Considering at-home insemination with donor sperm...?

[Briss]

c.30, thanks so much! how silly of me, I did not even consider having fresh donor sperm, somehow I just assumed it would be frozen… I am very new to this. naturally fresh sperm is much better. although how do you know whether your donor is free from any diseases etc, are they licenced or something?

 

[Nimyra]

Hi Briss,

No, known donors aren't licensed. You need to be careful. Do your homework on them and their lifestyle, request current STI testing (at your expense), and trust your gut. There is always a risk of picking up something. Going with an AI-only donor who is monogamous and gets regular testing isn't horribly risky though. That's part of what you have to weigh when making the decision to go rogue like us... Also be sure to consider legal issues - consulting with a family law attorney is a good idea. The legal issues are more complicated with a known at-home donor than they are with doctor-assisted conception.

 

[Briss]

Nimyra, thank you very much for highlighting these issues, definitely something to think about. btw, congratulations on our BFP! H&H 9 months!

 

[Nimyra]

Thanks Briss,

Pregnancy after a loss is a real trip and I'm more or less out of my mind with worry, but hopefully it will all be worth it. Best of luck to you and keep us posted on your decisions.

 

[Skylark123]

Ok 20 dpo. Did a test this morning. Can anyone see a line??

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/my-pregnancy-test178707

 

[2moms2be]

Ok 20 dpo. Did a test this morning. Can anyone see a line??

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/my-pregnancy-test178707

Actually, I can. I'm not sure if it's a shadow or what, but I definitely see something. If you're 20DPO, I'm thinking it's positive... test again later/tomorrow, and see if it gets darker! How exciting!

 

[c.30]

I can see a line and would be inclined to call that a BFP.

I agree about testing again soon! Good luck!!!!

 

[Skylark123]

Thanks ladies! super excited and going to test again tomorrow to check and see if it gets darker or disappears lol

 

[day_dreamer]

I'm hopeless at.lines usually, but it looks faintly pink to me!

 

[jury3]

I can't open the link...I hope this is it for you!!!!

 

[Skylark123]

Thanks everyone I will update you with tomorrows test hopefully it will be darker! Fx

I am not sure how to post a pic direct on here. I will have to find out to make it easier x

 

[CmonBFP]

Skylark - that's a line FOR SURE!!

 

[jury3]

skylark-I can see the link now...I definitely see a pink line! FX'd for you!!!

 

[laurac1988]

I see it!

As for us... Ov seems to be nearing. Last month was ce25

https://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q568/lauracostello1988/31a7b3db79c6889bddf00f73d1b7689f_zpsa03e408b.jpg

 

[Mummylou23]

skylark any update?

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Hi ladies! Had my tubal reversal today so I'll be joining you in the TTC department very soon!

 

[jury3]

laura-Yay!

Mummylou-How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while...

brandi-Yay! So exciting

 

[Mummylou23]

im doing good thank you apart from come down with flu but part from that all good. I am making things for baby. how are you

 

[laurac1988]

Awesome news brandi!
Any update skylark?

As for us... Looks like we're likely to be inseminating tomorrow night!
https://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q568/lauracostello1988/31a7b3db79c6889bddf00f73d1b7689f_zpsa03e408b.jpg

 

[day_dreamer]

My donor is no longer donating and I'm all out of options, so it looks like it's the end of the road for me.

Just wanted to say good luck and hope everyone's dreams come true