Feeling deflated

[Jojo8311]

We had our consultant appt at the clinic on Monday of last week and that’s where they told me I had low amh. We are awaiting an appt from the nurse team to discuss my treatment plan. They would start me on a long protocol and much higher doses of meds. The hardest bit is the waiting. I feel so close and yet so far. I am 7 days into my current cycle and believe they would start my meds on day 21 of my cycle. We are eagerly awaiting the post every day for an appt for our treatment plan. I called the clinic yesterday to be told that they probably wouldn’t see me to discuss my treatment plan until March and then order my prescription and see me in April to start treatment. I am finding it increasingly frustrating and it feels like we are so close but so far. I came off the phone and I could have cried. If I had let myself I probably wouldn’t have stopped

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[Lizzielizzielizzie]

This all sounds so frustrating. Maybe try to see all the waiting time as time to get into the best possible place ready to start. Maybe consider supplements such as ubiquinol to help egg quality? The book “it starts with the egg” has quite a few suggestions that many ladies on here have used.

Loads of us on here are on long protocol and high dose meds so we know what it is like and are all here to support you x

[Jojo8311 in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thanks. I am on slimming world and want to get to my target by April. I am doing fertility yoga, meditating and taking pregnacare conception tablets xx

[Franco81]

Ah Jojo, I can feel your frustration. Unfortunately this whole journey is so frustrating. I read an article recently and they described starting ivf as jumping aboard a rollercoaster ready to go then discovering you’re actually on one of those kids train rides that goes painfully slowly and stops at every station!! I honestly can relate to that.

But, you are a step closer and at least you are with the clinic now, I don’t know about you but I found the two years trying naturally with no support was agony so you are much closer to getting some help now.

Maybe use this time to get as healthy as possible and prepare yourself physically and mentally for what’s to come (I’m only saying that as I wish that’s what I’d done before my first round). I really recommend reading the book ‘Get a Life, His and Hers survival guide to ivf’ too. It goes through every step of the process for both you and your partner written by a couple who have been through it.

Good luck and hang in there, it may feel like forever but it will come round and when it does you will be ready xx

[Jojo8311 in reply to Franco81]

Thank you. Will definitely look at that book. Sounds really good. X

[Dazed_and_Confused55]

I totally identify with your frustrations, I also find the waiting the hardest. It’s like someone else is in control of the most important thing in your life.

I too am starting meds in April. We have come so far already and the journey is so hard just hold on. I have decided the use the time to try and get as healthy as I can cos it makes me feel like I am doing something. I am doing yoga, walking, on a healthy diet and have cut caffeine and alcohol. I also have a count down on my phone until the start which makes me feel a little closer each day. Good luck with your journey.

[Jojo8311 in reply to Dazed_and_Confused55]

Thank you for your comforting words. I am doing slimming world and doing fertility yoga most days, I love walking too. On decaf tea too. Sounds like you have made some great lifestyle choices. Good luck with it all. I have found out today that my treatment plan appt is 14th March xx

[Jojo8311]

Good news. This certainly is a rollercoaster. We have our treatment plan appt on 14th March. Found out today. Just as I am at my lowest I get a glimmer of hope xx