Things to buy before your first ivf

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Ive bought a couple of IVF books and a fridge themometer ..

What else should i get ?

Thank you

@worldwidetravel2017 Here's a few things from me....

• Ice cubes: make sure to have these ready, they'll help with numbing the skin before you inject yourself.
• Alcohol wipes: check with your clinic if they can provide you with these as you'll need to clean the area on your tummy before injecting. I didn't get any from my clinic for this cycle so I ended up purchasing a box.
• Anything that helps you relax - for me it was candles, books, and some healthy snacks.
• It's not essential but I also have a folder where I collate any IVF related documents and a notebook that I always take with me to appointments to write down questions.
• For the egg collection I was asked to bring a dressing gown, slippers, comfortable socks, panty liners.
• Paracetamol: You're allowed to take these throughout the treatment in case of headache or pain (although double check with your clinic first), in fact I was advised to take a couple of tablets an hour before egg collection.

I can't think of anything else but others might have more ideas and your clinic should advise you, too.

Thanks so much

Our funding application is in

Consultant is optimistic given the circumstances

Will buy some more bits next month

I didn't buy any bits for egg collection or transfer! It didn't even cross my mind that I should be getting things especially!

Ive ordered an ivf tww colouring book off amazon today

Im an over thinker and need to be mindful and look after my head / brain