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Potentially flameful post here, since I'm going to have to have IVF...

BubblyToesBubblyToes member
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Would it be really be wrong to go ahead and say find me some girl sperm?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, beggars can't be choosers, but seriously.

Kill all my demons and my angels might die too. -Tennessee Williams

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Re: Potentially flameful post here, since I'm going to have to have IVF...

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    winerywinery

    No, it's the same as doing Shettles.  Or crossing your fingers and hoping for the gender of your choice.

    Only IVF is more accurate.

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    SumnerBrideSumnerBride

    Not flameful at all.  I think that's pretty normal for a woman to want a daughter.

    BUT, I will tell you....I'm already having major struggles with my 3 year old girl!  I can only imagine this will get harder as she/they get older.  The girls these days are so different than the ones I grew up with, that's for sure.

    Are you SURE you wouldn't like another boy?!  : )

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    MrsFallBrideMrsFallBride
    I think it's a wonderful idea.  You have to endure so much, why not get something specific out of it.  I will probably get flamed right along with you by all the, "you should be grateful for a healthy baby people"
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    BubblyToesBubblyToes member

    Um, excuse me, but who are those BOYS in your siggie?  Holy shitballs, they are so not bebbehs anymore.

    Beautiful.

    Kill all my demons and my angels might die too. -Tennessee Williams

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    Hooray2005Hooray2005 member

    Ya know what, if you have to go through all that time, money and energy, why the H*ll not :)

    That said, if you're already having swimmer issues, I'd hate to cut the number down roughly in half once again.  One thing you might have going for you in the girl department, though - the female sperm are usually the heartiest and doesn't IVF lean toward more girls?  I could be wrong...

    ((((hugs))) hon!  Thinking of you and hoping the IF road ahead is kind to you :) 

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    lulurooluluroo
    Do it! :) I see nothing wrong.  Although, I do love love love my two boys :)
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    BubblyToesBubblyToes member

    imageMrsFallBride:
    I think it's a wonderful idea.  You have to endure so much, why not get something specific out of it.  I will probably get flamed right along with you by all the, "you should be grateful for a healthy baby people"

    I think you're awesome.  LOL

    Kill all my demons and my angels might die too. -Tennessee Williams

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    lsufanlsufan

    Not flameful, if that's what you really want.  There's a company around here that does gender sorting, either with an IUI or IVF.

    But it's not so bad having more than one boy.  :) 

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    winerywinery
    imageBubblyToes:

    Um, excuse me, but who are those BOYS in your siggie?  Holy shitballs, they are so not bebbehs anymore.

    Beautiful.

    Moi?  Thank you, if so.  They are huge and keep me busy and entertained. 

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    KapaluaKapalua
    if you have to do it anyway...then why not. 
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    BellisimoBellisimo
    Never hurts to ask.  My SIL's Dr. would not do it.  He chose the 4 healthiest (for lack of a better word) embies, froze two and implanted two.  She ended up with boy/girl twins!
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    AnneUCSBAnneUCSB member
    You're already doing IVF, right?  It's another $2,000-$5,000 to add PGD which can screen for a variety of birth defects (Trisomy 13, 18, 21, etc.) and can determine sex of the embryo before egg transfer.  Why not add that in if you really want a girl?  I see nothing wrong with it.
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    MelandJeffMelandJeff
    Go for it. Why not? You deserve it. However, I would pay a bajillion dollars to NOT have another girl. But then, mine is a bit, um, challenging right now.
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    mamarazzimamarazzi

    If I had to do IVF, I'd definitely go for a girl.  But, it's no secret around here that while I love my boys more than life itself, I still pine for a daughter.

    Best of luck to you!

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    Mrs MannersMrs Manners member
    We would totally do that if we were going to do IVF anyway. I'd pay extra NOT to have a girl :)
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    HeidiseanHeidisean member
    imageHooray2005:

    Ya know what, if you have to go through all that time, money and energy, why the H*ll not :)

    That said, if you're already having swimmer issues, I'd hate to cut the number down roughly in half once again.  One thing you might have going for you in the girl department, though - the female sperm are usually the heartiest and doesn't IVF lean toward more girls?  I could be wrong...

    ((((hugs))) hon!  Thinking of you and hoping the IF road ahead is kind to you :) 

    Ditto exactly!

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