I just got the giant box of IVF drugs..

InfertileMyrtle · 10-02-2008, 10:14 PM

And what was the first thing I did when I opened the box?

I burst into tears. I mean, how on earth am I EVER going to figure out how to take all this stuff properly? I'm so overwhelmed right now that I dont even think I can go through with this.

There's all kinds of syringes and needles, vials, pills, BCP's, powders, more vials, liquids, syringes with liquid already in them, gonal F, other stuff...different size needles, containers...I think it's all just hitting me now- maybe this isn't meant to be? It's not normal to have to put this much **** into my body. I'm scared to death! What kind of side effects am I going to have? Will these things cause me to become severely depressed? Will I go psycho? how am I supposed to give myself all these shots?

I dont think i'm strong enough to withstand this stuff. And if I am- what am I gonna do when it doesn't work?

dvereze · 10-02-2008, 10:48 PM

Do you know any nurses? My granny is a nurse and she said she would help me if I had to take injectibles. Maybe you should call your doc and ask if they could run you through how to do all of this. Don't be discouraged! This is the exciting part, the journey to a sweet little baby. Just tell yourself it will be worth it and think of the end result.

Donna516 · 10-02-2008, 11:16 PM

Hey there, It's Donna. I went today to the Re! I'm starting the process for IVF Also. I had so much info pumped in me today I don't know were to turn... But don't give up honey! I know it's alot but take all the stuff out and write down the first step to what you have to do. Like in what order and what needles and viles go together.. Like me I'm gonna be on gonal-f and lupron. some other stuff. Hang in there, It's so worth it.

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MahoganyJazz · 10-03-2008, 12:06 AM

Don't be afraid to call their helpline! I had a question, and the nurse was kind enough to walk me through everything, and even did a follow up with me. Trust me, the end result is so worth it!

CAROLINEGORDON · 10-03-2008, 09:13 AM

I did exactly the same as you! I collected my drugs 2 days ago and as soon as i got home burst into tears thinking i can`t do this. When your just talking about it it seems like it`s never going to happen, and then when you see all the drugs reality kicks in!

I`ve been taking my drugs for 3 days now and feel more relaxed about the whole thing. Maybe you could try some relaxation like reflexology!

Don`t give up, you`ll be fine when you get into it and just think what the outcome may be. Good luck, hope you get your BFP!

InfertileMyrtle · 10-03-2008, 11:58 AM

It's all so overwhelming and completely horrifying. To actually see the tons of drugs that I need to put into my body, well- it's unbelievable! I started on BCP last night, but as for the other stuff, I don't know what the hell to do with it, and then, after pumping myself full of that stuff...what will I feel like when it doesn't work? I'm so out of hope at this point that I can't seem to allow myself to be optimistic because nothing at all has worked, and i'm also afraid of how i'll feel if this turns out to be a bust like everything else, y'know?

odiej · 10-03-2008, 12:06 PM

ok Love take a deep breath..... You can do this everyone feels like this when you see all of the "stuff", it is very over whelming but also hopefully very worth it. The first few times you inject will be the hard ones after that you will giggle and think this was easy what was i so afraid of.

Call your doc/RE and see if a nurse can help you with the first couple of shots, and if possible take along your DH and then he can learn also. My hubby helped me with the shots when he was home.

You'll be fine don't worry. Baby dust to you.

NatureGirl · 10-03-2008, 05:08 PM

I totally understand what you mean. Just remember that you have to take this one step and one day at a time. It will all be worth it when you are holding your baby (or babies) in your arms. I have to remind myself of the same thing every minute of the day. It IS meant to be. You will be a wonderful mother. You will get through this.

sarahjean · 10-04-2008, 11:08 AM

Believe me, it's MUCH easier than it looks and not bad at all. You won't even think about it after you start giving yourself the injectables. You'll get used to it. Every time I gave myself a shot I just looked at it as another positive step towards holding a baby. The meds are SO overwhelming when you just get that big box, but your clinic will instruct you on the process and help set your mind at ease. There's also videos that show you how to do it. When we went through our first IVF I watched the videos about ten times before I did the first shots, and it helped put my my at ease. My clinic has videos on the internet, let me know if you want the link.
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Hang in there and think positive thoughts: this is ALL worth it for a baby!!

Aymen · 10-05-2008, 04:28 PM

I can only imagine what you're going through, but it must be so overwhelming.
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The first thing you should to do is call the helpline and ask them if they can explain things for you. I've heard some girls have sticky labels on EVERYTHING with instructions on when, what order and with what they need to take the meds with. If you still feel confused, call your Doctor and tell him/her you want to come in and get some help with it. He/she can instruct you with the what/when/wheres and get you on the right path. The sooner the better! It's such a tough, emotional process, but it will be worth it when you get your BFP. Positive thoughts only!!
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Good luck sweetheart!!
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Leafy · 10-05-2008, 05:02 PM

I know it's so overwhelming to get the HUGE box of meds, and to think about putting so many chemicals into your body, but I just wanted to post on here as someone with an IVF success. I wasn't sure I was ready to do IVF when my RE suggested we "step it up," but I also kind of felt like I had to try it at least once.

Like one of the pp said, there are videos on the internet that you can look up that show you step by step how to prepare the shots and give them. Also, my RE's office said that if there was any confusion, I could bring in the whole box and go through all of it with one of the nurses. Your RE's office will likely do the same thing.

As to what to expect with the meds, the subcutaneous shots are really no big deal pain-wise. I'm sure the first couple times it may be hard to inject yourself, but really you'll see they're easy. The intramuscular PIO shots do hurt, but I'd do them again in a second to reach the end result. As to side effects, I got one bad headache on the second day of stims, but otherwise found these meds much easier to tolerate than clomid. Also, as your egg retrieval approaches, and for a couple days after, the ovaries get pretty sore.

Try to stay positive. At my RE's office they said I'd have a 50% chance of getting pg, so I kind of looked at it as the glass being half full. And I had never gotten a BFP in my life before this. I was even happy just hearing the fertilization report the day after egg retrieval...I mean I was picturing my eggs and my dh's sperm as being like 2 of the same magnets that just repel each other. It was reassuring just to know that dh's sperm were capable of fertilizing my eggs.

Anyway, best wishes on your IVF cycle. I hope you get your BFP soon!