More questions on picking our DS...

decbrowneyes · 02-15-2007, 08:54 AM

I am sorry...I have more questions and needs some advice.

Here is my dilemma....What sperm bank to use.

1st option - Midwest - located in IL $650/3 Vials
2nd option - California Cryobank $1,485.00/3 Vials

DH is AA...so there aren't many donors to choose from. I found one through Midwest. I called my IF Nurse Cord. and asked what the success rate is with the people she knows using them. She said out of 20 couples...she has had 3 successes. Post thaw is 20-30 million per sample.

I asked her who the "top dog" is and she said California Cryo...They are more $$ and only have approx 10 million post thaw...but she has seen a higher success rate.

We are on limited funds. We do have enough for CA Cryo 3 vial...or we could do Midwest and get 6 vials.

I am so torn on what bank to use. I could use your advice/guidance.

Mindy (27)

Fritz (30)
TTC #1 - Severe MF

decbrowneyes · 02-15-2007, 09:34 AM

Ok...I think I have made my final choice!

I checked California Cryo...and they didn't have a donor that met my criteria.

I talked with Midwest and this donor has had reported pregnancies!

And he is available in my area!

I justed talked with DH and it's a go! I am so happy I have tears!

Danasingle · 02-15-2007, 09:38 AM

Ttc is a bumpy trip, ask for as much hand-holding to get through it as you need.

Dana Single
ttc#3 via DIUI - 2ww
4 prior m/c's

Kylie · 02-15-2007, 10:01 AM

Don't look at the price, look at the donor! I would make your decision on how comfortable you are with the donor choice, not the fee. I know the money part sucks, but are the two different donors really comparable?

maria2 · 02-15-2007, 09:53 PM

Great advice above from two wise oldtimers at FT!! Just a supportive reply here to say we had SO MUCH trouble with donor selection - it is just so so hard. And when you have a dh, I think there something about having to select a donor brings that brings IF all home - there just really is no substitute for dh. Try to trust that the universe is helping you along - it put the calling to have children into your heart, and it is gently nudging you in directions that will bring a waiting angel into your family, somehow, some way.
-maria2
mom to David, 5, and Katie, 2, via my eggs and diui vials from two different donors

GinaB · 02-16-2007, 05:19 AM

Mindy, just wanted to jump in and say good luck! I know its very difficult in selecting a donor. I agree with what someone said: choose the donor you want even if it means spending more money. Its worth it in the long run, and we had to make financial sacrifices to do it, but dont regret it. I'll keep my fingers crossed that this cyyle is successful for you

Keep us posted!

decbrowneyes · 02-16-2007, 02:19 PM

We picked our donor!

We will be doing our first DIUI this time next month!

Both DH & I are very happy with our choice! I can't believe this is real...it is so exciting and so difficult to keep to myself. I just want to share the news with the people around me...but we are not disclosing this to anyone. The only people I told are you guys...and you have been so supportive and helpful...so thank you!

I finally feel like I can start browsing around for baby furniture, clothing etc. I know...that our journey isn't over and it could take awhile yet...but for 5 years I haven't even allowed myself to look.

I am so happy DH & I are moving forward with DIUI and I am so happy I found this message board!

Mindy(27)

Fritz (30)
TTC#1 - Severe MF
First DIUI - March 2007!

susan123 · 02-16-2007, 02:46 PM

Mindy! good luck! I'm happy for you!

I'm starting my DIUI in March too! Hope we all get our BFPs!

Susan

horizon72 · 02-16-2007, 02:55 PM

Hi Mindy - Just wanted to say good luck. I know exactly how you feel

I am on my third DIUI too. Welcome aboard!

Sending you lots of +++++ thoughts and baby dust

btvictim · 02-17-2007, 06:31 AM

Mindy and Susan,
I am starting my first DIUI in March too. Look like we will be cycling together. Are you taking any meds with it? I will do clomid, just to insure a good egg.

02-15-2007, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
decbrowneyes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 233	More questions on picking our DS... I am sorry...I have more questions and needs some advice. Here is my dilemma....What sperm bank to use. 1st option - Midwest - located in IL $650/3 Vials 2nd option - California Cryobank $1,485.00/3 Vials DH is AA...so there aren't many donors to choose from. I found one through Midwest. I called my IF Nurse Cord. and asked what the success rate is with the people she knows using them. She said out of 20 couples...she has had 3 successes. Post thaw is 20-30 million per sample. I asked her who the "top dog" is and she said California Cryo...They are more $$ and only have approx 10 million post thaw...but she has seen a higher success rate. We are on limited funds. We do have enough for CA Cryo 3 vial...or we could do Midwest and get 6 vials. I am so torn on what bank to use. I could use your advice/guidance. Mindy (27) Fritz (30) TTC #1 - Severe MF

02-15-2007, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
decbrowneyes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 233	Good News on picking a donor! Ok...I think I have made my final choice! I checked California Cryo...and they didn't have a donor that met my criteria. I talked with Midwest and this donor has had reported pregnancies! And he is available in my area! I justed talked with DH and it's a go! I am so happy I have tears!

02-16-2007, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
decbrowneyes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 233	Donor is officially on order! We picked our donor! We will be doing our first DIUI this time next month! Both DH & I are very happy with our choice! I can't believe this is real...it is so exciting and so difficult to keep to myself. I just want to share the news with the people around me...but we are not disclosing this to anyone. The only people I told are you guys...and you have been so supportive and helpful...so thank you! I finally feel like I can start browsing around for baby furniture, clothing etc. I know...that our journey isn't over and it could take awhile yet...but for 5 years I haven't even allowed myself to look. I am so happy DH & I are moving forward with DIUI and I am so happy I found this message board! Mindy(27) Fritz (30) TTC#1 - Severe MF First DIUI - March 2007!

02-16-2007, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
horizon72 500-599 post 7 of hearts Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 556 Blog Entries: 27	Hi Mindy - Just wanted to say good luck. I know exactly how you feel I am on my third DIUI too. Welcome aboard! Sending you lots of +++++ thoughts and baby dust __________________ Horizon (35) DH (38) MF DIUI - 3 clomid cycles & 1 inj. cycle - all BFN 5th cycle with injectables - BFP!!! 08/07 due to SR Mia and Andrew born on 02/06/08

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02-15-2007, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Danasingle 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western Canada Posts: 8,325	Ttc is a bumpy trip, ask for as much hand-holding to get through it as you need. Dana Single ttc#3 via DIUI - 2ww 4 prior m/c's

02-15-2007, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
maria2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 477	Great advice above from two wise oldtimers at FT!! Just a supportive reply here to say we had SO MUCH trouble with donor selection - it is just so so hard. And when you have a dh, I think there something about having to select a donor brings that brings IF all home - there just really is no substitute for dh. Try to trust that the universe is helping you along - it put the calling to have children into your heart, and it is gently nudging you in directions that will bring a waiting angel into your family, somehow, some way. -maria2 mom to David, 5, and Katie, 2, via my eggs and diui vials from two different donors

02-16-2007, 05:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
GinaB 900-999 post jack of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 937	Mindy, just wanted to jump in and say good luck! I know its very difficult in selecting a donor. I agree with what someone said: choose the donor you want even if it means spending more money. Its worth it in the long run, and we had to make financial sacrifices to do it, but dont regret it. I'll keep my fingers crossed that this cyyle is successful for you Keep us posted!

02-16-2007, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
susan123 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 150	Mindy! good luck! I'm happy for you! I'm starting my DIUI in March too! Hope we all get our BFPs! Susan

02-17-2007, 06:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
btvictim Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Mindy and Susan, I am starting my first DIUI in March too. Look like we will be cycling together. Are you taking any meds with it? I will do clomid, just to insure a good egg.