**~~Third-Party Reproduction Check-In!!!~~**

2MamazInSeattle

This weekly check-in is for anyone using/considering or who has used a 3rd party method of reproduction, including: Donor egg, donor sperm, embryo adoption, gestation carrier, or surrogate - also Donors, GC's and surrogates as well!

Great check-in last week ladies, and awesome to hear all the responses to the question around how you chose your donor(s). Thanks for participating! If you haven't checked in for a while especially, please check-in! If you have any dates to report (cycle dates, EDDs, etc.) please include those! Thanks

Week of August 5th Check-In!

1. Any news or updates?

2. QOTW: If you had a chance to be in a documentary or reality show, would you? What would your ideal show be like?

And yes, I am hugging myself in the check-in....sigh.

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((Hugs))

2MamazInSeattle – DE/DS FET#1 was July 18, BFP that ended up a c/p at 4w3d

New BFPs & Other Good News!

Liz4Paws - The embies are coming! The embies are coming!!! Finally + congrats!!!

BabyVDM - TWINS?! What! Buried in a check-in! Double congrats to you!!

Lacyj76 - What a great batch of embies you got! Congrats and FX for a + FET!

Happywifemomofone - So glad baby boy is healthy!!! Phew, and YAY!

LittleLady77 – Fresh DE was July 23, wow what a beta (822 at 10dp5dt!)

GoaliesWife123 - Congrats on your first IUI!!

In the TWW!

GoaliesWife123 - IUI#1 on 8/2 - in the TWW! FX for you!

orangemell2012 - DE on 7/7 - in the TWW! Good luck!!

Currently Cycling/Scheduled

sam18iamiam - DS - IUI#2 mid-August

MrsT4 – DE FET#1 – waiting on calendar for late August FET!

Stinkerbell6879 – Fresh DE IVF schedled for 9/2/13!

Lacyj67 – DE IVF#1 ER in July and FET on 9/3/13.

KateBee – Gest. Surrogate – Matched! ET for late Aug/early Sept.!

Meck716 - DS - IUI #1 will be between Aug 28-31.

ArgyleBridge - Egg donor - ET estimated mid-September!

2MamazinSeattle - DE/DS - FET #2 on September 16th.

Waiting to Cycle

BeckyP005 – Fresh DE; waiting for donor availability.

Brooklynesque – DE IVF #1 - Waiting for new calendar after July cancel.

DoublePortion – Embryo Adoption; waiting for availability.

Faithita – DE - On the RE waiting list!

Firesiren – DS – FET planned for fall timeframe.

GetwickMom – Searching for GC - banking frosties due to MFI, hoping for ET ~Sept. 2014!

Jen12573 – Embryo Adoption - adopting 2 embies! Consult for calendar 8/20!

Katie_71208 – DE – Reviewing donor options!

katmarso - DE with known donor planned. Welcome to you!

klaganza – DE - In process of choosing egg donor.

Km672 – Fresh DE/DS; signing consents 7/22! Cycle likely in October.

Ladyrader0227 – DE FET after reduction of BMI ~Aug/Sept.

laurag1986 - DS - IUI#5 coming up!

Liz4Paws – Embryo Adoption; 5 Embryos Officially Adopted!! FET ~Aug.

Meljam13 – Using traditional surrogate (using OS) after Oct.

mm29 - DE; Started process at SDFC in July 2013.

poohniki – DS selected; DE is on the table; pre-testing, considering Natural IVF or IUI with DS.

Sammer 818 – Gestational Carrier; Surrogate identified! Pre-cycle testing.

Pregnant!

JM1977 – DE/DS – EDD 10/9/13 – Boy!

Firefly062 –  DS  -  EDD 10/10/13 – Boy!

IndianaSunshine – DE – EDD 11/20/13 – Boy!

Melkel559 – DS – EDD 12/10/13 – Boy!

Happywifemomofone – DE – EDD 12/23/13 – Boy!

Kaf8278 – DE – EDD 12/31/13 – Gender ?

Moonaggie – DE – EDD 1/2/14 – Boy!

Jms1374 – Embryo Adoption – EDD 1/14/14

Strunella – DE – 1/28? - Gender ?

Udc22 – DE – EDD TBD – Twins!!

Aputter05 – DS IUI on 5/30/13 – EDD TBD.

BabyVDM – DE FET#1 – Twins! - EDD 3/20/2014

Ceemonkey - DE/DS IVF#3 - EDD 3/30/2014

LittleLady77 – DE IVF - EDD 4/10/2014

Parenting

AmCheri – DE – Baby born June 5, 2013 – Girl!

Hooliface – 1 year-old DD from DE

Jcath – 20-month-old identical twin girls from DE + 2 bio sons

JM1977 – 21-month-old DD from DE/DS (also currently pregnant)

Strudel82 – 1 year-old DD twins from DE (also currently GC)

WeBelieveInMagic – 10-month-old son from DS + a 3-yr-old bio son

Donors/GC’s/Surrogates

Strudel82 – GC -  EDD 1/15/14 - Gender ?

ArgleBride – Egg Donor –  ET set for mid-Sept!

Considering Third Party

sharon216 - Considering DE.

2MamazInSeattle

Well I guess I'll do my check-in.

 

As you know my second beta dropped as of Monday to 19, and by Friday I was down to zero. In between I got to experience a mini-miscarriage which was like AF on steroids (or, hormones as it were...) which was painful and not fun. I caved and took two doses of oxy, which I paid for with a seasick-feeling most of Friday and the added joy of being bound up. So when AF's cramps ended, bound-up cramps began...but today is getting better.

I won't lie and say I'm not getting a little tired. BUT, we still have two frosties and I ran into my RE while getting my final (eff u) beta blood draw, and she gave me a hug so long I tried to release twice before she let me go. It was sweet. She said "Oh we are SO not even close to done trying - hang in there!" which was nice to hear.

She confirmed we'll continue to only put in 1, which I'm glad about. We met with an MFM last week (consult on the antithrombin III low activity for a second opinion) and she strongly advised against twins for me. So that is settled. Yay!

Our official WTF appt. is Wednesday, and my calendar has me doing our next ET on 9/16. I'm bummed because my coordinator reserved a date with the worst case scenario of AF coming in mind, and they she came 2 days after stopping meds, and by then, all earlier dates were taken . Boo. But, 6 weeks isn't that long, and I guess it is nice to have some time to re-group.

While I sound all whiney, I'm actually ok - just has been a really rough week physically and emotionally. Once I feel better physically I know I will rally with excitement for FET #2!!

QOTW: I think I might have done a show like that in the beginning, but now I don't think so. And J Is a WAY private person - the only way I'd see her agreeing is if it was for a lot of money! I think being a same-sex couple ,too, I'm not sure with all of this I'd have the thick skin needed for the "gays should not be parents" people in the world. They sometimes come on to our LGBT board and call us horrible things and throw Bible quotes at us - and that leaves me feeling hurt and sad. I can't imagine if it was personal to me and J! I'd need a therapy fund from the show That all said, I'm so glad for the people who do these shows because I love watching them! I watched "First Comes Love" on HBO on demand this week, and plan to watch the MTV episode this coming week.

ArgyleBride

Hugs to you, 2mamaz.

I started the BC to sync with my IP last night.  I am very excited!  I was feeling really guilty about accepting payment for donating.  I feel better about it now, but since I already asked the psychologist whether all savings would go to the IPs, I am going to waive the fee just for this first cycle (unless the clinic refuses).

As for reality show--nuh-uh.  So not my bag.  I am a private person who likes some control over her life.  I would hate it.

poohniki

2Mamas- hugs- Glad that you have a plan moving forward. Having hope that eventually your time will come is so important. Hope it comes very soon!

I just had my first monitoring appointment today (CD3). Next is on Thursday. No real news.

I'd have to pass on the reality TV show. I don't even like talking on the phone to people I don't really know, nevermind being in front of a camera. My husband would probably love it. He's my perfect opposite. I'd settle for being documented as a success in this study- that's good enough for me.  

LittleLady77

No update really. I don't have any nausea today which is totally freaking me out. QOTW: obviously the answer to that is yes but I wouldn't have thought so in the beginning. We are doing it so that they pay for 1/2 our cycle, so that our children can really see the story of their creation and because we knew our donor and doctors would be on their best behavior when the camera was on!

2MamazInSeattle

LittleLady77 said:

No update really. I don't have any nausea today which is totally freaking me out. QOTW: obviously the answer to that is yes but I wouldn't have thought so in the beginning. We are doing it so that they pay for 1/2 our cycle, so that our children can really see the story of their creation and because we knew our donor and doctors would be on their best behavior when the camera was on!

Don't worry about not feeling crummy yet - it really kicked in my 1st time around week 6 and latest until week 10, and I really didn't feel right until I got off the progesterone at week 13.

You make GREAT points about doing the show - they're keeping a live action 'blog' of sorts for you, and the doctors best be good b/c it is free publicity for them! Super smart thinkin'! I can't wait to see it!!! So happy you are KU'd - how many did you put in?

LittleLady77

2MamazInSeattle said:

LittleLady77 said:

No update really. I don't have any nausea today which is totally freaking me out. QOTW: obviously the answer to that is yes but I wouldn't have thought so in the beginning. We are doing it so that they pay for 1/2 our cycle, so that our children can really see the story of their creation and because we knew our donor and doctors would be on their best behavior when the camera was on!

Don't worry about not feeling crummy yet - it really kicked in my 1st time around week 6 and latest until week 10, and I really didn't feel right until I got off the progesterone at week 13.

You make GREAT points about doing the show - they're keeping a live action 'blog' of sorts for you, and the doctors best be good b/c it is free publicity for them! Super smart thinkin'! I can't wait to see it!!! So happy you are KU'd - how many did you put in?

I was feeling worse and worse and now I feel fine. It's really scary. I would much rather feel sick than scared! Thanks for your words tho, they do make me feel a bit better! We transfer 2

jms1374

Not much new here. Had a good OB appointment last week and have our anatomy scan scheduled for Sept 3. We finally get to find out the sex! DH is so convinced it is a girl and refers to the baby as she all the time. It does bother me a bit, even though I know he will love a son just as much, he will be very sad if he never gets a daughter. As much as we plan on trying for a second at some point, I will be 39 next week and there are just no guarantees that we won't be 1 and done.

QOTD: I have really mixed feelings about this. I would never do a reality show. However, I am conflicted about a documentary. Part of me thinks, no way, I do not want people looking at me and judging me and I am just naturally very private. On the other hand, I think it is very important for embryo donation to be more heavily publicized to encourage others to donate but also to lesson any stigma my children and other donor children may face. I think in the right situation, I would put aside my own insecurities to be able to tell our story for others.

 

Lacyj67

Hugs 2mamas!!! You seem to be taking all this in stride and your so strong!!

Well tue is CD1 for our first DE FET. I'm very excited. Had a great weekend with my girlfriends who drove up 3 hrs to come wine it up with me this weekend. We had a blast.
I will be writing my donor a little letter tomorrow and package her gift. I've been making notes on how and what I'm going to say.
Qotw: I'm on the fence about Doing a show. I like the idea but the actual going thru with it ... Not sure. I like sharing our story because I like hearing the story's and learning about all that science can help us IF family's

brooklynesque

Hi, everyone!

More hugs to 2Mamaz.  I feel like the next time will be the charm for you.  Enjoy a few weeks off!  (Easier said than done, I know -- it's hard to wait!)

Good luck, poohniki!

JMS:  I'm sure your husband will be thrilled no matter what.  You must be so excited for your AS in a month!

Lacy:  It's exciting you're officially starting your cycle!  

Hi to everyone else!

Re: reality show or documentary . . . I doubt I'd ever participate.  I'm a pretty private person (except on here, ha ha!) but I'm so happy there are people willing to go on camera regarding their IF treatments (including you, LittleLady!).  It raises awareness.

BeckyP005

Hi !

2Mamaz big hugs to you. Hang in there. This next cycle is the one!!

Well I made my monthly phone call to the clinic this morning. Pretty sure they are tired of me. I explained that I need some sort of progress report or I will go crazy.  Still #3. Donors are pretty dire right now. She said she had a donor and was going to ask the dr. if she can do a shared cycle. She told me the reasoning behind this and guess my mind was still trying to process that I have many more months to go that I didn't quite pay attention. Lol. I just feel like crying. The 2 in front of me didn't want a blonde so I'm hoping they pass on this one.

No reality or documentary for me. MH barely talks to me about this stuff and what's on his mind he for sure wouldn't talk to a tv camera. I am so happy for those that can share their story!!

Hope you all have a great week

ceemonkey

(((hugs))) to you 2mamaz.

I hope everyone else is having a great week!

Update on me: I had a bleeding scare on Thursday accompanied by cramps and it freaked me out, but RE said it was normal and if it persisted I could go for an early u/s. Fortunately it stopped and although I am still having spotting it's considered normal. Not much that could be done about it anyway really, so I'm just waiting for my u/s a week from today. I am not feeling good today, not really too nauseous but no appetite and just exhausted. I'm considered heading home from work, I feel like it's HARD to keep myself sitting upright!

QOTW: I would not be into the reality show thing AT ALL. I'm not into them now, and like others have said, I consider myself a pretty private person and the thought of having all that out there just makes me anxious. I think certain topics are interesting though, and what littlelady is doing is so cool! I will definitely want to watch that. I guess when I think reality shows though I think more of the shows that I don't consider reality at all, like the Big Brother or Housewives series. That is not real life!

DoublePortion

I hesitated on saying anything because I don't want to jinx it, but if everything works out I will receive 5 embryos! I was notified last week of available embryos through a private forum and the couple donating chose DH and I! There is a third party coordinating the contact between us and the donors and now I am just waiting on a "formal introduction" email to the donors. The couple only wants minimal contact which is what DH and I prefer so hopefully everything will work out beautifully.

QOTW: I doubt I would be part of a reality show. I don't even like to have my picture taken. lol

sammer818

*HUGS Mama*

Check in: Not too much has changed since last week. We have an appointment with our attorney at the end of the month to start drawing up the legal contract and get that going. I'm just a little concerned because our surrogate is really slow on calling our agency back and hasn't gotten around to a lot of her paperwork yet. I just want this to move along so quickly and I feel like we are stuck in the mud not going anywhere. I'm kind of frustrated right now. 

QOTW: I would never do a reality show. I don't really like to watch them and I'm sure I'd have some sort of meltdown on TV and that would just be terrible!

stinkerbell6879

(((HUGS))) to everyone who needs them!

Well. I have not updated because there is not much going on besides the wait to start my meds this month. FIANLLY. We did get pushed out a week so now transfer will be between 7-9 of September instead, which in it's own way worked out ok. I have my brothers wedding that following weekend, and we have only told our parents the dates, so I guess I will be "drinking" lots of club soda or juice drinks so I don't get questions.

Hummm. Reality show? Part of me thinks I would because of raising awareness and then the other part would be shy and awkward. So in honesty. Not sure if we would? I think it's amazing that people do them and can create that kinda awareness!   

Lacyj67

Ohhhh !! Double Portion! That's amazing news you've been waiting a while now !!! It's your turn!!! I hope that everything goes as planned and you get the intro soon!! Congrats!

2MamazInSeattle

DoublePortion said:

I hesitated on saying anything because I don't want to jinx it, but if everything works out I will receive 5 embryos! I was notified last week of available embryos through a private forum and the couple donating chose DH and I! There is a third party coordinating the contact between us and the donors and now I am just waiting on a "formal introduction" email to the donors. The couple only wants minimal contact which is what DH and I prefer so hopefully everything will work out beautifully.

QOTW: I doubt I would be part of a reality show. I don't even like to have my picture taken. lol

Ohhhhhh I was so happy to read this!!! OMG! I'm glad you told us and no jinxing, now just lots of us sending T's & P's it all goes off without a hitch! So happy for good news for you!!!

DoublePortion

Thanks Lacy & Mama! It feels surreal at this point!!

liz4paws

2mamaz: Big huge squishy hugs to you. I think about you often and can't wait until you get your take home baby. I hope things get easier for you soon.

Argyle: I love following your story. It's so interesting seeing a donor's perspective. Wishing you loads of luck for your cycle, and I think it's wonderful of you to do it with no fee. Your IPs are so blessed to have you.

poohniki: Glad to hear you had a monitoring appointment. I hope they all go well.

LittleLady: I think it's normal to have symptoms come and go, but with IF brain it's hard to shake - I know! By the way, I'm not sure if you're up to sharing but I'd love to see your documentary when it's finished!

JMS1374: So excited for you to find out the sex!

Lacy: Ahh! So excited that you're starting your cycle. You may have me being a cycle buddy! I hope to get my calendar any day now! Glad you are writing a letter, I think it's a wonderful thing to do.

Brooklyn: I hope you are doing well and I'm hoping all goes well with your new donor.

Becky: Waiting sucks so bad. Don't feel bad for being persistent though. I think you're doing the right thing! I am so sorry things are taking so long. Big hugs

Cee: Glad the scare was only a scare! I hope you have a wonderful u/s.

DP: I'm peeing my pants over your news. I am SO FREAKIN' EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!

Strudel: So exciting to be able to find out the sex!

Sammer: I'm sorry there have been some delays, that can be very frustrating *hugs*

Stinkerbell: Good luck on starting meds! I hope all goes well with the wedding too! 

AFM: After months of fighting, my DEmbryos are finally coming this week! Today a tank gets shipped to them, it arrives tomorrow. My little beloved snowflakes will be loaded inside and shipped Wednesday to arrive Thursday! The countdown hasbegun. And the icing on the cake is that after fighting my insurance for months on pre approval for my FET, it was also resolved on Friday too. Finally good news on my part!

QOTW: I'm normally very private too, but I'm very VERY passionate about embryo adoption and embryo donation so I would certainly say yes if I were asked. The only concern I might have is that the donors agree too, because in our contract it says all parties would have to agree and approve before being involved with the media. But if it were just up to me, I'd say yes yes yes.

MrsT4

First, Big ((Hugs)) to 2Mamaz!  I'm hoping and praying that this next cycle will result in your rainbow baby.

Becky - ((Hugs)) to you too, as I know it's not easy waiting.  Hoping that you will be matched with a donor very, very soon!

Poohniki and Lacy - Here's to hoping that we will be cycle buddies and that this will be our successful month!!

Stinkerbell - Sorry to hear you got pushed back a week.  If it makes you feel any better, I have at least 3 functions (including a wedding) scheduled during my projected 2ww....so I will have to be creative to try and hide that I'm not drinking, LOL.

DP - That is totally awesome news!!!  Wishing you only the best as you move forward with next steps to bring those embryos home to you!

Liz - Again, so excited that your embies are coming home this week!!!  Let us know when you get your calendar!

Everyone else - hope you're having a good week!

 

My update this week: Today was my baseline check and some bad news....I don't have my period yet and my lining is thick   Please send AF vibes my way, otherwise I may need to have my lining aspirated (ugh!)  Despite this setback, I'm starting delestrogen tonight.

 

QOTW: I'm too shy and like my privacy, so I would have to decline being on a TV show/documentary.  However, I really appreciate those brave enough (including  our own LittleLady!) to participate, as it helps raise awareness about IF and specifically about TPR.

stinkerbell6879

Thanks Liz and MrsT! FX crossed that everything goes good with your little embie's Liz! and sending AF vibes to you Mrs!

GoaliesWife123

Wow, there is a ton going on this month!

@2mamaz, I give you credit. You are so strong and you really keep me positive with the way you handle every bad turn. Keep up the positive thoughts and your day WILL come. 

Hello to everyone! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for everyone and hoping time flies for anyone waiting! 

AFM: DW and I saw a positive digital OPK on Thursday night, so we decided to do our first AI at home on Friday night. We received our sample and used a softcup to try and keep everything where it needed to be. I'm now 3 DPO and hoping it took. It's only our first try and we are new at this, but being positive is something we are working on for sure. The 2ww is obnoxious and I'm hoping to hold out as long as possible before testing. If this isn't the month, we plan on trying 2-3 times next cycle for sure. 

To anyone out there having a hard time, or struggling in any way, just remember there will be a time when its your time to celebrate!

QOTD: Oh man, I don't think I could ever do a show. I'm really private about certain things, including my TTC journey (except with the bump!). However, I agree that there needs to be attention brought to Third Party Reproduction as a whole! 

LittleLady77

liz4paws said:

LittleLady: I think it's normal to have symptoms come and go, but with IF brain it's hard to shake - I know! By the way, I'm not sure if you're up to sharing but I'd love to see your documentary when it's finished!

I would be happy to share but they are filming the journeys of 12-16 couples and I was only the 2nd.  They the need to cut and edit everything.  I get the impression it will come out a year from now at the soonest but it's called Egg Factor if anyone remembers to Google it down the road. 

By the way... they are still taking applications and I did literally only pay 1/2 for everything   Plus the producer went through 9 IVF cycles to have her own kids and this is a very personal thing for her... she is amazing.  She is the one who started Overhauling (That car show). 

melkel559

Hi everyone!

HUGE hugs, 2mamaz and to everyone else who needs them! Not much going on here. I've been feeling a lot more kicks and movement for the last few days which is so cool. And of course, it lessens the anxiety that everything is ok! I will be 22 weeks tomorrow. So happy to be over halfway there!

Q: it's funny you bring this up because I was actually just searching online the other day for videos and documentaries about donor sperm. They seem few and far between! Since we have been open with everyone that we used DS, I would def do a show if I had the opportunity. I would love to bring more awareness to the world regarding male factor issues and I know my DH would too!

Km672

Hi ladies!

2Mamaz-so very sorry for your loss. Please know we are all here for you.

Liz-congrats on your embies arriving this week and the insurance appeal. So very glad you have newfound hope

BabyVDM- congrats x2!!!

Lacy-so excited you have so many beautiful embies and you are starting soon!

Happywife- I have been thinking of you and I am so relieved for you.

LittleLady- congrats! When is your 1st u/s? Any thoughts about how many you think you'll see??

Jms-you will have very exciting news to share either way!! I'm sure your H is just happy to have a healthy baby on the way!

Becky- I hope the next donor is a platinum blonde and you are next!!!

CeeMonkey-so sorry for your scare. It must have been terrifying!! Glad to hear all is well though

DP-wow!! I'm so glad you have such fantastic news! I have been thinking of you and hoping your situation would turn around.

Stinkerbell- you are getting so close! Omg only 1 more month! Are you excited?

MrsT- I do hope you get your period already! The alternative does not seem pleasant, but I am glad there is no delay in your plan either way.

Melkel-wow! 22 weeks!! Couldn't be happier for you

Update-I will be starting BC pills with this period. I honestly don't know what has gotten into me, but I am getting really scared. We haven't done any treatments since last November and I'm afraid of repeating the past. We had initially planned on transferring 1, but fear is getting the best of me and I don't know if I can take another failure so we are reconsidering.

QOTW: I am such an emotional mess there's no way I could go through this process again with a camera on me.

Have a great week everyone!

LittleLady77

Km672 said:

LittleLady- congrats! When is your 1st u/s? Any thoughts about how many you think you'll see?

My ultrasound is next Wednesday but its going to be crazy. I will be flying from San Jose to Chicago this Sunday for work. Then Chicago to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Seeing my out of town RE and the whole production crew for the last time (hopefully) then flying back to San Jose that day. Crazy! I have no idea about the #. My beta was high but that really doesn't mean anything. DH and his bestie (hopefully our kids god father) named our embryos GT2 & GT3 and DH keeps talking about them as if they both took.

KateBee

1. Any news or updates?

We got our official transfer date! Now I just need to stay incredibly busy until September 5!

2. QOTW: If you had a chance to be in a documentary or reality show, would you? What would your ideal show be like?

I'd definitely be in a documentary or reality show. For documentary - one that rose awareness regarding IF, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which is medical issue I deal with. For a reality show - I'd want it to be like the Tom Green Show. No joke. Just randomness. 

stinkerbell6879

Km.....Honestly I keep wavering between excitement and then wanting to freak out about all of the "What if's..." So I am hoping the fact that I have lot of things coming up soon (races, friends visiting, etc)  to keep me busy will help

Km672

I'm sure keeping busy will help.
I hate the waiting. The waiting is the hardest. Cycling is really hard too, but at least I felt like I was doing something!!

I really need to find another race!

Km672

LittleLady-sounds like you have a crazy week next week. Don't forget to take time to take care of yourself!

I hope all is fantastic and you will be in my thoughts!!

katie_71208

Well I finally called to make an appt at a new clinic to hopefully find a donor more quickly. Unfortunately they can't get me in til Oct. 1 (dammit should have called sooner), but they gave me a login to their patient portal and I can get in to see all the donor profiles!! There are so many...over 100 donors! Such a difference from clinic #1 which only had 1 avail. donor. I already have it narrowed down to my fave 3! I want DH to look at them and pick out his faves and then we can compare. Hopefully he will look tonight. Maybe if we get one picked out we can at least get on a waiting list while we wait for our appt (the 3 I like are currently matched). I'm excited! I don't think I could do a reality show. DH would never go for it and I would be worried about looking stupid on tv!!

BeckyP005

katie_71208 said:

Well I finally called to make an appt at a new clinic to hopefully find a donor more quickly. Unfortunately they can't get me in til Oct. 1 (dammit should have called sooner), but they gave me a login to their patient portal and I can get in to see all the donor profiles!! There are so many...over 100 donors! Such a difference from clinic #1 which only had 1 avail. donor. I already have it narrowed down to my fave 3! I want DH to look at them and pick out his faves and then we can compare. Hopefully he will look tonight. Maybe if we get one picked out we can at least get on a waiting list while we wait for our appt (the 3 I like are currently matched). I'm excited! I don't think I could do a reality show. DH would never go for it and I would be worried about looking stupid on tv!!

Katie I'm so excited for you!! 100 donors? Wow.

katie_71208

Yeah except DH and I looked at them separately and wrote down our favorites...I had 8, he had 4. Not ONE of them were the same. Ugh, this is not going to be easy! =(

BeckyP005

I'm just hoping the few we are going to have to choose from are ones we agree on! GL

WeBelieveInMagic

I'm a little late. Our big news is that one of my sons donor siblings mom just got in touch. Super exciting.

JM1977

((Hugs)) to 2mamaz and Becky. 

There are some amazing things happening on this board.  I remember as we were just starting our journey, there were only a few DE ladies on these boards.  They were very inspirational, but it is truly wonderful to see so many people now building their families in these various ways.

Update: Doing fine. 31w3d with baby boy.  Our daughter will be turning 2 at the end of the month.  I made her a photo book that includes pictures of her donors just so that she will always be used to seeing them.

QOTW: I've gotten more open about IF and TPR as we've gone on, but I am not sure if I'd be up for a documentary or reality show.  I would like to get more involved in our local RESOLVE group at some point.

lmielocl1

Hello!  I am new and am would probably fit in in the considering embryo donation/adoption route. We have a phone consult with California Conceptions on 8/20 and will make our final decision from there as to whether we will move forward. Excited & nervous at the same time!!  

QOTW: I probably would not sign up for a documentary or reality show.  I am open about my infertility & loss but I am introverted at the same time so I do not think I would feel comfortable speaking in front of cameras.  

I am so glad to see that this is here and I look forward to getting to know y'all!  = )

I hope it is ok that I have my ticker with the age of our DS1 - if this makes anyone uncomfortable, I will figure out how to remove. 

BeckyP005

Waving hi to Imielocel! These ladies are full of knowledge and very helpful. You are in good hands here.. lol. No need to hide the ticker Wishing you all the best!