Emotional
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thelilrose
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Emotional
Hi everyone...I have been reading this site all night and think it is wonderful. I started Lupron injections about 2 weeks ago and now I have started my next round of injections. I am finding that I am getting very emotional and starting to feel guilty that I feel so sad. Will this pass...everyone keeps asking me if I am excited and I just feel so overwhelmed. Everytime I have to do my shots I get so upset...I can't even imagine all of you that have started the projes shot...GOD BLESS! I am a teacher and I am off for the summer so I find that I have WAY too much time to think. Thank you for listening and I know that this is all out of my hands and I just have to go with it...but boy this is hard! I guess that will just make the end result that much more precious...
1x IVF w/ICSI
endometreosis removed 3/06
31me
ttc a little over 2yrs
endometreosis removed 3/06
31me
ttc a little over 2yrs
Hi there,
Sorry you are feeling low. But you have to think of it as you are making progress to get the baby you want! I know the shots seem hard right now, but believe me when I tell you. You get used to them. They do not even faze me now!!! If you started your stims you will start scans soon too. Which are nice because you can see the progress you are making taking the shots! I hope you feel better, and try and be a positive as possible.
I just went through my first IVF-ICSI. I had my ER done last Thursday the 3rd, we got 11 eggs. However only 5 made it, and only three made it through the ICSI. But we had 3 (grade 2) embryos and transfered them on day 2, which was last Saturday. I just had my projestrone checked this am, have not gotten the results. I am very hopeful that one or all stuck and are doing well. It is scarry waiting for the results after you have done so much to get there I am.
Anyway, hang in there, and it will be over before you know it, and then you will be in your two week wait like me!!!
Sorry you are feeling low. But you have to think of it as you are making progress to get the baby you want! I know the shots seem hard right now, but believe me when I tell you. You get used to them. They do not even faze me now!!! If you started your stims you will start scans soon too. Which are nice because you can see the progress you are making taking the shots! I hope you feel better, and try and be a positive as possible.
I just went through my first IVF-ICSI. I had my ER done last Thursday the 3rd, we got 11 eggs. However only 5 made it, and only three made it through the ICSI. But we had 3 (grade 2) embryos and transfered them on day 2, which was last Saturday. I just had my projestrone checked this am, have not gotten the results. I am very hopeful that one or all stuck and are doing well. It is scarry waiting for the results after you have done so much to get there I am.
Anyway, hang in there, and it will be over before you know it, and then you will be in your two week wait like me!!!
Hi,
I thought I was such a together person but whenever I even walk into a clinic nowadays I feel so overwhelmed and sad about everything.
I used to think it was the injections but do you know what I just think its the whole thing.
I'm glad that I've heard from someone who feels guilty about being sad-that's me too!
Unfortunately the whole IVF businees is a rollercoaster of highs and lows but I keep telling myself it'll be worth it in the end.
Keep going and good luck!
I thought I was such a together person but whenever I even walk into a clinic nowadays I feel so overwhelmed and sad about everything.
I used to think it was the injections but do you know what I just think its the whole thing.
I'm glad that I've heard from someone who feels guilty about being sad-that's me too!
Unfortunately the whole IVF businees is a rollercoaster of highs and lows but I keep telling myself it'll be worth it in the end.
Keep going and good luck!
I, too, work for the school system and thought it was hard as I had way too much time to think. I felt and lived IVF which just gets tiresome and attributes to your overwhelmed feelings. The shots make you sad and emotional. Just remember that. For some reason they just get easier but I still have a bad day and "just don't feel like getting them." But then you cry, take a hot shower and then regroup.
I thought IVF was a bit easier having the time off because it would be hard working with kids and feeling tired, emotional, and not to mention the doctor appointments. Try and distract yourself and do things "outside" the IVF process. Let yourself be sad, only makes it easier the next day.
It is true, once the appointmets and u/s start it just gets cruising and eaiser as the process unfolds. Hang in there!!!
I thought IVF was a bit easier having the time off because it would be hard working with kids and feeling tired, emotional, and not to mention the doctor appointments. Try and distract yourself and do things "outside" the IVF process. Let yourself be sad, only makes it easier the next day.
It is true, once the appointmets and u/s start it just gets cruising and eaiser as the process unfolds. Hang in there!!!
1st time IVF, ICSI
8/13/06 BFP
4/19/07 Sydney was born
10/26/07-IUI-negative
Nov/Dec-IVF??????
8/13/06 BFP
4/19/07 Sydney was born
10/26/07-IUI-negative
Nov/Dec-IVF??????
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thelilrose
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thank you...
Thank you all so much! I am have been trying to bounce back and keep myself very busy. The other night when I wrote it was the first night of doing my stim meds at home and those needles are just so much...but I am making it through. I still get emotional, but thank goodness my DH understands. It is nothing like Clomid though...THANK GOD...b/c that drug was an emotional rollercoaster no one should have to go on. 
Monday was my first u/s. I felt a little better like this was all stating to show results. I still dred the prog needle, but I guess it is one day at a time. I guess the object is not to look too far ahead, just moment by moment. I hope everyone else is doing great and I am keeping everyone in my prayers! Thanks for your support!
Monday was my first u/s. I felt a little better like this was all stating to show results. I still dred the prog needle, but I guess it is one day at a time. I guess the object is not to look too far ahead, just moment by moment. I hope everyone else is doing great and I am keeping everyone in my prayers! Thanks for your support!
1x IVF w/ICSI
endometreosis removed 3/06
31me
ttc a little over 2yrs
endometreosis removed 3/06
31me
ttc a little over 2yrs
A Keep Busy Idea
Okay, I don't want this to sound weird or anything but in the vein of keeping busy and getting my mind off the IVF process, I picked up a Feng Shui book. The one I've used is called "Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life". I know it may sound sort of funny but the distraction of fixing up each area of our home so that it brings positive energy to the areas which need it the most (family, children, creativity, etc) has been really fun and a great distraction. I too am in the school system and so I've had a little "too much" extra time. I hope this helps a little bit. The house looks better anyway!!!
Love,
MZ
Love,
MZ
Hello there fellow teacher,
I'm a teacher as well and started Lupron last week. Today will be day 8 of giving myself a shot. This is our second time with IVF. The first time was 5 years ago. They froze 2 embryos and now that our daughter is almost 5 we want to attempt it again. It's not easy and yes you should feel emotional. I'm the type of person who never cries and I've been teary eyed a few times this week. Try to keep positive and the emotions will pass. We didn't tell a lot of people about the process because of the questions and high hopes they would have for us. What grade do you teach? I am a permanent substitute at my daughters catholic school. That way I can be in the same school with my girls and work at the same time. I have 2 girls. We adopted our first one and she will be in 2nd grade and a IVF miracle who is almost 5. She thinks she is 10 though! She has attitude to go with her personality as well! Ha ha! I would love to chat if you'd like, e-mail me. ddetje@yahoo.com
Dawn
I'm a teacher as well and started Lupron last week. Today will be day 8 of giving myself a shot. This is our second time with IVF. The first time was 5 years ago. They froze 2 embryos and now that our daughter is almost 5 we want to attempt it again. It's not easy and yes you should feel emotional. I'm the type of person who never cries and I've been teary eyed a few times this week. Try to keep positive and the emotions will pass. We didn't tell a lot of people about the process because of the questions and high hopes they would have for us. What grade do you teach? I am a permanent substitute at my daughters catholic school. That way I can be in the same school with my girls and work at the same time. I have 2 girls. We adopted our first one and she will be in 2nd grade and a IVF miracle who is almost 5. She thinks she is 10 though! She has attitude to go with her personality as well! Ha ha! I would love to chat if you'd like, e-mail me. ddetje@yahoo.com
Dawn
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thelilrose
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I love the idea of Feng Shui. We actually just bought a new house, so that has been keeping me busy with decorating and painting, etc. Today the weather was beautiful so we spent the day outside...always good to get fresh air! Can I ask a question...when they start doing the u/s how many folicles are normal? How big should they be? Hope everyone had a great weekend...I have to go give myself my nightly shots...UGH! Although yesterday I realized that I am really getting good at it 
1x IVF w/ICSI
endometreosis removed 3/06
31me
ttc a little over 2yrs
endometreosis removed 3/06
31me
ttc a little over 2yrs
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wannababy1229
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I also work for a school district and find it very hard not to eat, drink and breathe this process with all of this free time.
ddetje- I think we are on the same cycle. Today is my day 8 as well. When is your ER? I was told today that it would be later this week, so I am guessing this Thursday or Friday
ddetje- I think we are on the same cycle. Today is my day 8 as well. When is your ER? I was told today that it would be later this week, so I am guessing this Thursday or Friday
Me 34 DH 36
1st IVF Aug 06-BFN
2nd IVF Oct/Nov 06-By the grace of God BFP!
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1st IVF Aug 06-BFN
2nd IVF Oct/Nov 06-By the grace of God BFP!
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hey girlie hang in there 
. You're making yourself feel guitly when you shouldn't. I too was emotional a little on lupron but snapped out of it when I told my Dr and she was understanding but also told me to think postitve as the body starts to feel the stress and NO medicine can help the resluts of pregnancy if the mind is not in the right place.
That's when I looked at my shots as me closer to baby.
hey it works and trust me some of them hurt but I'm like okay if I get thru this no time outs for you EVER...well maybe
. You're making yourself feel guitly when you shouldn't. I too was emotional a little on lupron but snapped out of it when I told my Dr and she was understanding but also told me to think postitve as the body starts to feel the stress and NO medicine can help the resluts of pregnancy if the mind is not in the right place.That's when I looked at my shots as me closer to baby.
hey it works and trust me some of them hurt but I'm like okay if I get thru this no time outs for you EVER...well maybe