Ladies, I’ve deliberated over whether to ask you for your opinion. I’m really torn. We have a 10 day holiday booked (hubby has a big birthday coming up) and I’m really unsure whether we should go or not.
Last year was so tough, it was so hard to plan around treatment. By Nov I was so low, I needed something to look forward too. In my head I thought well next step will be donor so, we could squeeze in a holiday before starting down that route. So I just did it, i booked a holiday for hubby’s birthday to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.
Now we have a little embryo on board I don’t feel we should risk going. Consultant was very neutral & just wanted us to be aware of the risks (ectopic, miscarriage, bleeding) & asked if we had medical insurance (which we do). I spoke with my GP this morning for his advice and he said that he doesn’t see any medical reason not to go unless of course travelling would stress me out and then we should consider it carefully. I wasn’t expecting that!
Any advice on what do to would be really appreciated or experience of going away in the 2ww. We fly on the 8th and OTD is 11th.
Sorry it’s such a trivial question compared to the challenges some of you are facing but you lot have always been good at giving me the right steer. Xx
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Hi hun! I have no similar experience. So I'd like to leave a piece of advice as simple as it can be. Do whatever you want but do not stress out. Do not think too much about the risks, be careful and calm. That's what I got. I see that your GP told you so, so maybe you are worrying a little bit too much.
I hope you decide in favor of something that'll bring you joy.
I would go, you damn well deserve it! I think some time in the sun away from it can only be a good thing to keep you relaxed at the end of the 2ww. The only things to think about would be that I got advised not to swim after embryo transfer and not to lift anything heavy so hubby would need to lift the suitcases etc. Flying shouldnt cause any problems as there are heaps of ladies that go abroad for treatment and fly so you shouldnt worry about that. Having said all of that, its only my opinion and if you think you would regret going then of course dont listen to me. How does your hubby feel about it or does he not know?xx
If I were in your shoes I think I’d go. I know you absolutely want to give it your best shot but aren’t you also tired of putting your life on hold? Go on the holiday and have some fun. Hopefully you’ll get your bfp out there too and it will be the best holiday ever! 🤞🏻 That’s only my opinion and of course you don’t have to listen to me hehe xx
Hi I'm sorry I have no IVF knowledge but obviously I would want you to conceive would be the best way to celebrate while your away, (sorry) but if you dont will you be on your period on holiday? Personally I rather move it back a week if possible if not just go and enjoy yourself.
My treatment is in a different city and takes about 2 hrs on the flight and another 2 hrs drive to the airport. My doc has told me to travel immediately after transfer. But if you are leaving closer to test date and could be preggo by then, then it might be a different set of variables applicable to you. Better to listen to the gp
Heyyy hunnn. Just go for it. Will be good to take a break and just enjoy some good food and nice weather. Think about all the women having treatment abroad and travelling for hours after the transfer. If they do that shouldn't be a problem.
Also flight to Canary islands is not that far and im sure flight is not long 😊
Im pretty sure travelling will be less stressful then sitting and thinking about the test date. Just go and relax, treat yourself with some nice stuff and have some nice time with hubby. You both deserve that and you've been through a lot lately 😍😊🤗😍😊🤗xxxx
I don't have a medical opinion but I would say a holiday would be a great idea. It'll totally take your mind off the 2ww and you can also relax and enjoy yourself. Just don't do anything that would make you blame yourself if it wasn't successful.
Like it sounds silly but me and hubby booked a trip to Centre parcs after our first transfer and I cycled loads up hill, downhill, you name it. When we got a BFN I totally blamed myself. I mean I'm sure a lot of pregnant ladies cycle but I regretted being so active. So as I long as you don't physically strain yourself I'd say the chance to take your mind of it and enjoy yourself a bit could end up being really beneficial.
I would probably go. My consultant advised me that there is no evidence of any increased risk with flying in early pregnancy. That first stage of pregnancy is higher risk anyway but travelling shouldn’t make anything happen that wouldn’t happen anyway.
If you do decide to go, make sure you’ve discussed really clearly with the clinic about any medicines you might need if you get a positive. I was supposed to be going to America 2 days before OTD but ended up testing before I went instead. When I got BFP I had to get more pessaries and it was a bit of a rush to get them prescribed (even though I was very clear about my holiday the whole way through my treatment!) Xx
I was told the only risk of flying was if you were flying long haul and that was DVT (which could be minimised with usual things like walking around, compression socks etc) and that flying did not increase your risk of miscarriage or bleeding. I was told it was fine to fly.
I agree with the others, I think some winter sun is just what the doctor ordered - go and enjoy!! x
I flew from Barcelona after transfer, loads of people fly after treatment and whilst on 2ww. One lady had treatment in Europe and then flew back to New Zealand. Just be careful not to lift a finger! Ha ha. Go and enjoy your holiday. Flying is fine. Xx
I have traveled with our little pumpkin on board
I am already 10 weeks now, so good luck for you, I am sure you be fine.
Well, usually it doesn't affect at all. No one can really guarantee that it won't harm but then there's no apparent threat I suppose if one just choose to travel in 2ww or early pregnancy. Holiday is so much rejuvenating and could actually bring on the exact optimism one needs over the 2ww time. The key is, however, to not overstress over anything doesn't matter if you're home or away on vacation. I think the chance of pregnancy can still be screwed up even in one stays at home and isn't able to handle the stress or the round simply fails. If it were me I'd rather consider this point over all other and jump on the next flight off to somewhere relishing and relaxing. Of course along with all the precautions, I should take and my medications. There's absolutely no point cancelling out holiday plans unless it really poses some serious threat to the pregnancy and confirmed by the doc that there is some risk after all.
You ladies are amazing! I feel so much better! What would I do without you all! My husband will be delighted! You should have seen his little face when I said ‘do you think we should still go on holiday’. I think he needs it more than me to be honest! ☺️ Will check I’ve enough medication and I’ll avoid swimming! Thank you all so much Xx
Brilliant!!🙌 Yes forgot to say to make sure you have meds and you'll be able to paddle and dangle your feet in the water....sounds like bliss! Glad hubby is pleased too! Enjoy!!😘xx
We flew to Madeira during my 2ww and I got my positive there. It didn’t even occur to me not to go. Only problem was working out how much oily fish I was eating as you obviously eat as if you’re pregnant, and I couldn’t go in the pool due to pessaries. Everything was fine despite getting stuck in the airport sitting on the cold floor for most of the day on the return flight (and feeling really sick as that’s the day my morning sickness kicked in!)
Hi hunny I also fly on the 8th and OTD will be the 12th so very close to yours. I was wondering about this myself today so did some research and In all honesty I’m now not to worried about going. Don’t get me wrong there will always be a niggling thought but I’m kind of guessing I’m going to have niggling thoughts every day about one thing or another during the 2ww!! Also if you think about it lots of ladies fly home after treatment abroad and still get there BFP. I’m hoping the distraction will do me good and if I’m away I can’t test early 🤣 but only you can decide if it’s right for you. Sadly I’ll be the only sober one on the holiday so intend to make up for it in eating my body weight in ice cream and crepes 😘
I don't think travelling will really make much difference unless it really stresses you up physically or mentally. I think in fact a restful holiday will be a good thing to unwind all the struggles you've been through and rekindle the love. Much needed holiday I must say. I don't think your doc think there's a chance of messing things up either. I'd also agree and advice just as Elvia did... as long as you stay relaxed over it all and don't let the odds bog you down the vacation perhaps will be a good thing. Help you lighten up the mood and perhaps prevent you from pondering on the outcome. But at the end of the day you're the best person to decide on what you want to choose. As in if you would rather be careful and still enjoy the vacation or cancel it out just to make sure you don't take any risk no matter how reassuring it might seem.
Again a big thank you to everyone who responded. I now have a spring in my step since we made the decision to go, hadn’t realised how much it was all weighing me down. Love to each and everyone of you! Xx
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