u/Affectionate-Bag7605

I (31, almost 32) have been trying to conceive for a while and recently started IVF.

I had 29 eggs retrieved, but only 5 made it to blastocyst stage. Our first transfer looked medically perfect according to the doctor, but unfortunately it was unsuccessful.

This cycle, I insisted on transferring 2 embryos even though my doctor felt transferring 1 would be the safer/better option. The reason I pushed for 2 is because we are currently living abroad and my husband recently got a job transfer, so we have to move back at the end of this month. Emotionally, this cycle feels like our last chance before everything changes.

I’ve been feeling quite anxious and trying not to overthink every little thing, I would really appreciate any similar experiences, success stories, or honest advice.

I (31, almost 32) have been trying to conceive for a while and recently started IVF.

I had 29 eggs retrieved, but only 5 made it to blastocyst stage. Our first transfer looked medically perfect according to the doctor, but unfortunately it was unsuccessful.

This cycle, I insisted on transferring 2 embryos even though my doctor felt transferring 1 would be the safer/better option. The reason I pushed for 2 is because we are currently living abroad and my husband recently got a job transfer, so we have to move back at the end of this month. Emotionally, this cycle feels like our last chance before everything changes.

I’m currently 7dp5dt and waiting for my blood test soon. I’ve been feeling quite anxious because I’ve had mild cramping and yesterday I also noticed some brown discharge/spotting.

I know symptoms can mean anything or nothing during IVF, but after a failed transfer it’s hard not to overthink every little thing.

Would really appreciate any similar experiences, success stories, or honest advice from others who’ve been through this.

I’m currently on Episode 2, and I already have so many thoughts.

At first, I honestly thought Caroline was being way too chill about the confession. The way she reacted almost made it seem like she didn’t fully grasp how serious everything was. But at the same time, regardless of her personal emotions or confusion, she still eventually did the right thing and went to the police. That alone must’ve taken a lot, especially considering she was suppose to marry this guy and was head over heels.

What’s really frustrating me though is how badly the police handled everything after that. They knew there was a real threat, yet the protection for Caroline and her family felt unbelievably careless. Every scene has me thinking, “How are they leaving them this exposed?” At this point it genuinely feels like Caroline is surviving more because of luck than because anyone is actually keeping her safe.