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These aren't just any eggs, these are tree range eggs.

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treedelivery · 16/10/2009 11:44

Hi. I am just at the begining of an egg donation cycle. I am donating to friends of very very good friends who have had several cycles and have reached this point.

I started a thread previously, but have started one with donation in the title, I think lots of people think about donating or recieving donor eggs, and so I thought this might be interesting.

This is the 2nd day of treatment.

I have 2 girls, 5yo and nearly 9 months. I have wound up the breastfeeding onver the last few weeks to allow the treatment to commence. It was hard juggling the needs of the baby against the needs of the couple - I think I hit a good half way house. 8 months exclusive bring is nothing to sniff at from bubba pov [though I think she would go and go an go], and 8 months wait was quite enough for this couple. In my opinion, they have been nothing but accomodating and thoughtfull and lovely and would have waited and waited. It must be so hard for them thuugh.

I kind of hope to relactate - that will be another thread!

So here we go, wish us luck. I'm hoping the power of mumsnet will send many positive vibes our way.

Bring on the questions btw - I'm really happy to answer and explain anything.

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EdgarAllenPop · 18/08/2010 20:05

hurray!!!!!!!!

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treedelivery · 18/08/2010 20:03

Better faint than fant, like I did BlushGrin

Not a red hair in sight, from the pic I have seem on the phone. I'd say she is a mini Daddy.

I feel so pleased for them I could cry. They have their baby. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.

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D0G · 18/08/2010 20:00

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treedelivery · 18/08/2010 19:57

We have news.

Grin

A girl. It must have worked. Every last single injection, scan, implantation, placenta embedding, limb forming tiny last step. It all worked and they have a daughter.

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treedelivery · 22/05/2010 23:29

oh bless you. If nappy turns up I'll keep it with pleasure and repay you with your costs too. I hope you aren't out of pocket I looked about for you but obviously not very well

Thank you very much liahgen66.

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liahgen66 · 22/05/2010 23:24

tree apologies for hijack but did you get the refund, so sorry nappy has gone awol, I did put a thread out looking for you cos couldn't find your paypal to refund. If nappy turns up, keep please.

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treedelivery · 22/05/2010 22:43

I just read this whole thread again, and felt the rush of those weeks back in the autumn.

Thank you all for all your support. Your cheerleading and pom-pom shaking seems to be doing the trick.

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treedelivery · 22/05/2010 21:20

Hello again.

Italiangreyhound - I'm so so sorry. I have a friend, her brother adopted a little girl. He says he is now actually glad their IVF never worked, she was his daughter and he was meant to find her.

I know you must wish things were different for you rght now, but I realy really hope that you find your chld, and that your circle is completed as soon as it was meant.

Let us know how the road goes.

mooki - sure thing!

The egglet continues to prosper

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Italiangreyhound · 20/05/2010 02:23

Hi Treedelivery

Sadly, our treatment failed. We are now looking into adoption.

But I am very grateful for our perfectly, wonderful donor who made the attempt possible.

All best wishes to you, Tree.

mooki · 18/05/2010 00:13

Hi Treedelivery, have been thinking about egg donation for a little while and having read an article in a women's mag today, decided to consult the oracle of mumsnet for info - I found your thread really helpful and inspiring, thank you.

I'm going to give our local clinic a ring tomorrow, but would you mind if I asked you a couple of questions off board please - generally to do with the level or discomfort. Do you have CAT?

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treedelivery · 22/04/2010 12:20

Hi again.

Have been awol for ages, but am back and have found this thread and this update from Italiangreyhound.

How did it go for you?

eggy lady is a whopping 21 weeks or so. Amazing. Her due date is my mum's birthday

Everything crossed for good news for you Italian. x

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Italiangreyhound · 02/04/2010 00:39

Treedelivery I just heard that your embryo grade are excellent, I was investigating egg grades and found out 1 is picture perfect and 2 is very good. So amazing. Are you still around?

All best wishes.

Italiangreyhound · 29/01/2010 20:24

PS treedelivery how is the recipient in your case, doing well I hope.

Italiangreyhound · 29/01/2010 20:22

Hi all and especially treedelivery

My news? We have got our donor!

It was confirmed today.

She is an altruistic donor and although there were other possible options (altruistic/egg sharer) I just got a gut feeling for this lady, and she could start soon which was a real bonus for us after waiting so long.

The lady at the clinic, who helped sort it out, gave us the details and said it was our choice. It was funny because really the two best options were so similar!

Because it was not a known donor you only get really limited details of the donors, you don't see a picture etc in this country.

In some clinics you don?t get a choice at all, they try and advise who is best for you. When they are able to offer choices they do seem to do so but I can only speak for our clinic which is part of a chain of clinics, not sure how others work.

Anyway, praise God, feel fab, it is all sorted and we really are at the start again!

Our donor sounds perfect to me. So kind and great, whatever happens we will have given it our shot.

Trouble is I have spoken to people on a couple of other threads so currently trying to pass on the news in a few different, more relative, ways!

Start treatment next week! [dancing smilie face icon]

All the best to all.

NoahAndTheWhale · 22/01/2010 18:35

I am glad she has horrible nausea

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treedelivery · 22/01/2010 13:44

Pregnant lady has awful pregnancy nausea.

Isn't that great?

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Italiangreyhound · 17/01/2010 21:20

treedelivery

Thanks will keep you updated when something happens.

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treedelivery · 17/01/2010 15:22

GSo you are about to start then? Wow!! When are you looking at?

Yes, I can imagine it must be soul destroying to gothrough all the thought processes and reach a decision then face a massive wait.

This couple were spared that which is ood for them, but highlights the need for donors.

Will certainly keep the thread updated, but I'm sure we would all love to ride the wave with you if it would help

Good luck!!

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Italiangreyhound · 16/01/2010 23:09

treedelivery What a great story, amazing how it all came together.

I think it is really nice that you are a known donor. Very special.

For us it took a long time to really come to terms with needing donor eggs and being ready to go ahead with it. The trouble is once you get to that point you are then still at the start, at the bottom of the list just starting out!

Now we are just about to be matched with an anonymous altruistic donor and it has been wonderful that altruistic donors are willing to come forward and help people like us.

God Bless and well done for doing what you have done. Do keep us posted as to the eventual birth (please),

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treedelivery · 16/01/2010 20:40

orry - I didn't see this!

Well, I wondered about it on and off. I see people through work who have lost babies, or tried for years, and all sorts. So I did wonder years ago if I should just do this and try help someone out.

Then friends of a friend were going throught IVF, and I was having my babies, and I would ask and they wouldn't be pregnant. It finally got to the point where they were at the end of IVF line and were considering donor/adoption.

So I just thought, you know what - have my eggs. I have lots and I don't actually need them all. Take some and see how you get on.

So I got a mutual friend to raise it with them, and I almost expected them to change theri names and never contact me again
They didn't, were amazed, thought about it - and decided to take my eggs as a known donor rather than go to the top of the list and take eggs from the pool.

It has all been really simple and straight forward really! I think they just got really lucky, in that I was about and heard about them and decided to do this. I got just as lucky, it has been an amazing experience.

The joy really is in the giving, and I feel I am giving a nod of thanks to God/fates/chance/nature for my 2 daughters. As I well know, these things are not certain. So far I have been blessed by a relatively easy life. I don't live in a war zone or suffer abuse or loss of power. I wanted to make a contribution from my freedom and health. Spread it around a bit! And, you know, just help them out.

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Italiangreyhound · 13/01/2010 02:15

Thanks treedelivery I've been writing on the assisted conception thread.

In fact just accidently posted this message there!

We are just waiting to get started. Just out of interest, what prompted you to be a donor? No need to answer if it's too personal.

katiecubs · 12/01/2010 21:08

So pleased to hear the 8 week scan went well tree - brilliant news! xx

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treedelivery · 12/01/2010 11:55

Hello Cheeksandcherries.

All the very very very very very vest Italiangreyhound. Let us know how you get on. Join in the thread if it would help you to keep a diary, or start a new one. Maybe you have though, I haven't looked

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Italiangreyhound · 12/01/2010 00:07

Hi treedelivery

We are about to have treatment with donor eggs and I just wanted to say it is a great thing you have done and thanks for sharing it with everyone. [grins] Please do keep us updated. All the best.

cheeksandcherries · 11/01/2010 22:54

Wahey!!!! Tree!!! and Couple!!!
You have done it! You are all stars.... what an amazing thing you have done, Tree, I am truly in awe
xxxxx

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