1 Year into IVF and just found you!

by **Sarah30** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 6:32 pm

Hello, I'm Sarah I'm 33 (Hubby 38) and it's been 3 years since we started trying to conceive. I had 1 years of tests including 2 ops and have been going the IVF route for the past year. Had 1 failed attempt - more tests and a further operation. First IVF cycle yielded 16 fertlized embryos. 2 used in first transfer - 13 frozen (a couple didn't divide). This monday, I'm having my first FET and am feeling quite chilled at the moment. The thing that's worrying me more is telling my boss I need more time off work! How long do people normally take off after this? The doc said a couple of days but the nurse said 3 to 4 or maybe best to take the whole week. Anyway, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. Does anyone have any tips or advise for post FET care for yourself or any other useful information they could tell me? Thanks in advance for any help/comments. Sarah

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by **fiona_lk** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 8:40 am

Hi Sarah, Welcome to the site. I've never managed to get any frozen embryos, so never been through FET, but the best advice I can give is to always put yourself first. There is enough to worry about in just going through the 2ww of IVF/FET. How much time you have off really depends on how you feel and what job you do. I sit at a desk all day so I've been back to work 3 days after ET but others have jobs which include lots of standing or lifting and so have the whole 2ww off. Where are you having treatment? Good Luck Fiona x

by **beck** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 8:56 am

welcome sarah, fiona answered it in one...........im on my first ivf and im taking 2weeks off,but its down to your body and your mind.only do what you think is best. hope you have a positive and good luck. keep posting beck x