Hi Everyone.

Well I'm not sure what to write or know if will make sense.

Myself and my partner have been trying to conceive for some years now. Finally we are stable financially to go ahead with our IVF plans for one cycle. We tried before but we just didn't have the money.

I know a fair amount about the IVF/ICSI procedures as I have been studying them on and off for years! But now I am part of it, I'm so nervous.

I am taking my DHEA tablets along with several good herbal tablets. Although not supa dupa fit, I exercise as often as I can; my diet consists of good wholesome food with plenty of vegetables. My biggest downfall is sweets/chocolates/biscuits. I have managed to reduce the intake though. I have a physically demanding job so need to keep on top of my fitness. I don't drink or smoke.

My partner has good sperm, not sure how to put all the figures on here. I am already aware of my age, quality of eggs etc but we are not using a donor egg. One reason is that it would take too long to find anyone with my ethnicity. If we conceive this will be my first child.

I am doing the Long Down Regulation Agonist Treatment Cycle with IVFAustralia.

So I'd be grateful for any tips, advice, constructive criticism.

Thanks very much


p.s. I am about to start my Synarel sniffing tonight.