September 22, 2023
Zach & Leslie’s story: Becoming Parents through surrogacy & egg donation.
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. But for couples who experience infertility, sometimes it takes a village to create their family. Everyone involved has an important role to play, but no role is more special than that of the egg donors and surrogates who give selflessly of themselves to […]
September 7, 2023
Writing a letter to your donor
Writing a letter to your egg donor is a meaningful way to express your gratitude and establish a connection with her. Here are some tips to consider when crafting your letter: Let her get to know you: Share information about yourself and your story. Discuss your hobbies, career, and the importance of having a child. […]
August 3, 2023
Choosing the right egg donor for your family
Choosing the right egg donor for your family is indeed an important decision, and it can feel overwhelming with so many factors to consider. It can be helpful to create a “must-have” and a “would-be-nice-if” list to narrow down your options and find a donor who feels like a good fit for you. When making […]
July 6, 2023
What is AMH
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) is a hormone that can help assess a woman’s fertility and determine her ovarian reserve, which refers to the number of follicles developing in the ovary at a specific time. When it comes to choosing an egg donor, the expectations for AMH levels may differ from those of intended mothers undergoing IVF […]
June 29, 2023
Resources for LGBTQ+ Intended Parents
The number of LGBTQ+ families is growing rapidly in the United States. According to the LGBTQ Family Building Survey, published by Family Equality in 2019, 63% of LGBTQ Millennials (ages 18-35) are considering expanding their families, primarily through assisted reproductive technology, foster care and adoption. The journey to parenthood can be challenging for LGBTQ+ couples […]
June 16, 2023
Speaking Out For Third Party LGBTQ+ Services
Infertility affects millions of people worldwide, and thankfully, the taboo surrounding it is slowly fading away. It is no longer a secret that starting a family could involve more than just two individuals, and this is where fertility specialists such as Dr. Daniel Skora come in. Working as a reproductive endocrinologist at Fertility Specialists of […]
June 8, 2023
Finding a Fertility Clinic that works for You – LGBTQ+
Family building can be an emotionally draining, financially burdensome, and overall cumbersome process for individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community often face additional challenges when seeking care and exploring options. It is important for everyone to have access to a provider who doesn’t make assumptions but rather asks questions and genuinely understands the unique […]
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 […]
April 27, 2023
How the USDCC is Changing the Future for Families Created Through Donor Conception
Today (April 27th) marks International Donor Conception Awareness Day. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about families created through donor conception and, most importantly, the lived experiences of donor-conceived people (DCP). In recognition of this important day, Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions is honored to partner with the U.S. Donor Conceived Council (USDCC) to […]
April 6, 2023
A Parent’s Perspective on the Benefits of Having a Known Donor
To say I feel fortunate that my husband and I chose our donor would be an understatement. Because we opted for a known donor agreement, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know her, particularly over the past couple of years, and she is a lovely person. When we went through the egg donation […]
