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Congrats on your 16 week ultrasound! Are you going to find out the gender? I did the Maternit21 test at 10 weeks, I was anxious. So I knew I was having a boy for most of my pregnancy.
I wonder if the parents of these donors know about all these biological grandchildren out there. Imagine 13426's parents knowing about the fleet of boys. That must be hard to conceptualize.
I can't wait to see what my baby looks like. I'm thinking maybe like my mother, since the donor and she share the same coloring and facial features, tall height, thin, athletic build etc. We will see.
Frankly, I'm so shocked this has worked, it is hard to imagine. I told work since I'm definitely showing.
One of the reasons I chose 13426 was because his family medical records were so thorough that it seemed like he must've asked his parents for some of the info. So I like to imagine they know. But still you're right, it must be hard to imagine all those grandchildren they'll never know.
I spent my whole pregnancy and delivery I disbelief that it really worked. And even now, looking at this awesome little man I can't believe I actually made it through and delivered a healthy baby boy! I know how you feel. I hope you can enjoy some of your pregnancy and not spend it waiting for the other shoe to drop like I did. You're getting so close to viability!
I hope you have a great shower! I found registering overwhelming. So many things! I haven't used half of them.
Do you have a feeling about what you're having?
Yes, I really wish I had a husband to help out. It is hard to even buckle shoes and I'm not supposed to lift anything so I have a friend helping me with the laundry and groceries.
Everyone has been extremely supportive at work and telling me that I will be a great mom and that I 100% am doing the right thing by having a baby on my own. You never know how people will react so I'm pleasantly surprised to get all the supportive words.
I live in a small town in the midwest and I gave birth in an even smaller one and I was very pleasantly surprised with how supportive everyone was with my using a sperm donor. Several of the nurses said they thought it was a great idea and asked lots of questions.
I'm sure you'll be a great mom! Not gonna lie, the first few weeks are HARD. Especially if you're breastfeeding, but wow, it's also so great and my heart just grows bigger every day. You're going to love it!
I definitely feel like it is getting towards the end. It is hard to move around that much and get up from seated positions and because I am so swollen my tendons in my wrist and ankle are really swollen and painful.
I have friends helping me clean, do laundry and get groceries because I am feeling my limitations physically, that's for sure. It is very difficult to be 8 or 9 months pregnant and on your own. Thank goodness for my dear friends.
Three years ago I could say I never heard of someone I know personally using a sperm donor, but now I know one couple who are a same sex couple that used a sperm donor and have two kids and I know a woman who is a good friend, who is straight and single like me who is due in November by a sperm donor. I'm glad that I have two different sets of friends that my baby will be around their children so my baby won't feel like he/she is the only one in the universe who was fathered my a sperm donor. My close friends and family know I used a sperm donor but all I said to my work colleagues was that I am a single mother by choice, that this was planned and the father will not be involved. I just feel like my child's parentage is his/her business and not for the gossip mill.
I feel the same way about my son's parentage. The saddest part for me was leaving the "Father" section blank on his birth certificate, but oh well.
Anyway, can't wait to hear what you have!