Last night my husband brought up a suggestion that he's made before and I've blown off before. He's wondering about donor sperm. My usual response is something along the lines of "if we're going to need donor anything, it's donor eggs, your sperm is fine", to which he replies "but donor sperm is so much cheaper". That's usually the end of the conversation. Last night, he expanded, stating that he really thinks that we are both fertile, but for some reason we don't match up, and adding someone else's genetics into the mix might be the solution. After laughing about how our RE would shake his head in disbelief, but possibly go along with it because he's pretty easy-going and allowing of us, I did a little internet research.
I found myself at the sperm bank sites, looking over the brief descriptions of prospective donors. I looked for ones who has physical characterists similar to S. As we read about these guys, a picture of each one was forming in my mind. And I felt like I was looking for a prospective mate. Really, I felt like I was trying to decide which one of these young bucks I would mate with. Of course, without the fun and without the guilt. It was an unsettling feeling. I had to turn off the computer.
Today I am grateful:
* not having to work this weekend
* a dry sunny day to get some more fall projects done
* my husband, who is willing to think outside of the box ... and built our house, too -- how great is that!
What I am doing today to take care of myself:
* had a great yoga class this morning
* enjoyed my decaf vanilla latte guilt-free -- who cares if it's contrary to my TCM diet
Ok, so here's the breaking news: I checked my progesterone, to see what my unmedicated 7dpo is -- primarily because we weren't going to try this cycle, so I could have a complete medication break, but ended up ovulating early and having sex right around O. But I resisted going on P4, and my results today were ... 11.3 ! Not earthshattering, true, but the best unmedicated P4 I've had in YEARS. Really, I've only ever had one other above 10, and that was when we were first trying. So this feels monumental to me. I am so thrilled to not have to go on prometrium this cycle. S is excited, wonders if it means we are pregnant, and wants to know when I will test. (Chuckle) He's become more impatient than me!
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5 comments:
sounds like you and your husband are quite a good match!
best of luck for some relaxation this cycle.
Well, I'm impatient too! I hope you progesterone reading is a good sign!!! Also, very happy for you that your DH is so open minded. That sure helps with this process.
that is so generous of him, very sweet. I can imagine it would feel odd to be looking at those profiles, esp. before you've processed it much.
Very cool about the p4!
Isn't it amazing how unconventional our minds can stretch from what we thought about this process originally? And I envy your ability to test levels at home. Your breaking news sounds great!
And to share from your recent comment...Unfortunately, I did use viagra suppositories 4x/day for at least 3 weeks. My doctor is currently working on my next protocol. It will probably involve injectible estrace, tablets of estrogen and viagra again. My nurse said it is very hard when you have a thin lining. Pooh.
your husband seems to be a very sweet and open-minded person. But I can imagine it will feel odd looking at other guys' profiles... anyways good luck with whatever you decide to do...
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