I’m about to start ivf and feel completely in the dark - it’s my first round so I have no idea what to expect, but I’m feeling frustrated with my clinic and here’s why!:
We had lots of appointments that could have been a phone call, followed by a group session that was very general - so far so normal. We then went in to meet a nurse and sign all paperwork, which included expected period dates and when we were unavailable for treatment (I’m travelling long haul for work next month and then husband is away for some training so we expected it wouldn’t start til next year). The dr was on holiday and the nurse told us he’d write in a couple of weeks.
Patiently waited for a little over a month and was about to call when letter came. Except it was just a copy of letter to gp and I didn’t understand any of the terminology or have a clue why some meds had been prescribed to me. They also had the wrong name in one paragraph and expected period date was 5 days later than it should’ve been, so I did wonder if the letter was an error.
I called every day over 3 days before I got a call back, the nurse confirmed treatment was for me and asked if I’d heard about my meds being delivered (I hadn’t) she asked me about some other letter which I hadn’t had and seemed annoyed that she had to investigate.
When I told her about period start date she acted like it was my fault (honestly, I wish I could control my periods!) and then I mentioned that I’d be flying a few days after expected egg transfer, would that be ok? She said it was up to me but they don’t recommend it. I asked if she thought I should be doing it now and I kind of got told off that ‘it’s nhs - you can’t pick and choose dates!’ I felt really badly like I’m using the nhs and she is assuming I’m swanning off an expensive tropical holiday when it is a business trip.
Anyway, meds have arrived today and I’m so overwhelmed - I’m watching you tube videos about injections and I just wondered - is this normal? To not see a dr and to be so left to your own devices?
Sorry for long message - I’m emotional or confused - or both! I’ve waited 6 years for this and dont want to sound ungrateful, I’m just not sure if I should stand up for myself or just take it and get on with it.
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IVF clinic - is this normal?!
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sandytoes84 · 03/10/2018 20:41
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