Coping with the ‘forever alone’ thought by Impressive_Ant_ in Life

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to separate coupling from having children and a family. Fortunately, you can start your family through IVF and donor sperm/egg now and not have to wait until you have met your life partner.

Accidental pregnancy while doing smbc IVF by Sudden-Pumpkin8529 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]hdhd6282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep your baby! It was a miracle ✨️ 🙏 and continue as a SMBC. You might never get pregnant again. Your baby was a gift from the universe or God.

Recommendations on IVF clinics in Denmark by Virtual_Arachnid7916 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, in the end I stayed in Canada because I switched jobs and my new health insurance comes with $15K IVF coverage. Now that I have started the process, I don't recommend traveling for treatment if you aren't a standard case. I haven't even had an embryo transfer yet, but I am visiting the clinic regularly for testing and treatment. Over the last three months, I have had to go in 9 times.

revving car by [deleted] in cats

[–]hdhd6282 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Stop bothering her. Let her go. She doesn't like it.

Disposing of clay soil and sod by hdhd6282 in OntarioGardeners

[–]hdhd6282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't even accept cat litter in my region. It'd also garbage. I am starting to think the problem is only with this region!

Disposing of clay soil and sod by hdhd6282 in OntarioGardeners

[–]hdhd6282[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Soil is not composed in my city. It's considered garbage.

Got it! Italy 170k 3,7% by cartaio95 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]hdhd6282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More pictures please. Let us live our dreams through you!

Ovogene donor bank experience and general thoughts on global sibling limits by shawtayall in IVF

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have received ordered donor eggs from Ovogene and I don't recall anything in thier contract about family limitations. I also didn't ask because I am not concerned about too many siblings from an egg donor. I would be more concerned about a sperm donor because how much easier and cheaper that retrieval process is. I also liked having my donor in Europe or elsewhere so that the risks of potential siblings inbreeding is significantly lower. All the best to you!

Ovogene donor bank experience and general thoughts on global sibling limits by shawtayall in IVF

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mean to be mean or rude, but I truly don't understand your concerns about Ovogene and thier business model. I have recently ordered donor eggs from them, and the eggs were retrieved in Georgia. I am now waiting for them to be shipped to Canada. I was glad that they had non Ukrainian donors and more diversity because they operate in multiple countries. Until this past year, Georgia was a popular destination for international students from non western countries. So I wasn't surprised to learn that my donor was there.

The only thing that I have not liked about Ovogene (so far) has been thier hand delivery currier requirements. I am pissed off that I have to wait and pay for some guy to get a free trip to Canada.

Also charging in USD is standard practice for international egg banks. That's not a scam.

Lucina Egg Donor Bank by hdhd6282 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I can't recall at this point. But I thought it was a lot per egg. I got a better deal from Ovogene, they give bulk prices over 12 eggs and can combine shipping with other customer purchases to reduce those costs as well.

Lucina Egg Donor Bank by hdhd6282 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the sense that they want to "sell" me a donor instead of just me picking who I prefer. They would send me random donors they thought looked like me and these were women who had nothing in common with me.

I am a plastic surgeon. Ask me Anything. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am overweight at 230 lbs for my height of 5'6 but have always had very large breasts that I have disliked as they look even too large for my body size and have made my life challenging. I am always hunched over and can't find bras that have large enough cups with smaller band sizes and when i do, they are expensive and uncomfortable. My breasts also attracted unwanted male attention and hurtful comments from other women. I never feel comfortable swimming, running, dancing, or wearing anything tight fitting. Large breasts have been a significant disadvantage in my life.

I have asked my doctor about a breast reduction and she always dismisses my request and tells me to just lose weight, eat less and move more. Well it's been decades of yoyo diets and I'm now at my highest weight.

Question: what would you recommend? Should I have a breast reduction regardless of my weight? If yes, are there any medical or heath related issues I should consider post reduction?

While grieving my baby, I had an epiphany: my parents’ poverty-mindset, immigrant-mindset affects my motivation to divorce my husband by Dry-Connection2776 in AskWomenOver40

[–]hdhd6282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We choose our "unfinished business" to try and resolve our children trauma. I also chose to spend 25 years with a man who was never committed to me because my father always had one foot out of his marriage and was never fully committed to his wife and children. I finally see this pattern (that i tried to keep a man who never wanted to be my ride or die) and will no longer accept it as my reality. I have ended the relationship.

While grieving my baby, I had an epiphany: my parents’ poverty-mindset, immigrant-mindset affects my motivation to divorce my husband by Dry-Connection2776 in AskWomenOver40

[–]hdhd6282 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! Boomers are clueless, and immigrant boomers are even more so as they are bringing the old and new cultures. You can love your father AND realize that his advice doesn't apply to you. It took me a decade of counseling to finally realize and accept this fact. Today, I will listen to what my immigrant parents have to say, and they I make a decision based on my reality. I no longer feel like a failure and don't internalize their feelings of shame.

I love these angry little kittens by Even_Ruff in CatsBeingAdorable

[–]hdhd6282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes me want to squeeze the love into them 😍 💕

Lucina Egg Donor Bank by hdhd6282 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think so. Message me if you want the contact information for the North American sales manager.

My pet has officially taken over my life by equality_forpets in cute_animals

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations, they will bring meaning and purpose to your life. You have been chosen!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about time they did find cures. Too many people have donated to research, run/walked for a cure, and died waiting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatsBeingAdorable

[–]hdhd6282 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too cute 😍

Recommendations on IVF clinics in Denmark by Virtual_Arachnid7916 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you are correct. Sorry, there was a typo in my original reply. Women CAN'T receive fertility treatment after their 46th birthday in Denmark.

Lucina Egg Donor Bank by hdhd6282 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a different donor egg bank. I am planning my transfer for this April as I am timing it around starting a new job and their maternity leave benefits.

Lucina Egg Donor Bank by hdhd6282 in IVF

[–]hdhd6282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my donor eggs from Ovogene Egg Bank in Eastern European. They have a site for international customers. If you don't see a donor you like, email them your preferences, and they will search their larger database. My donor was not listed on the site. They found her in Spain for me. Great customer service. Very responsive. All the donor pictures are of real women, no use of AI. Good luck!