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Where do you normally begin?

violetmarie61516violetmarie61516 member
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I'm just beginning to research adoption and I have no clue where to start.  We are still ttc and pursuing treatments but most likely will be adopting a second/third down the line.  If we can't have a bio child, we are interested in trying donor embryo.  Adoption will be next.

Where do you begin to learn about the different options and how does it all work?  Can anyone draw me a path?  Costs?  Options?  Direction?  I am clueless.

TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements
Sept '11-April '13 ~  Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! 
March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
Lilypie Maternity tickers


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Re: Where do you normally begin?

  • bumpuser794640bumpuser794640 member

    I suggest picking up a book like Adoption for Dummies.  It'll outline the different routes you can take, things to consider, etc.  We also have some FAQs at the top of the page that might be helpful to you.  There are tons of different ways to adopt, and they all have their own requirements, costs, etc.

    I believe if you do embryo adoption you have to do a homestudy like you do with any other kind of adoption, but that would be something to discuss with your RE office. :)  GL with your treatments!

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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member
    I'd start with the FAQs at the top of the board. They have some resources to go for overviews of different types of adoption and things to think about. Then you can go from there. And feel free to ask questions here. It's a great group!
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  • violetmarie61516violetmarie61516 member
    Found the FAQ, sorry!  Thanks ladies!
    TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
    Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
    DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements
    Sept '11-April '13 ~  Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
    January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
    February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! 
    March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
    July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
    Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
    New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
    January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
    April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
    DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
    July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
    7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
    7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
    7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
    Lilypie Maternity tickers


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  • DaisyZHDaisyZH member
    Welcome!  I second the FAQs, Adoption for Dummies, and I recently read a book called "You Can Adopt" that was super-clear and had info on all types of adoption - except embryo adoption, I don't believe that was in there.  Good luck!!


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