Sperm donor conception

[Zucci]

Hi all, I’m wanting to connect to other heterosexual couples going through or gone through sperm donor conception. Can anyone recommend any networks or anyone on here? Thank you! 🧡🧡

[ardnek]

Hi. We have our son through donor conception. At the start we found the donor conception network to be helpful along with the implications counselling and our local fertility support groups does a donor evening once a year with other couples who have conceived with the help of a donor x

[Zucci in reply to ardnek]

Thank you ardnek 🧡

[Kyell2]

We had our little boy using donor sperm so feel free to ask any questions on here/by pm.

We didn’t use any networks but just took our time making our decision and then once we chose a donor it became a non issue and something we forgot about. I truly forget that our little boy isn’t biologically my OH’s and they appear to have quite similar personalities which is weird (although I’ve always been a believer in nurture over nature).

Wishing you lots of luck x

[Ayesha1601]

Hi I'm rather confused why you would be asking to connect with heterosexual people. Surely lesbian couples would have equal if not more knowledge of sperm donation sexual orientation dosent really come into it. I ask this question as my lesbian daughter is 18 wks pregnant and would be really happy to connect with you and your partner to offer advice support and help on how sperm donation lists, clinics, costs ect work.

My daughter and her girlfriend have so much knowledge on this and would be delighted to pass on any advice to help you achieve your dream.

Best if luck and feel free to message me I would be more than happy to ask her to help you get advice

[Zucci in reply to Ayesha1601]

Hi Ayesha, thank you taking the time to reply to my message. Congratulations on your daughters pregnancy!

Apologies that my post caused you some confusion. But there is not much really to be confused about. We have had a long journey discovering my husband’s infertility issues. This isn’t just about the practical information, which we also have researched tirelessly. This about the emotional rollercoaster of a journey that me and my husband have gone through specifically because of infertility.

I am currently 6 weeks pregnant and wanting to connect with people that have been on journey that is similar to mine.

I didn’t mean to offend or exclude same sex couples, just looking for connection with a similar case.

If your daughter can relate to my case in any way then absolutely I would love to connect with her. Wishing you all the best 🧡

[Ayesha1601]

That's amazing news that your pregnant. I understand now I thought you were researching donors. I from personal experience can identify with your journey. I re married after having 2 children my husband had no birth children and so we tried. Nothing happened and we discovered both of us had new and ongoing fertility issues. It was so dreadful. I couldn't get funding for IVF and we simply couldn't afford to have it. We have been married for 22 years now and mike is an amazing dad to my kids. This is why our first grandchild is so special to us. I wish you every happiness. Children are such a gift and even more so when they are so wanted. The time flies by. I can't believe she is almost half way through.If only Covid wasn't around so I could walk with them through this journey.

I'm sure my daughter would love to share her journey with you there's been some rather funny moments but I totally understand that you will definitely identify with similar couples to you and your hubby

Take care of yourselves. Relax.,enjoy and watch the week's fly by xx