Bitter sweet moment- we're being referred for ICSI...
Hi ladies,
For those of you who were following last week I was gutted when I left my appointment having been told although achieving pregnancy naturally wasn't impossible ICSI was almost inevitable for us but that my PCT wouldn't fund us until I was 30 (20 months time) so no more could be done at that time for us.
But I had suspicions the wrong PCT had been checked and it had! Ichecked out the guidelines (with your help) and it seemed like we'd be eligible, I was just waiting on the consultant to confirm this.
Today he has, he feels we ARE eligiable and WILL be referring us , just got to sign some paperwork that he'll then send with all my notes to the PCT who'll then hopefully give the go ahead to our chosen hospital (who don't have much of a waiting list )
I'm not sure how long all this admin will take but I'm hopeful for the earlier half of 2010 for our first cycle of two....
Thanks for all the help, support and advice thus far, you've kept me (fairly) sane and I'm so grateful.
I may change by mind but I'm tempted to put the CBFM in the back of my drawer and put TTC to the back of my mind until the ICSI can start... not that I've given up hope of it happening naturally but that, that approach may even help but either way I can focus my energies on something else before the IVF journey begins and give my heart and mind a wee rest.
~OP xx
For those of you who were following last week I was gutted when I left my appointment having been told although achieving pregnancy naturally wasn't impossible ICSI was almost inevitable for us but that my PCT wouldn't fund us until I was 30 (20 months time) so no more could be done at that time for us.
But I had suspicions the wrong PCT had been checked and it had! Ichecked out the guidelines (with your help) and it seemed like we'd be eligible, I was just waiting on the consultant to confirm this.
Today he has, he feels we ARE eligiable and WILL be referring us , just got to sign some paperwork that he'll then send with all my notes to the PCT who'll then hopefully give the go ahead to our chosen hospital (who don't have much of a waiting list )
I'm not sure how long all this admin will take but I'm hopeful for the earlier half of 2010 for our first cycle of two....
Thanks for all the help, support and advice thus far, you've kept me (fairly) sane and I'm so grateful.
I may change by mind but I'm tempted to put the CBFM in the back of my drawer and put TTC to the back of my mind until the ICSI can start... not that I've given up hope of it happening naturally but that, that approach may even help but either way I can focus my energies on something else before the IVF journey begins and give my heart and mind a wee rest.
~OP xx
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I know what you mean about the referal feeling bittersweet - no girl dreams of their child being created with the intervention of fertility specialists - but it is fantastic that these opportunities are available to us and you have a timeframe to work with.
Along with others on the board, I start IVF/ICSI in the new year. I feel 2010 is going to be a great year for BFPs on this board. There is goign to be a whole gaggle of us who can support each other and cyber cheer as we graduate across to PG.
Re what to do now - only you can decide. Myself, I put my CBFM into temporary hibernation in June, and I haven't really missed it. I have focussed instead on the healthy living part.
xx
I'm really pleased that things are moving for you now. Personally I would hide the cbfm and take it easy for a bit, you never know if you take the stress out of it you may even create your own little miracle before the ICSI even starts! x
I'll be with you in the New Year - new year, new babies! That's is now my slogan!!!
Good luck hun and I am over the moon for you.
xxx
oh really like the new year new baby slogan!!
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Wishing you lots of luck
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I'll keep everything crossed for you and I agree that 2010 is going to be off to a bumper start with lots of BFPs!!
S xx
I have everything crossed for an early 2010 bfp you deserve it so so much. xxx
I was thinking of you this morning so thought I'd come and track you down to see how you got on at the hospital.
You've certainly had a busy week, well done for looking into things further, I'm delighted for you at the results of your investigative work!
Whilst I'm sorry you have been referred, I'm also really pleased for you that something is now happening. You've had a really tough year of it and I think your heart (and mind!) could do with a little rest as you say. Hey, you never know.... Roll on 2010 and the first appointment!
Sending you the biggest hugs honey. You so deserve this and like the others, I can't wait to hear of your bfp post. I've said it so many times before, but it's meant from the bottom of my heart.
Much, much love, Tipi. xxxxxx
Your kind words mean so much xx
NewMrsB- You've been there from the start.... makes me realise how long I've been TTC!!!! Nice to know though that there will be some very genuinely excited girls when I FINALLY make that BFP announcement. Thanks for checking in even though you've had your beautiful girl, not everyone would but you've never forgotten your first pals xx
Sanguine- i wish you and so many others couldn't echo these feelings so well, I wouldn't wish it on anyone but know that our time will come.
Thank you for your words and best of luck to you too xx
So sorry I havent replied earlier I havent been on much. That is great news about the ICSI hun so glad you dug a little deeper.
I think a casual break is a good idea, we stopped ttc after our 3rd mmc in Aug as were undergoing tests for recurrent mc & we are due to get part of our results on Tues the break has done so much for us & my state of mind is in a much better place for the road ahead.
Keeping everything crossed that you get on the list soon & your wait for a bfp will soon be over. xxxx
Wanted to say I am so glad something is happening for you. I hope it is successful. Try to relax a little in the time between now and when it starts, you have something positive to look forward to, but it may still take it out of you. Just enjoy Christmas!
Wishing you lots and lots of luck. xx
Miss I