2 week wait…

[JB124]

Hi lovelies, I’ve just had my FET today and looking to test on the 18th . I’ve also been signed off from work for 2 weeks which I didn’t know I would need this time round but my gynaecologist advised me that I can when the procedure was done.. so brilliant as work was getting a bit stressful once this cycle had started. Anyways, anyone else on the two week wait, how you finding it?

[Eggfreezer2015]

Great news! Sending positive vibes. May I ask what was written on your sick note as I am debating to also have my GP sign me off as work can be quite stressful. Thanks

[JB124 in reply to Eggfreezer2015]

Hi, my gynaecologist wrote “gynae procedure “ on the note. I didn’t know if I would need one he asked so I thought why not cause I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with work and the medication and it will help me relax and recover during the 2ww. In general if you are going through ivf /fertility treatment and feeling stressed/overwhelmed you should speak to your GP, they know how stressful this can be. My friend had been signed off before due to stress from ivf and she is a GP herself.

[Eggfreezer2015 in reply to JB124]

Thanks that’s really helpful. On my first transfer I took 5 days off as sick leave so didn’t need a sick note but I’m trying to figure out what to do this time round. Work is intense but equally I’m thinking will I wind myself up thinking if I’m not distracted during the 2ww.

[Vivoo]

I’m on my 2ww (5dp5dt). I currently work from home and trying to be positive. Hope things will work for us and we get the BFP!

[JB124 in reply to Vivoo]

aww I hope so. All the best of luck xx

[Effie1988]

Also had my FET today. They told me to test on the 20th but I’m sure I will test before. Wishing us both success!

[JB124 in reply to Effie1988]

aww hope all went well and best of luck xxxx

[ForABabyPanda]

this is great - I’m wondering how you were able to get signed off from work? I would like to do this as my boss is just not helpful and I can’t tell him what’s going on.

[JB124 in reply to ForABabyPanda]

Hi, I’m sorry to hear your boss is not helpful, is there anyone senior in your company you would feel comfortable to talk to about this, so they can provide you with some support? I wasn’t aware I will be provided a sick note, but today before the procedure my gynaecologist asked if I would want one as they do recommend few days of light rest after procedure but it’s up to me how I feel. So I did take the note. I hope you get the right support from work xx

[ForABabyPanda in reply to JB124]

thanks - yeah I can talk to someone more senior or in a different team but it always has to go through him if anything’s gonna change as he is the only one I deal with day to day. Unless he knows he will just be himself which is super intense! I think I will just ask my doctor for a sick note. Though I’ve only just realised I accrue fewer holiday of off sick over so many weeks! And I’m scared to use up my sick leave in case I need more endo surgery etc. I was super annoyed to hear the doctor on the FN call the other night say they really don’t want paid leave brought in cos work is a helpful distraction and people shouldn’t bed rest and if they can continue as normal then they can’t very well be signed off sick. But I think there needs to be a provision, for the emotional week being of those for whom work is a stress not a helpful distraction. And a distinct leave that is not sick leave.

[Systema23]

Good luck with the TWW, I have everything crossed for you. Saw a lot of people saying they are overwhelmed and stressed. I am currently signed off work with stress and anxiety, decided to tackle before my next round. It is a combination of work and IVF. Anyway, I have recently been doing fertility yoga with the Fertility Network on a Tuesday night on zoom and been doing some fertility meditation and affirmations via youtube. I am finding them beneficial in making me calmer. Just thought I would mention, in case anyone might want to try some free stress relievers