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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)
Email
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
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
37, single and starting the process
HI ladies,
How inspired to read all the single ladies trying to have a baby. It seems like such a foreign concept in a lot of people's eyes including some of my family. But, I am 37. I don't want to waste any time. I want to have a baby. I have a few lovely lesbian couples who have had a baby through this process and I am so grateful I have their support and guidance.
I have had my first appt to get answers. I am going back next month on day 3 of my period for testing. I started to look at donors. I have sent a email to my doc to ask about what kind of sperm I should buy. I too, do not understand a lot of your abbreviations in the threads, as I am very new to this.
I am very lucky, as my insurance covers this, along with sperm. The doctor I am using came highly recommended and they called my insurance 3 times to verify. I called my insurance and talked to what seemed like a young kid who was a little embarrassed by the topic. He felt it was only covered if I was having problems with fertility, but he wasn't sure. The dr office said, that it covers all insemination including donor sperm. I read the benefits online, and it seems like its covered to me. I am going to call the insurance company again. Has anyone else experienced this? I realize I expected to pay anyway, I was just pleasently surprised that my insurance covered it.
Any advice or help you have I appreciate. My periods are regular, always have been. Should I get ovulation kits at the store?
Thanks!
How inspired to read all the single ladies trying to have a baby. It seems like such a foreign concept in a lot of people's eyes including some of my family. But, I am 37. I don't want to waste any time. I want to have a baby. I have a few lovely lesbian couples who have had a baby through this process and I am so grateful I have their support and guidance.
I have had my first appt to get answers. I am going back next month on day 3 of my period for testing. I started to look at donors. I have sent a email to my doc to ask about what kind of sperm I should buy. I too, do not understand a lot of your abbreviations in the threads, as I am very new to this.
I am very lucky, as my insurance covers this, along with sperm. The doctor I am using came highly recommended and they called my insurance 3 times to verify. I called my insurance and talked to what seemed like a young kid who was a little embarrassed by the topic. He felt it was only covered if I was having problems with fertility, but he wasn't sure. The dr office said, that it covers all insemination including donor sperm. I read the benefits online, and it seems like its covered to me. I am going to call the insurance company again. Has anyone else experienced this? I realize I expected to pay anyway, I was just pleasently surprised that my insurance covered it.
Any advice or help you have I appreciate. My periods are regular, always have been. Should I get ovulation kits at the store?
Thanks!
Comments
Choosing a donor:
CMV--My Dr also told me to one that was CMV negative because I am CMV negative. Same advice as prior post--likely no problem, but better to be safe.
RhNeg--You should have a blood test to find out of you are Rh Neg. Not a big issue, but if you choose an Rh Pos donor, will need Rhogam shots.
My fertility office requires all patients to go through counseling before they start the process. My counselor was excellent; she made some great points about choosing a donor (there is far more certainty about traits when choosing a donor than when having a baby with a life partner you fell in love with!)
Insurance: Be very careful. My state requires infertility coverage, but my insurance carrier was a nightmare. They called me a lier when I said I had tried for 6 months with a prior partner. I was telling the truth; I tried, and when things didn't work immediately, he left me for a much younger woman with fewer "issues." Because I wasn't married, they assumed I was lying. They fought every type of procedure. It was hours and hours on the phone arguing about the law requires and what was in my plan.
Good luck!