Newby..

Hello everyone,

Just discovered this Network today. I am new to the IVF process; Have my initial appointment in September after being referred in March. My partner has extremely mild CF so required sperm retrieval and IVF. We are very fortunate in that we have always known so I imagine this makes things a little less stressful initially but I am still nervous.

Any advise/ tips would be so helpful! I am very positive about this but the unknown is a little daunting right now.

[NDE1987]

Hi j2119! I myself have my first ivf appointment in September! We might be cycle buddies lol. Have you had any treatment prior to this or are you moving straight to ivf x

[Hidden in reply to NDE1987]

Hello! Thanks for replying! Oh so good to know someone already who is on same timeline as me! We are straight to IVF 🙂 What about you? X

[NDE1987 in reply to Hidden]

I have had 2 failed iui treatments so I am hoping this is 3rd time lucky for me! It's my first ivf but I guess the only difference for me is that I haven't had egg collection before but the injections and scans will be the same. I was a nervous reck when I first went through this but I have learnt that I need to be pacient! Have you started taking pregncare? X

[NDE1987 in reply to NDE1987]

Patient* silly phone lol

[pm27]

I remember feeling overwhelmed and anxious about going for our first few appointments. I found the nurse had more time to explain things than the consultant. She went through the treatment plan and reassured me about the injections. You soon get used to injections and scans.

This forum is really helpful and supportive. I wish I'd known about it before our first consultation.

I really hope that you get a BFP (big fat positive) and wish you and your partner all the best.

[Hidden in reply to pm27]

I found this today and think it's just what I needed! everyone sharing stories and advise is so lovely! thank you so much! you too! X

[Daisy14]

Welcome to the group, there is lots of support and kindness here.

I've been through two cycles of IVF and it is nowhere near as daunting if you take one step at a time. It is exciting too, I remember feeling a real mixture of things when I started.

Wishing you lots of luck x

[Hidden in reply to Daisy14]

Thank you so much for your lovely reply! the support here is incredible and looking forward to joining everyone on this amazing journey! X

[Jaky76]

Welcome J2119, the IVF world awaits you...at first all scary, but u Will soon learn everything, through here and your own findings...fingers crossed for you and wishing u all the best xxx

[Hidden in reply to Jaky76]

thank you so much!! I'm looking forward to learning more xx

[MommaBear16]

Hi J2119 - hope you find this site helpful, this is where I came when I first got started. I wanted to know everything yesterday because I was so excited and anxious! I imagine you are the same! If you have questions be sure to post or search for similar posts. Everyone here is so friendly and genuinely supportive, lots of luck with your journey - keep in touch! x x x

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thank you so much! there's so much here to learn and I'm looking forward to it! I definitely will! xxx

[Daisy32]

Hi J2119, welcome and feel free to ask any questions whilst you're going through the process. Everyone is so supportive and understanding here, it's so reassuring to know you're not alone.

Good luck with your IVF journey Xx

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thank you daisy! everyone is so friendly already! appreciate your reply! xx

[Georgina78]

Welcome J2119, you've definitely come to the right place for questions and support, this has been a godsend for me numerous times. Everyone is so different but just try to take each day and stage as it comes along the way. So much luck to you xx