We've been TTC for a couple years now. We went through 9 mos of ART to get the BFP with our son (first round of Met+Clomid), who we lost at 24 wks. Since then, we've gone through another 18 mos of ART, off and on (2 mos off because of cysts, 1 mo off because of HSG, etc.). We've done Clomid/HCG and Injectibles/HCG, and are ready to move onto IUI next cycle. I am also doing acupuncture to help increase my odds.
At this point my acupuncturist has recommended a 2 month break from TTC for my health (both mental and physical). I talked to my RE about it and she also thinks it's a good idea (although she never would have recommended it herself). I haven't even broached the subject with DH yet.
I really don't know how I feel about this. Yes, my health is suffering right now, but... I'm just hoping some of you ladies can help provide some perspective on my "buts".
Taking 2 months off would take us through the New Year, most likely, before we start with IUI. Historically we've been scheduling procedures for March/April because I don't want to TTC then because I don't want a Christmas baby (I'm one and it sucks). Yet I'm really wondering if at this point I even care...
DH just turned 40, and has really been feeling his biological clock ticking. He's been going through depression because of our son's death and the fact that I'm still not pg yet, feeling like he'll never be a father, which he wants to badly.
I really just don't want to put it off any more. Our IF problems are entirely female factor, and I feel guilty asking him to put it off again because of me.
Yet on the other hand, I know that I really should be in a better place with my health before I invite a baby into my body, you know? It's not like it would take a lot of time, acupuncturist estimates about 2 months to help my body heal from the last 3 years of ART/pg/grief.
Thoughts?
At this point my acupuncturist has recommended a 2 month break from TTC for my health (both mental and physical). I talked to my RE about it and she also thinks it's a good idea (although she never would have recommended it herself). I haven't even broached the subject with DH yet.
I really don't know how I feel about this. Yes, my health is suffering right now, but... I'm just hoping some of you ladies can help provide some perspective on my "buts".
Taking 2 months off would take us through the New Year, most likely, before we start with IUI. Historically we've been scheduling procedures for March/April because I don't want to TTC then because I don't want a Christmas baby (I'm one and it sucks). Yet I'm really wondering if at this point I even care...
DH just turned 40, and has really been feeling his biological clock ticking. He's been going through depression because of our son's death and the fact that I'm still not pg yet, feeling like he'll never be a father, which he wants to badly.
I really just don't want to put it off any more. Our IF problems are entirely female factor, and I feel guilty asking him to put it off again because of me.
Yet on the other hand, I know that I really should be in a better place with my health before I invite a baby into my body, you know? It's not like it would take a lot of time, acupuncturist estimates about 2 months to help my body heal from the last 3 years of ART/pg/grief.
Thoughts?
