Hi Girls,

A big thank you to all of you who answered my questions - it really gave me peace of mind over the weekend. I am feeling much more positive now and really, it's out of my hands anyway.

williamsemma59 - A tentative congratulations to you! I can't believe how long your stims went on for but obviously it's turned out for the best I look forward to hearing how you go. Thanks for the FX.

Bubbless - for your EPU tomorrow. My biggest was only 13mm so you are ahead of me there. I'm not having a repeat u/s before EPU and since starting have had no blood tests. Is that normal? - I can't really say what's normal and what's not - only what my clinic does which is blood tests every few days and U/S every 2-3 days from Day 9 or so. I'm sure your FS is confident for a reason but go ahead and question them. It's a service that you're paying for. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow

jasminstar - Thank you, thank you....for PERSPECTIVE! What a humbling story you told and it was just what I needed to pull my head out of my backside. I have age on my side, DH has good and this is our first shot at IVF. We'll get there - all in good time. I can't believe your ovaries are touching! Good luck with your BT & U/S tomorrow and for EPU on Wed.

Loops12 - Thank you for your feedback and I'm glad the ball went well. Sorry about your remaining eggs not looking like they'll make it. You've got the right attitude - the one that's made it in will be a fighter. Thinking of you and sending you

Emerald Star - Thanks so much for answering all my questions. Only 3 more sleeps for you! Stay strong and know that we are all for you.

So off for another BT and U/S tomorrow morning. Have steeled myself for news that the other follies haven't progressed but am cautiously optimistic. Have acupuncture from the afternoon so that is definitely something to look forward to. Have a great week.

xxTaurean78