IVF with a toddler...anyone with experience?

kmslwsmrs

I'm just wondering what to expect in terms of energy level/pain during the stims and the ER/ET.  She's VERY active, 3 1/2, and I just want to prepare myself with the proper supplies (movies, games, etc) to amuse her during this time!

lnle

there are probably a few over here, but you might get more responses over on SAIF.

I think schoolsoutbride (on this board) has a toddler and is in the midst of a cycle. 

rsrn02

theres also the secondary IF board as well

LCB34

lnle:

I think schoolsoutbride (on this board) has a toddler and is in the midst of a cycle. 

I was going to point you to schoolsoutbride too b/c she is currently in the 2WW of her IVF cycle.  Best of luck!

kmslwsmrs

Thanks for the info about the secondary board...I post there too but there's more people doing IVF here than there   Thanks everyone!

schoolsoutbride

I've been blogging about it. My DS just turned 3 in July. The biggest deal was not being able to pick him up. It was hard on both of us.  I was pretty sore during stimming, so I was glad to have a lot of help.

 

I couldn't have taken care of him by myself the day or ER or the next day, and there was the bedrest after ET.

orthomom

My DD is 4 and I didn't really have trouble during stimming.  the day of the ER I was tired all day and DH watched her.  The day of ET same thing.  I have had a lot of cramping and fatigue since the ET 2/12 weeks ago.  I work a job where I stand mostly all day and lift heavy things so I am tired and crampy when I get home. DH has helped a lot.  I don't know if the cramping has been due to the BFP or the process of IVF.  I have really tried to take it easy at home since I can't at work.  The cramping isn't bad but I want to take it easy since I have had two m/cs.