laurac1988
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Well, after a year of trying with our lovely donor, we decided to move on. I've been reading a lot about eggs and sperm sometimes just being plain old not compatible, so I think in order to sidestep that and give ourselves the best chances of our dream we need to move forward.
We've also talked long and hard and decided that from October we will probably try alternative months. So, I will try for two months and if no pregnancy then Amy will try for two months. Then back to me again if no pregnancy. This will give us the best chances I think. We are luckily enough to be in a position where we can have our pick of sperm and where we have two wombs in which to potentially grow our little bubba.
We didn't have to look for long before finding our new donor. I'm really happy. He's like a male version of Amy in a way, in that he's from around here and other such things. His little girl also looks exactly like Amy when she was a little one! To respect his privacy, I will be referring to him as Mr Sperm or just "our donor" on here. So full of respect for all these lovely chaps who give a part of them to make a family complete.
Between now and October we're nothing becoming gym monkeys and healthy eating machines! I have lost 8lb so far and Amy 22lb! Gym membership starts next month. I've lovingly christened this "Operation Don't Be A Flump For Florida". Every good plan needs a fun name!
I had a good chat with a manager at work the other day. After being signed off for two weeks I felt I was really badly managed when I came back. When I explained about TTC stress and such, the person who did my back to work interview (not the manager I'm talking about now) told me that "sometimes it's not meant to happen" with regards to having a baby. Needless to say I was totally crushed and Amy was about as annoyed as they get. But me and my manager had a lovely chat, we came up with some things to move forward with, and he's made himself available should I need anything, which I really appreciate.
I feel like when I was signed off I really hit rock bottom. I couldn't function. There was nothing for me to do, nothing for me to set my mind to. Between working sixty hours that week at work, TTC stress, the approach of mum's birthday and other things, was it any wonder I couldn't cope? Right now I feel much brighter. The work issues I was having are smoothed over just about. The home issues are not so bad. I feel like I can compartmentalise my brain quite nicely and deal with things one at a time. I've learnt to take a deep breathe, stop for a moment, and then carry on.
Lack of stress is leading to a much more positive Laura and a happier Amy. Now we just need to lay for Florida, go to Florida and then hop back on that baby wagon as new, healthy ladies with a new and improved plan of action. Fingers crossed, come October, our new healthy selves and a new donor will lead to the baby we have wanted for quite a long time now!
We've also talked long and hard and decided that from October we will probably try alternative months. So, I will try for two months and if no pregnancy then Amy will try for two months. Then back to me again if no pregnancy. This will give us the best chances I think. We are luckily enough to be in a position where we can have our pick of sperm and where we have two wombs in which to potentially grow our little bubba.
We didn't have to look for long before finding our new donor. I'm really happy. He's like a male version of Amy in a way, in that he's from around here and other such things. His little girl also looks exactly like Amy when she was a little one! To respect his privacy, I will be referring to him as Mr Sperm or just "our donor" on here. So full of respect for all these lovely chaps who give a part of them to make a family complete.
Between now and October we're nothing becoming gym monkeys and healthy eating machines! I have lost 8lb so far and Amy 22lb! Gym membership starts next month. I've lovingly christened this "Operation Don't Be A Flump For Florida". Every good plan needs a fun name!
I had a good chat with a manager at work the other day. After being signed off for two weeks I felt I was really badly managed when I came back. When I explained about TTC stress and such, the person who did my back to work interview (not the manager I'm talking about now) told me that "sometimes it's not meant to happen" with regards to having a baby. Needless to say I was totally crushed and Amy was about as annoyed as they get. But me and my manager had a lovely chat, we came up with some things to move forward with, and he's made himself available should I need anything, which I really appreciate.
I feel like when I was signed off I really hit rock bottom. I couldn't function. There was nothing for me to do, nothing for me to set my mind to. Between working sixty hours that week at work, TTC stress, the approach of mum's birthday and other things, was it any wonder I couldn't cope? Right now I feel much brighter. The work issues I was having are smoothed over just about. The home issues are not so bad. I feel like I can compartmentalise my brain quite nicely and deal with things one at a time. I've learnt to take a deep breathe, stop for a moment, and then carry on.
Lack of stress is leading to a much more positive Laura and a happier Amy. Now we just need to lay for Florida, go to Florida and then hop back on that baby wagon as new, healthy ladies with a new and improved plan of action. Fingers crossed, come October, our new healthy selves and a new donor will lead to the baby we have wanted for quite a long time now!
our dream might be further away than I thought
