IVF stims

This is my start date too for stims! Just wanted to say hi. I'm also excited and nervous! Is this your first time on stims?

Awww this is great news. A buddy ❤️ Yes. First of everything!!

Good Luck! I’ve just started my 1st IVF round🫶🏻

@Jess how are you feeling? Xx

@Jodie the hormones are something else, not feeling great at the moment but 🤞🏼 it’s all worth it😅xx

I'm on my second. My first went really well. I was scared after reading others' stories about awful side effects and painful egg retrievals etc. but I had hardly any side effects apart from some bloating. I drank a lot of coconut water for this. Egg retrieval was easy (and almost enjoyable because the hard work had been done and the doctor could take over). The whole process was emotionally nerve-wracking more than anything - the anticipation of how my follicles were doing and waiting for scans were, for me, the hardest part. I found keeping a list of things that you know help you or things you enjoy and actually actioning them really useful. Distraction is the best advice I can give. Your favourite film/music etc. And remembering you can do all you can to support your body but it is really out of your control. So just accepting that and not putting pressure on yourself for a particular outcome. Best of luck 🤞 and give yourself permission to enjoy it too