Adoption, surrogacy, sperm donor...?

Have you discussed with your partner the possibility of adoption or surrogacy? If you are unable to conceive, and if so, at what point will you consider these options?

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[Londonman84]

I would consider all of them if in your hudband's position. But I understand completely why some men may have reservations about surrogacy and sperm donation.

But I don't know what my male factor fertility is, as of now. Hopefully there are no problems with it.

[farstarfilms]

i think this is a very important and private matter and your husband is making it superficial, a baby is a gift from God and requires a big responsibility!!!

[PCOStherealdeal]

I'm pretty much in the same place as you are, we are young and currently on a break from TTC but we have all ready discussed this topic just to know what each other is comfy with. My partner and myself believe that a child is a child and as long as we get to raise that baby it does not matter what their genetic makeup is. I am blessed to have a partner that is so secure and open to alternative options.

[suezq4369]

@320days I don't think everyone could handle surrogacy, it would be hard...on both sides. (being the surrogate and being the one waiting for the baby) I try and be as honest as I can, thanks. :) Adoption is a wonderful thing, and so many kids need good parents, that's awesome you want to adopt one day!!!

[suezq4369]

@redhenful I think you're right, he is hurting. It's hard. But we'll get there.  Thanks for the comment and support :) I hope that the donor egg is the answer for you!

[suezq4369]

@Tinkerbell81107 I'm so sorry about the mc. Best of lucky with IVF!!!

[suezq4369]

@Tinkerbell81107 Thanks, that's what I figure too...we're not at the point of needed to discuss anything but IUI yet. We're going to do that and then revisit this topic at a later time. But it's something I do think about.

[suezq4369]

@xxxjanneke27 It might just need to be approved first, let me go check... :)

[xxxjanneke27]

Good video, susie!! =)

I made a videoresponse but I think I made a mistake, because it's not uploaded.

[redhenful]

I am doing a Donor egg IVF cycle...

They told me i needed Donor eggs over 6 years ago... I was too prideful and selfish to do it then..I wanted a bio child or no child... (dummy!...)

Now..i'm 36.. and i am PRAYING that Donor eggs will work for us..

I've lost my pride...all i want is a baby .... and if it can be half of my husbands genes.... I'm SO SO thankful for that!!... It will still be OUR baby..

Your hubby sounds a bit like i did a few years ago... Hes hurting...

((hugs))