Sick notes from GPs - Hello to Traci

[NickyMolly]

Can I ask whether anyone has received a sick note from GP - and for how long. Does it include the 2WW..<br><br>(((And Hi to Traci - I was "Nick" last time. Back here again. I think you are having a rough time too? "Molly" is our terrier. Really good for relaxation, patiently observes me injecting Gonal F. Mmmmm!)) Egg collection next wed.<br><br>Nicky

[Lorraine]

Hi Nicky<br>I am on my 3rd and last IVF cycle - I went to see my GP a couple of months before my cycle started and we planned how I would approach the cycle - I instigated the consult not them - and I said I felt strongly that I didn't want to work throughout the cycle this time. Like most of us I have a very stressful, responsible job, I work 12 hour shifts + have lots of work I bring home - like EVERYBODY I found the juggle of work and the IVF cycle very difficult in the past. (Luckily I have a good boss - and rather than cover my erratic absences it was actually easier to organise cover for a couple months.)<br>Anyway my GP has been very supportive - and it has been of great help to have some time off (although I still do the "home work" and am currently doing a degree course at college) it has helped address the balance. <br>However I can not under estimate the downside of having so much time on your hands - or being on your own - it leaves a lot of time to think - definetly not always not a good thing!!!<br>But the bottom line is some GP's are very supportive and will give you a sick note - mine even asks what I want put on it!!!<br>I am sure if you need time off during the cycle - no GP would really refuse - even on the grounds of the stress alone.<br>Best wishes to you.<br>Lorraine<br>xxxxx<br>