THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOING PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT

When making the decision to delve into the world of IVF, you need to decide between going private or government. Having not yet embarked upon this path, how do you know which to choose?The overall process is the same but within this process; there are a few fundamental differences. It can be seen as a […]

MOVING INTO SURROGACY

Perhaps you have tried IVF a couple of times, even using an egg donor once or twice. Maybe you’re in your 40’s. These are all reasons to start thinking about moving into surrogacy.It is another hard step to take but you need to look at your options and the benefits with each new phase you […]

#IVF: YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Your gut health has a crucial role in your ability to fall pregnant – be it naturally or with aided facilitation. This is a much-overlooked area when going through infertility treatment. Yet, it’s the critical key to unlocking the opportunity of falling pregnant. Following 5 years of In Vitro fertilisation, I got in contact with […]

#IVF LIFE’S HOLDING PATTERN

When you’re going through infertility and #IVF treatments, not only are your emotions high, your energy levels low, which leaves you without the will to take on anything new let alone change anything in your life. You never know what part of the fertility treatment process you may be in and the associated timing of […]

#IVF: LETTING PEOPLE IN

How do you share your journey? This is a hard one. You’ll probably find that you move through different phases of what you want to share, who you want to share it with, and what you want from others and when. It can leave you feeling quite alone. How do you navigate this crazy space?There […]

NOT SURE YOUR PARTNER WANTS A BABY

A man that has kids is probably reluctant to have more kids, especially if it’s the 2nd time around.He may even kick his feet in and say an outright no.You have 2 choices Stay and hope he changes his mind Get on with having a child of your own That feeling of needing to have a […]

#IVF : STUPID THINGS PEOPLE SAY

You’ll be okay Think of something positive Look on the bright side I don’t know what you’re getting so upset for Maybe you should just face that you aren’t meant t have a child Just try relax! (This is a corker and crops up just at the important stages of the process like waiting for […]

#IVF : CHOOSING A SIBLINGS EGG OR EGG DONOR

Medical results have shown that your body will probably accept a family member’s eggs more easily. When choosing whose eggs to use, a family member’s or a third party Egg Donor Agency – it seems like a no-brainer decision. A family member’s eggs would be a lot easier and a cheaper route to go with […]

#IVF : THE PAIN OF A NEGATIVE RESULT

When you hear the news and they tell you that the result is a negative, it feels so unreal. You keep thinking that they should redo the blood test. The reality, is that you aren’t pregnant. It hasn’t worked. The pain, the pain, the pain. Everything for nothing. All that hope, all that you went […]

#IVF: HOW TO CHOOSE AN EGG DONOR

There are a few scenario’s that could lead you to require using an egg from an egg donor. If you find yourself in this position, here are some pointers you may find useful. Some scenario’s where you might consider an egg donor could include: Age – if you’re in your 40’s (maybe late 30’s), have […]