New here! Advice please

What is it in particular about ivf you would like advice on?

I was much the same as you when confronted with the reality of having to go down the ivf route and googled like mad. It left me really scared. But I think that’s only normal. All I can say is this; yes it’s daunting, you’ll be faced with a rollercoaster of emotions and you may struggle at first but you will quickly get the hang of everything and you will be fine xx

Just wanted to say hi 😊 my circumstances are slightly different because we have male infertility factors, but I found starting the process massively daunting too. I don’t think you can ever predict how you’re going to feel and some days are probably tougher than others but once you start, I’m sure you’ll be ok xx

In terms of other people’s reactions, I think it’s totally up to you who (if anyone) you tell. It’s a personal choice. Just surround yourself with people you love and that care about you. And this place is great for advice and support 😊 wishing you all the best xx

Hi I unfortunately cannot offer any advice but just wanted to let you know your alone with how you feel. I'm due to start icsi on my next cycle due end of July, although this is due to male factors and I find it incredibly daunting too. Yesterday I had to leave work and go for a walk because my sister in law messaged me quizzing me about what was happening and it sent me into a state of panic. I feel stupid sometimes getting so worked up. I feel I need to talk about it so my close friends, mum and work know but my husband wants go keep it quiet so as far as he knows I've only told my mum. He doesn't like to talk much and I'll be honest I'm a bit worried about how supportive he'll be but I am trying to trust him when he says he'll step up.

Good luck with it all here if you need to chat xx😊

My amh was 0.05!!

Stay strong

First of all...hi!! This is the best place to come to...everyone is so helpful and friendly 😊

I'm 31 and my amh was about 5...this sent me into a state of panic as it obviously has with you too! But we have been extremely lucky. We had 9 fertilised eggs, and after our first round I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant.

The process is daunting at first. IVF is a subject that nobody ever talks about. You hear about it on the news, or a friend may be talking about another friend and say "they're pregnant through IVF", but asides from that it all seems hush hush. I have to say that the clinic we attended were brilliant. Instantly put us at ease and actually I found the whole process alright. You are usually offered counselling if you feel you need it too. The worst part (as others have said) is the waiting! The rest is very straight forward.

With timings, I think every clinic is different but we first heard from them in November and started the injections in feb.

Hope some of this helps.

Wishing you the best of luck with everything 😊🍀 xxx

Hi Peaches87, we have had our IVF consultation today and although it feels very overwhelming it feels as though there is a chance, after 2.5 years of trying! There is a lot of information to take in at the appointment, and lots of consent forms... our clinic have told me we will start the injections/process when I next have a period, so roughly end of July. I feel excited/nervous and everything in between. Sending you lots of luck and hope. Try to stay positive and see this as the next step towards your end goal; easier said than done but this helps me 🙂 also, if people ask me about our plans to have children I just say 'yep that's the plan, hopefully' and then move the conversation on! Xxx

Oh wow really, do you feel better having been to your app now? It's so exciting but I just feel very overwhelmed. I hate the "when you two having a baby, or its your tuen next" like its that simple. I am. Trying to be positive.. good luck in your journey xxxx