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242 replies

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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moosemama · 13/12/2009 21:08

Fantastic news Tree!!

Am so pleased for them and for you.

What a truly wonderful, beautiful thing you have done - you never cease to amaze me.

TheTwelveDAISYofChristmas · 13/12/2009 21:08

Fabulous news tree; as others have said, what a fantastic Christmas present you've given them.

Crossing it all for them in these fraught early weeks

thegrammerpolicesic · 13/12/2009 21:10

Tree you are an angel for doing what you've done and changing their lives.

tackyChristmastreedelivery · 13/12/2009 21:23

Oh shucks

Just tried to help out a bit. I made a bit of a sacrifice of time, and DNA. Seems small if it gets them a baby. Maybe 2!!

We all have to try and spread good stuff about a bit. After the crappola year my little family have had [although we did get a new dd and I am the last one to look that gifthorse in the mouth] I figured I needed my chakra adjusting, my karma cleansing, and so on. Some good work and some good vibes. Can't hurt.

I knew it would work. I'm not even feeling all that cautious about the early pregnancy risks and worries. Unlike with my own. I just feel this is so going to work.

Scotia · 13/12/2009 22:44

What lovely news Tree - quite cheered me up tonight, even though it's made me a bit emotional too about the circle of life

Congratulations to your friends x

Octohohohoho · 13/12/2009 22:56

Great news Tree

katiecubs · 14/12/2009 09:58

WOW fab news!!!! Well dones tree's eggs xxxx

tinkerbellstinkerbells · 14/12/2009 10:42

great news

madcows · 14/12/2009 13:08

Fantastic! Congratulations to them... and well done to you!
madcows

missjackson · 14/12/2009 15:31

Wonderful, fantastic news.. so glad all your amazing effort has paid off.

ilovescones · 14/12/2009 17:27

Yipee Yippee Yippee - best best news - well done all of you for getting to this step. It's just fantastic Tree! Have been keeping an eye on progress - name changed - last posted as SAMR71.... xx

busierbee · 14/12/2009 23:42

To my dearest friend Treetops
Darling girl - I am thrilled for you; cannot imagine the joy they must be feeling. That or those wee eggletts are blessed and let's hope they are embedding firmly and securely as we speak.
Wooooo and wowwwww and hurray.
The world is a good place after all.
hugs
Bee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

tackyChristmastreedelivery · 15/12/2009 09:43

Thank you everyone.

I am less giddy now, I just feel....good.

It's a good good thing.

MmeLindt · 15/12/2009 09:47

How lovely, I am so pleased to see this update. Congratulations to your friends, and well done to you for doing this.

booksgalore · 15/12/2009 13:00

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flibbertywidget · 15/12/2009 13:27

Tree -- just wanted to say I love you

I have been an egg recipient twice, anonymously. I had ovarian cancer at 28 and needed egg donation to have my dream family.

fast forward 8 yrs and I fell pg after my first donor IVF, 18months later we went for our second attempt with the same donor. I now have a 2.5yr old little girl and a 3month old little boy.

I love them and adore them to pieces, they have made my life complete and happier than I ever thought possible.

So I just wanted to say thanks for doing this, it is the greatest gift, ever.

xxxx Happy Christmas XXX

tackyChristmastreedelivery · 15/12/2009 20:38

Oh wow flibbertywidget. Many many congratulations on your babies.

Having ovarian cancer at 28 [or any age] must have been completely terrifying. Magic magic marvellous stuff that you are having Christmas with a family of your own.

Thank you for teling me that. It's good to hear there are families out there doing their thing. Like this one will be!!

WOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOO!!

MilkNoBrandyForSanta · 18/12/2009 16:47

Good lord flibbertywidget ive just burst into tears reading your post!

So lovely to see what becomes of egg donation (iygwim!)

Merry Christmas all

tackyChristmastreedelivery · 28/12/2009 12:54

SCAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shows one heartbeat fluttering away.

The second sac needs rescanning, it was very early for the scans so they are looking again to make sure nothing has been missed!

One baby growing away. Keep going baby!!

I feel like I am watching a film or something. I also feel like I want to see the couple so so much. Just sit and look at them.

linspins · 28/12/2009 13:53

Tree - brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Brings tears of wonder to my eyes. What an amazing gift. Absolutely right - keep going baby!!!!!xxxxxxxx

tackyChristmastreedelivery · 28/12/2009 14:01

I know. It's truly amazing.

If I had the consultant and embryologist I'd snog them! The gas man I'd snog whatever as he was a cutie.

It's just brilliant.

moosemama · 28/12/2009 14:48

Fantastic Tree! Sending lots of sticky vibes!

swampster · 28/12/2009 16:55

[festive little embryo emoticon]

Northernlebkuchen · 28/12/2009 17:32

Oh marvellous news

stripeywoollensantahat · 28/12/2009 18:57

hurrah!