Starting IVF today

[JF198]

Hi Everyone,

I am just on my way home from an appointment with my consultant as I am starting my ivf injections this evening (Gonal-f).

I felt so anxious this morning at work in anticipation of the appointment and then a pregnant colleague came into our office and started talking about her baby. I have been so strong so far but it made me feel so overwhelmed. I had to leave the room and have a cry in the toilets. My manager realised I was upset and is being so supportive. We agreed that I would go home after the appointment rather than going back to the office. I work in HR and I just feel too emotional to face people today.

Anyway, the appointment was fine and I feel a bit more relaxed now. The internal scan was really uncomfortable but he saw some follicles which is a good sign as I have low egg reserve. I have another appointment on Monday next week to check progress and start taking cetrotide.

Is there anyone else starting their injections this week? How are you coping with the emotional side? I have been so strong so far but I am struggling today!

Justine X

[genten]

Glad you're starting treatment is exciting and worrying at the same time!

Sorry to hear of your upset but pleased you are going home.

I'm not in treatment at the moment but just wanted to wish you well. Xxx

[JF198 in reply to genten]

Thank you!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi JF198. Just wanted to wish you well with this cycle and with the injections. Lovely to hear of a manager with some feelings. I know the other ladies will support you along the way. Thinking of you. Diane

[JF198 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you!

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear your upset about things today Hun. I was really positive about starting IVF until I was about to start it then I cried a lot. I found it totally overwhelming but after a couple of days or so of the injections I didn't feel quite so bad & it got a bit easier though still scary. I just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world with your cycle & hope you get a happy ending 😘 xx

[JF198 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Really appreciate it x

[Cinderella5]

Just wanted to wish you luck for starting you cycle, hope your injection goes well! Sorry you've had a bit of a crappy day, its quite emotional getting started but Im sure you'll be fine!xx

[Babyblues1]

I have been the same today. An announcement of pregnancy from a colleague. I cried all the way home. I have also been so strong but today I have found so so difficult.

I start my medication in November all being well so will be where you are now.

So I wish you well with your treatment and fingers crossed you have a happy result xxx

[JF198 in reply to Babyblues1]

Thank you! Best of luck to you too! I did my first injection this evening. It was a big relief to get it done and it wasn’t as bad as I thought. X

[Babyblues1 in reply to JF198]

Dreading that but sure i will cope. Good luck with the rest of your injections x

[MrsTina]

Hey Justine, I’ve started this week as well! Started monopur on Monday and had my first cetrocide this evening.

I thought I was doing fine as well, but last night my pregnant friend came over to “catch up” which was really just an excuse to quiz me about ivf, (feel like an object of curiosity) and complain about her morning sickness. It was awful, I was a wreck afterwards. My husband has been great though I don’t know how I’d cope without him.

Best of luck with your cycle!