Firstly Cheeky , I am so sorry that your relatives baby girl didn't make it .How heartbreaking - I lost my first naturally conceived daughter @26weeks ~stillborn not premature though. I can imagine how painful it would have been.

Then we went to Westmead FC too (12years unexplained infertility) and I fell pregnant with twins on our #2 - with 2 Blasties ... they let me I guess as I was 39 (and our 3rd transfer)

just wanted to let you all know that I've just gone throught my first ivf cycle with Westmead Fertility Centre, based at Westmead Public Hospital and I cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, service and kind support from all staff involved, especially the nurses. My doctor was Dr Lorance Melham (lady) and although I didn't see her during my cycle, the other doctors on duty that I did see were all wonderful.
I also agree that I have no hesitation in recommending them. Though I had Dr S and only saw him my inital appointment and in the corridors LOL.It was other Drs.I also saw Dr N Gayer mid cycle #1 for a laproscopy and clip my tube she was wonderful.

How quick to start - My first appointment ringing up to enquire ... I waited about 2 months for - then we started immediately the next cycle. I had first appointment mid May 2005 , started June first egg pickup/transfer mid July, another FET mid August , started fresh cycle in October (after our last embryo failed to thaw in mid Sept) successful #2 egg pickup /transfer mid Nov ... Twins born July 1st 2006 (1 month early). Woh to go with 2 cuddly babies 13.5 months.

Not all of ones I know were first go but certainly 1-3 goes.

Goodluck Sandy & Missy - sticky vibes and baby dust

Willow - OMG your friend ... though she is doubly blessed I send her my warmest regards and hope she has lots of help.


So go for it ... Westmead is a leader in the field Dr Smith told me and they train the other IVF nurses/Drs/scientiests etc. They are much cheaper not because they are public (they aren't public actually) but because they are not for profit I was told. I think they care just as much and are just as professional.

I recently help establish a local playgroup with our multiple birth assocation.One day we had three of us out of 4 attending mothers that were all there - thanks to Westmead fertility centre - babies 6wks to 9 months .One also had another single son (2yrs). Another member on BB just had twin sons @32wks is from Westmead FC. That is not to say WFC is just for twins - they are just some successful ones I know