this cycle that is. AF showed her ugly face by surprise, which usually ends in me sobbing and cursing the world, but, since I knew what the outcome of this month would be, it was much easier.
DH and I talked about having a intentional break cycle this month (or just doing TI). For me the reason is the roller coaster of treatment months. The worrying about when the smiley will come, then the stress about the money, then the 2ww of hell and bliss, and the utter disappointment of AF. And since I am already so stressed about Thanksgiving I can't even imagine how I am going to be at Christmas with my family, who are WAY worse than DHs b/c they feel that they can say anything to me that pops in their heads, oh, and there are numerous newborns.
Its just that I feel so much more mentally capable of handling all of the holiday stress if I am 'in control' of the month and know what the outcome will be. While DH doesn't necessarily want to take a break he understands where I am coming from. I guess we have about 2 weeks to decide.
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:( blah for AF.
i never make any decisions the week of AF. my emotions are too raw. think about it. give yourself a little time.
**hugs**
Boo for AF!
Take a few days to think about it. My DH and I decided the same thing and we're breaking for the holidays with a plan to start back up again in January. I figured the holidays are stressful enough - why add more misery to the mix? :)
Do what feels right honey. For me starting up again with IVF #3 is what I feel will get me through the Holidays, minus the stress and money of it. But emotionally I feel it will help.
I am sorry - thinking of you.
As much as having a break cycle (or two) sucks...they can be really good for your head! Even a little less stressful! You have some time to think about it.
I think we are taking a break over the holidays too. As much as I am going to miss the feeling of progess, it will be kind of nice to get off the roller coaster for a while. It was starting to make me sick :)
I hate the 2 week emotional roller coaster.
I am split in regards to taking a break. The mere fact that you are "in-control" is sooo stress-relieving in itself. But again its another month. I myself am undecided on what to do next month if this cycle fails me!
Hey... maybe you don't have to choose! If you decide to start another IVF, the RE might want you to go through another bleed cycle anyways. And come Jan, you might be able to start meds right away.
In any case, I agree w/ April, give yourself this week.
boo to af!
each month is so stressful, im sure your body and mind wouldnt mind a break. either way, im sure youll make the right decision. :)
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