Pregnancy Thoughts That Keep You Up at Night
Here’s a confession that still makes my friends laugh: During my pregnancy, I had this recurring thought that kept popping into my head. Despite choosing a Caucasian sperm donor, I’d joke with my close friends, “What if there was a mix-up and I get a half Black or full Asian baby? That would be quite […]
From Heartbreak to Joy: My IVF Journey
After the successful egg retrieval that yielded 21 eggs, I entered perhaps the most emotional phase of my fertility journey. Statistics showed that at my age, only about one in seven eggs would result in viable embryos. But sometimes reality pleasantly surprises you. When the results came back after fertilization and testing, I had five […]
Finding My Child’s Donor: A Journey of Science and Heart
Choosing a sperm donor is perhaps one of the most unique experiences in the journey to parenthood. It’s a process that combines careful research, medical considerations, and, surprisingly, moments of joy and connection. Let me share how I navigated this significant decision. My first priority was finding a reputable organization. After research, I chose California […]
My Fertility Journey: The Science Behind Creating My Family
When you decide to pursue motherhood through assisted reproduction, one of your first and most crucial decisions is choosing the right fertility doctor. I approached this like I would any major business decision – with thorough research, interviews, and a clear understanding of what I wanted. After careful consideration, I chose Dr. Andresen in Newport […]
My Path to Motherhood: From Adoption Dreams to Sperm Donation
Long before I chose sperm donation, my heart was set on adoption. This desire wasn’t random – it was deeply rooted in my childhood experiences in Japan, where I witnessed firsthand the power of giving children second chances. My parents owned a commercial painting company in Japan, but their business was more than just about […]
