IVF success tips | How I got pregnant with IVF!

[@foodswapfoodie]

I’m so glad I found you! 💖I saw one of your IG posts where you talked about your KZbin channel. I’ve been on this journey for 5 years now. It’s hard to find people who can relate what you’re going through. There are also not a lot of women of color openly sharing their challenges so I’m so thankful that I found you 💜

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

I am so grateful you found me as well! Take care of yourself and wishing you the best on your journey!

[@jenniferthom4066]

Awesome! Your story is much like mine. Natural pregnancy followed by 8 years unexplained infertility before 2 laperoscopy surgeries to remove ovarian cysts & endometrial tissue..fibroids..and had fallipian tubes blown out...as well as a biopsy of uterus. One fertility med i do not advise taking is Chlomid- because i was going to try IUI first- well, chlomid made me into a crying- depressed- mind bended mess! Got free from it & then decided to go strait to ivf since i was condidered young in the ivf world. Age 31. Sobriety is huge too- eating lentils help alot. Other than that i changed nothing at all except my mindset...i would suggest that first. My doctor said the supplements really only give way for some people to have something to focus on rather than be stressed & worry. Successful IVF is the embryo latching on into the uterus to begin to grow in womb.. Getting or staying healthy is a great way to live, but a person can be 100% healthy & not conceive. I received 73 days of 6 progesterone in oil injections to my lower spinal/upper buttock muscle area. This was required by my IVF doctor. The medication has to stay chilled. It came in cold pack box weekly same day. The vials held the liquid drug which was as thick as maple syrup...those injections were terrible the entire 73 days. I had a blessing of a dear friend who is a Registered Nurse & stuck by every day to give me these. She alternated sides..i didnt bruise as bad as some people who had family or other give these. I was told a rn was recommended for a drug this serious. Other IVF docs let patients use the progesterone cream. My doctor said that if i wanted to be in the 80% first time success rate group with first round ivf i would fight hard to make it thru those injections. I did& i conceived..gave birth to very healthy baby boy. This was 10 years after my daughter was born! Progesterone in oil helps keep that baby in the womb past the critical time frame of possibly suffering miscarriage. If that is all a person does it has very high success rate. I wanted a baby so very bad...i prayed...and God listened...but i had to do ALL that was really past my fear & comfort zone. I put my mind past the thought of the cold thick meds that those injections held..but i told myself each shot was like a kiss to my little baby to tell him to stay safe in there.. so you can grow enough to come into our arms! 😍

[@christinehoffman1825]

I love your videos. I am so greatful and happy for you. My transfer is December 20 2019. Please pray for us! 😀

[@cindylou4677]

I wanted to mention, I follow Dr. Marc and he is following you. That means you are doing a great job information women in the ivf community 👏

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Wow, thank you! I love Dr. A so much. The herbs were from the acupuncturist and were in Chinese so I am not sure exactly what they were! They were given to me based on my needs at that particular time to help restore kidney functions. Wishing you all the best.

[@prinprin3324]

I just came across your videos when you first started your journey and I seen this wow God is so good so happy for you guys ❤️

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Princia Agye thank you!!

[@TamikiaTTCandBeyond]

We do all we can do to have a successful cycle. You have way more will power than I do to stay away from certain foods. I stopped drinking milk a long time ago, but cheese and butter are still a part of my diet. Thanks for sharing all your tips!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Tamikia TTC 🙂 I do eat some dairy now though!

[@themusedmindset181]

Your videos are gonna be a godsend for me sis as I am just starting my ivf journey! God bless you sweetie!🙏💕💕💕💕

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Welcome to my channel! Sending good vibes your way ❤

[@EiKishiwada]

Congratulations on your bundle of joy!! Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers to you on your next IVF cycle for another sweetheart. My husband and I will soon start this journey for our first rainbow baby too.

[@szoszke3439]

2 week wait time. My day will be fulfilled watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. x

[@rosettemistoco577]

Hi, thanks for the tips. I am so happy i found someone that i can get advice fom and get to know the steps to getting an ivf done, i am preparing to go through this journey also . Praying all goes Well...

[@danijelastrauss7069]

Exactly what helped me after 4 failed IVF and 5th was a success! At 41!

[@rollyrocks2023]

What exactly did you do differently?

[@genesisw9713]

thank you for this. i just transferred my embryo a couple of days ago!

[@mariakavamwe4418]

Thanx for a lovely informative video Candice. U r glowing 💫💝 God blesd you x

[@jaclynoutley8917]

This helped me out a lot. I just found out today the our pregnancy test was negative, I will be making some big changes. Thank you

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

SO sorry to hear this!

[@pascalebrown6084]

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

[@user-je3vc9bv1z]

Thanks for the video... it has helped me alot. Congratulations on your bundle of joy! I did my eggs retrieval yesterday and 31 retrieved... Just received a call from my clinic that 21 mature and 18 fertilized. Not out of the woods yet still praying for more reasonable numbers at day 5. Please give me a guide to stay sane from now leading to beta testing... plus what to eat or do to increase implantation chance. Thanks dear, put me in your prayers. ❤❤❤

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

🙏🏽🧡 hope you receive a good report! Try to rest, journal, or read a good book to stay sane. Healthy eating, lots of water, pineapple core and Brazil nuts for implantation! Prayers!

[@LoveTaunya]

This was so helpful! I am thinking about revisiting acupuncture again, and I will try that smoothie too. Thanks lady!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Love_Taunya glad it was helpful!

[@deenjas]

What I have noticed with IVF doctor s, is if you don't ask questions they won't tell you anything or suggest anything. You have to do your own research. Then ask questions and then they will suggest doing some tests. I had to ask for a hag to see if my tubes were okay before the doctor made the request. He never suggested it to me

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

That's so true! Important to be our own advocate!

[@carolt3566]

Thank you for the tips Candice! Love watching your progress😘

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

carol T You're very welcome 😊 thank you!

[@mayaholmesjohnson8074]

My acupuncturist was a former OBGYN so I got eastern & western knowledge

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Maya Holmes Johnson that's awesome! I would have loved that!

[@mayaholmesjohnson8074]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey i'm so proud of you with starting this channel. As Black women infertility and pregnancy loss are taboo subjects in our community. Luckily I had a sister friend to guide me. After 6 years of infertility 4 failed IUI and 1 stillbirth 2016 I had my rainbow baby girl 3/29/2018 @ age 40. Praying for y'all & wishing you a healthy baby. I forgot where are you located.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Maya Holmes Johnson it is such a taboo subject, especially in our community! I am glad I started the channel too 😁 Its a good thing you had support on your journey because many people don't! Congrats on your rainbow baby! We are in Arizona! I added our address to the description box!

[@FuturePsychNurse]

Maya Holmes Johnson Congratulations!!!!

[@downtownon7thavenue]

Very informative. I have to watch the smoothie video. Thank you for sharing.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

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[@suadahmed1290]

Iam so exciting for u congratulations

[@brigittetofaily4904]

.i had ivf ..and trasfer ..and no stick i feel sooooo sad!!!! I have low ovarian reserved ....

[@SimplyTanika]

You look great!! Pregnancy looks great on you. I'm so excited for your little bub to be in your arms. Are you doing hiking or other exercise while preggers? I see tan lines!! 😍😊❣

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Simply Tanika awe thank you. My best friend told me my face was looking pregnant 🤣😐😭 I am sooo excited for bubs to be here too and to introduce our little one to all of you! Yes! You are so observant! I hiked last weekend and I get in the pool and exercise often 😁

[@wineinmysparetime1919]

Thanks for posting and loved your delivery of the tips used. You may have mentioned this already but I wanted to know did you drink the raspberry leaf tea or any other herbs while taking the progesterone? Did you specialist have you on Estrace (Estradiol) as well?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Thanks! I stopped the tea the day of transfer, so I drank it a few days while doing the progesterone shots! I started estradiol around CD 3 and took it until week 12 of pregnancy. Best of luck to you ❤

[@marieholloway9101]

O.M.G I’ve watched all your videos and you’re AMAZING🙂 You’re videos have been soooo helpful! I’m currently taking my birth control pills. Is it ok to continue adding Maca powder to my smoothies while on birth control or should I discontinue?? I’ve been taking the Maca for about a month n a half but wasn’t sure if it interfered with the birth control...

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Hi love, welcome to my journey! I didn't start the maca until after the BCP but your doctor can probably let you know if it is okay! Best of luck!

[@binistha9732]

Hi, How often did you do acupuncture? How many times a week? Also, can you share the link of Chinese herbs you took? I am preparing for my first IVF and want to try this. Please pray for me …Thank you!

[@TeddyHasTwoMams]

Making lots of notes - thank you. Did you read It Starts With The Egg? Lots of cross over with the supplements you took x

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

lisa & lynsey I did not read it, I believe that type of book would have made me too anxious about what to do and not to do so I did my own research and did what I felt was best for me!

[@TeddyHasTwoMams]

Yeah - there is a lot of information, we've tried to incorporate what we felt comfortable with. I'm hopeful the supplements will have a positive impact x

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Wishing you guys the best of luck!

[@oceanbaby4521]

I found it very informative.. I am going to start back accupuncture the last person I went to said she couldn't help me because of age, so I am hoping to find someone else. Thanks again for the video it will help alot. 😘🤗❤️

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Deidre Fultz Glad you enjoyed 🙂 I heard another TTC sister say the same thing, she was turned away from an acupuncturist because of her age. That's why it's so important to be your own advocate and do your research. Studies show how acupuncture can help an IVF have greater success! Find yourself another acupuncturist who will be willing to help you 🙂

[@oceanbaby4521]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey yes... She told me because of age also... I found two, but the prices are steep...

[@mayaholmesjohnson8074]

Deidre Fultz my acupuncturist doesn't discriminate. I was 40 had my rainbow baby girl 1 month before my 41st birthday Find a good clinic that specializes in infertility. Pray, acupuncture and Chinese herbs helped with my conception.

[@oceanbaby4521]

Maya Holmes Johnson Thank you for saying that. I did find a new clinic that sounds hopeful, and comes with a free consultation... I'm gonna leave in God's hands and hope for the best..😊❤️

[@mayaholmesjohnson8074]

Deidre Fultz Amen. If you have a flex spending account you can use it to pay for acupuncture. I did Chinese herbs too. I went weekly. Best of luck

[@kristaharvey5948]

Thank you so much for these videos, they are extremely helpful. Do you have a video on items you purchased that helped you get through your ivf cycles. Like heating pad, ice pads etc. I am starting ivf this summer and I am trying to gather everything I might need but I can't find any videos that cover that.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Hey love, I know IVF seems super overwhelming, but don't overcomplicate it :) You really don't need a lot of special stuff to prepare. Definitely get you a journal! For your shots to prep for retrieval you won't need much - unfortunately your belly will probably get sore and bruised but there isn't much to relieve that. Trust me, that's a good thing because that means you're growing lots of juicy follicles :) for the PIO shots I'd say Ice pack is good to help with the soreness throughout the day and heating pad is good to warm the injection spot and the oil. Also, get you a little squishy massage ball to work out any knots (you can find these at target near the workout section) Wishing you all the best and sending you all the prayers and good vibes I can! You've got this mama 😘

[@kristaharvey5948]

@@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney thank you so much. You put my mind at ease. I really appreciate you commenting back ❤

[@abrahamxraytech78]

Hi thank you for the advice on the supplements and congratulations on your pregnancy. I have a question I know you have mentioned in the past that you are going through IVF because of male infertility.? Anyway we are too my husband has low sperm count, motility and morphology. Did you take DHEA even though you didn’t have low ovarian reserve? I’m afraid if I take it and don’t have low ovarian reserve I might mess things up but then I’ve read that it’s good for egg quality I’m confused 🤷🏻‍♀️ any advice you might have. We start IVF again this September. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Yes I took DHEA, from my understanding it is for egg quality so I don't think it can mess anything up! Good luck!

[@abrahamxraytech78]

Thank you! :)

[@mrslivinginhope]

Great video. So happy for you. You look so pretty😊

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

mrslivinginhope aww thank you 🤗

[@MarcSklarTheFertilityExpert]

Great Tips!

[@LaayJanell]

How much was the process ? & does it hurt when they are doing the transformation?

[@ChelseaHansen]

Thanks for the advice! Did your doctor bring up the ERA test or did you bring it up?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Chelsea Hansen I did research and learned about it and brought it up at my appt after my first failed IVF.

[@Faduvictoria]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey you are smart ...... very smart

[@meghawadhwa2733]

Hi, thanks for an informative video. Is it possible for you to share the accupuncture points used before and after embryo transfer?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Hi, I told the acupuncturist I was preparing for IVF and she knew the points to hit. There were some behind the ear, in the wrists, leg and in my belly! Also in my face and scalp!

[@swiley9844]

Great advice, I know this will help many. Wow, 4 no already. You looking good sis.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Sandra Wiley thank you! Yes, time is flying!

[@socialmedia5403]

Wow you did a lot.. thanks for making this video.

[@vikkicarpenter5080]

Question for you. What did you put in your smoothies?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKuq3SteL6reJY here is the video ❤️

[@sarahdarwiche4965]

What exactly do you mean by chinese herbs? There are so many lol

[@ThelifeofMyticca]

I just love your journey!!! You are glowing like seriously!! 😍😍😍😍 Dairy is definitely something I can’t do so I could understand that! Is prom-granted good? I could have looked up the spelling of that but I’m being lazy! 😂😂😂

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

The life of Myticca! Awww you're so sweet! Thanks boo! Yes dairy is tough, but I do eat some dairy now! Lol pomegranate. My accent always makes me say it so weird 😂😂😂

[@katrintamsen8254]

Did you check your androgen hormone levels before starting with DHEA?

[@queeng3738]

Hello where can I buy the Chinese Herb from?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

An acupuncturist!

[@happyness2096]

DR RORPOPOR HERBAL on KZbin, you save my entire life with your herbal medicine. I thank you sir, for taken away my PCOS🌿🌿🌿

[@sumalatha567]

I am 42 years old already i have one girl baby she is 6.5 years old. But i am failed to got 2nd baby. Is i m able to got one more baby with IVF in this age.

[@sumalatha567]

Please reply

[@Mmmmmmmmmmmtk]

Yes you can

[@miao8699]

Mine 3rd times ivf failed.i am very disappointed..

[@alivenreads]

I'm starting tomorrow my injections for IVF. I will stay away from Internet as well. Will try at least.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Yes! Best of luck!

[@ashleywofford5265]

Is there a video with the list of medications your husband took?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

The supplements I took are listed in the description box 😊 the video we did called preparing for IVF Round 2 lists everything we both took and all the changes we made!

[@Faduvictoria]

Thanks for the information

[@sumanlata-xx9rx]

Plz tell me how this all takes medicine take after implantation or before

[@elisworld341]

Which herbs hun? 💗

[@cindylou4677]

What were the herbs?

[@yadirawall4132]

What is the name is the Chinese herbs please

[@user-mx6sy4we7g]

Is light massage allowed, and walking in a treadmill as an exercise? Thanks!

[@sweetticker3703]

Where did you get traditional Chinese herbs? Can you recommend a website or clinic? My hands and feet are also always cold!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

The acupuncturist! They were written in Chinese so I have no idea what they are called.

[@erikaamalia5039]

How you combine between herbs and IVF medicine ? Are you tell your doctor that you also take herbs medicine?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

I only took the herbs prior to IVF, not during.

[@intisarmirza2639]

Hi can anyone tell me about good ivf in NY or NJ ? We are planning to do ivf But didn't get any good ivf center here and also its cost and any female doctor in that centers . Searching 🔎

[@meekutelusaaa]

Do I need to take supplements before embryo transfer? why I am asking this because my doctor told that supplements are required only 10 days before embryo transfer. Is that true?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

I think supplements are good to take throughout the cycle and pregnancy. Especially prenatal! But definitely follow your doctor's instructions and not some stranger on the internet 😂❤ good luck love!

[@sarvinozkhuseynova902]

I am agree with prenatal supplements. You can keep taking it.

[@KGKORI]

Can you give us a quick meal plan for the diet you used for these 90 days?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Since I'm vegetarian I did lots of organic veggies, brown rice, quinoa, lots of protein with black beans and lentils. All home cooked meals and no eating out 😊

[@FuturePsychNurse]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey I eat a plant based diet so thankful I found your page! Had my first appointment with the doctor this morning, going to buy all the stuff suggested in the video to prepare for IVF April/May of next year!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

@@FuturePsychNurse thats wonderful! Wishing you all the best ❤

[@bmorebeauty3056]

Hi, what herbs did you take & for how long?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

I'm not sure because the package was in Chinese 😆 They were to promote kidney function and given to me by the acupuncturist! I took one box and did them approximately 60 days ❤

[@bmorebeauty3056]

@@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney Okay, thank you

[@nourabahia7219]

Hi can you please share with us Chinese stuff I really really need it 💕thank you so much

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

It came from the acupuncturist and it was written in Chinese, so unfortunately I am not sure what they were!

[@Thatsnewsgirl]

Thank you for your videos.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

💖💖

[@lifelongcommitmentwiththea6394]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cindylou4677]

I'm so happy for you and your family 💕 I believe in herbs and I would like to get more details on the herbs

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

They were given by the acupuncturist and written in Chinese. They will give you the herbs which are best for your situation!

[@anabella8028]

You didn’t do shots before and after the transfer?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Yes both!

[@senaitnegasi7171]

I am so glad to found you so if possible can i contact you personally

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Thanks! [e-mail]

[@senaitnegasi7171]

@@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney thanks do much

[@olivia9967]

What herbs you took?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Chinese herbs from the acupuncturist

[@mrsshahbeik2699]

I had my second ivf cycle failed ..I would like to try again next month can you suggest me what should I do for prepare the next ivf cycle

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Sri Rahayu sorry to hear! Incorporate some tips I gave in the video and do some research. Good luck!

[@Sidraasim941]

Pray to Allah if God say one comes in world no one say no or stop

[@miadee4298]

Is acupuncture affordable where you are? I did pre transfer acupuncture and paid $100 for 30 minutes 😬

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Mia Dee lol no! At the end of the video I mentioned it was $70 per session. It gets very expensive!

[@miadee4298]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey sorry I must have missed it! Fertility clinics should offer some type of discount, it’s crazy expensive!!! What were the grades of your embryos if you don’t mind me asking?

[@mayaholmesjohnson8074]

If you have a flex spending account you can use it to pay for acupuncture. It was helpful for me @ $85 a pop

[@inthemaking980]

Thank you so much🤗❤

[@queeng3738]

Thanks

[@samiiraabdikarim9734]

How old are you sister

[@LetsGeauxNik]

What were the Chinese herbs?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

They were from the acupuncturist!

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

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