Anyone else on an IVF Cycle???

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I need someone to talk to!!! We have decided not to tell anyone about our IVF cycle after losing a baby last February. We just didn't want everyone asking us if 'it had happened' yet as infertility is hard enough! Anyway, long story short is i am currently on my first IVF cycle (on the synarel spray and starting injections on Friday). I am having an AWFUL time with side effects! My husband is very busy with a new job and I am lonely with no one to talk to about this. Is anyone going through this who would like to be a cycle buddy?! Or has anyone been through this who could offer some wisdom and advice??? I'm really needing the Sisterhood right now! 💕😔

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We've done IUI, so not nearly as intense as IVF. I know that infertility is a very difficult thing and we haven't told very many people that we have been going through this. I hope everything goes well and you get your bfp soon!

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Hang in there my friend. I did my first cycle of IVF in February/March 2016. I was scared out of my mind, but I am not a feelings person so I chose to go the "Lone Ranger" route and not talk about my feelings much.

I had already tried six Clomid cycles (one that ended in miscarriage) and four failed IUIs prior to deciding on IVF. I also had unexplained infertility which was super frustrating because it just wasn't happening and there was no reason for it.

My IVF cycle started with birth control then STIMs (Gonal-F) and the Cetrotide to prevent ovulation while eggs matured.  This was followed by a Lupron trigger and the egg retrival surgery. I had never had surgery/been put to sleep/had an IV/etc so this experience was pretty scary for me.  I did it all and they retrieved 21 eggs, 4 of which had developed into viable embryos on day 5 and an additional 1 from day 6.

Tips for shots - get yourself some nice cold ice packs. I actually used the ones that came with the meds in the mail to keep them cold since many if the meds need to be refrigerated. I iced for 15 minutes before every shot. The ones on the belly (most of them) were not bad.  Make sure you stick it all the way in, then inject, then wait five seconds prior to pulling it out. Otherwise you may end up with a welt and a bruise.  I was so scared to start the injectables and give myself shots, but I promise with the ice you could barely feel them. I did so many shots that eventually they became second nature to me.

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Thank you! Baby dust to you! Xx

Anyone else on an IVF Cycle???

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