

1 day at a time
The art of waiting. It’s something I have never been very good at. I think it’s the lack of control. I am by nature a planner. I love a...


Mustard seed in a honey sandwich
Today we visited the FA Hamilton clinic to find out if/how many successfully fertilised eggs we have, and receive implantation. It was a...


Managing expectations
It’s funny to look back on how we expected things to be and what the reality is. I’m all about managing expectations, and at some stages...


Distinction
So 10 eggs produced 8 mature enough for ICSI that have all survived the night. So we are looking at a distinction (80%) so far. Only 4...


Harvest
An early start for a quick trip to Hamilton to lay some eggs. Although I was practicing some relaxation techniques, some dodgy driving by...


Feeling full
I have had to lay low the last few days; try not to over exert myself and stay comfortable. I’m so full and uncomfortable – bloated as...


Trigger happy
Blood tests and invasive scans and screening tests on Friday (locally) with a double dose of meds, more on Saturday (in Hamilton) and...


Irrational emotion awareness
I have just returned from my 3-hour round trip for a quick scan. The good news is that my follicle’s are now 12-16mm and I have received...


Pin cushion
Today i have had several blood tests and then a scan to assess how I am as a hen. After having a load of trouble finding my unattached...


Its the little things
Still on Struggle Street. My lovely husband sent a care package from Supportive Way. He is the rock of consistency in our wee family and...