IVF at age 40

[Gracie001]

Hi,  I just turned 40, I have two biological children age 5 and 7 which I am very grateful for.  My husband and I started the IVF process in September, my FSH and all other tests came back normal.  We were approved by Shared Risk which allows 3 cycles for a set amount.  My first cycle was horrible, only 4 follicles, RE said he would have turned in to an IUI but thought shared risk would cancel me which they did anyways as I only had one 3 day embryo left out of 3.  The second cycle he upped my Follistim and menopur, lowered my Lupron.  I had better success 6 eggs all fertilized wound up with a low quality blastocyst and a medium quality morula.  It did not take.  Now I just finished my 3rd cycle, Microdose Lupron Flare, I had much more success 12 follicles-6 eggs.  I was left with 2 medium quality that looked good, Blasts put in on day 5.  Of course I am dying for Monday when I find out.  I am so nervous.  Has anyone had my situation with 2 Blasts that were average quality and one took?  I know I am "old" fertility wise, I would just like to maybe hear some positive stories as the statistics are all against me.  I also did Accupuncture the last two cycles which seem to help. Sorry for this being so long.  Thanks for any replies!!

[40smama]

I know of one success story - at my fertility clinic, there was a 43 year old woman who became pregnant w/triplets via IVF w/her own eggs.  I know it's exceedingly rare for this to happen but it did and she gave birth to twins.

I didn't have similar luck but was older than you when I did IVF w/my own eggs which makes a huge difference.  I wish you great luck for Monday! - jen

[kele1129]

I went through IVF but didn't face what you are. I just wanted to say good luck and let you know that you have someone out there rooting for you!