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IVF For 3rd child?

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Targarian · 23/08/2023 15:06

Hi All,
This is my first post please go easy on me.

I have many years of infertility struggles. My second pregnancy was conceived via IVF. After I gave birth I never contacted the treatment hospital again, they became a distant memory... however I knew this day would come.
They phoned me today after 6 years of no contact and asked me, what my plans are with my 17 embryos still in storage.

My eldest is 12 and my youngest is 6. The age gap is due to struggling to conceive. At the time my gynae practically forced me into making a decision about the 2nd child because my endometriosis was very bad and I was biologically "old"

Now... Im 37, Im studying, I work full-time, Im hardly keeping up with household duties... but I simply cannot think its okay to just discard 17 embryos.
I also cant donate it because those are fertilised embryos and it would be like giving my own children away.

I feel like I should try for a third baby JUST ONCE. And let fate decide. Any advise or words of wisdom?

OP posts:
ASGIRC · 23/08/2023 15:31

You can extend the time you want to keep them in storage.
You can donate them to science.

I am currently pregnant from a donated embryo, so that is a very viable option, but I understand it might not sit well with you. However, donated embryos are invaluable for many women trying to conceive.

Other than that, youre the only one who knows if a 3rd child is a good option right now or not.

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