Kidney Patient Guide

Hi.

I know it's Christmas Day but I have just come across this thread online. My kidney check up was only two days ago. My gfr is 36 and creatinine is 150 but my consultant is advising not to try for a baby until after a transplant yet my gfr doesnt seem to decrease, so it could be years until my transplant. I am considering trying and seeing what happens. I saw the post which seems interesting from Mandy about a clinic for people with renal failure for advice on trying for a baby. Would I need to be referred by my consultant?
Thankyou
Merry christmas

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