Just want to say I am overwhelmed by the your replies and although no closer to making a decision
it's fantastic to have this support! I can't imagine having a conversation about this to my family, or even close friends, as DE is a topic which I can barely get my head around, let alone the average fertile couple!!
JenB - forgot to mention my FSH is on the high side around 20-23. I usually get around 7-10 eggs. Fertilisation is no problem and embryos are usually grades 1 or 2. (I still have some grade 2's on ice) So, well I'm pretty much borderline material... Although sometimes I think my docs are just encouraging me to use my own eggs just to bump up their business! Oh and yes, we are paying for this out of our own pockets as neither of us are in our home countries to qualify for NHS or medicare equivalent (Ouch!)
Big J - It's good that you mentioned the all impt 12 week test stage (if I make it to there!) That's a really good way to decide if I have the guts to go through with my own eggs again... BTW - I love that name Josh! Best of luck for a sibling for wee Joshi!
Sonia - Asia huh? It's a wild place but not what you need when starting treatment! I travelled all over Asia for my job. It was a total b*tch when cycling, especially with the new LAG (liquid and gels) restriction and increased security. I carry a letter of approval from my clinic in case I am stopped through customs and pop my medication in a plain envelope so the stewards could refrigerate it when on board the plane. Be careful however, as once a plane I was flying on had no fridge! And the meds froze as the crew had given me dry ice to pack around it! Check with the hotel you are staying at that they have a fridge (most do). Anyway, once you get your head around it, it was no problem travelling (except trying to juggle the appts). And I actually did get pregnant the cycle that I travelled and my meds froze on board the plane! Have fun! Can I ask what part of Asia will you be visiting if you go?
Jen1D - sorry you're feeling so low. I must admit, I found myself crying uncontrollably into my coffee this morning (at Starbucks!) How pathetic of me I thought - but it's good to get it out, and allow yourself to feel miserable for just a while, then move on.
Jen Babes, Kim (where are you?) and Rebecca - Good luck girls!!!
Anna, Gill, Chriss and all you other lovely egg heads, Have a great weekend!
I've decided enough dwelling on me, me, me - Sod it - I'm off to the pub for an early Friday night drink (or three!)
Cheers,
Andrea
DOWN BUT NOT OUT...
4 rollercoaster yrs of IVF using own eggs, then -
1st IVF (DE fresh) Jan 2008 - BFN
2nd IVF (DE frosties) May 2008 - cancelled
.{{{HUGS}}} xxx
, hope that you can get out of the Asia project! xxx
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