First round of IVF - overwhelmed!

Hi Turtleswimmin just wanted to say good luck with your treatment.

Everybody here understands what it's like to have doubts and bad days, you've done the right thing by sharing as it's much better than keeping it bottled up.

People are always here if you want to talk x

Turtleswimmin good luck! You would be surprised at how many people around you have had ivf or issues conceiving that we do not know about. There is a silent and then less silent community.

Best of luck with your cycle!

How exciting. U got this xxx

I felt exactly the same. In fact, each time I feel exactly the same. However just focus on the mission. It doesn't matter how you get there. You can do this xxx

Hey, just wanted to send some love 💕 you’ll be surprised at how many people on here will relate to this! Remember that you’re not on this journey alone - this is a great place for advice & support.

Good luck with your cycle - fingers crossed for a BFP 🤞🏼🌈 xxx

All the very best for your treatment and please draw strength from this group, and ask as many questions as you like! It has been a rock to me over the last few weeks! Ivf is very overwhelming and you will go through all kinds of emotions but we're all in it for that great prize at the end! X

It's so overwhelming (and confusing!) when you're about to start but once you get going you'll probably feel better - I did because I felt like I was 'doing something'. My clinic have been really good at breaking things down into different stages/steps which has helped me get my head around it all so I'd just say to make sure you ask everything you need/want to and know what the next bit is for you. Good luck with everything xx

Hello, you’re not alone. It is overwhelming, and certain days on the journey you might not feel so overwhelmed. I’m 43, on my first IVF cycle, and I feel a bit guilty on days when I feel nothing...no anticipation, excitement or dread. Other days I can’t stop reading comments on here and comparing myself. IVF is definitely a test of mindfulness, as everybody is different, comparison is futile. Just keep on doing what you’re doing, and turn down the noise when you need to. Kitty x

Wishing you so much luck with your first cycle. Hoping for a positive result for you xx

Yep, totally get the fear factor with age and money....time just seems to run away with itself! Wishing you lots of luck for success!xx

My main advice would be that you have to take the process day by day. Don’t get too hung up on the projected dates they give you for stuff as it’s just guesswork- mine never matched up with what they thought. And then if you have a partner, make sure they know that you will benefit from encouragement and reminders that you’re doing a good job even if you’re being hormonal and not easy to live with. You can do it x