At the time of my IVF cycle, as it happened, it wasn't really much to write about - things were very similar to the time before - so it wasn't really a "brand new" experience. I was on exactly the same short antagonistic protocol with the same dosage of drugs. I knew what to expect… Continue reading IVF Round 2: The Cycle in Full.
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Cycle 1: Follow Up Consultation
My Follow-up Consultation was booked for the week after what would have been my Early Pregnancy Scan - I don't think that they meant it to be that way it is just how it worked. I'm only aware of these dates due to other girls around me, being pregnant around a similar time. I had… Continue reading Cycle 1: Follow Up Consultation
Egg Collection Day
I didn't sleep all that well last night - partly cos I was so uncomfortable with how big my ovaries felt - but not only that - my mother was coughing. She was told at approximately 1:30am that she got a drink - or smothered - that was her choice! She had a drink and… Continue reading Egg Collection Day
The Stim Diary…
I thought I would keep a daily diary of my IVF Cycle from Cycle Day 1 when I started my medication, to Cycle Day 12 - The Night before Egg Collection. Every clinic is different, every person is on different medication strengths and protocols. But for information I was on Meriofert 450, then added in… Continue reading The Stim Diary…
Scan Day: Follicle Check-Up…
So, my Scan Day was Cycle Day 9 - I'll be honest it felt like forever. Starting my stimulation medication on CD1 and not knowing whether they were actually working or not until CD9 was a bit of a nightmare. Obviously, I trust the doctor's to know what they're doing but it was hard work… Continue reading Scan Day: Follicle Check-Up…
Planning as a SMBC
Solo. Single. One. Only. Singular.I want to talk about planning IVF as a Solo Mum to be. Not only am I a Solo Mum to be I'm also self-employed.I knew planning IVF maybe a little bit of a logistical nightmare however I wasn't too worried about it as my job is quite flexible however coronavirus… Continue reading Planning as a SMBC
Watch out for hidden extras…
One of the things that people tell you about when doing IVF is think about the hidden costs. IVF is expensive and if you go private you fail to realise that not all costs are included in the overall treatment plan costs. I feel lucky that I've been able to get some of my tests,… Continue reading Watch out for hidden extras…
Medication: What I’m taking
One morning I had a very strange phone call from a number unknown. Asking me to arrange a delivery from a clinic I was under. They couldn't tell me who they were until I confirmed who I was, but luckily she could answer yes/no questions and confirmd that thy were calling from Stork for my… Continue reading Medication: What I’m taking
Nurse Consultation
My virutal nurses consultation was something that I truely had no idea what to expect from it. I knew that my sperm was on order, and that my BMI was still a little big higher than needed to be - so the nurses consultation was probably just to go through consents an paperwork and set… Continue reading Nurse Consultation
My IVF Package
I am sure I don’t need to tell you, but IVF is expensive.Because I am choosing to be a solo mum, by choice, even though I have Endometriosis I do not qualify for any attempts on the NHS, locally. I always knew that IVF was going to cost me.I knew that the process and rough… Continue reading My IVF Package
Solo Mum Overload 