Trisha

  • Trisha replied to the topic Intro in the forum Budgeting & Financial 5 years, 9 months ago

    Miscarriage is one of the most devastating experiences that can happen to a woman. Having one miscarriage is sadly, not that uncommon. Approximately two out of every ten pregnancies will result in miscarriage. After having one miscarriage most women go on to have a healthy pregnancy. Still there are a few women that will continue to have two,…[Read more]

  • Hi! I didn’t have a chance to even decide on surrogacy. I desperately want to have kids and my dh talks about them all the time. So we didn’t even opt the not having kids option, so… Now I am waiting for us to decide on where to sign for the program. As we need to find the clinic abroad. I was hoping not to hear those words from my doctor that…[Read more]

  • Most women at some point have to contend with weight gain. But for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), losing weight can become a constant struggle. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder in women of childbearing age and can lead to issues with fertility. Women who have PCOS have higher levels of male hormones and are also less…[Read more]

  • Trisha replied to the topic PCOS and weight in the forum Transfer 5 years, 9 months ago

    I have received dozens of emails from women interested in losing weight with PCOS, but they can’t afford a gym membership, yoga classes or a personal trainer. Having all of those luxuries would certainly be helpful- I use some of them myself! But the truth is you do not need them. And you should not wait until you can afford them to start p…[Read more]

  • Trisha started the topic Life after a newborn in the forum Newborn 5 years, 9 months ago

    You may find (or your partner may sense) that the intensity of the bond you’re developing with your new baby makes you somewhat less emotionally available. On the other hand, a new baby can bring such joy to your lives that it enhances sexual intimacy. If your partner is feeling jealous or intimidated by your relationship with the baby, try giving…[Read more]

  • It can. The hormone prolactin, which is boosted by nursing, stimulates milk production, but it may also dampen your libido. You’ll probably also find that you have less vaginal lubrication than you did when you were pregnant, due to lower levels of estrogen while you’re nursing. Using a lubricant will help reduce discomfort you might feel from…[Read more]

  • It’s common to have a low libido in the weeks or even months after having a baby. In the first six weeks after delivery, you’re likely to be exhausted, and possibly sore and overwhelmed. Your body needs time to heal. And you’re dealing with the 24/7 demands of caring for a newborn. You’re likely to have less natural vaginal lubrication in the…[Read more]

  • Some women wonder if they could become more fertile after giving birth. How long it takes for any woman to get pregnant is largely a matter of chance, but some women might become more fertile after childbirth in certain circumstances. Improvement in endometriosis because of suppression by high levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy.…[Read more]

  • The safest thing to do if you don’t want to get pregnant soon after childbirth is to use a contraceptive. Many women become fertile again soon after childbirth although others can take longer, especially if they are breastfeeding. In a review of studies published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology♂ in 2011, most women who were not…[Read more]

  • Talk to the principal and teachers of the school your child is leaving. Request or make a portfolio of your child’s work to take to the new school. Make a scrapbook of people, activities and memories from your child’s old school. Make a contact list of friends from your child’s old school and neighborhood. Share your new address with your child…[Read more]

  • Changing schools and moving can be stressful events, even if the entire family is excited about the move. The purpose of this article is to give you a checklist of all the things you may need to think about as you orchestrate your move and what you may need to do when changing schools. We have set up the list of things to do along a timeline, to…[Read more]

  • Frequent moves are tough on kids and disrupt important friendships. These effects are most problematic for kids who are introverted and those whose personalities tend toward anxiety and inflexibility. Specifically, adults who moved frequently as kids have fewer high quality relationships and tend to score lower on well-being and life…[Read more]

  • Choosing to become a surrogate mother is a very selfless, benevolent act that primarily serves the baby and the couple or individual whom you are helping. But surrogacy has personal benefits for you as well! Going through pregnancy, childbirth, and this great act of service for another family is a truly character-building, life-enriching…[Read more]

  • Very little research has been conducted on the experiences of surrogate mothers. Only a handful of studies have included interviews with women about their experiences of surrogacy and their reasons for choosing to be a surrogate mother. From a sample of 19 surrogate mothers, it was found that there were many different reasons for the decision to…[Read more]

  • Surrogacy is legal in many states in the United States and in many countries. There are, however, some states and some countries where surrogacy is illegal. There are also places where surrogacy isn’t necessarily illegal, but the contracts are not recognized in court. This can lead to serious problems should something go wrong. In some places,…[Read more]

  • Women who decide to become surrogates often say they love being pregnant and experiencing the miracle of birth, but they are finished having their own children. They also genuinely want to help a couple have a child. Sometimes, a friend or family member asks them. However, even surrogates who are friends or family should be positive about…[Read more]

  • Hey, everyone, I am Monika. I hope you all are doing well. I joined this forum a few days back. I have been reading various stories. I have also tried to help people with the information I have learned so far during my TTC journey. When I got married I really wanted to conceive straight away. We started TTC, however, nothing was really happening.…[Read more]

  • Trisha started the topic Ovarian Reserve in the forum Egg Donation 5 years, 9 months ago

    I and my husband have been trying for 4 years, we got pregnant 4 times naturally but after taking eggs stimulation control two of the pregnancies were twin pregnancies, sadly the first two pregnancies ended up with miscarriages at 8,9 weeks. The third pregnancy was a healthy pregnancy with twins a boy and a girl! but sadly at 24 weeks my wife had…[Read more]

  • I’m 33 and I’m pretty sure I have dor, my lowest fsh to date is 9.9 (UK), and my highest (this week) was 12.8, I was due to start another ivf cycle on 11th September, but this has now been put on hold. I’m really upset about it all, and am really worrying whether I’ll ever be a mammy. My level this week was 174 (again UK figures), but I’m not sur…[Read more]

  • Evaluate how many IVC cycles a clinic is performing each year. They say that practice makes perfect and that is most certainly true when it comes to more innovative scientific and medical procedures. The more embryo transfers a clinic is doing, the more they are learning and the better their skills will be. Ideally, you want to place your focus on…[Read more]

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