Wednesday 28 September 2011

Free IVF on the NHS E-Petition. End the Postcode Lottery

http://ivf.epetitions.net/signatures.php?petition_id=2105&page_next=0

Hi guys,  I forget if I have already added this link, but in any case, this is an important issue that people need reminding about.  Infertility patients have to face this issue for various reasons, many through awful illnesses e.g. cancer, cardiac, renal issues, and genetic conditions (that are not hereditary so these patients couldn't pass them on).  In many cases these patients can't adopt due to the medication they have been given.  To deny these people families is extremely cruel and IVF is an important part of palliative care for these patients.

Monday 26 September 2011

BIL wedding..minefield survival.

Woah, what a weekend.  On Saturday my BIL got married.  I had been seriously worried for weeks about it because it was going to be a minefield.  Firstly, my other SIL is due any day now and at one point she was going to spend the night with us, and I completely balked at that idea.  Secondly, I would have to face BIL/SIL baby and all the cooing.  Thirdly, my SIL mum who had seriously pissed me off two years ago when she abruptly asked, "How many children do you have?  What none?  Why not??????"  I just couldn't stomach her after that one!!! 
Well, for the last month I had prepared as much as I could to face any situation, smart assed answers check, avoidance..check.  However, pregnant SIL didn't have to stay (I had to breathe a huge sigh of relief there).  my SIL mum didn't even mention it and actually complimented me on my dress...hoorah!!! I even managed to sit next to heavily pregnant SIL having twinges all day and the whole world asking her how she is at every available moment and I felt ok.....sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!  She did have to leave after the meal as she was tired, and I was also slightly relieved.  I did have a minor blip when we were waiting to go into the dining room and my pregnant SIL and BIL were sitting next to a couple who had a 3mnth old daughter and they were getting tips.  I was also sad when it was the first dance and my BIL, SIL and baby all danced as a family.  There were a lot of children there but I didn't have a melt down.  All in all I was very proud of myself. 

Monday 19 September 2011

Guardian Article: What If IVF Fails?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/sep/17/ivf-couples-fertility-treatment

Interesting article.  It always amazes me though that these articles always seem to by-pass the real emotional pain behind infertility.  What about those who either can't 'move on' or who are in the midst of treatment and they are having  hard time.  Maybe if we read an article like that, then it would clear up huge misunderstandings and there would be more appreciation of what IF couple are going through.  

Day 187- Scan news

My scan for Friday 23rd was cancelled and I was rebooked in for tomorrow, which unfortunately I can't make, so it has been rebooked for Wednesday 26th October.....fingers crossed!!!!!! The first receptionist I spoke to was really quite snippy.  She sounded really impatient, but the second receptionist (male) was really polite.  Ah well, at least I got the job done.

Friday 9 September 2011

Wedding Anniversary

Well yesterday was our 10th wedding anniversary.  It was lovely, we had a meal, watched a movie and booked our Easter break to Portugal.  I can't wait.  It was also nice to have my parents call and ask about us rather than bleat on about my pregnant sister too.  It was nice to organise a break so any future RE appointments can be organised around it.  xx

Friday 2 September 2011

Back again with an update

Hi guys.  I'm back from a lovely week away in Greece.  It was exactly what we needed to chill out.  I have received the date for my scan.  It is September 23rd.  I am really nervous because I've never really known how healthy I am in there.
This morning I have really been preoccupied with my age.  I never have before.  I am 31yrs old and my DH is 32yrs old.  It has really struck me that if all this works out I may have a maximum of 8-9yrs left to start a family and we haven't really started saving for a deposit on a house and I really want to do some more travelling especially to the USA.  At least we are debt free....whoopeee.  Now it is time to really sort out my priorities I guess.  This is such a complicated situation but I am sure all will become clear in the fullness of time. xx