OUR ENTIRE IVF JOURNEY: Success after 2 cycles + 3 transfers (Australia)

We are due in December 2020 and wanted to share our entire infertility and IVF journey which started in June 2017. We started IVF in May 2019 and after 2 cycles and 3 transfers we have our miracle baby! This is our journey from start to end, including some vlog footage along the way. We are from Melbourne, Australia. Thank you so much for watching! If you're also going through infertility or IVF my heart goes out to you - feel free to leave any questions or DM me if you like :)
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[@LTLy87]

Great video! I also went through 2 IVF cycles where the first one didn’t have great results with only 1 blastocyst frozen, but the second egg retrieval gave us 8 frozen embryos! I’m currently waiting for my next cycle to start the frozen embryo transfer. Thank you for sharing!

[@cherryontop62]

Oh my goodness, Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing your journey! I am so excited and happy for you both and can't wait to see the little one!!

[@LoveChicStyling]

thank you so much! can't wait to vlog the rest of the pregnancy and beyond!

[@jewelz28]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. There isn't enough discussion about fertility treatments out there and as someone struggling with fertility currently I found yours and Phils story inspiring and it has given me hope :)

[@LoveChicStyling]

Glad to have given you some hope - it helped me a lot to watch videos like these while ttc so I wanted to share our story too. Wishing you all the strength and the very best 💕

[@soozb6131]

Congratulations. Omg I know that voice , Dr Eskander!!! Best fertility/ gynaecologist/obstetrician ever!!!

[@dlaydii]

I have my egg collection tomorrow and randomly found your video. Thank you for sharing your journey in so much detail. It calms me to know so many go through this, and that there’s hope. Congrats on your baby!

[@LoveChicStyling]

All the best for tomorrow! There's so many women going through this and I'll be cheering you on in spirit xx

[@rdsanantonio]

I started watching your videos when I was in college in my early 20s and now I’m 30 so I feel like I’ve watched so many stages of your life. I got really emotional watching this and I am so so happy for you guys!!! Congrats!! 🥰

[@LoveChicStyling]

aww thank you so much for your support over the years! 💕

[@ivan_thai]

Great video documenting your journey. The part when Phil brought back Flowers and Tim Tams made me tear up :( SO devastating. All the best for your pregnancy! Keep us updated. Congrats Again!

[@LoveChicStyling]

That was really hard and then I had to look at the flowers and tim tams for days after! But we got our happy ending finally :) Thank you! xx

[@CB-jv6cj]

Ah congratulations 😊 It's so inspiring to see. I've been ttc for 32 cycles, in my 2ww now and it's just so hard. I just love watching these success stories, in the hopes I'll be there some day 🤞🏼

[@LoveChicStyling]

wishing you all the strength and hope you need. Praying for your good news one day too xx

[@asmrsue2440]

OMG, Jo, I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that, but your little miracle is on it’s way. I’m so excited for you guys

[@LoveChicStyling]

thanks so much Susan! We finally made it to the other side x

[@xchrissaay]

I felt like I went through your ups and downs with you guys, was in tears when you got your second result - what a roller coaster ride, but what a happy ending! A huge congratulations to you both on your journey to parenthood ❤️

[@LoveChicStyling]

A rollercoaster indeed, but we got through it! thank you so much xx

[@birwavora6156]

Last preachings about changing perspective..thank you for that 👍 it has really hit me now.. I am about to start my 2nd IVF cycle

[@donny6781]

Oooooooooh! I love that what you prayed for! Made me smile so incredibly much and you were 100% right. Your video has blessed me and my wife. We will be for sure praying to God but praying to say thank you. God bless you and your family

[@LoveChicStyling]

Wishing you all the best! It's so hard but stay strong in His promise xx

[@americandiva26]

I have been a subscriber of your channel for a really long time now and I am honestly so happy for you both! I wish you guys nothing but the best and congratulations!

[@LoveChicStyling]

thank you so much! It means so much xx

[@dianalee441]

Congrats to you both! Wishing you the best for this new chapter into parenthood.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thank you! We're super excited :)

[@FunkySmab]

Congratulations again! Thank you for sharing your story, I wish you all the best!!

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thank you so much! xx

[@bluegirl648]

Congratulations!! This was also a very informative video about IVF :)

[@snephnie]

Hi, you two! It’s been a long time since I’ve been on KZbin but I’m a long time subscriber and I see your insta posts as well. I have been diagnosed with a condition that makes it difficult to become pregnant. I wanted to say thank you so much for sharing! It feels like a very personal thing and I appreciate you letting me in on how the process went for you. I’m so excited for you as well! Congrats to you 🥰

[@LoveChicStyling]

Yes I remember you! thank you so much for your support over the years. Wishing you all the best on your fertility journey 💛

[@TenLa05]

Omg just hearing the HcG level and the confidence from the ?nurse made my tears flow . Omg thanks for posting your journey - gives us all a sense of calm watching others and get some sense of understanding going into this journey ❤

[@mystixs2K]

Congratulations! What a journey you both have been through. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thank you! We wanted to share our story in case it would help others :)

[@banusri9203]

Congratulations ! and thanks for sharing your story .That's a lot to go through for anyone. I have been going through the same, 2 failed transfers so far. We have nothing but hope!

[@LoveChicStyling]

It's such a tough journey - wishing you all the best xx

[@cheridefreitas8091]

Wow. I feel like I just went on this entire emotional rollercoaster with you guys! Getting upset every time you had a negative result. Very happy that you got your positive at the end of the day! My husband and I have been trying for almost 3 years now, and are at the point where IVF is the logical next step. We have our first appointment on the 16th of March, and the time can not go quick enough! Your video was so helpful and informative (and real). Makes me feel so much better about the whole thing.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Oh i know how the waiting feels! Wishing you all the strength and success. Feel free to let me know if I can help with any questions xx

[@liveyourlife08101]

congratulations guys! how exciting to finally have this result after this tough journey

[@LoveChicStyling]

It's so nice to have made it to the other side!

[@makariupulu8225]

this is just one of the best stories out there in IVF community! Kudos guys! Me and my wife are preparing for egg harvest in a few days, Godwilling.

[@LoveChicStyling]

All the best! sending you strength xx

[@belindahawj4474]

Congratulation♡♡♡ I just felt like crying this whole video. So excited for you and it hurts me as well connecting with you guys bc we have similarities in parts of our journey. But I'm so happy for you guys. And I hope to someday have happy news like you guys too.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Praying for you and for those that are also finding it difficult to conceive ❤️

[@japesmag2]

I had my 5th transfer 2 weeks ago and found out yesterday it's negative again. Praying we'll have a miracle baby soon. I'm happy for you guys. Congratulations❤️

[@LoveChicStyling]

I'm so sorry to hear that I know it's heart breaking. Praying for your miracle! x

[@chopragirl3295]

God Bless you dear . U ll definitely get a baby soon. Believe in power of prayers

[@antoinettebrown7290]

Praying for you to get a miracle baby

[@rupinderbhullar8422]

I know one lady tried 9 time and 9th was successful. So never give up

[@BroccoliDuck]

Hello love chic styling Can you pls share which hospital Ivf you going to do ivf. I’m looking one ivf hospital to do ivf I ready done 4 time at monash Clayton but bathing Can you pls share ivf you go pls

[@gemandblueskies]

I’ve been following you for a while but haven’t seen your IVF content. I recently found out I have very low AMH too, while TTC #2. I haven’t told anyone besides my partner yet so somehow it’s very comforting seeing someone familiar talk through their experience, struggles and outcome. So great to see a positive outcome after that journey.

[@LoveChicStyling]

sorry to hear you've had some trouble! Hope my story gives you hope xx

[@tracys2]

Thank you for sharing this, it’s much needed for us to know that we are not alone in this. We are about to start our ivf next cycle as well. AMH 4

[@LoveChicStyling]

you are definitely not alone! Wishing all the best on your ivf cycle xx

[@jumplc]

Wow congratulations, so happy for you!

[@LoveChicStyling]

thank you so much!

[@TheIVFChapters]

Such a great video - very informative, thank you. I can certainly relate - my first retrieval I was also left with 3 fertilised and 1 to transfer, nothing to freeze. Second cycle went better thanks to ICSI but transfer resulted in another early miscarriage. Moving forward to my first FET now...this is one hell of a journey!!

[@LoveChicStyling]

such a crazy and tough journey but we learn that we are stronger than we think! xx

[@RetroSparklesx]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, and congratulations! ❤️❤️

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thanks for watching! xx

[@Harpreetsingh-em2yz]

Hi is this dr alex iskander

[@1024specialkay]

sending you two so much love! I am so glad things worked out! Hoping for a safe and healthy baby Jo + Phil

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thank you so much lovely! we're so happy ☺️

[@zoeydiamantopoulou1799]

Hey I’m Zoey from Athens, Greece with an AMH 0,01. Before the last summer I did my first ivf cycle, with one egg, with only 3 needles shoots. I also was waiting two weeks with a negative result of course. After this one, I did a second egg collect but this wasn’t good to go on. After this, I said to my doctor to do the full cycle with 10 or more needles for more eggs production ( because one egg is nothing, for me) and of course he told me to do it. But corona virus is here again and for second time we have the second lockdown between 4 months or so. And of course in a few days is Christmas, so I’m waiting... I’m very happy for you. I hope to grow more your family and to make more babies...!!! Congratulations again and I hope me, to live the miracle of motherhood like you!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@LoveChicStyling]

the waiting game is so agonising and there's so much waiting involved! Wishing you all the very best on your journey to your miracle baby xx

[@emilycarreno7451]

Congratulations ❤️ oh I look up to you all and hope you all the best. We are in our first round of IVF started with 32 eggs then only 2 blastocysts. Really a bummer and wanting on the pgs testing. 🙏🏼

[@LoveChicStyling]

I know how it feels and it's so disappointing! praying you'll receive the news you're after soon xx

[@navyamuralidhar5067]

You have no idea, how positive your video was. My 1st IVF treatment came negative today. I am totally disappointed and hurt. Thanks for sharing your journey and I wish you all the best..

[@LoveChicStyling]

I'm so sorry to hear that your first treatment didn't work out. If there's something I learnt it's that we are stronger than we think. Stay strong and wishing you all the best. xx

[@navyamuralidhar5067]

@@LoveChicStyling thanks so much... Best wishes to you 🙏

[@Flourish_today]

Your husband's persistence about 3 being good was awesome. His faith carried both of you through this.

[@Hmoobchic22]

Congrats!!! IVF is such a hard but rewarding journey at the end. I also went through IVF and was fortunate to get pregnant on the first try. And yes the menopur shots hurt!! Lol. Again congrats!

[@LoveChicStyling]

That's amazing! And yesss how much does menopur hurt! All worth it hey? :)

[@PigTribute]

Congrats!! I never had the menopur burn I mixed it with my gonal and no burn so glad the nurse told me to do this doing my fourth retrieval next week

[@iamjerose-oldchannel]

I agree- people should be more sensitive about asking this personal sensitive questions. i can relate.. i’m now in the beginning of my ivf journey.. had 2 failed iui cycles..

[@LoveChicStyling]

They just don't get it! That's why I really wanted to raise some awareness around this. Wishing you all the best xx

[@denevenevandenheever6515]

God is good . Really happy to listen to your inspiring story. . 🙏🙏🙏

[@LoveChicStyling]

God is so good!!

[@junebixby7041]

This was very informative...thank you.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Glad it was informative xx

[@nataliemcgreevy9812]

Just got diagnosed with endo and DOR here in Australia too. Your comment about ivf just being for other women really hits with me. That’s the first thing I thought. I don’t want to be on either of those women. Still hurts to say it out loud

[@LoveChicStyling]

I know it hurts and is a difficult reality to accept. But it doesn't mean it's all doom and gloom forever. Wishing you all the best xx

[@tanishabrown3031]

Am crying 😭 congrats

[@LoveChicStyling]

thank you so much!

[@nachannachle2706]

I'm starting my stimulated IVF ICSI treatment in 2 weeks. I have been planning for this (as a single woman) for the past 1.5 years and I can't wait to begin. I have had to postpone everything for 6 months because of abdominal surgery, but now the time is finally up! The things I'm worried the most about are: getting the embryos, becoming pregnant and STAYING pregnant. Though I'm in my mid-30s with no real health/hormonal/fertility issues so far, I'm well aware that nothing is given when it comes to IVF treatment. Basically, I will do my best and pray my ancestors for the rest. ^__^

[@LoveChicStyling]

All the best on your journey! I know the waiting is so hard and it's so hard to go through such an uncertain journey. wishing you all the strength xx

[@soniadosreis25]

I was doing some research and came across your channel. I realised I am seeing the same fertility doctor. How bizarre! It must be a sign. We are starting our IVF journey and hope for our rainbow baby soon 🙏

[@LoveChicStyling]

oh wishing you all the best! he really is one of the best in my opinion. You are in good hands xx

[@roadmapitbabe8066]

A huge congratulations

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thanks so much!

[@jesstankard6643]

Hi there, I am currently going through ivf for my 2nd baby due to unexplained secondary infertility. I am in Canberra and decided to go through adora fertility in Sydney as they are quite affordable compared to in Canberra. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@kimbalcomb]

How was adora? Iam in Canberra too I went with a clinic in Canberra and it was so expensive 😢

[@jesstankard6643]

@@kimbalcomb much more affordable. Although it's very interpersonal.

[@flintim]

Congratulations to you both. What a journey you have been on. I pray that you continue to rely on God and his spirit as he uses this new stage to keep growing you more dependent on Him for ALL things. Even your faith is a gift. Trust that he has all things in his sovereign control. He truly raises you as you raise your babies.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thank you for your prayers! It's been such a faith journey for us and I know will continue to be 💕

[@annnguyenvu]

Congratulations from one ivf mum to another. You guys will be amazing parents. I had 13 eggs, in the end 3 embryo made it to day 5. I've been lucky to have 2 out of the 3 work.

[@LoveChicStyling]

Another IVF warrior! That's so wonderful 💕

[@shaonsengupta6366]

What quality were ur day 5 embryos of? Mine didn’t turn out good quality

[@bashiiraasad9330]

Thank you for sharing 💕

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thanks for watching xx

[@Annie-xw7of]

I am from Melbourne and am trying to conceive, it would be great if you could mention which doctor and fertility clinic you guys visited in Melbourne, would be helpful. Thanks

[@seonhwakim2027]

First of all, thanks for sharing this story with us. I was on an emotional journey while I was watching this video tearing up and laughing at the same time as you guys. I am a 35 year woman living in Sydney and also started to consider an IVF. Could you please tell me which clinic you went to? And also, if you would recommend it.

[@LoveChicStyling]

thank you so much for watching. Feel free to send me a DM on IG and I'll be happy with chat more re the clinic x

[@Shining-Star-]

Thanks for sharing so happy for you! PGS testing is only relevant if your over 35 years old as the likelihood of DNA fragmentation within the eggs is greater after 35. x

[@crystalbee9706]

Hello, thank you for sharing your story. What has happened since you posted this video?

[@LoveChicStyling]

Hi there, you can follow our journey via our vlogs :)

[@amandangu7806]

Can you share what was your proctocol for the 3rd transfter that work? Thanks. Did you do anything different from 2nd transfter to 3rd transfter?

[@LoveChicStyling]

THe biggest change for my 3rd transfer was that I took steroids and the blood thinner to help with implantation..although everyone's situation is different

[@vyswe]

Congratulations

[@LoveChicStyling]

Thanks!

[@JJ-zw3sm]

Ttc since 2017, I have low amh 0.84, I started treatment since 2018 with 3 IUI and nothing worked. Jan 2019 I had my first ivf , march had my first fet which resulted in pregnancy but it resulted in m/c . Two months later 2nd transfer, it was not successful. Due to shortage of funds we moved to IUI again , basically 4 th IUI worked , was pregnant again but same thing happened no heartbeat so had to go for dnc. Tried another round IUI , failed. Now planning for second ivf cycle, scary . Praying this one is successful and my last one

[@LoveChicStyling]

What an absolute tough journey. Don't lose faith. Praying for your miracle xx

[@buddyyoung2781]

In my prayers.

[@MrImportguy]

When you say started right away for the second cycle, is the at your next period the next month? Or literally straight away the next day, you got stimulation?

[@LoveChicStyling]

When I started my next period

[@draganastankovic6207]

I am starting my IVF journey this month and im from AUS. Did you go with Monash IVF if you don’t mind me asking? Congratulations!!

[@LoveChicStyling]

wow how exciting and nerve racking at the same time! feel free to DM me on IG if you have any specific questions :)

[@lawrencelaw6136]

My wife had 2 normal pgs tested transfers. Both lasted 5weeks pregnancy only.

[@LoveChicStyling]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending you love 💕

[@dechanangmo9787]

What was your AMH? I am going through the same. Found out I have very low AMH. I have an appointment with a fertility specialist. So scared abs depressed!

[@LoveChicStyling]

My AMH was 3.6. I know it's so scary and sad to think it won't be an easy journey but you've got this! xx

[@dechanangmo9787]

I m in Melbourne too. 35 years. Going to start my ivf. Could you share what was your AMH before starting IVF and which fertility clinic did you guys chose?

[@LoveChicStyling]

my AMH was 3.6 and we went to City Fertility. Wishing you all the best!

[@dechanangmo9787]

Thank you! Thanks for your videos. They have been very informative. Congratulations on your baby :). All the best.

[@roadmapitbabe8066]

We are just researching now how much is a cycle of ivf in Australia? I’ve got what they have called a low results for my amh and I’m very disappointed so looking into options xx 😚

[@LoveChicStyling]

Hi there, it depends on a lot of factors but it's about 8K out of pocket for each cycle xx

[@samsvlog4991]

Did you use any medicine like progesterone or estrogen after transfer of embryo ? Did you have stimulated or natural cycle

[@LoveChicStyling]

The newborn phase for us was really overwhelming and difficult, but it also depends on what kind of baby you have. We had help but because he just cried all the time we mainly dealt with it ourselves. the major help we got from family was having them cook and deliver all meals to us for a fair while. I feel like that's the biggest help you can get! Good luck, you will be amazing xx

[@PoojaSharma-yt6cd]

Which centre did you go to in Sydney

[@LoveChicStyling]

I'm based in Melbourne :)

[@manvingill83]

Did you take menopur for the first cycle

[@michellehall9390]

Thanks for the honesty. Yet, only thing that freaks me out is your British/ Australian accent lol its sooo cute...

[@xiaojienan7891]

Which clinic did u go

[@carolthewanderer]

Congratulations! Im on to my 4th cycle. My amh is 1.6 and only had 2 made it to embryo. One transfer failed. Struikhina with getting mature eggs :( Did you have different protocols between the first and 2nd cycle ?

[@LoveChicStyling]

Hi there, so sorry to hear you've been going through a tough journey. Yes my protocol was different which I talked about in the video. Everyone is different though and I'm sure your FS is recommending the best protocol for your situation. All the best xx

[@cjlee2945]

September 1 2020 will be one week after transfer for me, and will have blood work done same day... Don't know what will happen!!

[@LoveChicStyling]

Wishing you all the best xx

[@MsMaxmotivation]

In NSW it costs $1000 but you have to buy meds which cost under $500

[@Honey_1012]

My treatment consultation was $2500 and that's not including out of pocket costs of Anesthesia, hospital stay costs, some medications and our consults for the gyno. Our fertility consult was $260 per session with Medicare rebate we claim back $74 from that though. That was in Liverpool NSW. Not sure where you think it costs under $1500, if that's in total.

[@jennaalexis89]

Did you ever consider the bulk billing ivf clinics in Victoria?

[@LoveChicStyling]

yes but we didn't want to go on a long waiting list and I also wanted to choose my fertility specialist

[@jennaalexis89]

@@LoveChicStyling oh yep fair enough. I didn't have to wait long only 2 weeks but I would of loved to of gone with my normal fertility specialist

[@shellysanders2]

The positive result lady had an amarican accent... interesting

[@MsMaxmotivation]

police check? counselling? wth i didnt do any of that in NSW thank god

[@LoveChicStyling]

oh you're lucky! I felt like we had to get so much done first!

[@dmypants]

Hi, Im curious about how you and your husband decided about freezing embryos or not in light of your Christian Faith. We are in the midst of making these difficult, ethical decisions.

[@LoveChicStyling]

I don't see it as a conflict at all? This incredible science is still a gift from God and made it possible for us to have kids x

[@onyekaigwe3249]

did u use menopur in your 1st cycle