Young lesbian couple thinking about motherhood

[nurse86]

I wasn't aware that the laws were changing so soon in Victoria, thats great news. For financial reasons, it would obviously be great if we could concieve using doner sperm at home, but if we had to I guess our next option would be IVF in somewhere like NSW, that allows same sex couples to use fertility services.

Im very happy that the laws re: non-birth mother's name being on birth certificate is changing; thats fantastic news

So if you dont mind me asking, how old are u and ur partner, and how long have u been together? Is this ur first pregnancy? was it difficult to concieve? Sorry bout all the questions, just keen on getting info on how others have concieved etc.....

[Chippy]

My DP and I are 29 (me) and 27(DP). Our friends think we're really young to be having a baby but we've been together for 7 years and definitely think we're ready. We've realised that we're not going to be able to buy the kind of house we want (inner city, melb) in the next 5 years so we've come to terms to being renters for the intermediate future. I also don't think that money and mortgages have any bearing on the kind of parents you're capable of being.

We conceived with donor sperm after 6 cycles which we did over 9 months. At the time it felt like an eternity but realistically, we were perfectly average.

BTW - IVF isn't the default for lesbian conception unless you have recognised fertility issues. You'll likely try several rounds of IUI first which is much less traumatic and expensive.

Good luck with your decision.

[mye01]

i hope one day society will no longer question the capability of gay parents. i believe gay couples should be given equal rights as normal couples have..goodluck to all