Weight gain.

[Box01]

Hello, has anyone experienced weight gain I have their fertility journey? I've had a positive result since our last IVF, we are waiting for our viability scan next week, at that stage I'll be 7wks4days. I reckon since the beginning of the year, when I started injections I've put on 5/6lbs and I can really notice it. I'm too scared to go running in case I knock it off its perch 😁 I'm currently taking cyclogest and crinone. Am I kidding myself for blaming the drugs? Is it just age and I need to work harder to maintain a weight I'm comfortable with or does anyone feel the same?

[Ash2016]

Hey box, I’ve put on a stone and a half since last summer and have had two cycles in between that time. It is definitely cycle related I think. My second cycle saw me put on 10lbs. I am really struggling to shift it too despite exercising. It is really getting me down but will keep trying to shift it. If you have any tips, please share!

[AnnieAnnie]

Hi there, it's definitely the meds and resting more for me. Although I don't think it affects everyone the same way. On my first cycle of ivf last year, I put on a stone and a half, I managed to lose 9lb but I'm currently on my 2ww of my 2nd cycle and I've put on half a stone so am slowly creeping up again. It's so hard knowing what to do for the best. At the mo I don't want to do too much because if this cycle doesn't work, I would blame myself that I did something to make it go wrong. I do walk the dog 3 times a day so am getting at least 40 mins in but it doesn't feel enough xx

[Box01 in reply to AnnieAnnie]

I'm the same, I don't want to do anything that could risk it. If it goes wrong at least I can say I didn't do anything wrong but if I go running and it goes wrong, I'll blame me going running 😢

[Box01 in reply to Box01]

Good luck with you test after your 2ww xx

[Hidden]

I definately felt more squishy - I am too scared to get on the scales.....

Xxx

[Box01 in reply to Hidden]

I went on the scales and instantly regretted it. Haha!

[Hidden in reply to Box01]

My scales need the batteries replacing - but I am not going to do it!

I see you got a BFP?? Best of Luck with everything!

xxx

[Box01 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I'm terrified for our scan next week, I just hope everything will be okay. Me and hubby haven't been jumping for joy, we are very tentitive x

[Hidden in reply to Box01]

We are the same - no celebrations. We have our 8 week scan on 5th July.

Being very cautious.

I feel awful though - so that makes me feel like something must be going on!

X

[Box01 in reply to Hidden]

I feel guilty for not celebrating, I feel I should be shouting it from the rooftops but after having a previous miscarriage I'd rather be cautious and if I'm going to fall, I won't fall from so high x

[Box01 in reply to Box01]

Good luck on your scan. We are almost exactly the same with our dates, we have our early scan on the 5th as well, I'll be 7wks4days I think xx

[Hidden in reply to Box01]

I think it is ok - you can celebrate later on in your pregnancy This one is very much wanted for us too - but we cannot celebrate until we are further along. We have been through failed IVF so taking nothing for granted.

I do believe it will be ok though

xxx

[cryst4l]

Hi Box01. Dont worry, I think its mostly to do with the drugs. I have put on so much weight since I started this journey last year. My belly is so bloated that I already looked 6 months gone and most clothes dont fit anymore. I think its just something we have to accept. Try walking regularly. I find that helps me x

[Box01 in reply to cryst4l]

Yes, I'm very bloated, I look 6 months pregnant and I'm worried will start thinking I'm pregnant when I don't want anyone to think I'm pregnant. It's very annoying what us women have to put up with.

[Aleelilook]

Yep I’ve totally put on weight, I’ve gone from a size 8 for years and years to a size 10, and I’m short so I feel it really notices, and since this round I’m like a balloon, I shan’t be getting on the scales until I have to!! Good luck with your scan xx

[Box01 in reply to Aleelilook]

Thank you. Same here, I've been the same size for years and now there's extra padding around my back of all places, and obviously my my jelly belly. I want to get off these drugs I'm on ASAP so I get it all out of my system

[Aleelilook in reply to Box01]

Yeah totally! I’m on progesterone injections as well as the progynova so I look like I’m about 5 months pregnant not 5 weeks! The things we put ourselves through! Xx

[Box01 in reply to Aleelilook]

I know, men really do get it easy, on the body front, I know they get put through it as much as we do mentally x