new to this and super overwhelmed

Wcgymnast, I am 37 and just starting on my journey to become a single mom. It took me over a month to find the perfect donor for me. I decided on 4538 and his numbers have been great for my first 2 IUIs. I am currently in the TWW for insemination #2. I haven't used medication for my first 2 cycles but will if this one is not successful.
It is a very overwhelming process but in the end we will be blessed with healthy babies!!

Jaszica, can you share the single mother by choice support groups you have found?

Wcgymnast,
I think we all have a lot in common. I just turned 38 and started the iui process in June. This month will be my second iui attempt with meds. Im hoping to do a piggy back iui next week.

I always knew I would be a mom however, didn't imagine this would be my path. I told myself that if if wasn't married or in a committed relationship by this year I would look in to the donor process. I am a successful, caring and compassionate woman as are all of the wonderful ladies i have been grateful to meet on this thread.

I was very terrified when picking my donor 4211. There are so many emotions and things I had to consider that I hadn't expected to feel.

I had a physical characteristic I knew I was looking for then realized there was more to really think about when deciding. I struggled with anonymous and ID option for awhile. There was also a fear if I looked too deep into this particular donor I would start to become attached to him somehow. In fact I dreaded listening to his voice. Maybe I'm just too much of a softy though. But how he answered the questions, I was assured he was the right donor for me and my future child. I did end up picking an anonymous donor and feel more comfortable about that decision now than I did before.

I've also struggled and chatted with these girls about dating during this process. Along with many other thoughts and ideas.
One thing I personally have had a hard time thinking about in my heart is wether this is fair to my child to not have a father. I grew up with a father that wasn't very much there for me and I have been affected much by that. And in some way I think I might do this unintentionally to my child by picking a donor.
What I have to remind myself is how much love this child will receive not only from me but also my support system. And having a baby doesn't mean I won't be married when God see's it's right for me. I am soo excited to soon be a mother. Words can't even express.

I think we all are very courageous women to be able to walk this journey. I love that each day I can sit and read and respond to these women that totally understand what it's like to do this. I can't tell you what a difference meeting these ladies and talking daily has helped me emotionally.

I hope you continue to keep us updated on your experiences.)
Kisses
Lisa