Briggsy - I just wanted to say regarding IVF - I don't think there are any risks of permanent damage. DH and I were actually told that there was a higer success rate with that than VR.

We did two cycles of IVF/ICSI (in April and June) and both were Just as we were about to give up hope and recondsider VR, we had an appointment with our Fertility Specialist and because he is so lovely, decided to use our one and only frozen embryo. I did a natural cycle (where they thaw our 6 day old emby and implant it at time of ovulation) and 9 days later I did a HPT and got my

I've taken 5 tests with 2 different bands - and they all had the same result. But I guess we should wait until tommorow when I have my official BT to crack open the (non-alcholic) champagne! MelP - I know what you mean about the two pink lines - I couldn't believe I was seeing them

In regards to cost, I don't think it is that much out of pocket. I think the out of pocket expense for the whole thing was around $2000. ICSI is more expensive, but sperm is injected into the egg, so you don't have to worry too much about the quality of sperm.

Sorry I just realised that I am promoting IVF in a VR thread, but it's definately another option to use in the meantime