First time- how many vials do we buy?

WhatchuwantWhatchuwant Posts: 2
in Ask California Cryobank
We're getting close to making a decision, just now looked on these boards and it seems like people buy numerous vials at a time. What's the recommended number for a first timer? I'm assuming the price on the profile is for one vial, correct? Is this something I should discuss with my doctor or is this more a personal/ financial decision?

Any advice greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

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  • jalajala Posts: 142
    This is strictly my opinion but I would get at least 5 so you get the free year of storage. If finances allow you 10 get them and get 3 years free storage! My partner and I purchase 6 vials (used to be 6 for a free year) and later that day decided we should buy another 6 since we want 3 kids and want them all to have the same donor. When we went back online he was completely sold out and retired from the program. We were lucky enough to conceive #1 on the 2nd try and are hoping we will have the same luck for #2 but are constantly searching for more vials. We have found another mom who used our donor that sold us 2 more but there are several moms in our group who are still searching for more and there is none. I would speak to your doctor though because I have heard some will only do back to back inseminations which would mean you are using 2 everytime you try. (I personally feel this is a waste but there are many who have gotten pregnant this way and swear by it) Good luck and lots of baby dust.
  • cryo-admincryo-admin Posts: 4,538
    Hi What -

    The first thing to consider is how important your first donor choice is to you. National averages are around four cycles per successful pregnancy, so if you don't purchase enough vials you risk your donor not being available for future cycles. If you are ok with changing donors down the line, you can be more flexible in your initial purchase.

    More importantly, if you are even remotely considering having more than one child, you absolutely want to be sure to plan ahead. Two years from now when you are ready to try for #2, chances are your donor will be sold out. We have a lot of clients anxiously looking for sibling vials because their donor is sold out.

    You can always sell back any vials you don't use; and as Jala pointed out, we will store them for you for free. Check out Family Today and Family Tomorrow here on the website for more details.

    Good luck,

    Scott
    CCB
  • sea1913sea1913 Posts: 26
    Hi Scott,

    Just checking, but are you recommending buying at least 8 vials (minimum), if I want two children from the same donor?

    Thanks!
  • cryo-admincryo-admin Posts: 4,538
    Hi sea -

    Sorry to take so long getting back to you. Your post slipped past me and got burried.

    If you are plannng on having two children, I highly recommend our Family Today program which provides 3 years of free storage with the purchase of 10 vials.

    Remember, by the time you are ready for number 2, odds are your donor will be sold old. If you purchase the 10 and don't need them all, you can always sell back any vials that have not left our facility.

    Good luck!

    Scott
    CCB
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