Section 00
Welcome
Why we built this guide, and what it will give you.
- How the two halves work together
- Where to start if you're mid-cycle
73 pages · 12 sections · 11 worksheets
What's inside the guide
Part one is the companion guide — read it start to finish now, then open the section you're living through later. Part two is the workbook: pages you fill in and reuse every cycle.
Part one — Companion guide
Section 01
Our journey
Two cycles. Five failed embryos. The clarity we found.
- Six lessons we paid for in time
- Why the first cycle is often diagnostic
Section 02
IVF basics explained
What actually happens at each stage, in plain language.
- Every stage from stimulation to transfer
- Why dates always shift
- Success rates by age, honestly
Section 03
Hidden stressors
The costs, confusions and add-ons nobody warns you about.
- Which treatments are essential and which are optional
- The golden question to ask about any add-on
- Costs that appear after the headline price
Section 04
The emotional journey
What to expect, and how to cope with it.
- The emotional stages nearly every couple moves through
- Gentle scripts for family and friends
- Protecting the relationship through a cycle
Section 05
IVF around the world
How IVF works in different countries, and why Turkey.
- Cost and regulation compared across countries
- Four honest reasons people travel
- Questions to ask any Turkish clinic
Section 06
Real stories from parents
Four journeys. One lesson each.
- Different diagnoses, different routes
- What each family would do differently
Section 07
Your roadmap to clarity
From overwhelm to confidence: a practical framework.
- Five rules to carry with you
- How to prepare for every appointment
Section 08
Resources, FAQs & jargon
Everything you need at your fingertips.
- Sixty-plus terms in plain English
- The questions people ask most
Section 09
The injections
Everything nobody told you, but everyone needs.
- Building a routine you can actually keep
- What to do if a dose is missed
- Storage, sharps bins and travelling
Section 10
Your body during IVF
What to expect physically, and what is normal.
- Bloating, pain and side effects
- Warning signs that need a phone call
Section 11
Lifestyle during IVF
Evidence vs. myth: food, alcohol, exercise, rest.
- What the evidence actually supports
- What you can stop worrying about
Section 12
What nobody tells you
Honest, unfiltered answers to the questions you avoid.
- The things people only say in private
- How to think about going again
Part two — The workbook
W1
Clinic comparison
Compare up to three clinics side by side
W2
IVF budget planner
Plan every cost, including the hidden ones
W3
Add-on decision worksheet
Evidence first, emotions second
W4
Partner communication contract
Align expectations before treatment begins
W5
Emotional coping plan
Build your support system before you need it
W6
Two-week wait planner
The hardest two weeks, planned deliberately
W7
Medication tracker
Never miss a dose
W8
Questions for the doctor
Fill this in before every appointment
W9
Embryo tracking log
From retrieval to transfer
W10
Jargon quick-reference
Carry this to every appointment
W11
"What if" planning sheet
Think through difficult scenarios in advance
Everything included
- 73-page PDF, formatted for phone, tablet and print
- Twelve sections in plain language: basics, injections, body, lifestyle and more
- Eleven fill-in worksheets you can print and reuse every cycle
- Sixty-plus pieces of IVF jargon translated into plain English
- Four real family stories, each with one hard-won lesson
- Honest guidance on costs, add-ons and treatment abroad
- Free updates whenever the guide is revised
Not sure yet? Read a few of the free answers first — they're written in the same voice as the guide.
Ready when you are
The Simple IVF Guide walks you through a full cycle in plain English: the appointments, the injections, the lab calls, the money and the waiting.
