Comments for Extraordinary Conceptions http://www.extra-conceptions.com egg donation, egg donors, surrogacy, surrogate mothers, San Diego, California, United States Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on An Egg Retrieval from a Donor’s Perspective by Rachel http://www.extra-conceptions.com/uncategorized/an-egg-retrieval-from-a-donors-perspective/#comment-105 Rachel Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:02 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=57#comment-105 I just had my retrieval on Sun the 11th and today is Tues the 13th. I agree with the first girl- you start to feel sleepy and then "Poof" you're awake in the recovery room. I am OK with pain but I get sick to my stomach very easily so I had to deal with that for a couple of hours. The nurse gave me a patch to wear that is supposed to help with the nausea but it took a while to kick in. I slept a lot and rested the remainder of the day. I only had to take 1 pain pill before bed. Yesterday I was out of it all day long which I blame on the pain meds (I have stopped taking them) and today I was able to go out and run some errands although I don't feel as if I am ready to exercise again and I too have always been in shape. I'm going to give it a full week before I hit the gym again just to be safe. My abdomen is still swollen and tender although I feel nothing in southern region. Although towards the end its time consuming and kind of tough, ie no sex, caffeine, working out, I fully plan on donating again. BTW- 52 is a ton of eggs, they only got 27 from me. I just had my retrieval on Sun the 11th and today is Tues the 13th.

I agree with the first girl- you start to feel sleepy and then “Poof” you’re awake in the recovery room. I am OK with pain but I get sick to my stomach very easily so I had to deal with that for a couple of hours. The nurse gave me a patch to wear that is supposed to help with the nausea but it took a while to kick in. I slept a lot and rested the remainder of the day. I only had to take 1 pain pill before bed. Yesterday I was out of it all day long which I blame on the pain meds (I have stopped taking them) and today I was able to go out and run some errands although I don’t feel as if I am ready to exercise again and I too have always been in shape. I’m going to give it a full week before I hit the gym again just to be safe. My abdomen is still swollen and tender although I feel nothing in southern region.

Although towards the end its time consuming and kind of tough, ie no sex, caffeine, working out, I fully plan on donating again.

BTW- 52 is a ton of eggs, they only got 27 from me.

]]> Comment on Victoria, Australia Angers Christian Community by Legalizing Surrogacy for Gays and Lesbians by Jamie http://www.extra-conceptions.com/same-sex-marriage-and-surrogates/victoria-australia-angers-christian-community-by-legalizing-surrogacy-for-gays-and-lesbians/#comment-101 Jamie Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:45:46 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=41#comment-101 YAY!!! I may be gay, does not mean i have no rights to become a parent and provide security and a loving home to a child. All i need now is to find a surrogate will to help me in my dream. Jamie YAY!!!

I may be gay, does not mean i have no rights to become a parent and provide security and a loving home to a child.

All i need now is to find a surrogate will to help me in my dream.

Jamie

]]> Comment on Gay Dads Australia Surrogacy Forum Sept 30 by snegoviksukablyat http://www.extra-conceptions.com/same-sex-marriage-and-surrogates/gay-dads-australia-surrogacy-forum-sept-30/#comment-93 snegoviksukablyat Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:50:06 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=28#comment-93 hello im new on this forum.... hello
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]]> Comment on Parents Via Egg Donation or, “Marna’s Friends” by MichalHussay http://www.extra-conceptions.com/press-coverage/parents-via-egg-donation-or-marnas-friends/#comment-86 MichalHussay Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:15:58 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=51#comment-86 you dont want to be emotionally attatched, it just makes it harder at knowing that you have a biological child out there, you have to be strong and think of it as a gift and a return! seriously. --------- Michal you dont want to be emotionally attatched, it just makes it harder at knowing that you have a biological child out there, you have to be strong and think of it as a gift and a return! seriously.
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]]> Comment on Parents Via Egg Donation or, “Marna’s Friends” by Kristen http://www.extra-conceptions.com/press-coverage/parents-via-egg-donation-or-marnas-friends/#comment-80 Kristen Sun, 10 May 2009 23:56:30 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=51#comment-80 Marna is a godsend! I love her and PVED forums. Because of her there is a place where I can get my questions answered and even read responses to questions I'm afraid to ask. Marna has created a world where egg donation is not a secret, but more of a hopeful dream. Marna is amazing as are all the people that post on PVED. From the bottom of my heart I thank Marna and don't know where I'd be today without the ability to talk to her and those who are walking or have walked in my shoes. Marna is a godsend! I love her and PVED forums. Because of her there is a place where I can get my questions answered and even read responses to questions I’m afraid to ask.
Marna has created a world where egg donation is not a secret, but more of a hopeful dream. Marna is amazing as are all the people that post on PVED.
From the bottom of my heart I thank Marna and don’t know where I’d be today without the ability to talk to her and those who are walking or have walked in my shoes.

]]> Comment on An Egg Retrieval from a Donor’s Perspective by Lauren http://www.extra-conceptions.com/uncategorized/an-egg-retrieval-from-a-donors-perspective/#comment-58 Lauren Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:22:56 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=57#comment-58 Hi. My name is Lauren, I am 21 years old and I am currently undergoing the egg donation process. I am a donor, and I have been giving myself injections, something I would have never seen myself doing, buts its quite easy once you get the hang of it. As you said in your blog, you handle pain quite well, me on the other hand do not. I haven't really had any side effects other than some hot flashes and headaches from the hormones, but im just scared about the pain after the surgery. You said they give you pain meds after the surgery, but do they give you a script to take home? Cause I've come to notice that ibuprofen doesn't always do the trick for post-op procedures. What else should I be expecting? I am just honored to give someone the joy of being able to take my eggs and have a baby, and be able to be pregnant. Its a great gift that I am giving to someone. I would do this again and again for others, I am also worried about how is this going to affect my fertility? How many times have you done this procedure? Hi. My name is Lauren, I am 21 years old and I am currently undergoing the
egg donation process. I am a donor, and I have been giving myself injections, something I would have never seen myself doing, buts its quite easy once you get the hang of it.
As you said in your blog, you handle
pain quite well, me on the other hand do not. I haven’t really had
any side effects other than some hot flashes and headaches from the hormones, but im just scared about the pain after the surgery. You said they give you pain meds after the surgery, but do they give you a script to take home? Cause I’ve come to notice that ibuprofen doesn’t always do the trick for post-op procedures. What else should I be expecting? I am just honored to give someone the joy of being able to take my eggs and have a baby, and be able to be pregnant. Its a great gift that I am giving to someone. I would do this again and again for others, I am also worried about how is this going to affect my fertility? How many times have you done this procedure?

]]> Comment on Extraordinary Conceptions extends a helping hand to Surrogenesis, Michael Charles Holding Company Clients by Barista » Blog Archive » stealing from the unborn http://www.extra-conceptions.com/uncategorized/extraordinary-conceptions-extends-a-helping-hand-to-surrogenesis-michael-charles-holding-company-clients/#comment-57 Barista » Blog Archive » stealing from the unborn Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:23:13 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=54#comment-57 [...] of the companies providing the conception service, Extraordinary Conceptions, has offered a discount to victims. “Our hearts go out to all those affected. Dreams have [...] [...] of the companies providing the conception service, Extraordinary Conceptions, has offered a discount to victims. “Our hearts go out to all those affected. Dreams have [...]

]]> Comment on Victoria, Australia Angers Christian Community by Legalizing Surrogacy for Gays and Lesbians by Matthew http://www.extra-conceptions.com/same-sex-marriage-and-surrogates/victoria-australia-angers-christian-community-by-legalizing-surrogacy-for-gays-and-lesbians/#comment-54 Matthew Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:55:04 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=41#comment-54 Yay! I am Gay you see and I really want children! I have been looking for the laws and have been disappointed but you have made my day. Im excited now because I will be able to have children now, legally! Thank you, Matthew Yay!
I am Gay you see and I really want children! I have been looking for the laws and have been disappointed but you have made my day.

Im excited now because I will be able to have children now, legally!

Thank you, Matthew

]]> Comment on Economic Turmoil Fuels India’s Fertility Business by Stephanie Caballero http://www.extra-conceptions.com/infertility-coverage/economic-turmoil-fuels-indias-fertility-business/#comment-48 Stephanie Caballero Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:57:54 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=48#comment-48 Peter, are you referring to your state when you say India has much clearer legal guidelines? Recently, a baby born via surrogacy in India was stuck in legal limbo and could not leave the country because the parents had divorced before his birth. If that had happened in California, the father would have been able to take that child home with him. I do agree that for the most part the laws in India do seem very favorable, but California is very clear on its laws and gestational surrogacy. Peter, are you referring to your state when you say India has much clearer legal guidelines? Recently, a baby born via surrogacy in India was stuck in legal limbo and could not leave the country because the parents had divorced before his birth. If that had happened in California, the father would have been able to take that child home with him. I do agree that for the most part the laws in India do seem very favorable, but California is very clear on its laws and gestational surrogacy.

]]> Comment on Economic Turmoil Fuels India’s Fertility Business by Peter http://www.extra-conceptions.com/infertility-coverage/economic-turmoil-fuels-indias-fertility-business/#comment-46 Peter Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:37:50 +0000 http://www.extra-conceptions.com/?p=48#comment-46 It's true - we could never afford surrogacy in the U.S. But India, at half the price, and with much clearer legal guidelines, is the alternative we're pursuing. We just got back from a Christmas trip to Mumbai and have our fingers crossed hoping to be able to have our own children. It’s true - we could never afford surrogacy in the U.S. But India, at half the price, and with much clearer legal guidelines, is the alternative we’re pursuing. We just got back from a Christmas trip to Mumbai and have our fingers crossed hoping to be able to have our own children.

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