Wow, today is 30 days away from the start of my 4th and hopefully last, IVF cycle. In one month I will be back into what I now consider a normal routine, vaginal ultrasounds, blood draws, daily subcutaneous injections, daily intramuscular injections, lots of driving, and lots of hoping! As of right now I’m not spending too much time thinking about this cycle. I’m still taking my daily progestin, but the house is my focus right now and I definitely think that having such a big distraction is helping keep my head where it needs to be right now.
I still have those thoughts that creep into your mind in the middle of the night that scare you into thinking it may never happen, but I try to calmly remind myself of how different this doctor and this cycle is already and it brings me some relief. A friend of mine is pregnant for the second time via IVF with my new doctor so that really makes me feel hopeful. I try hard not to let myself talk myself into failure before the cycle even starts. Negative thoughts like that are so toxic to your well-being and your peace of mind. What I remind myself is that this is a brand new cycle, a brand new doctor, and a brand new protocol. Although I can consider myself an expert in some parts of it, there are some parts I am not familiar with.
I am trying very hard not to base this cycle on my past cycles. It reminds me of the quote “it’s not the future that you’re afraid of, it’s repeating the past that makes you anxious”, and of course this is probably pretty spot on for anyone who has had a failed cycle and is in the midst of trying again. You think of all the things that went wrong, all the symptoms you did or didn’t have, all the pain that it caused, the heartache it caused, and it really can put a damper on how you feel about future cycles. But this is the kind of thinking that needs to be changed, as hard as that is. This is where the positive outlook and attitude are vital.
I still can’t believe how quickly this cycle has come. It has been a long time since we’ve really done much treatment-wise. My last IVF was way back in November, after that one failed we decided to take a break, reevaluate the situation, get a second opinion, and now here we are almost 9 months have passed since we have done a cycle & I am definitely ready to grab the bull by the horns and take charge of this cycle. I WILL stay positive, I WILL stay optimistic, and I WILL be successful.
Sending all positive thoughts your way girl! You are strong and determined. It will happen for you!
ReplyDeleteExcited for you friend!!!!! I know you have been waiting a long time for this! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think it is almost impossible not to compare your past cycles, we are all guilty of it at one point or another, but yes they are all different.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to follow along with you!
This makes my heart so happy for you! I truly believe this is the one for you! Prayers and happy thoughts always! :) xxx
ReplyDeletePrayers for you. Glad the house is being a great distraction for you. If you need more of a distraction, Ill take some help with my house ;-)
ReplyDelete30 days will pass in no time!! It's so hard not to compare to what happened before. But things are different already, I am so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteAlways thinking of you & sending prayers up for you two my friend XO
ReplyDeletethinking of you and crossing all my fingers and toes girl. new doctor, new cycle, new everything. you will be successful and i cannot wait to hear about it.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!!! Will keep praying!!
ReplyDeleteSOOOO many positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so so close! Such an exciting time. I will be thinking about you lots!
ReplyDelete30 days!! I will be thinking of you! I really feel like this new doctor and new procedures may be just the ticket you were looking for!
ReplyDeletePraying so much for u girly!! I believe this doctor is the one who will open that new chapter for u and ur hubby. I'm glad u ha e such a great distraction in ur life to keep u occupied. We all compared past cycles even though they're all different. Heck by my 4th FET I had convinced myself it didn't work because I didn't feel the usual implantation pain. Stay positive even if all seems the same or different!!
ReplyDeletePraying for a great result!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful attitude. Praying God blesses this cycle!!
ReplyDeleteLove your outlook! And the quote on being anxious about repeating the past. So there. I hope this next IVF goes smoothly and is successful!
ReplyDeletePraying already!!! Stay positive!!!
ReplyDeleteTime has flown by! I pray this cycle with the new doctor is exactly what you need for success!
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ReplyDeleteI am crossing my fingers for you love! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of good energy girl!! xx
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