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Hey, Cathy, I hope you are doing well. I am sure 3 years would have been really hard for you. I know it can get difficult. However, I think you're doing a good job by moving forward. It would have been better if you had mentioned the problem due to which you have been declared infertile. This would have helped me determine which option would be the best. IVF and surrogacy both have proven to highly successful for a lot of infertile couples. However, there doesn't exist a choice between both. For example, I was diagnosed with a poor ovarian reserve and low AMH levels. The doctors clearly told us that IVF had very low chances of success. So we were given an alternative that we should go with IVF with DE. Similar is the case with surrogacy. If you are producing healthy eggs then they would use those, however, if not then again DE would be recommended. My suggestion to you would be to visit a good fertility specialist and ask him/her for advice.

Hey, Swift, I hope you're doing well. A bit bias approach there. I know so many people for whom IVF has worked out really well. It all depends on your condition. Yes, the chances of success with surrogacy are very high but we cant say that IVF doesn't work out. It too has 60% chance of success. It all honestly, comes down to the doctor you visit. If the doctor has a high success rate then the chances of success would increase.

Lovely little thread. I want to contribute. I'm thankful for quite a few things. Apart from all the obvious blessings, there's more. I'm thankful for all the times when I could have given up, but I didn't. I somehow managed to keep going. If I hadn't I wouldn't be where I am today. I think you'll all agree with me, here. TTC can be so tough! It's incredibly important to keep going. At times, you feel like, you have no other option, but to give in. I'm thankful, that I did not! I'm thankful that I went for IVF. I'm thankful, that it all worked out! Life does not have to be so hard! Focusing on positives is really important.

Infertility is a really hard journey to be on. I have had so many ups and downs! It has been like a roller coaster for me. However, it is amazing that people like you exist. It is extremely important to have someone to motivate you and to help you out on this journey. I am actually visiting this clinic. So far things are going amazing. I can't wait to finally become a mother.

Yay for G clearing his infection.

With preschool we have a whole month left but it still is flying by. I hope you have a good day today, not too much grandparent hangover .


S is in a phase lately, back to her super emotional self which is always fun. I don't mind the emotions most of the time but this is anger and it is requiring constant reminders of how to express emotions appropriately (no child hitting your brother or throwing things is not appropriate). It's exhausting.

I'm in a funk with a friend and it's hard. This has been my best friend since middle school but we are very different people now and I am having a hard time reconciling this. I own that a lot of it is on me, I am struggling not to judge her choices but I am losing with myself. It's making it hard to be happy for her or even talk with her. I just see these choices and where it is likely going to lead her and how it's impacting others including her mom, who has dealt with some serious shit (also probably plays into friends actions), and I hate it. I know it's her choice and all I can do is love her where she is at but that is hard for me at the moment. I am a protector and a fixer and I can't do either here.


Haha I am full of happiness and light today oops. Happy Monday friends

Thank you for this post. You are right! It is very important to stand put! One shouldn't lose hope. I know so many people who because of their confidence and strength have been able to get through it. I believe one also has to be smart. It's really important to research. Visiting the right clinic is very important! The clinic should have a high success rate. They should be experienced and should know how to carry the process out. The doctors should also be knowledgeable. I hope everyone is able to fight through this battle. Good luck to all.

Secondary infertility is not the easiest thing to go through. Therefore, I can understand how she might be feeling. Tell her to not lose hope! This is something that really matters. She needs to research the procedures. IVF usually works the best. However, I can't say anything. As I am not aware of what she has exactly been diagnosed for. There is a process called Mitochondria Donation. She can look into that as well. The clinic who is offering that is quite re-known for that. Good luck to her. Sending baby dust.

It very hot here. IL's are in and we attempted the zoo yesterday. A lot of things were closed or not available due to the excessive heat warning. We lasted only tip about noon and then we boogied.

I'm really sorry to hear about your losses. It sounds like a really tough journey. However, it's good to see you hanging in there. You're quite brave if you've managed it so far. You should not give up. It could still happen! I want to wish you the best of luck on your journey. I hope you hear some amazing news, soon!

I'm so sorry, honey. It must have been quite hard. I can't believe you had to go through this. Sending you support and love. Please, keep the faith and keep trying. You can still do this. Good luck and lots of love!

What a lovely story. I'm so happy for you, honey. This honestly made my day! Thank you for talking about this. It's so inspirational and motivating. It will give hopes to a lot of other women to go for it. Keep up the good work.

I want a overnight diaper for my 2 years old baby. I have tried many from Amazon, Temperandtantrum and ExperiencedMommy but they are just fine. I want good one which lasts for 14 hours atleast. Please suggest me any if you know. Your suggestion would be appreciated!

You must be excited! Sending you lots of baby dust and good wishes. I had success on my third attempt. I hope you get to experience it sooner, though! A 60% success rate is very decent. I hope it ends with a sticky BFP! Can't wait to hear an update on this.