Hi Carla,

I'm really glad your DH is ok. That must have been a really scary time for you!

I'd like to also add my voice to the others that have said to make sure you investigate all your options for donors.

We originally went down the unknown Australian donor route in 2006. We changed plans because our clinic didn't have unknown donors available at the time that we were ready. However some do and most have a waiting list. The waiting time is generally 6 - 12 months (at least). You will have to ask the clinic that you are going though.

We had also gone down the known donor route. Unlike Lissie, going with DH's brother didn't work out for us. But we have a very good friend who has offered to donate, and we are going down this path now.

As for going IUI or ICSI, this would really depend on your fertility issues. We tried IUI twice in 2006. My plan at this stage is to try IUI at least once again when the sperm is cleared as ok and then move to IVF/ICSI if this doesn't work.

Good luck with whatever you decide...