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Hello and welcome to the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum!
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)
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

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  • robinrobin Senior Member Senior Member
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  • AmirasmommyAmirasmommy Senior Member Senior Member
    I'm single and have a 4 year old from a previous marriage. I have two masters degrees and make about $65,0000 working as an occupational therapist. But I just graduated less than a year ago. I personally have chosen to live with my single mom. At first it was out of necessity because of school. But I've continued to stay because my daughter and I can live a much more financially comfortable life. We can take little trips. I can give her great birthday parties and Christmas' and spoil her rotten. I could afford to live on my own but it would be much tighter. I also send her to private school which is a luxury afforded only but this choice. Also, my mom loves us being here. We help with the house and her pets and she loves the company and I don't think she could stand not living with my DD. So that may be an option. In this economy many people have moved in with parents or siblings. It may be something to discuss with your family. Good luck and welcome to the group. I also recommend starting the process sooner rather than later. Every cycle counts!!!
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  • GeminiJaiGeminiJai Senior Member Senior Member
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  • AmirasmommyAmirasmommy Senior Member Senior Member
    I've learned in life that things work themselves out. So don't let $ worries stop you from your dream of having children. Waiting till January may not affect your situation at all....or it might...I'm not super familiar with your diagnosis but it sounds like...not to almost quote Monty Python...every egg is sacred. I personally wouldn't wait but it is totally your decision. I'm looking forward to watching your story. Good luck and lots of baby dust!
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  • robinrobin Senior Member Senior Member
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  • AmirasmommyAmirasmommy Senior Member Senior Member
    Great post robin!! Well said!
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  • GeminiJaiGeminiJai Senior Member Senior Member
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  • AmirasmommyAmirasmommy Senior Member Senior Member
    You're welcome! This is a scary and exciting and gut wrenching journey. So we are all here for each other...whenever you need some support or have questions we're here for you. Good luck and let us know what the doc says.
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  • robinrobin Senior Member Senior Member
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  • Anne72Anne72 Senior Member Senior Member
    I had my HSG and it took all of 13 seconds and not one iota of pain. For every procedure, I just breathe deep and imagine holding a baby. That image can get you through anything!
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  • GeminiJaiGeminiJai Senior Member Senior Member
    Thanks, Robin and Anne! I know I can get through the HSG and, even if there is pain, Anne is exactly right... It'll all be worth it in the end!
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  • smilingeyessmilingeyes Junior Member Junior Member
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  • rorysmomrorysmom Junior Member Junior Member
    my son is now 9 months old- I couldn't be happier. The only thing about cost you need to consider, really, is day care. It is the most expensive thing- more than your mortgage/rent in most cases- especially in the first 3 years or so. Have you decided what you will do for that? if you already have free daycare through a grandparent, lets say, then you are golden. What the other ladies said is correct- while diapers are expensive- there are plenty of places to get inexpensive clothes and needs- goodwill, consignment/resale shops (my fav), walmart, etc. Diapers are expensive, for sure- but you just need to include that in your budget. Day care is really something you will need to look out for, especially if you are planning on working full time to support the baby. As far as the cost of the procedure- you could be lucky like me- it worked the first time. I know - don't hate me!!! I still have 3 vials left if I want to try for a sibling. The little swimmers were the most expensive part (also the blood work up was pretty expensive as well- however if your Gyn says its ok to do after you are preggo- then insurance will cover it).
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  • GeminiJaiGeminiJai Senior Member Senior Member
    RorysMom- Thanks for the input! I just had my HSG today and everything looked perfect, so I'll be having my first IUI with my January cycle. I've heard that a lot of women get pregnant in the cycle(s) following their HSG so I'm definitely crossing my fingers for beginner's luck! I've heard that daycare is the most expensive thing and that's the primary reason I had a renter move in with me. A friend suggested that I look into an FSA account for daycare, which takes the funds out of your paycheck pre-tax, so I'm going to check that out, too. My Mom would love to watch the baby during while I'm at work but my parents are going to be retiring in 2012 and moving 3.5hrs away to the country where jobs are scarce (and the salary median is much lower), so it wouldn't be possible for me to follow them... But I keep telling myself, "where there's a will- there's a way" and I'll find a way to make it all work. Being able to save at least $6-8k during the next 10mos will be a start.
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  • GeminiJaiGeminiJai Senior Member Senior Member
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  • dreamsabc123dreamsabc123 Senior Member Senior Member
    First off, CONGRATS!!! I'm so excited for you!! What is your doctors office starting for free?
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