Get A Life: His & Hers Survival Guide to IVF

by Rosie Bray

Overview

Richard and Rosie started trying to conceive after five years of being together but, two and a half years and countless prenatal vitamins and ovulation kits later, there hadn't been even a phantom pregnancy. So began their adventure into IVF, via blood tests, sperm tests, injections and probes, becoming involuntary experts on embryology through failure, despair, persistence and success.

After 4 years, 3 different clinics, 2 positive pregnancy tests and 1 miscarriage, they finally had a successful pregnancy.

GET A LIFE is the perfect down-to-earth guide for anyone thinking of embarking on fertility treatment. It's two books in one, a book of advice for women and a survival guide for men, each chapter mirrored but with very different experience and advice. IVF is terrifying, awful and extraordinary in equal measures for both partners.

GET A LIFE shares Richard and Rosie's ride on the fertility roller coaster, bringing you the funny, emotional and physical sides of IVF. It is an invaluable guide from both perspectives on how to get through the process in one piece.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409155027
Publisher:	Orion Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/24/2017
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	614,577
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Richard Mackney is a journalist and broadcaster, and was a reporter on ITV's GMTV. He is now a freelance writer and producer. He and his wife Rose Bray - a TV producer - started trying to conceive after five years of being together but, two and a half years and countless prenatal vitamins and ovulation kits later, there hadn't been even a phantom pregnancy. As difficult as it was to face, they knew something was wrong and they needed to get help. So began their adventure in IVF, via blood tests, sperm tests, injections and probes, becoming involuntary experts on embryology through failure, despair, persistence and success. They now have a daughter, Molly.
Richard's Twitter is @themackney and Rosie's can be found at @rosiebray

Editorial Reviews

I wish this book had been around when we were starting IVF. It brilliantly takes the mystery out of IVF, it's a must read if you are about to embark on the journey.—Gabby Logan

This is an essential read for all couples embarking on any fertility investigation or treatment and should be in every fertility waiting room.—Dr James Nicopoullos, Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist in Reproductive Medicine, Lister Fertility Clinic

From the Publisher

11/01/2017
In this hilarious, though at times heartbreaking, guide to one couple's incredibly complicated fertility/infertility journey through IVF, UK-based freelance writer Mackney and TV producer Bray share the journey of undergoing IVF (three times) in order to have a baby. With occasional insights and advice from reproductive medicine expert and gynecologist James Nicopoullos, this book shares a lot of Bray's experience and emotions yet includes Mackney's perspective as well. Although there are other IVF guides, the personal feel (complete with humor, compassion, mistakes, confessions, and occasional crude language), along with the expertise, makes this a great resource that provides reassurance throughout. Though there are some UK-specific references (the National Health Service, English procedures, etc.), would-be parents from any country will find this immensely helpful. VERDICT A wonderful read for anyone going through the IVF process, or those interested in learning more about it.—Cheryl Yanek, Brooklyn

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