That's exactly how we were! We briefly thought about asking her brother and then quickly decided not to. It was just too close for comfort and (honestly) we were kind of skeeved with the idea. Someone she used to know from high school (who she used to be really close with) actually offered, but he's such an obnoxious pain in the ass I couldn't imagine having a life-long connection with him. So that's how we ended up with the cryobank. But after two months we just decided we couldn't keep doing this at $1,400 a try so we revisited the brother conversation. Suddenly things didn't seem so awkward/uncomfortable when there was a tangible price comparison. Luckily, he went for it! But I'm always concerned he's going to eventually change his mind and decide he doesn't want to plan his entire life around my ovulation pattern. Can't say I would blame him.. but it would be devestating.
But! If I remember correctly shipping was quite expensive so it's probably a little more afordable if you can just pick it up yourself. You do have the bonus of knowing the sperm you're using is good quality.
My wife's been a rock through this. I sometimes forget that this is really hard on her too, especially during the ectopic. I think she felt so disconnected from the process. We all feel helpless at points in this journey - but I think she feels it doubly because, aside from the few minutes of insemination, there's not really much for her to do but wait. On the flip side, I dont' think she obsesses about it quite as much as I do because she's not monitoring/tracking every little pinch and twing of her body.
TTC is fun and miserable. I hope you can skip all the bullshit and get it on your first try! That would be great for you. I hope this is my month too.. Like I said - I'm ready for this to be over.
But! If I remember correctly shipping was quite expensive so it's probably a little more afordable if you can just pick it up yourself. You do have the bonus of knowing the sperm you're using is good quality.
My wife's been a rock through this. I sometimes forget that this is really hard on her too, especially during the ectopic. I think she felt so disconnected from the process. We all feel helpless at points in this journey - but I think she feels it doubly because, aside from the few minutes of insemination, there's not really much for her to do but wait. On the flip side, I dont' think she obsesses about it quite as much as I do because she's not monitoring/tracking every little pinch and twing of her body.
TTC is fun and miserable. I hope you can skip all the bullshit and get it on your first try! That would be great for you. I hope this is my month too.. Like I said - I'm ready for this to be over.
to everyone!
