tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post2964395738228224785..comments2023-09-25T04:17:53.210-07:00Comments on The Egg Timer (is about to ring): That threw me for a loopEgged Outhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03656572696838310523noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-58177362498719960632016-11-30T22:03:47.953-08:002016-11-30T22:03:47.953-08:00 I am happy to share my experience. I contacted Uk... I am happy to share my experience. I contacted Ukrainian clinic BioTexCom after having negative experiences from a center in the UK. The UK center was negative because of my age at 46. I decided to look elsewhere. I contacted various IVF clinics throughout Europe. I was apprehensive about the language barrier and the clinic helping to create a wonderful baby. I contacted the coordinator at BioTexCom who was immediately receptive, very professional and answered all my questions and concerns. They were very clear from the beginning about what the treatment would entail including precise costs and timings which were important to us. We opted for a donor whom this clinic carefully matched to me in physical appearance such as height, eye and hair color and interests. The process was very simple and flights were booked easily to Kiev. The housing which was given by BioTexCom was fantastic. The clinic was immaculate and the manager I encountered spoke excellent English and was extremely professional and put us at ease. The treatment was very straightforward. We were kept up to date at every step and there was no anxiety or stress. We are delighted with not one but twin gorgeous babies who fit in perfectly in appearance to our other children. I could not praise this clinic and their staff enough as they were all truly amazing and so understanding and supportive. I’m so grateful to them for helping us create truly wonderful babies and making our family complete!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-4505331954489074102009-01-11T22:16:00.000-08:002009-01-11T22:16:00.000-08:00Like Wordgirl said, these "options" are agonizing....Like Wordgirl said, these "options" are agonizing. For me, the the process of choosing donor sperm was mentally stressful. On with IVF and 30K later, my DH and I were told my eggs are bad because of my age and that donor eggs would be our best bet. Gee thanks! <BR/><BR/>Before our attempt, we found out that infant adoption would cost us$25K in our area. So we decided that for that amount of money we should at least try one last time to have our own, ha! Now after that little dream was busted, we have two "options" - a donor egg cycle for another 30K (puff, let me just get that from under my matress) or proceed with 25K adoption. Simple, right? <BR/><BR/>In reading your story, I felt like I was reading my own and it makes me really really mad that we suffer in silence while the clinics do their "research" on our dime. Moreover, the stupid questions in the homestudy make me mad at the world b/c I have to prove that I am a decent human being who will make a great parent while others just sneeze and reproduce. <BR/><BR/>It is just sad that so many women longing for a family are being thrown for a loop everyday with so many "choices" to have a family. So many will continue to suffer in silence. Although I have been visiting many blogs without commenting, I felt I needed to share my experience with you for whatever it is worth.bluemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07838463081941000846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-47356288195738877652009-01-06T09:33:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:33:00.000-08:00This is so hard. I'm sorry about that. I can't i...This is so hard. I'm sorry about that. I can't imagine what this crossroads must feel like.Ms. Perkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923832430040384294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-51188650442733304042009-01-03T17:34:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:34:00.000-08:00Honey, you haven't posted in weeks and I'm worried...Honey, you haven't posted in weeks and I'm worried about you after the sunk into deep depression comment.<BR/><BR/>I know this is hard. BOY, DO I KNOW!!! But please try to see your RE's offer of a donor embryo as GREAT NEWS! It doesn't and shouldn't hinder your adoption path whatsoever.<BR/><BR/>Go full force towards them both and whichever works first will bring you the baby you were always intended to have!<BR/><BR/>This is just more opportunity - it's all good. Hugs!Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288560043939554132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-90650669222543357192008-12-27T07:36:00.000-08:002008-12-27T07:36:00.000-08:00The journey that IF leads us on is never laid smoo...The journey that IF leads us on is never laid smooth. There are always better ways, new methods or new technology. <BR/><BR/>I know how you're feeling with all these "choices" laying out on the table. My story is a little different, but one of our options is also embryo adoption. We've looked into it and I have some agencies that you can go through if it is going to take awhile for your RE to match you up. <BR/><BR/>I know that when the time is right, you'll make the perfect decision for you and your family. <BR/><BR/>Thinking of you and keeping you close to my heart as you go through this. <BR/><BR/>TarahWe have Angel Wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492464889416475299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-69899859111195247532008-12-22T07:12:00.000-08:002008-12-22T07:12:00.000-08:00May you find the strength you need right now!May you find the strength you need right now!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315009197157452620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-27533385605984997862008-12-16T10:03:00.000-08:002008-12-16T10:03:00.000-08:00As always, I have a long answer :(When deciding on...As always, I have a long answer :(<BR/><BR/>When deciding on shoes, too many options are bad, 'cause you'll drive yourself nuts, but you know you'll come home with shoes.<BR/><BR/>However, in the infertility world, alternative options are a blessing because, as we all know, outcomes are far from certain. But I only think it's a good thing if you can run the plans concurrantly - otherwise it's maddening to wait for one to fail before initiating the other (and donor embryos are hard to come by so if you can get some, grab them!!!)<BR/><BR/>Would you feel good about giving your RE a great big hug and a thank you and asking him to to hurry up and get you on the donor embryo list and the same day continue your adoption paperwork?<BR/><BR/>That way you have 2 avenues on the horizon and like Lorraine said, whichever one comes through the easiest is meant to be :)<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, I accepted a donor embryo this past summer. It resulted in a chemical pregnancy but I wasn't the least bit sorry I did it. In retrospect, I only wish I'd had my hydrosalpinx removed before then (no one told me!) because it always lingers in my mind if that wasn't the cause of the failure.<BR/><BR/>I'm going on to a donor egg cycle and I wish adoption were a viable option for me, 'cause I think I'd get that ball rolling simultaneously.<BR/><BR/>Much luck, whatever you decide.Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288560043939554132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-61920147971714063342008-12-12T14:23:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:23:00.000-08:00The best path sure does change daily, doesn't it? ...The best path sure does change daily, doesn't it? Unbelievably frustrating. I hear you.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there - do what you can, and follow both paths as well as possible until your best option presents itself...jodie38https://www.blogger.com/profile/06863616136294965463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-82637315749784288452008-12-09T22:12:00.000-08:002008-12-09T22:12:00.000-08:00I hope you can find a way to continue to pursue bo...I hope you can find a way to continue to pursue both paths openly - it seems like he right option will be the one that presents itself most easily. I know that's easy to say from an outsider's perspective, but that's par for the course...<BR/><BR/>It seems like embryo donation is the option I read about the least - I would love to know more as you go forward.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180034761243431694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-56769102286464288732008-12-09T19:06:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:06:00.000-08:00I so completely understand these feelings! And Pam...I so completely understand these feelings! And Pam is right about the constant shifting ... at least that's how it was with me. One minute I'd be completely focused on adoption, then next minute contemplating another IVF ... and even now when we're in the adoption pool, I'm still having days (like today) when I badly want to try again for a pregnancy, no matter how it happens. Except that we can't because all of our resources are now dedicated to adoption. Sigh.Rebeccahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110795754864023339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-17819863229280702082008-12-09T08:33:00.000-08:002008-12-09T08:33:00.000-08:00I think having more options just makes things more...I think having more options just makes things more difficult, so I can understand how you feel.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188110112312139648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466727141695623252.post-12428929477242528852008-12-09T08:22:00.000-08:002008-12-09T08:22:00.000-08:00I find that this process is a constant shifting of...I find that this process is a constant shifting of expectations and desires --and it's been difficult for me to know which path felt right for me-- I think its powerful to come to a place where one path draws you to it -- then you have a sense of 'what next' - -that, for me has been the hardest part...<BR/><BR/>I'm here and boy does this suck (how eloquent is that!)<BR/><BR/>XO<BR/><BR/>PamWordgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580973104447557466noreply@blogger.com