Community Posts, Tips & Support on Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

Hi, I’m a Christian and grew up Catholic basically. Both my parents are immigrants and grew up in boys only or girls only Catholic schools. Now I am not a die hard Catholic but I grew up with Catholic teachings. I want to christen my baby that is 3 months by a priest that my parents used to bless their house as I li...

Hi all had my egg collection yesterday and got two eggs and both were mature, looking for success stories please as feeling hopeful but a bit defeated at such low numbers

I’m struggling with how to manage this but would like us to function like a normal family. Anyone else?

Hey when did you return to cardio and weights after an egg retrieval ? I’m feeling pretty gelatinous and am going on vacation at the end of the month …. I’m on letrozole to help get my estrogen down but wondering when it’s safe to return to jogs and cycles without fear of twisting an ovary.

Hello! Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for transfer? It’s my first one so not sure what to expect. Anything I should be doing in the lead up? Thanks :)

I’m about to start treatment in next months and wondered is it common to have egg collection and embryo transfer in the same cycle. Or do you normally have a break? What would be the scenarios to mean there’s a break in between? Thank you ❤️

Hi ladies, I am just wondering other girls that had their transfer done on June 14th or similar dates, I am feeling very anxious about the beta wait. What tips do you have ? Have you tested yet ? When do you have your blood test. Do you feel pregnant? Or just what symptoms do you have ? I just want to connect with s...

I’m a single mom wanting to move out of state with my family, however, my son’s dad is what holds me back. I worry about how angry he’ll be when I tell him. I know that eventually we’ll get the hang of it all and have a regular visitation schedule but it’s still so so difficult. Has anyone else moved states and can ...

The Fact My Child Father Can’t Even Send Me Money For Pampers For Our Child Knowing I Don’t Have It At The Moment Is Just Sad 😔

Anyone else’s little one refuse to settle for dad? She won’t even take a bottle off him. It’s really getting me down as I feel like I can’t do anything at all

I have my first egg collection on Friday - very excited but also nervous. Any advice/tips of what to do pre and post egg collection? Anything specific I should take along with me?

One and done Moms. What are your thoughts on having just one child? Do you have any regret? Does it seem like your child is just as happy as someone who has a sibling?

Our friends know and we have a good support network but neither myself nor my partner have shared with our parents that we’re due to start our IVF journey in July. For me, it’s about managing their anticipation and their emotional investment if it doesn’t work out. Although very close, I don’t often share emotions w...

Does anyone know how the process goes for getting sole custody of their own child of the dad has been an absentee parent? My husband wants to adopt my daughter as his and I’m pretty sure I have to obtain sole custody first. Right now there is no custody arrangement and never has been. I’ve been the primary caregiver...

Anyone transferred on Thursday 13th? How are you feeling? Have you tested yet?

Hey all, has anyone read any good parenting books?

I'm going to do FET again july/August. I've had 1 fresh and 1 FET so far so this will be my 2nd FET. I just want to do everything as best as I can... Anything I should start taking? Eating? Drinking? Any other advice? I dont drink alcohol or caffine anyway This is possibly my last transfer (NHS) As I'm not s...

Has anyone who is 37 weeks started harvesting their colostrum yet? ♥️

Hey ! I know a lot of us are struggling with being the default parent just wanna see / hear others positives about it try help our views shift a little ? Like I definitely struggle with it especially resenting my partner for it. I think one positive is my son finds wayy more comfort and safety in me which makes o...

For those who have used donor sperm as a same-sex female couple, or as solo women, can I ask how you are navigating Father’s Day, if your children are old enough to have an awareness? Are there any particular questions you have encountered from your children, or resources / explanation concepts you’ve found helpful?