Cleopatra
October 13th, 2013, 07:31 AM
Hi all. This is my first post on this site and am a little nervous.
I'm 36, live in regional QLD and have 3 boys. My youngest is now 2.5 yrs old. All were conceived naturally and in either the first or second cycle trying so we've been very lucky. My husband and I have now decided to put everything on the line and try IVF/PGD for a DD. My longing for a girl is so strong I will pretty much do anything to get her. Conceiving naturally is the only non option. This is my very very last shot now and I just know I would conceive another boy the old fashioned way.
I was considering Thailand because it is cheaper and closer. The more I read though, the more failures and lost dreams I discover. :broken: The money to do this is everything we have and I just can't bare that thought.
I have read that 'if you ask the right questions' this can be done in Australia. My middle child has special and medical needs. He has a complex heart condition which is apparent mainly in boys at a 70/30 ratio. He has had 5 heart surgeries. It is not known to be genetic, however we do have increased risks of having another heart child after the first one. He also has a diagnosis of autism. Is there any hope or way of having IVF/PGD in Australia?
I know it's probably been done a million times around here but please throw all of your experiences at me. Where do I start?
Thank you all.
P.S What is the Dream Membership all about, how do I join and how much does it cost? Thanks!!
I'm 36, live in regional QLD and have 3 boys. My youngest is now 2.5 yrs old. All were conceived naturally and in either the first or second cycle trying so we've been very lucky. My husband and I have now decided to put everything on the line and try IVF/PGD for a DD. My longing for a girl is so strong I will pretty much do anything to get her. Conceiving naturally is the only non option. This is my very very last shot now and I just know I would conceive another boy the old fashioned way.
I was considering Thailand because it is cheaper and closer. The more I read though, the more failures and lost dreams I discover. :broken: The money to do this is everything we have and I just can't bare that thought.
I have read that 'if you ask the right questions' this can be done in Australia. My middle child has special and medical needs. He has a complex heart condition which is apparent mainly in boys at a 70/30 ratio. He has had 5 heart surgeries. It is not known to be genetic, however we do have increased risks of having another heart child after the first one. He also has a diagnosis of autism. Is there any hope or way of having IVF/PGD in Australia?
I know it's probably been done a million times around here but please throw all of your experiences at me. Where do I start?
Thank you all.
P.S What is the Dream Membership all about, how do I join and how much does it cost? Thanks!!