Let me start this post by thanking everyone for their support. As some of you know I have a twin sister named Debbie. She just got engaged and is graduating from college in May. She has offered to put her life on hold and be our egg donor.
Since our doctor feels we have an egg quality issue (and since we didn't qualify for Shared Risk) my husband and I are extremely hesitant to put ourselves through another unsuccessful IVF attempt. We could move on to anonymous donor but we also are not ready to move on to that just yet. And since God has blessed me with a twin sister we feel that this might be the only way for us to have our biological child (same DNA). Gratefully Debbie has had a normal medical history, which gives me so much hope that this will work!
I can't tell you how weird it feels to know that I will have to not only watch her go through what I went through but I get to give her the injections! I guess I will get to see what my husband went through watching me (although I poked myself!)
We still have to do the testing, figure out how we are going to finance this and all that; but this feels like the right step. And can't believe that this is actually happening. We still might get "our" baby after all.
Part of me is still really sad that it won't be me doing all this. And I feel so guilty to put my sis through it as well; but mostly I feel so proud of her and so grateful that she would do this no questions asked.
Love you Sis!
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WOW--that's amazing! I wish you all the best and will keep my fingers crossed that this is it for you guys!
That is so amazing!! I'm praying that this works out for yall!! You deserve to hold your baby in your arms:)
What awesome blessing your sister is! How sweet of her to do this for you! I am super sorry though that this is the route you must take. I did infertility a long time and ultimately decided to do adoption over IVF, I will always wonder though what could have been. I am happy you got the chance and will get another chance to try again. (((hugs)))
Your sister is so generous to do this. I know she knows how much it means to you! What a blessing for you and Sean. I'm sure Debbie is proud that she can give such a special gift to you both. I'm thinking about you guys and praying for you!
I am in tears as I read this, what a beautiful gift from your sister and what a spectacular display of a sister's love. Im so happy for you!
Wow, that is so incredibly amazing of her to do that! I hope you have twin babies that care for each other as much as you two do.
wow, that is so awesome. your sister is an amazing woman. i really hope this works out for you!
I don't even know what to say, I am total shock over Debbie's huge gift. You truly are a lucky girl to have such a wonderful sister. Debbie you rock!
Dianne, I left you something on my blog;)
Wow, you really have a wonderful, amazing sister! You guys are so lucky to have each other!! Know that you, Sean and your sis are in Jason and I's prayers! We were both so sad to hear about the IVF, and are keeping our fingers crossed that all the tests and everything go well!
that is simply amazing. my sister offered me her eggs or womb if i needed them. arent sister the best? and a twin, wow. im so excited for you!
OMG that is amazing! My sister has offered to do this for me as well. Just shows that hugebond thhere is between sisters. GL!!
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