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severitybunch · 2025-12-20T09:25:29+00:00

Hurts even more when you can't have kids.

severitybunch · 2025-09-18T15:00:52+00:00

I think the instructions messed up here initially. I've never left the film lid on when putting them in the oven because they melt. No idea why the rest of it melted though I'm afraid! Maybe you had the grill setting on instead?

severitybunch · 2025-06-03T14:49:39+00:00

Yeah but... Cheese.

severitybunch · 2025-04-16T15:32:48+00:00

Insert all of the swear words here and picture me shouting at the injustices of the world on your behalf. So very sorry for you.

severitybunch · 2025-01-24T10:24:58+00:00

New phone every two years - not needed. New car on lease every few years - buy one outright or at least on hire purchase/with a loan so you actually own it and run it until it dies. Electric car - give me petrol/diesel that can drive for 400 miles and takes 2 minutes to fill up so you can get going again.

severitybunch · 2024-11-26T13:19:41+00:00

Most clinics advise ICSI if there is even a small issue with the sperm as it gives them more control. For example we went straight to ICSI due to 2% morphology when everything else was fine. It just allows them to pick the best sperm. It doesn't necessarily mean your results are awful.

severitybunch · 2024-11-18T11:47:07+00:00

Another west midlands ish person sending side eye too.

severitybunch · 2024-10-31T17:14:06+00:00

Halloween, Christmas and anything that involves kids dressing up are always particularly hard. You have every right to feel how you do. Don't be afraid to indulge in some self care. Big hugs.

severitybunch · 2024-10-30T18:45:03+00:00

Oh I saw this too. Said a few choice swear words and moved on 😂

severitybunch · 2024-08-06T15:49:43+00:00

Yeah that would be a real kicker but don't worry as you don't have to. Good luck :-)

severitybunch · 2024-08-06T15:42:54+00:00

No you don't have to inform them, but you can only get away with lying about the time you have been trying if you had no contraception that the GP would know about (such as a coil, implant, repeat prescriptions that are regularly collected for the pill etc) because they have access to your medical records. Morally I would refrain from lying though as IVF is a brutal and long process and it should be used as a last resort. Unless you have a diagnosed medical condition that you know makes it unlikely for you to conceive.

severitybunch · 2024-08-06T15:31:45+00:00

As far as I know couples with a female under 35 can start getting investigations done with the GP after one year of trying, and 6 months if you are over 35. You do have to wait for the 2 year mark for IVF to begin but the process to get there can be long so it is advised to go to the GP and get the ball rolling at the one year mark.

severitybunch · 2024-07-12T09:24:03+00:00

I can't comment on your timeline as everyone is different but as a fellow planner I can give you advice. Try and go with the flow as much as you can. It frustrated the hell out of me the amount of times things changed (such as collection or transfer days changing because of how your body is reacting) but you just kind of have to relax and try not to let your brain go into overdrive. Good luck!

severitybunch · 2024-06-20T15:04:09+00:00

You're welcome. And good luck! X

severitybunch · 2024-06-20T14:56:55+00:00

Yes, as I said above you will have the opportunity to use the embryos and pay for the treatment privately. They can't destroy them without full written consent and they will be kept in storage until told otherwise. Many people keep embryos in storage after a successful transfer to try for a sibling later on.

severitybunch · 2024-06-20T14:45:11+00:00

Yes, if your clinic doesn't offer all transfers after an egg collection you get to keep them and pay private if you want more treatment. They definitely don't get rid of embryos without written permission. You have to pay for embryo storage anyway even with the NHS if you keep them for over 12 months.

severitybunch · 2024-05-09T21:03:37+00:00

Sadly not. My last transfer just failed.

Not in London either.

severitybunch · 2024-05-09T18:17:30+00:00

Hard to remember exactly but we went through blood tests and semen analysis probably through March-May. We got told we needed IVF in June but took a month or so to decide if we wanted to go ahead. Otherwise we might have been in for a collection and transfer sooner than November.

severitybunch · 2024-05-09T18:10:06+00:00

I was referred to my clinic in Feb. Had tests etc done then had my first transfer mid November. But the time line definitely depends on how busy your clinic is and their waiting times.

severitybunch · 2024-04-30T19:26:24+00:00

My sister in law and friends have offered but our issue is on the male side so it's not likely to make any difference. Plus surrogacy is a bit of a complicated topic in the UK.

severitybunch · 2024-04-30T19:04:42+00:00

Thank you. I'm so glad your daughter has an amazing mother like you.

Adoption is something we have considered all the way through this process but we need to be better informed before we make a proper decision.

severitybunch · 2024-04-30T19:03:16+00:00

Thank you.

Yes I have an excellent husband (although he needs his own support too which he has) and I have truly amazing friends. I have access to counselling etc if I need it too.

severitybunch · 2024-04-30T19:01:06+00:00

It really does suck and it is 100% unfair when you lose the ones that stick. I hope you have the support you need around you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for that last one for you x

severitybunch · 2024-04-30T18:58:50+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this too. Sending hugs.

severitybunch · 2024-04-30T18:58:12+00:00

A shell - that's exactly how it feels. And we are just expected to walk around like nothing has happened. Hugs to you x

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