IVF and scared

[bek74]

Hi all, I haven't been on here for over 18mths. I have 3 sons and conceived them with no infertility issues. After my 3rd son (9yrs ago) I had my tubes tied. In feb 07 I had them reversed and with no luck. I left the forum and just took some time out for. I was finding the whole situation too much to deal with. In March this year I went into hospital and they found my right tube is closed but my left is open, but it may be too damaged or too small for the egg to pass through.
Hubby and I had our first IVF appointment last week and looks like that is the path we are taking.
They are wanting me to start to this nasal spray, one spray morning and night on the 10th Oct and then 5 days after I get my period start with the injections. I am petrified about the injections. By the end of the month thay are hoping to harvest my eggs and implant them in me begining Nov. They say my chances are good even though I am 35yrs (nearly 36) since I have had 3 pregnancies before. They only implant 2 at a time, that is the law here and fine by hubby and I.
I am so scared. I am scared about the spray, the nurse said it can cause hot flushes, mood swings etc and then the infections and she told me excercise was good but not to over do it, don't get out of breath ( I love to excercise) and that I will need to drink 1 cup of powerade (sports drink) to start with but that my increase to 1ltr a day. The whole ordeal scares me. I don't want to get moody and take it out on my kids, I am scared of the needles and of the operation and there is a rare condition called ovary hyperstimuated or something like that and it can be life threatening.
For all of those that have gone through this can you please help me relax, I know it will be all worth it if I manage to have a baby but wow I didn't realise just how scared I would be.

Sorry for the long post, thanks for reading.

Bek

 

[Oneday]

Hi Bek
I know it is very daunting but as you say it will be worth it. There are lots of girls on here that have had ivf or are going through it that will support you. I am awaiting my consultation for ivf and at the moment am very excited but as you say not looking forwards to the needles , r u doing them yourself ? My hubby has offered but I can't imagine he will be good at it without sounding mean. As for the mood swings and hit flushes I had them with clomid I'm sure everyone will understand and know it's not really you. All the best will it and as I say join some of the threads on here . Good luck x

 

[Mrs G]

Hi Bek

I can completely understand how you feel, please don't think you're alone. The meds aren't scary I promise. I have never taken any kind of drugs in my life before, never been into a hospital and so I was terrified. They will teach you how to inject and trust me it is not as bad as you think it will be. I know some girls get their oh to do it. I did my own and I promise you it is fine.

As far as side effects go, I think they just have to tell you incase. There are lists of side effects with any drug but the chances of you getting them are slim. I was a little emotional and have had a bit of constipation recently but that is all.

The surgery is also fine. I am a complete control freak and hated the thought of not being in control but again I promise you it was so much better than I had thought.

I'm also 35 and had 2 embryos implanted last Friday so am waiting to see if it worked. There are quite a few of us having or waiting for treatment on the four leaf clover thread if you fancy joining us.

Good luck

Kath xx

 

[MrsF]

Hi Bek,

I completely agree with Mrs G. I've just started stimms today after 15 days of the down reg injections, and it's nowhere near as bad as i had built it up in my head. I'm not a needle fan, and i very rarely take even paracetamol, but i'm doing ok with the injecting side of it.

I've had some of the side effects, but they sound worse than they are, for me it's been headaches, moodiness and my memory has gone to pot! My friends and family are aware of the situation and have been very supportive. The nurse told me today the headaches and moodiness should stop once the synthetic hormones get into my system.

I too am/was worried about the egg collection, but having heard others' experiences, i'm not to troubled by it.

For me, my worries and stress were fuelled by fear of the unknown, but now i'm in the throes of it, it's not how i thought it'd be. This forum is really fantastic for getting rid of that 'fear of the unknown' feeling!

I look forward to hearing about your journey, good luck hun

x x x x

 

[bek74]

Thankyou all so much. I start the nasal spray on the 10th and I could really use all the support I can get.
Thanks for being here ladies

 

[lioness168]

Keep your eye on the prize my girl - we're here for you.