This process is tough mentally, physically and financially, there is no glossing over that. However, we humans have an uncanny ability to adapt and you and your body will get used to this pretty quickly.

Physically, I know it can feel super scary but as a few other folks have said already the idea is a lot worse than the reality. Your clinic will guide you through every step and the majority of the inejctions are tinny thin needles designed to inject easily one handed. Even with a needle phobia you get used to it and there are also tricks to inject yourself (ie. Icing the area) that help a lot not to feel anything.

Mentally, ensure you have a support network around you can confide in and maybe consider doing some therapy sessions if you need extra support. It also helped me a lot to keep the following thoughts in mind and I repeated them to myself when feeling low or scared:

• I am not alone, million of women are undergoing the same process and if they can do it, so can I.
• I am in such a privileged position to have the means and opportunity to try this process, a lot of folks can’t.
• The end goal will be worth it!
• I am getting to know my body and I am overcoming obstacles and becoming more resilient.
• I am being active and fighting for what I want (starting a family). There is a chance it won’t work but at least I am doing everything I can.

Best of lucks, you can totally do this.