Monday, July 5, 2010

Donated Embryos ?

Have any of you looked into this, or known anyone who has done it? I thought of it about 6 months ago but put it on the back burner because we didnt have anyone locally who was doing it. I found out today that a clinic in Eugene (100 miles south of me) is doing this, for a flat fee. The cost is a fraction of what a traditional IVF or IVF with donor eggs would be. Its sort of like adopting potential children. Brian says he might be willing to give it a shot, if we find ourselves no closer to either adopting or birthing a year from now.
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  1. FaithJuly 5, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    I have not looked into donor embryos. Since I miscarry with no explanation, I didn't want to go that route. I'd spend a lot of money, and possibly lose the baby anyway. Sorry I'm not any help. Hang in there...these decisions are always so torturous. The right answer will come to you.

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  2. PanamahatJuly 6, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    We did think about it, but wanted to try donor egg first, as there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with DH's sperm 9that we can tell). It's just taking a damn long time to get to the part where we can try the donor egg. I wouldn't rule it out yet though, it may be something we turn to if we can't make our own embryo in the next year or so. And MUCH easier than traditional adoption with regards to red tape and paperwork.

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  3. EmilyJuly 8, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Faith, these sorts of options are good for people with idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss. my RE said that if he had to bet a lot of money, he would say that my problem lies in subtle genetic problems that cant be detected with our current technology. I think that I would be given a better chance with somebody elses genetic material. I did have one fetus test genetically normal, but thats only one of many lost. as far as the right answer coming, I just dont know. I dont have the 30 grand it takes to adopt the way you are doing, and I dont have the 18-20 thousand per attempt at IVF with donor eggs or pgd. adoption through the state is a serious long shot, as you know. My options are pretty limited.

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  4. niobeJuly 9, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I think it's a wonderful idea and one that I wish more people would consider (both as recipients and as donors).

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