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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)
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First Try - Need Advice
summerinfl
Junior Member Junior Member
Hi. I am new to all of this. My DH unfortunately has a 0 sperm count. 
Thus, this is our way to have children. I just ordered some vials from a donor here - and will try vaginal insemination at home. I have a few questions:
* What syringe did those of you who did at home inseminations use (brand, size)?
* Did you use pre-seed?
* How do you know you're far enough in? Sorry if silly question - but I just don't know if I'm going to be doing this righ :oops:
* Did any of you practice with egg whites?
* Did you use a speculum?
* How many vials did you buy?
* How many do you get shipped for each cycle? Is one enough or should I order two?? Do I use them same day or different days?
Anything else you think I should know? This is so exciting and so confusing at once. :roll:
Babydust to you all.
- Mary
Thus, this is our way to have children. I just ordered some vials from a donor here - and will try vaginal insemination at home. I have a few questions:* What syringe did those of you who did at home inseminations use (brand, size)?
* Did you use pre-seed?
* How do you know you're far enough in? Sorry if silly question - but I just don't know if I'm going to be doing this righ :oops:
* Did any of you practice with egg whites?
* Did you use a speculum?
* How many vials did you buy?
* How many do you get shipped for each cycle? Is one enough or should I order two?? Do I use them same day or different days?
Anything else you think I should know? This is so exciting and so confusing at once. :roll:
Babydust to you all.
- Mary
Comments
The only insight I'd offer is the same that goes for my own thoughts. Next month I am probably going to try two vials. Since I'm not doing things at home and constrained to the doctor's office hours I'll prb do them two days in a row, mayhaps one in the afternoon and one the next morning - if doable.
My logic is this: After your LH surge I've read you release an egg 24-36 hours later. Then the egg survives for 12-24 hours.
How long does sperm survive? According to my reading fresh from the source the max is 5 days, but defrosted is 12-24 hours.
So, I'm thinking 26-48 hours after LH surge should be the peak opportunity. I've tried two times with just one specimen, but I might go for two next month if this month ends up negative - as my gut tells me.
Here's one site that I am referencing: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettin ... ation.html