Truth be told, infertility is hard 365 days of the year. But for me anyway, Christmas is probably the hardest time of the whole year, where it is brought home to us even more just how much we want a child of our own. Almost everything about Christmas is geared towards children, from Christmas films… Continue reading Infertility & Christmas
Month: November 2017
Where do we go from here?
Immediately after our miscarriage, whenever I contemplated doing another round of IVF, I felt physically sick. The thought of having to start all over from scratch and go through another cycle of needles, pills, invasive procedures, pain and heartache was more than I could bear. I knew however, as with many things, time would be… Continue reading Where do we go from here?
Pondering a Life of Childlessness (poem)
Maybe we’re the lucky one’s here Now we don’t have to live in fear Of a child coming to harm Or breaking their arm Are we the lucky one’s here? Maybe we’re the lucky one’s here Now we don’t have to endure so near The tantrums and rows Tears and furrowed brows Are we… Continue reading Pondering a Life of Childlessness (poem)
The Hidden Cost of IVF
There’s no doubt about it; IVF can be a very costly experience. The postcode lottery of NHS funded IVF cycles that currently exists in the UK means that depending on where you live, you may only have access to one free round of IVF, two if you’re lucky or now three if you live in… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of IVF
Our Path to Parenthood 