IVF+ Dr Appts + Work

[winelover77]

I will be starting the IVF process soon.  I have already had to leave early or come in late for appointments for just regular yearly doctor visits and then my first meeting with the RE.  I will be getting a calendar soon of all the dates of procedures for the IVF process, tests, etc.  I want to tell my boss as I think she will be understanding, but at the same time I am a salary employee, so as long as my work gets done, should it really matter that I have so many appointments?! If you are in the same boat, how have you handled it?

[discogranny]

I answered you over on ML. Good luck!

[degal99]

Hi there! I'm in a similar situation (though we're not at IVF yet, just all the appointments for testing and etc). I'm salaried, but have a set schedule because I work in a clinic. Basically, I just told my boss that I had some blood work (which was true, but you know, not the whole truth) done that required a lot of follow up testing, but that it wasn't anything bad, but because it was going to require a significant amount of appointments I wanted to let her know in advance.

[murdock]

Hey! Answered on ML
Good luck

[mae141]

My boss more or less knows what's going on. We have a pretty good relationship and she's a big family person, plus I pretty much tell anyone anything. I couldn't imagine having to go to all these appointments without her knowing why. I am a teacher though so I have to get a substitute or find coverage when I'm going to be out, so it's a little more trickier than just coming in a little late.

[jewel]

I'm not doing IVF yet, but I've had a ton of appointments for my previous pg, m/c, and RE.

I'm also salaried, so it's not a big deal if I come in late, leave for a bit in the middle of the day, etc. I also spend a good amount of time working away from my desk naturally, so it's not very obvious when I step out for an appointment. That said, I haven't told my employer or direct supervisor anything, and I don't plan to until I'm (hopefully) pregnant and out of first tri. She knows I've been out for a lot of doctor appointments, and she can infer whatever she wants, but I don't feel comfortable sharing the details of my health.