This possible change by the g'vment certainly made us feel like our hand was being forced even more than the fact we had to do IVF in the first place. I remember it all kicking off in March, just as we were discussing how lucky we were to live somewhere that made it a little more accessible financially due to the rebate.

We did a first cycle and even though got two frosties, when it was unsuccessful decided on a full stim. cycle straight away, which was also unsuccessful but gave me another 2 frosties only.

After many discussions, DH wanted me to make final decision as he said I have to go through it physically, so instead of using our frosties, we've opted for a 3rd stim. cycle, which will be in Oct. It will be our last chance this year...and although our FS told us that it was not getting passed in senate etc, we can't take the risk financially, and seeing as we can scrape the money together now, we'll try.

The way I've read the reports in the media and on the gov'ment website, the latest proposal means that as long as the clinic doesn't charge in excess of 6000 for a basic IVF (without ICSI etc) then people won't be worse off. The thing is, if clinic's change their prices (mine issued a letter months ago, advising of price going up next year - hopefully they'll review that) people will shop around and go to the clinics that charge the 'average' 6000.

More waiting I guess....