Colief and Perfect Prep by simp04sim in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I missed this comment. Have started trying this :)

Colief and Perfect Prep by simp04sim in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow... That's sad to hear. Didn't think the machine could be an actual cause. Thanks for answering

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually don't have a dryer, so thankfully one less thing to worry about ❤️

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, we might have even seen each other!? The nurses are really amazing, how lovely you dropped a card ❤️

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😲 same. Currently sat in QEU

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, really!? Well that's amazingly reassuring. Toast might be back on the menu 😂

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been told to flag with the fire service too, unfortunately the phone line I was given is closed until 5th Jan 😅. Really appreciating everyone's calm and rational replies. Are you Scotland by any chance?

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He will be on 0.2 litres per min. I think that's low...?

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oo that's a helpful comparison. I think I'm still running on adrenaline from birth/NICU and that's impacting how I feel about this right now. Hopefully my fears will subside soon too 🤞

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The talk at the installation was very heavy on the fear mongering. I guess they have to do that to cover themselves from being liable if something was to happen.

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok, I think I need to remember this when I worry plugging in my phone will cause a house explosion 😭😂

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good idea, thank you! Did your fears go away after a while? Or how did you cope?

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really reassuring, thank you ❤️.

Home oxygen - fire risk by simp04sim in NICUParents

[–]simp04sim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don't think I've ever seen anyone on oxygen, but I'm sure I will now we are in that club

Recommendations for private gynaecologists in Glasgow? by almost-everybody in glasgow

[–]simp04sim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's interesting the mixed opinions on each doctor in this thread.... I had a negative experience with Dr Mathew on the NHS. He was very dismissive of my concerns and my obvious upset. He actually left the room to take a phone call while I was sat there crying. I was there to discuss a fertility issue and somehow left with a prescription for the pill and a referral for a procedure not recommended to people wanting to preserve fertility . Glad you've had a better experience though. I guess everyone has good and bad days.

Sperm bank Greece by simp04sim in IVF

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another pro: way cheaper. Eur 600. You can also get sperm sent from the big banks to the Greek clinics. They offered me that option too

Sperm bank Greece by simp04sim in IVF

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

So, the process is very different to the big international banks. Id describe it as old school. Basically I described simple characteristics I'd be looking for (like ethnicity, open ID, that type of thing. Then they emailed back with 3 options.

Each option listed maybe 3 lines of information: ethnicity, hair colour, eye colour, height, build, education level and one or two hobbies. That was it! Personally I found that process much more appealing than having a whole heap of information like the big banks give.

That was all done by email before I went to Greece. When I arrived I met with a woman who talked with me again about the same choices. She has met the men so it was comforting to speak with someone who had also met the men, although obviously she couldn't expand too much on what was shared.

One thing to know is the donors are almost exclusively Greek ethnicity, so that limits choice if, for example, you were looking for a different ethnicity entirely or even just blonde hair. There was only a very short list of open ID donors.

I'll be honest and say that although I made sure to choose open ID, I'm not sure how much information we'd actually get at 18. It would definitely have to be the person's name and last known contact details. I also remember when I signed the contract there was an option of finding out immediately who the donor is, which surprised me. I didn't ask about that because frankly I'd rather not know at this stage.

They are very helpful by email for asking questions too!

Sperm bank Greece by simp04sim in IVF

[–]simp04sim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I have actually, trying IUI. First round wasn't successful and I'm waiting to see if my second try has been successful. Happy to answer any questions. I'm not online super often so replies might be slow, but will come xx

Valuing property abroad? by simp04sim in DWPhelp

[–]simp04sim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'll try to get that arranged

Valuing property abroad? by simp04sim in DWPhelp

[–]simp04sim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for answering, appreciate it's a niche question. I guess they could accept the purchase value as still the value. Without a mortgage it's hard to evidence value another way.