I think we've decided to move on to a different donor. We had a few other options that may still be viable (some sibling vials from another family and the very slim possibility of an intrafamily adoption) but I really don't feel that we can wait much longer. I don't want more than five years between Ben and a sibling and, honestly, we're not getting any younger! I've given a lot of thought to just stopping but I really don't feel that our family is done yet.
Our next cycle will be right before Christmas with a test date of January 3. What a way to start the year!
It's funny, I remember how much we agonized over our original donor selections. When we finally landed on our current pick, he wasn't even our top pick! All of the others were sold out. This time it's much easier as I've asked the bank to suggest some donors that match our current one. Their top pick is the same as one I've been seriously considering. It looks like we have a winner!
While I'm sad that this potenial child won't be a full-sibling to Ben, I know that it really doesn't matter. He would be such an awesome big brother, regardless. I'm really hoping we can make this happen.
Sounds like you've made a decision you're ok with. Great!
Posted by: LutC | December 07, 2010 at 02:56 PM