Newbie WTT

[Sharwind]

Hi All

Newbie here! Have been hovering on the site for a while but now taking the plunge and joining in!

My OH and I are going to start trying this year, I have no children and my OH had a vasectomy approx 12 yrs ago so we have found a donor and plan to do the insemination at home. Any tips/advice etc gratefully received as this is all completely new to me.

xx

 

[Mrs M]

Ah wow! Helloooooo! How old are you guys? (Just being nosey, it doesn't matter really lol). Have you been together a while? How regular will the donor be, like is it once or twice per month or something? When do you plan to try? Sorry for all the questions! It's probably a good time to start watching your cycles, seeing how long they last and try to spot any ov symptoms. Any they recommend you take folic acid, 3 months before you try. It's god for the baby in the early days, even before you know you're pregnant. I look forward to chatting with you, and Good Luck xx

 

[Loula]

Forgive me for prying but can he not have his vasectomy reversed x

 

[Sharwind]

Hi

Sorry for the delay replying!
I am early 30's my OH is early 40's, I didn't know about taking folic acid thank you for the advice. We thought about a reversal but my OH doesn't want to try as his vasectomy was long ago the chances of success are no better/worse than AI. We'll keep an eye on cycles for a few months and then start trying. I'm learning so much for the forum x

 

[Donna88]

Good luck

 

[Mum2Many]

Welcome and good luck!

 

[MrsLG]

Hello! Welcome and good luck x

 

[verity]

Hi Sharwind,

firstly can I say a massive good luck with your fertility journey.
I am currently researching home artificial insemination for a close friend of mine. Would you be able to let me know where you found your sperm donor?
My friend has been searching online but is not sure how to find a free donor.
Could you shed any light on what to do?
Many thanks