Underwent IVF cycle last June - was sucessful but sadly I miscarried. I am a teacher whose head teacher is VERY unsympathetic to any kind of illness/health problem. She was quite difficult about me having time off last May/June despite the fact that I gave them plently of warning so they could find a supply teacher (they didn't), postponed my cycle until after GCSEs and made sure plenty of work was set for my kids.
I intend to try IVF again in December/January and if that fails I will hope to try again in May/June. I'm sure my boss will be very difficult about me having time off. She considers IVF to be some kind of 'lifestyle choice' and as it is not an operation for something like a heart bypass she is seems to feel it is not necessary for me to have time off for it!
Are there any other teachers out there (or anybody) who have had similar difficulties? How did they deal with their awkward bosses?
Thanks to anyone who can advise me!
Yorkie