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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Choosing My Sperm Donor
Choosing my sperm donor was something that I thought was going to be relatively easy. I just wanted to go for things that looked similar to me. So not “too” tall, blue eyes and brown hair. However, my donor matching appointment with my clinic allows me to have the full flexibility of choosing my donor.… Continue reading Choosing My Sperm Donor
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
Donor Matching Appointment
My Donor Matching appointment was something that I was looking forward to, but frequenting the Facebook groups I was left with questions of what it really included. I knew I would need a blood test to check my CMV status (more on that tomorrow) but some people said that your clinic gave you a list… Continue reading Donor Matching Appointment
Hello & Welcome
So, where should I start to introduce Solo Mum Overload.Here am I, 35, single female with the dream of being a mummy, a dream that I've always had. However, I have spent the majority of the last 8 years single - through choice. I live on my own, have my own business, own my own… Continue reading Hello & Welcome
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