Don't be nervous. I was totally knock out for my ER and ET was a breeze. The worse part of ET was drinking all the water for the U/S.
I think the hardest part of IVF is the emotional part of it. Good luck on your IVF cycle you'll be fine. :)

I was sooo scared before I started too but don't worry you will be fine. The first thing I was worried about was all the needles but they actually turned out to be the easiest part. I did have a fair amount of pain after the ER but if you make sure you get some really strong painkillers from your RE and stay on top of the pain then you shouldn't have too many problems. It's hard to know until you try it as it so different for everyone, some have pain, some don't. For me, it was the emotional pain from all the hormones that was the hardest. The physical pain goes away pretty quickly but the emotional scars stay with you for longer. So just make sure you and your husband are in a good place mentally before you start. We really weren't in a good place and we suffered for it after. We have had a whole year of treatment so we are taking a break for the moment just to take some time out and breathe. I hope I have been of some help without scaring you too much. Just remember, whatever happens you will come out of it feeling so proud of yourself and your body will recover perfectly with no lasting side effects. It doesn't take long. And just think, the best thing of all - you could get a BFP. I wish you all the best.

Try not to be nervous. Sometimes there is a little pain associated with the shots and some cramping towards the end of stimulation shots.

The ER is a bit painful for some and not at all for others. ET does not really hurt, maybe a little pinching or cramping.

Good luck!!

For me, ER was not anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be. I had deep sedation for the procedure, so didn't feel a thing. I had some mild pain for the first 18 to 24 hours; took pain meds the first afternoon, then to help with sleep on the first and second nights. I think they gave me six pills and I only took three -- and I am a total wimp when it comes to pain. By the second day I felt completely back to normal. (Not everybody has such an easy time, though.) The ET is a breeze. I think I noticed one real cramp while I was still at the office resting (for fifteen minutes after the procedure), but otherwise didn't feel anything. Good luck. Don't be too nervous. And I agree with Angela, the emotional part is really the harder part.

If you are knocked out for your retrieval you won't feel a thing. Maybe a little sore later that day but you should be back to normal the next day. Transfer is painless. It feels like you're gettng a PAP. Hopefully they will let you watch the transfer on the monitor like my doctor did, it was the most amazing thing I ever saw!

Id have to say that the emotional factor was the hardest for me. Before I was a mess because I felt overwhelmed and didnt think I could do it. After its done you are left with the 2WW which can totally drive you mad! Lol I didnt really have any major physical issues, I wasnt put under for the ER and because of # of follies, I have to admit that was a little tough on me. But I found strength going through this that I didnt know I had! Seemed like it all went really fast. You know, if you go to the search bar on DS, you can find all kinds of information from previous posts, or just reading others journals is very helpful too.
One thing you will find though is that many had a little bit of a different IVF experience. Youd think the process is consistent, but its not. Just make sure you have a good RE (research their records) and you will be fine! Wish you good luck.

ER you are usually sedated so no discomfort a little sore for the day afterwards but that's it. The ET was some discomfort since your bladder needs to be full and they are using U/S and pushing on your belly making you have to pee!!