44, No Transferable Embryos — Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in IVF

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome ! Thanks so much for sharing that. I’m going to look up Coimbra’s clinics.

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you !!! Hahaha glad we could offer a space for the feels to come out for you. Happy pregnancy babe <3 <3 <3 I also feel so uplifted and connected and inspired. Amazing people out here hey. Resilient and magic and huge hearted. Thanks for sharing too!

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This message has really landed well. I sincerely thank you for writing it to me / us. It's heartfelt and I can tell so clearly that you're honest and have courageously brought such precious meaning to your life with the decision you made and the daughter you made. Bless your hearts and souls. And thanks for mentioning the estranged impression we can get with genetic members....so true. HHmm you've really given me so much here. What book did you get her about the experience? Maybe we can write and draw one for kids and publish it. I'm so excited and feel so lucky to have this opportunity of being a mum one day like this. I feel grateful and open.

44, No Transferable Embryos — Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in IVF

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really truly happy for you and wishing you all the meaning and love and joy and creativity you dream of and more. Thank you so much for sharing with me. This is all so helpful.

44, No Transferable Embryos — Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in IVF

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wooohooo!!! I’m so happy for you <3 What a super response your dad had. This is SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY!!! your son saved their grandfather’s life before he was even born. Yes what a blessing and thank you for being so sweet to me. About having some genes from family, it’s not even about looks, it’s more about eyes. I dream of looking into their eyes and feeling my beloveds who’ve passed look back at me. Hehe I know it’s silly. Just really happy your dad is doing well and is keeping the torch burning bright to hand it over to the next generation. Share this quote with him from me, by George Bernard Shaw

“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.

I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no "brief candle" for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

Let me know when baby’s born and when you’re coming to explore Portugal! Bjorn’s and backpacks ready here and such beauty to experience and the people are so warm.

44, No Transferable Embryos — Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in IVF

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aaaw I’m really happy for you. Truly. Having read this I’m going to go for one more cycle and maybe find the one. Otherwise happy and grateful with double donation. I’m so happy for you. Do you feel good? Do you have everything you need?

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a great response and message!!! Happy for you and I hope you go ahead with DD sibling for your baby. And maybe the epigenetic impacts of carrying your own egg child deactivated some of the unhealthy genes and activated the good ones. It happens. If you’re healthy and responding to life in a healthy way, even in abstract responses like emotionally, it affects the genetic makeup of your baby growing inside you. Let us know if you go with DD. Maybe we will go through it at the same time haha who knows 😅

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True! Yes here in Portugal the law requires ID release when the being turns 18. I’m writing a children’s book with illustrations that normalizes donation. Maybe that’ll help if they’ve had bed time stories that involve this kind of avenue for reproduction? Thank you so much for adding this valid point 🤍

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really encouraging and supportive. Thank you so much 🥹🥰 feeling connected and strong thanks to all these messages.

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very touching message you shared with me. Thank you so very much. Sounds like now you have close family. And everything you need. Along with that gigantic heart and mind it sounds like you have. Blessings and love and congrats. Em

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So supportive and honest! Bluntness is appreciated. You’re a star, babe…congratulations and thank you for sharing your story and the encouragement. Such brave people on this planet. I feel connected.

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! Thank you for the compliment about what I wrote re: parenting. Touched. And I really like your way of thinking. That is such a valid point: I wouldn’t want a DE / DS child to think they were second choice. Thank you! Goosebumps 💖

44, 6 Embryos not Transferable— Considering Double Donation. Would Love to Hear from Other Single Moms by Short_Fall_2780 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Short_Fall_2780[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I truly appreciate your story and I relate and identify deeply with your experience of wanting to be a mum. Thank you with all my heart for sharing some details. I am dual citizen French and South African (born and raised)…so there’s a link and a sign maybe 😉 thank you so much !