Is anyone starting there downregulation for IVF treatment in august?
Would be great to have a buddy to talk to whilst going through it.
Since I picked up my medication last week, I feel so overwhelmed I'm not sure if it's normal... but taking all the boxes out the bag made me look and think why is it so unfair that we have to pump ourselves with so much drugs for the chances of this working, when there's so many women who get intimate and then accidentally fall pregnant. Just upsets me(sorry for my lil rant)
I think my emotions and anxiety is all over the place since seeing the meds it feels more real, but terrifying. I'm thinking I should maybe start getting into yoga or do something to help get my mind off the fear.
Any recommendations would be appreciated...
Thank you again xxxx
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Hi, I’m starting on short protocol in August, trying to keep positive I’ve just been focusing on enjoying myself going on days out and having a nice summer! X
Awww amazing!! I'm on short protocol aswel... sounds good, yeah I need to start doing more things to keep my mind off it. Its quite hard whilst on furlough aswel. But I think I'll start going out for more walks in the evenings to relax. Will it be your 1st round of IVF? Xxx
Yeah this is my first round I had to wait a really long time because of my age/covid, I’m nervous it’s going to be horrible and hoping it works first time x
I'm nervous aswel, but we just have to take it each day as it comes... I've been waiting since my appointment from December where they confirmed IVF was the right treatment for me. Hope fingers crossed it works 1st time for us both. Xx I'll private message you when I start 😘😘😘 xxxx
Awww fingers crossed you get your schedule and start in august so we can chat whilst on this journey 🤞🤞🤞 Thank you, and all the best for your upcoming cycle aswel. 😘 xxx
Omgggg how exciting!!!! So I have to wait for my period to start call clinic.. was a week after then scan then will start norethisterone then wait for another bleed then scan then stims... I think I'll probably be a week or 2 behind you slightly xx
So excited to finally start! Can't wait; in fact. It's been a long time since I did the injections so I imagine that's going to take some getting used to again, but feeling really hopeful. x
I actually meant the eggs would be collected on the 28th September and then embryos put it on the 3rd October! Haha you see, information overload yesterday! 🤪 xx
Hahahahah... it's okay, it feels crazy when they give you so much information to try and process!! U think omgg this is so overwhelming but it's good when u have all the relevant info u can then plan out things. I'll pm you so we can keep in contact xx
I've just started my down reg on long protocol today. I don't have any dates confirmed yet other than three tracking scans next week. It's my first ivf cycle and I can't get my head around how I feel - nervous, hopeful, excited, terrified!
I absolutely feel the same about how unfair the whole process is! I tried meditation for the first time tonight and that seems to have helped me settle my mind a bit. Hopefully it all goes well 🤞
Good luck "BabyDreams20" to starting your long protocol down regulation... I've just downloaded the mindful app, as like you I'm nervous and terrified and excited n SCARED!!
I'll PM aswel so we can keep in touch during this journey as it's nice to have someone to relate n talk to in this process. I think every one of us cant get our heads around the feeling we feel.
Fingers crossed, for an easy and steady month /two months ahead of us during this journey x
Hey, I'm starting on short protocol any day now. Just had my period arrive today so will be in for my baseline scan and startung injections within a couple of days.
I know how you feel about seeing all of the meds you have to inject, it's quite overwhelming! Anything you can do to keep a calm mind will really help, if yoga is your thing definitely do that, or if walking or reading or meditation is your thing, do whatever will make you happy.
I have been reading a great book called 'How to cope with IVF' which talks through the process and gives lots of tips for things to do to look after your physical and mental health during treatment. I would recommend it.
I'm wishing you all the best for your treatment. Just remember what you're doing it all for, and stay strong. You will get through this xxx
Congratulations on getting to this point, I think it's a milestone within itself... and good luck with your baseline scan and I hope your 1st injection goes well!! 🙂
I might google the book and try quickly purchase it.. sounds like a fantastic book!!
I'm so glad reading is helping relieve the anxiety and stress... I have downloaded mindful app so I will start that soon. And exercising is my thing on how I like to release and destress I am going to exercise until I start my 1st set of tablets I think.
Your so right, when you get to this stage sometimes everything goes out the window and then nerves kicks in and takes over everything. Yes I'll keep it in the back of my mind why I'm on this journey and remain calm with your advise.
Thank you so much for reaching out.. I'll PM you xxx
Hey. I start the short protocol 16th August. This is my second round. I did buselerin and gonal f on my first round and second round I’ll be taking menopur and cetrotide. Hope it all goes well for you and happy to keep in touch through the process 😃 xx
How exciting!! Fingers crossed this 2nd round is the last round 😘😘😘... your protocol is the same as mine, I'll be on menopur & cetrotide... would be lovely to keep in touch with you throughout the whole process. 💗 x
Oh wow. Yes would be lovely to keep in touch throughout the process. When do you start the injections? I start norethisterone on Saturday. Fingers crossed for both of us 😘 x
Hey Jasmeet! I have endo too and have just started my long protocol downregs so hopefully will be doing my 2nd FET transfer at the end of Aug 😬 would love to have some buddies! I did my egg collection back in November and froze them all, but I definitely found yoga, meditation and acupuncture relaxing to help get me through it. It’s all very strange when it starts though, you’ve just got to take it day by day! Xxxx
Hey court... hope your well. Yes I can imagine it's all overwhelming when it all offically starts with the 1st pill. I have downloaded mindful app to start meditating. Yes I will take it 1 day at a time and try to remain positive.
Yes the mindful app sounds like a good idea. Being on here is so supportive too I didn’t know about this until after my egg collection etc and wish I had used it for support at the time!! Eek i seem to switch everyday from feeling really nervous to really excited about the FET must be the hormones haha. It’s so nice to know many of us are in the same boat this summer - hope there will be lots of rainbow babies 🌈
Hi, I’m starting on a short protocol beginning of August. I have PCOS and will be on Menopur and Fyremadel. It’s our first round so I’m not sure what to expect. Feeling so emotional already without any drugs. Good luck to everyone in their journeys ☘️xx
Good luck with your short protocol! I hope all goes well! It's my first time as well but it looks like there are lots of supportive people on here and it's nice to know we're not alone! 😊
I feel the complete same, not sure what to expect... and feel emotional like you aswel without having any of the drugs yet. Good luck on your journey aswel "Thistimearound" ... I think if your happy to stay in touch we should for sure. Xxxxx
Would any of you girls be willing to start a WhatsApp group to help stay in touch, and a way for us all to communicate.. n check in on everyone whilst we are all on this journey together xxx
Thank you for getting in touch, same as all us lovely ladies... private message Praying4baby1 . with your number if you would like to be part of a whstapp group so we can check in on everyone. Xxx
Hi hun so I've been through a short protocol, and having my 2nd fet coming up next month but just want to say to all ivf newbies, they I promise it isn't as bad as we build it up in our minds! Obviously everyone's journey, results and side effects will vary but I know that anyone who is brave enough to take the leapt into ivf land is definitely brave enough to get through it stronger 🙂💕.
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I didn’t know about this until after my egg collection etc and wish I had used it for support at the time!! Eek i seem to switch everyday from feeling really nervous to really excited about the FET must be the hormones haha. It’s so nice to know many of us are in the same boat this summer - hope there will be lots of rainbow babies 🌈 
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