Marcellus ~ Good luck with the FET cycle next month. I was not fortunate in my last IVF cycle to have any snowbubs so I can’t comment on a FET cycle. However I know a few ladies who achieved a BFP via FET.

Melissa ~ Sorry to hear about your result . You never know it may be the one lucky snowbub in waiting that will yield that BFP very soon.

Em Star – Reading back on my last post didn’t really make sense?!? Hope you are doing ok and you have the information and support you need to cope with the stress. Thinking of you

Loops ~ Sorry to hear about AF arriving. I know when AF arrived on my first IVF cycle 4 days before my BT I was devastated. Hopefully you can sell your tractor soon and try another IVF cycle. I noticed in your signature that your DH has low sperm count\motility and thought to ask if you have seen a Naturopath about this condition to see if they can prescribe any vitamins or herbs?? My Naturopath requested my DH take Zinc tablets to improve sperm quality, count, motility and fertilizing capacity of the sperm. Just a suggestion.....

Lairdoz ~ I don’t know how many times me and many others have lost long posts. The secret is to write the post in word and then copy and paste onto the forum. Great to hear that you can start a new stim cycle and hope it ends in a BFP!!! When I completed my first IVF cycle and it was a BFN I wanted to get straight into another stim cycle but my FS advised against it. In a way the time off has allowed me to think about the first cycle and formulate a new strategy for the next cycle. Plus I wanted some time off during x-mas to enjoy myself and not stress about ttc. So now I am back and more determined!

JBM ~ It’s fantastic to hear that you are feeling much confident with the 2nd IVF cycle. I really believe you need to be positive and relaxed to maximise your chances of conceiving. I was disappointed with the result of my first IVF cycle but I have had considerable time to reflect and think about what to do better or differently for the next cycle. Like you I have seen a Naturopath as mentioned earlier and this Saturday I have booked in for my first acupuncture appointment. I believe a major contributor of not being able to conceive is due to stress. I have tried to tackle that by doing Yoga once a week, organised a cleaner to do my house work , cut down my work hours (I used to work 12 hour days sometimes 6 days a week) and I try not to stress over the little things. I have stopped drinking alcohol and coffee!! So like you I am feeling pretty confident about my 2nd IVF cycle and I guess time will tell.

Hello to everyone else I might have missed....

AFM – day 3 – started puregin injections today – yippee. Can’t believe I would be happy stabbing myself again but glad to know that I am now on my way. First scan is next Monday.