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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
2nd IUI. Needing support & positivity...
sariemaree
Junior Member Junior Member
Hi everyone.
I've been lurking around the forum for a couple of months, but this is my first time to post. My name is Sara. I guess what I'm looking for is shared experiences, support, etc. I've been a little down lately. I let my brain, internet research, and statistics get the best of me, and it makes me wonder what my chances of conceiving and having my own baby actually are. Sometimes, the possibility seems so far out of reach.
Anyway, I will be undergoing my second IUI this month. Last month's was unfortunately unsuccessful (with donor 4253.) I am taking Femara and using the Ovidrel trigger shot. At this point, I don't have any known fertility issues. My husband and I chose this route because he had a vasectomy many, many years ago, and we both felt like this would be the best option for us financially. He's been very supportive, and I am thankful for that. We are not wealthy, and I think that puts more pressure on the whole process. I keep reading about women who have undergone 4-7 (or more) IUI's, some with success and some without. I can't imagine, nor am I in a position to spend that much money at this time. It's just frustrating because I feel like if it doesn't happen during this next cycle, I will be waiting a long time to try again, and I'm not getting any younger.
I'm considering switching donors this time. I fell in love with donor 4253's childhood photo, and he has many of my husband's features. I also chose him because he has a negative blood type (so do I), but he doesn't have any reported pregnancies. I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything negative, but I think I'd like to try a donor who does. What are your thoughts? My next choice is Donor 2467.
Any feedback or words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. I would love to hear from you! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post.
May the odds be in your favor,
Sara
I've been lurking around the forum for a couple of months, but this is my first time to post. My name is Sara. I guess what I'm looking for is shared experiences, support, etc. I've been a little down lately. I let my brain, internet research, and statistics get the best of me, and it makes me wonder what my chances of conceiving and having my own baby actually are. Sometimes, the possibility seems so far out of reach.
Anyway, I will be undergoing my second IUI this month. Last month's was unfortunately unsuccessful (with donor 4253.) I am taking Femara and using the Ovidrel trigger shot. At this point, I don't have any known fertility issues. My husband and I chose this route because he had a vasectomy many, many years ago, and we both felt like this would be the best option for us financially. He's been very supportive, and I am thankful for that. We are not wealthy, and I think that puts more pressure on the whole process. I keep reading about women who have undergone 4-7 (or more) IUI's, some with success and some without. I can't imagine, nor am I in a position to spend that much money at this time. It's just frustrating because I feel like if it doesn't happen during this next cycle, I will be waiting a long time to try again, and I'm not getting any younger.
I'm considering switching donors this time. I fell in love with donor 4253's childhood photo, and he has many of my husband's features. I also chose him because he has a negative blood type (so do I), but he doesn't have any reported pregnancies. I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything negative, but I think I'd like to try a donor who does. What are your thoughts? My next choice is Donor 2467.
Any feedback or words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. I would love to hear from you! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post.
May the odds be in your favor,
Sara
Comments
I went to acupuncture to help the process and followed a strict diet to help get my system back in line. Every tme I had an iui I would spend the next tww looking at my stomach and seeing myself pregnant. i would think for the whole tww that it was successful. Positive thoughts and prayers got me through the process. I am by no means wealthy either. I would sacrifice in other areas to pay for this.
I hope this helps. I know you probably want a guarantee but I can't give that to you. We have the same chance of getting pregnant that a couple dtd the deed does. It is about a 25% chance each month. A couple trying on their own can take 4-6 months before it works. It is the same for us. I know you would think the chances would be greater with all the timing involved but there is a little magic and a higher power at work as well.
I hope you get that bfp soon! Baby dust!
Robin
I hope everything is fine with you by now! Did you finally get pregnant? We are trying with donor 4253 in a month. First try for us..!
Thank you for the well wishes! Since my last post, I haven't had another IUI. Took some time off to recuperate emotionally and to try and pay my credit card down some. I think I'm ready to try again. Did you end up using Donor 4253? If so, how did it go? I'd love to hear about it, if you're willing to share. He's still my favorite! Love those blue eyes!
Take care,
Sara