Tag: Talking To Family
A Conversation about Mental Health and Infertility
Posted in Infertility on April 23, 2024 by Donor ConciergeOur Senior Case Manager, Stephanie Fierro , explores infertility grief with Linda Kondilis, Founder of Orama Wellness , offering insights on navigating … Read the Story
International Donor Conception Awareness Day: Founder Jana Rupnow's Story
Posted in Egg Donation on April 27, 2021 by Donor ConciergeToday, April 27, is the first annual International Donor Conception Awareness Day, a landmark day celebrating and advocating for donor conception. We are proud … Read the Story
Egg Donation: To Tell or Not to Tell…
Posted in Egg Donation on March 2, 2021 by Donor ConciergeAlmost 11 years ago, I was told that my IVF had failed and that my only option for carrying a baby was likely going to involve genetic material that was not my … Read the Story
"When Are You Giving Us a Grandchild?": Tips for Talking Fertility with Family
Posted in Egg Donation on December 21, 2020 by Gail Sexton AndersonWhen my mother asked me “When am I going to hear the pitter patter of little feet?” it absolutely crushed me. She meant well, but I hadn’t told her the full … Read the Story
Non-Genetic Parenthood & Your Child's Birth Story: Don't Personalize It
Posted in Resources & Support on September 20, 2018 by Lisa SchumanBy Lisa Schuman, LCSW, Founding Director, of The Center for Family Building Non-genetic parenthood is complicated. As a result, disclosure to family, friends … Read the Story
Emotional Aspects of Egg Donation
Posted in Egg Donation on September 8, 2011 by Donor ConciergeIHR.com Choosing egg donation as a means to build a family is a big step. Most often it comes after it becomes clear that your eggs are no longer viable; and … Read the Story
What’s Good for the Kids By LISA BELKIN
Posted in LGBTQ+ on April 2, 2011 by Donor Conciergereprint from The New York Times It has been apparent for a while now that we live in child-centric times. We approach parenting with a single-mindedness that … Read the Story
The Beautiful Epic of How a Family is Created
Posted in Resources & Support on September 24, 2010 by Gail Sexton AndersonThousands of children are born into loving families each year through egg donation . This is a wonderful phenomenon to be celebrated. In the old days, many … Read the Story
Working with a Known Egg Donor
Posted in Egg Donation on March 2, 2010 by Gail Sexton AndersonThe term “known egg donor” refers to a family member, acquaintance, or friend who is willing to be an egg donor for you. If you are considering working with a … Read the Story