Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

The Advantages of Frozen Donor Eggs

For many individuals, when using donor egg to conceive a child, the choice comes down to which type of donor egg should they use; fresh or frozen. Initially, when the process began (around 1984 1) only fresh eggs were used with donor egg IVF procedures. Eventually, frozen donor eggs became an option as well, but were used less frequently. That is, until 2013, when a newer, more effective way to preserve eggs became more widely used and accepted. The process, known as “vitrification,” helped to make frozen donor eggs a truly viable alternative to fresh donor eggs. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Put Your Mind at Ease If You're Worried Your Donor Egg-Conceived Baby Won’t Feel Like Your Own

“But what if the baby won’t feel like mine?” There it is, the number-one fear of potential parents considering using donor egg to create their families. Obviously, there’s nothing that can be said or done to magically dismiss this concern and make it disappear forever. However, there are a few things you might want to consider to help put this understandable doubt in perspective. Read the rest of this entry »

Family Spotlight: Meet Dads Burton Buffaloe and Dustin Smith

This month’s family spotlight focuses on an amazing donor egg conceived family. Dads — Burton and Dustin — are raising their twin kiddos in Raleigh, North Carolina. They use their platforms to shed light and awareness about the LGBTQ+ community, gay rights equality, and creating visibility. Follow along on their journey of raising their little Buffaloes. Read the rest of this entry »

Donor Egg Costs: Choosing The Right Plan For You

Infertility is difficult to contend with, but it’s made even more challenging by the often high-cost options needed to build your family, like adoption or IVF. Unfortunately, most treatments don’t qualify for insurance coverage in many states. Thankfully, frozen donor egg cycles are one of the more affordable options available for individuals unable to conceive with their own eggs. We have developed financial plans to get your fertility journey started on the right foot. Let’s start by reviewing why frozen donor eggs may be your best choice. Read the rest of this entry »

A Nurse’s Perspective on Donor Egg Treatment: Interview with Becca Murillo

Fertility problems may seem inconsequential to anyone who hasn’t experienced them. But for the 1-in-8 couples in the United States struggling to get pregnant, the physical, emotional, and financial strains that accompany infertility can be extremely challenging. For this reason, they must have an empowering team of professionals to guide them. Some of the most important members of a fertility treatment team are the nurses who help intended parents navigate the process. We’re proud to have Becca Murillo, a RN experienced in the infertility field, here to answer questions about infertility, donor eggs, and the role that nurses play. Read the rest of this entry »

PRIDE MONTH FAMILY SPOTLIGHT: MEET THE GROWING CLARK-SALLY FAMILY

We are so excited to continue the celebration of both Pride 2021 and our newest family spotlight, the Clark-Sally Family, from Madison, WI. David and Matt are girl dads to daughters Madden and Kate and are excitedly awaiting the arrival of their baby girl via donor egg this October. Their passion for representation and visibility within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond is palpable through their story and social feeds. You’ll fall in love with this family, just like we have! Read the rest of this entry »

PRIDE MONTH FAMILY SPOTLIGHT: MEET THE DADS BEHIND @TWODAPPERDADS

June is a special month for our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ+ community. For Pride 2021, we celebrate and spotlight stories of families that are created with love and, in many cases, frozen donor egg, just like the dads behind @twodapperdads. We had a chance to catch up with this amazing donor egg family. Meet Justin and Chris Michael, and little guy, Elijah hailing from St. Louis, MO! Read the rest of this entry »

Moving from IVF to Frozen Donor Eggs: What to Expect

Moving from IVF to Frozen Donor Eggs: What to Expect For many experiencing infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is often treated as the ‘go-to’ solution to get pregnant. Unfortunately, while some families find success with this option, it doesn’t always work. There’s nothing more disheartening than putting all of your hopes, expectations, and optimism into a process, only to have it fail. Whether you suffer a heartbreaking miscarriage or don’t have a positive result at all, it can leave you feeling broken and wondering about your other options. Read the rest of this entry »

Will I Regret Using Donor Eggs? (Answer: Absolutely Not!)

What happens when your pregnancy test finally smiles back at you, and you receive the positive results you’ve been hoping for? If you use donor eggs to conceive, are you afraid you’ll regret your decision to use them afterwards? It’s easy to see why someone might fear the unknown when using an egg donor. Thankfully, the benefits of egg donation far outweigh any potential feelings of doubt and uncertainty you initially might have. There are many great reasons why regret should be the last thing on your mind after you conceive with donor eggs. Read the rest of this entry »

Feeling the Holiday Blues? How to Become a Parent with Donor Eggs in 2021

As stockings are hung and lights are placed, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season tend to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Everyone, that is, except for individuals and couples trying to have a baby. For any person struggling with infertility, holidays can be one more reminder of what you don’t have and the dreams you long to fulfill. It’s hard to get into the holly-jolly state of mind when all you really want is a positive sign on your pregnancy test. Read the rest of this entry »