Hi Kitty Kate, Gabrielle and Emersyn
Thanks for your encouragement.
The Stim Cycle was a success and failure all in one. I had 22 eggs, but unfortunately, the transfer had to be cancelled due to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Was a huge disappointment, but a relief too. I was SO uncomfortable, bloated and painful even before the trigger, let alone with 22 eggs all maturing at once - OUCH!, the pick up of 22eggs and then the OHSS afterwards. The up side is that our baby wont have to compete with Santa for his/her birthday parties!

but out of 22 eggs we only got 5 embryos. Luckily 5 is my wife's favourite number so we're hoping it's a good sign (funny how you start being supersitious).

So it was a huge waiting game being monitored daily for the OHSS and now we're waiting again on a natural thaw cycle! Waiting, waiting, always waiting. I had a scan this week and there was no action, so rescan in a week.

Am trying to spend this time getting my health in order and also considering reducing my hours at work. How do you go juggling IVF/Baby making and the rest of life?

Kitty Kat - try not to be scared. The first IVF cycle is pretty full on, cos you plug into this machine (aka Business aka IVF clinic). Just ask questions, keep yourself informed and be prepared to advocate on your own behalf if necessary. Also clear your calendar of social events as you don't know how you'll react to the medication. Your best friends will be your treating nursing team. They are really the ones who run the show. They are lovely and so supportive. Good luck! I look forward to hearing how you go.

Thanks again for your encouragement
x
QG