My first IVF - first appt tomorrow
My first IVF - first appt tomorrow
Well I am going to my clinic tomorrow to do the IVF paperwork, my IUI's haven't worked and so my clinic is now referring me for IVF. I am very nervous as this is my last shot!
MrsR,
I know it's easy to say, but try not to be nervous. You are about to go through a procedure that can give much better results than an IUI. I have gone through it 3 times now. I was also very nervous, and it took me a year to decide to do it. Now I wish I had that year back! I am 38 and have now had two biochemical pregnancies and a recent BFN. I'm scared I may be coming to the end, but will try again. I had been transferring only one embryo....I'll probably try 2 next time, especially considering my age.
One thing you should know, you will get overwhelmed with information on your first visit. It is alot to absorb. There are also things that you have to be prepared for that they don't tell you about right away. The injections are not bad at all. The cycle takes longer than you think because you have to start out on BCPs, then have to go on Lupron, then stims, etc. I have found this message board to be a wealth of information, especially because the REs seem to be pressed for time and you'll likely think of more questions after your meeting. Feel free to post here anytime. There are a lot of very nice women who have been through it. Some are pregnant and they are still replying to posts to help others out.
Best of luck to you!
I know it's easy to say, but try not to be nervous. You are about to go through a procedure that can give much better results than an IUI. I have gone through it 3 times now. I was also very nervous, and it took me a year to decide to do it. Now I wish I had that year back! I am 38 and have now had two biochemical pregnancies and a recent BFN. I'm scared I may be coming to the end, but will try again. I had been transferring only one embryo....I'll probably try 2 next time, especially considering my age.
One thing you should know, you will get overwhelmed with information on your first visit. It is alot to absorb. There are also things that you have to be prepared for that they don't tell you about right away. The injections are not bad at all. The cycle takes longer than you think because you have to start out on BCPs, then have to go on Lupron, then stims, etc. I have found this message board to be a wealth of information, especially because the REs seem to be pressed for time and you'll likely think of more questions after your meeting. Feel free to post here anytime. There are a lot of very nice women who have been through it. Some are pregnant and they are still replying to posts to help others out.
Best of luck to you!
Me - 39 (one ovary) DH - 40 (OK)
IVF #1 7/07 - tx 1-3day BFP, chem
IVF #2 11/07- tx 1-3day BFP, chem
IVF #3 1/08 - tx 1-3day BFN
IVF #4 3/08 - tx 2-3day BFN
IVF #5 1/09 - CCRM tx 2 via ZIFT, BFP but M/C at 10 wks - chrom problem
IVF #1 7/07 - tx 1-3day BFP, chem
IVF #2 11/07- tx 1-3day BFP, chem
IVF #3 1/08 - tx 1-3day BFN
IVF #4 3/08 - tx 2-3day BFN
IVF #5 1/09 - CCRM tx 2 via ZIFT, BFP but M/C at 10 wks - chrom problem
Thanks so much.
Injection wise I am not worried about, got use to it with 3 IUI's and side effect wise, well after 6 lots of Clomid I am use to being insane!
I know it will take me a while to get my head around everything though IVF wise as when I read some of the stuff I don't understand it all but I will ask thanks.
Will let you know how I get on tomorrow - appts in the morning
Injection wise I am not worried about, got use to it with 3 IUI's and side effect wise, well after 6 lots of Clomid I am use to being insane!
I know it will take me a while to get my head around everything though IVF wise as when I read some of the stuff I don't understand it all but I will ask thanks.
Will let you know how I get on tomorrow - appts in the morning