tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post77280199014137217..comments2023-05-23T14:31:22.445+05:30Comments on Stork Stalking: random musings from the fevered brainAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553205805046479504noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-52471402229668891522010-12-22T06:05:59.361+05:302010-12-22T06:05:59.361+05:30Just happened upon your blog from ICWL and am fasc...Just happened upon your blog from ICWL and am fascinated by your approach with the scientific background - very interesting and helpful. Haven't seen anything like it.Lori LeRoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981773036545324499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-8568660018673751552010-12-21T13:03:03.186+05:302010-12-21T13:03:03.186+05:30Hi Jay,
I can relate to your feeling of uncertaint...Hi Jay,<br />I can relate to your feeling of uncertainty and losing confidence in conceiving naturally. It is the weirdest feeling. I look around and see all those women in my family and friend circles getting pregnant naturally like it is no big deal. I have been trying to conceive for about two years and nothing happens. I have never been pregnant in my life. (I am 35) I am left to wonder if it will ever happen with my body.<br />I am sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Hope that it all works out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-81686343788685391832010-12-20T08:05:59.659+05:302010-12-20T08:05:59.659+05:30I hope you're feeling better!
I tested nega...I hope you're feeling better! <br /><br />I tested negative on an HPT (early response) about 2-3 weeks after my D&C, and it was about 3 weeks after that before I got AF. I've heard that every time is different, but that it's not unusual for it to take that long. I hope it doesn't for you so you can get your testing done soon!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647211529119137824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-65534374654029432772010-12-18T05:22:57.938+05:302010-12-18T05:22:57.938+05:30Your mom continues to impress me with her words of...Your mom continues to impress me with her words of wisdom.. she is right.. If it is meant to be, it will happen. I'm also afraid of the uncertainty with this entire process... but there is light at the end of the tunnel. If we want something, we will make it happen because we are control freaks. ;)<br /><br />Feel better.The Baby Chase Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597972326038892118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-41179348540272438572010-12-18T02:09:46.363+05:302010-12-18T02:09:46.363+05:30I hope you are starting to feel a bit better Jay? ...I hope you are starting to feel a bit better Jay? What a shame to get sick when you have a weekend away planned :(<br /><br />As for uncertainty, this is hardest part of TTC. I often think that if could just know the longterm outcome now (i.e. how my life will end up) then I could stop angsting over every single fertility decision and let things unfold the way they are going to anyway. <br /><br />I hope you find peace soon with all your future options, whatever path you end up on. Get well soon xxarohanuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691538430426392292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-43144055270135157202010-12-17T22:48:30.062+05:302010-12-17T22:48:30.062+05:30Your are absolutely right. Jay. There are some tr...Your are absolutely right. Jay. There are some tragedies that have no meaning...and proves that there are no absolute rules about facing adversity.Jendohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165146494513112564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-34121232207079540982010-12-17T21:40:44.329+05:302010-12-17T21:40:44.329+05:30@ Jendo, you are absolutely bang on in saying that...@ Jendo, you are absolutely bang on in saying that the greatest disappointments in life only make sense in retrospect, in *most* cases. There are some (like a family friend who lost her 22 year old son in a senseless motor cycle accident) that will never make sense, these ones you just have to make your peace with :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553205805046479504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-59272199338665546322010-12-17T20:50:24.921+05:302010-12-17T20:50:24.921+05:30I completely share your concerns about genetics. ...I completely share your concerns about genetics. As a mother, it's completely natural to want to provide your child with the best advantages. Genetics is the predominant factor in choosing the "right" donor for me (other than Open Id). But, as you pointed out, even choosing the right genetics, in hopes of proving the odds of a good embryo, doesn't guarantee anyone success. It's like the role of dice. There are so many variable involved; it's impossible to predict an outcome. <br /><br />However, I personally don't think occurrences are random because I choose to learn from them. I think perspective can make a tragedy become a "stumbling block or stepping stone". I'd hate to live in a world where things just happened without rhyme or reason. Having said that though, my greatest disappointments usually gain meaning in retrospect because in the midst of sadness, it's very hard to maintain any perspective.Jendohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165146494513112564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-58723126591338964182010-12-17T19:01:11.185+05:302010-12-17T19:01:11.185+05:30Jay, I just love how you reason through things &am...Jay, I just love how you reason through things & articulate them! I really admire your perspective on life.<br /><br />& thanks for your comment on my last post...this was info I wasn't aware of & value knowing it.Tiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511522028218347560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-4912665502659801312010-12-17T18:38:15.679+05:302010-12-17T18:38:15.679+05:30DM, thanks for commenting. If my next natural pre...DM, thanks for commenting. If my next natural pregnancy fails, then yes IVF with PGD with or without surrogacy is the next logical step. Its a little scary to think about, but atleast its logistically possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553205805046479504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-23486155918502870022010-12-17T18:25:57.911+05:302010-12-17T18:25:57.911+05:30Hi Jay,
Have you considered doing IVF with geneti...Hi Jay,<br /><br />Have you considered doing IVF with genetic testing on your eggs so only the normal ones are used before you go onto DE or Adoption? You should create a bunch of eggs due to your age and FSH etc, so only the good ones are used. Since you stated money isn't an object, it may be the best way to get your genetic child. Hopefully I am not offending you by writing this. Best of luck to you. DeeDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544531255762632894noreply@blogger.com