Thanks Helen, sorry but am just confused about something. Are you saying you can actually get endo from an infection or the infection could flare up existing endo? I have never had a problem with that in the past... just need clarification. I will be seeing my FS soon so will have a chat to him about the possibility of doing a laparoscopy to be sure there is nothing going on in there. If it turns out I'm not pg this month, I want to speak to him about IUI for next cycle anyway - I'm so over my cycle being this unpredictable and I want to do whatever it takes now. Hmm sounds like IC came first for you if U/S showed shortening of the cervix. Will you be getting a stitch for this pregnancy or are they just going to monitor you more closely? I know what you mean about following your instinct... I didn't want to seem to neurotic and pushy with my OB and trusted that he knew what was best for me. I was embarrassed to ask for more scans when I knew something wasn't right. There will be absolutely no stopping me next time that's for sure.