Hi All

Its been a while since I dropped in. Got a bit lazy after my BFP in early December.
Hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and New Year and that you could let your hair down for a couple of days and forget about TTC - just for a little while

Jo - I was so sad to read your news. I hope that you are coping through the heartbreak and my thoughts are with you and especially your aunt & uncle. I too have been through this, losing my beloved brother (age 28) on Dec 12 '97, he was buried a week before Christmas. Not a day goes by where he's not in our hearts and belive me your time helps you cope with the loss, never be scared to take a moment to have a cry - its like paying repsect to their soul. Big hugs for you.

On a positive note - I am starting my next IVF cycle tomorrow. FS has had me on the contraceptive pill since just after my last IVF cycle - I think to give my body a rest. I have had a bit of spotting every few days which I'm sure is not supposed to happen - I assume the CP isnt strong enough. Anyway I am pretty sure that once I start the down Regulation that it will all stop. Cant check with the FS as he is on leave until the 22nd and the clinic wont interefere with his planned protocol.

Willow - Good luck on your 1st cycle. Hope you get a BFP 1st time. Fingers crossed for you.

Lara - Good luck with the PGD. AS much as it must be frustrating, you know in your heart its the right thing to do. I am very sorry to hear about Alana having CF. I watched a TV program last week that had a guest with CF, he was about 12 and the most vibrant, amazing and talented boy, so full of life. I am pretty sure that CF wont take him at 35 he was so determined. I wish the best for your lovely little DD.

Rainbow Girl - No doubt IVF can be a hard road and certainly draining. However, I remember being so excited once I was told I should be trying IVF, I felt at last that I was taking a positive step toward starting my family. Before that I felt truly useless and I knew that it just wasnt going to happen without help, I was just going through the motions.

Holly - Just wanted to wish you good luck. I thought it may be worth asking if you have registered for the Medicare safety net? you get a lot more back from Medicare after youve paid $1200 Out of pocket. It makes a big difference to your total Out of pocket, particularly if you have to have subsequent cycles in the same year. Maybe youve already done it but worth asking anyway.