THIS ISSUE: *My twin, my donor? *Best time to donate? *Do I tell a future partner that I donated?We’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) three years, and now the doctor says we need an egg donor. Our obvious choice is my twin sister. All our family and friends thinks it’s a perfect solution─just not for me. My sister and I were close as kids and teenagers, but always fiercely competitive. We still are. She has two children, says her family is complete and has offered to donate. I hate the idea, but my husband is over the moon. Just a… [Read More]
ASK AN EGG DONOR™
[Welcome to ASK AN EGG DONOR™ – a monthly, chatty forum where you’re invited to ask me anything about egg donation. If we need an expert medical opinion, I’ll put on my journalist hat and ask. That said, please note this column is not a substitute for medical or legal advice.] ASK AN EGG DONOR™ # 01, Nov 2015 Why did you decide to donate, when you chose not to start your own family? —Julia, Boston. My husband Jon and I greeted all the usual milestones with friends: college, 21st celebrations, weddings, babies – oh, except the last one. We chose not to… [Read More]