Moving Forward

I can't believe it's August already! The time since our last transfer and loss has really flown by. We decided to take this time to focus on our health and really prepare ourselves for the second round of IVF. After a couple of weeks, I quickly realized I just wasn't ready to jump straight into another round, and as time went on, I realized I needed to get my body prepped better and also my mind. Going into IVF, I didn't realize how taxing it would be mentally, emotionally,  and physically.  I needed a major break.

To be honest,  I have developed a fear that this might never work. I am trying to stay positive,  but after suffering 3 back to back chemical pregnancies, I am hesitant. We thought IVF was the answer! But now, one thing I do know is that we needed to get healthy and spend more time on the right supplements, eating healthier, and exercising.  That's one way we can give ourselves a better shot at healthier embryos and a positive outcome. Also, IVF really messed with my body. It's taken these last few months to feel normal again. After stopping all the meds, I suddenly gained 10 pounds and just didn't feel right or healthy. I felt extremely bloated and sluggish. I needed to get a handle on that before moving forward. And luckily, I've lost the weight and feel tons better. Although, my cycle is still not back to normal. I feel like my body is still adjusting to get back to 100% normal or maybe this is the new norm 🤔🤷🏽‍♀️

Overall, there's just a lot to think about and prepare for. So, as of now, we have decided to keep sticking with our healthier lifestyle, try naturally in the meantime, and revisit IVF at the beginning of the year. The next round will be our last and that's frightening. But giving ourselves these next few months to fully prepare is the smartest and healthiest thing for us.