With these tests, you check your own urine for an increase in the luteinizing hormone (LH). Because this is the hormone that tells your ovary to drop the egg, checking for a rise tells you when you're ovulating.  You can find these tests at drug stores, though your doctor might provide you with one, as well. Start testing 11 days after you started your last period. The kit comes with about a week's worth of sticks that you must use to test your urine once a day. You can either hold the stick will you pee on it or pee into a sterile container, then dip the stick in. The test will tell you what color the stick should turn to indicate an increase in the hormone. Another option is having your doctor monitor your ovulation through regularly scheduled appointments. Your doctor will do a transvaginal ultrasound, which lets the doctor see when you are ovulating. Your doctor will be looking for what is called a dominant follicle. This is a cyst on the ovary that is large enough for an egg to develop inside of.  For this test, you may need an injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). This drug can help you ovulate, so that you can be inseminated at the correct time. Once you show you are ovulating or about to ovulate, it's time to schedule your appointment. Your doctor should have already let you know how and when to schedule your appointment following ovulation. If you're being impregnated with your partner's sperm, he's going to need to come into the clinic and be able to produce on command. If you're not using your partner's sperm, the clinic should have the sperm you've chosen ready when you're ready. Sperm is usually chosen from a sperm bank and they will send the sperm directly to the clinic.  After your partner produces sperm, it will need to be "washed." Basically, they are separating the best sperm from the dead sperm, as well as washing off the seminal fluid, which shouldn't go directly into the uterus. Some women experience cramping and/or spotting after the procedure is over, which quickly lessens or goes away completely. Some women may continue to experience mild cramping for a day or two after the procedure along with some light vaginal spotting. Try to relax and take it easy the day of the IUI.  You can go about your usual activities the day after the IUI.

Summary: Use an at-home ovulation monitoring kit. Consider letting your doctor monitor you, as well. Schedule your appointment. Don't forget the sperm. Expect some cramping and spotting.


or cupcakes. Cake is always a surefire hit, especially with younger crowds. Buy a cake mix from the store for an easy dessert, or try making one from scratch. Make your cake on the day of the party to ensure it stays fresh.  Buy or make frosting, or top a plain vanilla cake with fresh fruit. Offer ice cream on the side. Choose a seasonal fruit for a pie that suits any time of year. Pies are best when served fresh, so make yours on the day of the party, if possible.   Apple pie and pumpkin pie are great choices for fall or winter parties.  For summer and spring, choose a lighter filling for your pie, like peach, lemon meringue or key lime. Cookies are great for parties with both kids and adults and are especially appropriate for big parties, since you can bake up large batches of them. Classic cookies like chocolate chip or sugar, are failsafe dessert options.  Make your cookies a day in advance to save time on the day of the party. Store them in a resealable bag to ensure they stay fresh. For that gooey, just-out-of-the-oven taste, warm a plate of cookies up for 5-10 seconds in the microwave before serving. This is a great option for busy hosts who don’t have time to whip up a dessert while cooking dinner. Offer chocolate and vanilla flavors and make sure you have chocolate sauce on hand. Buy extra toppings and have a do-it-yourself sundae bar. Offer chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, sprinkles, whipped cream, and fruit, such as bananas or strawberries. Set your ingredients on the table and let guests serve themselves!

Summary: Bake a cake Bake a pie. Bake cookies. Serve ice cream.


You’ll need a confirmation of enrollment in order to apply for a student visa. Once you’ve enrolled at a university, they’ll send you a written confirmation, which you’ll include in your visa application. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to show proof of your English proficiency. Acceptable tests include the International English Language Testing System and the TOEFL paper or internet tests. The minimum score for the International English Language Testing System is 5.5. The minimum score for the TOEFL paper-based test is 527. For the TOEFL internet-based test, the minimum score is 46. The financial capacity requirement is a unique hoop you’ll need to jump through in order to obtain a student visa. You’ll need to provide documents that prove you can support yourself for 12 months or, for shorter courses, the duration of your stay. Example documents include bank statements, income statements, university financial aid statements, tax returns, and credit history.  As of February 2018, you’ll need to provide proof of funds to cover $2,000 for 1-way airfare back to your nation, tuition, and $20,290 for living costs. Student loans and scholarships count, so include any financial aid you’ve been awarded. If your parents are helping you pay for your education, provide information about their income. Provide as much documentation as possible in your visa application. The more evidence you provide, the better your chances of obtaining a visa. International students are required to purchase health insurance from an Australian health fund, such as Australian Health Management or BUPA Australia. Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) packages cost around $400 to $500 (AUD) per year for individuals. You must submit the application for a student visa (subclass 500) and digital copies of all documents via your ImmiAccount at https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login. To create an ImmiAccount, select “Individual, and enter your information, including a valid email address. Use the document checklist to find out the specific requirements for your country of origin: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud. Log into your ImmiAccount and select student visa (subclass 500). Fill out the application form and upload scanned copies of your documents when prompted. While requirements vary, you’ll most likely need:  Certified copies of your passport, birth certificate, and driver’s license. Confirmation of enrollment Evidence of health insurance Resume or C.V. Proof of financial capacity Proof of English proficiency (if applicable) You may also need to provide a medical certificate or proof of vaccinations. You’ll need to pay a fee of at least $560 (AUD) when you file your application. You can by through your ImmiAccount by credit or debit card or through Paypal. Processing times vary, but you can track your application’s progress through your ImmiAccount. If your visa application is approved, you’ll receive your visa number and information about your visa grant, or your visa’s duration.  You might be notified that you need to submit additional documents. If you think there’s a problem with your application, contact your local Australian embassy or consulate, or visit the visa support webpage at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa.
Summary: Apply for a visa after you’ve enrolled at a university. Meet English language requirements to get a student visa. Provide evidence of your financial capacity. Obtain health insurance for overseas students. Create an ImmiAccount. Fill out the application and submit your required documents. Pay the application fee. Allow at least 4 to 8 weeks for the application to be processed.