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May 3, 2023
Our Happy Ever After
After unsuccessfully getting pregnant naturally, my wife and I had three unsuccessful IUIs. It didn’t work out and we are both in our 40’s and felt like time was running out. We planned and then executed the search for an egg donor. We deliberated for many days attempting to find the best match. Our goal […]
December 22, 2022
Planning for the Future
The Donor Sibling Registry (DSR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg, or embryo donation who are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they (or their children) share genetic ties. The DSR has more than 75,000 members worldwide and has facilitated thousands of connections […]
November 24, 2022
Staying Fit While Pregnant
Pregnancy does not mean you have to be stagnant and inactive for the entire 9 months. Being pregnant gives more reason for you to be active and moving, fit and healthy in preparation for that big day when labor pains start shooting in. The big challenge here is finding the right routine, food, exercise, and […]
November 10, 2022
Christine & James’ Story: Finding Joy After Infertility
Christine and James didn’t have an easy road to becoming parents. Shortly after they were married, a blood test revealed that Christine had a very low AMH (anti-müllerian hormone) – an indicator of diminished ovarian reserve – and they were referred to a fertility specialist. “The doctor guided us to do intrauterine insemination (IUI) to […]
October 27, 2022
Egg Donation Timeline
Welcome! You are either thinking about egg donation or you are embarking on your journey! We know that it can be overwhelming with all of the calendars, appointments and steps so we wanted to help guide you with this timeline. Of course, you have your personal care coordinator and our team that will also be […]
August 8, 2022
Risks of Egg Donation
Egg Donation programs are great for many different types of families. According to Resolve.com, about 12% of married women have difficulty getting pregnant. This is roughly 1 in 8 couples. Because of this, many are turning to egg donation to grow their families. This is rewarding for egg donors as they get the opportunity to help […]
July 28, 2022
Our Path to Parenthood
Like many people trying to have a baby in their early 40s, our journey involved some unexpected twists and turns. We went through multiple IUI and IVF cycles and unsuccessful attempts with multiple egg donors. At our doctor’s recommendation, we ultimately decided to fertilize half of our donor eggs with our own sperm and half […]
June 24, 2022
Things to Look for When Choosing an Egg Donation Agency
Choosing an Egg Donation Agency is a big decision that should be made with confidence due to the nature of the decision. There are several ways to go about choosing which agency is best for you. Some Intended Parents choose based on the agency’s location, cost, and recommendations from friends, family, or even their doctor. […]
June 2, 2022
10 Children’s Books for Families With Same-Sex Parents
Over the years, we have matched many same-sex couples with compatible egg donors and surrogates to create their happy families. In honor of Pride Month, we want to celebrate these families and continue to support them on their parenting journey by providing helpful resources. In this article, we share several book recommendations for families with […]
March 24, 2022
What To Look For In An Agency
Choosing an Egg Donation Agency is a big decision that should be made with confidence due to the nature of the decision. There are several ways to go about choosing which agency is best for you. Some Intended Parents choose based on the agency’s location, cost, recommendations from friends, family or even their doctor. Some […]