About to start my first IVF, help!

[onthefly]

Hi Bianeckza
It's always a bit of a shock when you get to this point.
You might find it really helpful to chat with the girls in LT TTC & Assisted Conception Chatter.
Good luck to you!

[Melindaann]

Hi Bianeczka,

Firstly, what you feel and what you go through with IVF is personal and different for everyone. One thing I learnt, is have no expections, expect let downs but KNOW you have the strength to get back up and go again, why? because of that baby you so badly desire. As to what the drugs will do to your body, different for everyone, I felt I didnt struggle with the emotional side, apparently I cried, ALOT.. I found the hardest part of the process was the 2WW(2 week wait) and the impending failure if it doesnt stick. The first time was such a heart breaker for me cos it was the ONE chance.
Myself, I suffered endo. I had two laps, of which the last one took over 2 hours surgery.
I would suggest, dont plan on when you will draw that line because that line may come sooner than you planned, or you may stretch it.
This might all sound hard coming from me as Im currently pregnant.. BUT.. Ive had the surgeries, had the failed IVF, had a failed marriage and started my life again, met my wonderful husband and I believe, have been given the utmost gift of a beautiful baby growing inside of me without the assistance of medical intervention. We were due to start IVF in two weeks when we found out we had fallen pregnant naturally. I believe it had alot of to do with my surgery but also a miracle.
But, as MadB said, go to the LT TCC & Assisted Conception Chatter group.. AWESOME support from women who KNOW what you're going through and won't say something that they don't realise cuts you to the core. Your friends and family can do that without thinking but thats just cos they dont know what you're going through, they dont mean to hurt.

Good luck and I pray you get your own BFP.. it truly is a gift that I treasure daily and won't ever take for granted. And from someone who went through the endo operations and the failed IVF, hyper stimulated ovaries, etc... it is SOOOO worth it. God bless my friend.

Good luck,
Mel.