https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/members/lucky1214/activity/ Activity feed for Catherine. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:56:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 bc6fd1b0e782d6c15b3cf0e8eb7d328e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-or-adoption/#post-6323 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:09:01 +0000 Surrogacy or adoption, this question surprises many IPs. It is difficult to decide. In adoption the parents to be haveno link with the child. In surrogacy at least there is some linkage with the childin the womb of the surrogate. If you can afford some extra bucks then surrogacy can be of real help. The adoption can have legal compications. The…[Read more]

]]> 54dae41152d44c9775fdf98a93c56de4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-15/#post-6316 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:40:27 +0000 It is great to know that you want to go surrogacy. Surrogacy is becoming really popular. It is not just popular among the infertile but also popular among the IPs and the single parents. A third party or a surrogate holds the baby for the mom intended. Her womb holds the happiness for those who have lost everything. It is the representative of the…[Read more]

]]> 6e8ff78fbd90c7e2d31f22deb211d909 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bringing-the-baby-home/#post-5929 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 17:03:01 +0000 Thanks Tiffany for sharing this awesome post. I am the lucky one to go for surrogacy soon. I am positive that things will absolutely change for me. I am a TTC for last few years. It was a hard time for me. I felt very bad until I learned about surrogacy. You are right about the legal matters. It is very important to take care of all the contracts…[Read more]

]]> 6138bec6d8ee661775c8c62c39915171 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/infertility/page/3/#post-5914 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 16:16:15 +0000 It is really sorry to hear about your grief. Nothing is more killing and frustrating for anyone than the pain of being infertile. Infertility is not just the lack of conceiving or becoming parent it is the lack of staying happy. A parent has so many delightful moments. Once a couple enters into a relationship their foremost dream is to have a…[Read more]

]]> e3f10e770dc11d937824ba6723236b1e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/golden-chance/page/2/#post-5471 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:34:04 +0000 Yesterday I got a message from my friend in London. She was super excited. Her words told that how she was feeling. Actually she is infertile for years. She is a happily married lady. She is currently facing infertility. Because of being an optimistic lady she looks for the positive side of the life. She decided to fight the infertility. She was…[Read more]

]]> d7e86b35cb9b4676c2c8708ff63dec48 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/for-infertile-women-in-england/page/3/#post-5410 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:08:24 +0000 I am really having goosebumps writing this. When I read this great news I was really amazed. It is really great to have such occassions. They are rare moments. They can change the life. These moments can make the lives meaningful. I am taling about nothing else but the open house session by Biotex. This Ukraine based clinic has earned a great…[Read more]

]]> 7cfeb0b2de0dd93e93e78544027c51d0 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bad-experience-5/page/2/#post-5383 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:29:24 +0000 Let me share the thoughts of my friend here. My lovely friend Elsa tried many fertility clinics in Europe. The procedures were too expensive. A relative of hers suggested her to find a clinic in the Eastern Europe. She contacted the clinic named Adonis. In first few emails they sounded very vigilant and dutiful. This trust took them to Adonis.…[Read more]

]]> 18171ae0b35a45df9b5fb60bb05de459 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/infertility/page/2/#post-5381 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:27:03 +0000 Technology is doing miracles. There are many clinics who are serving the humanity. They are blessing the infertile IPs, single parents and other similar deprived couples. Unfortuately, some clinics are messing up with the cause of extending the services. Instead of serving they are actually making the things worst. A neughbour of mine is fighting…[Read more]

]]> a8af1cc946340e357ff3cd66da879d74 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-clinics/page/5/#post-5076 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:17:45 +0000 So disgusting to learn such thing about a place that claims to be the best. It is to easy to say but too difficult to do it practically. Adonis is doing the same thing. Yiu are not the only sufferer. A friend of mine has experienced the same. Thanks God she didn’t waste money in going there. Her misery started as she contacted them. She wrote them…[Read more]

]]> 2ea58a9ef27d3fb9df1c9438b628f3a5 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/warning/#post-5012 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:23:43 +0000 Sometimes the things are not what they appear to be. The reality is always different than the appearance. The same happens with everything in the life. It is sad what has happened with you. Being infertile is something else but suffering disappointment is really very different thing. It is more painful than the infertility itself. Unfortunately…[Read more]

]]> 66ba8f83da7aee9decd174aab34cdef3 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/this-clinic-sucks/page/2/#post-4889 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:53:10 +0000 Life after a miscarriage becomes too hard. You had to face all this multiple times. Despite all the stress and pain you fought it bravely. The most painful thing is the curse of infertility. It kills quicker than the miscarriages. Thanks to the changing world of technology. It has given great solutions to eveyone facing the challenges of…[Read more]

]]> c4e0c09267cc2deecb6acd79e644867e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/fertility-clinics/page/3/#post-4807 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:30:02 +0000 Fertility is a blessing. Getting the baby is the dream. It completes the family. It is the passion of every family. Even the single parents desire to have a blessing. In this dream of having the happiness fertility clinics play a vital role. They make the happiness possible. They make life of the infertile much easier. There are ample…[Read more]

]]> 26ccd6d11cfc34e00894ddf52596c288 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogates/#post-4605 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:20:36 +0000 It is not easy to become a surrogate. It is not just related to carrying a baby. A surrogate mother is putting her life in danger as well. Hence, it is very important to learn all the legal matters. The surrogate must remember that she has no right over the child. Legally the child belongs to the biological parents. The surrogate is legally…[Read more]

]]> 61bb32931ab36372d1f39490928f1acc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-and-law/page/2/#post-4597 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:27:04 +0000 Surrogacy is a miracle treatment. It brings happiness to the lives of the gloomy and disappointed IPs. It is even helpful for the unisex and the single parents. Despite all its benefits, it has certain limitations. The most critical thing is the legal status of the process. Many states still don’t allow the process of surrogacy. Even if they allow…[Read more]

]]> 4f0cdb9817b504096d6084ec31489dce https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-donor-eggs/page/2/#post-4500 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:16:36 +0000 It is very important to learn about the procedure. IVF is a technical thing. It often fails when proper decisions are not taken beforehand. Instead of crying over spilled milk it is important that all measures should be taken beforehand. It is essential to learn about the procedure and the risks both. I wish all the IPs going for IVF a very good luck.

]]> 7c89b6e626c45c320d6d4e38e881b0fc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/if-the-contributor-egg-process/#post-4498 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:58:18 +0000 Many women going for IVF come to know after they are tested that they do not have healthy eggs. To complete the procedure they seek support from the donor with the healthy eggs. Help of a woman with healthy eggs is sought. She is the one who can share her healthy eggs. This healthy mom donates the egg or the oocytes. The eggs are separated from…[Read more]

]]> c60abb50840b5664294b15276d6f8345 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/what-to-do-3/#post-4351 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 08:33:50 +0000 It is so bad that you have fallen victim to Adonis too. I have read about so many similar cases. It shows how important it is to select the right clinic. The search is not very difficult. There are so many online sources available. You only need to be vigilant enough. Be careful and things will get easier for you.

]]> 651627b8ca36efdfa006c79035248b12 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/blessings-for-ips/page/2/#post-4349 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 08:16:29 +0000 Science has changes the life. There were times when scientific inventions were criticised. They were thought to be immoral. The thoughts changes. People started taking them as miracles. As the time passed scientific doings changed the standard of living. Medical science reduced the death rates. The chances of surviving deadly diseases also…[Read more]

]]> 93a024009d4cc8130d44eea76b6d9e42 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/clinic-suggestion/page/2/#post-4271 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:20:27 +0000 It is great that your friend is going for surrogacy. She is confused about cost and that is real fear. Anyone going for surrogacy looks for the rates first. It is important to know how much it costs. She has contacted adonis. I think she did it with some search. I have but not heard something great about the clinic. They have shown extremely…[Read more]

]]> b052e15bac90777616f39d7954184dbb https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/infertile-2/page/2/#post-4270 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:01:01 +0000 I am really grieved to learn about your friend. Infertility is really a curse. The things ge worse when the hope goes down too. The same happened with your friend. She was infertile. She looked forward to the IVF. The dreams shattered again. In this desperation she contacted the fertility clinic. Actually Lotus is a renowned name. People contact…[Read more]

]]> 331da3bfd9a52eb7c1032b80bafeb8fc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/clinic-suggestion/page/2/#post-4267 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:34:05 +0000 Your friend’s conern of the surrogacy rate is genuine. Anyone going for surrogacy looks for the rates first. It is important to know how much it costs. She has contacted adonis. I think she did it with some search. I have but not heard something great about the clinic. They have shown extremely unprofessional attitude. I think she must reconsider…[Read more]

]]> 4190df8ff79d618e5f4177d313fe48b7 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/how-it-works/#post-4039 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:46:10 +0000 A desperate parent is always trying to find a good solution. Those who don’t want to get treated by the scientific ways prefer adoption. The same preference is there for anyone whose all efforts of getting pregnant have failed. The post has a comprehensive information for all such couples. Adoption is a popular way to deal with infertility. Before…[Read more]

]]> feee25213be3639e15b677dd180cc40d https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-becoming-a-surrogate/page/2/#post-4032 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:49:37 +0000 It is not an easy task to become a surrogate mom. It is responsibility and commitment. On the other hand it demands the physical and the mental health of the surrogate too. Once the surrogate mom gets ready for conception she actually puts her life into danger. Her selfless efforts are commendable. Nothing can match them. There is no compensation…[Read more]

]]> 049b750b5f45a82afed98416e0705b73 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-was-about-to-start/#post-3829 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:54:20 +0000 I am really sorry dear. I can’t imagine Lotus can do this. I have heard so high of it. I also found some great reviews. In last few days I am surprised to read similar posts. I condemn this attitude. It is better to stay away from them.

]]> 696c71062830148041c7c4214addf45d https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/how-can-i-select-egg-donors/page/2/#post-3828 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:42:07 +0000 With growing trend of egg donation it has become really important for the IPs to find an egg donor who is the most perfect one. A perfect egg donor means less chances of failure and more chances of success. An egg donor is not someone you can find from any market. It requires profound search. Every step has to be taken very carefully. Just like we…[Read more]

]]> a12ddb917aa4c0654aa1aad1c32cd620 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-donor-eggs/page/2/#post-3698 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:55:02 +0000 Once the eggs are implanted the process starts. This process is not much different from the usual pregnancy after implantation. It resembles the normal pregnancy. It is essential to take care of the things that are required in the normal pregnancy. A healthy lifestyle is necessary. Regular visits are a must to keep track of the problem. Usual…[Read more]

]]> 0ae346e73fe20d4b3d58a1712b9c2a89 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/living-with-pcos/page/2/#post-3681 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:28:11 +0000 PCOS is a health problem related to the women. Every one out of 10 women is reported to have PCOS in the fertile ages. The term refers to the Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Women facing the PCOS usually fight with the hormonal imbalances. They also fight back the metabolic problems of different kinds. PCOS is one of the most common reasons for…[Read more]

]]> 1b8257c944e867e9fa9304c981cc1671 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/regards-lotus-clinic/page/2/#post-3489 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:23:01 +0000 I think it is a horrible situation. While searching for a good clinic for my sister I came across several such reviews. It is a tough thing to find the perfect clinic. Once you see the clinic, if you face this it is horrifying. The first impression comes from the initial correspondence. If they are so unresponsive now then how would they react…[Read more]

]]> 26547fcc02fb1bfb45365713d69b4a3e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/my-experience-about-lotus-clinic/page/2/#post-3488 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:20:56 +0000 A highly non-cooperative attitude. A friend of mine was thinking to contact them. I stopped her from doing so. I told her about several such stories. Many couples contacted them months before but still, they are waiting. This is making them each day a struggle. I think you should also try for some other clinic.

]]> cf9850365f089ae858b206c11abd207b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-mc-ttc/#post-3481 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:30:35 +0000 It is indeed regrettable. You must have spent a great deal of time in fighting these odds. I realize that it is something not easy to cope with. It is challenging for any woman to feel the happiness and then lose it. You faced it thrice. It is natural that you missed the hope. Losing happiness so many times is tormenting. It is too complicated to…[Read more]

]]> c117f060e5e344b5510b877689bfef83 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-7/#post-3480 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:27:45 +0000 Hello dear intended mom, hope you are doing great. I am sorry to learn that you could not see your dreams coming true till this age. Plus it is your second marriage too. You have suffered both physically and mentally. It is good that instead of stopping at one point you have decided to move on. It is really something very important. You accepted…[Read more]

]]> d07613620ccbf174603a4dea9257eaff https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/when-to-start-trying-again/page/2/#post-3244 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:25:16 +0000 There are no hard and fast rules to become a TTC. You are already into motherhood. The parenthood responsibilities are here. 18 months is a considerably enough time. In few months you can train your child to become independent. If you really want to have another one first think of your own health. Your physical fitness is a must. If you are not…[Read more]

]]> 0bb914fb7802f94a167a786b62932748 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/experience-with-surrogacy/page/2/#post-3239 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:55:23 +0000 Ukraine is a paradise for the IPs looking for help. Many people visit this town to get the best services in the field of the assisted reproduction. Many clinics are offering great services. At the same time the challenge of fake services providers is also increasing. There are several clinics who are providing top class services. Some clinics are…[Read more]

]]> 2e4fdc70550e5c85a68ddc8e89895c28 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/40-and-pregnant/page/2/#post-3103 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:17:19 +0000 Miracles happen in this world. Mostly it is believed that 40 plus means infertile life. You are lucky to enjoy the blessing soon. Take care of your health. Stay active. Take proper diet. Stay in touch with your doctor. Everything will be fine. Keep posting your experiences.

]]> 1d47f79c48b25f1cb46732aaa1af149f https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ttc-and-surrogacy-2/page/2/#post-3098 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:06:02 +0000 It is great to reach a decision. Instead of cursing for something you don’t have, it is better to find a solution. Scientific research has come up with several techniques. IVF, IUI ans surrogacy are doing miracles. Surrogacy is a procedure mostly suggested to those who cannot conceive through IVF. It is recommended for thosemoms who have lost the…[Read more]

]]> 39cff56ddcc76f29d6f2706e7fc18cd4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-risks/page/2/#post-2844 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:17:05 +0000 IVF is a popular method of assisted reprodution. Despite its multiple benefits, it has some resrtvations also. The most significant and prominent among these is the chances of the multiple births. Opting for IVF might lead to miscarriages also. The children born from IVF are usually less in weight. Some women also suffer the threat of the ectopic…[Read more]

]]> 5bd4844b79fb9af77bdddec454d0b9e2 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/pcos-and-weight/#post-2843 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 10:48:54 +0000 “Weight gain is a huge problem. Many women all over the globe face the challenge of weight gain. It can be a reason behind developing the infertility. If a women is suffering from the PCOS the weight gain can be a real problem. Both of them are directly related to each other. If it is PCOS then losing the weight becomes a real challenge. There are…[Read more]

]]> 06f7127f0d4372aa814060d9e62b739d https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/contract-of-surrogacy/page/2/#post-2735 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:40:07 +0000 It is a very important question. Before going for surrogacy some legal documentation is highly important. These contracts are related to the financial expenditure and the surrogate. It is not a normal legal procedure. Hence, any one planning for surrogacy must check out with the surrogacy agencies. They are professionally sound enough to do all…[Read more]

]]> a212d7b44e2dae8aaad24428dae9cd17 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-and-acupunture/page/2/#post-2734 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 18:58:56 +0000 With every passing day the science is adding happiness to our lives. The process o satisfying the IPs that started with surrogacy and IVF is now improved through various ways. The fertility clinics in many places are recommending to combine the acupunture with the IVF. It is thought to have improved the chances of the success of the IVF. Many…[Read more]

]]> 24b9cc8d018bda2c857ac0aaff900a0c https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/heartbreaking-questions/page/2/#post-2650 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:57:32 +0000 how to face harsh questions of the people about being infertile? It is really a big challenge. People often become too harsh. They don’t realise how much it hurts. I would suggest you to learn to become really hard at heart. Listen to everything the people say but don’t pat extra attention. They always have queries. People do not spare tjose who…[Read more]

]]> 0ba33eba991cbab7122486425058d98c https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/important-qualirties-for-egg-donors/#post-2646 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:40:55 +0000 If you cannot conceive naturally then you have several alternatives. One of them is IVF. Although it uses the eggs from the genetic mom but some times the eggs are not of good qualit. In this case the eggs are taken from the egg donor. The egg donor has to fulfill certain conditions before donating the eggs. Unless these prerequisites are…[Read more]

]]> 27ea2c507f14345fdb781ad45b7c0f7b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/pregnant-at-44/page/3/#post-2524 Tue, 29 May 2018 18:49:29 +0000 This is really astonishing. So far I know people who are not able to have their rainbow at this age. This post is one of its kind. This reveals the unexpected nature of life. You can think of anything. Just little courage can change the entire scenario. It is really great. Congrats once again on this achievement.

]]> 4dce0a859af00a5de57739e6731704d7 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-wish-i-had-a-biological-child/#post-2516 Tue, 29 May 2018 17:46:05 +0000 Motherhood is motherhood. Nothing matches this beautiful universal feeling. It is a universally present dream in the lives of all women. They think of becoming a mother the day they start growing up. The first feeling of motherhood comes when a young girl holds her first doll. This feeling develops as the time passes. Once in a relationship the…[Read more]

]]> b7811b1ee2e68a7148bff2b56c1fdae3 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-again/page/2/#post-2381 Tue, 22 May 2018 18:12:37 +0000 Surrogacy is a gift. It has helped many infertile couples to survive the despair and disappointment. It only needs a committed surrogate mom. If you have experienced it before then there is nothing to worry. You can contact your previous surrogacy agency and they would find you a perfect surrogate to weave your dreams. If you have a perfect…[Read more]

]]> a41bab3bc8b4ec63ef4d2ef0f56780ad https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-last-hope/page/2/#post-2339 Tue, 22 May 2018 12:29:56 +0000 It is really a big grief to learn that you can’t be a parent. There was a time when people felt that infertility was an end to their life. The science has made the things better. The scientific innovations have added happiness to the lives of those who have lost all hope. Through processes like IVF, IUI and surrogacy the life has got the charm.…[Read more]

]]> 308e1eab0b4a45d2cbf8c5286f4b1129 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/this-post-is-essentially-about-my-experience-with-surrogacy/page/2/#post-2017 Thu, 10 May 2018 17:52:32 +0000 Reading about the stories of surrogacy is always great. It reminds me of the great times i had through surrogacy. Surrogacy is not allowed in many countries but still it is religiously supportedin others too. I know this is your special time. You must be njoying the peak time of parenthood. You are really a lucky one. Hopefully many IPs like you…[Read more]

]]> 13f97c8ecd57f90a3a896e7da0792939 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/never-give-up/#post-2010 Thu, 10 May 2018 17:15:20 +0000 Dear Braveheart, your post is really inspiring and motivating. Your views can be of great help for many moms who have lost the hope of being moms in the future. This is is the true picture of life. It’s not traveling on the smooth road. It is bumpy and rough. The best way to deal with the issues is to stay committed. and hopeful. The never give up…[Read more]

]]> 0d170516976156ab598b1e46f48170a1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-benefits/#post-1830 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:35:37 +0000 Medical science has done miracles for those who are deprived of the happiness at all levels. No matter what causes of the infertility you are facing, there are multiple options to resolve this problem. One answer to this question is the surrogacy. Despite several critical reviews and criticism, surrogacy is a great option. It has gifted number of…[Read more]

]]> 2a3506f42f649d3af148fe9dab914040 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/contract-of-surrogacy/#post-1655 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:01:19 +0000 Medical science has given the modern world so many blessings. People who always feared and mourned infertility have now surrogacy as their solution. it is the process in which IPs can get the womb of a surrogate mom. She is the one who carries the rainbow for those who have lost the hope of having their own naturally. As the process involves two…[Read more]

]]> 38c02da9ffbc63f454d3f963bef51a04 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-experience/#post-1628 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 15:54:14 +0000 This is a great thing to learn that how an IP is getting hope and happiness. I don’t know how to thank the medical science for its amazing contributions to our life. It has changed the thoughts and outlook about spending the life. I am really happy that your friend is ultimately going to get the happiness. She is lucky that she will be enjoying…[Read more]

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