I'm probably not the success story you want to hear, but I have a two year old son that is the result of IVF treatment. My PCOS was pretty severe and add to that my husband's crappy sperm and we had no choice but to go straight for IVF - but I can encourage you that while IVF is scary, it does work.

As for knowing when you are pregnant - some do, some don't. I start getting morning sickness from the minute implantation occurs, but I also know of others who don't. And I have a friend who is an obstetrician and she says it is completely true that some women don't even know they are pregnant until the minute they go into labour.

Try to take your mind off it and relax for a little bit... but I know Christmas can be hard as it really shows you what you are missing.

BW