https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/members/monika/activity/ Activity feed for monika. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:48:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6e9b93b3ec016fa2eb6d8a7d49462d1f https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/secondary-infertility/#post-7230 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 08:19:28 +0000 Secondary infertility can be frustrating to cope with. However, don’t worry I am sure things will work out. I would suggest you look into IVF. I am sure that will help you. However, for the process visit a clinic that is doing well in this treatment. This is what I did when I started my process. Good luck to you. If you need additional help do let…[Read more]

]]> 2c82a7c08a5d9a6f776b9aa82619cffe https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/infertility-2/#post-7228 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 08:15:45 +0000 Infertility is a really difficult journey to be on. It is never easy to go through it. It is was indeed the worst phase of my life. However, now things are looking a lot more positive for me. I recently started visiting a clinic whose doctors have given me hope. Technology has drastically improved due to which now we have more chances of fighting…[Read more]

]]> e62b04e90617fd5ec9123f267d580de1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/contract-of-surrogacy/page/2/#post-7200 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 19:47:25 +0000 I am sorry to hear about your infertility journey. I am sure it must have been very hard for you. However, your friend has indeed advised you well. The clinic is doing an amazing job with these procedures. I myself am visiting them for my process. So far everything is going really well. They make sure that no error is created. Everything is…[Read more]

]]> 6543657b22acb81bbdf3d9d1ade585fb https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-and-law/page/2/#post-7199 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 19:44:07 +0000 For the procedures like surrogacy, it is very important that the country that it is being done has permitted it. It is very important to ensure that the clinic is operating legally. This is the first step that I took while I was searching for a clinic. I made they were operating at a high success rate as well. Always, read the clinics rules and…[Read more]

]]> 65b202e90ee492b8bed385fab0535d93 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-and-adoption/#post-7192 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:57:53 +0000 Thank you for providing with such important information. It is really important to research both of these procedures and then to make a decision. I opted for surrogacy mainly because I wanted to have children that were genetically linked to me. However, it all really depends on you as to how you see things. For me, adoption was never an option…[Read more]

]]> 2af6a9d2dba91324c3add05a3d5f65b8 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bad-experience-3/page/5/#post-7191 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:53:20 +0000 Alina, I am really sorry that you had to go through so much of pain. However, you are a very strong person who dealt with all of this with extreme patience. My honest advice to you would be to stay patience and calm. Such things do happen in and we should learn important lessons from them. For now, search for a good clinic and visit them. I am…[Read more]

]]> a34cb1b6b52b9891106ffbf3aadb502e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-for-you-in-ukraine-5/#post-7190 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:46:39 +0000 I am currently at the start of the surrogacy process. So far everything is going really well. I am visiting another clinic in the same vicinity. They are so passionate about the work they do and it can be seen by their work ethics. I am honestly so impressed by how everything is being carried out. The manager that has been assigned to us always…[Read more]

]]> f596e9aa76f6347a3685aa25b92fd1ee https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-for-you-in-ukraine/#post-7186 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:00:29 +0000 Surrogacy has indeed proven to be a blessing for many infertile couples. The clinic choice matters a lot! I never used to think this was important, however, now that I am visiting a really good clinic I have realized the importance of it. They are taking care of everything in a very systematic manner. Since day 1 there has come not even a single…[Read more]

]]> ea61e535d0fcada33251190ea5928a12 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/selected-a-donor/#post-7185 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:49:56 +0000 Lika, I hope you the very best of luck. So many infertile couples in today’s world are opting for surrogacy. The clinic I am visiting helped 6 infertile couples have babies through the process, last week, which is great. I think the first and the foremost think you should be doing is ensuring that you are visiting the right clinic. My DH and I…[Read more]

]]> 71f66b5505020836f34cfad2a6ef2df5 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/selected-a-donor/ Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:40:10 +0000 Hi, guys, I hope you all are doing well. I wanted to post in the egg donor category because of the recent experience I had. When I was diagnosed with a low ovarian reserve the doctors told me that surrogacy with DE will have the most chances of success. So when I opted for this process the clinic gave me an access to their database. I was amazed…[Read more]

]]> bb950b4d2f408558d697af2726c624e7 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-14/page/2/#post-7182 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:32:28 +0000 Infertility is indeed the worst thing that can ever happen to anyone. I went for surrogacy mainly because I wanted to have a baby that was genetically linked to me. However, it is up to your personal choice. Both surrogacy and adoption, in the end, would cost you almost the same. Surrogacy for me has been an amazing process so far. I will in the…[Read more]

]]> e2283fc4ef1738a84366f39ef0f394c2 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bad-clinic/#post-7178 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:56:22 +0000 Hey, I hope you are well. I would suggest that you don’t give up. Previously even I was discouraged by my doctors who told me nothing would work out. However, I didn’t let that make me stop. I kept searching until I was able to find myself a good place for my treatment. The clinic I am visiting now has given me soo much of hope. I am looking…[Read more]

]]> 3ef24db1e346d15e55118aa80ec47d80 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-13/#post-7177 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:52:51 +0000 Hey Kelly, I hope you are doing well. I think you should research about surrogacy and then convince your husband about it. The thing with surrogacy is that there a lot of misconceptions that it comes with. People think that is illegal and shouldn’t be carried out. However, with time things have massively improved. There are clinics who are now…[Read more]

]]> 0d0dd173fb096eef6285998a065af400 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/advice-on-donor-eggs/#post-6466 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:55:43 +0000 Hey, Serena, I hope you are well. I myself suffer from the poor ovarian reserve. I was diagnosed with low AMH levels and FSH levels. It was a really difficult time for me. The doctors told me that IVF won’t work for me either. He even said that even if it did work the chances of MC were very high. Therefore, the only option I had was surrogacy. I…[Read more]

]]> 3c05f305cf01fb79a030e14e1148c85d https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-or-adoption/#post-6462 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:52:15 +0000 Hey Kelly, I hope you are doing well. Infertility is the most difficult journey of anyone’s life. I myself am on the same boat! Therefore, I can understand that this is very hard. However, surrogacy has helped many people fight through infertility. From my personal experience, my advice will be to visit a clinic with a high success rate. Just make…[Read more]

]]> 05beda6e62488cdca12efc3b12088102 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-15/#post-6297 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:47:55 +0000 Hey, Kelly, I hope you are well. When I opted for surrogacy for me financial constraint was a reason why I had to research a lot. The clinic I am currently visiting offers two packages. One is standard and the other is VIP. Both of these are very reasonable. I opted for the standard one and it even included accommodation. I thought that was…[Read more]

]]> 3ce93779bc5b7e32f6c33db71c734462 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/great-advice/#post-6296 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:44:11 +0000 Hey Amelia, I hope you are doing well. This is truly an amazing news. I hope the results are excellent. The waiting time for the surrogate getting pregnant always involves a lot of mixed feelings. I hope she is pregnant. This is really exciting for everyone. I myself have started the surrogacy process. So far everything is going very smoothly.…[Read more]

]]> 15eec93163f3c3799fbcc714ea64ce54 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/great-procedure-surrogacy/#post-6094 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:40:11 +0000 Hey, it is true how surrogacy has proven to be a highly successful procedure. So many people are now opting for it. I myself after a tough infertility journey have opted for the process. So far everything is going amazing. It is mainly because of the clinic I opted for. They have doctors that make sure everything is being done in the correct…[Read more]

]]> 6b43418bdaa427e2955b1c597769a0ab https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-advice/#post-6086 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:10:54 +0000 Hey Amelia, I hope you are well. It is good to know that surrogacy was the best decision you made. It is amazing to see how this procedure has helped so many people out. I think there are a few things that are really important for this process. One of the most important ones is that you research about surrogacy before opting for it. Make sure to…[Read more]

]]> b4001dcef960f8c349504a3e3dc20aea https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-surrogacy-for-surrogates/#post-5892 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:29:59 +0000 Thank you Tiffany for this post. I learned so much from this. I believe that surrogacy has proven to be an amazing process for all those who have opted for it. Previously people for years have stayed in ignorance and have not seen the positive side of the process. However, now gradually people are being more acceptable. I am really excited about…[Read more]

]]> d6312ef6753edf8f748b0c2685586d87 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bad-experience-7/#post-5887 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:25:53 +0000 Oh, this is horrible! I feel so sad for your cousin. I hope she is well. This can be really upsetting. I have lately been reading so many negative comments about this clinic. It is truly upsetting. My suggestion to your cousin would be to not give up. I know this is a really difficult situation to get out of. However, losing hope shouldn’t be an…[Read more]

]]> fb41d55b6054f679073b7f0907d57827 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bad-experience-3/page/3/#post-5499 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:45:41 +0000 Hey, I hope you are well. This is really upsetting and worrying. I hope things get better. I have been through a very similar situation. A few months back when I was founding a clinic. I got so excited that I emailed almost every clinic I got to know about. There was this one clinic I remember that replied almost after 1 month. The reply was…[Read more]

]]> 49821b378a2fda7e6b50d3d426c6bd0b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/a-dark-end/page/2/#post-5261 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:45:23 +0000 Hey, I hope you are well. This is such a bad way of dealing with patients. I have read so many negative comments about them and another clinic. I had a very similar exercise. The clinic’s don’t reply! My matter was a matter of urgency. I had to leave for an important trip. Before leaving had to get the information. However, the clinic didn’t…[Read more]

]]> d62b3ce3754606564babb76a8b8c3511 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/a-warning/#post-4979 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:15:08 +0000 Hey, I am really sorry to hear about your experiences. I am sure it must have been hard. Infertility is a difficult journey to go through. It is full of ups and downs. When I was diagnosed with a poor ovarian reserve I thought the world had ended for me. However, the key during this procedure is to stay strong! and to never give up! During this…[Read more]

]]> 6bf06a6929e79a56fa4370132f8c9c9a https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/for-infertile-women-in-england/#post-4917 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:15:17 +0000 Hey, thank you for sharing the information. I think it is a great news! I myself have been visiting them for my process. The clinic is operating at a high success rate. The doctors are also professional. I was invited for the first visit for free. This included the accommodation as well. In this meeting, a lot of my confusions were cleared out.…[Read more]

]]> 287695235fe723f412d490d3c887bdb1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/this-clinic-sucks/#post-4856 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 07:18:32 +0000 Hey, this is so sad. I am sure you must be so disappointed. I m really sorry to hear about your MC. I can understand that this must be heartbreaking. I have read many negative comments regarding this particular clinic. They are irresponsible and not at all efficient. In the personal experience I had they didn’t reply to my emails for more than a…[Read more]

]]> a3138783e21cf204f9fe315834979eb4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-experience-2/page/2/#post-4582 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:37:35 +0000 What an overwhelming response! Thank you for all the good wishes. However, if you have been through surrogacy procedure I would really like to know about your experience. How did it go? What were the things that matter the most? So for example for me choosing the clinic was an extremely difficult task to do. It took me a very long time in making a…[Read more]

]]> 00c0de894ba3d4ed7da98ae81fde34d4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/help-please/page/3/#post-4580 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:32:25 +0000 I am so sorry to hear about your horrible experience. This must have been so hard for you. It is unbelievable that clinics are behaving in such a manner. They are supposed to act in the most sensible manner. I have been reading so many negative comments about them lately, it is upsetting. It is more shocking because these clinics are fertility…[Read more]

]]> 11bc327f7980fae0bf5de918f648a758 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-experience-2/ Sun, 08 Jul 2018 09:21:22 +0000 Hi, guys, I hope you are well. I find this forum so perfect, especially because I am going through the surrogacy procedure and so is everyone else. I really want to talk about the procedure. How is it going for you all? I recently met my surrogate mother and I was so nervous to meet her. However, she was just perfect! She was so nice to us and I…[Read more]

]]> 5a7f1be548aa6ac0b053fadf90f01c93 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/need-some-guidance/#post-4479 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 09:17:53 +0000 I hope you are alright. I am so sorry for your loss. It’s even sadder that your husband is planning to give you a divorce. I can understand how difficult it must have been. Just be strong and stay positive. I think you should definitely look into surrogacy. I have opted for is and so far everything is going amazing. It can be hard to go through…[Read more]

]]> bdf899dd271fb772fdaa0eeedc63ecb8 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bad-experience/#post-4363 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 09:59:13 +0000 This is so upsetting. I am so sorry you had such a bad experience with them. What a disappointment! I would suggest that you move forward. Surrogacy is a lengthy process and you shouldn’t waste time waiting for them to reply. I emailed a lot of fo clinics during my time as well. The one which replied efficiently and answered all the queries I got…[Read more]

]]> 2b69e985359193235d83344716c19202 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/queries-about-fertility-clinics/#post-4361 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 09:55:23 +0000 For a good surrogacy experience, there are few things that really matter. These include doing your own research. Make sure you are also well informed about the surrogacy program. When you’re finding the clinic check their success rate. Make sure that is high. Also, go through their policy and terms in conditions. Some clinics don’t allow…[Read more]

]]> 3209a3703b0e87244f54c9abd3d4452e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/what-to-do-3/#post-4206 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 11:32:51 +0000 Hey, I am really sorry to hear about your bad experience with the clinic. I had a very similar experience with them. When I was searching for clinics I emailed them as well. I mentioned in my email that it was a matter of urgency. They, however, responded to me after 2 weeks. I found the email to be very monotonous. It is the basic…[Read more]

]]> 6f43e4f66d7e1d7d1cad7d604ad2a482 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/about-this-forum/#post-3994 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:57:54 +0000 Hey, welcome to the forum. I myself find this forum very helpful. There is a lot of information on it. I love reading the information that is provided regarding the surrogacy program. This is the only forum where you find such information. I was through this forum able to know about the clinic I am visiting. The experience is so good with them. So…[Read more]

]]> 2dd21aec0992d58b4ec0a176ca31b41f https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-ir-ivf/#post-3993 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:54:08 +0000 Hey, Ronni I hope you are doing well. I can understand that it is really a confusing situation. You just have to be well-researched. In my personal opinion, I think surrogacy. Ther are two reasons for it. Firstly, the cost of traditional adoption is the same as surrogacy. however, through surrogacy, the child will be biologically yours. For a lot…[Read more]

]]> 55229e1eb1939958d3f2d9a498bce6d9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/prologue-to-egg-donation/#post-3825 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 08:45:22 +0000 Hey, Sara thank you for this highly informative post. I suffer from poor ovarian reserve with low amh and high fsh. Due to this reason, I cannot opt for any process with my own eggs. Mainly because the chances of MC would be very high. Therefore, due to this reason I have also opted for DE. We were given the access to the database of the clinic.…[Read more]

]]> e395e310ae9d94aab3a5f4c94f66c629 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-was-about-to-start/#post-3823 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 08:40:28 +0000 Hey, Emma, I hope you are well. I am sorry to hear about your experience with the clinic. It is so sad that fertility clinics are behaving in such a manner. Most of the people who contact fertility clinics are for help and they should at least be responsive. I am sure there is workload and schedule they have to follow. However, that still does not…[Read more]

]]> 511ecf4a01be5dc12d2c9df217b10782 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/how-can-i-select-egg-donors/page/2/#post-3673 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:09:35 +0000 Such an informative post. I myself am going through this process and I can relate to her on so many levels. The clinic we are getting our surrogacy done from also gave us access to the egg donor database. They have 100+ donors on that database. We didn’t know how difficult it would be to choose. I didn’t know on what level were we to see things.…[Read more]

]]> 910a2649db5b880325620a1a9ce5d9d1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-5/#post-3670 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:04:41 +0000 Hey, Emelle I hope you are good. Very true indeed! I think it all comes down to personal choice. When I was diagnosed with infertility. I also had the privilege and the option to choose between the two options. On research, I realized how both traditional adoption and surrogacy were costing me much the same. Also, both almost take the same time as…[Read more]

]]> 23f744f5059fa5b0e319d4191af302a4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-suggestions/#post-3440 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:56:46 +0000 Hey, Lika you are indeed a very strong woman! I hope surrogacy turns out to be a great procedure for you. I know about so many couples who have gone for it and have had an amazing experience. I myself am also going to start the process. I am going to Europe for my treatment. There are many reasons for it one of the major reasons is the standard…[Read more]

]]> 50b5a51b7bb8443a43119be3244cb107 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/my-ttc/#post-3439 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:51:44 +0000 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]

]]> 6b21e7fecf236ffd15e583e22c278806 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-wish-i-had-a-biological-child-2/#post-3328 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 09:05:52 +0000 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]

]]> 73c885583fb8adb669dd1bc275fced7a https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-7/#post-3326 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 08:58:15 +0000 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]

]]> 2b7f7640831703578f55434bb0e10b95 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/choose-wisely/#post-3250 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:58:57 +0000 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]

]]> 630d78c3f0549ae699e9147bc1c5eb66 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/explaining-egg-donation-to-your-children/#post-3249 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:52:52 +0000 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]

]]> f8a716075dca2503fe977f1d9c544cc7 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/living-with-pcos/#post-3215 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:53:44 +0000 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]

]]> 05c51f40c5bf4b88293a171aca6af2c4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-becoming-a-surrogate/#post-3214 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:52:37 +0000 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]

]]> 1f8f846feb832f2713578f8f88bcd4a4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/update/page/2/#post-3108 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:59:50 +0000 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]

]]> 9954d4b302503d4087824da28db231b7 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/40-and-pregnant/page/2/#post-3107 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:58:39 +0000 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]

]]> 90486ec14e44a55da08b7fd1188bdd3b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-clinic-success-rate/page/2/#post-3099 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:14:35 +0000 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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