IVF meds received - mixed emotions!

[LittleMermaid1]

It’s all becoming very real!!

I received the nasal spray today and will start taking this on my next cycle.

I’m feeling a mix of emotions:

1. Sad that we have to go down this route and can’t have success naturally.

2. Extremely grateful this is an option available to us.

3. Very anxious that it won’t work.

4. Excited to get started and hoping it does work!!

Please help ladies! Any words of encouragement or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Sarah_37]

It’s all a real bag of mixed emotions but try to think positive and don’t look back! Good luck to u on your journey xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Sarah_37]

Thanks so much Sarah x

[CatDV]

Hey ☺️

I see this as you being closer than ever to have the baby you so much want.

Some journeys are very straight forward (hope it will be your case) others not so much...

But we can only try the best we can and hope for a baby in the end.

Wishing you all the luck in the world xx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to CatDV]

Thanks so much x

[LanaTerene]

It's perfectly okay to feel this way. Remember, this is a new journey. Forget the past, I know, it's easier said than done! It'll just be unfair on this attempt, you know? You can do this! Keep us posted on how it goes. My love and prayers for you.

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to LanaTerene]

Thank you xx

[Taraa9]

Ah, this feeling can never be beaten! I agree with you, honey. It's so many emotions at the same time. You can get through this time, I'm quite confident. I really hope you get a BFP. Sending you my love and lots of baby dust! I'd love to see how this cycle turns out.

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Taraa9]

Thank you. I’m so hoping I’ll be able to post some positive news in the coming months. Keeping everything crossed!xx

[hannahding]

Good luck to you. I hope things work out for you. You are right we are fortunate that we have such facilities available for us. Otherwise previously such things were nonexistent. During the cycle stay positive. Stress is not good! Also, take care of your diet. Sending baby dust your way.

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to hannahding]

Thank you xx

[Starsandsunbeams]

Starting out is definitely a mix of everything you said above! No other feeling like it I don't think. My advice is to be prepared, read up and research. Others may disagree, but knowing more about the process really helped me feel more prepared. There are some great books available. It also gave me knowledge to understand it. Do things that make you happy- treat yourself, take trips out, do things that help to calm you. Perfect time of year to be going out for walks (that really helped me and my mind) in the lighter evenings. There are many hurdles, just look to the next stage and take each day as it comes. Much easier said than done, but I'd just focus on what we had to do next xx

[LittleMermaid1]

Thanks so much for your advice. I’ve been reading lots of things over the last few months. Are there any books you’d recommend? I’ve read ‘It starts with the egg’ and I’m currently reading ‘Get a Life: His & Her’s survival guide’.

We enjoy walking so will definitely do that more now the lighter nights are coming. We’re off on holiday for some

sunshine next week, hoping the vitamin D will do us good!! Then it’s full steam ahead when we get back xx

[Lyn84]

We start ivf in a weeks time and when i opened our box of medication i felt exactly the same as you even now so close to treatment as much as i am grateful for this opportunity i have felt quite sad this week at the same time

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Lyn84]

It’s just such a mix of emotions. But let’s try to stay positive and hope it all works out. Sending you lots of luck for your journey. Really hope it all goes well for you x

[Muppetgirl]

Find things that relax you and keep you busy. Enjoy the process. I hopefully start my second round next week

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Muppetgirl]

Thank you. Best of luck with your next round. Really hope it all goes well for you xx

[Emska77]

My tip is try and stay positive about treatment as much as possible! Negative thoughts and ‘what ifs?just make you feel more tense and makes for a pretty miserable time of it. Really excited for you. Just take one day at a time. Good luck to you!!!

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Emska77]

Thanks so much. I woke up in the night worrying about if it doesn’t work. I’m going to be 41 this year so my age is really playing on my mind, but I suppose it is what it is. Can’t change my age so just need to try to stop worrying about it!xx

[Emska77 in reply to LittleMermaid1]

Well I am in the same age group as you, as turned 42 on the 11th March. I remember well the nerves kicking in at the beginning but have tried to stay as positive as I can through this process. Please feel free to message me when ever you need to xxx

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Emska77]

Thanks so much for the offer, that’s very kind of you. It’s good to have support from others who know what you’re going through xx

[Tigr]

Same for me! Received my meds yesterday and also the donor sperm arrived at the clinic at the same time and I am excited and sad and scared and full of hope and trying to be realistic at the same time. The definition of "normal" seems to have shifted in the last few years of trying and getting diagnosed with fertility issues, so yes, you are not alone in this! Good luck with this cycle!

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Tigr]

Thanks so much. Best of luck to you too. Scary and exciting times ahead xx

[Novice_knitter]

Just wanted to say good luck to you & well done on embarking on this journey. It is tough, it will test you, but you will get through it. 😊

My advice, try to take each day as it comes so it’s not too overwhealming, take lots of time for yourself to look after yourself - I liked reading, home facials, box sets, gentle exercise, having tasty meals, tea & cake, date nights - mix it up - but look after yourself & do things you like & enjoy. Xx

[LittleMermaid1]

Thanks so much. Lots of handy little tips I’ll definitely try to take onboard xx

[Drives]

Mine arrived today and I can totally relate to your post 😘 so glad my mum had planned a visit and we have a fun weekend planned x x

[LittleMermaid1 in reply to Drives]

Best of luck to you for your cycle xx

[Drives in reply to LittleMermaid1]

Thanks. You too 😘 x x