Intended Parents Forum | Trisha | Activity https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/members/noreen/activity/ Activity feed for Trisha. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:48:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 d5ff841a65fa073a032912a90ff741f8 Trisha replied to the topic Bringing The Baby Home in the forum Baby On The Way https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/bringing-the-baby-home/#post-5828 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:58:56 +0000 When a baby is born via surrogacy, an emotional transfer needs to take place from the surrogate family to the intended parents. This emotional transfer allows the baby to begin bonding with his or her parents and vice versa. While intended parents may not have the same prenatal bonding experience with their new babies, there are many things you…[Read more]

]]> 6750f37b45f8c18e11c0912c5bd752db Trisha replied to the topic Introducing Surrogacy to Children in the forum Independent Surrogacy https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/introducing-surrogacy-to-children/#post-5827 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:56:27 +0000 Parents and their children share a deep, affectionate bond — a psychological connection that endures over time. It’s what makes parents instinctively want to care for and nurture their children, and it is important to children’s psychological well-being, sense of security and self-esteem. While intended parents may not have nine months to bond…[Read more]

]]> 808c6887355774528b8a288a854cb6b7 Trisha replied to the topic Telling your child they are a surro-baby in the forum Baby On The Way https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/telling-your-child-they-are-a-surro-baby/page/2/#post-5826 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:49:42 +0000 We always promote being honest with your children as we feel it creates a stronger bond between us and them. What has worked for us might not work for everyone. This is especially true for heterosexual Intended Parents. Gay IPs and heterosexual IPs have varying factors to consider when discussing surrogacy with their children. They will eventually…[Read more]

]]> 146007486f367dbb13f768f0441035a8 Trisha replied to the topic Surrogacy Cost Internationally in the forum Budgeting & Financial https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-cost-internationally/page/2/#post-5825 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:46:55 +0000 Surrogacy means something different to each person it touches. For intended parents, it is the chance to finally complete their family and realize their dreams of parenthood. For surrogates, it is the chance of a lifetime to give selflessly to another family who needs them. For both parties, surrogacy is an extraordinary journey and a deeply…[Read more]

]]> 0a028970184cbc65b8bd59d603cc2654 Trisha replied to the topic Benefits of Surrogacy For Surrogates in the forum Independent Surrogacy https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-surrogacy-for-surrogates/#post-5824 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:42:00 +0000 Every surrogacy is different, and each surrogate may walk away from her experience with different benefits and rewards. However, each surrogacy is life-changing, and there is something to be gained from every journey. Here are some of the main ways surrogacy can benefit these amazing women and their families: Surrogates enjoy a deep sense of…[Read more]

]]> 5eb36aaef697a4db8b8b7bb87fd3a0b0 Trisha replied to the topic surrogacy in the forum Baby On The Way https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-11/page/2/#post-5823 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:38:59 +0000 Surrogacy allows those who cannot have children to create a family. Surrogacy in most cases is a choice made by mothers. This decision is an expression their free will. Banning surrogacy may be considered against women’s empowerment as it would suggest women cannot decide by themselves what is good for them. The money earned with surrogacy allows…[Read more]

]]> 9893c4087d264edcabb24ac9a7d687f1 Trisha replied to the topic Surrogacy and adoption in the forum Budgeting & Financial https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-and-adoption/#post-5822 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:38:08 +0000 For couples who are aspiring to have their own child, surrogacy is a great option as they will have a baby that will be biologically theirs. Many childless couples opt for adoption, but then they have to ensure that the history of the child is good and will suit them or else there can be issues between them and the child. Such issues can be…[Read more]

]]> 227962451f9ba6c8fde8dcc7437b17f3 Trisha replied to the topic Surrogacy for you in Ukraine in the forum Baby On The Way https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-for-you-in-ukraine/#post-5821 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:35:15 +0000 Many couples turn to surrogacy when they feel like they have no other options. Others turn to surrogacy because they are simply tired of the painful reproductive procedures they must endure in an attempt to have a child. With the right surrogate, a healthy child can be brought into a loving family, but for a price. If you’re willing to pay that p…[Read more]

]]> b06b1ce415089b764f3a5f09967a2ff8 Trisha replied to the topic Benefits of Surrogacy For Surrogates in the forum Independent Surrogacy https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-surrogacy-for-surrogates/#post-5820 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:33:54 +0000 Every surrogacy is different, and each surrogate may walk away from her experience with different benefits and rewards. However, each surrogacy is life-changing, and there is something to be gained from every journey.

Here are some of the main ways surrogacy can benefit these amazing women and their families. Surrogates enjoy a deep sense of…[Read more]

]]> ae08ac674b696f28bf6e7a4cd8c73dea Trisha replied to the topic For infertile women in England in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/for-infertile-women-in-england/page/3/#post-5819 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:30:41 +0000 This is surely good news. How I wish I could be there. I could attend the conference. So for those who have this opportunity should not waste it. The primary benefit of surrogacy is that it is often more successful than other reproductive treatment methods. Sometimes the surrogate mother supplies the egg to be fertilized, though some couples have…[Read more]

]]> 1397a128a5eeb809ca750418fc386172 Trisha replied to the topic Hey in the forum Surrogacy Agencies https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/hey/#post-5818 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:25:14 +0000 Thank you for the heads up dear. I will also agree with you concerning the clinic. I have been there and their services are just top notch. A wonderful option for building a family is the use of surrogacy, donor eggs or donor sperm. The high success rates that these options offer have enabled many of their patients to become parents. A woman’s c…[Read more]

]]> 957b99011bde856bc21471204b653406 Trisha replied to the topic I wish i had a biological child in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-wish-i-had-a-biological-child-2/page/2/#post-5817 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:22:16 +0000 Once you and your partner have had a fertility evaluation, it’s time to start considering your treatment options. Fertility treatment typically refers to medications that stimulate egg or sperm production, or procedures that involve the handling of eggs, sperm, or embryos. However, treating infertility goes beyond fertility treatments. I…[Read more]

]]> bf03c172334ad73e8a580292c93a5652 Trisha replied to the topic Surrogacy Experience in the forum Independent Surrogacy https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-experience/page/2/#post-5816 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:19:22 +0000 Sometimes, IVF alone isn’t enough. Some couples need to use another person’s eggs, sperm, embryos, or uterus in order to build their family. An egg donor may be recommended in cases of low ovarian reserves, primary ovarian insufficiency, or repeated unexplained IVF failure. An egg donor may also be used for a gay male couple, along with a s…[Read more]

]]> 50e64cc25f4115547f894a42335ab6b5 Trisha replied to the topic Infertility in the forum Contracts, Insurance & Legal https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/infertility/page/2/#post-5815 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:13:44 +0000 Hi Dear. You don’t need to worry about it. There are many good clinics in Ukraine for surrogacy. In my opinion, surrogacy is the best and most reliable option for you. I can understand your condition. You should have to visit surrogacy clinic. I went through the same pain and depression. I am from Japan. I am infertile. I cannot produce because…[Read more]

]]> 9ecbe7ae336251e95d43ab8beaee2d52 Trisha replied to the topic Transfer in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/transfer/#post-5814 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:11:10 +0000 There are many good clinics in Ukraine surrogacy which are best in their own. The rates of these procedures in Ukraine are less than other countries offering the same procedures. I guess surrogacy is the only solution to your problem. A friend has now suggested me to search for some international clinics that do not reside in our country. You…[Read more]

]]> c8c905308490b6d8508364eff584cddf Trisha replied to the topic Tons of questions in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/tons-of-questions/#post-5813 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:07:59 +0000 If you’ve got PCOS, birth-control pills can control your menstrual pattern. These should be monophasic (combined) pills. But here’s the thing. Consider taking these as a prelude to trying for a pregnancy. Obviously you’ll need to stop taking them to initiate a cycle, but you may just get lucky and achieve a pregnancy in the following month. Of co…[Read more]

]]> f0853ebc20ff593486c3bdf810e21807 Trisha replied to the topic IVF success rate with PCOS in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-success-rate-with-pcos/#post-5812 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:05:53 +0000 Multiple ovarian cysts and enlarged ovaries are the key characteristics of PCOS. Another is weight gain. You need to work hard to keep the extra pounds at bay. Even a modest drop in your BMI will improve your fertility and general health, chiefly by reducing insulin and androgen levels. Aim low – losing half a pound each week is perfectly a…[Read more]

]]> 0259d1b72560d427d7cb7bbebb9f7c3e Trisha replied to the topic Important Qualirties for egg donors in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/important-qualirties-for-egg-donors/#post-5811 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:02:50 +0000 Probably the first thing people are attracted to when choosing an egg donor is the look of the donor. Many people want to match their own ethnicity and their appearance. I have always felt that a donor’s physical appearance is extremely important because, unlike intelligence, it cannot be changed by nurture. You cannot predict or control or c…[Read more]

]]> 01944e767edfc1391e93a5a8af274b6d Trisha replied to the topic if the contributor egg process: in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/if-the-contributor-egg-process/#post-5810 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:00:36 +0000 The fertility egg donation process involves retrieving eggs from a woman who has normally functioning ovaries. Following egg retrieval, the eggs are fertilized in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab using sperm from the receiving couple’s partner, or in certain situations with donor sperm. Following fertilization in the laboratory and growth of t…[Read more]

]]> 4cff2c90be58a33dfac7f39207d18032 Trisha replied to the topic about this forum in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/about-this-forum/page/2/#post-5809 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:58:54 +0000 You are so much welcomed dear. This is the best place to be. Since I joined this forum I have gotten the much needed help that I want. I even help others whenever necessary. So please do not feel left out. If you have anything to share we are here for you. We can try as much as possible to give our help. I can say in my case this forum has been so…[Read more]

]]> a534d0126ca6cd0a43e5ffb08936f7f4 Trisha replied to the topic Intro in the forum Budgeting & Financial https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/intro/#post-2880 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:18:03 +0000 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]

]]> 0795823560a90590810b4c642e6d612d Trisha replied to the topic TTC and Surrogacy in the forum International Surrogacy https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ttc-and-surrogacy/page/3/#post-2879 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:15:27 +0000 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]

]]> 6fab6efbed1412c89d46bb9734632008 Trisha started the topic Living with PCOS in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/living-with-pcos/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:11:21 +0000 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]

]]> d033baad45210fada398c0735c96d222 Trisha replied to the topic PCOS and weight in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/pcos-and-weight/#post-2877 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:08:51 +0000 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]

]]> 039d7603681775f497296a969c61f266 Trisha started the topic Life after a newborn in the forum Newborn https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/life-after-a-newborn/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:04:17 +0000 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]

]]> 79166da7111a1df32ee21e1824518b73 Trisha started the topic Does breastfeeding affect sex? in the forum Parent Wellness https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/does-breastfeeding-affect-sex/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:01:43 +0000 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]

]]> 49d130ac4d5c5c85c3966e230b8a8958 Trisha started the topic Sex after postpartum in the forum Parent Wellness https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/sex-after-postpartum/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:58:34 +0000 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]

]]> 870a88513593571a9b5d52edfeff8bc3 Trisha replied to the topic Our Baby is a Year Old! in the forum Multiples https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/our-baby-is-a-year-old/#post-2873 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:56:04 +0000 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]

]]> 4bb889ad7fc456777df8e2ce27370cf2 Trisha replied to the topic When to Start Trying Again in the forum Multiples https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/when-to-start-trying-again/#post-2872 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:53:33 +0000 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]

]]> ac29e36b7e1496a7eda64e958b61723b Trisha started the topic Tips when moving your kids schools in the forum Baby & Child Wellness https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/tips-when-moving-your-kids-schools/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:51:19 +0000 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]

]]> 7d60a83feaf3d6263d0fdb54d1e65a96 Trisha started the topic Kids coping with moving schools in the forum Baby & Child Wellness https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/kids-coping-with-moving-schools/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:46:55 +0000 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]

]]> a083a1a786f52a0941a8bfef8a4d0ae2 Trisha replied to the topic Is Moving For School A Good Idea? in the forum Multiples https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/is-moving-for-school-a-good-idea/#post-2869 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:41:44 +0000 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]

]]> a95b0fe223e6b902ec6f9788c295fa55 Trisha started the topic Benefits of becoming a surrogate in the forum Surrogacy Agencies https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-becoming-a-surrogate/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:36:38 +0000 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]

]]> 21d467a804ac52152f01636ce0dfcdab Trisha replied to the topic Experience With Surrogacy in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/experience-with-surrogacy/#post-2867 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:33:54 +0000 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]

]]> b8eb1951530ae6ecc7df3c0714d2d457 Trisha started the topic Surrogacy and law in the forum Contracts, Insurance & Legal https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-and-law/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:31:46 +0000 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]

]]> 43fee5b9e7b96c9c8f3b76830fb499e2 Trisha started the topic Surrogates in the forum Contracts, Insurance & Legal https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogates/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:29:51 +0000 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]

]]> 918b9bf4566822935fcaf7ad66f28f12 Trisha started the topic Dealing with ovarian reserve in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/dealing-with-ovarian-reserve/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:27:23 +0000 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]

]]> b369d3e47b57d8d70fbbf90e0faf2ca5 Trisha started the topic Ovarian Reserve in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ovarian-reserve/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:24:07 +0000 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]

]]> 93709b7590be1f9fc32a48ec4a014999 Trisha replied to the topic Poor ovarian reserve and TTC in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/poor-ovarian-reserve-and-ttc/page/3/#post-2862 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:23:01 +0000 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]

]]> 6e49a70c0afebce1363ed29d15ae91f1 Trisha replied to the topic IVF Clinic Success Rate in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-clinic-success-rate/page/2/#post-2861 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:17:43 +0000 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]

]]> 4da0f7f0c8b6794d8f247be4ca14ccf3 Trisha replied to the topic How can I select egg donors? in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/how-can-i-select-egg-donors/#post-1973 Sat, 05 May 2018 14:16:06 +0000 Selecting an egg donor is one of the hardest decisions you will ever face. With so many different factors to consider during the donor selection process. It is important to think about what qualities mean the most to you and your partner. When you’re looking through donor profiles try to gain a sense of the donor’s personality. How the donor ans…[Read more]

]]> 25d3f2eb1d8807010340b6ee6e996538 Trisha replied to the topic Explaining egg donation to your children in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/explaining-egg-donation-to-your-children/#post-1972 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:44:01 +0000 The goal of early ‘telling’ is that a child should grow up ‘never knowing a time when they didn’t know’ about their origins by donor conception. In practical terms this means starting the process of sharing information with your child from under the age of five. Some people like to start talking with their baby chatting about the donor while cha…[Read more]

]]> 996a29931c633fa6ba169f15decf7414 Trisha replied to the topic Would you tell your child about conception via egg donation? in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/would-you-tell-your-child-about-conception-via-egg-donation/#post-1971 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:41:55 +0000 Although I encourage parents to start telling children about donor conception when they are under five. I know that there are many families with older children sometimes even adults themselves who we have not ‘told’ yet. Telling children about their origins by donor conception puts honesty at the heart of family relationships. Is respectful of…[Read more]

]]> 0d001094a59a5b551f7d5c30d440c7c0 Trisha replied to the topic second baby maybe? in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/second-baby-maybe/#post-1970 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:37:16 +0000 Surrogacy is one of life’s most exciting journeys for both IPs and Surrogates alike. The joy felt during this thrilling time period is monumental. Something you will no doubt want to share with those closest to you. Unfortunately, as many Surrogates and IPs have found, not everyone will be able or willing to share in your enthusiasm. Many p…[Read more]

]]> 67ac138e45424eb98135bdbc458448b2 Trisha replied to the topic IVF Donor Eggs in the forum Egg Donation https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-donor-eggs/#post-1969 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:27:52 +0000 Many patients find themselves feeling a lot of anxiety around starting the IVF cycle. Everything becomes very “real” at this point. Fear of having to self-administer shots is common. And if you already have a phobia of needles it may seem overwhelming. Taking new medications and experiencing new medical procedures isn’t easy, and the entire proce…[Read more]

]]> d2d35af4a43a01642b8009abb3857ab7 Trisha replied to the topic Poor ovarian reserve and TTC in the forum Getting Started https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/poor-ovarian-reserve-and-ttc/page/2/#post-1968 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:23:52 +0000 If you’re having a hard time coping with infertility, you are not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses such as cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. Infertility is not an easy situation to deal with. You may feel social pressure to have kids or feel…[Read more]

]]> c6b1e0a92a840257e519015f6a657ab8 Trisha replied to the topic Frozen Embryo Transfer in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/frozen-embryo-transfer-2/#post-1967 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:19:03 +0000 The pressure to raise a family can be enormous. And the thought of not being able to have children can make many people feel something is wrong with them. I talked to respected mental health professionals who work with people dealing with fertility problems to find out which coping strategies really work. Recognize that a fertility problem is a…[Read more]

]]> 1d8990282020ed71fe94b174b253ca37 Trisha replied to the topic IVF and Acupunture in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-and-acupunture/#post-1966 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:15:42 +0000 Infertility can take a terrible emotional toll on women and couples. Disappointment and heartbreak may go on for years. And by the time a patient seeks out fertility treatment their emotional reserves may be very low. Deciding to attempt IVF is a major life step, and while it brings with it a renewed sense of hope and purpose. It can be an intense…[Read more]

]]> 596b0d1981cc915d992c22ab7c5e79ff Trisha replied to the topic Cycles and Transfers in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/cycles-and-transfers/#post-1965 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:13:35 +0000 When emotions run high when dealing with infertility. It can help to have a neutral and knowledgeable person help you to navigate through this period. That’s why we encourage all of our fertility patients to take advantage of the three complimentary counseling sessions we offer for full fertility support. Fertility counselors have tremendous e…[Read more]

]]> a2e5b4ef066d0cdb785064cd6a404318 Trisha replied to the topic IVF in the forum Transfer https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf/#post-1964 Sat, 05 May 2018 13:09:28 +0000 Many emotions arise during fertility treatment that can cause stress not just to you, but also to your spouse. Making sure that you take care of yourself as well as your marriage is important and can make your overall journey much easier when coping with infertility and pregnancy outcomes as a couple. Be sure to take the time to really connect…[Read more]

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