Reason to fear IVF? | The J-Pouch Group

Hi all, I will begin IVF treatment, or that is, I will begin taking the hormones soon. I am just a little bit concerned about the whole ordeal. I have had 8 surgeries, last one in jan. 2012. What I am thinking about is:

* how the hormones will affect my pouch?
* what if something goes wrong when they take out the eggs (small chance of ending up in surgery again)?
* how will my pouch function during pregnancy?

I have had quite a few problems with my pouch swelling up and have had quite a few dialations.

Please, share your experiences with me. Thank you guys!

Rikke

3/4/1511:25 AM

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jodiloveslifeMember

Hello!! How exciting you are starting IVF. Thanks to IVF, I have a beautiful 9 month old baby girl. I was freaking out a little in the beginning when I had to give myself shots in the stomach. Once I did the first one, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. You going through 8 surgeries, the shots will feel like nothing (I hate needles so much)! The hormones for me didn't mess with my pouch. The whole procedure was very smooth and I actually felt sooooo great being pregnant. I actually felt better being pregnant. My pouch was fine throughout the pregnancy and my bowels actually slowed down a bit, which was nice! I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted. If you have any other questions let me know. How crazy your screen name is LoveLife and I am Jodiloveslife-lol

Thank you Jodi

I take it as a good sign, that our usernames are alike and that you had a good IVF and pregnancy experience

3/9/154:44 PM

Update: IVF went fine. No pbs at all. No sideeffect of hormones and now I am pregnant.

5/27/1511:59 PM

jodiloveslifeMember

Sooooo happy for you!!!Congrats!!!!!

5/28/1511:48 PM

Thank you ☺

Hey,

Just responded to your post on my previous one. I haven't been on since.

CONGRATS! How are you feeling?

6/8/152:05 PM

Kirstenj, I am feeling good. No pbs with my pouch so far, so I keep my fingers crossed ☺
Thank you for your response

6/9/154:08 AM

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