IVF and DH works away???

[ChristieJ]

I am new to this. Starting IVF this month. Very nervous! My husband also works away so all by myself dealing with this. The last month with did the assessment cycle and I was emotional through that so not looking forward to this! But also excited at the same time!

[Amy_jellybean]

Hi girls,

Thanks so much for your lovely replies, its so nice to know that im not the only one going through this.

ChristieJ - I see that you are also in WA, who are you going through if you dont mind me asking?

Aim x

[ChristieJ]

I am with PIVET in Perth.

[deni]

Amy_jellybean, just thought I'd write to let you know I went through the same thing when I was back home in Perth (now moved to Adelaide for DH's work). It is hard with your partner away but I found it really helpful to talk to my friends and family about the IVF stuff - I know some people prefer to keep it private, but I just felt I needed that extra support when hubbie wasn't home. I also used to stress a lot about the timing issue - ie would his schedule line up with cycle days, but in the end he was able to get time off at the right times so I hope that all works out for you too. Personally for me, I didn't have any noticable side effects from any of the medications (because my body response was so low anyway), but I still found the psychological/emotional aspect of it difficult so having an actual shoulder to lean on (as well as hubbie to talk on the phone if that's possible for you) will help.

I also went with Pivet and as you can see from my sig below our first IVF was a success - so I hope all of you get through this phase with your wits intact and a positive result !

[Wantaminime]

Hi Aim,

I too have a DH who is never home. He is 2 and 1. We actually figured out he is home for 1 out of every three to four ovulations.
It sucks especially seeing as his swimmers hate the cold and don't defrost well so we have to have ICSI.
To be honest I barely cope. He has enough worries at work without worrying about me as well. Part of the problem there is that if I tell him how terrible I am feeling he feels guilty for not being home for me so I tend to make him believe I am fine and everything is wonderful. I also find it is difficult to talk to family and friends about it as well because they really can't understand as most people I know are incredably fertile.
You eventually find a inner strength and just deal with it. I live by the saying what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

I am going thru Concept and find the staff their fantastic. It looks like I am not far from you as well. I am in Orelia

[ChristieJ]

I am an emotional mess and I only just started my injections today! My family doesn't really understand although they try and my poor husband has to put up with me crying on the phone. He won't be here for any of it which I am really struggling with as I really want him to be with me but he must work to pay for this! haha. It certainly makes us stronger.