Never ending waiting lists...

[aamiller405]

So we were told our next appointment would be in September.. obviously it wasnt in September. So I rang today and was told it would be another 2 to 3 months at least!

By this stage weve been in the system for 2 years and we still dont even know if my husband has viable sperm ( he has azoospermia but were hoping they can extract sperm)

Now were on to more and more waiting.. and I stopped drinking alcohol, caffeine etc in preparation because I was told at one stage we were about 3 months away from starting IVF.. but its already been 4 months and were not even close.

So not only am I super dissappointed about waiting but I also really miss having a wee drink but knowing my luck as soon as I would have a night out wed end up moving on faster and Id feel super guilty that I might have compromised my chances of successful IVF.

Just having a bad day and needed to rant.. just so dissappointed that we seem to be spending all this time waiting and getting nowhere!

[genten]

The waiting! It does seem never ending. DH and I had a long wait too.

It's no help now but once you get going, time flies by.

I say there's not harm in you having a night out now and enjoying yourself whilst you wait to start treatment.

I'm with NHS and each time you call my clinic for treatment even after all tests are complete, there is still a wait for your teach appointment and then actually being accepted to start.

Xxx

[Tugsgirl]

I would stop depriving yourself completely. Honestly the odd glass of wine and a cup of tea or coffee a day won’t hurt your chances. We all start off like that and make ourselves miserable in the process. I know it’s hard but you have to remember to live a little in between. I really hope things start happening for you soon xx

[Dunla]

The waiting times for the RFC in the Royal are awful. I know how frustrating it is to be stuck in the system and feel like you’re getting nowhere.

I see from your more recent post that you’re considering a private cycle in the mean time. We did this too.

One thing to keep in mind maybe, the consultant at our local hospital who referred us to the RFC gave us some great advice which was to have as many of your investigations as possible on the NHS. Not sure what stage you’re at but maybe it’s something to keep in mind as everything is so expensive xx

[aamiller405 in reply to Dunla]

Thanks for youre reply.. yeah my parents have offered to fund a private cycle after I was then told yesterday by the RFC that wed have another 15 plus months to wait. Weve had most of our investigations at this point. Were now onto needing surgical sperm retrieval and ICSI. It is crazy expensive but my parents are insisting theyll cover it.. so relieved that we can finally make progress xo

[Dunla in reply to aamiller405]

That’s great to hear your parents are able to help you out. Such a relief for you to be able to move forward in a positive way now. Very best of luck xx

[aamiller405 in reply to Dunla]

thank you and same to you xo