13. Elisabeth's story. Importing Donor Eggs from Barbados to Australia

06/14/23 • 26 min

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In this episode, I had a delightful conversation with Elisabeth, a French woman originally from Paris who has been living in Australia for the past 18 years. Her story revolves around her remarkable journey towards motherhood. At the age of 40, Elisabeth met her husband, and since then, they have been trying to conceive a child.

Initially, they attempted a natural method for three months, but when it proved unsuccessful, they decided to seek help from a fertility clinic. Elisabeth and her husband explored various options and underwent fertility treatments, such as taking supplements and undergoing cycles of assisted reproductive techniques like IVF and Creighton model. Unfortunately, these attempts did not result in a successful pregnancy.

After experiencing multiple disappointments, Elisabeth's husband suggested considering the possibility of using a donor egg. Intrigued by this idea, they actively researched and sought out a donor of Elisabeth's ethnic background, which is French Caribbean. They faced challenges in finding a suitable donor with the same ethnicity, and their search extended for several months.

During their search, they sought advice from a Facebook group where someone recommended a clinic in Barbados. Intrigued by this suggestion, Elisabeth contacted the clinic and was impressed by the coordinator's assurance that they could assist in finding a donor promptly. They found her a donor right away.

However, importing eggs from Barbados to Australia added an additional challenge to their journey, particularly due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

“So the donor did the cycle for us in March. And 19 eggs were frozen for us and those eggs were imported to Australia.”

Listen to this episode to delve deeper into Elisabeth's incredible journey towards motherhood. Gain insights into her challenges, triumphs, and the twists and turns she encountered along the way. You won't want to miss out on this captivating story. Tune in now to hear Elisabeth's inspiring narrative.

Resources:

Barbados Fertility Centre: https://barbadosivf.com/

RTC: https://www.rtc.org.au/donor-assisted-conception/

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However, importing eggs from Barbados to Australia added an additional challenge to their journey, particularly due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

“So the donor did the cycle for us in March. And 19 eggs were frozen for us and those eggs were imported to Australia.”

Resources:

Barbados Fertility Centre: https://barbadosivf.com/

RTC: https://www.rtc.org.au/donor-assisted-conception/

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12. Megan's story - Premature Ovarian Failure and secondary infertility

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I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure/inefficiency at 30. Proceeded to do four IVF cycles with my own eggs and failed to get pregnant. Did one donor egg cycle with an anonymous donor with a fresh cycle and transfer was successful. Our son is now 4. We did try for a sibling and did 4 additional DE cycles with no results.

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14. SMBC Journey to Motherhood via Spain - Alison

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In this episode, I shared a heartfelt and candid conversation with Alison, a teacher from Hong Kong who wanted to have her own baby at the age of 40. She shared her personal journey of trying to conceive and the challenges she faced along the way.

Alison initially hesitated to pursue the option of donor eggs and spent a significant amount of money on IVF. Her body did not respond well to hormones and regular IVF treatments. She then attempted donor egg treatment in Thailand, but felt scammed by an unqualified doctor, which led her to experience feelings of despair. She later went to Greece and underwent three successful transfers, but unfortunately miscarried.

During her journey to becoming a mother, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Hong Kong went into lockdown, preventing her from leaving the country. Adding to her hardships, she discovered one day that her husband had left her, forcing her to choose between the baby or her marriage. Despite the disappointment of failed attempts and the emotional toll it took, Alison expressed her unwavering determination to have a baby.

After enduring six rounds of IVF, including four cycles with donor eggs, she finally succeeded in her seventh attempt and joyfully welcomed her long-awaited and deeply cherished child into the world.

However, after conceiving, she received a call from her best friend, who wanted to end their relationship because she believed Alison would become needy due to her pregnancy. Along her journey, she lost both her husband and her best friend. Nevertheless, she found support from numerous people, including old friends and a group of supporters.

"Basically, love and support have come from the strangest places because everything that should have supported me didn't, and all these unexpected people have provided support. So, yeah, it's been quite beautiful."

Don't miss Alison's remarkable story of resilience and hope as she shares her experiences with fertility astrology, the challenges she faced, and the unexpected sources of love and support she found. This episode is a powerful reminder to keep an open mind when dealing with infertility challenges. Listen now for inspiration and to witness the joy of welcoming her long-awaited child into the world.

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