How do i become one?
We had our issues concieving but ive been blessed with my miracles even those who couldnt stay.
I want to help others get there well deserved blessings.
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How do i become one?
We had our issues concieving but ive been blessed with my miracles even those who couldnt stay.
I want to help others get there well deserved blessings.
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I have a good friend who is an egg donor. She contacted Epworth IVF and donated through them on four occasions. Plenty of women advertise for egg donors in Melbourne's Child magazine. My friend's DH was supportive of her desire to donate eggs but preferred that she did so anonymously, so this is how she came to Epworth IVF. I'm sure if you ring any of the clinics they will point you in the right direction.
Five babies have resulted from my friend's donations. It's such a beautiful and selfless gift.
Just a little note, it is possible to donate anonymously but any children that result in your egg donation will be given your details (similar to adoption) when they turn 18.
You also have to do genetic screening, blood tests (both you and DP) and counselling (both you and DP) and need to have finished your own family.
One ivf clinics website said as im under 35 its totally my choice if i go anon or not. Personally i wouldnt mind either way.
It also said all i need is to have had a baby OR completed my family but i dont have to have completed my family.
Im very excited about doing this
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Yes, but it's anonymous to the parents, not the child (once they are 18) iykwim.
That wouldnt bother me in the slightest. I just want to give a wonderful gift, i dont see why them knowing my details would be a big deal
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Not a big deal at all :) Just a consideration.
Im so excited to do this :)
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Yep, my GF and her DH are happy for any resulting children to turn up on the doorstep in 18 years to get a sticky at where their DNA came from and they have also explained to their children that mum has donated her eggs so other families can have kids.
As a side note, both my GF and her DH were required to undergo counseling as part of the criteria for acceptance as a donor. I was surprised her DH had to attend the counseling also, but I guess it makes good sense!
Another idea is to keep an eye out in the paper some couples advertise foe egg donors..
What a wonderful gift.
You also need to have finished your own family and have the consent of your husband.
I was going to say psychological evaluation is extremely important. It's not something you just do on a whim.:
You can apply for membership to Aussie Egg Donors which has some fantastic FAQ's on how to go about it.
Not all ivf clinics require this:
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They might say that in their websites, but generally they do expect it. It's not law, but that's so they can work around extraordinary circumstances. All this gets sussed out in the interviews. They are incredibly thorough.
But why would anyone want to donate without their husband's consent? Personally I would want to put my husband before a family I have never met and if he felt strongly against egg donation then I wouldn't consider it. Considering the hormone regime to collect eggs I would think that one's husband would deserve a warning that you're going to be hormonal.:
Onyx i meant about finishing your family, hubby is on board with my decision.
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Why would you want to go through a clinic that didn't have the most rigorous testing and counseling? It is all in place for very good reason and to protect you and your family.
Hun its an amazing gift, but if you donated please do the counselling. Just 11 days ago you were posting about the possibility of a homebirth if/when you have more babies, it sounds to me like you might not be done yet.
I never mentioned not doing the councelling muppity i would do that what ive said not all ivf clinics require your family to be completed. Three ive seen so far require you to have had a child your family doesnt need to be complete.
I would do the councelling without a doubt
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She did say she wasn't done yet PZ.
I was an egg donor and I had one more baby after my donation happened. You don't have to have completely finished having your family. If you do decide to go through with this then the clinic will test you for any std's and genetic conditions. They will provide the counselling for you to make sure you understand what is involved and that is why they ask your DH to attend as well. If the counsellor doesn't think you will cope they will put a stop to it.
It is the best feeling in the world to think you could be helping another couple have a family. Good luck hunny
Oh well in that case go for it. I always thought you had to be done with your family :dunno: one of my besties is a product of a donated egg, it's such a cool gift.
No pz you dont. They prefer you are done but dont have to be, not sure why its a factor though.
Even if they said i had to be done we wouldnt have another til the twins are 5 so id still be 30ish when i donated
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Why do the clinics prefer you to be done with your own child making? I'm not sure I understand that preference from the clinics.
I think it's a wonderful thing you are doing. I expect to be asked by my brother one say and I'd be happy to oblige.
Because of the potential for psychological distress if you experience secondary infertility.:
Don't get me wrong - I think it is great that you are thinking about this but the reason that reputable clinics don't encourage people who aren't sure that they have finished their family is to protect them. As was said before, the distress for someone if they donated eggs then find that they have issues themselves can be unbearable. I was talking to someone in just this situation recently where they had 3 kids naturally then donated anonymously and they are now living through hell with several failed IVF attempts and I wouldn't want to see anyone have to go through that.
I completely understand that. But if we have more kids we do, if we dont then we dont.
I have 4 beautiful earthside bubbas to keep me happy.
Not saying i dont understand it makes perfect sense.
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