!!!! I am not trying to scare you at all, I just wish I would have been more realistic. Good luck to you!

[jenice]

Go in with a positive attitude but I agree with brit it could take more than one cycle. I had a DD and had been pregnant naturally 2 other times and couldn't get pregnant for 3 years. Since I did have a history of proven fertility I thought in a cycle I would have a baby. 2 cancelled cycles one failed one miscarriage and I finally just had a DS. Be prepared for anything, I had a rough pregnancy with a bad bleed almost put on bedrest from the start.I was in the process of a miscarriage.Definitely harder when things can go wrong with little ones @ home to still care for. I had to get US from 32 weeks on 2 x's a week. I had high blood pressure.I am still thinking about another baby after just having one, we'll see. Then I think I'm lucky for what I have and should be happy. For me to start over and possibly have multiples and then frozen embryos to think about. It might be better to count my blessings now.