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.
Hi All,
I am new to both DS and infertility. My husband and I have been trying for almost a year. We are both in the medical field and decided very early on to get specialists help straight away.( I am in the medical imaging field and have access to sonographers who scanned my ovaries for me and realised I wasn't ovulating).
We are currently on 3rd round of clomid-first dose was too low, 2nd dose worked but no conception and just about to start 3rd round.
I was just wondering if there is anyone else out there who works with radiation and how they went about not exposing themselves too much?? Technically, I cant get out of doing theatre and portable radiography work until I have a positive pregnancy test (fair enough) but it really messes with my head each month that there is a chance I am pregnant and exposing myself to radiation...does that make sense??
Also, how did other people handle everyone else around them seemingly getting pregnant really easily and especially close friends who know you are trying??
Sorry for the rant and questions...thanks for reading all responses would be greatly appreciated : )
I am new to both DS and infertility. My husband and I have been trying for almost a year. We are both in the medical field and decided very early on to get specialists help straight away.( I am in the medical imaging field and have access to sonographers who scanned my ovaries for me and realised I wasn't ovulating).
We are currently on 3rd round of clomid-first dose was too low, 2nd dose worked but no conception and just about to start 3rd round.
I was just wondering if there is anyone else out there who works with radiation and how they went about not exposing themselves too much?? Technically, I cant get out of doing theatre and portable radiography work until I have a positive pregnancy test (fair enough) but it really messes with my head each month that there is a chance I am pregnant and exposing myself to radiation...does that make sense??
Also, how did other people handle everyone else around them seemingly getting pregnant really easily and especially close friends who know you are trying??
Sorry for the rant and questions...thanks for reading all responses would be greatly appreciated : )
I can't help you with your radiation question. I had the same concern when was supposed to have dentist appointment during the stim phase of my IVF. Luckily I was able to reschedule until after my first beta when i will know for sure if it works.
I have a really hard time dealing with close friends when they get pregnant. I know I am not being a good friend but I avoid them for a while and cannot talk pregnacy talk with them. I do what I have to to protect myself.
I don't know how to cope with it better, it just makes me cry.
I have been able to talk to a colleague about the work/radiation situation-which has helped put it into perspective a bit more.
As for having the friends getting pregnant-it is so hard! I completely understand the avoidance tactic when it comes to pregnant friends-you have to try and maintain some self preservation. Hopefully, the friends will understand....you can't accuse yourself of being a bad friend because you have to take care of yourself through all of this -it is such a tough time.
It's not easy seeing everyone around you getting preggo when you so desperately want it. I try to stay off facebook or hide the people that are constantly posting pics or status updates about their bundles of joy. This support group has helped me immensely. My pets help a lot. They are my "babies".