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Normal is Boring 

Isn’t it funny how you can see polar opposite things in the same few hours? On my way home from work today I saw this in a local book stores “Mother’s Day”  window display. Excuse my rubbish overexcited attempt at … Continue reading

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Did You See Us In Chat Magazine?

We recently appeared in Chat Magazine, which is a womens’ weekly publication here in the UK. It was a great story about how we found Superhero Donor and the resulting little superstar that came from his help.

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Superhero Donor’s Point of View – One Year On

Here’s another piece from our fantastic donor. I think you’ll all agree that there needs to be more like him out there. We are very lucky to have found him to help us create Eden.  

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My Ten Commandments of Donor Insemination

Lately I get a lot of questions about how Eden was conceived – a lot of the time from ladies and couples who are trying to conceive in the same way. As a couple who tried for twenty four months with … Continue reading

Posted in 2016, artificial insemination, doctor, donor, donor sperm, donors, insemination, legal advice, natural insemination, opk, ovulation, Sperm donor, sperm donors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Twelve Week Scan! We Made It!

Yesterday was our twelve week scan. Officially we were 12+4, but here they like to do it between 11+3 and 14+3, so we were right in the middle. I have to say that, even though we had seen Chip twice … Continue reading

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Consultant Appointment and Inclusive Maternity Services

(Another one from the archives. This was written at 9 weeks pregnant)

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That Amazing Moment When…

So, yesterday we had a VERY VERY dark OPK. I gave Superhero Donor a text and he confirmed that he could do later that night, which is great.  However, the positive OPK at that point was totally sod’s law. Here’s why. … Continue reading

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Finally a Plan!

This morning was my long awaited doctor appointment. This Dr is another with a special interest in fertility, so I was hopeful that I would be able to leave with at LEAST a plan.

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Looking To 2015…

I know, I know. We’re not even at the end of 2014 yet and I’m looking to next year, but there’s plenty of reason for it. This year has been a total roller coaster, so Amy and I started putting … Continue reading

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Superhero Donor’s Point of View – Preparation

Superhero donor offered to write a couple of pieces for the blog! I’m always hugely interested to hear the view of a donor of the whole situation, so this post will be the first of a short series by our … Continue reading

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