1st IVF & nervous

Stressed out · 02-08-2005, 06:12 PM

Hi all -
I am going though my 1st IVF treatment and am very nervous. Its all I can think about. I'm currently on stims and just want to get to the transfer.

The meds are making me cranky and sick...we just moved to CO, so I don't have a strong local support group. Looking for encouraging words.

Take care!!

DianeCA · 02-08-2005, 06:54 PM

Welcome!
You are in the right place!!!

This is a great place for support, cheering on, cheering up and lots of cyber hugs when you need them. I hung out here for my 1st IVF too, and now I am back for #2. You can join one of the cycle groups or just lurk - either way, it helps to read others input, experiences and questions.

How many more days of stims do you think you have?
Just keep thinking of your final goal -

Here's to a BFP for you!

**BC-KarenS-MI** · 02-08-2005, 07:39 PM

Let me just grab ya & give you a great, big cyber hug!!

Welcome to the board & to FT!!

This whole process can be so stressful & it really does consume your every thought, but you'll make it through, I promise!! We'll all be here to help you out, in any way possible!! If you've got happy news, we'll celebrate with you; if you're scared, we'll be here to hold your hand & lift you up; if you're mad & need to vent, we've got great ears!! My point is that you couldn't have found a better place to get support. We really understand what you're going through & what you're feeling!! I promise, whatever you're feeling, we've all felt it at some point if we're not feeling it right now too!!

Welcome aboard!!

Karen

Iya · 02-08-2005, 08:48 PM

Well Hello there Stressed out,

Big

for ya!!! I too am doing my first IVF..I am currently on day 8 of stims...

I am in Canada and there aren't too many support groups here either. So I am with ya on that one.
But this board has helped me sooooo much.

Come on down to the feb group and you can chat with the ladies and post what is going on. It is like keeping a diary but you actually get support so it is very helpful.

If you need to chat any time give me a shout...........

P.S. I have been a bundle of hormones.........usually raging the past little while but these last two days I just feel bloated and swollen........

Take care

Iya

hbby · 02-08-2005, 09:00 PM

Welcome!!

These ladies have been a HUGE part of my sanity throughout my journey. I also know what is like to be in a new place, we are 2,000 miles away from family/friends. You are not alone!!

Best of luck!!

Lisa Canoe · 02-08-2005, 10:29 PM

Welcome to the group.

At times I lurk more than post, but even reading the posts of others makes me feel better.

You can join the Feb Love Bugs group if you like. Many of us are stimming now too. I am on day 4.

Good Luck.

lynne · 02-09-2005, 05:39 AM

Hey there! Welcome to these boards....the support you will get here is Top notch!!! Any question/concerns you have just fire away and someone will certainly have some knowledge/support for you.......My first IVF was soo scary and I remember all too well the feelings that I had. I hope you have loads of good luck with this cycle
lynne

Miriam · 02-09-2005, 06:10 AM

Welcome!! You have come to the right place. The support here is wonderful. Whether it's your first IVF or in my case my 4th. I don't know how I would get thru this without these awsome ladies.

Come join the love bug babies...

Miriam

Camel01 · 02-09-2005, 06:20 AM

Welcome Stressed Out!
We're here (and hear) for you whenever you need us!
Good Luck on your stims and let us know how it's going.
Leighann

AmyLeigh · 02-09-2005, 08:26 AM

Welcome to this wonderful board Stressed !!!!!!

You have come to the right place to help ease that Stress you have......

We are all here for you !!!!!!!!!!!!

I know how you feel... every minute of every day, this is all we think about. The hormones do not help either.... they can definately make us highly sensitive to everything around us. I try to consciously remind myself.... I am not in control of my body right now, the hormones are, this cycle is .... I do the "count to 10" thing alot .... before I react, speak, move, etc .... I count to 10. I literally have to talk myself down sometimes... it sucks.

I am starting my 7th cycle.... and for some reason, I am reacting and feeling like it is my very 1st one. I can so relate to what you wrote.

again... post away !! we are here to listen and we have very big shoulders too !!!!! +++++++++ prayers to you !!

02-08-2005, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stressed out Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 68	1st IVF & nervous Hi all - I am going though my 1st IVF treatment and am very nervous. Its all I can think about. I'm currently on stims and just want to get to the transfer. The meds are making me cranky and sick...we just moved to CO, so I don't have a strong local support group. Looking for encouraging words. Take care!!

02-08-2005, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
DianeCA Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: CA Posts: 532	Welcome! You are in the right place!!! This is a great place for support, cheering on, cheering up and lots of cyber hugs when you need them. I hung out here for my 1st IVF too, and now I am back for #2. You can join one of the cycle groups or just lurk - either way, it helps to read others input, experiences and questions. How many more days of stims do you think you have? Just keep thinking of your final goal - Here's to a BFP for you! __________________ Diane IVF #1 = DD born 6/18/02 IVF #2 = Boy/Girl Twins, born 11/14/05 at 37 wks

02-08-2005, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
BC-KarenS-MI Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 28,057	Let me just grab ya & give you a great, big cyber hug!! Welcome to the board & to FT!! This whole process can be so stressful & it really does consume your every thought, but you'll make it through, I promise!! We'll all be here to help you out, in any way possible!! If you've got happy news, we'll celebrate with you; if you're scared, we'll be here to hold your hand & lift you up; if you're mad & need to vent, we've got great ears!! My point is that you couldn't have found a better place to get support. We really understand what you're going through & what you're feeling!! I promise, whatever you're feeling, we've all felt it at some point if we're not feeling it right now too!! Welcome aboard!! Karen __________________ ttc #1 for 7 1/2 years ~ IVF #1, 6-93, cancelled; IVF#2/rescue ICSI- 7-99, failed ~(switched RE's) ZIFT/ICSI- 1-00, successful w/twins, lost 1 at 8w ~ ZIFT/ICSI #2, to try for #2- March '03- successful ~ GS- IVF #1, 7-05 failed. FET 10-05- BFP, m/c 5w5d

02-08-2005, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Iya Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 267	Well Hello there Stressed out, Big for ya!!! I too am doing my first IVF..I am currently on day 8 of stims... I am in Canada and there aren't too many support groups here either. So I am with ya on that one. But this board has helped me sooooo much. Come on down to the feb group and you can chat with the ladies and post what is going on. It is like keeping a diary but you actually get support so it is very helpful. If you need to chat any time give me a shout........... P.S. I have been a bundle of hormones.........usually raging the past little while but these last two days I just feel bloated and swollen........ Take care Iya __________________ TTC#1 Endo-PCOS 2 IUI's- with stims all BFN IVF #1 - FEB/05 Overstimed YAY!! Levels down 2800 Transfer....Feb/17 2-8 cells OHSS a problem.....extremely bloated Beta1 - 14dp3dt#610 #2-21dp3dt- #6200 Two TWINS!! DD- 11/07/05 God Willing

02-08-2005, 09:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
hbby 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,995	Welcome!! These ladies have been a HUGE part of my sanity throughout my journey. I also know what is like to be in a new place, we are 2,000 miles away from family/friends. You are not alone!! Best of luck!! __________________ DH 29 / Me (EH) 28 Dx: POF - DE IVF Frat. twin boys born Aug. 27, 2005 at 32 weeks Q J


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02-08-2005, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lisa Canoe 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,820 Blog Entries: 182	Welcome to the group. At times I lurk more than post, but even reading the posts of others makes me feel better. You can join the Feb Love Bugs group if you like. Many of us are stimming now too. I am on day 4. Good Luck. __________________ Lisa Canoe Been there, done that, got the Ya-Ya Princess T-Shirt m/c 11/01 m/c 6/02 M & J b. 9/12/07 * 36 weeks 1 day * Everyone home 10/9/07

02-09-2005, 05:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
lynne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: canada Posts: 336	Hey there! Welcome to these boards....the support you will get here is Top notch!!! Any question/concerns you have just fire away and someone will certainly have some knowledge/support for you.......My first IVF was soo scary and I remember all too well the feelings that I had. I hope you have loads of good luck with this cycle lynne

02-09-2005, 06:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Miriam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,101	Welcome!! You have come to the right place. The support here is wonderful. Whether it's your first IVF or in my case my 4th. I don't know how I would get thru this without these awsome ladies. Come join the love bug babies... Miriam __________________ (36)/ DH(33) TTC #2 IVF/ICSI/PGD #2 2/2003 BFP - DS 10/6/03 IVF/ICSI/PGD #3 7/2004 BFP m/c 7 weeks IVF/ICSI/PGD #4 & #5 cancelled - not enough follies for PGD IVF/ICSI/PGD #6 Cancelled - all embroys were bad We're done trying

02-09-2005, 06:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Camel01 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,544	Welcome Stressed Out! We're here (and hear) for you whenever you need us! Good Luck on your stims and let us know how it's going. Leighann __________________ Ashlyn 10/12/05

02-09-2005, 08:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
AmyLeigh 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,667	Welcome to this wonderful board Stressed !!!!!! You have come to the right place to help ease that Stress you have...... We are all here for you !!!!!!!!!!!! I know how you feel... every minute of every day, this is all we think about. The hormones do not help either.... they can definately make us highly sensitive to everything around us. I try to consciously remind myself.... I am not in control of my body right now, the hormones are, this cycle is .... I do the "count to 10" thing alot .... before I react, speak, move, etc .... I count to 10. I literally have to talk myself down sometimes... it sucks. I am starting my 7th cycle.... and for some reason, I am reacting and feeling like it is my very 1st one. I can so relate to what you wrote. again... post away !! we are here to listen and we have very big shoulders too !!!!! +++++++++ prayers to you !! __________________ AmyLeigh 41, DH 40 ttc... 7 yrs with 11 failed cycles (4 IUI/3 ZIFTs/4 IVFs/1 FET) 1st DE/FET- +++ twin boys due 2/4/06 Born 12/20/05: Benjamin 5.12oz and Connor 2.8oz the loves of our lives !!!

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