I don’t travel much for work, but for some reason I seem to have been on the road during every assisted cycle over the last couple of years. So, here I am, in Dublin, Ohio (outside of Columbus) with a slew of needles and two days of client meetings.
Since I’m on Follistim, Menopur and Lupron (three to five needles per day if you count the pen) and was traveling with a liquify-ing cold thing for the Follistim, I thought it wise to get a letter from the clinic for TSA. Given that I live in NYC, you’d think that they would be a bit more vigilant about security, but when I mentioned I had needles for medical reasons, the guy just waved me through. So, lots of stress for nothing…
Before I left for the airport this afternoon we had brunch with some out-of-town friends, who were very clearly avoiding the whole infertility conversation. I think my friend knows we’ve been trying for a while and DH thinks she just didn’t know what to say. (That said, she did ask how much we pay in rent each month, so it wasn’t politeness!)
So, I think I’ll just do tonight’s shots and kick back in my hotel room overlooking the highway. Any recommendations for the greater Columbus area would be welcome!
My best friend doesn’t talk to me about these things either. I think they just cant deal with it sometimes. Too serious (on the depressing side) a topic maybe?
I had that too, some cycles were fine, while others I was a sore, bruised mess. No idea why.
I’m so hopeful for you – my fingers will be permanently crossed.
That is some spectacular timing for your work travel.
And yeah, you could have anything in those needles, but I guess you “don’t look like a terrorist” so you are waved through. Correct me if I am wrong – but you don’t wear the full hijab, do you?
Anyhow, good luck with this cycle.
Sorry that you are traveling during a cycle again. It’s hard enough (for me anyway) to make sure I have all my supplies handy at shot time at home. I can’t imagine having to lug it all on a plane. 🙂 Keep up the good work and we’ll send those “growing” vibes to your ovaries. Hang in there…