Starting out...

[emu2016]

This is the first time I've engaged with a forum... so forgive me if I ramble. We're about to start IVF treatment. We already know that there's a 99% chance it won't work, due to not having many eggs or even of good quality. But we're giving it a shot before we will have to move to another option. I'm so nervous. How quickly does everything move? Should I take time off work? I've read there are injections... how quickly after our first appointment will I begin these? It's like someone has replaced my huge battle of emotion with a crazy amount of confusion!

Thanks in advance!

[poochi]

Hi welcome to the journey. Injections will depend on whether you are on a long or shot protocol but they times around your period, your clinic will clearly explain it all so don't worry! Time off work is personal choice, I have some time off from egg collection but many people just work straight through.

For now research improving egg quality to give yourself some control. Supplements such as DHEA, Ubiquinol, Royal jelly, omega3 & l'arginie are meant to help. A diet high in green veg, salmon & avocados is also recommended.

Come on here to vent or ask questions anytime as there is always someone to help.

Good luck x

[emu2016 in reply to poochi]

Awwww thank you. I've just been reading thread after thread... all the tests, sometimes weighed, sometimes not, sometimes blood tests, sometimes not. I probably just need to settle down! It's so weird having been so worried nothing would ever happen for ages and now the first appointment is so soon! Thanks for the advice on preparing.... I'll take a good luck and get eating the greens! xx

[Nikki-GG]

Hi, it's pretty intense starting out with all the blood tests, scans and having to be home at certain times for injections. I started my injections two days after my period started once the consultant said we were fine to start. I haven't taken any time off work as I am saving that up for when I have my egg collection and then transfer.... Don't be nervous it's actually not as bad as I thought. I have accidentally stabbed myself with the needle quite badly a few times.... But the worst thing for me has been the weight gain. Drink tonnes of water!!! Hope that is helpful?? Good luck xxx

[emu2016 in reply to Nikki-GG]

Thank you! I'm a bit worried about the starting injections... my periods are all over the place and I never know if they're real bleeds... hence finding it hard to conceive... I can go three-six days with a really light/barely there bleed... then days of medium-heavy bleeding. It's made blood tests really hard. But I'm convinced I'm not the only woman they'll have ever seen with this type of background!

Stabbing doesn't sound great! Poor bruises? Good luck! xx

[Nikki-GG in reply to emu2016]

Hey! I was totally the same, I couldn't even tell what was a period etc at the end of last year. I think this stuff is more common than we think! My biggest learnings from last ten days of injections are: don't rush around too much, look after your body, do everything the doc says, drink lots of water and change the areas you do the injections every day. Let me know if you have any more questions! Xx

[emu2016 in reply to Nikki-GG]

You're making me smile already It's odd how you feel so alone! 1% chance IVF will work. Water and positive vibes.

[hope84]

I'm only having a day off to go to an information evening at our clinic as its a 2 hour drive but we are using the satelitte clinic at the local hospital but will have to to the clinc for egg collection and transfer. I'm going to be going for scans 3 mornings a week which means me going into work 30 mins late every other day I am then planning to have time off egg collection and transfer!!! X

[emu2016]

I think I'm starting to understand a bit more now! My first appointment is Monday; I'm not nervous, I'm not excited.. And I'm more worried about that than the appointment! I'm worried I'm being to matter of fact now! Haha!

[hope84 in reply to emu2016]

I hadn't even told my told my work I wanted to get first appointment out of the way first. Once we knew what was happening I knew I would have to tell my boss which made me feel sick. Our first was Tuesday just gone I went straight back to work after appointment spent the morning stewing over it so I just had to get it and tell him he didn't say much 😁 but I've chosen not to tell the girls I work with for the moment as I don't want the pity party!!! Which I know I would get.. don't worry about your first appointment all will be fine I left feeling on cloud 9 😊 xxx

[emu2016]

Every time I read hope84 it reminds me to have hope! I haven't really thought about telling work either... Partly because I don't know what the outcome on Monday will be... So if I have to wait three months etc I won't have to tell them just yet etc.

I'm convinced I'll arrive on Monday and somehow be back at square one requiring more tests because my body is just so random. I know my consultant has now put me there but I just can't help wondering. Ah... See... Maybe I am a bit worried! Haha xx