https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/members/sandy1978/activity/ Activity feed for Sandy. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:56:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 74bfaca03d7f4d96d5e7e705db8e96ae https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/the-love-of-a-sister/#post-736 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 11:41:25 +0000 Hi, Noreen.
Nice to see you again. So sorry to hear about your sister’s MC. I know how miscarriages is hard. 5 years of marriage with no kids can be heart-breaking. So, great that you are trying to get in & help her. You are doing great by being so thoughtful of you. Regarding the prices, yes she has to pick up the costs for the procedure (…[Read more]

]]> e32369951498adc14041e20fd39a47d4 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/so-tired/#post-735 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 11:30:43 +0000 36 is still young, let me tell you. Just keep going. I know it gets so tiring at times. However, your best move is to just keep trying I guess. So, are you about to start your heparin injections? So, you live far away, and you have to postpone. So sorry to hear that. We just have to accept that these things occur in life, and move on. Keep…[Read more]

]]> aaafa15b60e8fdb5135dd027b9047fd6 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/how-does-it-feel-being-a-surrogate/#post-734 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 11:20:24 +0000 Noreen, that is so selfless of you to do that. I love when relatives can jump in & help like that. As others have said it, surrogacy can be expensive for some people. So, it is incredibly amazing that you can do that for your sister. I haven’t experienced it first hand myself either. So, she is only gonna cover the costs of the clinic. I see y…[Read more]

]]> 71aef0deacb7efc90a5a74bed30fcafd https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/we-are-losing-it/#post-733 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:57:54 +0000 By the way, I know how overwhelming this situation is. I have been TTC for 4 years, so I really can relate to what you are saying. Still, as I mentioned earlier, every cloud has a silver lining. Keep that in mind going forward. Life presents a few challenges, which we can overcome. By overcoming, and staying positive, you get to develop your…[Read more]

]]> da8ccf0442c63e8da2e4ed589074ce8c https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/we-are-losing-it/#post-732 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:57:37 +0000 So, you tried alternative therapies, and reduced your anxiety levels. However, you still failed
It is very easy to feel stressed during in these times. However, you should try to stay cool, calm & collected. I know it is just easier said than done. I guess stress levels in a factor in your indecisiveness. Thanks for sharing your story with us…[Read more]

]]> 6d8d4bbc5a26f00491db0dd58f929dfd https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/naked/#post-731 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:56:46 +0000 z

]]> 90214fc9bcfbd1c764ce9e090dabf053 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/naked/#post-730 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:42:54 +0000 Also, regarding your mother-in-law, that is a typical mother-in-law behavior. I always hear or read stories about how mother-in-laws tend to point the finger at the wife. I know why they might get so protective of their sons. Still, you should encourage your DH to go get spermogram done to see the results. That way, your mother-in-law won’t be p…[Read more]

]]> 58be688c8657256ec2111d7a25c88fcc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/naked/#post-729 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:35:11 +0000 Hi, Susan. I am Sandy, nice to meet you. So sorry that you had been TTC with no results so far. I am sure that future has great things in stock for you. I believe in that for sure. So, don’t lose hope. The last thing you want in TTC is stress and stress. So, make sure you do your best to avoid getting mad at someone. I have actually become more p…[Read more]

]]> 843c4f5b3a661971791f8676332abc0e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-decided-to-help/#post-728 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:31:32 +0000 Hello there. Congrats on your 4 kids. I can imagine ho happy you must have been. I think it is so great that you were able to be a surrogate for your brother. SO happy to hear about that. I
I wish you and your brother happiness. For my case, I have been TTC for 4 years, which is a quite long time. However, I am planning to give up and go with…[Read more]

]]> 71b0f1372bc7da26fda2757dc4fb3b6d https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-hope-this-will-help/#post-727 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:01:22 +0000 Hi there. I hope you are doing great. So sorry to hear that you had been suffering from polycystic ovaries. I know common they are in women. But, they sure are treatable. Regarding your diagnosed hypothyroidism, I am sorry to hear that. However, it is good that you had been taking steps to cure it. Your weight loss 20 pounds in 4 months is…[Read more]

]]> 36da93f2b86703e9a88d207e462064f1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/so-sad/#post-726 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:42:40 +0000 Hi, dear. I hope you are doing great. So sorry to hear that you had been TTC in vain. I guess you are doing so good by sharing it with us. So, you have identified what is causing the problem- polycystic ovaries. Thrombophilia is a grave problem, as you have experienced first hand. So, I am sure your story helps bring awareness around…[Read more]

]]> 96fef5e27cb5a1fe51305cd06919abae https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-am-43/#post-725 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:25:51 +0000 Hi, Sammy. Welcome to the group. It is great that you decided join our online family by sharing your story. I know how heart-breaking it must have been for you. Experiencing two losses in a row is surely heart-breaking itself. However, It is great that you understand, at 43, pregnancy, although possible, is usually difficult. I am happy to…[Read more]

]]> b81a42a50f9124e548f20b62e101763f https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/guilty/#post-724 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:46:58 +0000 Hello, Meredith. Welcome to the forum. I am also a newbie here on the forum, and have been loving it so far. SO, you are 33, which is a good age to get pregnant. I see you had been on the pills till April. As you might, or not know, pills mess up your cycles. The same happened to me last year. I had been on contraceptives for months, and then I…[Read more]

]]> 49e0f9439febbd65bbbbe8e5e9b24bf9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/pray-for-me/#post-723 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:22:51 +0000 Hi, Rachel. I hope you are feeling good. So sorry to hear that you had been long TTC for months. I know months sounds way easier than 4 years (in my case). However, I get how depressed you must feel over this. 27 is a good age to conceive, and your DH’s age is also very conducive at 33.2. So, I am confident there is no issue with the age. Also, g…[Read more]

]]> cab35f4b0a9c4dae1ee776b1396098d2 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/over-40/#post-722 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:00:11 +0000 Hello, Anna. I hope you are doing great. So sorry to hear about your experience. Yes, 44 is a difficult age which presents a few challenges. On top of that you had a horrible doctor. Yes, horrible. I have been to a few gynecologist and doctor appointments, however, I have never first hand experienced such negligent conduct on the part of the…[Read more]

]]> c66935b805abf08e5fb439ab0ddb81cc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/sorry-for-the-big-post/page/2/#post-721 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:56:51 +0000 It is good that you are expressing your feeling here. It is never healthy to bottle up your feelings. This forum is the really best place to talk about feelings.
In this situation, I think you should seek professional help. You are so on point with what you had to say about life. You have to make sacrifices to get happiness.
Try to stay…[Read more]

]]> ab51e0fe517adc401b6340bb6a819d78 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/im-into-hell/#post-720 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:53:11 +0000 Hi, Lisa. So sorry to hear about your experience. I can imagine how hard it must be for you to go through laparoscopy and IVF, still not make it. There are couples who decided to give up after one failure. However, you have gone through this far. I don’t think you should give up at this point. So, the underlying cause was that you produce ‘…[Read more]

]]> 7604832c50a4bc8477b24f21bfb44f77 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/welcome/#post-719 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:47:21 +0000 Hello, everyone. I am Sandy from Wisconsin, WI. I am 31, and married. I married my DH back in 2014. We have been TTC since we got married. I have found the TTC process time-consuming and nerve-wracking. So, I decided to join a forum or an online community where I could give vent to my feelings & problems. I was on pills before I got married,…[Read more]

]]> 68f46363f2cd546fd96f999b0c56387b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/5-years-search/#post-718 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:40:18 +0000 Hi! Welcome to the forum! I am also a newbie here. You have been TTC for 5 years. I know how it must feel cause I have been trying for 4 years. So, you can’t conceive because of your endometriosis? So sorry to hear that. I guess you should take it easy. I mean, you can go with laparoscopy to remove your endometriosis. I have heard of so many p…[Read more]

]]> 6c78e9355f29ba14f0b435393ada0cd3 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/looking-for-indy-surrogacy-consultants/#post-717 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:33:28 +0000 Hi, Callisy. Thanks for sharing this with us. I am sure everyone here appreciates first-hand insight into independent surrogacy. So sorry to hear that you didn’t get along with the agencies. How many babies have you carried so far? I am also considering surrogacy. So, I just want to get to know more about the process from the surrogate’s poi…[Read more]

]]> e8004b7054be62fdbde24c8475baff56 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/looking-for-indy-surrogacy-consultants/#post-716 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:27:55 +0000 Just adding to my previous post. When going with an agency surrogate, the agency usually deals with the legal issues. I mean, you must know how bureaucratic the surrogacy process can be. With a clinic or agency, you can rest assured that you won’t have to deal with any of that. The clinic or agency will take care of the whole paperwork for you. I…[Read more]

]]> 32ce9bb352cbcff372c091062ef1fc40 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/looking-for-indy-surrogacy-consultants/#post-715 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:25:22 +0000 Hi, there. You have asked the right question. I had also been thinking about the rates for agencies and clinics. I found out at clinics, they are always over 20K USD, which I think is worth it. However, if you want to go with a surrogate mother not working with either a clinic or agency that will be cheaper. There is no denying that for sure.…[Read more]

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