Anyone use an egg donor?

Question

So... After 4 failed IVF cycles and being 41 years old, it seems like I might need an egg donor (to use w my husbands sperm). Has anybody had a child from egg donation and if so, could you share your experience with me a little? Maybe list a few pros and cons. I really want to hear a perspective from someone that has been through it. Thanks!

Answer

Hi! I just had a transfer yesterday. This is our first time using donor eggs. Did one fresh transfer with my own eggs a year ago but it didn't take. I'm 32 with DOR... we decided the donor route is the best for us. But things have not been easy... We had our mock transfer scheduled in May and right before it I got pregnant naturally!! After 5 years of trying and finally deciding to use donor eggs. We were in complete shock.
Sadly that pregnancy ended in miscarriage. The miscarriage reassured my decision to use donor eggs. This journey to motherhood is cruel sometimes! But you are not alone. Using donor eggs has given me a sense of peace.

Answer

I advise looking for the group TTC with Egg Donor/Embryo Adoption. Not that people here wouldn’t advise, but you’d certainly find people there who have been in a similar position.

Anyone use an egg donor?

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