Scared and exited at same time!

After nearly two years of being on the ivf waiting list we finally got out first two appointments through and as much as I am really pleased that it come through I am also very scared. Is this normal?

[Zozo88]

Hello tigger75 I know that feeling so well it's been a 2 year slog for me with ops and scans but ivf is finally coming to a start and am so ready to do this but scared at same time I think it's the not knowing that is scary.good luck x

[Melaineh]

Good luck

[Hidden]

Yes, being scared is very natural as there are so many outcomes and we're not in control unfortunately.

Good luck x

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Thanks for all your kind words. It is something that has been in the back of my mind for all this time. Now it has been brought to the forefront it is scary. I try not to worry but I can't help it, that just me.

Also planning our wedding so hopefully I can use that as a distraction. Or at least try!

[pswhiteside]

That's completely normal. We've just completed our first ivf cycle, got a bfp on 12.9.13, and I was terrified from day 1. For me it was not knowing what to expect along the way as well as the fear of it not working. If you get too worried I found it helped talking to an infertility team councillor.

Good luck ans keep us posted

Xxx

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Congratulations. That is brilliant news. Also gives me some hope that it could happen for me too. I have been told by a friend to speak to a counsellor before it gets too much for me to handle.

Thanks for the advice & support. X

[Treacle]

I'm almost be worried for you if you weren't a little bit scared! Its a rollercoaster of emotions from before you even start and being aware of those emotions is halfway to dealing with them!

Its partly fear of the unknown I think in your first round, getting used to the drugs and associated feelings, appointments, juggling the process with work and life in general - but it does all fit in and work so try not to scare yourself unnecessarily, there are loads of places to get help and support and share your experiences.

Good luck!!

xx

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Yeah you right Treacle the whole not knowing bit makes you imagine the worst I think. I have friends who have gone through ivf successfully but not with my issue.

Then you read on here how some women do really well & others don't you just panic!

First apt week so will ask bout counselling there too.