Hi Deni,

Although DH and I have never completed any IUI cycles, making the decision to start IVF is a pretty daunting one as it is a huge committment , not only financially, but physically, emotionally and realtionship wise.
Like you I am in the 'upper' 30's age bracket and really felt that the time factor was closing in on me.

Having said that, it is not an easy decision to make, however one that you make together as a couple. DH and I have promised ourselves that either one of us can call it off ant any stage if it ever gets too much for us, as it is a joint thing. Even though we have that agreement, every cycle we do (we are just coming up to start our 3rd, so we havent been on it for as long as others) we are eager, excited and ready to go as this time we could get our utopia - a little us.

And that is the motivating factor to make the decision I think - do you want a little one? IF so, you will do whatever you have to in order to have that baby.

Each couple and their circumstances are different, and use different criteria to make their decision on when to start the IVF roller coaster ride. My only advice to you would be to make sure you are ready in yourself and your relationship, and stop worrying about the age thing - it is just a number after all!!

I wish you and your DH much luck and successs in this journey and hope that it is a short one for you both.

Cheers .... Fi