TTC after loss - over 40 - any takers? Our lucky thread - 9 rainbows and 1 BFP

[Soanxious]

I never realised sperm and egg donor companies gave so much info.. that is really good.. being able to choose one that will hopefully look like you.. would be cool to see where the person you think you may of chosen comes too on the list..

In another way..its like husband hunting... without the marriage, for we normally look at partners with visions of what our children will look like.. exciting times...

What happens when you use donors? do they get info on if they have been used? if it was successful? the sex and dob of baby etc? what about the child when it is older..is it allowed to search for the donor? I know nothing in it.. x

 

[Oasis717]

Wow Sparkle thats so exciting!! Wishing you the v v best of luck xxxx
Ok so bd resumed today as no more spotting and im a randy mare already lol. The whole point of not ttc is NOT to deposit any in my cervix I think we need to practice the art of not ttc xxxxxx

 

[Soanxious]

lol... Becks... you will be pregnant doing your trying NOT to conceive that way!! x

 

[Oasis717]

lol I know how rubbish are we!! Couple of recent pics to share xxxxx

 

[Oasis717]

xx

 

[Soanxious]

Aww they are lovely pics Becks.. you're right about your DH having a Danny Dyer look about him.. Very ruggish and handsome.. and your son is spitting image of him

Hey we never see you!!

 

[Oasis717]

aw thanks Tanya I know dh said to me when Brooklyns older he'll think I didn't exist lol. I HATE having my pic taken, feel so fat atm too. But I will get dh to take one I need to be in some! xxxx

 

[Oasis717]

Casey def takes after me lol xx

 

[Sparkle125]

Tanya: Yes this whole process is very interesting. When you go on the website, you are able to view tons of information. You are also able to view childhood photos for all and adult photos for some donors. They break down their physical attributes in great detail. Shape, size, set, color, darkness of eyes, etc. Same for hair, ears, mouth, face shape, body build, etc. I am also able to view educational history, GPAs, test scores, etc. I am also able to see a very detailed medical history of not only the donor but their extended family with information on physical attributes for them too. It is TONS of information to sift through.

Yes, some sperm donors do agree to be contacted by the child at age 18. It's odd that it does not work that way with the egg donors since none of them have that as a part of their profile. I did choose a sperm donor that allowed contact. I feel that this is a choice for my future child, and I wanted to make that option available if they chose to make contact in the future. I can find out if pregnancies have been reported, but as you can imagine, not all people call back to report. They don't tell you the boy/girl ratio.

It is quite the process. It is a little strange at first, but I try to take the emotion out of it and handle it like a business transaction. Although, it is obviously an emotional process. It will be a few days until I get the results of the "face match." We'll see! Thanks for your questions! I am happy to share!!!

 

[Soanxious]

Oh he is so adorable he is a handsome little fella

Yes you need to be in some shots so kids can look back on them x

 

[Oasis717]

Thank you xxI look ten stone heavier in pics lol and my god I take the most awful pic! Of course dh the boys AND Georgia 13 are all incredibly photogenic its just me!xxxJust had to add this one I love it, it's my fav xxx

 

[Soanxious]

Sparkle that is so interesting, and to be honest it gives you so much more to chose from so you have a lot more input into the outcome of what your child may look like and personalities etc.. that is great.!!

My kids follow the dad's in one way or another...my son is a clone of his dad..yet he does not see him... he walks the same runs the same grunts the same, same facial expressions etc.. all that and not spending time with his dad it shows how much is in fact in your genes

It is a very interesting scenario.. very interesting indeed.. im so excited for you to get the results x

 

[Soanxious]

Oh that photo is just so adorable look at Brooklyns big eyes!!! so sweet... Im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo broody!!!!

 

[Oasis717]

It wont be long for you Tanya! Got a really good feeling for you this month funny isn't it Casey is so like me but Brooklyn is the spit of Adam when he was a baby. xxxxx

 

[Soanxious]

That's lovely.. my Eldest looks like me and my son does but middle one is spitting image of my SISTER!! haha!

 

[josie1234]

Lovely photos Becks.

Sparkle very interesting and good to have choice. Good luck hun

 

[dancareoi]

All mine look like their dad!

Eoin (3, nearly 4) is the spit of Daniel (12) at his age. I was just looking at a photo of Daniel when he was about 3-4 and its just like Eoin!



Becks, DH looks rather yummy!!! Brooklyn is so cute and casey looks lovely too. A lovely looking family you have.

Sparkle, there seems a lot to think about but I like the idea of your future child being your friends little girls sibling.

Tanya, hoping the egg and sperm have met. Sounds like a film 'when eggie met spermy!'

Fiona, hope you are taking carexx

 

[Soanxious]

When eggy met spermy hahahaha!!

Im hoping I do manage to make at least one baby Becks xx

 

[Left wonderin]

Hi all Becks you hubby is a fine thing if ya ever get sick of him send him my way lol ... And Brooklyn is so so like his daddy Casey is adorable too get in the photos lady or in years to come you will regret it , I'm sure you are beautiful

Sparkle the whole process sounds amazing from begining to end. Can't wait to share your very special journey with you

So everything crossed for you this months . So when do you expect out Tww to begin ??

 

[Soanxious]

FF gave me my crosshairs I am currently 3dpo.. and I got plenty of BD in so stand a good chance.. we put 110% into it this month.. if it does not work then I am going back to not telling him as much as i did this month ie my fertile days,temps,ferning etc as this month was the first month I got him fully involved

Now I just have to tell myself... DO NOT TEST UNTIL AF DUE!! x