Hi Ellie – I hope you are ok.
Hi nic – nice to see you still popping in!
BG – I still have all fingers and toes crossed for you. How many more days do you think you will hold out until you test?
Babyface – hope things are OK with you. I can’t help on your questions – I’ve never had a + test either from blood or POAS. Good Luck

Rols – hi, I hope we can help with some of your questions etc, or even if you just need to vent. It is nice to have people you can talk to who actually know what the words all mean! My DH has tried to get involved with the IVF caper (as you put it) but thankfully he is not the one having to take the drugs etc because he’d probably forget or take the wrong thing. I know he is interested and very invested in the outcome, but he is very very grateful that his involvement is limited. On EPU day last time, he drove us to the hospital, watched some ‘television’ in a nice comfy room, made his contribution, had a pie at the cafeteria, then the nurse gave him a cup of tea, and he drove me home. It was a nice day out for him really! Meanwhile I’m dressed in a hospital gown, in stirrups having follicles removed via needle under anaesthetic! His morphology was 97% abnormal, which was a surprise to us as previously he had passed all his tests with flying colours. Still, it’s good to get all the facts, even if sometimes the news is bad. I found the accounts team at my clinic very helpful in telling us how much it all costs. Also, ICSI is now covered by medicare so we got an extra unexpected $320 back which was nice! Also, apparently you can claim you medical costs on your tax and get 20% back on the bit over a certain amount (I think $1500). Not much, but it might be a few dollars extra back at tax time.
I hope your wife’s results come back good, and good luck with your journey.