what do you think?

Discussion in 'Trying to Conceive' started by tina, Feb 9, 2018.

  1. tina

    tina New Member

    Hello, girls! You know, I want to turn to surrogacy. But, I don't know much about it. What should I do first? Well, unfortunately I cannot have my own children. But my spouse and I want to make our family full. At first we wanted to adopt a child. But we didn't really like this idea. I think that surrogacy is much better. But it is difficult to start, because of the luck of information. Maybe there is someone who have turned to surrogacy already? If so, could you please tell me something about it. Just anything that may be important? I would like to know more before starting. I will be very happy to get your advices. Thank you.
     
  2. ann

    ann New Member

    Hi! You know, I think I may help you. Well, I have a friend. She can't have her own children too. That is why her husband and her decided to turn to surrogacy. This is not very difficult procedure. But you know it takes some time. First of all, it is important to find a good clinic. Then you need to see the doctors. They will tell you all the details. It is important to follow all the recommendations. But you know, I need to say that surrogacy is not the only way to have a child. Actually, I have the same problem. But now I am a mother. I haven't turned to surrogacy. I turned to IVF. You may think about it too.
     
  3. tina

    tina New Member

    Oh, thanks for the answer! Well, you are right. Clinic is a very important part in the situation. So, I need to be very careful and choose it right. Yeah, I should start with it. This would be very good begging. But you know, now I also interested in your words about IVF. Actually, I didn't even think about it. Now I think that it is pretty good way to make my dream come true. I think I need to talk about it with my spouse. I like it much better. May I ask you to tell me something about it too? I know almost nothing about it. Only general information. May you please share your experience?
     
  4. ann

    ann New Member

    Of course, there isn't any problem. I would be very happy to share my experience. I think that I need to begin with the simplest things. They will help you to understand the most important things much better. I want to begin with this: IVF is a complex series of procedures. They are used to treat fertility or genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. During this procedure, mature eggs are collected from your ovaries. Than they are fertilized by sperm in a lab. Then the fertilized egg or eggs are implanted in your uterus. You know, one cycle of IVF takes about two weeks. It is not so long actually. I think that IVF is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology. You need to know that the procedure can be done using your own eggs and your partner's sperm. Or IVF may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a known or anonymous donor. In some cases, a gestational carrier might be used. This is a woman who has an embryo implanted in her uterus. Of course, your chances of having a healthy baby using IVF depend on many factors. They are: your age and the cause of infertility. In addition, IVF can be time-consuming, expensive and invasive. If more than one embryo is implanted in your uterus, IVF can result in a pregnancy with more than one fetus. That means there is a possibility of multiple pregnancy. Your doctor can help you understand how IVF works. He can explain the potential risks. He also will tell you whether this method of treating infertility is right for you. I think that this is the most important information you need to know. If you decide to start this procedure, you will also need to begin with finding a clinic. After that your doctors tell you all that you need to know. If you are really interested in this, I may answer your questions. Or I may tell you a bit about surrogacy. I will be glad to help you.
     
  5. tina

    tina New Member

    Yeah, I would be glad if you helped me. Well, maybe you know something about the risks? As I understand this procedure is pretty safe. But I don 't believe that it doesn't have any risks. By the way, is it painful? Well, I have heard that sometimes there is may be a failure. Why is it so? Should a woman keep a special diet during IVF? You know, this topic is really interesting for me. I even think that this will be the best way for us to make our family full. It is more natural way, i think. That is why i want to know about it a bit more. And thank you for your help. I am really glad that i find a person, who can really help me.
     
  6. ann

    ann New Member

    Well, of course, there are some risks. But some of them are not serious. I know some of the most popular. Birth defects is one of them. But the age of the mother is the primary risk factor in every case, no matter how the child is conceived. IVF increases the risk of multiple births if more than one embryo is implanted in your uterus. Use of an aspirating needle to collect eggs could possibly cause bleeding, infection or damage to the bowel, bladder or a blood vessel. Risks are also associated with general anesthesia, if used. You know, just don't think about it and everything will be okay. I am sure in it. Well, IVF is not a painful procedure. There is nothing to be afraid of. Of course there may be a failure. But in different cases the reasons are different. Doctor's mistake is one of them. Sometimes when a woman doesn't follow all the recommendations, result may be the same
     
  7. tina

    tina New Member

    Okay, i've got it. Well, could you please tell me a bit about clinics? Maybe you can recommend me a good one.
     
  8. ann

    ann New Member

    Well, you know, i turned only to one clinic. That is why i don't know much about the others. But i can tell about a clinic i turned to. This clinic is called BioTexCom. Well, i can say that i liked it. The doctors were pretty friendly, always tried to help with everything. They conditions are pretty good. The procedure was run by true specialists, i just felt it. Pretty good clinic. I think that you may turn to it.
     
  9. tina

    tina New Member

    Thank you! You really helped me. I learnt a lot of new and useful information. I am so glad. I hope that it will help me to achieve my goal. Good luck to you and your family!
     
  10. Erin Clifton

    Erin Clifton New Member

    Hey there! Hope you are in good health. You have chosen a right way to fight your problems. In surrogacy, you opt for someone else's womb to keep your baby for nine months. After nine months, the baby is yours legally. You can opt for donor's eggs if you have got some problem with yours. It has a nice success rate. Now the choice of method depends on the cause of your infertility. Get yourself checked. Best wishes. Much love.
     
  11. Dorry776

    Dorry776 New Member

    Hello there. You have come to the absolute right place for help. I am very sure that you will get to find my comment very useful for you. First of all, the process of surrogacy includes a third party known as your surrogate. She is meant to carry your child for you for the next 9 months. Your egg will have to be fertilized outside your body like it is done while IVF but instead of putting it back into your baby it is put into the surrogate's body where you have to wait for it to grow for the next 9 months. The procedure is not a difficult one at all, you will leave everything to the doctor. In which case, finding nice doctors is the most important step. Try to find a clinic that will find the surrogate for you, that will save you your time because finding someone to trust your baby with is a very difficult task in today's world. I would suggest you get your treatment done from clinics abroad as they have relatively low prices as compared to the local clinics. Try to find a place where they let you have as many tries as you want, that will surely increase the chance of a successful surrogacy. You should be thankful that your husband supports you with the idea of surrogacy. My husband is a little not so nice towards surrogacy and it is very very hard to make him do it with me. Good luck for everything and I am very sure that you will make a smart decision.
     
  12. lydia321

    lydia321 New Member

    Hello girl. It is nice that you made up your mind finally. I am very sure that this decision will change your life in a good way. Try to gather as much information about the whole procedure as you can. Check out people who have gone through it on Youtube, that will really give you some idea of how it works and try to see some success stories to motivate yourself.
     
  13. Alix

    Alix New Member

    Hey there Tina! Hope you're doing good. Well honestly, deciding to go for surrogacy itself is a huge step. Might as well try to research all the clinics. However, what really matters is the legal structure. In certain countries, the procedure isn't legal to make sure the clinic you decide to opt for isn't one of them. And make sure the clinic you opt for is known for the success rate. A lot of people on these forums talk about a clinic in eastern Europe I think you should research on it. Best of luck! Do keep us updated.
     
  14. FredaIsenberg

    FredaIsenberg New Member

    Heyya. I hope that you're doing good. I'm sorry to hear that you can't have children. So you're going for surrogacy. Well, It's a wonderful treatment. It gives a chance of having children to those who can't. So it is really a wonderful thing. Okay, so you want information about it. Well, my friend had surrogacy. She had it from a clinic in Ukraine. She regularly talked with the doctors and surrogate. They were very cooperative though. One thing you should be careful of is legal documentation. You should have it before doing anything. My friend too had it. Now she's having a baby girl. So best of luck for it. And take care of yourself. Much love.
     
  15. Katherine Grant

    Katherine Grant New Member

    Hi tina. Firstly I would say that I think it is better to go for surrogacy compared to adoption. This is because the child will be yours biologically. This will make you feel closer to the child as well. I had my son through surrogacy so I have a lot of experience with it. I will be happy to guide you. The most important thing with surrogacy firstly is removing all fear. Take a firm decision and stick to it. Another important aspect is the clinic. Choose the clinic wisely and one outside the United States is probably best. This is because it will be a much cheaper procedure there. The clinic needs to be good as well since that will dictate your experience with surrogacy. If it is a good clinic they may even handle all the legal side of the problem for you as well. Thirdly arrange to meet your surrogate immediately. Sit down with her and talk and get to know her. Ask her about health related questions like her diet or eating habits. Whether she smokes or not etc. things like that. Also exchange contact information to make sure you can be in contact always. Throughout the pregnancy also do not be nervous and be sure not to become clingy. Allow the surrogate to have her space. Before you know it your child will be with you and you will be a happy mother :)
     
  16. jeje

    jeje New Member

    hey dear,so sorry to hear about your condition.You must be devastated.This is all so depressing to read all around these forums where one woman is celebrating motherhood and the other unable to.Well, you are i luck.I am myself about to go for surrogacy.As i have been trying for 10 years.Well one of my dear friends had a chance of going through surrogacy twice.From a Ukrainian clinic.There she went by a chance and a reference and she came back as the happiest person ever.There they let you chose your own surrogate,.you have an option of even donating your own eggs for your child or else you can get donor eggs.The surrogacy procedure itself involves the eggs and sperm fertilization outside.Then the surrogates mother womb is implanted with the eggs.You just have to wait until the baby is born.All the legalities are being covered in the clinic.You must not worry about them.You will have a full right to the child.Kindly check their website.You will find numerous packages for yourself.Best of luck.
     
  17. Eli

    Eli New Member

    Surrogacy is like a blessing if you can't carry the pregnancy on your own. There are many clinics which provides surrogacy with positive outcomes. The chosen clinic plays an important role in successive surrogacy. The clinic must be authentic and trustworthy. My sister had a baby through surrogacy from a clinic in Ukraine. They provide us best knowledge about surrogacy and surrogate mother when we reached there. They showed us the database of the surrogate mothers they deal with. We mentioned them our requirements, then they showed us, surrogate mothers, accordingly. Most importantly they took care of surrogates till the baby is born. After delivery, they immediately handover us our baby with all legal formalities done. It was a wonderful experience. My sister and our family are very happy with the results because they are also afraid of surrogacy thing like all others. If you want you can also contact that clinic for initial consultation. Hope it helps you. Good Luck.
     
  18. Fiercequeen

    Fiercequeen Moderator

    Surrogacy is going to be great for you. It will help you realize a dream. That is the most important thing... Now you have to be ready. This will be a hard journey for you my dear. You will go through ups and downs.... Your situation will be hard and at times youll feel like giving up. It will take you a lot of determination. However i am sure that you can make it. Whenever you feel like stoping remember why you started. That has helped me with my IVF. Also don't stress too much about everything... Things will fall onto their place no matter what. Believe it or not, even if you don't stress about it. God bless you dear. I hope things go fine!
     

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