IVF and Work...

beachgal0114

I just started a new job a little less than three months ago.  By the time we start our cycle, I'll have been there about five months.  It seems like a very family-friendly and flexible org, but I'm still at a loss as to what I'm going to say when I start cycling and have to come in late/miss several days of work.  I have a flexible schedule, but it's going to be in the middle of our busiest time of the year.  Unfortunately I don't have a lot of choice--as our RE said, it's pretty much now or never.

So should I be vague and just say I have a medical issue?  Should I give my boss more detail than that?  My boss is somewhat of a no-nonsense kind of person and doesn't have kids so I don't know if she's going to be understanding about IVF or not.  I'd appreciate any advice here.

Edit: I forgot to add, SAIFW!

ams8099

You could let her know that you have a non life threatening condition that will require you to be late or miss a few days on short notice.

Dragonfly1226

I would say that you have a medical issue that you have to take care of. It's not life threatening but is time sensitive. Your RE should be able to give you a doctor's note that doesn't specifically say infertility etc. (My RE offered me a note on hospital letterhead.)

Good luck! 

PrincessJesci

"You could let her know that you have a non life threatening condition that will require you to be late or miss a few days on short notice. "

 

exactly this. Be ready to provide documentation from your RE if they need it.