So we had planned for September, but the scheduling just didn’t work out between the donor, myself and my husband’s work schedule. So we have settled on end of October, early November and we were all happy with that. Then…my cycle decided to give us grief.
My last period was 07 August. I went on BCPs at that time and then they pulled me off them when our September cycle was not likely to happen because of our schedules. And….no period. Still no period! I went back to my FS 2 weeks ago and he put me on Primolut for 7 days and told me to start the Lucrin shots – which means I will be on Lucrin for at least 30 days – which is causing much more damage to my bank account than my body at the moment, this stuff is expensive! So I am 7 days post Primolut and from what I read my period should come within 5-8 days, although the Lucrin will most likely contribute to postponing my period a bit more. As long as I have a period by 15 October than our schedule should still be on track.
All that being said…..not having a period sucks! It is like having permanent PMS. I have been bloated and miserable for a full two months now. My poor DH…he is just about ready to drive to the nearest hotel and check himself in for the remainder of this cycle. I am trying really hard to be gentle, but not easy. So now all the scheduling drama and side effects from the meds and all the other unpleasantry’s of IVF are flooding back. How soon we forget….anyways, hopefully we are in the final countdown and I hope we have a happy story at the end.
Now the twist….
We are planning on moving back to my home country in August 2016. If all goes well….as there are a lot of pieces that have to fall into place first…then that is what our plan is. However, if this cycle is successful, it means I will be due the end of July 2016. So I am trying hard not to think about a relocation with a toddler and a newborn half-way across the world. Also, potentially giving up our jobs (although I am hoping for a transfer) and showing up with a toddler, a newborn….and no jobs! So I am trying hard not to focus on all of that, as it is not currently our reality. So many things can happen between now and then, and if it does become our reality, than we will deal with it then.
First priority – have a period.