oh and i didnt let the kids know about the injections. i did them early in the morning in a locked bathroom. i personally think its too big a deal for young children to comprehend. needles scare enough adults. but my boys have seen me have BT's as to me that is completely different. it actually helped as my eldest was extremely sick last week and had to have BT's, but was so relaxed coz he has seen mummy have them.
our Ds was 12 when we started IVF and he got so worried as to why i was going to the Dr's all the time. We should have told him earlier. I would tell your DD the truth -perhaps find a book to explain it. I will google it or ask on other IVF forums .
Maybe she is scared something really bad is wrong with you and she is scared of losing you. Maybe tell her Drs are doing some tests to help you have a new baby. Tell her you are 'well' but you and daddy need Drs to help you. Tell her about the injections - it is not because you are sick but to help make your body get ready to make a baby.
You need to ask yourself is She is old enough perhaps and ? mature enough to deal with it if you don't have success the first time. Maybe don't tell her all the exact details like when the transfer is and the TWW , blood tests exactly but do say is all part of the Drs plan and you will tell her first when you are having a baby. She might pick up on the stressful time anyway.
In mean time explain these special Drs /hospital visits are for well mummies and daddies who just need some help to have a baby.
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