Timing for IVF

Frenchteachermama

I have a question for the women who have gone through IVF before. There is a possibility that I might be starting a new job in September (part time position only teaching one day a week at the college level) while I go back to school part time for my doctorate. Right now our plan was to do one more round of IUI and then move to IVF. I'm just feeling defeated and getting so tired of failed IUI cycles. My clinic said there is a chance we could make an August IVF cycle work and skip my last IUI.

I don't want to rush things, but if it works out do you ladies think an August IVF cycle (mid August ER) would make more sense since I'm starting school/new job in September? Class would be one night a week and teaching would be one day a week in September so it's a pretty light schedule....I *think* I know what's involved in the IVF process but I'm not sure about how much time you need to take off for the egg retrieval and recovery.

I still have a lot to think about. I know we could always move things even later in the year but part of me wants to move to IVF with the PGS testing so we can have a more definitive answer if I'm at the end of my baby making road or not.

I appreciate your thoughts....

annibes

No experience here but I wish you luck in making this decision!

Lyndsey13

I'm going through my second IVF now. If your schedule is that light I would think you could work around it. Egg retrieval requires a couple of days rest and transfer also requires a little rest but nothing excessive. Otherwise, I would think you could make your monitoring appointments around your schedule.

If I was you, I would want to be done with it. I would just jump into it in August...but I'm always a little impulsive.

pettycrocker

I think August would be great, but from the sound of your schedule I think you should be able to cycle any time without a problem. 

The only day that you will have to be really "off" is retrieval day- the following day you should be fine to sit through class or teach if that's how your schedule lined up, you know? You might still be a little uncomfortable, but neither of these things are extremely physically demanding, so I think you will be fine. 

Frenchteachermama

Thanks @Lyndsey13 and @Mrs Castillo for your input.  I'm going to call the office when it opens tomorrow and see what the timing would look like for August.  We're supposed to go on a vacation the first week of August but that would always be moved.  I think it will be less stressful if I'm not worrying about my work/class schedule in September.

efhoping2010

Here is my take, start the ivf cycle sooner than later.  If you wait you will sit and fret and regret.  If you have time that is less busy and less stressed, than I think that is ideal.  Best of luck with whatever you choose.   

lawmom747

I say go for it sooner rather than later.  Good luck!

yarnymommy

I agree with the sooner than later approach.  The stress otherwise may have a negative effect.