I don't think anyone ever goes into IVF without being terrified. However, I found that all the things that scared me at first weren't anything to be scared of in the end... and the things I found hardest (and perhaps should have been scared of) didn't even enter my head at all! But I had a rather hellish IVF experience with lots of unusual complications, so it's probably best we leave my experience out of things.

As the others have said - the first needle is scary, but once you're past that one the rest are easy. I found it easier to cope if I did the injections myself, but I would often get DH to prepare the needles for me. Don't worry if you end up with a needle pointed at a bare belly for a while before you can stick it in... I think we've all been there.

Finally, best of luck with everything, and don't be afraid to ask if you are uncertain about something. The only silly question is the one you don't ask!

BW