So as it stands I am poised to start BCPs once AF arrives and then move on to ivf next cycle, so end of March. Its not the greatest timing work-wise. But March/April is better than May/June. So if we don't do it March/April then we'd not do it until July. I am a teacher and so I do have the summer 'off' if you count being home f/t with a 3 y.o. a break (I don't) but at least I don't have to juggle a work schedule with 1hr round trips to the clinic. I could put DD in drop-in d/c so I can do the appointments alone.
Timewise, I'd like to get things started ivf-wise sooner than later since I will be 35 in October. But a couple of months shouldn't change things too much should it?
Would you wait or forge ahead?
6/09 right tube loss (fallopian torsion) 12/09 BFP #1 (DD born 9/10)
Personally, by the time I am ready to forge ahead with IVF, there will be very little that would sway my decision. If you are all lined up to start, I say go for it. It sounds like there will be issues and challenges no matter when you do it, so you might as well go for the March/April schedule.
Happily Mrs. C
start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
Hoping holistic approach works!!!
BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!
Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
Back on metformin Aug 2013
Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw,and red raspberry leaf
DS weaned in April 2014
Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.
Planning medicated cycle end of summer. FX I get KU before then!!!
So, I'll be 34 in oct w 2 1/2 year old now and PreK teacher. We were working w our nurse to time ER & ET for spring break. I totally get the madness! For me I'd forge ahead- I can't wait anymore. Think about July you- really put yourself in that situation- would you be kicking yourself for waiting or glad you waited for some stress to calm down after school year? If July you is cool- then waiting a couple months would possibly only change a birthday- but if you have stress about waiting and feel now is the time- then you'll only beat yourself up. I'm sorry if that doesn't help- but this is the conversation I had with myself about starting up here soon! As you can see from my siggy, I'm going! Good luck in whatever you choose- and stay strong, you'll make a good decision for you and your family
January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this! June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS.
November 2010- FAILED FET! BS! January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS! February 2011- lost twin. BS.
SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world! November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs) April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs. FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP BABY BOYVINCENT!
We can't wait to meet you! Conception: Potato Love!
I'm also pro-forging ahead, mostly bc once I make a decision I want it done yesterday Logistically if you can make your schedule work during the school year, I say go for it and enjoy your summer.
Two DDs 10/08 and 08/10, no primary IF
TTC #3 since 10/2011 - dx unexplained/weak ovulation
3 BFN clomid + TI cycles, 5 BFN clomid/gonal f IUIs, 1 mmc IUI
2/19/2014 IVF #1 Unexpected low E2 (oversuppressed) -> increased to max doses = 3 or 4 follicles, converting to IUI
BFFP Saw 1 beautiful heartbeat at 6w6d, follow up u/s at 9w showed mmc. Eff this.
NTNP 5/2014-9/2014, OPKs and TI 10/2014 - 1/2015.
RPL testing all normal, AFC, AMH, and FSH all normal.
I would go for it. You don't know if it will work the first cycle (though hopefully so). So, if you are cycling march/April and it doesn't work, then you'll have to do a prep month after that, then you'll cycle again may/June, prep, then cycle again July/August. So that gives you three shots at it working before the new school year.
You are only promised now, so I vote act now, don't wait.
Trying for #2 with IVF after damage done in a D&C left me with one functioning (but too scarred) ovary and tube to get pregnant safely without assistance. It's a really, really long story, but that is the gist of it. We have one daughter (whose c-section birth started this roller coaster) born in 2012 after a miscarriage in 2011.
Failed 1st attempt at IVF (Fresh ET day 3, 1 frozen embryo saved) in December 2013.
Failed 2nd attempt at IVF (Fresh ET day 5, 2 frozen embryos saved) in February 2014.
I'm also pro-forging ahead, mostly bc once I make a decision I want it done yesterday Logistically if you can make your schedule work during the school year, I say go for it and enjoy your summer.
I'm the same way! I say go for it. And I don't consider staying home with a toddle full time a break either! Good luck with whatever you choose.
You do not want to wait with IVF, your numbers and fertility can suddenly change as you get older. I hope and pray this works for you and this is all moot.
H: 34 dx Azoospermia due to CBAVD from CF
ME: 39 IS FINE!!! DOR and poor AMH/FSH/LH
IVF/ICSI/PESA #1 Beta 1 373 Beta 2 1783 BOY/GIRL TWINS!! Born April 2010!!
Natural FET 5/26/12 2 blasts Beta 1 207 Beta 2 513 Beta 3 1377 U/S 6/28 Pregnancy not viable d & c scheduled
IVF/ICSI/PESA #2 ER 11/15/12 Nothing to transfer
IVF/ICSI #3 April 2013 MDLF 3dt of 3 embryos, chemical
IVF #4/ICSI/MESA/CCS/FET EPP April 2015
ODWU CCRM with Dr. Sch COMPLETE!!!! Put on acai supplement they are studying for DOR and embryo quality.
DAY 3 Labs Drawn 2/26 put on vitamin D and calcium supplements
Regroup and Protocol Reveal 3/04 "Bazooka Protocol" EPP with MDLF "Protocol 6 with patches"
ER/MESA 4/10 ER 9 eggs retrieved MESA success found live swimmers
If it were me and I could make my schedule work I'd go for it. The waiting just gives me time for my mind to get crazier. But that's just me. Best of luck whatever you decide!
Me: 30 Dh: 33 Married: 10 yrs.
BFP #1: 1/04 MMC@15 wks D&C 4/22/04
DX w/PCOS 1/05, met RE 6/05, HSG 7/05
BFP#2 8/05 w/Clomid 100mg, trigger shot, IUI (Metformin, Progesterone, Heparin during PG) DD born 5/06
Re: Timing WWYD
June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS.
November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS! February 2011- lost twin. BS.
SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!
November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
BABY BOY VINCENT!
We can't wait to meet you!
Conception: Potato Love!
You are only promised now, so I vote act now, don't wait.
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