Bemfola Day 1 ☀️

[Fluffysocks89]

Hello lovely ladies,

I just thought I’d post my experience from this mornings first injection.. After feeling really down recently, I’d built up starting my injections so much in my head and told myself that I wouldn’t be able to do it, that it would be horrendous BUT it was absolutely fine. I really wanted to be able to do my own injections so that I could be in control of at least some part of this journey but my lovely Husband was on hand just in case.

I managed to self inject (with very shaky hands 🙈) my first Bemfola jab. It was easy & painless and now I’m looking back and wondering what I was so worried about. If I can do it then anyone else who’s worried can certainly get through it too 🙂

I’m so glad I’ve got the first one out of the way, I feel so much happier and more confident that I can do this now and just wanted to pass my positive experience on, in case anyone else was feeling like I was.

We can do this 😀

xx

[sarahJE]

Well done! I felt the same way when I started my first IVF cycle last year and then I wondered why I’d worked myself up so much about it! I think it’s more than just the injections, it’s entering into the whole IVF process and the mixture of nerves and excitement. Good luck to you x

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to sarahJE]

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much! It was a really big deal for me this morning! It definitely is the whole IVF process, I think it’s fear of the unknown too.

I’m really nervous about egg collection but I’m sure it will be fine when it comes to it.

Wishing you all the luck with your journey xx

[sarahJE in reply to Fluffysocks89]

You’ll be fine. Did your clinic give you an injection pen? I have one and found it really helped. You don’t have to see the needle going in, nice and easy to use.

Good luck with egg collection, I’m sure you’ll do great. Just take it one step at a time, I’ve found it’s best that way.

X

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to sarahJE]

Yeah, I’ve got the injection pen for the Bemfola which is brilliant. I start on Cetrotide too on Wednesday which is more of a syringe/needle.

A little nervous about that one but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it.

Like you say, best to take it one step at a time 😊

Have you been through the egg collection? It’s definitely fear of the unknown with that, that’s bothering me xx

[sarahJE in reply to Fluffysocks89]

I had my first full cycle of IVF last year. Egg collection was nerve wrecking as I’ve never been under general anaesthetic before, but I have to say I actually quite liked it!! It’s like the best, deepest sleep you can imagine and then it’s all over with. Got 20 eggs retrieved, 16 fertilised and 9 got to day 5 blastocyst. Got a positive pregnancy but unfortunately it didn’t develop as it should and I miscarried at about 10 weeks. It was a long, drawn out process as my body was still trying to hang on to the pregnancy even though it wasn’t viable. We tried again at the start of this year with a frozen embryo transfer. A FET cycle is much easier and less intrusive. We were unlucky again though as I did not get pregnant. Now just finished our 2nd FET cycle (3rd overall) and I’m due to do a test in the morning. Official testing day at the clinic is Tuesday, but I can’t wait until then, far too nervous! Positive vibes and good luck wishes would be most welcome! Xxx

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to sarahJE]

Oh wow!! What a journey 🙂

I honestly wish you all the best!! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you and I’ll certainly be thinking of you!

Sending lots of positive thoughts & wishes your way for a BFP tomorrow 😘😘😘

Thanks so much for sharing your story with me, I feel a little easier about egg collection now xxx

[sarahJE in reply to Fluffysocks89]

Just did a test... BFP!!! 🥳

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to sarahJE]

Oh I’m absolutely made up for you Sarah 🥰🌈 huge congratulations lovely!!! Xx

[sarahJE in reply to Fluffysocks89]

Thank you! Still a long way to go, but it’s one more hurdle overcome x

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to sarahJE]

It sure is!! So happy for you 🥰 wishing you lots of luck and well wishes for the rest of your journey 😘 xxx

[Hidden]

We'll done! It's such a big step. Totally weird if you think about it!! I still have to take a couple of deep breaths before I inject and I've done loads of them!! Silly really! Good luck my lovely! Hope it all goes well for you.x

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hannah,

Thank you very much, it really is a big step isn’t it. It’s quite daunting really, I’m pleased the first one is done and out of the way though 🙂

On to the next one tomorrow..

Wishing you all the very best with your journey 💕 xxx

[Drives]

Well done!! You've totally got this 💪🏻😘

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to Drives]

Thank you 😘

I was just as nervous this morning but it went well. After a very large deep breath I managed it. Not sure it will ever get easier 🙈 but it’s definitely manageable xx

[Drives in reply to Fluffysocks89]

You are doing great and should be super proud.

All the very best for the rest of the cycle x x

[Countrymouse56]

Well done you 👍🏻 I was the same. Took me about 4 days of injections until I stopped shaking! I had my first round of ivf ICSI in May using Bemfola pens and I am now nearly 13 weeks pregnant. Good luck for the rest of your cycle ✨xx

[Fluffysocks89 in reply to Countrymouse56]

Thank you so much!!

Ahh that’s fabulous!! I’m so pleased it worked for you 🥰

All the best to you and for the rest of your pregnancy 😘💕 xx