Patience and Such

Many couples find that the intensity and waiting involved with IVF (screenings, testing, and procedures) is almost more than they can bear. Some couples have already waited months and even years to get pregnant. Then, they are immediately disappointed to find that the IVF process involves a time commitment.

As you focus on staying patient during this time, an important IVF success tip is to chill! Make plans to stay active with friends and family. Discover a hobby or a new activity that is relaxing and fun. Try to keep your mind off of any worries or potential setbacks during the IVF journey. And, most importantly, have hope that your doctors will do all they can to help you get pregnant and have a healthy baby.

I read this online today. It's so very true. I've had a tough 7 years going through crazy thoughts and emotions, but thankfully I've not had to experience painful procedures and issues such as PCOS or miscarriages. I'm also grateful for my three step kids that have kept me and my mind busy and active. I just must remain patient!

I've mentioned before that this IVF thing is not something that can be planned. Sure they can give me a calendar but it'll change from day to day. This in and of itself is frustrating but the hardest thing about my scheduling has been my job. I was told that there would be lots of doctor visits but I never imagined the challenge of fitting this crazy thing into my life. It's like a part time job! Luckily I have plenty of days saved up from my almost 2 years at PISD, but I am surely going through it fast. I'm only taking half days off so that helps. But I also am responsible for setting up a sub for my clinic. We've been through stupid STAAR testing and Kindergarten Round Up and will have testing next month as well. I gave my boss a heads up in the beginning but I think she get's a little frustrated with my being gone so much. It is what it is. And it will be worth it.

In choosing my doctor and the best IVF clinic, it ended up that I chose a clinic a little further into Houston. The drive is not one to envy. The appointments are only made between 8-11am everyday but I have to get an early one so that I can make it back to work in time. And guess what? Morning traffic is the bane of my existence. The first couple of trips I ended up with a stinkin' crick in my neck. Coincidence maybe, but I couldn't put up with that going on 3-4 times a week. So now I pop in some soft music or a General Conference talk and voila, I am at ease. We won't even talk about the fuel I burn coming and going.

I question whether or not I should have just waited until the summer. I had three months to wait and then I could have reserved my days off as well as not have to battle the finding a sub. Hind sight is 20/20. I was just super anxious to get started once my decision was made. Ah well, it's a go and we will make the most of it.