Thats what I feel like today. So tired, had to leave at 6.30am in order to get to Glasgow for our 8am app. All went well, a good lot of follicles for my first scan. The nurse seemed very pleased. Injection 1. Had to have another blood test. Injection 2. Gonal F, pre loaded pen (James does this part) Injection 3. Read the rest of this entry »

Finally, …..we are starting IVF, been to have scan to check lining and ovaries. Also a blood test is taken to check oestrogen levels are low. Scan is fine, had to call back to get blood results and all is good so can start the injections tomorow morning. There are differences between IVF and IUI already. Read the rest of this entry »

……..not quite! Thought we’d be well underway with IVF, a lot happens in 6 months. Needed to get more blood tests as a couple had run out we’ve been doing this so long and extra STD blood tests, to check your clear of any infections. All fine with those, got the go ahead to start IVF, then was made redundant! Read the rest of this entry »

Well, 4th attempt didn’t work . We’ve decided to try IVF next time leave it for a few months, and start early next year. IUI may me cheaper, but if it keeps failing its not really. Doesn’t sound like one but I found it quite a big decision, it just looks like we need more assistance than IUI provides. Hopefully 2009 will be a lucky year.

4th IUI today, everything went well. So just fingers crossed, now the worst part is the waiting. Just having a chill out afternoon. Read the rest of this entry »