r/IVFinfertility • u/Weak-Patience7001 • 48m ago
Vent Egg Retrieval Results
Feeling disappointed but also guilty for feeling disappointed 🤍
I retrieved 11 eggs, and while I know I should be grateful for every single one, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed. Seeing so many other women share their results of 20+ eggs has been harder on me than I expected. I’m happy for them, but it’s also hard not to compare and wonder why my results weren’t the same.
I know quality matters just as much as quantity, and I know there are still so many steps left in this process. I’m trying to remind myself that everyone’s body responds differently, and someone else’s results don’t determine how my journey will turn out.
I think I’m just struggling with the balance of being grateful for what I got while also allowing myself to feel disappointed that things didn’t turn out how I hoped. Both feelings can exist at the same time, but it’s hard not to feel guilty for the latter.
I guess I’m just looking for reassurance from anyone who has been in a similar position. 🤍