Saturday, October 24, 2009
Infertility a great new gift for the holidays
It seems I may be going home to take care of some business in December and I will have to be gone for like a month. (expense) So IVF gets put on hold.
I have not yet done any of the intended immune testing (expense), but I think I should try to get the tests done before I leave so this way they will be done, we will know what we have to address if anything and if I have any questions and if I wanted to talk to someone in the US (expense) about it I will have my results.
We were planning to start IVF this month, AF is here (yesterday) and we did not do anything. If I start injections next month, November, retrieval would fall like early December when I am planning to travel.
So, if i come back mid January, then that puts us into February's period, with retrieval being like in March, when my Mother is coming. I'd actually like to be happy and not the crying little bitch I turn into when I am doing a cycle.
I guess we could start in January (expense), but I will have just got home 2nd week or so in January, could be a little hectic? But I think that is the best scenario, maybe.
Oh the fun this infertility brings us, scheduling to try to get pregnant, and not even scheduling the "fun stuff" like before. Today the reality is scheduling injections (expense) and drugs (expense) and depression (not a monetary expense, but an expense) and hormones (expense), don't you just love it. I do.
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Oy Lady, I too love scheduling a lot, NOT.
ReplyDeleteHave been doing the missed-rinse-repeat thing....that's why I took a clean breather these two months...so much for sanity.
Hoping for a breakthrough.
That sounds incredible frustrating. Sending you "everything will be alright" thoughts and hoping that you can get an IVF scheduled at a good (and not too far away) time.
ReplyDeleteUgh, yes, IVF is such a freakin' pain to schedule...ok, just a pain all around...sounds like Jan. is good timing though, and a fresh start in the new year sounds good!
ReplyDeleteAlso, love that photo! How cool!
Aw, dude. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry. This is so frustrating in every way, I don't even know what to say. *HUGS* and wishes for everything "baby" in the new year.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, what fun it all was. Here's hoping it all goes to plan, whenever you manage to do it!
ReplyDeleteI wish you the very very best!!!!! It's so hard, this journey. Maybe one day we can have s ex again for pleasure and love and lots of wee ones around us. i wish that for YOU my dear. ICLW Shell
ReplyDeleteYour blog gives me hope. And inspiration. It suuuuuucks that infertility can rule the schedule of our lives--so much time has passed that I've either been cycling, waiting to cycle, missing a cycle, thinking about a cycle...yadda yadda. Here's hoping it all comes together for you...and soon!
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Hi there! I just wanted to stop in and say thanks for making an appearance at my blog. I read some of your posts. You are on quite the journey and I wish you all the best.
ReplyDeletegot to love the scheduling, it is the worst thing in the world. so sorry that you are having to deal with this.
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That's frustrating, trying to fit cycles around life and expenses is so hard! I'm so over it :-) I hope that January works out well for you and that you are able to have some relaxing time off before then and focus on the 'funstuff' :-) ! Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you have to deal with that. It's hard trying to schedule.
ReplyDeleteICLW
And it's the gift that keeps giving and giving. The timing of that absolutely sucks.
ReplyDeleteUg. Makes you hate people who can just "decide" to get pregnant when they want even more. Sorry about the shitty scheduling.
ReplyDeleteUgh. I'm sorry you have to put off the IVF so long. I would be so frustrated. With my husband, he wanted to "wait and see". For what? I don't know! A bloody miracle, I guess. I had to bide my time until he was ready. At least you've got your hubby on your side! (that's a bit of a bright side, I suppose) I can't wait til next year, I've got my fingers crossed that 2010 is YOUR year. It's GOT to be!!
ReplyDeletehugs!
Hmmm....another victim of IVF lore.....'dems are the rules, I'm 'fraid....make the perfect IVF schedule and what happens??? The world!!! If only there was a way to 'pretend' not to want to do a cycle, and then go out walking one day and just drop into the nearest fertility clinic....wonder what the universe would make of that then, eh? The reality it is all delays, unforeseen circumstances, and life...arghhhh. 2010 WILL be your year!!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so frustrating!
ReplyDeleteI remember being where you are, and it sucks. I really hope it all works out for you. Also, I love your profile pic in front of the pyramid. So cool! :-D
ReplyDeleteDude, I have no witty advice. I had a full blow meltdown when they told me they had to postpone me 3 weeks. I had my life scheduled around that schedule FFS! Then they took it back. Seriously. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI hope things settle out and the timing turns out to be what's best for you.
Thinking of you quietly.
Ugh! Trying to schedule just plain medicated cycles was a headache, so I can only imagine what scheduling for IVF cycles is like! Sending good thoughts your way that things will smooth themselves out!
ReplyDelete~ICLW~
I put you up for an Honest Scrap Award--for more info, swing by my blog at http://writebaby.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-very-first-blog-award.html. Thanks for the great posts & comments!
ReplyDeleteMan, that is scheduling nightmare, I'm sorry. I hope that somehow things work out. I'm only beginning the IF journey, and I'm scared of the scheduling madness to come.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love your blog design, very cool.
~Al (ICLW)
You mean you want to have an actual life with IF treatments? (said with sarcasm and love...lots of love). Sorry sweetie.
ReplyDeleteThat is too much suckitude for one person. I am sorry. So frustrating.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback on the ALI bloggy meet up. Cairo, huh? I am sure we can find a way to make sure you are included and get some face time with other bloggers, even if it is just Skype. Although, hopping a plane to Cairo doesn't sound like a bad idea;)
Scheduling is the worst! There never seems to be an ideal time.
ReplyDeleteAll the best with your decision.
Wouldn't it be great if they had those premade gift cards for infertility? Here's 10,000 to your favorite RE.
ReplyDeleteI wish things could be easier for you. I also wish they could be less expensive.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I don't think your loved ones will be bothered by you being a crying little bitch, I'm sure they are used to it.
Just kidding!
If you come any where near Vermont when you visit be sure to email me.
I'm so sorry. I know you must be disappointed. I think it is a great idea to get your testing done so you can bring your results back here. What a great idea! Perhaps getting a second opinion with a doctor here that you've heard good things about may be just what you need. I'm so sorry for the frustrations. I'm glad you will get home and will get to see your mom soon too.
ReplyDeleteIt's so frustrating to put your plans on hold but January will be here so quick and you'll be back in the saddle.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the testing done soon. GL
ICLW
So sorry for all of your frustrations. It always seems like life gets in the way of life, doesn't it? I'll send positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteAlso: Wow, I LOVE your blog design! I'm so glad that Mel's blog led me here today. And I'm all for Parenthood for Me's suggestion that they should make RE gift cards.