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My name is Lindsay and I am TTC w/ my husband of almost 2 years I am 25 and he is 29. We have always known that eventually we wanted to start a family of our own, it was really just based on when the right time was. Well, that time has finally come! We have already experienced our first year of marriage together and gotten used to each other's normal routines. Now, going on our second year of marriage, we figured this would be the perfect time to start our little family. We live in Tennessee, and have such an amazing support system while starting this journey together. We just ordered our very first vial and hoping that our lucky day will be February 21st!
The best of luck to all of you who are also TTC & of course... sprinkling lots of baby dust your way
I ordered 2 vials of donor 9924 and had a positive opk this morning @ 6. I thought I had a plan for at home iui (in the cervix) bought speculum, syringe catheter and was planning AI @ 12 and 24 hours past. I'm a bit confused now though bc my donor only had iui/Ivf vials available.. On the description from NW you can only put this kind up to and not into cervix? Is this true.. Any advice would be appreciated I have 2 older children but am brand new to the AI world... Maybe I should be posting this somwhere else??
jammer 3g? I will apreciate everyone who can help me.
So here's the personal stuff: I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I was put on metformin, but the depression it caused made me suicidal. So, I can't be put on them again. I've been working closely with my OB. This "cycle" she put me on ovulation pills.
My husband has ED. The doctor tried many different prescriptions for him... but I'm thinking it's more of a mental thing because of horrors from his childhood. He does not want to see a psychologist about it, and honestly, I can't blame him. I have PTSD, and when it comes to adults in positions of power, it's very hard to trust them.
So, we've been trying artificial insemination using Blossom Cups. I tried using Softcups, but they caused massive cramping and they just didn't fit. With the Blossom Cup, I was able to get a smaller one to fit me, and it doesn't cause me any pain. So far, it's too early to tell... but I have so many questions. It feels like a giant science experiment.... and trying to keep my emotions regulated is near to impossible.
I'm looking for a support system with people who are using Blossom Cups or any other kind of cup. I just need someone to talk to about my worries and questions.
Thanks!
I am 39.
I was married and have a 16 year old daughter. Got divorced when she was 4 and never had more children, but always wanted more!
My Fiance had a vasectomy, so we started trying with home ICI/IUI's - no luck yet.
This month we are trying one last IUI with the Dr.
If that doesn't work, September 10th my fiance has appointment for Vasectomy Reversal.
Hoping a baby is in our future.
We both love children and I love being a mother, for 16 years I dreamed of having another, just hoping my dream comes true!
My husband and I have 3 children combined. I have a 10 yr old boy from a previous relationship, no issues getting pregnant. Then, my husband and I met and got married and tarted trying right away. We never got a positive natural pregnancy due to male infertility. We did IVF in 2012. We got pregnant on the first try and had twins later that year. Our twins are now 3.5 yrs old and we would like 1 more but don't want to do IVF again so we are trying donor sperm. We will try a few ICI before moving onto anything more invasive again.
We are inseminating today. Please send us baby dust.
Please don't think I'm asking for sympathy or forgiveness, that's not my intent....... anyway I'm a 38 year old usaf vet ( I understand the military stereotype, but that's not me), my husband and I have been trying to concieve for 4 years, the Veterans Administration doesn't exactly hand out fertility drugs, and I'm curious if anyone's tried the drugs from Canada or UK? I'm fairly desperate...
We bought our first vials while on vacation this January and did our first insemination at home on January 20th. We thought it would be a grand act of resistance if we conceived on the day DT was inaugurated as our 45th president, but it didn't happen. On the upside, we learned a LOT: waiting on pins and needle for the UPS truck (missing the delivery and having to go pick it up at the UPS Access Point--a pool store--ugh! Thank you NWC for the unmarked packaging, truly!!), storing the dewar in the closet, naming the sperm vials Reilly, and having a certain headlamp incident--the memory of which will keep us laughing for a long time.
We just ordered round 2. We are trying to decide if we will continue with at-home insemination or try the dr. this time.
I am probably going to need help cutting back on coffee...
We are using donor 816R and just saw some other posts about him, but now I'm having trouble finding them again. Would love to keep in touch. Glad for the support and advice here and for these gorgeous pictures of peoples' children!
Nikki here. I'm 22, and single and I like it that way. I know some people think I am a little young, but I don't. I really want a baby and I think I would be a good mom, and I don't want a man in my life to have to have one. My mom is very helpful and supportive of me in this journey, and I cannot wait to conceive!
Good luck to everyone trying!
I have been reading different topics and responses and I have learned a ton already! A lot of you are VERY INFORMATIVE!!!
Good luck to those ttc!!! Wish me luck as well!!
-Shar
After months of searching for the right cryobank for me, I have found the right fit! I am just beginning my donor search! Any tips for a newbie?
It's nice to meet you all!
Jenny
My name is Monica! I am not a newcomer but since I rarely post! I figured I would reintroduce myself to the forum! Happy to meet everyone!
Hopeful SMBC
Starting my journey in September!