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monika replied to the topic My TTC in the forum Surrogacy Agencies 7 years, 2 months ago
Hi, Lina, I hope you are doing well. Sorry to hear about your failed cycles. I can understand how that must have felt like. However, stay strong I am sure things will get better. Surrogacy is a good option to consider at this stage. It has proven to be highly successful for many couples. For the procedure what really matters is a proper research.…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic I wish i had a biological child in the forum Egg Donation 7 years, 2 months ago
We all have our own opinion on this. For me, I personally think that a child is a child. If you give him/her the same love and respect there is no difference. I have seen people have children through surrogacy and DE and I have also seen people have children through adoption. Others also have children naturally. However, I don’t find any…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Surrogacy. in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Olivia, I hope you are well. Really sorry to hear about your MC. I am sure that must have been so difficult. Only people who have been through it can understand the pain of it. Anyways, I think you made a great decision by considering surrogacy. It has proven to be successful for many infertile couples. I am glad you found the perfect clinic.…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Choose wisely in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey Victoria, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for sharing this information. It is extremely sad to know that there are clinics which are operating in this manner. I have heard so many infertile couples complaining about them. It is true that everyone should be careful. I myself have recently opted for the process. The clinic I am visiting is…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Explaining egg donation to your children in the forum Egg Donation 7 years, 2 months ago
When I was diagnosed with a poor ovarian reserve with low amh level and high fsh levels. I was told by the doctors that IVF wouldn’t work for me. Even if it did work it would lead to MC. Therefore, the doctors suggested that I should opt for IVF or surrogacy with DE. It was an extremely difficult decision to make. I had never thought that I would…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Living with PCOS in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Trisha, I hope you are doing well. I love reading your posts. They are full of information. It is true that PCOS women have a really hard time in losing weight. One of my really close friends has PCOS and she is overweight as well. She has to eat medicines as well. She tells me how these medicines affect her and make her feel depressed. Her…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Benefits of becoming a surrogate in the forum Surrogacy Agencies 7 years, 2 months ago
Surrogate mothers are indeed the most down to earth people I have come across. They are willing to give birth to someone else’s child. For most of them, it must be so hard! As they have their own children to take care of as well. I remember a friend telling me how her surrogate always said that she just wanted to help them. As infertile couples to…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Update in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Felicia, I hope you are well. I am sure everything will go fine. Don’t worry! The clinic you visited is a known one and they have experienced doctors as well. For IVF what matters the most is visiting a clinic with a high success rate. That clinic does have a high success rate and is famous for the IVF treatment. Tell your friend that for IVF…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic 40+ and Pregnant in the forum Baby On The Way 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey Trisha I hope you’re doing well. Congratulations! I am so happy for you. This must be so exciting. It is surprising that no doctor would take your case. I know a clinic in Europe which I am sure will be more than welcome to go through your case. Just make sure to take care of yourself throughout this pregnancy. It is extremely important that…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic IVF Clinic Success Rate in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Stormi, I hope you are doing well. This post is really important and I believe everyone should read it. It is extremely important especially for assisted conception methods that you check clinics success rate. This determines how experienced they are with such treatments. Also, it is important to be experienced and professional as well. So…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Surrogacy Clinics in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, I am good, I hope so, are you. I can expect that sort of behavior from this clinic. I emailed them about 1 week ago and it was a matter of urgency, however, didn’t get any response. I guess with clinics like such it is extremely important that you do your research properly. I emailed three clinics from the same country and only one responded.…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Ovarian Reserve in the forum Egg Donation 7 years, 2 months ago
Extremely sorry to hear about your consecutive MC, Trisha. I am sure that must have been painful. MC is one of the most heartbreaking news for anyone. However, I am glad that you move ahead and research on finding a solution. I think that should be a lesson for many of us that we should never give up. I hope the process is a success for you. Make…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Failed IVF in the forum Transfer 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Felicia, I hope you are doing good. This must be a hard time for you and your friend. Don’t worry! IVF works for patients with PCOS however, it really depends on what kind of symptoms they have. For some, it works in the first attempt while for others it takes time. You should go for the second cycle with positive hope. I am sure this time it…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Living with PCOS in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Such an informative post. I think this site is great for gaining knowledge and information. PCOS has different types of symptoms for different individuals. Some have irregular periods, some have unusual hair grow while some have both. So it is really important that we visit a doctor who is well aware of all these things. It is after knowing the…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Poor ovarian reserve and TTC in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
It has been a long time since I updated my post. I had my first consultation meeting with the clinic. It has been a long time now. A lot has happened since then and I am so confused. As I mentioned that I have low amh and poor ovarian reserve the doctors had rather a sad news for me. They told me that IVF has a very low chance of working for me.…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic PCOS and weight in the forum Transfer 7 years, 2 months ago
People who suffer from PCOS all have different symptoms. Some are required to lose weight as well. It all really depends on your condition. Those who are asked to lose weight should restrain from soda drinks. They should also not eat oily food. It is true that a lot of couples these days have financial constraints when they opt for IVF. They all…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic Intro in the forum Budgeting & Financial 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Olivia, I hope you are doing well. You have indeed gone through a lot during your infertility journey. I think you have made a good decision by not trying to conceive naturally. This can be harmful for you and the baby as well. Surrogacy has proven to be quite successful for many infertile couples. It has a 70% chance of success. It is very…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic my own precious journey! in the forum International Surrogacy 7 years, 2 months ago
Thank you for sharing your story. It has motivated me a lot. Life has really not been on my side. Infertility journey is extremely tough to be on. I have so many times lost hope. However, the key to success is to never give up. Life has lately been full of highs and lows. I myself have recently opted for this procedure. We did a lot of research as…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic second baby maybe? in the forum Getting Started 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Victoria I hope you are doing well. It is good that you are practically thinking before going for the procedure. The thing with surrogacy is that it is an expensive procedure. Therefore, make sure that your current child and the child you are planning to have through surrogacy their future is protected. It is important to look into it from…[Read more]
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monika replied to the topic TTC and Surrogacy. in the forum International Surrogacy 7 years, 2 months ago
Hey, Olivia, I hope you are doing well. I am sorry to hear about your 3 MCs it must have been extremely difficult. What was the problem due to which you were unable to stay pregnant? I hope everything this time goes smoothly. For surrogacy, you have to just choose the right clinic. The procedure is illegal in many countries so you have to look…[Read more]
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