October 19, 2023
Egg Donation by the Numbers
How many eggs can we expect to get from a donor? This is often one of the first questions intended parents (IPs) ask when choosing to build their family through egg donation. It is closely followed by: Will we get to keep all of the eggs? In short, IPs typically end up with an average […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 20, 2021
Braving Infertility Together
Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, Braving Infertility Together is a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to normalize the infertility process by providing experienced-based support, encouragement, and education. The organization was born from a group of local women who connected via an online search for infertility support and decided to meet in person for brunch. […]
December 19, 2019
Our Christmas Wish
The holidays have not always been our favorite time of the year, especially while trying to conceive. Being obligated to spend time with family & friends who you know are going to be asking questions… The same questions you keep asking yourself… When will I become pregnant?! When are you guys having children? You have […]
August 15, 2019
Tips When Creating Your Egg Donor Profile
Your Egg Donor Profile is the very first glimpse Intended Parents will have of you. This is the reason why it is important to create a profile that is both honest and engaging. Aside from making a good impression, how well you present yourself on your profile will be the first connection you will share […]
August 12, 2019
Egg Donation- Worth The Wait?
Becoming an egg donor is not as easy as it sounds. Many are surprised that it demands so much time, commitment, and flexibility. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming- filling out and updating your egg donor profile, and providing extensive personal and family information. There is paperwork to sign, and medical and psychological tests to […]
