Another newbie!

Hi girls, I've been lurking for about 6 months and have to say that you've made me laugh and cry at times. I'm a single mum, been divorced for 5 years and as 'Mr Right' has been reluctant to make himself known I've decided to TTC using a donor. Alas I'm 40 so time is running out and I've always craved one more babe. Have had a lot of stick from people saying I'm selfish, too old etc so hoping for a bit of support as at the end of the day we all want the same thing.

 

[Fingers crossed]

Hi , you're not selfish at all for wanting to do this. Good luck with the donor, make yourself at home here I'm sure you'll get all the support you need from all of us lovely ladies.
Good luck

 

[Mildly]

Hi and welcome

Good luck with your TTC and congratulations on your decision to go it alone Wishing you all the best and make sure you keep us all updated

 

Thank you girls, just been trying to attach my ticker, hope it works! I'm going to do my third insem tomorrow, then the dreaded TWW.

 

[chellieboo]

goodluck!!!

 

[skairdykat]

to the forum hun.

Just like to say good luck with your insem today. Just tell me to bog off if you think I'm being nosey but do you know the donor or is it through a clinic.

 

No you can ask anything you like! I do know the donor, I met him through another web site last November. It took time getting to know him, through emails, phone and then face to face. Then we had to wait for the STD tests and now we're on our third attempt. I have to say I would much rather be in a secure relationship and try the natural way...I mean a syringe just isn't romantic is it? But time is against me, so it was this way or no babe. And I've got 2 great sons, 18 & 16 , and 2 brothers who will be the male role models!

 

[skairdykat]

Awww you know I think it's great what your doing. So brave, I don't think I could do it. And at least you've gotten to know the guy, and not just gone out and slept with whoever, does that make sense? You're going about it the right way. Will he be a part of your babies life? Awww good luck hun

 

No, he's actually married and has a family of his own. They watched a programme about infertility, single sex relationships and single older women and he wanted to help. His wife knows and my donor is happy for his identity to be revealed when the child (hopeully!) is 18. He does'nt donate through a clinic because he wanted to know who his sperm was going to!

 

[sparky]

welcome share the journey with us honey... wishing you lots of baby dust!

 

[Snuggle]

Best of luck to you Babbles

You have come to the right place, there is nowhere better than here to get advice, support or to just generally have a good old moan or chinwag

 

[glitzyglamgirl]

Welcome to the forum

I think your fantastic for doing what your doing, you obviously know you are more than capable of being a single mum, you know what you want and youve gone about getting it in the best way for you and the child, you go girl!

Look forward to hearing youve got a BFP!

 

[rachie29]

wow... just read your story and wanted to wich you all the best with your ttc.....

 

[skairdykat]

I think what your doing is fantastic hun. Good luck & lots of baby dust.....

 

Thanks so much girls. I've been following your stories for months, don't know why I didn't post before! Although this is only my third attempt it's been a rollercoaster ride to get to this point and it's lovely to be here with all of you who understand the hope, excitment, obsession, devestation and depression TTC brings.