So after TTC for DC2 for getting on for 3 years, much prodding probing, 6 rounds of Clomid it would seem 'unexplained' secondary infertility is now very likely explained by my fibroids and endometriosis. I'm now coming to terms with IVF probably being our only option if we want a 2nd child. I'm also 37 so time is ticking by.
But as I've been in denial I've realised I don't really have a clue about IVF. Where is the best place to start? I can Google all day and not really know any more. My NHS consultant said she could refer us if still not pregnant at next appointment - in July. But I'm impatient, I'll be 38 by then.
The first thing DH asks is "How much does it cost?" my guestimate is about £15k, but I don't really know why!
We live in the South East, are there local clinics in the Home Counties or are the clinics mostly in London?
How do you choose a clinic?
I'm also wondering about if it's right going down the IVF route when I have a gorgeous little 3 year old already. I feel very torn. Shouldn't I be happy we've got him? There's loads of advantages to only one child. Is it fair to spend all the money we could borrow (we don't have that sort of money sitting about!) and then be skint paying it off just to attempt for a 2nd child? Any experiences?
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Lazyafternoon · 01/02/2017 14:32
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