The last few days I have been so positive and upbeat and excited about this next round of IVF, and today I am just feeling tired and anxious and a bit down. Ugh I hate this rollercoaster. I guess I'm just feeling stressed and a lot of pressure (and exhausted), and want some love on here.
Anxiety day before Gonal-F injections - Fertility Network UK
Anxiety day before Gonal-F injections
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It really is a rollercoaster ttcemmie. But you are strong and you can do it. And its amazing what an impact exhaustion can have too. This whole process is exhausting. Its nearly the weekend, take some time for self care, focus on relaxation and listening to what your body wants. Thats the most important thing right now - you xxx
It really is a rollercoaster and you’re allowed to have days where you don’t feel super peppy and positive! Hopefully once you get started on your Gonal shots, you’ll have something to focus on and that will help.
You’re only human so don’t be too hard on yourself. Be kind to yourself today, have treats, wallow if you want to and then tomorrow, the next steps begin! Big hugs xx
You have every right to feel all of those things. It’s one of the toughest things you will ever do, but you are doing it! Try to remember you are doing everything you can to work towards your goal.
You’ve got this lovely, just be kind to yourself. Sending hugs xx
Sending so much love!! Whatever emotion you’re feeling about this process is 100% valid. You can’t be strong and positive all the time. But know that we are all here for you and that you will get through this 💪❤️
Awww Emmie hunnie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️You’re a beautiful human being, still human though so understandably feeling tired and low at times, especially through IVF...this process is a real kick-ass! But Gonal F is your friend 😃😉the needle is tiny and the pen is really practical to use- easy peasy you won’t feel it...BUT in the background your eggs will grow to become mature and strong 💪🏻 breathe in, breathe out hun we’re all in this together! YOU CAN DO IT 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗sending lots of love, baby dust and strength 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
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Thanks so much, Issy. I just wanted reassurance that I'm not being weak for being tired and upset. Thank you.
"Gonal F is my friend" lol. Yes! I do remember it being my "favourite" out of the needles. I can do this!
Weak? Not even a bit. You’re an IVF warrior!!!!! There’s nothing stronger than accepting our low days, loving ourselves when we need to (because the way we love ourself is special) and go back on the saddle to purse our dreams. This is who you are dear Emmie! 💓
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Yay IVF warrior! Just sometimes wish it wasn't this hard, as I'm sure we all do.
It's amazing how emotions can turn 180 in literally a day! It's totally understandable to feel this way emmie, you might find tomorrow you will feel much stronger but just ride it out the best you can, you will do this and you are super strong ! Are you taking any time off work for your cycle to rest up a bit?
Definitely listen to your body and take each day as its comes, lots of love xx
Thanks lovely. It's crazy the swing in emotions! I am taking two weeks off but not til transfer. I also have half days for the scans and two days for egg collection, which all sounds like a lot of time, and it is, but doesn't help me today! I decided to work from home today and felt really guilty about it, but noone at work has asked me about it, so whatevs. 😊
As the consultant told me when I said I was tired .... ‘that’ll be the worry’. I’m anxious too and I haven’t even had my down reg . I’d say you’re pretty normal to feel like this. Ya can’t feel positive all of the time 💐💖 remember to do big deep belly breathing to calm yourself again . Get the Gordon anxiety programme on the mindful app. Try your best to let it go as much as possible .
You are ready , the drugs are there, you’ve got this!
Sending hugs to ya as the wave of nervous fear falls away
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Hey lovely, this is soooo normal and to be expected!! Give yourself some TLC - sending you a massive hug.
If I was a betting woman I reckon you will feel 100 times better if you get to start stims tomorrow - you will feel like you are doing something positive towards this dream.
All will be good, try and keep busy and look after yourself. My new addiction is a jigsaw - bought a massive 1500 piece one and its really keeping my brain occupied xx
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Thanks Daisy. I think it's just the exhaustion - making everything really difficult today and yesterday. I am looking forward to starting the stims tomorrow; it is always good to be working towards it. There seems to be more pressure (on myself by myself) as this journey continues so I'm trying to be kind to myself on that front too. Thank you. xxx
Its only to be expected, there is so much pressure on us to "perform". The fears start to creep in and it can be overwhelming along with the side effect of the drugs....the gift that keeps on giving! Go easy on yourself, you're doing grand even getting back on the horse!xx
Loads of love to you ❤️ ❤️💞💞💞💞❤️💞❤️💞💞💞❤️😘❤️😘❤️❤️😘😘❤️
You are amazing and you've got this!
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Thank you. Just needed the love and reassurance today! x
You’re allowed down days. It’s perfectly normal - and the drugs I’m sure will only exaggerate your emotions even more. I’m due to start stims next week. It’s my second round too and I’ve been feeling so negative about it recently. Hoping when I start stimming things will turn around. We have to keep reminding ourselves we wouldn’t be going through this if we didn’t think it was going to work! Sending you some postitive vibes! Hang on in there x
Thanks lovely. Hope your up days come back soon too. I've just had a nap, which has made a slight difference, and I'm going to go have a shower, then lunch! An exciting day for sure, but necessary for me to be a bit kind to myself today. Just feels relentless this journey! Hanging on in there. Thank you for your kind words and positive vibes. Sending them right back too! xxx
You’ve got this x