Next month I will be starting the IVF process.

Question

I was just wondering if there is anyone who has recently gone through IVF that could share her story.

Answer 1

I wish you the best of luck with your IVF cycle. What I can share with you is that I am there for couples like you at a fertility clinic. I hope that you find the support you need from them during these times. There is a mix of emotions from eagerness, excitement, caution, and nervousness. Don't get overwhelmed. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 2

I am a current IVF patient and while it has not been a "breeze" it has been without many issues.  My process started months ago and has included a surgery, due yo tubal blockages.  After I healed from that process, all else has gone rather smoothly.  The most annoying part was the monitoring as it is required daily for roughly 10-12 days while you are on the stimulation meds.  During that time, you find out many follicles you've produced, the size, and the approximate date of egg retrieval.  (FYI, I produced 25 mature follicles.  Of those 25, 19 fertilized immediately and 17 are currently frozen.)  At the retrieval, you will be sedated while they remove the follicles.  The procedure is relatively painless.  A few days later, the transfer will be done and after that, the pregnancy test.  I'm waiting on my results as we speak.. I was afraid at first but as I went through everything, the fear subsided..