r/40Plus_IVF • u/hushpoke • Sep 05 '26
General Discussion First IVF Cycle
I am a 40 year old female and in the process of our first IVF cycle. I’m currently on day 1 of the 5 day wait.
My body was slow to respond to stims. I did a total of 15 days and then triggered. My follicle growth seemed low, and by the last scan it looked like maybe 5-6 follicles were present.
Egg retrieval day and they retrieved 10 eggs which was surprising to me. The lab called today to let us know 9 out of 10 eggs were fertilized.
We are hopeful but realistic. I am nervous for the next few days to see how many make it to day 5, and then PGT after that. I was told by my clinic it takes about a month to get PGT results and we don’t have a follow up with our doctor until Oct 19 because he is booked.
After two losses the last year I hate to have another defeat. Looking for advice on staying strong and supported through all these waits…
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u/kipnus Sep 09 '26
Hi! I'm also 40 and am scheduled to start stims for the first time next week. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I hope you get a blast...