https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/members/sarahwilliams/activity/ Activity feed for Sarah Williams. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:48:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 26a5ff7c32866775b7b8eb6a85fc167f https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/great-advice/#post-6553 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 01:49:38 +0000 My prayers are with you. I hope you become a mother through that way soon. Best regards! Keep trying! See you later? I’m also having my IVF abroad. So, can relate your journey a little bit… 🙂

]]> 1e7844d9ab6bab3e9190dd70799a4006 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-and-adoption/#post-6552 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 01:47:21 +0000 Completely agreed! It’s really a privileged for normal people to conceive naturally, while some of us don’t have that way. So, yeah! Surrogacy needs to be normalized now. I’ve seen couples getting their lives changed through this. So, yeah! Thanks for sharing such an amazing post. Respect! Keep posting such stuff. Best of luck with your journey…[Read more]

]]> 70fd36e1197cbeefcf8193dea8122adc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/advice-on-donor-eggs/#post-6359 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 23:36:35 +0000 Hi Serena! I understand your concern. But, last year a friend of mine was having an IVF. So, doctors told her to undergo IVF with donor eggs as she had low ovarian reserve as soon as possible. Anyway! That’s how it goes! Anyway! surely, still every case is different, I believe.

]]> 7945f897f1c20d54f64fd5328747fdad https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-14/#post-6358 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 23:17:11 +0000 Hello Kelly! Well, did you try considering assisted procedures? I mean that’s also a choice. But, still, secondly! Would advise you to go for surrogacy, if you can afford. Stats show that couple who undergo surrogacy as compared to adoption are more satisfied and successful with the reason of it. Anyway! That’s your choice. I hope you find a more…[Read more]

]]> 04958979cdb114c459c4a2eb81afb309 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/thanks-for-the-information/#post-6357 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:58:13 +0000 Whenever I get to see such amazing posts. It really makes me so happy. Just because if someone’s family gets completed or anyhow they get a way around of some problem, they are facing and it gets way out or solution. By the people around, makes my faith restored in humanity. Anyway! Stay blessed darling! Sending you baby dust. I hope you become a…[Read more]

]]> 2cd80f1868d2518df8134ece33ea0ade https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-is-a-gem/#post-6356 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:50:01 +0000 Sounds like a pretty good success story to me. Well, glad to hear that it worked for you. Wouldn’t disagree with the results. I’ve also heard of it before already. My cousin sister had her surrogacy a year back in Kiev. So, yeah! I personally thought of it. But, when I met our doctor in Ukraine. They suggested us to first try for IVF as my chances…[Read more]

]]> 27b6d1c338affae1ef1713cb721b7fc5 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/introducing-surrogacy-to-children/#post-6230 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:44:23 +0000 Read the whole post. Very amazing ideas and tips. Yes, once we are going to have our process. So, yeah! I also think that children shouldn’t be kept in dark. So, yeah! If I was having surrogacy, would have endorsed you already. Anyway! Thanks for sharing it.

]]> 307c565241503e14ba173b70fb20dfc1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/children-and-family/#post-6228 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:39:55 +0000 Very well explained the idea of it. Well, yes! I completely agree. It’s very important! I also believe in this, personally I’m also trying to become a mother to complete our family. So, yeah! Post is RELATE-ABLE to me.

]]> 8721702fd9fa4cccc5176d412a42e177 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-advice/page/2/#post-6225 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:35:28 +0000 CONGRATULATIONS! that’s just an amazing thing to share! Well, yes! Wouldn’t disagree with you. I’ve also seen other successful results, even when I was at a center in Kiev last year. People were preferring surrogacy over other procedures.

]]> 689a0fa93dcbf9c985a93fc8b06643a9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-success-rate-with-pcos/page/2/#post-6224 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:31:11 +0000 Thank you for sharing the informative post here. Explains much here. So, yeah! I’m also having my process abroad. I’ve got PCOS. So, yes! Can relate! But, Doctor told me that IVF does have good chances, wouldn’t disagree with it. Hoping for the best outcome yet.

]]> 689a0fa93dcbf9c985a93fc8b06643a9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-success-rate-with-pcos/page/2/#post-6223 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:31:11 +0000 Thank you for sharing the informative post here. Explains much here. So, yeah! I’m also having my process abroad. I’ve got PCOS. So, yes! Can relate! But, Doctor told me that IVF does have good chances, wouldn’t disagree with it. Hoping for the best outcome yet.

]]> 2153a93f3ad0b5916b9ae3dbf3392fb9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/explaining-egg-donation-to-your-children/#post-5714 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:07:22 +0000 Well, yes! I agree with it. It’s their right to know! Well, but still I think it’s better not to share it with them, it might indulge them in some kind of problem or lack in confidence I believe. So, yes! That can also create a complex in them. So, better wouldn’t. I’m having my process later this month abroad. I’d not share it with my child. So,…[Read more]

]]> 0892bf07e6a56d8d08c2cd6fd8388f28 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-testimonial/#post-5713 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:44:34 +0000 Pretty infomative video. Yes, I agree that surrogacy is really a great procedure. My own cousin sister had it last year abroad in Kiev. So, yeah! She was infertile, couldn’t conceive for years. So, doctors suggested her for it. Now, I’m also planning on to undergo same as her.Just need it to work for me. Anyway! Stay blessed all. I hope you all…[Read more]

]]> 0fe37669e19931395cbe8beb681506dc https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/need-suggestions-3/#post-5515 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:53:45 +0000 Oh, that’s great! Well, My cousin sister also had her process there at Biotexcom center. Thanks for sharing it here. I didn’t know about the London seminar. I’ll surely attend. I’ve also considered trying surrogacy this year. Let’s see! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHp-3NEaQjA Watch this video and also others on the account. You’ll know the…[Read more]

]]> 39a828353795c57ee124598a9ca2b972 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ttc-and-surrogacy/page/3/#post-2782 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:10:01 +0000 Hello Olivia. We have already talked in your previous post. So, yeah! Well, consider centers in Ukraine. Yes, I’ve not had personal experience. But, have seen someone having a daughter there. My cousin sister had surrogacy last year there. So, yeah. It can be worth going for!

]]> 38c4a6bbb210b7d7b97d135227b76e73 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-6/#post-2780 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:06:50 +0000 Hello Olivia. I’ve just read your whole post. Your situation is pretty clear. I’m sorry for the losses you had previously. Well, don’t worry much! You’re going the right way. I guess surrogacy is really a good option for a case like yours. I’ve seen women at clinics having really wonderful and direct successful results most of the times. Yes,…[Read more]

]]> 0f965b641668a46533041451c297df1b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf/#post-2661 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:28:12 +0000 Well, that’s what I needed to hear! I’m going for it in July already. So, yeah! Pretty inspiring and motivating post. Keep us posted! I’m so glad it did work for you. Baby dust to you too. 🙂 Take care! You truly deserved it!

]]> d5907458cddaaf732327e9b36cdf90fd https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-risks/#post-2660 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:25:13 +0000 Hello Tifanny! Thanks for sharing such an informative post about IVF. Yes! It’s really hard for a couple. I’m also undergoing one in July of this year at a repro center in Ukraine. But, I’m prepared for it. I think it really does deserve to become a mother. No matter what happens! Completing a family is very important for someone. So, yeah. It’s…[Read more]

]]> 934f5321a558586b39132ce87a6205bf https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-and-acupunture/#post-2643 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:25:24 +0000 Yes! I’ve heard of it from many of my friends. So, yeah! I’m also planning to try it after my IVF in July. Yes! My center in Ukraine also offers acupuncture and many other therapy packages. So, yeah! Will have one. Let’s hope for the best, I hope to get pregnant. Jbtw!

]]> 6a4c71cd211364a5a6f9a8c78e8613eb https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/frozen-embryo-transfer-2/#post-2641 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:20:27 +0000 Hello dear! Well, yes! I’m so happy to hear that it worked for you. Yeah! I’m also undergoing an embryo transfer in July of this year at a center in Ukraine. My case is of PCOS. I didn’t want to undergo it. Yes! Because my first choice was naturally. But, all these years I couldn’t do it. So, yeah! Anyway! you’re right! Sometimes, we are looking…[Read more]

]]> 20a11ed2deebbf1f52607ecd1f0770e9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-success-rate-with-pcos/#post-2570 Thu, 31 May 2018 18:03:58 +0000 Yes! Hey Milan? I agree. but, as we know every case is different but still all cases can be generalized in the beginning to some level. So, yeah! You don’t have to think that way! I’m also a PCOS patient, I’ve seen many women getting pregnant via IVF. So, I’m also going for one; yes! It has good chances as you can see stats. But, some cases can be…[Read more]

]]> 73fda4310199717654996d562afe5383 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/pcos-and-weight/#post-2569 Thu, 31 May 2018 18:03:09 +0000 Yeah! I’ve heard it. There is a scale. Not all of them are required to lose weight. But, losing weight probably increases the chances of conceiving. So, yeah! I’d definitely recommend it for others. I’m having my IVF in June. But, not asked to lose weight’ although I’ve PCOS.

]]> 81e75e2ce3b1ad3a325abda268e014ee https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/never-give-up/page/2/#post-2568 Thu, 31 May 2018 18:00:15 +0000 WOW! Congrats! I’m glad that you finally did get successful. You’re right! It takes a lot! I’m also a PCOS patient. So, I know what it takes. I’ve been trying for 6 years but always ended up with MCs. So, yeah! Anyway! this July I’m going to Ukraine for my first IVF attempt. So, yeah! I’m also trying my best! Don’t wanna give up. I agree that…[Read more]

]]> ce0263ecf6c4910b72bdae83e9aa78b1 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/cycles-and-transfers/#post-2567 Thu, 31 May 2018 18:00:15 +0000 WOW! Thanks for sharing your story here. Wish you all the best! I hope it will be fine this time for you. Keep trying! You’ll do conceive. So yeah!

]]> 20dd11e7e957a9eb4fac22ea2faf0dc0 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-4/page/2/#post-2530 Tue, 29 May 2018 22:24:51 +0000 Well, yes! Ive heard it! I dont understand why do govts ban things that help people. Anyway! We also have things banned here in the U.S that are good for general public. Anyway! Wish you all the best! Yes! Ukraine is a good spot! I’m also having my IVF there in July. So, just go for it! xx

]]> 2a75bae7aee0788ee78cf7916106acf9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-donor-eggs/#post-2529 Tue, 29 May 2018 22:22:26 +0000 Stormi. It will be fine I guess. More importantly get consulted with your doctor before. I’m also just like you undergoing an IVF attempt in July at a repro center in Ukraine. So, yeah! I’m into the late 30s and also a little overweight. But, my obs said it’s fine for me to undergo an IVF attempt. So, yes! I’m there. Wish you all the best! Don’t…[Read more]

]]> 008604bac56a86ea8544aadc0ce9ed86 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/i-wish-i-had-a-biological-child/#post-2507 Tue, 29 May 2018 17:08:30 +0000 Hi Tifanny! Yes! That’s right! Everyone wants that way! I also wanted to that way. But, still can’t get it naturally. So, yeah! Now, this year I’m undergoing an IVF at a repro center in Ukraine. Because I still want to complete my family and have a child of my own. Wish you all the best! Seek other options you’ve left. xx

]]> 7c4ddb2e0c78b214737d802bd79a1141 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/intro-in-surrogacy-world/#post-2506 Tue, 29 May 2018 17:05:23 +0000 Hello Olivia! Yes! Just read your concern here. I agree that’s how it goes! So, yeah! I’m also undergoing an IVF this year. My case is also of primary infertility. I’ve PCOS and unable to get pregnant due to it. Already tried every day for like 6 years. So, yeah! Well, your husband is right! I think that surrogacy is a great way to go with. If you…[Read more]

]]> 3a387871efc4d7c65a95a940ac55eef6 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/share-your-experience-with-surrogacy-agencies/page/3/#post-2385 Tue, 22 May 2018 18:33:48 +0000 WOW! That’s a good thing to hear! So, yeah! I’m still having my IVF this year at a repro center in Ukraine. But, I know how a surrogacy procedure happens. So, yeah! Last year, I accompanied my cousin sister during her surrogacy all the time. Anyway! Stay strong and blessed! xoxo TC honey!

]]> 30555ed8adb67ddca17da6fe18be17a6 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-5/#post-2384 Tue, 22 May 2018 18:29:22 +0000 Oh yeah! I completely understand what you’re referring to. So, yeah! That’s really a great point of view. I also remember a year back, when I got to know about my PCOS. It was really so devastating and life-changing experience or me. I was so depressed. It was really so hard for me to come out. Only, my DH was there to save me. Anyway! I’m going…[Read more]

]]> 8aa3420a0014eadaad455dcf6131eddd https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/dreaming-of-a-baby/#post-2360 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:38:32 +0000 Hello. Olivia! Well, I think you should try centers in Ukraine. Yes! I’ve not personally experienced them. But, last year, my cousin sister has had her procedure there. So, yeah! It went great for them…They have a baby girl now through it. So, yes! Sending you my best wishes. xx

]]> 7d80db05cf29aeef3d20348f6a47beda https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/experience-with-surrogacy/#post-2357 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:35:24 +0000 Hey Akira! Just went through your post. Yes! I’ve heard it that surrogacy is still banned in some countries all over the world. Oh, well, yes! Ukraine is a better option, I agree. Even, my own cousin Mary had her surrogacy procedure last year. She also had it in a Ukrainian center, which went pretty fine for her. So, yeah! Anyway! I hope you get…[Read more]

]]> 7de23c93796f9560f9473bcc2bf9e606 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/5-years-search/page/2/#post-2300 Sun, 20 May 2018 17:18:24 +0000 WOW! Tiffany! that’s really a breakthrough! I’m glad for you. CONGRATS! You’re doing it right! Stay blessed. xx I’m also trying for 6 years and still hopeful. HOPE can really keep you alive. xx

]]> 056fdff87bf3d96162f17f1fdc01522a https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/welcome/page/3/#post-2298 Sun, 20 May 2018 17:15:29 +0000 Hello, all the IPs. this is Sara Williams. I’ve never got to introduce myself. Well, I’m a 38-year-old woman from NYC, U.S. I’m just another woman suffering from infertility. So, yeah! This is my 5 year of marriage. Still, not able to give my DH a child. Well, some of us don’t have the privilege to have the life natural way. Well, still I’m…[Read more]

]]> e815a8a4fbcfa6217b2176425c3aa109 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/benefits-of-telling-children-where-they-are-from/#post-2288 Sun, 20 May 2018 13:39:38 +0000 Oh yeah! I agree with that! But, that’s really a tough decision to make. So, yeah! Like, my cousin sister has had the procedure of surrogacy last year, she had it in Ukraine. So, yes! Birth giving the mother is the surrogate. So, she intends to tell the child…But, on the other scale or context. It looks really tough for them…What do you say?

]]> d1101059090f4f817bc96398f9ac2fe9 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-last-hope/#post-2287 Sun, 20 May 2018 13:31:18 +0000 Hello Olivia! How are you holding up dear? Umm, yes! I agree with you. More importantly, I’m deeply sorry for your losses. But, listen dear! It’s really a good option to go with. Last year, my cousin sister has had her procedure at a center in Ukraine. It was nothing to worry about! It went pretty smoothly for her. Now, she even has a baby girl…[Read more]

]]> 69cfbeae53b27a98ac734d0723561957 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/chances-of-pregnancy-after-40/page/2/#post-2245 Fri, 18 May 2018 18:23:08 +0000 I agree with you. Egg quality is a lot controlled by the aging process. That’s why it gets tougher for women to conceive in their 40s. Well, I’m also 36 and I’ve PCOS, my egg quality isn’t as good as a 20 year older girl. So, yeah! Well, anyway! Wish you all ladies best! More baby dust on you all. XOXO

]]> 6080fa93c2a7de7a3904e0814929733d https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/share-your-experience-with-surrogacy-agencies/page/3/#post-2244 Fri, 18 May 2018 18:19:55 +0000 Hello Misha! That’s such a good news to say…Congrats! I’m glad to hear it. Anyway! yes! I’ve seen one case in front of me. Last year my cousin sister has had the procedure of surrogacy. It went fine for her. She also wasn’t able to afford in her hometown, NY. So, she and her husband went to Europe, somewhere in Ukraine, maybe Kiev. It worked…[Read more]

]]> ba6da397d786a45d069781cb33338175 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-option/page/2/#post-2227 Fri, 18 May 2018 13:55:38 +0000 Yes! Pretty supportive post! Thanks for sharing it here. I think more and more people should get themselves favored through the process. I think people still don’t have much awareness of it. More importantly, they must reduce its prices. So, middle-class people can afford it.

]]> dbcb8254c71ad4b8bb70b0f952662372 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/this-post-is-essentially-about-my-experience-with-surrogacy/page/3/#post-2226 Fri, 18 May 2018 13:52:55 +0000 Hi Sara! Just read your whole journey. I’m glad it worked out for you eventually…My own cousin sister has had her procedure of surrogacy last year. Mostly, after everything couples do go through. Surrogacy comes as the last option for them. So, yeah! I’m happy for you. I’m also having my first attempt of an IVF. But, I don’t wish that it…[Read more]

]]> a9f6461afc4785b5b3e7979f78570cce https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/surrogacy-again/#post-2183 Wed, 16 May 2018 15:46:17 +0000 Well, yes! Gina! I think surrogacy is usually for those who can’t have it naturally. So, yeah! Wish you all the best! Just go for it! TC! I hope it brings best for you. In 2017, my cousin sister also had surrogacy, she was unable to get pregnant naturally, she went to Kiev for it. It worked fine for her as well. Anyway! stay blessed dear. xx

]]> fc8b85247b16990f99123740a12fc49b https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/ivf-clinic-success-rate/#post-2180 Wed, 16 May 2018 15:41:18 +0000 Hi there! Well, just read your whole post! I’ve reached the conclusion, yes! It’s right to have statistics and success rates on your table before choosing a clinic. So, yeah! Last year, my cousin sister went to a clinic in Ukraine. It was recommended to her by her obstetrician and it had really good reviews. So, she went there and finally ended up…[Read more]

]]> 5de39d8168fb741b78217d320b1571c0 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/failed-ivf/#post-2128 Mon, 14 May 2018 18:56:57 +0000 Well, I agree. That’s right about it! I’m also a PCOS patient. A PCOS patient really has some good options in an IVF treatment. So, yes! wish her all the best! Baby dust to her. xoxo

]]> 145df934837cff67513caddb1f4ee95e https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/topic/heartbreaking-questions/#post-2079 Sat, 12 May 2018 15:37:13 +0000 Hi Stormi! I really support you. You’re so right and strong at all. I really wish you all the best! I’ve been where you’re now! But, still, hope is high. I also think that you shouldn’t give up anyway! I’m having an IVF this year at a repro center in Ukraine. Because I still want to have a child. Don’t be disheartened. Stay strong! Just remain…[Read more]

]]> e55a226b63841effcfe45a7dcb06d0d3 https://www.intendedparentsforum.com/activity/p/1762/ Sat, 12 May 2018 15:31:49 +0000 0