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We're pregant

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soapybubble · 27/06/2008 12:13

After three positive pregnancy tests my dw and I are delighted that we are pregnant following donor insemination from an unknown donor.
Just had to share!

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hester · 04/08/2011 07:57

Goalie - when we were ttc a few people said to me and my dp how wonderful it would be if we both got pg together. We were very clear that NOTHING could be worse!

SheCutOffTheirTails · 04/08/2011 08:21

Ah OK, sorry for cinfusion. Pregnant together sounds romantic, but practically it would be a nightmare, I can see that.

Well congratulations again, it's an exciting time :)

Grumpla · 04/08/2011 10:22

Congratulations Smile

Pregnant together though... That is a TERRIFYING concept!!! Surely nobody would do that?!? Must make sure my sis and her DW are not planning anything so mental...

rhetorician · 04/08/2011 10:50

like dottydot and hester we have been here from (almost) the beginning - lurking, anyway. DP started on ante-natal threads once we were sure there was a heartbeat (had mc with first pregnancy), but have been here ever since, DD2 now due early December.

Congratulations!

wrighty2010 · 07/08/2011 21:14

Hi, what lovely news, congratulations!! It is good to hear something nice for a change, keep us updated on your progress. Good luck xx

lizziebennet · 08/08/2011 14:35

I know a couple who were pregnant at the same time - they gave birth around a fortnight apart - I think they were just really desperate for it to work and didn't really expect it to take for both of them in the same cycle.

rhetorician · 08/08/2011 20:47

I also heard of a couple who were both pregnant at the same time; one was a twin pregnancy and I think they gave birth 5 months apart! nightmare! but if there's one partner who is worrying about age issues, and another who doesn't want to waste time then it's a risk worth considering (this is what happened for DP and me, but as it happened it didn't work out for me, but it did for her. Twice now :)) so I can see why people might do it even if it's not ideal

itsmekatielou · 14/08/2011 01:15

so happy for you!!!! can't wait til its our turn! May i ask how many attempts did it take and did you do it at home or go to a clinic?

Goalie · 14/08/2011 20:58

It was home AI - first time with this donor, but we'd tried another donor three times previously. Rather lucky really. Best of luck to you.

wrighty2010 · 18/08/2011 17:43

Congratulations to you both, its nice to hear good news! xx

staceyo9 · 27/08/2011 20:47

Congratulations.

Any chance you can give us an idea of how much the whole process costs and how long it takes?

Thank you!

queenofthefairies · 01/09/2011 18:31

CONGRATULATIONS! Smile

queenofthefairies · 01/09/2011 18:32

GOALIE Can i ask how you found your donor?

Goalie · 01/09/2011 20:41

Queenofthefaries, we used several donor sites and after many attempts (!) found a suitable donor on pride angel. Our 2 year old DS was conceived via fertility first, but that option was no longer open to us.

Stacey09 - we didn't use a clinic, so can't really help on costings for that. You're not allowed to pay for sperm privately, you can only cover the donors expenses. What we found was some guys were perfectly happy to donate for free, some wanted circa £50 per donation. As for how long it took, about 4 months to find someone suitable for us and becoming pregnant takes as long as it takes!

queenofthefairies · 01/09/2011 21:14

Goalie- Will give Prideangel a look. Thanks :-)

SamPioneer · 21/09/2011 12:59

Hi All!

Any one know of any pregnant Gay parents due in the next 2 months?

Sam xxx

EightiesChick · 21/09/2011 13:09

Congrats! I don't know either of you but it's a nice change to see some good news today Smile When are you going to tell family and friends? Do you think you will find out the sex or wait till the birth?

hermioneweasley · 21/09/2011 13:12

Goalie, I broke the news to my boss in the following way. He was a youngish guy and fancied himself all cool and new man-ish.

Me " i've got some good news"
Boss "what?"
Me "I'm going to be a mum"
(boss is wearing a very transparent 'how the fuck did that happen' look, but says "congratulations"
Me"I've got some better news"
Boss "yes?"
Me"it's not me having the baby, you don't have to give me maternity leave"
Boss (air punching) "yes!"
Me "good to know how you really feel"

When DD was gestating, I had moved companies And have a decidedly UN-PC boss, really blokey. I had thought about telling him I was entitled to a year's mat leave and shouldn't he be lookig for some cover, but didn't go through with it. I told him later I'd been considering this, and he said, "it would have been very simple, I would have told you to fuck off". I actually really like him!

If you are in a civil partnership, you are entitled to the same paternity leave as a father.

Enjoy and good luck!

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soapybubble · 16/02/2012 21:10

A final update on this post.
My DW (goalie) and I were delighted to meet our DS2 when he arrived in a hurry last Thursday night. We all think he is truly scruptious.
Our rainbow family is now complete

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queenofthefairies · 18/02/2012 20:48

Huge congratulations to you both (Soapybubble & Goalie) in your new addition! Smile

queenofthefairies · 18/02/2012 21:12

"on" your new addition Blush

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