Sammi Jane, fantastic news there! Can I ask how often you were having acupuncture through all of this? I'm really, really hoping Leah can work some magic with me as well. I'm feeling so nervous about what is to come - even tomorrow, when it's just a blood test and a scan - I've had both before so it shouldn't be anything to worry about, but I'm SOOO nervous!

Shannon, sounds like you are where I was at last week. I'm pretty sure I only took time off because of the bursting cyst, but that time of doing nothing, being selfish and just relaxing has done wonders for me. Be gentle on yourself and do what you need to do.

Megan, that goes for you, too. It is rough, and your journey seems to be rougher than most. Be gentle, let yourself be selfish and upset and take the time you need. I think that if I'm still doing this next year then I'll be seriously having to consider whether I work or not as well. Just remember that you are allowed to feel whatever you want, no matter how silly you may think it seems. I'm sending you the hugest . I wish I could be there to give it to you in person, you seem like you really need it right now.

Mel, I wish you luck when you get to number 2. But I also hope that there's a whole new set of people here and we can all race off and abandon this place before you get back here. Nothing personal, of course.

Feeling so very, very tired at the moment. Really quite sore, too. It's been a busy day so far and I'm suffering! Got the news this morning that DH has blown the head gasket on his car... so not what we need right now! Of course, that makes me feel even more pressured on this cycle has GOT to work, because now we just won't have the funds to go again straight away.

Blargh! I'm supervising an extra class right now, so I really should be off and get back to work... After the high of yesterday, I really don't want to be feeling so down and dejected about it all now.

BW