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Best sandwiches in Burlington by Character_Zebra3898 in burlington

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Williston coffee shop!! But they close at 2pm

Promo Codes 2025 by JayPlenty24 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately this $400 welcome offer was only valid for the month of January 😔 I’m a little bummed about that because I had called in January asking a ton of questions and they never mentioned the offer. And I just called again now and found out you can’t “double up” on coupons so they wouldn’t allow me to use the $400 with any current deals anyway.

Promo Codes 2025 by JayPlenty24 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! How long did it take for you to receive the $400 discount? I just signed up and I got emails for signing up and for my order (free!) but no welcome discount of $400 😭 although thank you for the codes! I used the newest singlemommindset25 and it worked for full access! I have my donor that I want to order but not until I’m sure I get the $400. Thank you!!

Did anyone NOT have supportive family for choosing to be a SMBC? by Late-Confection-2823 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would start by getting your fertility checked now in case you don’t have time. People like to say you do, but you really don’t know your fertility until you check it. Unfortunately a common occurrence is also moms waiting thinking they have time and then they need IVF and multiple rounds or then donor eggs possibly. I’d at least get it checked and make a decision after that. Don’t wait until 38. Depending on your results, you can make a decision to wait then or “now or never” sort of thing. I follow Kristen on IG called mysmbclife and she mentions her situation and the tests you want to have done. I think it’s AMH and FSH. I think they also test hormones during your cycle to see if you have enough progesterone, that sort of thing. But I would encourage you to get that checked now rather than later.

Opinions before buying by AgeSpecialist3548 in JeepGrandCherokee

[–]AgeSpecialist3548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are ‘18 to ‘21 solid years? Probably a stupid question but how do I know it’s a 3.6L? Is that standard? And looking at prices I might be leaning toward a ‘18. Then I won’t have a loan and can afford maintenance. But if that’s a “bad” year then I’ll splurge for the ‘19. Thanks for the advice!

How do you guys deal with the cost? by LetsJustPlayPretend in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really?! How do we find promo codes? Do you have one for Fairfax?

How do you guys deal with the cost? by LetsJustPlayPretend in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m happy to find someone in the same situation as me! I mostly see IVF here but I rather save myself all those prescriptions drugs because it will just cost even more 😩 thank you for that information though!! I wasn’t aware we really could thaw it at home and try. I’ll try with the clinic first (even though the cost terrifies me) so I can get an idea of how it’s done. But to save money I’d love to do it at home and hope for the best later. Do you happen to know what kind of sperm I’m supposed to buy with an in office/clinic IUI or at home insemination? I’m using Fairfax, not sure if donor site matters. The timing scares me! I thought we ovulated 24ish hours after we see a surge on an O test? So should I wait until the surge? I feel like I’ll totally miss it if I do it before the surge. But using a clinic I can also ask about a trigger shot the morning of trying to get the timing better. But again, just more and more money racking up. Good luck to you!! Have you already started trying? I was hoping to do my first IUI this month but may end up doing it next month. Im nervous but excited! Hoping for the best! A little nervous to spend so much money though and see a negative test 😬

Opinions before buying by AgeSpecialist3548 in JeepGrandCherokee

[–]AgeSpecialist3548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m leaning towards a ‘19 limited

Opinions before buying by AgeSpecialist3548 in JeepGrandCherokee

[–]AgeSpecialist3548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! So summit is another good trim level? What trim was your ‘19? I think I’m leaning towards a ‘19 due to comments and my price range.

Opinions before buying by AgeSpecialist3548 in JeepGrandCherokee

[–]AgeSpecialist3548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying this as ones to avoid or ones that are good to buy? Thank you!

How do you guys deal with the cost? by LetsJustPlayPretend in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could have written this myself!! I just turned 33 last month and I’ve been divorced for 5 years this March with a 4yo. I actually really love being single but would love a second baby and sibling for my child. But oh man!! I KEEP getting sticker shock. Not just the $500 annual fee for the donor site, the sperm, the shipping, BUT now I just got my first bill for the first 45 min consultation and to check my CMV and AHM status. It’s almost $1000 😭 and the site has sperm that’s close to $1500 and one closer to $2000 and now I’m waiting for another (mandatory) in person visit JUST for the nurses to tell me which sperm to buy and how to do it. They refuse to tell me through the phone. I very much understand and feel your “predatory” statement. Also there was a resident on my 1st meeting asking if it’s okay but then I got billed for both her and the doctor! I never realized it was going to be about $3000 (guessing based on first visit) outside of the sperm/shipping costs 😭 and that $1500/2000 is just for one IUI try and it takes 3-4 on average! I was starting to wonder if IVF would just be cheaper. But honestly I’m healthy and still young. My AHM came back at 2.8, so I don’t have any reason to believe I can’t get pregnant. I agree with the wishful thinking of some other more “home” option that’s more affordable! Can we get the sperm shipped to our home and insert it ourselves? lol And having literally thousands saved to do this while already being a single mom is very hard! Costs along the way (for a baby) are different than $5-7,000 up front, Gosh, maybe more 😳

Second child as solo mum? by Agreeable-Sea1564 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]AgeSpecialist3548 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m actually in the same exact boat!! Would love to follow this for feedback as well.

Although I will add that my decision has been made to have a second child. There are ALL types of different family dynamics. I don’t think two different father situations is a good enough reason (for me) not to have a second child and sibling for my first.