Having trouble deciding. . . . . - Infertility Message Board

TessaL · 07-09-2003, 06:24 AM

Today is CD 1. I have been on bcp's the last cycle to get rid of the cysts so that we can proceed with IUI.

I'm trying to decide if I should skip this month too, and stay on the bcp's. I'm going to Chicago for work next Monday a.m., and won't be back until Thursday evening. That will be CD 6-9. We are also taking a Vegas trip this month, but that will be around CD 22.

WWYD?

tazink · 07-09-2003, 09:41 AM

Tessa - it is totally up to you (I know, not what you wanted to hear right

) Maybe you are questioning the break b/c your body is trying to tell you that you need one. I would go to the doc and have him/her check the cysts and see what they recommend. If they are gone, go for it, if not, take another break. Or if you just feel like this month is not the most convenient month to be overwhelmed with fertility treatments - IT IS OKAY! I use to force myself to do the treatments thinking - if I don't maybe this is the only month that I could get pg and I would miss it....NOT TRUE! we can't stop life for this and sometimes we have to put ourselves first.

Let us know what you decide.

Taz

adkins · 07-09-2003, 08:12 PM

I totally agree with Taz. This fertility thing is sooo time consuming and can be stressful with all of the monitoring involved. I have taken a month off (this month) because of my travel schedule and just because I mentally need a break. I had a failed IUI attempt last month and feel I need the break. Please don't feel like you are "giving up" a month by taking a break- I believe they are healthy.
Good Luck
Pam

Mindoo · 07-09-2003, 08:21 PM

Tessa,

Breaks can be good. I took one after my failed IUI in June. However, your travel schedule doesn't prohibit your from trying this month (unless you need someone to administer injectables.) If you have to be gone, you timing is great for another try. You probably need a day 2-3 u/s, day 11-12, and probably hcg shot between days 12-17. It looks like your schedule would accomodate that. Plus you'll be away during 2ww, that will make it go by fast. I think you're in a win-win choice. Either choice will be good.

Good luck with your choice and baby dust to you!
Mindy

JLJ · 07-09-2003, 11:35 PM

tessa - sounds like taking a break would be a good idea... you are going to be out of town alot which can be stressful, and it might be good to give your boyd and mind a break - baby dust! Jen