Very first IVF- Baseline scan today

[Diana84]

Hi there, Any advice, thought would be well appreciated as my first few steps on the IVF journey have just started. Low AMH, but compare to previous AFC (only 4 follicles), baseline scan showed min of 7 follicles. Not a lot, but I will go for quality. 😄

I am starting medications today, next scan is on Tuesday.

Please, share your experience, advice what to do and not to do: exercise, food, drink (no chinese tea or herbal stuff- according to the clinic) mental health etc

Thank you!

[HollyT7]

I ate rubbish with both my frozen transfers (aka both my boys!). If you get struggle with your thoughts, get signed off, (best advice I ever received), your the priority. I also had accunpunture with my bfps the day before or close to transfer. I made the most of Netflix and tried my best to chill out. All the best lovely! 💚🍀🤞🏼

[Diana84 in reply to HollyT7]

Thank you! My accupuncturist is off for 3 weeks. I hope she will have a great holiday, but not great timing for me. I am my mum's full time carer, unfortunately I cannot sign off... but will get some help in, maybe.

Congratulations! 2 boys, how wonderful! xx

[RDT144]

totally agree with Holly! Your mental health is priority and keep yourself occupied. Reading my favourite books and rewatching childhood movies made me feel “normal”.. all the best 🤎

[Diana84 in reply to RDT144]

Thanks! Reading is definitely on my list. Walks, fresh air. Feeling nostalgic with childhood films by the fire is another fab idea!

[Eloquentia]

Very best of luck! I recommend reading the book 'It all starts with an egg', I found it really helpful in terms of recommended lifestyle changes and food supplements. I took antioxidants and Coenzyme Q10, vitamin D and probiotics. Also protein rich diet, including protein shakes and yoghurts.

[Diana84 in reply to Eloquentia]

Thank you for your suggestion. I have read the book and found it useful; taking all the supplements as well. Probably, I need to use more protein in my diet. What brand of CoQ10 do you recommend? Thanks! xx

[Eloquentia in reply to Diana84]

I used Ved Ubiquinol Gummies. xx

[Redsequin]

Hi lovely, before I started IVF the only things I could find convincing evidence for was COQ10, vitamin D, lots of lean protein and lots of healthy fats like avocado, so that’s what I did! I tried not to worry overly much about cutting things like sugar out as it made me so neurotic, but instead to embrace the positives of adding good things in, if that makes sense. I also changed up my exercise routine to be more gentle as I wanted my body to focus on producing good eggs.

For relaxation, I invested in an acupressure mat, and I’d lie on that every night and listen to a guided meditation. It really helped! Xxx

[Diana84 in reply to Redsequin]

Thank you for your reply! I have been living a healthy life, but there is a huge stress factor (looking after my mum who had a severe stroke).

I am really curious about the mat you mentioned. Would you mind PM me a link? Or is it easy to find online, please.

Many thanks! Also any meditation music that you found useful. xx

[Poop84]

hello! I would say look after yourself eat healthy, destress , meditate or yoga. Eat at least 50/60g protein a day, accunpture x 2 to help follicles grow

And most of all just focus on each day each scan and take it day by day. Xxx here if you have any questions too x

[Diana84 in reply to Poop84]

Thank you for your message. I cannot believe that my acupunturist had to go on a "suprise gift" holiday. When I need her the most! How selfish, I know! What do I do? Should I find someone else in the meantime? She is back on the 10th of November. Egg collection is around the 25th of October.

Protein is a great idea. I will try the shake as well, as food.

xx

[Poop84 in reply to Diana84]

oh no! Ask her for an alternative! My lady does to Her clients when she’d can’t.. msg me if you want my ladies but I’m in the midlands

[Diana84 in reply to Poop84]

I am in Kent, but thank you! It is kind of you. I need to find someone urgently!

[Poop84 in reply to Diana84]

Hope you do find someone xxx keep me

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[Poop84]

or have. A look

Online for another one or see if your clinic offer them ?