Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
Haven’t been on here for a while just a quick update my husband and I stopped treatments to give my body a break ever since I had my laparoscopy back in October. I finally made an appointment with my doc discussing IVF it was easy making the appointment but actually going there and sitting down to talk about it was the hardest part. I told them no more trying other treatments, I only want IVF I know I am still young but it is scary knowing I am young and infertile the only way to fix it it is to take big measures. We will be starting IVF soon I’m scared if it doesn’t work I wish insurance would just cover a small portion of the cost it’s heartbreaking paying all that much and it being unsuccessful. Please pray for my husband and I for this journey we are about to endure.
Best wishes to all xoxo
Best wishes on your journey
Have a support – either from your partner or someone in the family or a friend who is optimistic and positive.
Make sure you rest – try to relax, watch movies, listen to music, curl up on the sofa and read a book, enjoy a lovely meal. It may be helpful to take some time off work.
Keep yourself busy, have fun. Distraction is very important during the process.
Talk to your partner about your feelings. Support for one another is extremely important in making sure that you are mentally and emotionally in the right space. Sometimes it can be very hard on your relationship with each other so don’t be afraid to seek professional help of a fertility counsellor.
Be aware of the internet. Avoid reading about other women’s experiences and searching for information on signs of positive or negative outcomes of fertility treatments. Too much time online can lead to too much obsessing. Too much obsessing can make it feel like years.
You can write your thoughts down throughout the day as they pop up. Or you can do it once a day on regular basis - put all the things that are turning over and over in your mind down on paper and out of your head.
Use relaxation techniques. Try meditation and mindfullness. Take slow, deep breaths when you are feeling anxious. These techniques can assist you physiologically, as well as being mentally calming.
Try to be happy about the present and let the future simply unfold!
Wish you the best of luck in the world! Hugs xx
Heretochat has some really good suggestions. Writing daily has gotten me through this just to sort out my emotions and release any pent up stress or sadness. I keep an online private blog that only I can see, but maybe thinking of sharing it with my children someday.
The occasional ice cream sundae or massage never hurt either :)
Best of wishes to you and positive healing vibes for your body as your undergo treatment.