The Fertility Show.......for those who were interested!

[Aleelilook]

So I went with my best friend and saw a couple of talks, which were chaired by Jessica Hepburn who is always fab. It was good to not feel so isolated. I also had a chat with a couple of nutritionists, but for me going into round 7, now using donor eggs, with a womb that is pretty toxic the people on the stands couldn’t tell me what my clinic haven’t already said, but they were very kind and empathic. It was also interesting talking to people about next steps, surrogacy, adoption etc. (Although I’m not there yet) But emotionally draining, I think I need a lie down!

And the bonus was I got a free stress ball sperm!😂😂

[Hidden]

Sometimes a bit of kindness and empathy is exactly what we need. Glad you enjoyed it.

What's with the sperm stress ball? Sounds lovely! lol. can you upload a pic on here? might cheer us all up xx

[Aleelilook in reply to Hidden]

😂😂 I will!!!! Xx

[Hidden in reply to Aleelilook]

lol xx

[Tugsgirl]

It’s nice to know that they backed your clinic up so at least it sounds like they’re trying everything. Thanks for letting us know what it was about xx

[Aleelilook in reply to Tugsgirl]

Yeah that was definitely positive, I feel we are doing what we can, still couldn’t find anyone to sell me a magic cure all pill though! Xx

[Abaco]

Really Interesting to hear thank you very much for posting, can I ask, if you don't mind, what they have advised dietary wise. I always think this has been a problem for me and have decided to cut out wheat and dairy and have a low GI low inflammatory diet. Just trying to throw everything at it,it's our third time with donor eggs and we're currently in the dreaded 2WW, all the best to you xxx

[Aleelilook in reply to Abaco]

Oh god fingers crossed for you, so hard xx really she just said omega 3, vitamin D and folic acid were the main things, that was to help with the donor side and my NK cells that are pretty evil! Diet wise she didn’t really say much as I didn’t enquire, I feel I’ve done all sorts of mad things, and I’ve lost a lot of my oomph! Xxx

[Abaco in reply to Aleelilook]

Thank you so much! I'm Taking the supplements as my vit D levels were really low. You're right about all the mad things, we just try everything we can to make this work don't we! Xxx

[Aleelilook in reply to Abaco]

Yep definitely, and it’s mad me so bloody potty!! Xxx

[Abaco in reply to Aleelilook]

Yep! Pretty much sums me up too!! X

[runsoncuddles]

You have kept going in the face of all the challenges. You're strong even If it doesn't feel like it. Wishing you well xxx

[Aleelilook in reply to runsoncuddles]

Thank you so much xxx

[Suzannah1985]

Thank you for summarising, sounds like it was a good day. We are just getting ready to head down there. Xx

[Aleelilook in reply to Suzannah1985]

Ah have a nice time! Xx

[jengi]

Hi Allelilook, I went as well. I found it very overwhelming but taken away a lot of useful information. I’m going to listen to these podcasts called the long road to baby: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06nxj...

[Cinderella5 in reply to jengi]

I thought these were pretty good actually. I sent the links onto my mum for a listen too, think it helps get their head around what we're going through!xx