IVF

[Kay1988]

Hi all, I’m new to mumsnet. Thought I’d join as currently going through ivf and just wanted to speak to people who have been through it. I’m currently on microgynon and it’s making me feel awful with mood swings. I only have 9 days left taking it then start on noresthisterone. I had my treatment plan sent through today and feeling really overwhelmed at the minute xx

Hello.

I went through IVF. I remember this time vividly. I cried when I received the huge box of drugs as it was so huge and I felt like I had to do all this unnatural stuff to myself. However, there is nothing unnatural about wanting to be a mum and some of us just need a little help.

It is overwhelming and so I'm sending you a virtual hug. You are powerful and strong because you are taking the first steps on your journey - despite the overwhelm.

The drugs are hard because of their side effects but those particular times will pass and lead to different steps of the journey.

I don't have any advice other than just to be really kind to yourself and send love to yourself as much as you can. It's impossible not to worry so within that, try to surround yourself with acceptance and care.

Keep going. One step at a time. X x x

Hi! Yes, me too. I remember crying in the car after getting my protocol, just felt so daunted. But each stage in its self was fine. Just try and think one day at a time - I know that's not easy. But you can do this!

Good luck OP. I've been there and thankfully successfully but I still wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Take each step at a time and schedule really nice things in between so you always have something to plan or look forward to. Keep as busy as you can physically. Maybe take up an evening class? And cry when you need to, you will get through this!

Thanks all for your advice 😀 I just hate feeling how I do on this pill as it’s making me feel really down and mood swings so I really don’t know what I’ll be like on the injections. I’m trying to stay positive about it all but at the moment I’m feeling a bit low and teary. I was just wondering if this is natural xx

You might be better off positing on the infertility board as there are lots of women doing ivf on there. There should be a March ivf thread running too you might wish to join. I've been there and the meds really can mess you up. Sending strength and good luck.

Hi op,
You might want to look at the infertility board and ivf posts. I found it really helpful to chat to people in the same boat, especially for my first round.
I had my first IVF/ICSI in January, so understand the overwhelming time with all the meds/ protocol etc

Sadly, it didn't work out to great for us, and I start stims again this evening for another round of IVF. The best advice I can give is to really try to take one day at a time and to look after yourself and make sure you're taking some time to enjoy the things you like to do, even if that's just watching something silly and distracting on tv!
The hormones are a lot so don't be hard on yourself if you feel awful right now
Good luck!