Day 2

Thank goodness for long weekends! I've had such a busy morning today, I am so glad I decided to take the day off! I went into the clinic this morning to pick up my drugs and do my annual HIV/HEP blood screen done (apparently you need to repeat them each year). I had a grumble to the nurse as once again I am not happy with the dosage I am on - only 100iu Puregon each day. I have asked the nurse to speak to my dr to up it to 150, hopefully I win that battle.

I am willing to do whatever it takes this cycle. I know fertility clinics are conservative by nature but they have to understand that I am at the point where it is time to take risks. I am willing to risk one week of physical pain (potential OHSS) against the months and possibly years of depression and emotional anguish of having a cancelled cycle, or not having any embryos to transfer. Some people get it, some people don't. But that is the point I am at. I don't say it lightly - I remember what OHSS was like and I don't want to get it. But I am willing to take the risk, and that is my decision to make.

While I was waiting to do my blood test, the scientific director of the clinic popped in and introduced himself to me, offering his assistance where he can, and also asked if I was interested in participating in a study during my treatment. I am all for research, so I am now participating in a study that examines the link between infertility, infertility treatment, stress

And in other related news, we got a letter from Adoption Services stating that they have determined Murray to be 'fit to adopt'! So a year after we initially had our medical reports done, they have worked all the mess out and we can proceed to assessment when we are ready. Well except the slight hiccup that because it has been over 12 months since I did my medical report, it is out of date and they want me to do another one. We have decided to just hold off for the moment until we know the outcome of this IVF cycle, and then I will do the medical and we will decide whether we are ready to start the assessment process.

All in all, a productive day! Murray and I are headed down south for the weekend, not for a romantic getaway, but for a weekend packed with sport! It's State Youth Games which is where a bunch of young people from churches across the state get together to play sport, mingle and worship! I went for the first time last year and this year I am the church organiser which has been nuts but lots of fun as well. My itinerary this year involves ultimate frisbee, touch rugby, bocce and mixed netball - a rather eclectic mix I admit. My only concern is how COLD it is going to be. I guess winter well and truly has arrived!