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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:
1) Press "Join" at the right of the group
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
Donor number
Child Date of Birth
*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
Suggestions
Can anyone suggest ideas or ways to start preparing. My partner and I are looking to get pregnant in the near future and are researching options to start our family. Is this better for a doctor to inser the sperm or at home?
Comments
It's so exciting when you decide to start trying.
I've always done IUIs at our clinic (got pregnant with our son on 5th try in 2004, and will be going in for our 7th try for #2 sometime soon), so I can't say whether one or the other is better.
I'd recommend getting a checkup at your clinic a few months before trying just to make sure there are no major issues, monitoring your cycle so that you can see whether it's consistent or if there are changes that you need to watch out for once you officially start ttc, taking vitamins, and just doing as much as you can to relax and take care of yourself or your partner.
If you haven't already checked it out, this book was really helpful to me in those beginning stages: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Pr ... 976&sr=1-4
Good luck!
As far as where to begin... I would find an OBGYN or RE (depending on what your insurance covers - RE's specialize in fertility, but are much more expensive and often are not covered by insurance). If you choose to do an ICI at home, you will need a doctors authorization for the sperm anyway, so visiting a doctor is going to have to be your first step! Once you find a doctor, they can explain their protocol. Personally, I recommend IUI at the clinic for better odds, but it's all about what you can afford to pay. ICI's at home have worked for many!
Good luck on what ever you choose!
I am the proud Muma of one and one on the way. We were referred to One Fertility by my family Dr.
Dr. Hughes is a awesome man and doctor!! As soon as you know you want to start a family start your vitamins and folic acid and eat like you are pregnant, whole grains, fruits and veggies and lots of calcium,all the important foods of life!!
Chosing a donor is not a simple feat, if only people chose there spouse wiht this much indepth!! Make it something you do together!
I had IUI for both pregnancys< my first took 2 trys and this one, luckily happend on try #1!! Depending on your situation< the hormones and so on take a toll on you so let your partner now you need the most support they can give and extended family as well!!
Good Luck!!