What They Don't Tell You Before Starting IVF

What they don't tell you before starting IVF are the things I wish I knew! These things are so important to know before starting IVF; it's crazy to me what they don't tell you before starting IVF! There are already so many things you have to figure out on your own, but these things they don't tell you would have made my life a little easier going through the IVF process. If you are about to begin your IVF journey or you're thinking about doing IVF, watch this video first to inform yourself on what they didn't tell me before starting IVF so that you can be better prepared!

What they don't tell you before starting IVF are the things I've been wanting to tell you guys for awhile in hopes that it will help some of you journey a little easier through your IVF process. My clinic did a pretty good job informing me of the practical things before starting IVF like how to give the injections and my IVF calendar, but what they don't tell you before starting IVF is what I needed to know the most!

I hope this video is helpful for those of you about to start your IVF journey. Remember we are warriors and got this! This is the time to really take care of yourself and put yourself number one!

IVF Journey videos:

My Second Round of IVF! First Week Of IVF Injections

My Egg Retrieval Week Vlog! Egg Retrieval Experience + Outcome

Explaining the embryo genetic testing

How To Have Less Pain During Injection | Progesterone In Oil

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Recently, I've been focused on IVF. I share my infertility journey in hopes of supporting other women. I also enjoy posting effective home workouts, nutrition facts, and healthy lifestyle tips that have helped me live a healthier life. I absolutely love connecting with you guys as we navigate life's challenges.

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My name is Brittany and welcome to my channel where I share everything I know about health, fitness, nutrition, and how I lead a balanced lifestyle while working as an Operating Room Nurse. In addition, I'm passionate about sharing my infertility story and current IVF journey. Balancing living healthy with going through IVF is not easy, so I want to share it all in hopes of supporting other women.

[jonabeldelgado]

Thank you for your videos! They were very specific and truly inspiring! 10 yrs TTC here too, also in the medical field as you. Now prepping to go through IVF after a failed IUI! More vids! 🥰

[andijane]

Thank you so much for this. I'm 38, transfer is in 30 days. We got 9 eggs in one retrieval and 2 are genetically viable. Lupron is rocking me hard right now. Hearing your experience helps. A lot.

[kristenneri]

we had our transfers 9 days apart. i'm so sorry you struggled with PIO so much. the auto injector really worked wonders for me (my husband did them), so would highly recommend that to anyone in the future. i don't think i could've gotten through as many as i did without that. can't wait until your FET update, hopefully soon! 💛

[uniceescalante]

I had my egg retrieval last month, Im schedule for transfer this month..Praying for a successful ivf journey..May God bless us our healthy little bundle of joy🥰🥰

[MizLK]

I'm doing my last IVF cycle right now, so none of this is news to me, but I'm so thankful to hear someone else saying what I've felt for so long. It can be a really lonely process and watching your video made me feel that I'm not alone, and that I'm not crazy for being in so much discomfort at times. So thank you for making it ❤

[fayegaritta]

Thank you for the information. Im starting with IVF journey now… i don’t know what to expect, you gave me a lot of information. Im really scared of the hormonal and medications I will be taking… Im so afraid…

[carlamartinez]

Thank you so much for your honesty and videos! ❤ Bless you and your family !

[melaniemagaoay]

I also have to take two vials of menopur and never knew you could mix both vials to leasen injections. Thank you! This will be my third time doing IVF and had my baseline today. Prayers and baby dust to all of us 🙏🏽

[erin]

Thank you so much for all this information Brittany! I’m 39 and getting ready to start my first IVF cycle. I’m returning to the infertility world after a 10 year hiatus. IVF was just too much for me to process back then, but like you said… I just don’t want to have any regrets. I’m very grateful for your willingness to share and I’m sending positive vibes your way. 🥰

[jermissiamack]

I’m 33 and this is my first IVF cycle I have PCOS so it’s kinda hard naturally. I did 2 IUI’s and both failed. So to not waste any more money we decided to do IVF. I haven’t started taking all the meds yet but really happy I came on the video so I know what to expect.

[alyssabarnes]

I’m about to start this process and I was happy to hear you talk about the mental toll I have questioned myself the same.

[amberdavis]

I’m thinking of starting this journey as well. I’m 36 and my husband and I are having trouble. Thanks for sharing your journey and being so candid. This has been very helpful to me!

[vonafrica]

Starting our journey soon. Very nervous, but praying 🙏 Thank you

[claudiapastorahdez]

I'm 37 and starting soon, thanks for your videos.

[allysonhignight]

Thank you so much for uploading these tips! I’m 33 about to start The IVF process.

[PawleyGirl]

Man, this scares me. I'm 46 and we were only able to get one egg. I hope it's normal and not a bad egg. We transferred it yesterday, so we'll see what happens. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[jameslea]

I’m on day 2 of drugs for the egg retrieval. Thanks for sharing your story and the encouragement. There is no metal preparing from the clinic! 🤗

[Vanessa-tcfr]

Hi Brittany!
Hope your FET gone well 🤞🍀🐣🌈
I agree with you, I'm a IVF warrior too 😊I'm sorry for your struggle with PIO injections😖
I've done my FET on July 20 in Italy and I used Pleyris, progesteron subcutaneous injections, not so bad!
Maybe you can ask your fertility doctor if they are the same. For me worked really well! 😊
Waiting for your good news🤗 thanks for sharing your story! 🙏

[intica]

I'm 39 and just started my IVF journey yesterday, thanks for this video.

[krystabell]

Agree... the mental health is harder to cope than physical health recovery...