Has anyone gone through IVF and genetic testing for another child after having a child naturally with cystic fibrosis? My husband and I are about to start this journey and I’m wondering if anyone has any stories they’d like to share or tips/advice?
TIA
My husband and I are hoping to move forward with IVF with PGT-M testing. We’re both carriers for cystic fibrosis, and after a lot of conversations, research, and thought, we’ve decided this is the path that feels right for our family.
We already have one child with CF who we love endlessly, but we also know firsthand the medical, emotional, and lifelong realities that come with it. For us, IVF isn’t about trying to create a “perfect” child — it’s about trying to reduce suffering where we realistically can.
I’m 38, my husband is 50, and we know age adds another layer to this process and timeline. We’re trying to move thoughtfully but relatively quickly. We’re financially prepared for the process, but emotionally it still feels huge and honestly a little intimidating.
I’d really appreciate hearing from others who went through IVF with PGT-M specifically for genetic reasons — especially around timeline, embryo attrition, emotional expectations, and what you wish you’d known before starting.
My husband and I are hoping to move forward with IVF with PGT-M testing. We’re both carriers for cystic fibrosis, and after a lot of conversations, research, and thought, we’ve decided this is the path that feels right for our family.
We already have one child with CF who we love endlessly, but we also know firsthand the medical, emotional, and lifelong realities that come with it. For us, IVF isn’t about trying to create a “perfect” child — it’s about trying to reduce suffering where we realistically can.
I’m 38, my husband is 50, and we know age adds another layer to this process and timeline. We’re trying to move thoughtfully but relatively quickly. We’re financially prepared for the process, but emotionally it still feels huge and honestly a little intimidating.
I’d really appreciate hearing from others who went through IVF with PGT-M specifically for genetic reasons — especially around timeline, embryo attrition, emotional expectations, and what you wish you’d known before starting.
My husband and are hoping to move forward with IVF with PGT-M testing. We’re both carriers for cystic fibrosis, and after a lot of conversations, research, and thought, we’ve decided this is the path that feels right for our family.
We already have one child with CF who we love endlessly, but we also know firsthand the medical, emotional, and lifelong realities that come with it. For us, IVF isn’t about trying to create a “perfect” child — it’s about trying to reduce suffering where we realistically can.
I’m 38, my husband is 50, and we know age adds another layer to this process and timeline. We’re trying to move thoughtfully but relatively quickly. We’re financially prepared for the process, but emotionally it still feels huge and honestly a little intimidating.
I’d really appreciate hearing from others who went through IVF with PGT-M specifically for genetic reasons — especially around timeline, embryo attrition, emotional expectations, and what you wish you’d known before starting.
TIA