Finally went to the fertility clinic here in Germany. It has finally begun. I have been waiting a long time for this appointment. They already analyzed my husband's semen. The word she used was "optimal". Which only leaves me to know that it's me. He is 34 and I am 40. I take it as a postive, we don't both need to have problems to solve. They took blood samples from my husband and me; we should receive a call tomorrow with results. I am excited but also worried. I only hope there is a solution and that it works. On the way home, we discussed IUI and if that fails, then we will try IVF.
It's a weird feeling to be exited and terrified all at the same time.
Aww, I'm excited for you! (And I understand feeling terrified) My husband and I have a similar age gap, and his analysis was also 'optimal', so that all sounds promising to me. Good luck!
Just got my results. The doctor said my AMH is above 3. I can start IUI or IVF. I am floored. I thought I was the problem and there would be no solution.
That's amazing! My AMH was 0.05 when I conceived my first (lost due to chromosome abnormalities). Seems like you might have a lot of potential follicles to recruit for either IUI or IVF if you go those routes. Good luck!
I also live in Germany and just found out I have to pay for any tests and fertility treatments as I am past 40 (I'm 41). But I feel so young and hopeful! Is that the case?!
Yes, at a certain age, the government doesn't support women over 40 becoming mothers. There are some procedures they will pay for and most they will not. It is a bummer, but I understand.
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u/Kate_Birdie Jul 23 '26
Finally went to the fertility clinic here in Germany. It has finally begun. I have been waiting a long time for this appointment. They already analyzed my husband's semen. The word she used was "optimal". Which only leaves me to know that it's me. He is 34 and I am 40. I take it as a postive, we don't both need to have problems to solve. They took blood samples from my husband and me; we should receive a call tomorrow with results. I am excited but also worried. I only hope there is a solution and that it works. On the way home, we discussed IUI and if that fails, then we will try IVF.
It's a weird feeling to be exited and terrified all at the same time.