Hello all,
I am about to embark on my first IVF cycle and am feeling quite scared. Have been going through a bit of anxiety and depression lately and am worried that the IVF stuff will further aggravate things. Just looking for some reassurance and some advice on what to expect. Have just started primolut yesterday which I wil take for 7 days to bring on AF then the ball will start rolling!!!
Thanks in advance for any comments.
It is normal to be a bit scared when starting something so new, unknown and when there is so much riding on the outcome . There are plenty of others in your situation or who have been in your situation that can give you some guidance on here. So I am glad you have posted looking for support and advice.
For me IVF is a emotionally challenging journey more than a physical one, but everyone is different, and some find it the other way around or both. I think managing your expectations and accepting that there will be moments of frustration, bewilderment, sadness, discomfort but also hopefully joy during IVF and afterwards, can help prepare and help get you through the journey the best you can.
If you don't feel you are ready for it right now, be honest with yourself and consider delaying if that is what feels like the right thing to do.
As you go through the IVF process ask as many questions as you want to of the medical professionals. It is their responsibility to help you and support you too. Don't let them fob you off if you don't feel satisfied with their answers. Some women tell their nurses to cut the bull **** and give them the facts if that is what they want.
This may be sounding a bit blunt but this has been my experience to date if that helps.
I will move this thread into the LTTTC/AC area where you may get more replies as there is more activity in there.
Good luck and ask lots of questions of us!
xx
Ann what you are feeling is normal sweetie and for me I apporached each cycle as one step closer to reaching my goal and the control freak in me felt like I was doing something.
As to the protocol dicuss that with your FS but usually it is a set of 10-14 days on each drug to get to the next step
The best advice I was given came from my FS sometimes it takes I cycle to get that dream BFP but mostly it takes 6 + and not to be too hard on myself we would get the drugs right and make a baby. Well she is due in 2 weeks after the 6th cycle.
My whole story is in my blog feel free to follow the link in my signature and have a read and
Cadence I am also about to start my first IVF cycle and like you already have a 2 yo, a son, and have been TTC #2 for around 18 months.
Can't give much advice on what to expect as I have no idea myself but can be here to support and help. I am on the pill at the moment and due to start taking syneral in a couple of days.
I wish you the very best of luck. Try and relax and feel positive about the fact that you are taking active steps to get closer to your goal!
Hi there! I'm just doing my first IVF cicle this month... It's my 5th day on Puregon. Today I had a scan and my doc said likely to have egg pickup on Friday!!!! and ET on Monday... Tomorrow I'm having another scan to confirm. I didnt have any side effects from drugs... just noticed more pimples on my face...
Good luck for you all!!
Had egg pick up on Monday. Collected 13 eggs and it was very exciting for me and my DH. Yesterday I got a call from the lab saying that none of the eggs have been fertilized... I was devastated... the worst thing is that no one (family and friends) know about what's been happening to us and I don't have anyone to share with....
Today lab called again to tell me that 6 eggs are dividing... late fertilization???? Well, now I just have to wait until Saturday and confirm if I'm going to have an ET...or not...
i was in your place one year ago and very scared, but i don't think it was as bad as i expected. i gained a little weight, which i have lost most of it ( prob wasn't eating well, maybe have something to do with weight)
it was a bit scary but i am going to do it again. good luck x
hi esperan, my clinic lets us ring and speak to the embryologist every day, perhaps you can ask to do the same. we find it really helpful to find out what's happening.
cadence and kmond - ivf is definetly a journey that will change you. But like dusty said, if you are not feeling ready mentally, put it off for a few months til you do feel so. I don't find it physically too bad, although i'm very brave with needles now, but by the end of the 6wks of medication (full stim cycle), i'm really emotional and just happy for it to be over. your clinic should offer counselling, take advantage of it if you need it. i also found these forums helpful and a book called IVF and Ever After - information was my friend.
one little thing we found - my first cycle i didn't exercise (despite being a runner) much as I was pretty tired. Second cycle i forced myself out there and regularly ran 20-30km a week. DH and I believe all that extra oxygenated blood circulating around me during egg growth really amde the difference. We got 2 more frosties than last time and one has stuck! (so far). - more eggs and better quality embies.
dh is also on Menevit- a vitamin to help with the spermies. you can get it from an online pharmacy.
not sure if any of that helps but good luck with it.
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. There are plenty of others in your situation or who have been in your situation that can give you some guidance on here. So I am glad you have posted looking for support and advice.
It's my 5th day on Puregon. Today I had a scan and my doc said likely to have egg pickup on Friday!!!! and ET on Monday... Tomorrow I'm having another scan to confirm. I didnt have any side effects from drugs... just noticed more pimples on my face...
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