Community Posts, Tips & Support on Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

Not for myself but a family member who is in a very difficult spot! It’s a bit complicated, but as a general thing, in the case of a separation, if the parent who is the main carer being the SAHP take the kids to move out, can the other parent accuse them of kidnapping? In this case, in case there are 2 mums, the SA...

Is anybody on the fence about having a second child? Like I know I want it but I am worried that I won’t physically and emotionally cope.

And here again, a question about having a second child or not. We have no village and both my husband and I work full time in very stressful environments. I am scared to death as I found both pregnancy and breastfeeding / newborn phase the most difficult times in my life. Returning to work was also a nightmare, I ...

Hi. My husband and I have a 20 month old and have decided not to have more children of our own. That said, we absolutely love the idea of adding another child to the family through adoption. We know the process can take a long time, but any advice on when to start the process? We were hoping if we would start soon, ...

Hi, I’ve been told so many different things (by different nurses and consultants) about sex before an FET. Mine is scheduled in two weeks. Just wondering what advice other people have been given? Thanks! X

I know you are supposed to stay calm around the FET but I can’t stop fighting with my partner and I feel my blood pressure rising! Then I get extra stressed because I know I should be calm. Does anyone have advice? Did people have success after having intense stress around transfer?

Anybody else kind of feeling like they’re “one and done?” Obviously I have to start by saying “never say never” but ultimately I just think I’m leaning towards just sticking to my daughter being an only.. I don’t know what it is, I just think I’d be a better mum to one child, I think of the holidays we’d be able...

My son was born in April and my mother is controlling how I raise my son and I don't know how to tell her I really don't need her help unless I ask for it what should I do?

Right mummies, help a girl out my daughter is 2 months old. Now her dad is demanding to have her alone. I don’t feel comfortable in doing so. What is everyone’s views and opinions. With my other two children they were never away from me as babies.

If so how much are you getting? I’ve tried in the last week and got 4 full syringes so far. I just don’t know how much people get in total, do I keep going or is that enough?

How much progesterone support have you taken for your transfers please? Have you taken both lubion and cyclogest?

Has anyone ever left their LO with grandparents for 3 nights? I’ve never left my LG that long but will be in 2 weeks time Feeling anxious 😫

Hi ladies started the FET process. Can you give me all your tips? Food? Exercise? Before and after transfer Anything I should be aware of through the process? Thanks x

FTM here and started to attempt hand expressing last night and this morning. Nothing is coming out yet. How long does it usually take for it to start working? I am so worried I'm not going to have anything 😞

Please share your tips on how you carry on ! My son just turned 3. 3 years ++ of keeping it up just for my son to live well and in a safe environment (went through domestic violence, moved out 4 times, financial struggles, no family, friends too far .... Etc etc.... now that I finally settling in our house I feel ...

Sometimes I wish I had just told everyone I got pregnant by a one night stand. I’m 7 months pregnant and I get so many questions about the donor and to see pictures of him. I have made the decision not to share much about his race, background, or photos. One to respect his privacy but more importantly (for me) to k...

My baby dad wants to be on the birth certificate but I told him no and I wasn’t putting his name on there. I’m just scared to do it I don’t know why. But my friends are telling me I’m wrong and I should add him so he can be 100% involved in his child’s life. Even though I told him he can be there for the child all h...

I would really appreciate if somebody with experience could give me some hope. My LG prefers her Dad over me and it is really upsetting. Today at her first day of nursery we both went to collect her and she gave me a completely blank look but when her Dad entered she gave him a smile and wanted him to hold her. I w...

So for as long as I can remember I’ve only ever wanted one child, to the point that I got my implant refitted a couple of weeks after giving birth and I’ve sold/given away all the baby stuff we had. My LO is nearly 2 1/2 but lately I’ve been feeling really selfish for not giving her a sibling. Both my other half an...

Has anyone done any kit days with work yet? If so was it a full working day or just meetings/training?