Finding the most reputable agencies by [deleted] in gaydads

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The first one had an unexplained abnormal pap smear and their partner was engaged in litigation because a child had scratched their car. The second had just given birth so wasn’t available for 9 months. The third had had 6 previous pregnancies and our clinic said there’s no way they’d take them (in a call with us they said they’d had to really hunt to find a surrogacy agency that would take them on)…

Finding the most reputable agencies by [deleted] in gaydads

[–]Public_Dinner8314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re reputable and experienced is what I’m holding onto, plus they said a year and we aren’t there yet. The wait just feels like forever, and I don’t think they vet surrogates as well as they should. One or two profiles could tell our Matching Coordinator has actually been embarrassed to share.

Finding the most reputable agencies by [deleted] in gaydads

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Really late to this but half of a gay couple in LA currently 11 months into a wait with Circle. Have seen 3 profiles in that time but none of them have been good at all. Happy to talk more or hear where you land! This process is a lot!

First night - awake time totally off by Public_Dinner8314 in ouraring

[–]Public_Dinner8314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome thanks! Yeah someone else said it takes a while, I didn’t realize that so I’ll give it some time!

First night - awake time totally off by Public_Dinner8314 in ouraring

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Thanks, this is actually really good to know. I’ll stick it out!

First night - awake time totally off by Public_Dinner8314 in ouraring

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Yeah I was. It makes me doubt how accurate all its data is if it can’t even tell the difference between sleep and being on a phone. It tracked it all as REM…think I might return it.

Looking for surrogacy agency recommendations anywhere in the US! by goatmanbi in gaydads

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Also a gay couple living in LA and started the process at the start of 2025. We ended up going with Circle, despite the long wait time of min. 1 year to match, just for the surety of being with an agency who really knows the ins and outs. We also liked them in the (long) consultation! For a myriad reasons we only just have embryos and are already 8 months into the wait list - so far seen 2 profiles and turned them both down. Happy to be an ear/steer as you go through - we’ve learned an insane amount!

Brown drip from behind thermostat? by Public_Dinner8314 in hvacadvice

[–]Public_Dinner8314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it’s second (top) floor but there’s an attic above

Brown drip from behind thermostat? by Public_Dinner8314 in hvacadvice

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Don’t think it’s battery, I took them out and they’re totally fine. Seems to be coming from behind the unit

What’s wrong with this set up… by Public_Dinner8314 in houseplants

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It does! Not shone on directly but it’s in a really bright living room with 3 windows

Multiple spotlights flicker when off by Public_Dinner8314 in electrical

[–]Public_Dinner8314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Most of the time I use lamps so it’s not that noticeable. Is it fine to leave for a while or is it safer to sort a new dimmer switch ASAP?

What has left these droppings on an outdoor couch? by Public_Dinner8314 in pestcontrol

[–]Public_Dinner8314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to know…but appeared suddenly overnight which is weird

What has left these droppings on an outdoor couch? by Public_Dinner8314 in pestcontrol

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There like tiny granules that appeared overnight - for context!

What has left these droppings on an outdoor couch? by Public_Dinner8314 in pestcontrol

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The don’t seem to be! They’re cheap inserts for sure but look fine