Injectibles question

Geeps2

I had posted last week with an into and about when to see the RE.  I thank those that responded   My mind is always planning 5 steps ahead of where I need to be and in case we don't get pregnant within the next 2 cycles (which I fear we won't) we decided we would probably re-visit the RE we saw after we had the miscarriage.  I remember the RE talking to us the last time about going right to injectibles due to my age and other factors.  My question is how much monitoring is involved?  I ask because part of the equation of will we or won't we go back to the RE is timing. I am just trying to figure out logistics of child care because I have an 11 month old and we lucked out that the in-laws on both sides watch her while we are at work.  The RE is about 20 minutes from my house and they run on a 1st come 1st served basis when it comes to bloodwork.  I always went super early so there was little waiting.  But now with a little one it makes things more complicated. 

Also, I'm not thrilled with the idea of my mother in law knowing what is going on cause she has an opinion on EVERYTHING that seems to be none of her business.  She and my FIL watch the baby for us 2 days a week so I would have to come up with some crazy excuse why I need her at my house at the crack of dawn.  UGH!!!!

Lots to think about! 

Thanks in advance for any input I appreciate it!

jeannaqueena

I think you will have a baseline u/s and bloodwork (cycle day 3 while on your period).  My REs office i am usually in and out in 30 minutes. Then depending upon how you respond to the injections you will go back cycle day 7ish and then every couple of days till ovulation.  After ovulation you won't have to go back till they do a beta (my RE didn't require a beta on injectable cycles, but some do).  I would think you are looking at 4-6 appointments and some might hit on the weekend.  

Could you just say you need to get to work early on some days in the next couple of months?   

TripMomma

The appts. are very short, but on my injectable cycles I usually go in 4-5 times for ultrasounds and the IUI....and they are all within about a 10-12 day window.

bklyninri

I agree that the appts are really short.  Just a quick monitor and sent me on my way.  My office is very busy and I am usually seen and out the door within 20 mins. 

I probably went in about every 2-3 days for monitoring and then the IUI's.  Same as tripmomma I would say about 4-5 times for U/s in a 12 day window then the IUI's. 

flows912

I'm in every other day and then when I'm getting close to triggering, I go in every day.

Geeps2

Thanks everyone!  I appreciate your responses.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!