The problem with my problem, is that people can find it hard it talk about it. I have male infertility. I have never, and will never be embarrassed, nor do I feel emasculated by what little sperm I have left, even if the few that don’t look like John Merrick and don’t drown, all but [...]
Ah I remember it well… I am in the doctor’s surgery, anxiety creeping up on me. My palms become tacky with sweat. This was to be the day I find out if my balls work. Waiting at any medical facility (even just for a check-up) is bad enough, but throw in the question of fertility, [...]
First let me apologise, but this headline wrote itself; I simply couldn’t resist. Indeed, this is my account of another sperm sample test that I had to produce, however, let me put things in perspective. The home test was to our fertility experience, what the Johnstone Paint Trophy is to football. This second test… this [...]
Denial is a luxury few people can afford, but, I was content; simply ignoring my misgivings seemed somewhat more palatable than facing the music, and by god, did I not like the tune. However, two years is long time to wait for nothing to happen, the boys downstairs had seemingly taken a leave of absence, [...]
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UK adoption process: What happens at matching panel?
Matching panel is similar to adoption panel. It is the part of the process where the panel decide if you are a decent match with the child that has potentially been linked with you. A lot of the information in this post will be similar to my adoption panel post so there will be a [...]
UK adoption process: What happens at adoption panel?
It is difficult to explain exactly what will happen at your adoption panel, but I will start by saying that at the time of our hearing approximately 95% of cases were approved. That being said, it doesn’t make you any less nervous. The adoption panel is a big step in the adoption process, and a [...]
Interview with an adoptive mother – Part 3
The concluding part of the interview with our adoptive mother looks at how to tackle the topic of adoption with your children, and some great advice for anyone looking at starting the adoption process within the UK. How did you first address/discuss adoption with your children? This applies to my youngest child. I believe in [...]
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