Testimonials

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.

Required Counseling When Using An Egg Donor To Build Your Family In Kansas City

Depending on where you are on your journey to build your family using egg donation, you may or may not know that your clinic may require you to meet with a mental health professional before moving forward with treatment.  Why?

The main reason that some clinics make it a requirement is that the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), which is a world-renowned professional organization in the field of reproductive medicine, recommends it.  The ASRM publishes treatment guidelines for the field of reproductive medicine that are followed by fertility professionals all over the world.  According to the ASRM guidelines, all persons who wish to use a third-party, or an anonymous party, for reproductive purposes, meet with a mental health professional to discuss all of the special circumstances and future implications.

Even if your clinic does not require it, Pathways To Parenthood recommends it for all future parents using an egg donor to build their family.  Contact us today for more information about using egg donation to build your family.

Happy New Year from Pathways To Parenthood in Kansas City!

Pathways To Parenthood wishes you the best in 2014.  We hope that the New Year brings you a sense of renewed hope and inspiration to all of your life wishes and dreams, including your family building.  However you wish to build or grow your family in 2014, we hope your wishes come true!