IVF Help

Kr

Kristen
I am about to start the process of <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IVF</a>. I was about 6 weeks pregnant previously and found out it was ectopic and my tube was ruptured. The doctors feel this is the best route for me. I have no idea what to expect. We have our financial consultation in a couple of days. Just any advice would be great! Thanks! 
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Ra

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Make sure that you feel like you are really informed about the whole process. If you are not quite sure you understand something, ask! I have done IVF twice and the second time took (currently 12+3 with twins!) and I felt like I was way more in the loop than I was the first time! Wishing you all the best!!

Kr

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We will finally get to meet with our doctor on August 25th. Hopefully start the process on Sept. 1. Thank you all for your information and support! Hopefully I will have good news the end of September.&nbsp;

Kr

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Thank ya'll so much. We go for financial counseling on Monday and will start the process fairly soon after that. I just don't know what to expect as far as the injections go. I'm very nervous but also very excited.&nbsp;

Sa

Sazza • Aug 30, 2015
I found the injections fine. A lot of them but not a problem. Second round of IVF worked for me and I now have a 10 week old son. The egg collection was fine too. Painkillers and a hot water bottle helped after. Embryo transfer was fine too. The waiting is the hardest part. Good luck.

As

Ash 🍔 • Aug 3, 2015
Just expect lots of injections! I did whatever they told me in order to have a successful pregnancy. This included a cancelled IVF transfer, they froze all the embryos and I had 2 FETs. The 2nd worked. My butt still has lumps from the progesterone injections that I stopped in June.

Ki

Kirsten • Jul 18, 2015
Honestly injections aren't great but they weren't terrible either. I didn't get too hormonal from mine so it was mostly just getting into the routine since they are very scheduled.

Sa

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First time worked for us! Have a 5 month old baby boy now! I actually forget about all the shots and stress. Totally worth it. Take care of yourself and eat healthy.&nbsp;

Gr

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I had an ectopic and was told to do IVF after as well. It was all very exciting at first, but then the first cycle failed. Be prepared to have a failed cycle or two. I've read that some women do better with a frozen embryo transfer (FET) because their body isn't assaulted by all the hormones from the egg harvesting. That could've been the issue with me. My first/fresh cycle failed after 3 weeks, but I'm now 25+ weeks pregnant and expecting a little boy in October. Also, after one failed cycle, the second pregnancy was very nerve wracking. Every appointment was filled with anxiety and every week seemed like months because I was expecting it to fail. &nbsp;It can and will happen for you so don't get discouraged or lose hope. Good luck.&nbsp;

Ki

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I would say even more than liking the doctor, make sure you like the clinic and staff since in IVF you will see all the nurses a lot more than your actual doctor (for daily blood work and ultrasound monitoring). Also something to ask is if the doctor you select will be the one performing the retrieval and transfer procedures. Our clinic had several doctors and both procedures were done by someone other than the doctor we were assigned to.&nbsp;

Ko

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I did Ivf after many failed AI and one early miscarriage. My advice is to make sure u like the doc. It's easy to want to rush into treatment. Make sure you and doc are on the same page. Don't do anything u don't want to. It took me a few tries to find the right doc for me. But so worth it. I trusted he would make the right decisions with me. And it turned out great! 15wks from first Ivf. Feel free to msg me anytime.&nbsp;

El

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Hi there...I've had 2 ectopic pregnancies and I am in the early stages of IVF. In a couple of days I should start meds. It's important to be patient and trust your doctor throughout this process. IVF process can be very emotional but hopefully it will be all worth it when we have our babies. Good luck!!!