Skinnies after IVF

Guess these are going to the charity shop then!! 😢 I'd be deluding myself to think they'll ever fit again, it's just not possible! Have lost 6lbs & they still don't fit... about to start treatment again so off they go!

[7AVA]

Oh no, I'm with you on this. As my boyfriend was doing my first injection for my second round yesterday, I got my tummy out and looked down and said, 'It's bigger than last time!' He couldn't disagree! 😂

[Hidden in reply to 7AVA]

Oh dear!!! Oh well, our end goal is to get really fat so guess it's all for a good cause!! Xxxx

[7AVA in reply to Hidden]

That's just what my boyfriend says when I complain, 'Well, hopefully you'll get even fatter!'. Fingers crossed for all of us!! X

[Tugsgirl]

I. Know. Exactly. How. This. Feels. 😩

Ivf on and off since September last year has played havoc with my body, my weight. I was a 10/12 and then 12/14 now I'm just a 14! My auntie last week thought I was beginning to show, to which I told her "Elaine, the baby is the size of a sesame seed at the moment (grain of rice this week) I am not showing yet. I'm just fat" 😩 I've never been this big in my life. I haven't weighed myself in ages because I'm too scared xx

[Hidden in reply to Tugsgirl]

Oh bless!!! I'm not even preggers so have no excuse! Am actually looking forward to getting fat for a proper reason!

Think of it as creating padding for your little one 😊 Xxxx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Hidden]

I'm creating a bouncy castle, dunno about padding lol xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Tugsgirl]

I'm wearing my size 12 skinnies with an elastic band stretched across them and a loose tunic xx

[Hidden in reply to Tugsgirl]

😂

[CountryCat]

I share your pain! I usually dress vintage (40s and 50s) and none of my much-loved wardrobe fits me any more. So I am wearing a hodge-podge of stuff I can cobble together. 😢 I am almost 4 months but may as well be 8...

As Tugs mentioned, I have hidden my scale...too scared to even go anywhere near it!!!

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

Congratulations on your pregnancy, I hope that everything is going well 😊 My friend cried when she weighed herself while pregnant but she's back to a tiny size 10 now!!

At the moment I'm really looking forward to being pregnant & being able to put on weight for a reason.... in reality I'll probably be moaning a lot about being fat!! Xxx

[CountryCat in reply to CountryCat]

Thank you! Wishing you all the best with your treatment xx

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

Thank you xxx

[E_05]

I'm with you on this one, my Hubby's forever saying throw away the jeans you don't wear but I'm holding onto them in desperate hope one day they'll do up again 😂 xx

[Hidden in reply to E_05]

Been doing that for the last year, I've given up now!! The size 10s are going, hopefully I'll fit back into the 12s a bit better soon... in the meantime, I have the 14s...!! Xxx

[E_05 in reply to Hidden]

I'm exactly the same and actually this post made me smile cause I get sick of people saying to me you can't blame the drugs for putting on weight when they have no idea xx

[Hidden in reply to E_05]

No idea at all!! Xxx

[7AVA in reply to E_05]

I'm the same! We have to have hope!! X

[E_05 in reply to 7AVA]

Definitely I'm getting ready for a family BBQ and feeling very uncomfy and 'full' - my hubbys like you look fine I'm like stop lying i don't and it's all down to the drugs 🙈😂x

[7AVA in reply to E_05]

Oh, it's horrible isn't it? Hopefully it will all be worth it and I hope your BBQ is ok today xxx

[Cinderella5]

Awww im totally needing to clear my stuff out too, just haven't got the hrsrt yet!!😣 Well done!xx

[Hampshiregal]

I'm living in jogging bottoms. So difficult to find anything that fits.

[Fredaflintstone]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Am nankful my skinnies are stretchy but not sure how much longer they'll last xx

[Hidden in reply to Fredaflintstone]

Mine 12 & 14s are stretchy, thought it was for the best...!! Xxx

[cls37]

Once I stopped all my medication my IVF weight seemed to fall off!!! It's gradually stacking back on as have got my appetite back. It complexity went during treatment x

[Hidden in reply to cls37]

Wow, I only ever lost my appetite once when I had a stomach bug at the beginning of this year - once in 40 years!!

I must have had an increased appetite during treatment with the amount I put on! Xxx

[Zowiey]

Oh wow I didn't realise IVF made you put weight on. I'm hoping to start in October but getting married in December with my dress already being purchased 😱😳 xx

[cls37 in reply to Zowiey]

The drugs are crazy.... I certainly ballooned during IVF. Prior to starting I was blissfully unaware that IVF makes you put on weight. I was just waiting for sweats etc! X

[Hidden in reply to Zowiey]

Krikey, that's a lot of things going on at once!! Wishing you lots of luck with your treatment!

Are you due to start treatment in October or do you just have your initial consultation? Xxxx

[Zowiey in reply to Hidden]

Consultation in September with a view to start in October. I've just started acupuncture I don't know if anyone has ever tried that but apparently it is supposed to help alongside ttc and ivf xx

[TeamMonkey]

Save them for after! I gained a ton with ivf and pregnancy but after I lost it all and was glad I kept them. Had Ivf again this year and boom gained a ton so the viscious circle begins! For me it's a good motivator having jeans I want to wear again xx

[Hidden in reply to TeamMonkey]

I think I'm just hoping to fit back in the size 12s comfortably, I can't see me getting back to a 10 post 40 & I'm ok with that I think!! 😂 Xxx

[Hidden]

I've started my injections 4 weeks ago and I'm the same all of my clothes either are too tight or just don't fit . I'm not eat anywhere near as much pre meds And I feel fat and ugly🙁

[Zowiey in reply to Hidden]

Hi Eh16

I am sure you are not fat and ugly. I hate how the media portrays women and makes us feel like we should look fantastic and amazing all the time!

Just think that hopefully in a few weeks time you will be expecting a little baby at which point you will blossom even more ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh bless you, you are neither fat nor ugly, I am very sure!!! These hormones have a lot to answer for - I remember telling my hubby I wanted to die last time I was injecting while sobbing on him. He asked me why & I just cried & said I don't know!! (Please don't worry, I wasn't actually suicidal!!) xxx

[Hopeful28]

I am so glad you wrote this. I lost weight for starting last July but after three rounds and pregnancy I felt huge at the beginning of the year.

Unfortunately we lost the baby but I was 12w5d so not much baby weight.

I sometimes blamed the IVF meds and pregnancy to others though but thought that was just an excuse and Decided it must just be because I am eating my feelings again. Always do that whether it's happy, sad, excited, bored etc.

So glad to hear it wasn't just because I'm a grubber and love my food. Anyways back to slimming club a month ago. Not loosing loads but it's coming off slowly but surely.

[emilywilson]

i have never eally tlked about this on forums or anything like that, i always thought that it seemed like complaining. but today, i really need to vent. i have had endometriosis for years now, ever since i hit puberty, and i have been suffering. i have very sever cramps, and i used to skip school because of the pain. these days, there are days where i skip work too. i have been through every treatment to make the pain better but nothing has worked. and as if that isnt bad enough, my husband and i have been tryig to have a bay for a few months. i felt paranoid so i went to the doctor, and i found out that it may be nearly impossible for me to have a baby. he said that there is nearly no chance of me concieving, especially without an ivf course. he has recommended us to a specialist who deals with that, and we are scheduled for a visit soon. the doctors says that there may be hope of me concieving if i go through with the ivf procedure. the thing i am worried about are the hormone injections. i have had really really bad experiences with hormone therapies. we tried that for my cramps and irregular periods when i was in highschool, and i would feel so uncomfortable, it had really bad results, and side effects. i was really unhappy with how that all went. and now, i feel like i have to go through all of that again. i am scared that it may be for no reason again, and it may just harm me. i was wondering if any of you guys have had the same problem, or same issue, or if you guys have any advice for me. i would really appreciate any help that i can get! thanks a lot guys!