Hey Frugal,

I just wanted to offer my support for you in your situation.

It is difficult, and it's a road most of us wish we didn't have to travel down but I guess it's one that just becomes a part of who you are. I'm only in the stimulation phase of my very first IVF cycle, but I've already had my won ups and downs. It's taken us 7 months to get here from the time of our first fs appointment.

You partner probably just confused at the moment. He will more than likely be feeling hurt and blame for the situation the both of you are now facing. Once you get into it a bit more and speak to your doctors, he may open up in relation to the options you will have in front of you.

With the cost, our aim (along with most others) is to get as many viable embryo's into storage as possible. Once you have an embryo to thaw, you will not need to go through the process of the stimulation drugs or egg pick up. This will in turn dramatically reduce the cost of future cycles.

I truly wish you all the best and hope that everything works out well for you. Keep us updated on what road you do eventually take.

All the best.

Kimmi x