November 9, 2024
Becoming a Family of 4
Hilton and Juan were married four years ago and they knew that they wanted to have a family. They first contacted Egg Donor Solutions about three years ago. They said the entire team was very educational, resourceful, professional, and compassionate. They appreciated that the egg donor database was continuously updated and that the donor’s profiles […]
November 9, 2024
These Are the Essentials You Need for Life as a New Parent
Written by Josh Moore First-time parents have a serious learning curve to master. Fortunately, there are a few ways to make things a little easier. From having the right essentials in your diaper bag to using technology to your advantage, these are the must-haves for first-time moms and dads. Try These Great Apps, Recommended […]
November 9, 2024
Happy Together
After going through her own infertility journey and becoming a mother through the gift of egg donation, author Julie Marie found various paths to parenthood were underrepresented in children’s literature. She wrote Happy Together, a collection of children’s books to help introduce young children to the family-building concepts of egg donation, embryo […]
November 9, 2024
Building Your Family Through Surrogacy: How to Choose Your Egg Donor
If you’re building your family through surrogacy, you may want or need to use an egg donor. Many people need to use egg donors. These include women who do not have viable eggs or who are concerned about passing on diseases or conditions that may be hereditary. Same-sex couples and single men will also […]
November 9, 2024
Meeting Potential Intended Parents? 8 Questions to Ask Them
Your surrogacy agency will match you with an individual or couple they feel would be a good mutual fit, but it’s up to you to decide if the match feels right to you. One of the best ways to find out if you and the intended parent(s) are the right match is to ask plenty […]
November 9, 2024
Want to Become a Surrogate? Here’s Where to Start.
If you’ve ever considered becoming a gestational surrogate, you may wonder what to expect and how you can prepare yourself and your loved ones. You’re smart to take a thoughtful approach to such an important decision. It can affect many people for years to come. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Make […]
November 9, 2024
6 Thoughtful Gifts to Show You Care
The relationship between intended parents and gestational surrogates often grows close over the course of the surrogacy journey. To show appreciation, the intended parents and surrogates may want to buy gifts for each other. Whether it’s to mark milestones throughout the journey or celebrate a special occasion, thoughtful gifts can be positive for both the […]
