My IVF Journey - 2 Years of Egg Retrievals, IUI, Embryo Transfers

[@our2miraclebabies496]

We loved this video and all she shared ! We went thru a very similar experience where my wife dealt with Infertility, Surrogacy, NICU, while having Multiple Sclerosis to ultimately having twins !

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for sharing and I’m so happy that you have your miracle twins!

[@reynarickman4401]

Thank you for sharing I am lonely and have been infertile my whole life. I am doing Ivf and it’s been hard. God watch over me and guard my heart.

[@andreaalexander5918]

Thank you so much for sharing this in the most honest way. I truly appreciate it. 3 rounds of IVF, 1 viable embryo and currently preparing for embryo transfer. And congratulations on your pregnancy! Excited to see the new baby soon.❤

[@TeawithMD]

Thinking of you and crossing my fingers for your transfer! Let me know if you have any questions about the transfer process. I was thinking of making a video about how to make progesterone shots more tolerable!

[@andreaalexander5918]

@@TeawithMD I would love some tips! That would be so helpful 🙏🏼

[@selfpossessed3940]

​@@andreaalexander5918was it successful?

[@drrajsree]

Congratulations Joyce! I'm a fellow physician and KZbinr! I wanted to introduce myself and say hi! I was touched listening to your story. Thank you for sharing and helping so many other women! Best wishes, Rajsree

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for watching and for saying hello ❤️

[@anginehache8115]

You are for me one of the sweetest and kind person I've followed on social media. I'm very happy and proud of you, even if I don't know you personally, but you are such a beautiful and genuine human being. Just the fact that you are opening yourself about something so vulnerable in such a genuine way, and also offering your help to others about this journey. It really means everything! You rock, you'll be an amazing mom to that child. God bless you & your family. ❤️

[@TeawithMD]

Your comment literally brought tears to my eyes

[@anginehache8115]

@@TeawithMD I'm so glad that it made you feel good. Your reply makes me so happy! I saw it earlier and I forgot to reply, but just now I was taking my "me" washing my hair, and I prayed for you and your pregnancy journey. May God be with you all this time. Know that you are appreciated, and thank you so much for taking your time to share so many awesome things, but esoec this journey. ❤️

[@romesasworldbeauty6525]

I am also now in process in ivf these days after 2 miscarriage of natural pregnency ,,i am agree with you about pain in shot time and egg retrieval process 🥺next process is embryo transfer in next month . Hopping for the best 🙂

[@TeawithMD]

I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriages; I know how devastating it is to go through them. Wishing you the best for your IVF journey ❤️

[@romesasworldbeauty6525]

@@TeawithMD thanks alot

[@annem4395]

Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your story!! Praying for a smooth pregnancy and healthy baby!

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for your kind wishes!

[@anushaanand6262]

Congratulations Joyce! Have loved your skincare videos over the last 1 year. Going thru ivf and hv had 4 failed cycles. It’s such a hard hard journey! Wish you all the very best😊🤗.

[@TeawithMD]

I'm so sorry to hear this. It is really so difficult and so lonely, and the lack of control drove me crazy! I'm here for you and will be thinking of you as you're going through this journey.

[@silverneonsulphur]

Thank you for sharing your story! The tension between being hopeful yet holding things lightly is so difficult to navigate. Definitely an exercise in faith and trust in God. It was lovely meeting you at WCD earlier this year - looking forward to more of your pregnancy related skincare content! :) xx

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching! ❤️ definitely will be sharing more pregnancy skincare soon!

[@24AVR]

Thank you for sharing your journey!! My husband and I are under the same journey and hearing your story, especially as a sister in Christ, I feel soooo seen and understood! Sending the biggest hug and prayers for your family!!

[@TeawithMD]

Praying for your family! ❤️

[@lindsaymichel3190]

Just finished up a second ER and in the wait period for the final results. Appreciate you sharing your journey ❤ IVF is not for the faint of heart.

[@Stitch_12_X]

Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope everything continues to improve for you and your family.

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Stitch_12_X]

@@TeawithMD 🫂

[@love2read2008]

Congratulations! Infertility has higher prevalence in women with medical careers, so you are definitely not alone and it can affect anyone ❤ Praying for a safe pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period for you, baby and your growing family 🥰 Lots of love from a fellow Medical Mum in Australia ❤

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much ❤️ some studies quote 1 in 4 female physicians are diagnosed with infertility, and female surgeons lose babies during pregnancy at a higher rate than the general population. We need more awareness around this topic and hopefully change the conversation for the next generation of women in medicine!

[@kieucheung3020]

Congrats!!!! I went through almost the same journey as you. We moved from CA to WA during my IVF treatment. We also bought a house before we moved except that we moved from an apartment. I also got my cycle canceled due too. Totally agree with you the ups and downs and all the confusion despite my science background. You are so brave to do the shots yourself.. so brave!!!

[@TeawithMD]

Wow our stories have a lot of parallels! So many ups and downs and it’s all so confusing. How do you like WA? It’s a big change weather wise from sunny CA!

[@melodyh2939]

My ❤ broke hearing about your difficult journey, my own fertility journey has been emotionally grueling so I really felt everything you were saying. Thank you for sharing!

[@TeawithMD]

I’m so sorry to hear that you went through a difficult process too. Everyone has a unique path, all hard in their own ways. Sending you love and thank you for watching

[@J.Anita24]

😊 Congratulations 🎊 I'm in my first IVF cycle after 4 Failed IUI and around 7 failed TI sessions over the last 3 years. Jesus gives us strength! I'm encouraged!

[@TeawithMD]

Sending you strength and love and HOPE!

[@lauraellerman9443]

I’m so sorry - praying for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 - what exactly is a TI session or what does it stand for?

[@J.Anita24]

@@lauraellerman9443 Hey. Timed intercourse. My ivf transfer failed but I guess it's not our time. I only had 1 embryo.

[@lauraellerman9443]

@@J.Anita24 thank you for letting me know. I’m so sorry it didn’t work out as hoped and prayed for. I think there’s somethings that we will just never know the reason why and that will never make sense. And it’s heartbreaking. I pray for your continued strength and peace and that one day you will be blessed immensely in a way that you never saw coming 🙏🏻

[@J.Anita24]

@@lauraellerman9443 Thank you so very much for your kind words! 💚

[@joycewong4685]

Congratulations! 🥰🥰 Hope you and your family are navigating the new change well and not stress too much! It was tough listening to your journey so I can't imagine going through it. Thank you for sharing your experience♥

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much for watching my video and hearing about my journey. It was an emotional one to film. Thank you for your kind congratulations!

[@MylerFam300]

I feel the same way that you described of feeling hopeful and not too hopeful so your heart doesn't break. I did 3 IUI's all without success. I had to take a break for about a year and a half because it took such an emotional toll. I am in my 2nd IVF cycle. I just had my embryo transferred 2 days ago and I will find out in 8 days if it worked this time! 🤞

[@TeawithMD]

Wishing for all the best outcomes for you! I know this journey is so hard

[@dreamxpaili]

all hugs and prayers for you, thank you for sharing your story. i'm so inspired by your persistence and hope through this whole process.

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much - it was a test of my faith and marriage at many times throughout! Not an easy journey

[@kayladavis3388]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey!!!! I am about to start my treatment and I am terrified. Your video gave me hope!

[@TeawithMD]

Sending you all the good vibes and well wishes ❤️

[@kaynteekeylcee300]

I am so happy for you, and congratulations, Mama 😊. I am on my second ivf cycle, and your video is giving me hope.

[@TeawithMD]

Cheering you on 💪🏻

[@Charko-yk9vp]

Congradulations! I live hearing happy stories like this. Best wishes, New sub here :)

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much for the kind congrats! And thank you for subbing!

[@oscarianalatuff5893]

I 'm about to starts IVF, and looking for information, I really just wanna say thank you, for sharing your experience, you make me feel, we are not alone, I'm physician too, and it so overewhealming, try to just realese control and keep the hope alive, thank you again, your video me make me feel that I can go through it, with peace and hope❤ 🎉 The best wishes for you and your beautiful family.

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for sharing and I am wishing for the best for your IVF journey

[@anushamurthy8263]

So happy for your family, wish you & your baby good health💛 Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@hellynn_j]

Hi Joyce, congratulations and thank you for sharing your story. I know exactly everything you were feeling. I have been documenting my IVF journey on KZbin and while sharing brings in so much support and love from this amazing community of strong women, it can also be really difficult at times bc you do relive the trauma... but also release it, in a way. Anyway, I am still in it now after 7 egg retrievals and 3 transfers, but its really nice to hear & relate to your story. I also live in the bay area but came to Korea for IVF and have been here a while now, and hopefully i also have a happy ending. Sending you and your family lots of good energy.❤

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much for sharing; it is such a difficult journey and I’m hoping for the best outcome for you! Is the process very different in Korea compared to the States?

[@LingWong-b3e]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing such a personal journey. Am hoping for the best on my side too so just thankful to hear your story and emotions too

[@TeawithMD]

You got this! Thank you for the kind words

[@purifect4359]

Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations! Thais is very helpful and supportive for me. I’m going to be on my journey next month.

[@TeawithMD]

Wishing you all the best and cheering you on ❤️

[@ItohanestherIdehen]

Congratulations joyce by September I Will start my ivf second treatment with your video I have hope

[@hisbeloved86]

Dotori is going to be a big brother! Congrats!!! 🤗

[@TeawithMD]

Yes! He doesn't quite get it yet but he's very excited for his sibling to bring him a garbage truck at delivery

[@darlenebrown2991]

Congratulations to you and your husband! 🥰

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much

[@EverythingFarrah217]

Hi I’m goin to be following you because I’m goin through ivf too next month will be my second round of stims I can’t wait I’m scared and nervous but also excited,,, congratulations 🎉

[@TeawithMD]

Hoping you have a positive outcome! Cheering you on

[@ashleythiede8602]

Congrats! I’m at the same clinic it looks like. Just had our first FET and I’m 4dp5dt, I’m terrified.

[@TeawithMD]

Sending you love! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you

[@Akshata4786]

Ur story is inspiring to me. Always have hope. So much positivity here. My FET is due from past 3 years. Its all about our financial condition. We are unable to visit hospital. The charges are too high. 😭😭😭 hoping to see doctor and have healthy baby. Please pray for me ....please please need blessings. I am feeling low and depressed. Please pray for me to get pregnant with healthy baby. Prayers for me please please please

[@TeawithMD]

Praying for you 🫶🏻

[@Moon-san1]

Hey dear , congrats , iam on 2weeks wait pray for me .

[@TeawithMD]

Hoping for positive outcome!

[@rheajoy4039]

You describe the journey very well. I just had my 8th Transfer. Will start with my 7th IVF if this fails. Will be my last one. I can’t do it anymore… egg donation or embryo adoption are the next steps

[@TeawithMD]

Sending you strength and love ❤️

[@linhlong5155]

Thank you. Would you be able to share your thoughts on LED therapy and LED therapy for fertility?

[@TeawithMD]

Yes I can do a pregnancy and cosmetic procedures video!

[@GP-ev8ve]

Curious to know if you went into the transfers with chosen gender embryos? Curious to know how that all works in the US.

[@TeawithMD]

We are given an option to choose or have the embryologist choose!

[@erinfrancisco8707]

Dr. Park, thank you for sharing your journey as I’m going through a similar journey🙏🏼. Love watching your videos.

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. Good luck on your journey!

[@yaAlimadadmoula]

Hi I just did my Ivf and to my surprise I had one egg that is also day 3 embryo which I make them to freeze because my doctor told me to and now I am scared that it will survived it will be in December does it will work like my age is 23 had egg quality issue and I got 28 eggs but 8 survived but there did not went to 5 day

[@AnonymousAnonymous-ky2xi]

Congratulations! 🎉 thank you for sharing. It’s hard to be vulnerable.

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much for watching

[@blo0di3]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story. This story encourage me through my IVF journey. ❤❤

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for watching and I am cheering you on

[@DinaMorgan-u2e]

Congratulations!!!

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you!!

[@lisajafari-ki5cy]

Hi thank you for your post!! Would you kindly tell us what medication did you use for egg retrieval? What was the protocol that the clinic used ? Thx

[@TeawithMD]

I used menopur and gonal F, estrace and clomid. I know every cycle is very different and every patient uses different medications. Please see my REI doctor’s KZbin channel Dr. Lora Shahine, she provides so much great education!

[@christiaflores2548]

Thank you for sharing. And putting exactly how I feel into words.

[@nabilajahanchy4726]

Thank you for sharing... I am going through this now ...

[@jackelinetoro2284]

Congratulations! Blessings ❤🎉

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you!!!

[@knaganavya8352]

Congratulations doc. I am really happy for u.

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you!

[@trackstarlexi]

We are considering IVF for balance (currently have 1 girl and would like a boy) how common are failed cycles?

[@TeawithMD]

My fertility doctor Dr. Lora Shahine had an amazing KZbin and podcast where she goes over all the statistics and information! I hope you find her content helpful

[@MP-nj1qy]

Thank you for sharing! I’m about to go to my first infertility appointment. I had a myomectomy 2 years ago and a miscarriage 10 months ago. At 36, I’m worried I’m running out of time. Would you go straight with IVF at this stage?

[@JoyceJackson-p6t]

Congratulations!

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you!

[@Findingmamahood]

Thank you for sharing!! My transfer will be 10/26 and I’m hopeful!! Will you share good skin regime for oily skin… well it’s oily now but that could change with pregnancy! TY

[@TeawithMD]

❤️❤️❤️ yes I absolutely can

[@friendsupstudio689]

I love your Dr. I watch all her videos 🥰

[@rahshedasmith5812]

Yeah!!!! Congrats!!!

[@TeawithMD]

❤️

[@toniwilliams7193]

Did you gain lots of weight with ivf? I’m worried about this. Thank you ❤

[@crystalbowlby6588]

I have been gone through multiple fail IVFs. With all the hormonal meds, I grow more freckles on my face. Do you have any recommendations on how to lighten the freckles? Thank you.

[@TeawithMD]

Hello, sorry to hear about the multiple rounds of IVF. I know it is so tough. For freckles you can try products with retinoid or retinol, AHA or BHA at home; if you want faster results then a chemical peel or laser with a dermatologist. Also consistently wear spf 30+ as well.

[@diamondtv521]

Did you get pain meds for your transfer ?

[@Starlight47477]

Your story gives me so much hope. My 1st transfer failed. Planning our 2nd transfer next month. You said you continued with progesterone shot before switching to suppository until after few weeks of positive test. My dr has put me on vaginal & oral because she thinks it’s just as effective. Do you mind sharing if your dr suggested any difference between using the progesterone shot and vaginal and if that would make any difference? Thank you :)

[@TeawithMD]

Hello, I’m hoping for a positive outcome for you! My doctor said I could switch to suppository sooner, so I think it just depends on each patient’s history and hormones!

[@annamariemitchell8565]

Thank you for your video!

[@inevitablefanaticcharm2455]

Hi Dr. @TeawithMD Thank you for sharing with us your IVF Journey

[@TeawithMD]

❤️

[@shabanabegum24]

How did you conceived the first time? With your firstborn?

[@jackchew5768]

Congratulations to both your husband and You ❤🎉

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much!

[@jujujujubee6364]

I’m thinking to get my first IVF. Question did you have to pay again for every failed transfer?

[@maggiea8780]

Yes. Also check to see if insurance covers IVF to help reduce overall cost

[@kittybang]

Congratulations!!! 💝

[@WanderlustButterfly]

Do you mind me asking how many eggs were frozen in each cycle?

[@TeawithMD]

We wanted to freeze embryos which have a higher chance of success and it made sense with our family planning goals. The first round was unsuccessful and the second round we ended up with a few precious embryos!

[@89skorpion89]

Thank you so much for the video! Congrats 🎉 enjoy healthy and happy pregnancy! We did several ovulation shots, 3 IUI, 2 IVF with ICSI method (fresh and cryo)… supporting with TCM, herbs, tons of shots and medications… I got even overstimulation of my ovaries by the very first IVF cycle, so had to stay for 10 days in a hospital. 😢 I just hope to get our dream comes true soon ❤ We try to conceive our first baby ❤ I will have my next visit at the clinic to plan everything the coming week… it always feels so scary and strange… 😢

[@ManuelValencia-zh9mz]

Hola doctora soy de Ecuador no se como decirte pero me están escribiendo que necesitas dinerro para salir de las naciones unidas de Siria

[@ManuelValencia-zh9mz]

Ayúdame para saber si en verdad se trata de usted o de una tal jenny kim

[@TeawithMD]

That is not me; those are scammers 😟

[@ManuelValencia-zh9mz]

They stole 6,000 dollars from me saying that you were going to come and marry me or I, like a fool, took the money, so that's what I'm writing to you. I fell in love with you very much. Doctor, excuse me, but I had to know who you were.

[@amyt6740]

Children are a blessing from the Lord! May God bless you and your growing family with His Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-control! Thank you for boldly and humbly sharing your struggles with us! Love all your content and your genuine wisdom and knowledge! The Joy of the Lord is your strength! You can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you! May you dwell in the shadow of the Almighty and allow Him to carry you!

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you for your kind words

[@UnknownCartoonEditor]

👏👏👏CONGRATS!!!

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you!

[@fauziakimario6757]

Congratulations 🎉🙏😘

[@karthikadevi6161]

CONGRATS

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you so much!

[@colneyangela3037]

Congratulations❤

[@TeawithMD]

Thank you ❤️

[@katyakobra]

Thanks for sharing 🩷🩷🩷

[@TeawithMD]

❤️❤️❤️

[@yuriorozco9016]

Thank you

[@TeawithMD]

❤️

[@Mckat23]

IUI doesn’t work

[@heidyaherrera9771]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@FarhadAsperian]

Why my doctor said no need any medication for me to done IUI? He said we will do without any insemination? Is he scammer or lier?

[@selfpossessed3940]

Iui neans intra uterine insemination how then he will do it without insemination...that wont b iui

[@cartmanbrah8937]

That's odd, my wife and I recently had one failed IUI but they gived her Meds right away. Now we decided to do ivf we are almost done with that.

[@FarhadAsperian]

Why my doctor said no need any medication for me to done IUI? He said we will do without any insemination? Is he scammer or lier?

[@selfpossessed3940]

Never heard of it.. i had one iui and i wss given medications to get good eggs and then my husband gave his sample that day and the basic part of iui is that they inject the semen of ur husband direct into ur uterus...i dont get the point how will iui be done without it

[@selfpossessed3940]

He seems a scammer to me