How long did it take you to physically recover from failed ivf?

[Bambi42]

Hi girls,

I'm wondering how long it took your body to recover from failed IVF?

I have pain near my cervix (they thought that was irritation from Cyclogest pessaries) and sharp pain on my left side and I am toasty warm all the time. My hands and feet are clammy which is what concerned my OH as I'm always freezing. I woke up in the night and my tshirt was soaked with sweat and I am still so bloated that I can't get my jeans on. Also my hair is still falling out as a result of the Stimms drugs. (I'm not going bald, but geez its loads when I wash or brush my hair.)

I went back to the clinic this morning for some tests to rule out any complications and the scan of my ovaries/ womb was fine. Waiting for blood and swab results in a few days to see if I have an infection but the doctor said that some people are just more sensitive to the drugs than others.

I knew the emotional sise was going to be a nightmare but I wasn't expecting to physically feel so battered.

Obviously we're all different but if you've been through this how long did it to feel physically normal again?

Thanks xx

 

[SugaryIris]

I’m sorry you’re in this limbo hun, I hope it doesn’t last too long and you feel better soon xx

 

[Bambi42]

Thanks @SugaryIris I thought I’d got off lightly during it but now I’ve stopped the drugs it’s kickin’ my ass. Hope you’re good x

 

[Alexis2017]

As you know I had a early misscariage with my ivf transfer on 25th march and I'm still really really sad. I have 2 frozen embryos to use and waiting for my period to arrive to try and book in to start the process. We are going to transfer the 2 of the embryos this time.. Its the only thing that keeps me going most days. I ha e no idea when we will get booked in and worry every day I will miscarry againseeinf that blood was hurrendous .

I wish I could give you advice but I'm still trying to find my way through it. I can be here for you and say I fully understand how it feels. If you ever need to talk I am here ..... Always x

 

[Bambi42]

Thanks @AlexisLewis
Emotionally it’s very tough but I’m wondering about the physical side of it. We don’t have any Frosties but even if we did my body is too all over the place to even think about that. I still can’t get my jeans on and I’m up a bra size. I’m exhausted and sore. Do you still have physical symptoms from the drugs? Xx

 

[Jezby]

@Bambi42 I’m so sorry to hear your ivf failed ...sending you love x

My first failed cycles I bounced back straight away but the second I felt bloated and sore and heavy for a few weeks. Like you said it is so depended on the individual. I don’t know what advice I can pass on.. except just take your time and be patient. I think we forget just how much we’ve put our bodies through.

I don’t have any Frosties either .. mine didn’t even get to blastocyst stage that’s my struggle poor quality eggs. I’ve been seeing an acupuncturist Zita Westwood approved and she recommend a spoonful of flaxseed oil a day so that’s my new thing ! It’s gross but literally I’ll try anything now!!

Be kind to yourself x

 

[Bambi42]

@Jezby thank you hunny. I do accupuncture too and really believe it helps. I’ll look up the flaxseed oil . Hope you enjoyed your holiday xx

 

[Alexis2017]

Thanks @AlexisLewis
Emotionally it’s very tough but I’m wondering about the physical side of it. We don’t have any Frosties but even if we did my body is too all over the place to even think about that. I still can’t get my jeans on and I’m up a bra size. I’m exhausted and sore. Do you still have physical symptoms from the drugs? Xx

Yeah I've put on loads of weight and during ovulation this month I was mega bloated and sore . Still am as only ovulated yesterday.. I am 3 weeks ahead of you though so I do feel a bit better now. I had all the hormones for a good 2 weeks post my mc.

I have 2 frosties and going to start FET as soon as I can get in. My af due 25th approx but I wouldn't start down reg until 5 weeks from now at earliest. I reckon I won't get to start down reg till mid May though and that's given my body my mc bleed and 2 other periods of that's the case. They said to me my mc and 1 period would be enough for the hormones to be back to normal.

 

[Alexis2017]

@Bambi42 I’m so sorry to hear your ivf failed ...sending you love x

My first failed cycles I bounced back straight away but the second I felt bloated and sore and heavy for a few weeks. Like you said it is so depended on the individual. I don’t know what advice I can pass on.. except just take your time and be patient. I think we forget just how much we’ve put our bodies through.

I don’t have any Frosties either .. mine didn’t even get to blastocyst stage that’s my struggle poor quality eggs. I’ve been seeing an acupuncturist Zita Westwood approved and she recommend a spoonful of flaxseed oil a day so that’s my new thing ! It’s gross but literally I’ll try anything now!!

Be kind to yourself x

I'm going back to accupuncture end of this month to women I saw before who specialises in fertility. She helped my friend have 2 babies naturally.

What flaxseed oil ?I'd try anything too. I am doing a 6 week block of yoga starting Tuesday and she is going to give me stuff to help fertility too

 

[Jezby]

She recommended flaxseed oil as we need healthy oils to make healthy eggs! Fish oils have too much vit a which can thin the blood.

Cost me £20 for 2 big bottles from H&B - tastes HORRID!! like oil paints lol let’s hope that it works ...!

Xx

 

[Bambi42]

@Bambi42 I’m so sorry to hear your ivf failed ...sending you love x

My first failed cycles I bounced back straight away but the second I felt bloated and sore and heavy for a few weeks. Like you said it is so depended on the individual. I don’t know what advice I can pass on.. except just take your time and be patient. I think we forget just how much we’ve put our bodies through.

I don’t have any Frosties either .. mine didn’t even get to blastocyst stage that’s my struggle poor quality eggs. I’ve been seeing an acupuncturist Zita Westwood approved and she recommend a spoonful of flaxseed oil a day so that’s my new thing ! It’s gross but literally I’ll try anything now!!

Be kind to yourself x

Jezby was it a tablespoon or a teaspoon of flaxseed oil a day? I've just ordered some, thought I might put it in a yoghurt or on salad to hide the taste x

 

[Alexis2017]

She recommended flaxseed oil as we need healthy oils to make healthy eggs! Fish oils have too much vit a which can thin the blood.

Cost me £20 for 2 big bottles from H&B - tastes HORRID!! like oil paints lol let’s hope that it works ...!

Xx

So doesn't help of you are having FET as the embryos already been made?
I will try it if I need to do another cycle then

 

[miamia]

Agreed with Bambi42 w, I also did acupuncture, and I think it helped me much xx

 

[Alexis2017]

Agreed with Bambi42 w, I also did acupuncture, and I think it helped me much xx

I did accupuncture. Going back again in 2 weeks time for prep for my FET. I don't think it helps everyone but always worth a shot !

 

[Jezby]

Jezby was it a tablespoon or a teaspoon of flaxseed oil a day? I've just ordered some, thought I might put it in a yoghurt or on salad to hide the taste x

A big old dessert spoon full of the ugly stuff!! I’m 4 days in and I think my tastebuds are slowly succumbing to the taste - don’t ruin your yoghurt

 

[Jezby]

So doesn't help of you are having FET as the embryos already been made?
I will try it if I need to do another cycle then

Apparently it’s just good for you anyway - can lower blood cholesterol and thyroid. Good for skin and digestive systems too.

Good luck for your FET cycle xx

 

[Bambi42]

A big old dessert spoon full of the ugly stuff!! I’m 4 days in and I think my tastebuds are slowly succumbing to the taste - don’t ruin your yoghurt

Ha! ‘Don’t ruin your yoghurt’ xx

 

[Jezby]

Ha! ‘Don’t ruin your yoghurt’ xx

Only coz I ruined my bloody toast!!! It’s good to share good advice haha xx