good luck with it all, i am in similar circimstances as you exccept dh had chop not me. we did ICSI as only way to get dh sperm out was with big needle. i found i learnt the most once i did the whole process. i spent about $ 1800 out of pocket so far but as other say every clinic different. when do you have 1st fertility appointment?, hope all goes well.
I haven't booked myself in anywhere yet. I was thinking of trying one more time with my tubes. See when I had tha HSG test it showed the dye went past where my tubes were repaired but there is still a blockage. My Gyno is happy to go back in and see what is going on and if it can be fixed, but he also said that IVF may be my better bet.
I want more than 1 more child, hubby and I were thinking of 2 more. I don't think I could afford IVF twice,infact just once will be stretching our budget.
Also I don't know what clinics are around here in Brisbane and Pricing is an important roll with the currents costs of living these days.
If I go for IVF it will be Feb next year or I may try for another operation in Jan after Christmas etc.
I really am not sure yet. The only thing I am sure of is that I would like more children and I am scared it won't happen.
I think what makes it so frustrating is that I did this to myself. I was young, paniced and preasurred into it by friends and inlaws,long story.

Thanks for your reply