Not sure where to start

aslmander · November 2013

Hey ladies! My name is Amanda and im new around here. I've been with my S/O for a while now and we've made the decision that we would officially love to have a baby. We would love to start trying around febuary, the only problem is, i have no idea where to start! Ive been having some troubles looking it up online too. Ive started to chart my fertility, so im good on that. But when we go to actually do the "baby-making" im not sure where to begin. I would ultimately prefer an at home AI but just looking up sperm banks and stuff doesnt make it sound possible:/ So has anyone been able to do it at home? How did you go about getting the "neccessities" Did you have to use a known donor? If you did, was it super awkward to ask? if you used a bank, how did that go? (i saw the fees can be pretty hefty!)

Its been my one dream in this life to be a mommy and i really wanna make that happen within the next year or two, just wish i knew where to begin!

firstcomeslove2013 · November 2013

Welcome! Take a good look through the threads on this page...I'm sure someone has had your questions. This is a great group filled with a lot of knowledge and I hope you find this a supportive community. Just recently (within the last few days) someone started an at home AI thread...so you may want to check that out. My suggestion would be to go see your OB or an RE first. That will probably be most helpful! Good luck and welcome to the group!

StacyLH24 · November 2013

Welcome! Please join us on Mondays for the TTC Check-In thread. I would echo what PP said - take a look through the threads and many of your questions might be answered

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My wife and I are using the assistance of a RE, so I don't have anything helpful to offer for at home AI. Best of luck!

Jazibel · November 2013

Hi - Welcome and congrats on beginning your TTC journey. :-)

I just replied to a previous thread on our at home insemination process. We used a KD for several reasons of which costs were one, and we've had a wonderful experience. However there are positives and negatives to both KD and frozen sperm. In terms of asking a person a be KD it was initially intimidating for me, but we ended up having a great conversation about it, and have had a great relationship over the past couple of years and are now pregnant with our second child by the same KD.

Good Luck :-)

aslmander · November 2013

oh wow! thanks! i keep juggling back and forth with using a KD just because i cant bear to think how awkward it would be lol but getting frozen sperm is just so expensive. im just so excited to have a baby, i wanna get this process going lol

firstcomeslove2013 · November 2013

I would strongly suggest really doing some good research. Sperm is expensive but medical costs can be even more expensive. If it is the expense you are concerned with, make sure to check into pricing for medical procedures. I think most of us can say it gets pricey and you don't want to be discouraged or shocked when you get into the process. Good luck!

aslmander · November 2013

Ya ive been trying to do as much research as i can, i just must not be searching very well. I'm probably just going to have to break down and speak with my OB about it, which i know shouldn't be too bad but since im a little heavier set (tho i've been loosing weight over the past few months to get in better baby bearing shape) and only 22 years old (though i feel much older and have been ready for this for like ever, just hadnt met the right person to do it with), i just dont want her to look down on me or tell me i shouldnt even be trying. I know thats probably a very irrational fear but its one that i have.

StacyLH24 · December 2013

@aslmander - I was also concerned about my weight. When we first met with our RE, he said immediately that he wasn't concerned at all. I'm about 60 pounds over my ideal body weight. Other than being overweight, I have no health issues whatsoever, so that probably helps with him not being concerned. Definitely talk to your OB.

redrockmama · December 2013

Hi and welcome! I just wanted to jump in and say that yes you can do AI at home. Most banks want a Dr. to sign off on a form, which is pretty easy to get. There is at least one, and I'm sorry I don't know the name, that will ship to your home without a Dr. signature. Good luck.

aslmander · December 2013

Thanks for your suggestions ladies!

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