Hi Taffy

I understand what you are going through... my FS is Nic Sides, and as dusty pointed out, she recently left SIVF. I didn't get a letter though and only found out when about to start my 3rd cycle a couple of weeks ago.

I have subsequently had a follow up appointment with Nic and she was happy to refer me to another FS in Canberra if we wanted. She didn't speak highly of CFC's results - said the staff we very good but their results were only average to good, especially compared with Next Gen Fert in Sydney. Nic is going through the process of getting registration in NSW so that she can do the EPUs and transfers at NGF but until then (about one month from now) Dr David Knight will be doing them. NGF apparently have a very good reputation and most of the staff are ex-SIVF who all left because of disagreeements with management. If you google David's name there are some press clippings about his leaving SIVF a few years ago. At this time, we don't want to go through changing FS again and are okay with driving up to Sydney for EPU and transfer for now.

The new FS from Darwin at SIVF only works part-time and there is apparently a 2 month waiting list to see her. Her hubby is in the Army and both DF and I were concerned she wouldn't be around after 12-24 months - as we are both ex-military (Also p-t drs never seem to be at work when I need them - my old GP was p-t that certainly was the case!) And we have a good relationship with Nic - she is very direct (which we like) and is not full of false/over confidence. I guess this approach won't suit everybody. Nic is expecting to have her own clinic ready to go in Deakin by July.

Oh and Nic also mentioned, Monash IVF just sold for more than $250 million. IVF is big corporate business now apparently - which is one of the main reasons she left SIVF and since she and Janelle invited them to come and set up practice in Canberra, she is a little peeved about how she has been treated by them!

Good luck with whatever you decide Taffy. It's not easy dealing with this extra stress at this time!
Chezxx