Whilst we haven't been incredibly active on the blog in the past 4-6 weeks, we have been busy preparing for our next IVF cycle. The next cycle will be a natural frozen embryo transfer where there are no drugs taken in the first 2 weeks and then drug support in the luteal phase following transfer of our two remaining embryos.
Like baking a cake, making a baby can require all sorts of preparation. During the past month or so I have had a Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy which uncovered a few problems which may have reduced our chances of success. The right fallopian tube is blocked, there was some endometriosis and adhesions and the cervix was difficult to dilate up, but they got there in the end. For us the frustrating part is that this wasn't discovered earlier. The downside to being a same sex couple accessing IVF is that it is generally assumed your are fertile until proven otherwise which can be a costly exercise. We have also visited the clinic psychologist to help process how we were feeling about the failed cycle and how to mentally prepare for what happens next. Anyhoooooo, hopefully our preparation and perseverance will provide the results we are hoping for.
In addition, we have taken the complete superstitious route and removed all things baby from the house, got ourselves a parsley plant for the boudoire (meant to help with fertility apparently) and are happy to hear of any other old wives tales which may be helpful. So now it is a matter of pre-heating the oven while we wait for our specialist to return from a month's holiday and for my period to arrive.
