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I'm Raynae' and I am 38. My partner Holly and I have been together going on 6 yrs. We had our committment ceremony in Las Vegas with Elivis!!
I have 2 adopted daughters (ages 20 and 18). As far as I know I do not have any known infertility issues. Will get all my bloodwork back this Thursday.
I have never tried to get pregnant before.
I plan to order my swimmers in April and try at home AI this time in April.
We are beekeepers and I make 100% beeswax candles, lip balm and salves and sell them at festivals.
I will be at Atlanta Pride Oct 30-Nov 1 and am busy making a whole lot of candles!!
Our plan from the beginning was that we'd have two more children together- she'd have one first since she is older, then I'd have one. The Universe changed our plans in early 2008 when I was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma and had to have a complete hysterectomy. It has been very hard for me to come to terms with the fact that I will never be able to experience having a baby myself, but I am so very lucky that I have love, support, and trust with a partner as amazing as Amy. I am humbled and so grateful that she is willing to give me the one thing I have always wanted more than anything, but can't have myself- more children.
We had been TTC off and on for 3 years using 3 known donors. There were issues with the donors not being available when we needed them quite often. We found out as time went on that one was completely infertile, one had a very low sperm count, and one was not forthcoming regarding his "recreational habits" and caffeine intake, which had a very negative impact on his sperm apparently. We got our BFP on the first try with frozen sperm from NW! I just had a feeling all along that if we had GOOD sperm that was there when we NEEDED it, it would happen for us. And it did!
We are planning to start TTC our last baby (*sniffle*) in January 2010.
I am 32 (real close to 33) years old, single and starting to realize if I want kids they might just have to come before Mr. Right (if he even exists! ) I live in Mid to northern Michigan and I have been TTC on and off for about a year and a half. I have been using 029G but so far with no luck. I love NW because it was the only bank I found where I could go with out Dr. recommendation. Wishing everyone lots of sticky, sticky baby-dust!
I hope we get our BFP's really soon
I guess I should put where I am from I lived in southern california my whole life till 2004 and I now live in houston Texas
I am 38, married and live in Alaska!!
Mom to 9 (in my heart) -
Son -Oldest is 20 - was on bed rest with him starting at 30wks
Daughters--
19 - went on best rest with her at 28weeks. She's been fighting cancer for over 4 years.
17 - bedrest at 25 weeks, bled the entire pregnancy and lost her twin. She had a massive brain tumor 5 years ago and is a miracle she is still with us. No tumor growth but she has a rare genetic disorder and her knee bone cartilage deteriated and is now on an organ donor list for a new knee bone & cartridge.
16 - foster daughter we finally adopted 2 years ago!
14 - after 4 mc's and headrest starting at "day of viability" we have this little ray of sunshine!!
#6 isn't in our home - we went thru the process of adopting a little boy we had him for 2 years. I held him thru his long nights of withdrawal from being born on drugs, hes my baby boy, at the day of adoption the bio dad changed his mind, a few mos later do to neglect he was hospitalized with mersa, again I held him and when he got healthy they sent him back to his dad, we see him around town and he still looks sick-skinny- and neglected. He has sad eyes now. It breaks my heart and there is nothing I can do. He is the biggest reason we are trying to get pregnant I just can't go thru that again.
Since last I was on here we had 1 successful pregnancy with donor that ended in mc at about 12weeks.
We decided my body just can't carry anymore babies and we gave up. Then the day before our foster license was to expire we got a call for a beautiful boy who was 10mos old, neglected with fas. He is almost 3 now and so amazing to have in our lives. Then on my birthday 2011 we got a call his baby brother needed a home so we of course said yes. We got him at 10 days old. We are finalizing the adoption now still waiting on 1 judges signature!
In Jan we took on a 16yr old boy that our kids have known for roughly 6 years.
So everything happens for a reason... We didn't succeed in ttc and found the courage to foster more and we got 3 great boys added to our family!
Besides the 2 legged children we have 3 cats, 1 dogs (we rescued a mommy cat & her baby as well as a little terrier)
I been charting for well over a year started to track my migraines and the link between them and my cycles. Didn't ever dream DH would go for DS but he did so the charting sure came in useful to help us get a quicker start on GAI. We AI'd Jan (5 vials IUI) = BFN, Feb (3 ICI = 2 IUI vials) = BFN, Mar (2 ICI + 1 IUI vials) = BFN, April & May took off, June (1IUI & 1 ICI) = BFN, June found a mass on my right ovary and had to put TTC on hold. Mass grew and had it removed in September wasn't Cancer was called a "Dermoid Cyst" Hoping to TTC again in Jan 2010. We did conceive after the surgery but lost our baby. No more ttc for us but our home is full and hopefully will continue to be.
Well thought I would pop in to update for any of the ladies who may remember me.
My name is Jody and I'm from Michigan and I'm 35!! I conceived my daughter Emily in 2007 and had her 10/22/07 via. another bank. Fortunately I found these wonderful boards and met some wonderful people and continue to come here for support. I plan on trying again this year for my #2 using my same donor.
YEAH!!! ACCEPTED:D:D:D
Always wanted kids, and honestly never pictured having a S.O. in the picture. I think I wanted to always be a SMBC, before I had ever even heard of the term.
Have struggled with irregular and/or annovulatory cycles all my life, so I have known that sooner rather than later will likely be more successful for me. No previous children, however I was subject to the disappointment of a failed adoption in early 2007.
I am hoping to ultimately have two children (and hoping that they won't be at the same time), although I would like them to be full siblings, I wouldn't be crushed if they weren't. And I am dreaming that at least one will be a little girl, but again wouldn't be disappointed if I had two beautiful boys.
I work as an RN on an adult surgical floor of the local hospital. I a big beliver in Organic/Natural food, All things "Green", Breastfeeding, Babywearing, Cosleeping, Homebirthing etc. I live next door to a progressive Montessori school and feel that will be an excellent fit for my beliefs.
That's all for now.
Attempt #9...June 25/26?
Initially I started my journeey with adoption. I took home my son, Zachary, at two days old and was in love Just before he turned 6 months old his birth father changed his mind and I lost Zach. I immediately turned to AI.
I conceived the twins on my third attempt (fourth cycle) when I was 25 and delivered the twins just before my 26th birthday. The twins were spontaneous (no meds) and there was no history in my family - talk about shock!
I wanted to TTC last May ('08 ) but I wasd diagnosed with MS in February and I needed to wait a year until I TTC to see how I responded to meds. I have had an uneventful year and have been given the go-ahead to TTC again. I am currently on my 2nd cycle and hoping for the best.
Mommy to Twins plus One - donor 733
I am completely new to this board and TTC. However, I have been doing a lot of research!!!
I am ~6 hours before ovulation, and just did my first AI! Yea! I did an at-home IUI and it went very smooth. No pain, no problems! I plan on doing another at 5:00 a.m. Then, comes the tormenting waiting game.
I am using donor number 080F. I have read that this donor has good success rates, so hopefully someluck will fall my way.
Please, please wish me lots of baby dust! I will keep everyone posted on how the second iui goes, and if I actually do get pregnant.
This is so exciting! Lots of baby dust to everyone.
-S
My name is Veronica, a SMBC, and I live in the Pacific Northwest. I'm 37, and have been actively trying to conceive since last year, but it has been on my mind for years. I think I started posting on NW boards starting about 5 ish years ago, off and on. I have a 17 year son, who is my world. I would dearly love to have one more, and pray that I can conceive within the next year. I have worked in the medical field for many years (I actually started in the Navy) but have my BS in education.
I have homeschooled my son for many years (up until this year, when he started community college). I haven't decided if I will homeschool my next child, if I am so fortunate to conceive. I may decide to do it from 2nd grade through 8th grade.
I look forward to getting to know you all more!
Sincerely, Veronica
I am Cynthia, will be 30 this summer, been married almost 9 y.o to my huband Mike. We were blessed in 2008, and got pregnant on our first try with a donor doing ICI. Sadly we lost our son (Ole), at 5 months of pregnancy. We recently tired twice to get pregnant doing ICI, but had no luck so far. We plan to try again in June, with a new donor. Were really hoping to be holding our little blessing in March 2010. Its been hard, though I am happy to hear others now pregnant, it still hurts a little, cause it somthing we wish we had.
Cynthia
Seattle,WA
I guess that sums it up in a nutshell. I love the forum, still dont' have all the abbreviations figured out but I am trying. The thing is I have always been jealous when others around me got pregnant, but the forum has changed that part of me. I am just as excited about everyone else as I am with us. I love that their our traditional families, single mothers, and lesbian couples. I guess it makes it easy to talk to everyone here becuase we are all in this together.
GODD LUCK EVERYONE!! I pray every night for everyone to get their BFPS, I usually shed a happy tear when I hear of one.
We are an open book for the most part so if we can every help anyone, even though we are new at this, please feel free to contact us.
Again, GOOD LUCK
Our story began in 2003 that was when we got married and have tried for a baby since 2004 or so. We tried having a child for all these years and nothing happened. We never thought anything of it other than it would happen when the time was right. I was very wrong. After talking to DH, we decided to go to a doctor and get checked out. They told me I was fine and everything looked good with me and then it was DH's turn and they said he had a 0 sperm count, and would never father my children. This was very devastating for both him and me, and we did not understand why this was happening to us. Heck I think we still dont understand. The doctor was very cruel and broke my heart, telling me laughing that I would never. Anyway this was last year in January I think. Anyway after several months of talking to him, and looking online for a way to get a baby. I found NW, and it changed my life. I talked to DH and he finally agreed to try this way. I know it is hard for him to go through this, but he knows how badly I want a baby. We decided to try for the first time via ICI in June and that resulted in a BFN. We tried again last month and resulted in a BFN and now we are on our thirda try this month. Just waiting to see what will happen. I am so excited about this month. Well this was our story, made it short. Best of luck to everyone.
We are Kate and Susan from Michigan and this is our second try with north west. Our first try resulted in a girl (now 21 months) and we are hoping to be as lucky this time around! I am waiting patiently to have a BFP tonight when I finally get to pee on the stick!!! My test date is not really until Sunday but I can't stand it anymore so I am going to buy whichever test says "early results" LOL. Good luck everyone!
Anyhow, I have been looking into artificial insemination since I was 18 (believe it or not!). I guess I always knew in the back of my head that I would be doing this on my own. Not that I haven't given men the chance to be my prince charming... sadly, I've kissed only toads... haha
In a lot of ways, I wish I had started this sooner (early 20s). I have been wanting to be a mom since I was a teen... I knew it was for me. I also know that it's a crazy journey... but I can only imagine how fulfilling of a journey it will be. I hope to know soon ... I WILL know soon!!!
I am so thankful for NW and all you fantastic ladies. I don't talk about this to many people. I have mentioned it here and there, so most people I'm close to understand that it's something I'd be willing to do to have kids... I haven't told anyone, however, that I am actually in the process of inseminating (I saw an episode of "Friends" where Joey talked Monica out of AI... I don't want any of my friends to do the same- I need full peace of mind in my decision).
This month (about 2-4 days from today) will be my 5th ttc cycle (2nd attempt this time around). I'm really excited and have been thinking nothing but positive thoughts. AND- I'm feeling the ovaries working their magic
I too am working on being as earth-friendly as possible. I want to sew my own all-in-one cloth diapers. If I get around to it and they work well, I might be willing to sell some to anyone interested (time permitting) I also plan to breastfeed, co-sleeping will most-likely be for me and my kiddos, and I am Vegan... again (I hope to stay that way and want to raise my kids Vegan... It feels wonderful!)
I currently live in Southern California but grew up in Tucson, AZ. I like to move around, so I'm not sure where I will go next. I'm in debate between Florida, Oregon, and Northern California... Whatever... haha.
Good Luck to all you fabulous mommies/ mommies to be, and thank you all for being here... I know we are all appreciative
My partner and I have been together for 5 years..
I have been to the board many times but never thought to register..
Anyway im glad I did.. We did a insem in March and now we are 5 weeks pregnant..Yayy for us..
Good luck to everyone!!:D
We used Donor 094G
I actually wasn't sure i would be able to have biological children b/c I had open heart surgery when I was 27 and I take coumadin, which is very harmful to fetuses, but now I have the option to use heparin during my pregnancy, which puts me in a high-risk pregnancy category, but I have the support of my Cardiologist and a very good perinatologist who specializes in heart conditions in pregnant women (now I just need to get pregnant). I think b/c I've spent my entire life in hospitals (prior to my heart surgery) i'm really comfortable with doctors, so I'm using a RE to get pregnant, he's an extrememly good doctor and i feel very lucky to have found him. I also hope to adopt in the future. I would like at least 2 kids, prefer 3, and wouldn't say no to even more!
I'm on try #4, using IUI and frozen donor sperm from NW. I was just put on Femara for this attempt and I have to take progesterone as well for a luteal phase defect. Good Luck to everyone!
Me (36)
SMBC ttc#1
I initially looked into foreign, domestic, and foster adoption, but kept confronting obstacles. In the process of researching adoption, I stumbled across this board and realized AI was a possibility and probably my best - and quickest - option.
I tried for two months last summer before realizing that I had a minor infertility issue and got a referral to a "fertility specialist" who knew less than me. But, she could prescribe drugs, so I conceived during my fourth cycle trying (first month on meds). I'm expecting a boy this June, and I think I'll try for a second child after a year or so.
I've really appreciated all the tips and advice I've received from ladies on this board. It has been immeasurably helpful, and TTC never would've worked without you! Thank you!!
My partner and I have been together 5 years and have a 3year old daughter together. We had a KD with our daughter, but he was unwilling/unable to help us out for #2, so we've found NW. I temp, check cervical mucus/position, and use the fertility lens, but do not use OPKs. I have tried them before, but never got a positive, even when TTC my daughter when I obviously DID ovulate.
We are on try number 2, but so far no luck. Currently I'm on CD 30/ 19DPO and no sign of AF and I've spent waaay too much money on HPTs, all negative. I'm just waiting for AF and ready to get on with the next cycle.
I had an appointment with my Ob/Gyn today and she has agreed to do the insemination for me. I am using a donor, from another bank. I am hoping to start in June. Will and I are going to Disney World in May so I wanted to get that trip over with before I started trying. My doctor prescribed Clomid (50mg) so hopefully that will do the trick! I never had any trouble getting pregnant with my son, but that was five years ago too.
Good luck to everyone -