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  Is This Normal? The Complex Emotions Behind Infertility

  While you wish it to be different, the infertility process can quickly take over and become your “new normal.” As I underwent treatment, I remember questioning who I was becoming and changing into as a result of my infertility. I had many thoughts that I wasn’t proud of, and I was too scared to admit my guilty thoughts to anyone. Read the rest of this entry »
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  What to Choose: Open Release vs. Anonymous Donors

  You’re searching the database and land on a donor you really like – she played your favorite sport as a child and her eyes remind you of your mother’s. Then you notice she is listed as an “open release donor” and your mind races – What does this mean? What am I signing up for if I choose this donor? Will the donor have access to my child’s information? Let’s explore some common questions about anonymous and open release egg donation so you can choose the best option for your family. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Don't Just Survive the Holidays... Thrive!

  Holidays can stir up mixed emotions for men and women experiencing infertility. Here are 6 reminders to help you make this year's holiday season the merriest and brightest ever! Read the rest of this entry »
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  My Aging Eggs: How the Secrecy of Egg Donation Impacted my Pregnancy

  I recently read an article that highlighted the taboos associated with using donor eggs. In general, egg donation is still “hidden” and many couples wrestle with deciding if they will tell their offspring, let alone tell their friends and relatives. As I read this article, I thought back to my days of blissful, successful pregnancy, and I began to reflect on how the “hidden” portion of egg donation really impacted me. Read the rest of this entry »
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  The Sisterhood

  The sisterhood is the special community of women who have endured the heartbreak of not having a genetic baby of their own. At the end of the day, how much does the "my own" really matter? Read the rest of this entry »
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  Becoming a Dad through Donor Egg Bank USA

  Working side by side with clients in their journey to parenthood is one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve experienced in my career. I work with diverse clientele on a daily basis; who make up different ethnic backgrounds and cultures from around... Read the rest of this entry »
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  7 Lessons I Learned about Infertility after Donor Egg, Adoption and IVF

  It took 10 years to get there, but Heidi Hayes now has the family she dreamed of. Here are seven lessons she learned along the way. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Understanding Late Term Pregnancy Loss

  As a woman’s eggs and uterus age, the risk of late term pregnancy loss due to chromosomal abnormalities increases. Other factors such as paternal and maternal age, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption can also contribute to pregnancy loss. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Sonia Kruger and Marcia Cross, We Salute You

  Sonia Kruger and Marcia Cross have been open about their experiences with infertility. With their contribution to the community, donor egg will gain its public voice. Read the rest of this entry »
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  7 Fears Patients Have About Donor Egg

  A fertility counselor shares the common fears that patients have about using donor egg to have a baby. Read the rest of this entry »

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