Egg Pick Up Day

Well today marks the end of a fairly easy process for us. As there is a chance I may become post menopausal after chemo, we were advised to ensure that we cover all bases for having children a little further down the track; something which I recommend all women think about seriously. I have learnt that as a 35 year old, the natural birth rate for me was only 29%! So we are pleased to have gone through the process (it is very easy compared to surgery!).

We have completed a long week of self injections - up to three per day, so I can now say that I have well and truly conquered my needle phobia! I was so excited to complete my final injections and my poor tummy is very bruised; but aside from that, it's a small price to pay and we are now guaranteed of being able to have children.....(and I have completely surprised myself as on day one of self injections, I thought I was going to pass out!)

We had a great team looking after us at Queensland Fertility Group and we had quite a few laughs with our excellent specialist; who was an absolute crack up..... I won't go into details of that but he came out with some hilarious comments!!! In addition though, they have been extremely kind and caring, so they have made it as easy as possible for us.

I also heard late yesterday that chemo will now start on Friday afternoon.... so we have one extra day to prepare ourselves!