One step backwards, two steps forwards!

The meeting happened, and they have a plan.

Karen phoned me as promised even though it was late in her day. I'm sure it's more appealing to work late when you are giving more positive news than like the last phonecall she made to me!

They will start the IVF side of things as soon as possible, before my levels get any lower. The resulting embryos (assuming there are some) will then be frozen until the PGD test has been developed. We will have to fund this ourselves, and freezing embryos does reduce chances of success a little, but it's possibly better than to risk my Ovarian reserve being lower in a years time.

So the AMH level is still an issue, but at least we're getting a shot at it.

Feeling relieved and slightly unprepared! This bit wasn't supposed to be happening yet. No idea what to expect or what drugs are involved.

Next step is to speak to hubby, check we're happy to fund the extra (no brainer, he said as much too!) and then make an appointment to see an IVF consultant. I could start treatment on my next cycle, which would be around 23rd December.

Potentially huge setback

Just had a call from Karen Fordham. Looks like my biggest fear may have come true. I've waited so long for the funding, I might have waited too long.

My blood test results are back already. Nice of Karen to call so late in the day, it was 7:30 pm and she was still working!

Results were:

E2: 152 ... Fine
FSH: 6 ... Fine (needs to be less than 9)
AMH: 2 ... NOT fine, ideally should be 10

Seems this could be a potential show stopper. I feel a bit sick, just the injustice of it. Still, they haven't said no, yet. The biggest problem is that the PGD test takes months, possibly a year, so if my level is low now, it's likely to be even lower at treatment start time. There's a meeting next Tuesday evening, my case will be discussed then to see if there's anything can be done.

So now we wait a few days, feeling deflated, but trying not to give up hope.