Back in September we entered the doctors office at the hospital (not Igor to our relief!) and were given the wonderful news that we were going to be referred for IVF and what's more we qualify for one free round on the NHS (I know it is three rounds in some counties but I am not about to complain)! Well, I wanted to cry with joy and was even more excited to be told that we could possibly get started in as soon as three months!
So now I'm feeling excited and a bit nervous but mostly excited...things are finally happening!Next Steps
- Research the private clinics in our area to choose our favourite.
- I need to have another blood test between days two and four of my next period (if I am not already pregnant of course...well you have to stay positive!)
Watch this space....
So I came on yesterday. I actually feel like I handled it pretty well this month - for a change! I am not sure if that is because:
- I am doing really well on the whole 'trying to stay positive' thing (unlikely at this point!)
- we are moving forwards on the road to IVF
- whether part of me just didn't expect to be pregnant this month
On the positive side:
- I can stop feeling guilty about the one small bottle of beer I had this month!
- I can gorge on smoked salmon, soft cheese and red wine for at least a week without worrying I am harming my unborn child
- I wont be seven months pregnant at my wedding (not sure if this is positive or not?)
- I know I haven't reached the menopause!
