Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

Why You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal (Even if You Really Don’t Want To)

It’s November, Thanksgiving is upon us, and gratitude is the word of the day. But when you’re struggling to conceive , it can be hard to summon much thankfulness at all. Learn why gratitude is still worth exploring, and about the concrete benefits it can have on your health: body, mind and spirit. Read the rest of this entry »

5 Reasons You Don’t Have to Be Scared to Use Donor Egg Bank USA™

October can be a pretty scary month: your neighborhood is covered in spooky decor, horror movies are everywhere, and don’t even get us started on those cackling witch dolls at grocery stores! Plus, when you’re struggling to conceive or facing the challenge of infertility, seeing children in adorable costumes parading around your neighborhood and social media feed can take an emotional toll. If you’re feeling triggered, remember that it’s okay to log out during challenging times and take a beat for yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for Support on Your Path to Parenthood? Our Client Services Team Is Here to Answer the Call

One of the things that sets Donor Egg Bank USA™ apart is the incredible support we’re able to offer our prospective parents. That’s thanks to our team of dedicated client services professionals. We asked our Director of Client Services, Monica Parsons, to share with us a little bit more about what she and her team do. Read the rest of this entry »

My Favorite Donor Is Also a Carrier for a Genetic Condition. Now What?

At Donor Egg Bank USA™ we use extensive screening to help qualify our diverse selection of egg donors. That includes a genetic test, called expanded carrier screening, to help determine if a donor is a carrier for one or more of at least 100 different genetic conditions. Let’s take a closer look at exactly what that information means and how it can help inform you as you search for your ideally matched egg donor. Read the rest of this entry »

Two Dads. Whose DNA? Deciding Which Partner’s Sperm to Use With Frozen Donor Egg

Every gay male couple using frozen donor egg to grow their family has an important decision to make: which parent will share his DNA with their donor-conceived baby. This month, as we celebrate Pride, we’d like to recognize these dads and offer some helpful guidance as they decide whose sperm will be provided when the time comes. Read the rest of this entry »

Leading The Next Chapter of Donor Egg Bank USA

For those I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting during my 15 years working in fertility, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mike Large, and I’m thrilled to be leading the next chapter of Donor Egg Bank USA! Read the rest of this entry »

Looking at Mother’s Day … and Motherhood in a Whole New Way

According to the National Retail Foundation, each year, consumers spend more than $20 billion on Mother’s Day. While that figure is staggering, it probably isn’t that surprising when you consider all the commercialization and promotion (just think of all the brunch planning, alone!) that surrounds the day. And if you’re someone who is struggling to become a mother, you are undoubtedly painfully aware of everything that’s associated with this one tiny day on the calendar. It can be very tempting to connect your value with this day; to think you only matter if you’re a mother. However, do you know how this whole celebration began, with what intentions, and by whom? The answers to these questions could be just enough to make you reconsider the day, and (hopefully) its effect on you. Read the rest of this entry »

5 Key Things That Helped Me Make the Decision to Use Donor Eggs

If you are approaching the decision of using donor eggs to conceive, I’m guessing, up until now, you had a very vivid picture in your head of what your family would look like. And now it probably feels like that dream has died. You are likely feeling sad, angry, alone, confused, scared - as I was when I first approached this path. Of course you are, though - not having control over one of the most important things in your life is really, really freakin’ scary. It’s not only a feeling of losing something, it’s feeling completely debilitated about not knowing what the future holds. Read the rest of this entry »

Speak Up. Speak Out. Finding Your Voice During National Infertility Awareness Week®.

In 1989, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, founded National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW). This year’s theme, “Find Your Voice,” seeks to empower those affected by infertility and encourages them to change the conversation around the issue. At Donor Egg Bank USA™ we are here to support you (especially during this week) as you Speak Up and Speak Out about infertility. That may mean becoming a local (or even national) advocate, or just being an informed voice among your friends and family. Because we can’t find the solutions without starting the conversations. Read the rest of this entry »

Harness Your Power With Frozen Donor Egg: Celebrating International Women’s Day

At Donor Egg Bank USA™, we celebrate women 365 days a year —especially on March 8th, International Women’s Day. Learn more about the unique and amazing power of women and the ways in which we are helping to empower so many even further on their paths toward parenthood. Read the rest of this entry »