I made a post detailing our TTC journey so far but at the time we weren't sure what route we were going down next.
We are now at the next stage and are just counting down the days until we can start the process!
After initial tests and discussions with a fertility specialist, we have decided to have IVF with ICSI using donor sperm and are going to purchase a multi cycle plan with Access Fertility which takes a lot of the pressure off us. There is obviously still a chance that IVF won't work after 2 tries but, knowing that we have paid for a second go, it definitely makes that first attempt less stressful.
I have had all of the initial tests that I need - AMH, general blood tests, HSG, cervical smear, weight. I need to have an updated antral follicle count at start of September and we are going to ask what steps we need to take to be able to start IVF after that. If possible we would like to start in time for my next cycle at the end of September.
I'm so excited and anxious to start because it feels like we have been waiting for so long. It has been a sad, heartbreaking few years and I just want for us to be able to take the next step. We have a list of baby names already!
The main thing we would need to do after a successful cycle (and at a safe point in pregnancy) is create a room for the baby. I would love for us to put a double bed and cot in the front bedroom but we have a new wardrobe and drawers in there so it depends where everything would fit. If we can make it fit I would love to use it! Our current bedroom is the attic so at some point during pregnancy and once we have a baby we would have to move rooms no matter what so that would be the next big challenge.
I'm going to update this blog once we know when we can start IVF. We will also be filming our experience for home videos and uploading some onto our YouTube channel.
