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The forum has a new look and the Fairfax Team is so excited to create the best experience for our users.
To Note:
Private Donor Groups and Private Sibling Connection Groups are now located under the category "Groups". Search the donor number in the search box and you should find exactly what you're looking for!
Questions about your forum access? Email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
Follow these steps to join a private donor group:
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2) Once prompted to confirm your request please list this information so we can verify your information:
Name (under which the vial was purchased)
Clinic Name
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*If you are looking to start a private group for a PRS donor please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com with the above information and that you are looking for a PRS group*
If you have any questions about the verification process please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
Anyone do this without help from extended family?
lizzieloo3
Member Member
I started the process two Augusts ago to become a SMBC. I got pregnant on my 2nd IUI but miscarried. I am about to go into IUI #5...
The thing is my situation has changed. I work FT in shift work and work all weekends and most stat holidays. When I started out my Mom/Dad said they would be my backup babysitter for any time I couldn't find a babysitter. Talking to them recently I don't think I will be able to rely on them much due to other things going on in the family. So now I wonder if it's responsible to continue on? My plan would be once my maternity leave is done (1-1.5 years) I would go back to work, hire babysitters and work on getting a job with better hours. But I like to have things organized and I worry that I won't get a new job, can't find a reliable babysitter, can't pay bills, have to quit my job and it all goes down hill from there...!
I've had friends tell me that it will all work out but I am a worrier and well, I worry. lol But the idea that I may/should stop trying has left me depressed and heartbroken.
Has anyone done this with little to no family support? Any advice?
The thing is my situation has changed. I work FT in shift work and work all weekends and most stat holidays. When I started out my Mom/Dad said they would be my backup babysitter for any time I couldn't find a babysitter. Talking to them recently I don't think I will be able to rely on them much due to other things going on in the family. So now I wonder if it's responsible to continue on? My plan would be once my maternity leave is done (1-1.5 years) I would go back to work, hire babysitters and work on getting a job with better hours. But I like to have things organized and I worry that I won't get a new job, can't find a reliable babysitter, can't pay bills, have to quit my job and it all goes down hill from there...!
I've had friends tell me that it will all work out but I am a worrier and well, I worry. lol But the idea that I may/should stop trying has left me depressed and heartbroken.
Has anyone done this with little to no family support? Any advice?
Comments
Don’t let this be the thing that stops you. You will figure it out. May need to be creative and extra careful about who/where you leave the little one but if you’re a planner it will come together in some way.