Hey gals and guys,

Sorry I’ve been absent since my original post. Work desk setup means I can log on less often in private.

I started my first IVF stim cycle on Monday, on the Syranal (sp) spray and puregon 175iu. So far so good but I guess it might be too early for any side effects. I’m a bit more anxious about over stimming as my work collegue (shares my office) started IVF a few weeks back and over-stimmed at 51 eggs with a rise in progesterone that lead to cycle cancellation. So disappointing for her!

My clinic here in Perth offers tfer at blastocyst even tho this is my first cycle, tho it depends on how many embryos there are – if not very many they will transfer earlier and possibly do ICSI but it’s hard to tell until we see how I respond this first go. My first scan/us is on Sat (day 7). Not feeling any flickers yet so I hope my ovaries are responding!

The stats quoted from my clinic’s clients were about 33% success with IVF but then on the same sheet earlier it quoted 15% .. what the? Anyway, I guess I shouldn’t think about their stats at all, and just focus on the fact that with IVF at least I know that our chances should be much higher than they ever have in previous natural or even IUI cycles.

It will take me a while to get to know everyone and where you are all at, but I’m sending heaps of positive vibes out there to you all!