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[quote=Anonymous]13:40 back again, OP.

In terms of other testing, we did some pretty extensive blood analysis once DW saw Dr. Braverman. We use a known donor so we were able to get blood from him to look at deeper compatibility issues (there were a couple, and Braverman and Dr. Vidali, the doctor who did DW's lap, think we should seriously considering using another donor's sperm, though that presents us with a lot of complex issues). Unless you want to go down the rabbit hole that is reproductive immunology, you might be at the end of your rope as far as genetic testing goes, but others may be able to correct me and/or have other thoughts.

You're right - it's awful to have some many shitty options in front of you. I say this not to be patronizing (because when people say this to me it often comes off that way and because we're in a very similar situation), but I really do try to find peace and joy in our one child. He is spirited and beautiful and just the center of our world - which is, I'm sure, how you feel about your child. The irony of it all is that we find ourselves saying - almost daily - God, I really want a sibling for him.

Just this weekend DW and I decided that we'll give it another 5 years or until we run out of money as we try for a second. If we don't have success having another child, we'll sell our huge house in suburbia (which we bought when she was between m/c #2 and #3 and which we bought in anticipation of having more children) and move overseas to live a different kind of life with our one child. So, having an idea of how far you're willing to go might be helpful (although that too can change).

OP, I'll be thinking of you. Seriously. Sending so much good energy your way, and peace so that you might find a way to move forward.[/quote]

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