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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!
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Name (under which the vial was purchased)
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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
Single Mothering (Doctor appts and taking time off after birth)
ctinay
Member Member
Hi there. I'm going to be undergoing IVF real soon and I'll find out if I'm pregnant Christmas Day! Just wondered how other single mothers have handled taking time off for doctor appts and after giving birth? I am going to be starting a new job so I don't qualify for FMLA, worried I'll get let go, and not sure when to tell them I'm pregnant (as soon as I find out or at 3 months). Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you! Christina 
Comments
I hope it works out for you.
I would wait until 3 months to tell any employer - sadly, many pregnancies do end up in miscarriage and the risk fades after the first trimester. You don't want to tell them and then miscarry
I was lucky to be able to manage my schedule to take all the appt time that I needed, but I also worked longer hours to make sure that I didn't fall behind in work. Try to make as many appts on your days off as possible (not really easy when you are trying but once you are pregnant a day or two either side won't make much difference.
They cannot let you go for getting pregnant! I don't know what you do but if you don't qualify for FMLA, have some serious talks with your boss and HR once you are past the 3-4 month mark to discuss options.
I am wondering how this all worked out for you? I am going to be ttc via IUI in the next month or so and losing my job is one of my greatest fears. I work for a small, male only, company and they are not exactly family friendly.
I admit, I usually worry for nothing
My family that I've told is super excited and asked why I waited so long! I think I'm also having a hard time giving up the 2 parent-happy family dream. I've spent the last few months searching for the right bank and the right donor. I have it narrowed down to 2 donors, hopefully I will be trying in the next month or two...