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Egg Donation in Kansas City: What is the first step for intended parents?

When a woman or couples first hear the recommendation from their physician that using an egg donor to build and grow their family is an option they should consider, knowing where to start is the first thought many people have.  Although there are many important steps in the process, the first important step is allowing time to understand all of the emotions that come along with hearing those words.

It is normal to feel a variety of difficult emotions, and one of those feelings is grief.  Most women and couples don’t understand that grieving the loss of having a genetic child is something that all people feel when they learn that using their own eggs (or sperm) is not a viable option.  It is a loss to the individual, but also to the couple, as a husband and wife must grieve together that their combined genetics to have a child is not the path to parenthood for them.

The time that it takes for an individual or couple to grieve so they can move forward is extremely variable.  It can take a few weeks, a few months, and sometimes even longer.  Counseling can be very helpful while going through this stage of the process. You will know when you are ready to move forward.  Maybe you will decide using an egg donor is not the right option for you.  There are other ways to build and grow your family so take the time you need to figure out which option is best for you.

For more information about using egg donation to build and grow your family, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Kansas City Egg Donor Shares Her Story

My hope in sharing some of my thoughts and feelings about my journey as a first- time egg donor is to help others know what an amazing experience helping others build and grow their family can be!

I thought about being an egg donor for quite some time and what initially gave me the idea to help others is such a special way was a conversation with my husband. We knew friends and family members struggling with infertility and saw their heartbreak first hand. How could we not consider this opportunity to give such a special gift?

I have two amazing children of my own and know the joys of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.  My heart breaks knowing there are so many good people that want to experience these same joys but can’t because of infertility.  It only makes sense to me to donate my eggs, that I will not use myself, to give others a chance they would not otherwise have to be parents.

Working with Pathways To Parenthood made my egg donation process easy and stress-free.  I knew what to expect and they were always available to answer my questions and address my needs.

The whole experience of being an egg donor for a loving couple that wanted a baby was more fulfilling than I imagined.  I feel lucky to have been a part of such a special process for my recipient family.  I plan to donate again and look forward to helping another family realize their dream of becoming parents.

Pathways To Parenthood Donor # 72488

Using An Experienced Egg Donor In Kansas City: Is It A Better Choice?

When selecting your egg donor, you will be considering many important points to help you make your decision.  Many times intended parents will narrow down their choices to 2 or 3 potential donors and compare as to which might be the best choice. Sometimes intended parents are confused as to how much weight to give previous experience being an egg donor to their pros and cons list when making their decision.

What it often comes down to is deciding whether it is better to use a donor that has donated previously, or not?  As with many questions related to selecting an egg donor, the answer is, well it depends!  There is certainly security knowing that your potential selected donor has been through the process, understands what is required of her, and is apparently willing to go through the process again.  And of course there is the knowledge that if she had not been a successful donor, translation-produced a good number of viable eggs/embryos for intended parents, she would likely not be accepted by the agency to be a donor again.

But is it never a good idea to take one factor, such as previous experience, and make that your sole criteria for deciding.  It is important to feel connected to the donor you are choosing, and that the donor is the right choice for you.  For assistance with your donor selection process, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Selecting An Egg Donor in Kansas City

When selecting an egg donor, there are several important points to consider.  Before you start the donor selection process, it is important for you and your partner to consider what your preferences are, and what qualities mean the most to you.

This process is easier when you and your partner have answered the following questions:

1. Do you wish to use an anonymous donor or a known donor?
2. What physical characteristics are most important to you?
3. What medical history information is most compatible with your own family’s history?
4. What personality characteristics are most important to you?
5. Does the donor’s location matter to you?  Local donors can save thousands of dollars eliminating high travel costs and higher donor and agency fees.

If you need help getting started with the egg donor selection process, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.