IVF tips

I started this post a while back, and I'm finally getting around to sharing it. I started this blog to share our IVF experience and inspire others so I thought I'd share some of the things I learned through 2 rounds of IVF. 

• Let your husband give you your shots. It'll bring out a compassionate side of him that you haven't seen before.
• Stim shots don't hurt at all.
• If you're prescribed menopur injections. Ice your stomach before the shot. The menopur burns a little when the medicine goes in, so it helps to relieve the burning.
• Don't plan to do anything the day after you start your stim shots. I had the worst throbbing headache the whole next day from the extreme hormonal change.
• Stims can cause headaches on and off. Any time I felt a headache coming on, I would down a ton of water and my headache would go away. 
• Speaking of water, keep yourself super hydrated throughout your cycle.
• Google will become your best friend. You will Google every single side effect you get. 
• Your stomach will get bloated. Make fun of it! The point of doing IVF is to get pregnant after all, so who cares if you gain a little in the belly!
• There is absolutely nothing scary or painful about the IVF process.
• Invest in a heating bad. It's great for the cramps you may get and it also helps to sit on it after taking a Progesterone injection because it thins the medicine. 
• If it doesn't work the 1st time, DON'T give up!
• Open up to your close family and friends about your IVF/fertility journey. It helps to have a good support system during it all.  

If you're going through IVF and you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at goodwillista@gmail.com. I'd love to help!