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Any words of advice for IVF?

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prayingforababy
LIF Infant

Member since 12/11

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Any words of advice for IVF?

Any tips? Advice? I really have no idea what to expect.

Posted 6/20/12 8:28 PM
 
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LInMI
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Re: Any words of advice for IVF?

Sorry no advice but wanted to wish you luck!
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Posted 6/20/12 10:00 PM
 

bugsmom
LIF Infant

Member since 2/10

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Any words of advice for IVF?

patience and a positive attitude...you can do it!

I think we are all amazed at what we can actually do during this horrid struggle, bc I never thought I would be able to go through even half of what I have.

Best of luck to you!

Posted 6/20/12 10:04 PM
 

LIRascal
drama. daily.

Member since 3/11

7287 total posts

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Michelle

Re: Any words of advice for IVF?

Read 4 or 5 journals of the women on here- we have all had vastly different experiences, some of which might help you.

Write down your questions.

Don't get overwhelmed- we're all here to help.

Do something that relaxes you during the process. You will need it!

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Message edited 6/20/2012 10:04:48 PM.

Posted 6/20/12 10:04 PM
 

stargazerlily
LIF Adolescent

Member since 12/11

706 total posts

Name:
Lara

Any words of advice for IVF?

It will be both harder and easier than you think. You will amaze yourself at what you are suddenly capable of doing, and you will also get tired of doing it....at least I did. A lot of people said the injections did not hurt at all, I felt them but they certainly weren't as bad as I thought. Be prepared for bloating, if it does happen to you drink gatorade it helped a lot. Keep the videos handy the first time you mix meds, they are useful. I got mine on LI IVF website. Read read read - I read a lot here before my cycle and it helped. Ask questions when you have them and good luck!!! This is a bunch of random thoughts, hope something was helpful.

Posted 6/20/12 10:11 PM
 

FlowerWife
Positive Vibrations...

Member since 1/08

8423 total posts

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Any words of advice for IVF?

treat yourself as much as possible while you are going through it. theres a lot of hormones involved so be good to yourself and give yourself a break whenever you need.

try not to overanalyze everything during the wait. the hormones provide so many side effects that no "symptom" can be trusted.

most of all stay positive and realistic at the same time. have no expectations but hope for the best!!

good luck!!

Posted 6/20/12 10:17 PM
 

gina409
TWINS!

Member since 12/09

27635 total posts

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Re: Any words of advice for IVF?

one day at a time...

it can be overwhelming,the meds,the timing,the appts but u will get through it

at the end of the day i just let out a big breath thinking one more day closer

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Posted 6/20/12 10:50 PM
 
 

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