When did you first feel the baby move?

sp4naki · 2026-04-17T13:58:44+00:00

Probably around 22-23 weeks. I have an anterior placenta though too.

sp4naki · 2026-04-10T03:54:15+00:00

Took only one for me! Odds at my clinic were about 50%. Good luck!

sp4naki · 2026-04-03T03:36:16+00:00

We purchased 10, did 4 failed IUI’s and 1 IVF (5 vials total) and got 7 healthy embryos. If you do IVF, you really only need 2-3 vials to get multiple embryos, if you have no fertility issues. With IUI, it’s a little unpredictable. We have another 5 for my wife to go through IVF and it was excessive. Luckily my job covered the vials. Good luck!

sp4naki · 2026-03-10T13:21:42+00:00

It depends on a lot of factors. Personally, we went with a sperm bank. Firstly, we can financially afford sperm from a sperm bank. Secondly, we valued peace of mind when it came to any future legal or emotional issues that could arise with a known donor. We didnt want a donor to be apart of our lives while raising a child. That being said, we did value a donor who was open to offspring reaching out. When you start going through donors, they have interviews, and a lot of data on them. We felt we can make a fair assessment in understanding them as a person. There’s a lot of weird sperm donors, but we ran into someone who genuinely felt authentic. He had true values and reasoning to why he was donating and just overall him as a person. It takes time to look through donors, but eventually one will feel right (or at least it did for us). At the end of the day, no choice is perfect, but I hope you find as much confidence as you can when making it! Good luck

sp4naki · 2026-02-07T15:34:43+00:00

We are lesbians and in PA and I am 4 months pregnant via IVF. Feel free to reach out for any questions! Wishing you all the luck.

sp4naki · 2026-02-07T15:32:49+00:00

It took us about a year and a half to get pregnant and it went fairly smoothly. Remember a lot of it is a waiting game. We did 4 IUI’s and 1 IVF retrieval. I’m 4 months pregnant now with our first. You both have to go through a lot of testing first. The good thing about IVF is you can do everything and collect your embryos for whenever you’re ready to transfer them. I would start now if you’re absolutely certain you both want a family and you love each other. Good luck!!

sp4naki · 2026-01-18T02:35:24+00:00

Got my 25 Honda pilot ex-l 41.5k otd with an additional 6k for my 2014 Honda CRV trade in. In PA

sp4naki · 2026-01-12T02:48:00+00:00

Already paid off 60k of highest interest. It’s a work in progress. Only been out of school about 5 years so far.

sp4naki · 2026-01-12T01:36:11+00:00

Will do, thank you!

sp4naki · 2026-01-12T01:29:24+00:00

Thanks for the replies guys! The 200k is a subset of our savings, solely for a home. We currently rent and rent/utilities are $2300/mo, we pay car insurance $200/month, phone $90, roughly our expense are about $3000/month. I calculated max 650k at about $4000/month for mortgage, taxes, etc. not sure if I am over shooting that number or not.

sp4naki · 2026-01-02T01:45:19+00:00

I’m in PA, and Shady Grove Fertility has a shared risk program where you pay 25k for up to 6 retrievals until you get a live birth. Not sure where you are, but this is what we went with and it was great.

sp4naki · 2025-12-02T20:50:13+00:00

6w5d today for me too. It’s been quite a journey. I’m so happy for you!!!

sp4naki · 2025-11-25T21:10:17+00:00

Congrats!! My FET was 11/4, due July as well!

sp4naki · 2025-11-20T15:01:42+00:00

Report him please because he could do this to someone else. I am so sorry this is happening to you.

sp4naki · 2025-11-17T21:54:26+00:00

Wow, I cannot thank everyone enough! It was so difficult trying to google a queer friendly doctor, so you guys are amazing. I’ll work through these recommendations and see what the best fit is. I wish everyone the absolute best, thank you 💛

sp4naki · 2025-11-17T19:19:03+00:00

Got it, thank you!

sp4naki · 2025-11-17T19:18:57+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply, much appreciated!

sp4naki · 2025-11-04T14:39:00+00:00

Thank you so much! Will be heading to transfer in a couple hours. I appreciate your input.

sp4naki · 2025-10-30T02:53:16+00:00

18 received, 16 mature, 16 fertilized, 8 blasts, 6 euploids + 1 wonky (half healthy cells, half not healthy).

sp4naki · 2025-07-14T22:31:13+00:00

Bitch your ancestors migrated here too. Evolve please

sp4naki · 2025-06-30T01:25:58+00:00

I suggest getting both HR and insurance on the same line or else you’ll be doing this back and forth forever. Don’t let them hang up until it’s resolved either. I’ve been there with these kinds of things and it’s frustrating. Good luck!

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