Thankfully, the analysis of Jon's sperm as done at Cardiff proved that they are indeed worthy of some ICSI-style assistance.
It was a bit of a worry, getting that second test done. It's now been 18 months since we started trying for a baby without any luck. If they'd turned around and set that, actually, the sperm weren't quite poor enough quality to justify the NHS paying for our fertility treatment, I'm not sure if I would have coped!
The results were a little different: it seems the shape of the sperm is the only significant problem. Mobility was low, but not low enough on its own to bump us into the treatment category. At Abergavenny, the results had indicated that mobility and shape were both issues. I think the test at IVF Wales is more thorough.
Another step closer, anyway. And proof that our lovely GP did get things right!
