Whats everyone up to

[leisurly]

I thought we needed a new thread as an open chat for all the girls looking for donors to pop in and tell us how they are and which of you have found a donor.:fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed:

Also anyone doing a cycle at the moment

And Angeldoula can give us an up date on her cycle and maybe her recipient will give us some more info on being on the other side of the same cycle.:kiss:

and just a good chat about any thing, we've had a bit of childish chit chat today and glad we can take it in good spirits, :banghead: I hope everyone realises that recipients have also done good caring things in their lives as well, and it is these qualities in people that usually bring recipients and donors together.


Lx

[NatLeah]

HI!
Looks like its only you and me leisurly lurking around here on a Saturday night.
Since you have opened the topic can I pick your brain on a few things (from a hopefully donor to be)?
How do you make he initial contact with someone you would like to donate eggs to? I am a user of AED but often I just read post sometimes I post just so people can get to "know" me and vice versa. I would be uncomfortable pm-ing someone just to say hi... would you like my eggs? I would like to get to know that person better first but then what we didnt click as such?
Also its hard being from victoria when most of the people looking for donors are from other states, I realise its possible to do but wouldnt there be a heap of red tape to get through? With everything that the ladies that need eggs are all ready going through would it just add more stress?

Sorry for :ecomcity::ecomcity::ecomcity:ing
I have gone to ask these questions on AED a few times but just end up deleting it before I post it.

Hopefully I can get some answers from ladies sitting on the other side of the fence. I hope I havent highjacked your thread :)

[FOURtunate]

Hello Saturday Night Bubhubbers

Yes I guess I can update on my cycling. Cradleweiss has had a blood test this morning to see where she's up to on her cycle. SIVF phoned me and asked me to go in for a blood test on Monday to see where I am. Even though I know that I ovulated on Thursday, and I'm not due for 2 weeks. I guess they need to be sure.

On the first day of my period, I'll need to phone SIVF to announce my menstruation! Feels kinda intrusive. Now I know how you poor IVFers feel when your whole private life is laid bare for a group of scientists!

I have checked with my pharmacist and Lucrin is not available via PBS, so no joy there for Cradleweiss. However, my Pill was only 4.70 for 4 cards, and we can share those. I'll only need one card. Funnily enough, Hubby goes for his Vasectomy next week!

NatLeah - I know exactly how you feel. I sat with Sydney's Child in my hand for a whole day before phoning Cradleweiss. I was terrified that she would give me the third degree, not like me (see my earlier threads!)... In the end, it was the easiest, most natural conversation.

It is hard to make the call, or reply to an "ad". Before you do contact a Recip, please be sure that you are both ready, and genuine. Their hearts have been hurt so many times. Imagine being told that you are pregnant, then the dr calling you a fortnight later to tell you it was a mistake. That's how I imagine it feels to a Recip who is let down by a Potential Donor.

I just want you to be sure. You are a sweetie to even consider giving this gift! If you need anymore info, keep cruising this spot. Lots of Cheerleaders here!

[sarahstarfish]

Hey Ladies

Great idea L, we tend to get caught up in ED stuff and forget to be just plain people hey.

Natleah - regardless of AED, there is a little magic at work sharing your journey and story right here as Angeldoula is doing - imagine being a catalyst for others out there contemplating the journey and your experience giving them the confidence to hold their nose and jump in. As long as you get what you need, that is what is important and just love that you feel comfortable enough to post here.

Angeldoula - moving along now, thankyou for sharing your journey and thoughts along the way. How lovely to see C here.

Lesurely - I see a new signature, a change in direction for you. There is so little info out there on embryo donation, maybe we should start a sticky thread with the bits and pieces that ARE around? It will be a growing area in years to come but so few resources, even on the net. Good luck hey.

Me, not much happening. My first IM has an article in this month's "Mother and Baby" and has found out their November baby is a wee girl.

Have a great day ladies...all battling bad colds here so keeping inside and calm.

xx

[leisurly]

Hey everyone

Thanks for all the reply,

just a quick pop in as i have a list of diy jobs handed out by the master. Nat sorry not to have got your message last night, I obviously gave up before you.

I posted a request for donor on another site and got a few pm's from people who just wanted to know a bit more, one made it clear that she wouldn't donate to me but felt she could ask a few questions and the other I have no idea but I think she prefered to donate near where she lived, which I you'll find makes the cycle easier especially if you have children. I think recipients would quite like pm's as it shows you've read theirstory and will be happy to answer your questions, so pm all you like. To be fair with both donors and recipients if you do get to the stage where you feel ready to donate, best only talk to one recipient.

Some recipients might also have a child where an ivf cycle has worked and would like a sibling for the child and they would prefer a donor from the same state. Others will be quite happy to have interstate though costs will be higher. However, from posts I've seen around there are plenty of ip's in victoria and as jacinta says see melbourne child.

best go catch you all later


Lx