Well my period decided to come earlier than usual this month, it was due around Wednesday/Thursday but came today instead!
So freaking out a bit this morning that we were going to miss our chance this month because I wasn't due to see the nurse & accounts department until Friday - meaning I would be too late to start the treatment this month.
However after a quick phone call to our IVF clinic I was able to change the appointments to see the nurse tomorrow and accounts department today :)
We also had our counselling session today and to be honest neither of us were looking forward to it.
I will be honest and say that we didn't come away from it any more knowledgeable or prepared and if it were optional instead of mandatory we would not have done it.
Everything that was explained to us were things we already knew.
Before deciding the IVF was the path for us we made sure we were well informed and knew what was involved.
We did however sign the legal forms of what to do with any left over eggs or sperm that we do not use, we have chosen to donate them for medical research.
We also had to make the decision on what we want the other to do with any left over Embryos' should one of us pass away, we both chose to allow the other to use them.
Overall for us I wouldn't say this session was helpful, that's probably because there was no new information for us but it is good to know that we can access the counselors at any time should we feel we need some extra support.
After the counselling session we had our appointment with the accounts department, where we went through the fees and payment options.
We have now payed for the full IVF cycle, that was a bit of a relief to get that out of the way.
Tomorrow I have the appointment with the nurse where she will talk me through everything I have to do, starting with injections on Wednesday and a scan next week.
There is going to be a lot of information to take in but I think I'm ready for it, I guess too bad if I'm not ready because this is happening....and happening NOW! :)
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thats great news they could accomodate you and get all your appoitments done early, now im sure there will be a lot of crossed fingers & toes out there. With your last post, your right i lost our lil girl at 4 months, so three months sometimes isnt a milestone,tell those who love and have supported you and they will be the easiest to explain if anything were to happen. I made the mistake of telling everyone which was very hard to tell everyone individually for months when they asked how things were progressing! It was hard, and i wish i had kept to family at least for a few months! I have a good feeling it will all go fantastically and everything will be crossed all month long for you XXXX Siobhan
ReplyDeletei have absoulutely EVERYTHING crossed for u the whole journey jodes.... HUGS
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Jodes!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you were able to move your appointment forward and not have to miss this cycle.
I have everything crossed for you <3
P.S not a crazy stalker, I'm from maternal :)