Early morning travelling to Glasgow is a nightmare, our appointment was for 8.30am so we didn’t have to take too much time off work. We were taken right away, so that was good. Fertility drugs seem to do the trick, Nurse was pleased at what she saw. All follicles were of the correct size so, I’ve been given an HCG injection to do at home. Specific timing of jab so that IUI can be performed at the correct time. I don’t think I’m having many side effects from the drugs. All is good.

Had our first appointment today, its quite exciting. Nurses have to go over the IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) protocol. This is the fertility treatment we’re following. Its less invasive that IVF and much cheaper. As I’m only 28, this treatment should have a higher success rate than if it were used by a woman of 40. It’s day 2 of my period. First I have a transvaginal ultrasound, this allows the nurse view your ovaries and the lining of my uterus. Everything is clear, so I am given two sets of drugs. Clomid and Gonal F (self injections), and a set of instructions and timings. Hmm, I think James will get that job. At least I won’t know when it’s going to hurt. Next appointment is next week to check follicle growth.

TWW (two week wait) is the worst, other websites have said this but you don’t realise until your in the situation. Every niggle and twinge your body makes, gets you wondering. Loads of symptoms of pregnancy, the most tender boobs I’ve ever had, slight back ache. But all these symptoms can also be a sign of pending menstruation or side effects of some fertility drugs. The wait is driving me nuts!

Hello. This is a blog about our experience of fertility treatment, written as it happens, in the hope that it will help others going through the same process. If you want to know more about how we started on this journey please visit the About Us page. James & Annie