Dose of reality

I know I'm preaching to the choir when I say this whole process is so overwhelming.

With that said... I try to remain positive and focused, but at the same time I find myself still not quite accepting this is what is going on. Until I got home from work last night and found a rather large packet in the mail from the RE. There is so much stuff to fill out and send back to them, and and overflow of information regarding the practice, the procedures used, the meds, etc... It was like the slap in the face I needed to wake me up and make me realize getting pregnant will not be a natural occurance for me. When DH got home from his biz trip last night and saw all the forms and medical history they were asking for, his eyes nearly bugged out of his head.

I know there are so many downer posts here the past couple of days, sorry to add another.

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Those packets aways $uck. Remember to copy everything just in case they lose or don't receive the info back in the mail. This way you don't have to fill it out all over again. Good luck and I hope this is the last packet you have to fill out on your ttc journey

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I remember coming home and seeing such a huge box filled with all my 1st IVF meds to take. It scared the crap out of me.

You just have to hang in there and stay positive. I've had so many ups and downs. I don't even know where to start. Out of nowhere I became pg right after surgery to remove an ectopic pregnacy that was a result from my 1st IVF attempt. I've tried so many things prior to my first IVF attempt (2 years worth) so when this happened I was a total mess. I was told to go home and wait 2 months before trying again. I conceived 1 month after surgery naturally !!! It's like you never know when but it will happen.

Wishing you all the best!

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I hear you on the packet and the first appt. was all sorts of information swirling around me at the RE made plans for me. Now it is all so clear, but at the time it was information overload. Thankfully he gave out some step by step instructions that helped me. I also wrote down in a journal what was happening at or the result of each test/appt. so I could keep it all straight.

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I can sympathize.

But to feel my belly and feel the baby growing inside of me, I don't care how he got inside of me, just that he's there, so don't worry about how you get get your miracle, just that you get it.

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Every step of the process has an element of grief. Once you need assistance it stinks. Its a constant reminder that we can't do it on our own. It may not get easy for you, but with every bit of information, you are that much closer

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Take it one page at a time.

I know it's overwhelming, but just keep in mind that this is helping you reach your end goal.

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Just remember knowledge is power - the more you know, the more you can do about it.
It's hard sometimes but you just have to keep your chin up and stay strong.

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I just want to say how wonderful you ladies are! I'm a nervous wreck this morning, I have my HSG and I'm so sick to my stomach over it. I know everyone says it's really nothing, and it's over quick... I'm a big baby. But the worst part of the fear, is I'm so terrified by what the outcome will be. I'm trying to think positive and DH is my rock today.

Again, thank you!

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Good luck at the HSG Mine wasn't bad at all, now worse then a pap and it was cool to watch the dye spill out!

I completely understand how you feel. This is supposed to be an easy and natural thing so to have to wrap your head around the diagnostic tests and treatment, it's really overwhelming. We haven't met with an RE yet, but that is the next step for us. I'm nervous about the time I will have to take off from work and feeling like a "statistic". I'm nervous about the cost since my insurace won't cover IF. So just know you are NOT alone in this, it completely S*CKS!!!

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Good luck with the HSG I hope it goes well

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Posted by MrsRbk

I just want to say how wonderful you ladies are! I'm a nervous wreck this morning, I have my HSG and I'm so sick to my stomach over it. I know everyone says it's really nothing, and it's over quick... I'm a big baby. But the worst part of the fear, is I'm so terrified by what the outcome will be. I'm trying to think positive and DH is my rock today.

Again, thank you!

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Here are some hugs. I know everything will fall into place for you!!!

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Posted by MrsRbk

I just want to say how wonderful you ladies are! I'm a nervous wreck this morning, I have my HSG and I'm so sick to my stomach over it. I know everyone says it's really nothing, and it's over quick... I'm a big baby. But the worst part of the fear, is I'm so terrified by what the outcome will be. I'm trying to think positive and DH is my rock today.

Again, thank you!

I got my bfp the second month after my hsg, after TTC for 15 months. I truly believe the hsg is what helped me. Please try to thinkj positive! You are on the right path.