pre-IVF anxiety... Help!!
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but since I'll be taking contraceptive pills in august I think the follicle will dissapear, hopefully.
My egg retrieval experience wasn't too bad, but I was definitely in a bit of pain for a few days. They also did retrieve 36 follicles, so my ovaries were definitely sore. Honestly though, most of my pain was because I was having such severe gas pain in my abdomen because of all the follicles I was producing. TMI but I was extremely constipated from all the medication/hormones and that made my abdomen extremely sore! That finally went away after 3-4 days. I also felt soreness in my lower back/hips but it was mild to moderate. I went back to work just a couple of days after retrieval (I could have gone back the day after), so it really wasn't that bad. I'd just say to be prepared for some soreness and possibly some GI upset but you may get lucky and have very minimal pain or symptomsThat sounds like really solid advice. At some point you have to do your due diligence, and then just go with it. There's so much to worry about with pregnancy/babies/children, and it is really easy to obsess about everything... Sounds like you got good advice, so go ahead and get it done and don't second guess anything
How are you feeling, Nima? When will you start testing?
I found something interesting: there's a cdc ivf calculator which was pretty interesting to play around with. Seems like statistically I have a slightly better than 50% chance of success with one round of ivf. And better with a second round.
Megan and Nima- can I ask what your egg retrieval experience was like? Mostly wondering how sick/sore/off you felt? And how different was that during each phase of the process? just emailed this morning and we are down to start in September. The timing in August won't work, but I'd really like to stick to September no matter what. I'm excited, but nervous. I also feel like the whole experience is on my shoulders as my OH would be fine with just calling it a day. I think it is one of those times where I wish I knew how it would go, and then I'd make a decision based on knowns instead of unknowns!
. Drinking a ton of water/electrolytes did really help with some of the other side effects as well. I do understand about having it all on your shoulders though! My partner is incredibly supportive but I don't think she every quite understood the extent of the physical stress my body felt throughout the process. IVF really does have a very high success rate, I think you have a very good chance of it working the first time, and if it doesn't work the first time, chances go up next time! Definitely don't lose hope
Thank you for the hysteroscopy advice, Nima. 
I think you see it the way I see it... It seems like overkill without having a pressing reason to do it. It looks online like fertility specialists debate whether or not it should be routine, so it seems that some just like to do it and others dont. I know that they really value their success rate (at least in the USA), so some may just do it routinely 'just in case'. I wont bring it up to them until after the retrieval, and will take your advice about how to assess whether or not I want to consider it. You bring up good points!
How are you feeling, nima? Any inkling about whether or not the transfer took? Have you been testing?
I'm sorry, elencor. How frustrating...! Did you see your regular obgyn? If so, I'd call the fertility doctor, and check that he doesn't have different advice. I really hope that it goes away shortly, and that the birth control will keep things in check until your ivf.
Thank you for the retrieval feedback, Megan! It is really helpful to hear first hand real world experience. They've told me to expect a lot of follicles, so I suspect I'll have the kind of discomfort your describe. I'm fine with whatever, just hoping to avoid any extreme side effects. Just have to remember that it is just one month, and then it will be done!
I think you see it the way I see it... It seems like overkill without having a pressing reason to do it. It looks online like fertility specialists debate whether or not it should be routine, so it seems that some just like to do it and others dont. I know that they really value their success rate (at least in the USA), so some may just do it routinely 'just in case'. I wont bring it up to them until after the retrieval, and will take your advice about how to assess whether or not I want to consider it. You bring up good points! How are you feeling, nima? Any inkling about whether or not the transfer took? Have you been testing?
I'm sorry, elencor. How frustrating...! Did you see your regular obgyn? If so, I'd call the fertility doctor, and check that he doesn't have different advice. I really hope that it goes away shortly, and that the birth control will keep things in check until your ivf.
Thank you for the retrieval feedback, Megan! It is really helpful to hear first hand real world experience. They've told me to expect a lot of follicles, so I suspect I'll have the kind of discomfort your describe. I'm fine with whatever, just hoping to avoid any extreme side effects. Just have to remember that it is just one month, and then it will be done!
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@WinterBub I think it's a good idea not to mention it before your retrieval and then see how you feel about it.
I am ok, thanks for asking. No clue about whether or not I'm pregnant... drives me crazy of course but testing now wouldn't necessarily bring any peace of mind, so I am trying to wait a bit longer. I think Monday I'll start testing.
I am ok, thanks for asking. No clue about whether or not I'm pregnant... drives me crazy of course but testing now wouldn't necessarily bring any peace of mind, so I am trying to wait a bit longer. I think Monday I'll start testing.
Ovarian cysts seem to be a recurring theme on this thread 
I suspect it happens a lot normally, but we just have no idea most of the time. I hope that it resolves and you can get going on your ivf cycle we've delayed until September, so seems that we will be doing it at the same time after all!
Good luck, Nima. Let us know how you go when you start testing. Have everything crossed for you and your little embryo!
I suspect it happens a lot normally, but we just have no idea most of the time. I hope that it resolves and you can get going on your ivf cycle we've delayed until September, so seems that we will be doing it at the same time after all! Good luck, Nima. Let us know how you go when you start testing. Have everything crossed for you and your little embryo!
This cycle is being a bit scary to be honest I've been bleeding from CD 13 (I'm now at CD 22) 
I hope it's nothing and I can continue with the plan... Obgyn thinks it's nothing serious and it shouldn't be a problem. I called the fertility clinic and they said the doctor will call me Monday so here's hoping he has answers.
So good we are going to be IVF buddies!! Do you know when exactly you'll be starting? I have the appointment for August 25th and if everything's good I'll start treatment around the 30th
I hope it's nothing and I can continue with the plan... Obgyn thinks it's nothing serious and it shouldn't be a problem. I called the fertility clinic and they said the doctor will call me Monday so here's hoping he has answers.So good we are going to be IVF buddies!! Do you know when exactly you'll be starting? I have the appointment for August 25th and if everything's good I'll start treatment around the 30th
So annoying I feel for you- I hate feeling like something is "off" in general, and obviously this has the extra cherry on top of bad timing. I think that wonky cycles and a cyst/spotting are not things that are generally concerning, as our bodies do weird things sometimes. I hope that your fertility specialist gives you some useful feedback, but for now take comfort in the fact that your regular ob/gyn doesn't think that it is anything to worry about. Hope the bleeding stops for you asap. 
No, I don't know when I will start. I can't take birth control, so I just have to wait for my cycle to start on its own. I bought a clear blue fertility monitor that is really accurate, and I at least get a two weeks heads up if I use that! I'll be starting my September cycle at any point from the first to the middle of the month. So you will start before me by the sounds of things
I feel for you- I hate feeling like something is "off" in general, and obviously this has the extra cherry on top of bad timing. I think that wonky cycles and a cyst/spotting are not things that are generally concerning, as our bodies do weird things sometimes. I hope that your fertility specialist gives you some useful feedback, but for now take comfort in the fact that your regular ob/gyn doesn't think that it is anything to worry about. Hope the bleeding stops for you asap. No, I don't know when I will start. I can't take birth control, so I just have to wait for my cycle to start on its own. I bought a clear blue fertility monitor that is really accurate, and I at least get a two weeks heads up if I use that! I'll be starting my September cycle at any point from the first to the middle of the month. So you will start before me by the sounds of things
@WinterBub thank you for your supportive words. Oh so you'll be just a few days behind me that's so cool!
@Nima how are you doing? It must be really hard to stay calmed during the wait!
@Nima how are you doing? It must be really hard to stay calmed during the wait!
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Hi guys, I don't feel very optimistic right now. I think it didn't catch. Tested in the last few days and got nothing. I know it's early but I just don't feel it. Trying to keep myself together and stay focused on everyday life, but it's starting to be heavy on me.
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I really hope you see two lines in the next few days xxx
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Good luck
You're in no way out just yet, Nima. I really hope that you'll have that second line pop up in the next couple of days. Thinking of you, and I understand the torture of waiting to see how things turn out. I'll be thinking of you! Let us know how you're going, and we're all here if you need to vent x
I really hope that you'll have that second line pop up in the next couple of days. Thinking of you, and I understand the torture of waiting to see how things turn out. I'll be thinking of you! Let us know how you're going, and we're all here if you need to vent xThinking of you!
I hope you see a positive test in the next few days. If it makes you feel better, I totally thought I was not pregnant before I got my positive. I was sure I was out, it felt just like my period was coming and felt like all my previous negative cycles. Hang in there, and my fingers are crossed for you!
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I see it! Good luck
