Pre-treatment appointment

[Babyblues1]

So we attended our counselling session yesterday and also now my bmi is under 30 we could start our pre-treatment.

I had my internal scan to check follicles on my ovaries. She said it needed to be above 3 for nhs funding. I have 5 one side and 7 the other.

I am not sure if this is a good or bad figure. I suppose it’s low. The nurse said these reduce with age so I suppose as I’m 36 this is ok?

Well I’m hoping so. Blood test will tell more.

So now I have to wait and ring them for day 1 of my period. Then on day 21 I return to clinic for my medication to start. I’m excited but so nervous at the same time.

I daren’t feel too excited as I am dreading if all fails. Is this normal? Anyone else have the same feelings at this stage of the IVF procedure? Any thoughts will be great to hear. Thank you all x

[Hidden]

Those feelings are exactly the ones we can all relate to. Welcome and well done. Personally I have never had any more than 3 follicles do anything so I would say you are off to a great start. Just remember though it only takes one egg.

Good luck and keep us posted xxx

[Babyblues1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. I will keep you posted. Fingers crossed by Christmas we will have the news if we are successful or not xx

[Tugsgirl]

Completely normal. Ivf gives us hope but at the same time it’s not a guaranteed success, far from it, but if it’s your best shot then allow yourself to be a little bit excited. Good luck xx

[Babyblues1 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you. I will allow myself a little excitement xx

[genten]

Well done on your bmi that's hard in itself, I also had to get mine down.

That's a great number not low, I'd say you're doing fab.

It's totally normal! Don't worry we've all felt same or similar when starting treatment.

Good luck with everything. Xxx

[Babyblues1 in reply to genten]

Thank you it has been tough. If you see my previous post you will see why with my partner haha

Glad you say it’s a great number I was concerned yesterday.

Thank you very much xx

[genten in reply to Babyblues1]

Aww bless you.

I'll have a look now.

It is indeed, lots to work with xx

[Babyblues1]

Thank you all very much and good luck too xxx