First Time IVF at 49 years old

[Sonia321]

Hi Everyone.

Well I'm not sure what to write or know if will make sense.

Myself and my partner have been trying to conceive for some years now. Finally we are stable financially to go ahead with our IVF plans for one cycle. We tried before but we just didn't have the money.

I know a fair amount about the IVF/ICSI procedures as I have been studying them on and off for years! But now I am part of it, I'm so nervous.

I am taking my DHEA tablets along with several good herbal tablets. Although not supa dupa fit, I exercise as often as I can; my diet consists of good wholesome food with plenty of vegetables. My biggest downfall is sweets/chocolates/biscuits. I have managed to reduce the intake though. I have a physically demanding job so need to keep on top of my fitness. I don't drink or smoke.

My partner has good sperm, not sure how to put all the figures on here. I am already aware of my age, quality of eggs etc but we are not using a donor egg. One reason is that it would take too long to find anyone with my ethnicity. If we conceive this will be my first child.

I am doing the Long Down Regulation Agonist Treatment Cycle with IVFAustralia.

So I'd be grateful for any tips, advice, constructive criticism.

Thanks very much


p.s. I am about to start my Synarel sniffing tonight.

[Muppity]

Hi Sonia
Having fun sniffing? Not fun is it!
Sounds like you are doing all the right things. The only thing I might add is that I found acupuncture excellent - I'm not sure where you are (on my phone) but some people coins probably recommend an accupuncturist near you.

Best of luck

[Sonia321]

Hi Muppity

Acupuncture. I have thought of doing this but have a pathetic fear of needles.

Not sure exactly how I am going to manage self-injecting. Hoping my partner will be able to do it.

I live in the Chatswood area, so any good recommendations will be considered re accupuncture.

Thanks so much for the hello.

[Miss.B]

Hi Sonia and welcome to belly belly! It's a fantastic place to meet people in similar situations and get the much needed support. I've done 2 cycles of IVF, and have had a/c before as well, and I can tell you the needles in a/c are so fine, you can hardly see them let alone feel them! You're already going to be jabbibing away or be jabbed, so I think you'd find a/c needles a breeze. Wishing you every success in your cycle!

[Sonia321]

Thanks for that Miss.B

I've just taken my first sniff! Not sure if done it correctly but did taste a bit icky at back of throat. Both nostrils thoroughly blocked up now! Waiting to take drink some juice.

[Aussiegirl777]

Hi Sonia, Just wanted to stop by and wish you all the luck in your journey.

Also my Sister did IVF and she had a HUGE fear of needles! She doesn't anymore She also ended up doing regular accupuncture and I know she would definately reccomend it in conjuction with IVF.

Hope all goes well for you.