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Releasing embies to research today

schoolsoutbrideschoolsoutbride
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I didn't think I'd have a hard time with this.  We are 100% DONE having kids. I had my one remaining tube tied, so there's no chance of an oops, if there was even a shot to begin with.  There is no reason to pay another year to store our frozen blasts.

But now that I have these two babies from frosty tots, I have a harder time not picturing them as my babies, KWIM??

 

 

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  • kme930kme930 member

    I know exactly what you mean. I've been struggling with how to deal with my embies a lot recently - especially as I think about how we go about trying for #2. They are all potential little Wills and that weighs heavily on me.

    Yikes, that is no help to you at all. I guess I'm just saying that I totally understand how you're feeling. (((hugs)))

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  • howleyshellhowleyshell member
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    But now that I have these two babies from frosty tots, I have a harder time not picturing them as my babies, KWIM??

    I totally understand.

    Huge hugs to you.  It's a tough decision to make. 

    Our IF journey: 1 m/c, 1 IVF with only 3 eggs retrieved yielding Dylan and a lost twin, 1 shocker unmedicated BFP resulting in Jace, 3 more unmedicated pregnancies ending in more losses.
    Total score: 6 pregnancies, 5 losses, 2 amazing blessings that I'm thankful for every single day.
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  • periwnkl10periwnkl10
    I completely understand. DH and I were just talking about this last night. Obviously we JUST had our DS but we couldn't help but think about what we'll do when we decide to start trying for #2. We have 9 frosties and I can't imagine having to make a decision on what to do with the ones we don't end up using. I am all for donating them to science, so I commend you on the decision you made...but I know it weighs heavy. ((HUGS))
    Our 1st IVF miracle, Briggs Sterling, born via c-section due to IUGR and footling breech. 6.5.11. 5:51am. 5lbs 1.5oz.

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  • LVBlvdLVBlvd

    I totally understand.  We have 5 frozen and are 100% done having kids (I also had a tubal, just to be sure...).  We will be donating to another couple.  It is easy to say, hard to do.  But we know the choice is right for us - it is just actually pulling the trigger.

    Good luck to you! 

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  • vandelayvandelay member
    That has to be really hard.  It's the choice we would have made as well, had we any left over, but I know it wouldn't have been easy.  Hugs to you.
                                  

      
                                   
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  • schoolsoutbrideschoolsoutbride
    Thanks, ladies.  Dropped the paperwork off today.  I'm trying to think of them as I would any other embie that didn't implant, which could have been many of my failed cycles. 
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