After 3.5 years of waiting, hoping & being told that this would be the solution, our first IVF cycle has failed. Need to find some strength

'Infertility... is a disease that has massive impact on those suffering from it. On top of all the emotional and physical stress of infertility then you have the unfairness of... theguardian.com/society/2018/j…

Irresponsible Vitality UK deny mental health support if caused by infertility! Ignorant and irresponsible! What can we do? Fertility Network

“I #Scream4IVF because by eliminating funding for IVF on the NHS there is an implication that the right to try for a family is a privilege only affordable by those who can pay. But everyone has the right to try." @my_beehive Sign the #Scream4IVF petition bit.ly/Scream4IVF

One step closer to fair access to IVF funding! We've given in our #Scream4IVF petition that includes over 100,000 signatures for those who are affected by the #postcodelottery. Thank you again to all our supporters, we could not have made it to No.10 without you!

2019: Entering year 5 of trying. Starting to lose the belief that my graduation from infertile to Mummy will ever come 🥀💔

Why do people just want to judge and tell you your feelings are wrong when all you are doing is expressing the pain you are feeling and you just need someone to listen and acknowledge that it’s hard

"If you have a friend who is depressed, know that person needs connection and contact. Don’t be put off if they don’t return your texts or calls" ow.ly/Hmtu50tUsCS

Shocking infographic from the HFEA showing the disparity in access to NHS IVF in the UK in 2017 in comparison to 2012 #FertilityTrends BritFertSoc RoyalCollegeObsGyn

1 in 5 people had to reduce their hours or quit their jobs due to the stress of #Fertility treatment. Natalie from thefertilitypodcast has shared her experience of navigating treatment when working. #TTC proceive.co.uk/new-blog/navig…

Shooting up in the toilets for the second time this week. Not quite sure whether doing it at a wedding was more or less of an effort than Thursday’s go in the office?! The joys of IVF...

The doctor was surprised at the number of eggs collected off the back of the results of my final scan. Having had my tummy turned into a hedgehog on the days leading up to collection, I am really beginning to believe that acupuncture can make a difference!!

Can somebody please explain why so many GPs do not see the point in referring men with poor semen parameters to a urologist but are perfectly happy sending them to see a gynaecologist in an IVF clinic #maleinfertility

'The government should be ashamed that, after 40 years of IVF, it is your postcode and your pay packet, and not... fb.me/1hWvro6Ra

So yesterday was our first IVF appointment. Completely overwhelmed by it all but happy we now have a plan in place and know what’s coming 😀

In conflict with myself... 3 years of waiting & wanting to get to IVF but now faced with it, feeling resentful that it has to be this way

When People Allowed Me to Grieve About My Infertility: goo.gl/pZ4Zaa

Thanks Psychology Today! #NIAW #flipthescript #downthefntubes psychologytoday.com/us/blog/casual… psychologytoday.com/us/blog/casual…

Wise words Professor Benjamin Zephaniah Psychologies ‘Compassion is my core value’. IF would be easier to handle if there was more compassion out there