Hi Angela - I'm still here My DH has poor sperm which is why we've gone the IVF route. Sorry you're in a similar situation with the cervix - it's really unpleasant!

I've found that my transfers have been getting progressively more difficult. The first couple were just long, then it became uncomfortable, and I've been given local anaesthetic for the most recent two. For my next one (about 3 weeks away) my fs has recommended a sleeping tablet before the transfer. I don't think it's the healthiest thing to do, but my last one was pretty traumatic and to be honest I'm really not looking forward to doing it again.

I don't know much about zift - is it similar to gift? I was looking into that as an alternative to transfers, but since we require icsi as well it isn't really suitable for us.

I have a few blasties in the fridge so I'll be continuing to transfer them - hopefully one takes soon - My main concern with their survival is the amount of time it takes from when they come out of the lab to when they are transferred. Usually they'll bring out the embryo as the fs gets the catheter ready. My last one got sent back to the lab because it was taking so long, so for all future transfers I'll be asking that they don't bring it out until the catheter is in place. I definitely understand your worry about getting through.