Comments on: Injections, Eggs, and Attorneys: How We Conceived http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mombian » Blog Archive » LGBT Parenting Roundup http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-117381 Mombian » Blog Archive » LGBT Parenting Roundup Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:08:51 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-117381 [...] like this before.” (It’s not really so groundbreaking—it’s the same method my own spouse and I used, though we were in New Jersey at the time.) Yes, although Florida now allows lesbians and gay men [...] [...] like this before.” (It’s not really so groundbreaking—it’s the same method my own spouse and I used, though we were in New Jersey at the time.) Yes, although Florida now allows lesbians and gay men [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-114226 Sarah Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:52:52 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-114226 Dana, My partner and I are embarking on this as we speak. We have not done any legal work, however and need to get on it apparently. I have a major question about how you petitioned the state of NJ. We also live in a state, Virginia, where second-parent adoptions are not granted. Can you give me tips, pointers, steps you took to make this happen?! Thanks so much, Sarah Dana,

My partner and I are embarking on this as we speak. We have not done any legal work, however and need to get on it apparently. I have a major question about how you petitioned the state of NJ. We also live in a state, Virginia, where second-parent adoptions are not granted. Can you give me tips, pointers, steps you took to make this happen?!

Thanks so much,
Sarah

]]> By: Dana http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-108969 Dana Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:50:29 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-108969 Alysia: I can share our experience, but please keep in mind that everything depends on your health, doctor's preferences, etc. It took us about a year for first try, failure, second try, and our child's birth. Many couples find it takes more than two tries, though. (Not trying to be pessimistic; just realistic.) Good luck! Alysia: I can share our experience, but please keep in mind that everything depends on your health, doctor’s preferences, etc. It took us about a year for first try, failure, second try, and our child’s birth. Many couples find it takes more than two tries, though. (Not trying to be pessimistic; just realistic.) Good luck!

]]> By: Alysia Parker http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-108967 Alysia Parker Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:30:41 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-108967 I live in Ohio. I have 2 daughters but my partner would like to have a biological child of her own which I would carry for her. I would like to know the time frame on the start of the process to birth on your second try. I'm 37 and would like to have the baby before I turn 40, is that realistic? I've never had a problem with conceiving, will that help the process. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with those of us who want to do it too but cant get answers to questions. I live in Ohio. I have 2 daughters but my partner would like to have a biological child of her own which I would carry for her. I would like to know the time frame on the start of the process to birth on your second try. I’m 37 and would like to have the baby before I turn 40, is that realistic? I’ve never had a problem with conceiving, will that help the process. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with those of us who want to do it too but cant get answers to questions.

]]> By: Toni Nielson http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-108126 Toni Nielson Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:56:54 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-108126 I live in California and just put my name on my son's birth certificate. Our attorney is working on the rest of the details now for my son's adoption.Thanks for sharing your story. I live in California and just put my name on my son’s birth certificate. Our attorney is working on the rest of the details now for my son’s adoption.Thanks for sharing your story.

]]> By: Mombian » Blog Archive » In Vitro Fertilization: A Nobel Cause http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-105903 Mombian » Blog Archive » In Vitro Fertilization: A Nobel Cause Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:31:29 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-105903 [...] Robert G. Edwards, who developed the procedure of in vitro fertilization. Since Helen and I created our family this way, we owe him a debt of [...] [...] Robert G. Edwards, who developed the procedure of in vitro fertilization. Since Helen and I created our family this way, we owe him a debt of [...]

]]> By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Cat Cora on Cover of Working Mother http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-104490 Mombian » Blog Archive » Cat Cora on Cover of Working Mother Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:17:33 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-104490 [...] coming out, and creating her family through shared egg donation and IVF with Jennifer (similar to what Helen and I did, though we stopped after one [...] [...] coming out, and creating her family through shared egg donation and IVF with Jennifer (similar to what Helen and I did, though we stopped after one [...]

]]> By: Hopeful in Baltimore http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-93739 Hopeful in Baltimore Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:38:25 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-93739 Stuck in DC- we also heard this from Shady Grove. We found a Dr. in Baltimore who would work with us. Shady Grove was not helpful and we found them rude.... but what we later found out is that many clinics won't do 2 donor ivf, which is technicaly what this is. You can call fertility doctors in DC and specifically ask if they will do 2 donor ivf. Good luck! Let me know if you want our doctor's info. Stuck in DC- we also heard this from Shady Grove. We found a Dr. in Baltimore who would work with us. Shady Grove was not helpful and we found them rude…. but what we later found out is that many clinics won’t do 2 donor ivf, which is technicaly what this is. You can call fertility doctors in DC and specifically ask if they will do 2 donor ivf. Good luck! Let me know if you want our doctor’s info.

]]> By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Happy Birthday, Louise Brown! http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-92700 Mombian » Blog Archive » Happy Birthday, Louise Brown! Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:05:53 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-92700 [...] in 1978 heralded a new era of fertility services for many women, including lesbians. Helen and I conceived our own son this way, using my egg and her womb, so we bear a personal debt to Ms. Brown, her parents Lesley and John [...] [...] in 1978 heralded a new era of fertility services for many women, including lesbians. Helen and I conceived our own son this way, using my egg and her womb, so we bear a personal debt to Ms. Brown, her parents Lesley and John [...]

]]> By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Congrats, Cat and Jennifer! http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/comment-page-1/#comment-92688 Mombian » Blog Archive » Congrats, Cat and Jennifer! Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:30:35 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2008/04/14/injections-eggs-and-attorneys-how-we-conceived/#comment-92688 [...] we did both shoot up hormones together so that I could donate an egg to her. I’ve written up a long post about the process, in case anyone’s interested.) via Twitter, Facebook, Digg, e-mail, and more 10:29 pm [...] [...] we did both shoot up hormones together so that I could donate an egg to her. I’ve written up a long post about the process, in case anyone’s interested.) via Twitter, Facebook, Digg, e-mail, and more 10:29 pm [...]

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