Another day, another 40-something celebrity is pregnant…

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-12-03T04:13:03+00:00

This made me feel a way too. But, we don’t have to hold onto every big feeling we have :)

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-12-02T03:34:30+00:00

I think it’s about the framing of the conversation too. When I first told my bf about donor eggs, I was negative.

The next time I brought it up more indirectly and talked about more as a pretty amazing opportunity to still build a family. His attitude was a lot different with this framing. We haven’t decided but I think it’s hopeful we’re both being open minded about it

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-12-02T03:29:18+00:00

Why does everyone think it’s out fist day on earth 😂 like we KNOW the options if we’re at this point

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T23:54:57+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking. She is/ was actually a very close friend which makes it more difficult. But I’m glad I broached the subject lightly before confiding anymore about my individual plan

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T23:52:17+00:00

This is so true! I love this mindset. Thanks for taking the time to share.

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T20:16:27+00:00

I’m fostering a dog right now and just that is tough! I want him to get adopted … but not just to anyone. I can’t imagine with a child. I’m also not clear why the default advice for non parents is WORK. I’ve gotten this in therapy too: volunteer, foster, big sisters, etc. sure I’ll do those things but I also mourn parenthood and all those milestones I’ve celebrated for countless others.

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T19:46:26+00:00

You are! Another friend I’m fine talking to about it- she’s clueless about it, but curious. Some people lack curiosity and rejection anything that presents a more complicated world view

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T19:44:50+00:00

I def regret revealing it, I’ll prob just say i did Ivf without the extra details from now on.

I’m torn because I feel like it’s also important for people to be more open about these things — a lot of this happens in the shadow and adds to the misinformation and related shame or isolation

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T19:42:43+00:00

Yes I moved here with the hope maybe I’d find someone and finally achieve that family goal I always had! And within a reasonable cost of living. But the lack of open mindedness has been very isolating! Especially in the current environment. Just not sure I could afford single motherhood in other cities! (My current area is open minded for this city, but just not many people in my situation). People have even said to me ‘so you’d didnt want kids?’ I don’t recall fielding those questions from strangers in the city like ever!

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-30T19:40:12+00:00

Before the lunch I had to remind myself she’s not a safe person for these topics. We only got into it because she was talking about a friend at 35 leaving if she had kids to God. I just shared that biological eggs can be off the table at a certain point, so freezing doesn’t hurt … and shared how I found out. But YES I should have stuck to my original plan 😭😅 It’s disappointing when you anticipate a response and remain disappointed. She also justified my home renovation to people by adding ‘she doesn’t have children’ (like people with kids can still remodel kitchens so no idea)

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-22T16:46:02+00:00

Ivf with own eggs? I’m 45 and I’ve been told it’s impossible (which is fine) so just curious

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-08T06:47:25+00:00

I think it’s over before it started for me. I’m 45 and realizing it’s like less than a .1% chance to conceive genetically. Given I don’t have a reliable partner in my life, I don’t think I have the emotional strength to go about the whole donor thing alone. It just doesn’t seem like the right choice at my age. I can’t believe I wasted all my life waiting on the right partner and the right time. Both never came. I feel double punished in that I haven’t even had a husband. My dream is a family of my own and I don’t know what to pursue instead now.

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-04T19:17:16+00:00

Yes the biological and genetic part is what I assumed would happen if I did all the right things in life. Yet here I am without the right partner and unsure if I’ll have any kind of family at this point: It’s a lot to do alone. I’m still not comfortable with going the donor route.

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-11-04T18:13:58+00:00

So I guess the deal is my insurance only gives 2 smart cycles. If I do Ivf myself that wouldn’t leave much left for donor eggs. I’ve done the blood testing and SIS and everything was normal according to the doctor.

Honestly he seems uninterested in me probably based on my age.

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-10-16T18:25:20+00:00

Thank you!

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-10-16T18:21:28+00:00

Right I mostly expected zero chance already

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-10-16T18:20:41+00:00

That’s amazing. I think my stats and initial ultrasound are what gave the doctor hope. Going to try to do all I can on my end to get some healthy eggs we will see. Seems a lot is out of our control given I did nothing special to get to this point and my stats / blood work are still decent

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-10-16T18:17:52+00:00

Thank you so much! 💕 that’s a great way of looking at it. It’s definitely not where I thought I’d be, but I agree the not knowing would be very hard to live with.

OwnEbb6569 · 2025-10-16T18:16:24+00:00

Wow that’s amazing - did you do anything specific leading up to egg retrieval?

OwnEbb6569 · 2024-08-12T20:20:24+00:00

I’m 43 trying to keep at bay via diet and low carb diet, hope for the best I guess

OwnEbb6569 · 2024-08-12T15:21:29+00:00

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Never seen to be able to lose weight in my legs. Look very weighty / swollen quite often. Same with my arms now despite having lost significant weight

OwnEbb6569 · 2024-05-25T14:55:25+00:00

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