We’re devastated! After my sonogram and blood work this morning it was confirmed I ovulated early and lost all of my follicles. Early ovulation was exactly what I was afraid of, I know my body and I felt like this was going to happen. The team informed me to “not worry” because I was taking Cetrotide to prevent that.
Both of us cried our eyes out, I’m so upset. Ovulating early during IVF stimming is extremely rare, 1% can ovulate before egg retrieval. My last two IVF cycles this never happened. I don’t want to scare you, this post was made to share my personal experience.
It was crazy but hearing the news I’m not going to lie was heartbreaking. This cycle was extremely hard emotionally, mentally and physically. The driving back and forth to Tampa everyday at 6am, getting blood drawn, injecting 6 shots daily + sonograms took a major toll on me.
I feel miserable and like a prisoner. I’m so tired. I’m tired of waiting and hoping on medications and procedures. I don’t want my life to revolve around this system and be pumped with artificial drugs anymore. I don’t want to hate my body, I want to love my body. Infertility is hard, it’s a battle. This platform is my voice, and even if I can help one person then maybe it’s worth it.
Lucas and I decided that we’re officially done with fertility treatments. I am going to focus on all the positives in my life, my amazing husband, my loving family, my health, my passions. Finding my happy place again. We’re putting IVF behind us.
This was definitely a powerful moment. I believe God was telling us loud and clear to LET GO AND LET ME. As the news sank in and tears streamed down my face, I heard and felt the Holy Spirit speaking those words to me. We don’t always understand why things happen, but today I believe Jesus stepped in, urging us to stop relying on worldly things and instead put 100% of our trust in our faith. Our early ovulation story isn’t over yet. The Lord had something different in mind for us, not this time, and not this way.
Thank you to everyone who prayed and supported me during this 3rd IVF. You all are truly amazing, and this online community is such a blessing. While my heart aches for our own baby, we’re not giving up on starting a family. We’ve decided to let go of the treatments and fully surrender our hearts to Jesus’s plan for us.
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Update:
Because it’s a new day, a new week to get up and live again. I want to thank all of you who sent so much love and support for the news a few days ago about my IVF cycle 3 failing, by my body ovulating early and losing all of my follicles. It was a very hard one but today I’m starting all over again.
I think it’s important to grieve, cry and take everything in when bad news comes your way. We all have had bad news, traumatic moments and hardships: it’s what we do with it after that matters. That’s life.
Girl, Create your tribe! Find it, start with me! This platform has always been a place where I could share my passions, tips and life with you. And I want to continue doing that, with all of my heart! Infertility takes a lot away from you, and I’ve decided to not allow that anymore. If you’re struggling with infertility you can find my story and journey on my blog. I’m an open book and always here to help in any way, don’t ever hesitate to reach out.
You’re my people! Thank you and go make this day the best one you can, I know I will because God has given me so much peace. Please follow @andimans on instagram to receive more updates on our fertility journey or read more Fertility posts!
thank you for sharing your story. I just had my 2nd cycle end. I ovulated before egg retrieval. I ‘m so upset. I can’t believe this happened.
Hi Maggie! Thank you and I am so sorry this happened to you, it is very shocking! Stay hopeful friend!
Hi I also want to thank you for your story. Even just reading that I was not alone was enough to make me feel just a little bit better. I went all the way to egg retrieval and when I woke up from the procedure, they told me that I had ovulated early and they didn’t get any eggs. This was yesterday. I am still in shock, but reading your words to LET GO are powerful for me to hear right now. Thank you and best wishes on your journey to start a family.
I’m so sorry to hear friend. I know the feeling of shock and emotion plus grief this can bring. Sending hugs and healing, don’t give up! I’m happy it could help in anyway!
This post came up for me amid the pub med articles in a google search about breakthrough ovulation. This just happened to me, I got the call from the clinic a few minutes ago and I’m shocked at how horrible I feel, It seems like it shouldn’t be that big of a deal, but I just can’t help feeling defeated thinking about another month of doing all this.
Thank you for sharing your experience, dear Andi. I am so grateful to you, as this just happened to me today too, all the way to egg retrieval. I scoured the internet to try to understand what happened, and found your post. I feel the same way as you… I think it must be a sign that its time to leave this endless cycle of medication and procedures behind. I think they may actually be hurting our chances. It am gratefull to read your words about deciding to reclaim your life and move on. Sending hugs and best wishes for healing.
Aw, I am so sorry to hear Olivia. I understand all that you are feeling. May God bring you peace and joy within the wait for the most best plan. Stay strong and brave, because you are! XO!