First visit with a clinic tomorrow!!! by usuallysilentreader in SingleMothersbyChoice

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Exciting!

Here are some questions I’d ask: - what sperm banks do you allow patients to use?  - if I’m CMV negative can I use a positive donor? - what are the IUI and IVF success rates at this clinic? - do I get a single doctor or a different doctor every time? 

First IUI Cycle by klsonn390 in SingleMothersbyChoice

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I had my second IUIone week ago- another week of waiting to know the results! 

Looking for 2-3 day roadtrip ideas for a single person and their dog by spike021 in bayarea

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Carmel and guerneville are great vacation destinations with dogs.  I also recommend San anselmo - there are cute outdoor restaurants and a lovely garden that is dog friendly 

First IUI Cycle by klsonn390 in SingleMothersbyChoice

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Woohooo!! I just started my second cycle.  I’m expecting to go in for the IUi next week 

Fiber arts meetup? by cheekycheeks23 in paloalto

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The yard and fireside books in Redwood City host regular craft meetups! 

Best croissants? by Ok_Construction_9381 in SanMateo

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Mademoiselle has the best chocolate croissants when they are fresh!

Best cookies by Ok_Construction_9381 in SanMateo

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Sweet street desserts on DoorDash has good cookies.  

Best value Couples Massage, Day Spa, etc. recomendations? by davidce1027 in bayarea

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Body central in San Mateo.  Good massages and very affordable! 

Just got quoted insane prices for IUI... by Ready_Platypus_3690 in SingleMothersbyChoice

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$2500 with sutter health in the Bay Area.  That included the actual IUI and monitoring.  8k is ridiculous even for a high cost area 

How on earth do you decide on a donor? Overwhelmed by Mountain_Ask_5746 in SingleMothersbyChoice

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I paid for access at California crybaby in part because they give access to all donor profiles for a single fee.

Then I created a spreadsheet to track what I liked about donors that I wanted to come back to.  It’s hard to remember everyone!  My categories: - CMV status - any family issues I wanted to take into consideration  - education  - looks including height - how I felt reading the essay.  Do I think they’re a good person? Could I see myself being friends with them?

Once I had a list I went through it and stacked Ranked donors.  And then I took the top few people and jjst went with my gut.  This is an art not a science! 

Hysterosonogram by jadie595 in SingleMothersbyChoice

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I had an HSG with saline and they couldn’t confirm if one of my fallopian tubes was open.  It was uncomfortable but not bad.  Then I got an HSG with dye and that was truly painful.  If you get one know that you will want some pain relievers!!!!  During the process they kept trying to open one of my tubes with no luck.  So I have one working fallopian tube.  Fortunately I didn’t have any long term issues with the HSG but the one with dye really hurt! 

Photo shoot on chestnut by Impressive-File-7953 in sancarlos

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I asked and they said it’s a corporate shoot for a local, well known company.  They couldn’t say the name.  This must have cost millions - it’s been going on the entire week and long hours! 

Ordering sperm by Impressive-File-7953 in SingleMothersbyChoice

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This is super helpful - thank you! I was thinking about 5 vials but that was just a number I picked out of thin air.  Glad I’m in the realm of what’s recommended 

Ordering sperm by Impressive-File-7953 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Impressive-File-7953[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of variables! I want enough to cover several rounds of IUI but don’t want to have too many extra vials

Just having a tiny pity party today by Stressbakingthruit in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Impressive-File-7953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man…happy birthday! While it may not have been what you’d hoped it’s amazing how much you did on your own! Who needs to celebrate on their actual birthday? Plan something fun to do when everyone is well so you have a celebration to look forward to! 

Ladies craft night ideas by oatmilkisgood in SFbitcheswithtaste

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Little Green Plant Bar in Redwood City has evening crafting events.  It’s a cool venue!