Starting this crazy journey 1st injection…

[kelsbels88]

Hello,

Today is my first injection. I am on Menopur would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous but would be grateful of some words of wisdom going into this new fertility chapter.

Hope you are all ok

Thank you in advance

Kelly x

[Hidden]

Oooo good luck! My top three recommendations would be - download the Mindful IVF app, don’t despair if something seems like a disaster one day because literally the next day things can be completely different and don’t compare yourself to anyone else on here or at your clinic - all our journeys are individual!

Oh and a fourth thing - no question is stupid so lean on the wonderful girls in the forum as they know exactly what you are going through and are very very wise women! Good luck xx

[kelsbels88 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Daisy1245,

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply I really appreciate it.

Great advice. I am trying hard not to get too far ahead of myself lol. Did the first injection, it stung a little bit but I think the next ones will hopefully be easier.

I will definitely look into the app! Thank you xx

[McQueeny]

Good luck!! 🤗 All I’d say is take it easy, and take each steps as it comes. Don’t take results at any one stage (number of follicles, number of eggs, etc) to be indicative of the final result - it just doesn’t work that way.

Be ready to use your ‘I feel fat’ clothes as I always felt a bit bloated and heavy when on menopur

And drink lots of fluids x

[kelsbels88 in reply to McQueeny]

Hi,

Thank you so much for replying!

I am trying to be really strong with myself and not get too carried away by anything as I know from this forum and others stories how it can seem ok and fall apart. Whilst trying to be optimistic too.

I have a drink nearby 😉 xxx

[McQueeny in reply to kelsbels88]

It goes both ways - lots of eggs won’t promise success, but if the numbers aren’t quite what you were hoping it doesn’t mean you won’t get the magical one good luck 🤞 x

[kelsbels88 in reply to McQueeny]

This is very true 🤔

I think like so many I don’t know what I’ll do if it doesn’t work. I don’t really have a back up option. I’m trying so hard to be positive but this whole journey for us has been one step forward 5steps back.

I’m just really going one day at a time now xxx

[McQueeny in reply to kelsbels88]

If it doesn’t work you try again! 💪 it’s devastating, but you pick yourself up and try again…. I never had a back up option either . Success rates for an individual attempt aren’t great, but they are miles better if you persevere .

One day at a time is all you can do…. 🙏🤞 x

[kelsbels88 in reply to McQueeny]

Thank you so much didn’t realise how much I needed this today. 🥺🥰

Thank you so much ♥️ Xx

[McQueeny in reply to kelsbels88]

Sure, it’s what we’re here for 🥰 xx

[Milly2021]

Hi Kelly, keep the fluids up with menopur - have a bottle with you all the time. Helps with any headaches & I know from acupuncture that a good brisk walk a day / no long length of sitting for long periods - keep that blood pumping!! And vitamin D spray everyday!! All the best x

[kelsbels88 in reply to Milly2021]

Hi thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

This is great I will keep up the fluids and am already on vit D 😊

Xxx

[2021KT17]

Good luck Kelly, I'm on day 7 of my first cycle. Had a bit of an emotional blip yesterday but powered through today Every day is a new one and allow yourself to feel however you are feeling x 🙂

[kelsbels88 in reply to 2021KT17]

Thank you so much for replying.

It’s true at the moment I just feel tired. Not sure that is anything to do with the medication but anyway.

Thats great I’m not far behind you 😉 I have my next scan on Friday. Emotionally I’m ok at the moment give it time lol 😂

Wishing you lots of luck xxx