The Two Biggest Obstacles For Intended Parents in KC
When you decide to build and grow your family using donor eggs, the search process can take some time. It is best to devote as much time and energy to growing your family as you would any other big event in your life. It is important to understand that the time devoted to the process can help make it smoother and less stressful than if you try to rush or force the necessary and important steps.
It is realistic to expect 3-6 months from the time you make your decision to use an egg donor until you go through a cycle with your selected donor. A variable that is hard to predict is the influences on the time frame it will take to find the right donor. If you see an egg donor you feel good about, it is best to not wait too long to move forward with selecting her. Often times a donor is selected by someone else if you delay your official selection, and then you have to start over.
Once you select and match with your donor, the next step is to schedule medical evaluations and schedule the cycle at a time that works for the clinic, the donor, and of course you! Syncing up cycles and calendars can sometimes take a couple of months.
The cost of doing in vitro fertilization using an egg donor varies a bit between agencies and clinics so it is important to understand ALL of the potential costs upfront.
To learn more about using an egg donor to build and grow your family contact us today.
How to Become a Gestational Surrogate In Kansas City
Here are a few considerations for becoming a gestational surrogate:
- Are you healthy? As much as you might want to help others in such a special way, if you are not in good health you will likely not be approved by a clinic.
- Are you a mother? To be considered as a candidate, you must have had an uncomplicated pregnancy or given birth to a healthy child in the past 10 years.
- Are you a care-taker? If you enjoy helping and caring for others, then being a gestational surrogate may be perfect for you.
- Are you organized? There are many steps and responsibilities involved in becoming and being a gestational surrogate so good organization skills are a must.
To learn more about what it takes to become a gestational surrogate, contact us today!
Egg Donation in Kansas City: Inadvertent Consanguinity
There are many considerations intended parents must make when choosing to use an egg donor to build and grow their family. One that is not talked about often, but is a consideration nonetheless is inadvertent consanguinity.
The definition of consanguinity is: of the same blood or origin; specifically: descended from the same ancestor. The real life concern for intended parents using an egg donor (or sperm donor) to build and grow their family is: “Will my child meet, fall in love with and marry his or her half-sibling?” The answer is, of course it is possible, but probably not likely.
What this topic does call into very careful consideration is the topic of disclosure to a donor-conceived child the fact that they are donor-conceived. There are many benefits of disclosing to a donor-conceived child the specifics of their conception. Preventing inadvertent consanguinity is one of them.
For more information about using an egg donor to build and grow your family, contact us today!
Happy Holidays From Pathways To Parenthood: An Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency in Kansas City
From our family to yours, Happy Holidays! This time of year is especially challenging for those coping with the ongoing challenges of infertility. It is helpful to acknowledge and appreciate the family that you already have, and look to the New Year with the hope of building and growing your family.
For information about using an egg donor or gestational surrogate to build and grow your family, visit www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.