Our One Year "Mile mark" TFAS..

[almachs0786]

is today. I have all the feels and am having a hard time swallowing that statement.

My question is this though... Although we've been actively TFAS since last January (with the exception of one month in the middle), we benched ourselves about 2 weeks ago for the next two or so months (just moved, new jobs, etc.)... The nearest RE is about 2.5 hours from where we are living and with new jobs, we have a lapse in insurance (will pick back up in Feb). Since we have decided to TTA for the next few months, would you suggest we seek out an RE for testing anyway so that we're prepared when we start again, or would you suggest waiting until we're ready to start trying again and seek help then?

[NariaDreaming]

I would reach out now and at least see how long the wait is. My wait was 3 months to get in...

[ghostmonkey]

You can find out how long the wait is, but I would not do any testing prior to when you are ready to TTC again. Those tests are not good indefinitely and if you go too long between testing and starting treatment, you will have to repeat them. No need to pay for them twice if you are going to TTA for a while.

[ldubhawksfan]

I would reach out now to find out how long the wait is, and if you will need a referral. You could then make an appt for when you are trying again. GL with the RE and getting settled.

[Unknown]

I would agree, and reach out now to get the ball rolling (especially if there is a wait time to get in), but most likely the RE wouldn't want to run your tests until the cycle prior to when you are going to start trying again.

[thycapa]

I would call the office and see how long the wait is and then make the decision based on the wait time in relation to when you're ready to start TTC again. Best of luck to you!

[bethkate]

I agree with pp that you should call now in case there's a wait to get in. I was actually able to get in for my initial RE consult within a few days of when I called, but it was another 6 weeks before all of my testing was done, and two months after that before we started treatment because the RE discovered a thyroid issue that she wanted to get under control.

My point is, just because you call to schedule your consult now doesn't mean you'll be expected to start treatment right away.

[ttcminicofer]

I can't give any advice but wanted to offer you a an Internet stranger hug!

[almachs0786]

Totally didn't mean to P&R, just got lost in the mix of things today.
Thank you for all of your advice, I started trying to locate (and get recc's) on local OB's today and doing my research on my RE options. I didn't really take into account that it may be a while before I can actually get in to see one. You ladies know everything (important)

[cateyes]

I would call and start the process. It usually takes about 2 months or more, start to finish to get an appointment, make a plan, do testing, get results, make a treatment plan and then plan to start the plan. We called an RE at the end of October and are just now starting medicated cycles.