Just a short one. I am absolutely devastated at the news of the Safety Net. As it is WITH the SN, we don't know how we are going to afford IVF. Without it, I can kiss my dream of a family goodbye. It is just not fair, why do these things keep happening? We have NO other choice than IVF. I'm writing to all on the list and sending it out to all I know. Not that it would do any good...
Sorry guys, hate to be a downer but this has just ruined what was supposed to be a good day.
BrideofChucky - I know, it is devastating - I hope everyone realizes how important it is to express yourself to the elected officials. I read an article recently that people are used to venting online - in forums, comments to online newspapers all which has a purpose - BUT this has really been a disservice in terms of doing something that has impact because elected officials don't necessarily care about this - it's the direct letters and direct pleas that matter. I have never written a letter to a government official before, but this is just too important to say "well, others will do it" - the government needs to hear from as many people as possible. So glad you wrote a letter too.
The safety net issue could impact ANYONE seeking IVF (one of the things being considered is excluding IVF from the safety net full stop).
PS - don't think that we can't make a difference - if you go to the above thread, you will see where Dusty recalls other cuts to IVF being considered a few years ago and they weren't adopted because of the uproar - PLEASE EVERYONE, WRITE A LETTER - IT TAKES 15 MINUTES
Last edited by buliej; March 19th, 2009 at 09:18 AM.
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Just a quick one (I'm at work) Great news everybody!!!!!!! We had 4 out of 5 eggs fertilise!! We are going for a 3 day transfer on Saturday as the scientist explained that if we transfer two, it is better to freeze the embryos on day 3 as they defrost better than frozen blasties!! YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! We are so happy!!!
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