So, October vs. November?

Serendipitie

The study doesn't allow for suppression before the IVF cycle, so my IVF cycle will be dictated by my natural cycle. My next two are should start around the 2nd week of October (10/13 ish) and 2nd week of November (11/10 ish).

October: Pros - start earlier and will find out if I'm KTFU long before the holidays, and my crazy holiday work schedule, and be able to adjust accordingly. Cons - if I am truly going to be restricted from exercise, I want to do my October race because it will be my last chance to run, maybe for my entire pregnancy.

November: Pros - I get to run my October race, and there is a fairly good chance that my 3-5 days of bedrest might fall around the Thanksgiving holiday, so I would have to take less time off work, and also possibly avoid IL holiday time. Cons - Beta probably won't be drawn until I two weeks after my 80 hour a week December schedule starts.

Right now, I'm leaning towards November, but I thought I would ask you guys.

murphyec

I agree with janine.  I would go earlier, rather than later. 

Mrs White

I say Oct.. otherwise you will be KU all summer in the ungodly heat.  Then again, I live in FL where July/Aug have temps in the 90s with 100% humidity

Jenny829

I have to agree with the others, I would want to start as soon as possible.  But you have to do what ever feels best for you.  That is all that matters.

Stacy092306

I think you should pick whichever month your gut/brain/heart is telling you is best.  If you really want to run the race, I think you should do it.  Waiting a month is not very long in the grand scheme of things.  It just depends on if you can deal with the 80 hour work week during the 2ww.

mb~zf

I'm an impatient bastard so Oct would be it for me.

 However, if you really feel in your heart you need to run that race then do it. Once more month won't kill you right? 

 

QCinOct

ditto everyone. I'm impatient and want things to happen yesterday. But, knowing that you can't run in the first tri, do what feels best to put your heart/head in the best place before pg. And being busy during the 2ww probably isn't the worst thing (ie, keep your mind occupied)

staycee

would Oct. (and possible bedrest) conflict with a certain trip to the zoo?

murphyec

staycee:

would Oct. (and possible bedrest) conflict with a certain trip to the zoo?

OMG I didn't even think about that.  We cannot be having you miss that trip!

Serendipitie

murphyec:

staycee:

would Oct. (and possible bedrest) conflict with a certain trip to the zoo?

OMG I didn't even think about that.  We cannot be having you miss that trip!

There is a very good chance that an October IVF would conflict with a particular Zoo 606

November it is! lolz

Nikki1007

My initial thought was october, but you can't be missing 606 time so definitely November!

staycee

Serendipitie:

murphyec:

staycee:

would Oct. (and possible bedrest) conflict with a certain trip to the zoo?

OMG I didn't even think about that.  We cannot be having you miss that trip!

There is a very good chance that an October IVF would conflict with a particular Zoo 606

November it is! lolz

Ah girl, I was just playing.   Seriously  although I find 606 time (especially with east coasters we never get the chance to see) highly important... If you choose an Oct. IVF cycle, then that is just as important.   You do whichever you need to for YOU!

Serendipitie

Staycee, I know you guys would never think less of me for skipping a 606 for an IVF. BUT considering all the other stuff going on, including trying to schedule a pap smear sometime in October when my insurance will pay for it (I guess they now require them to be at least 1 year and 1 day apart??? Gah!) which is also required before I can start the study IVF, I really think November is the month.

HazelEyes730

Like others have said I would go with the earlier one, but I'm also impatient like that. If Nov. fits better for you and you feel the best about doing it then, go with your gut.

susanc07

mb~zf:

I'm an impatient bastard so Oct would be it for me.

 However, if you really feel in your heart you need to run that race then do it. Once more month won't kill you right? 

 

this, exactly.  i  bacon.  and you, dip.

MarcyIam

susanc07:

mb~zf:

I'm an impatient bastard so Oct would be it for me.

 However, if you really feel in your heart you need to run that race then do it. Once more month won't kill you right? 

this, exactly.  i  bacon.  and you, dip.

Mmm...  Bacon Dip.  Sounds like a delicious 606 to me.  ;-)

And yeah, I'd want to get started and do October, but can def. see how November would work.  It's just one more month, right?!  Good luck!

 

yogisunam

Ditto pp. I'm impatient so I'd go with Oct.

Serendipitie

November it is! I called the study nurse to make sure there would be no Thanksgiving closures (there aren't), and found out Dr. Werlin is at a conference in October, so no IVF cycles that month anyway.

Daisy07gray

Congrats on a decision, I hope it goes awesome~