Starting short cycle next week

How did people cope with moods and nerves im due to start the short protocol next week when my periods due but one minute I’m excited then scared then teary it’s horrid. I feel a bit distant from my husband not sure why. I’ve recently become a auntie to and find it hard to not feel like im in a ivf bubble x

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I felt distant from my OH as he could escape from thinking about IVF and it was on my mind 24/7. I went to some counselling to clear my head a few times during the process.....

You have done so well to keep your sanity waiting for the treatment and not long to go now until you start. I found it so much better when I got started, rather than being in limbo waiting.

Best of Luck with it all.

Xxx

[Jenny_]

Hi, I am half way through the ivf, and am hoping to have egg collection next Monday. One thought that kept me mentally positive is that thousands of woman have managed to get pregnant through IVF and there’s no reason why I cannot. At the same time, I try not to build up too much hope on this. The reality is that failure rate is higher than the success rate. I just do what doctor/nurse told me to do and follow each steps. Try not to think too much about this. It may be a comforting thing for you. I don’t think the hormones that I injected into my body have affected my mood.

[Snowy76]

Going through this process is a worrying process and you do become very much in a wee IVF bubble! Personally I found the short protocol gentler on the whole than the long protocol - BUT i was also more aware of what to expect, was better prepared with time off work, knew when to distract myself, used specific IVF meditation apps etc. But the effects of the drugs were easier! Just from our experience and from that of speaking to others, the men's experience of IVF can be different, just remember to go easy on other and look after each other. You know each other better than anyone and you're in this together. x

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My work don’t help they want as much notice as possible but I don’t even know dates myself yet x did u have any side effects with meds I think I’m

Going to be on menopur thanks for ur reply