So this week I decided to blog about something I've recently become familiar with. Egg donation. Yes, I know it sounds weird and almost everyone I talk to has a million questions about it. Last year in my genetics class it was brought up and the idea just stuck in my head. Not only is the compensation pretty sweet but the whole process absolutely fascinates me. So, me being the curious individual that I am I started looking into how I could become a donor. It wasn't too hard to find information about it. There's adds online and my mom actually even found one in the newspaper. I figured I'd give a call and see what the whole thing was all about. And now several months after that original call I'm several weeks into the donation process.
It's been an interesting journey so far. I had to have multiple tests done including a psych evaluation, which shocked all of my friends that I passed that step. It requires a lot of dedication to the process but so far I've had no bad side effects. I've had to give myself shots of a drug called Lupron every night for the past few weeks and over the weekend had to add another shot called Follistim to my regimen. I'm actually shocked that I've been able to do this considering I can barely prick my finger for blood. I think it's been easier for me to do this though because I know it's for a good cause. There is some woman out there who had hopes of one day having a child and whether it be chemotherapy or some other reason that chance was taken from her. Everyones first question is always: won't you be freaked out that you have a child out in the world? And my answer is always no because I don't see it that way. It may be my genetic information but I believe being a parent is much more than that. I won't be the one there for the child when it scrapes its knee or is learning to drive like my parents where there for me.
The process isn't complete yet but I'm sure there will be more of a bump in the road especially since everything is just starting to pick up. I only have a few more weeks left before it's all over but I have to say it seemed a lot more terrifying than it actually is. I'll keep this updated if anything else exciting or interesting happens during the rest of this. If anyone has any questions I'm open to them.
Your blog was really interesting to read about since I have never even heard of such a thing. The process itself is interesting, but what happens after you are done taking all your shots and such? And how long is the process you must go through? I never knew "egg donations" were available, but now that I do, I think it's pretty cool.
ReplyDeletethis was very interesting to read. I had a friend who donated his sperm, but not for "all the right reasons." The question, "wont you be afraid that you have a kid walking around the world" does interest me. It would be rather weird to have someone with your genetic make up and also "be your child." However, i do see the side that parenting is not always simply biological but also nurture. I do understand that this provides women who can not have a baby a choice to "adopt." When i first read the title i was like "oh boy! what is this about!" It was very interesting and many unanswered questions still linger. It would be interesting to hear more details. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite interesting! I have never heard of egg donation before. Hope there will be no side effects on your part. This is because one needs to be very careful about donation, clinical trials, participation in researches and so on.Just keep it safe.Good luck!
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wow this is by far the most interesting blog of the week. That is a wonderful thing that you did. Just curious, how much money do you receive for doing this? Its really interesting but if you dont want to answer this, I totally understand.
ReplyDeletethe hospital that I go to gives you $4500.00. I know penn gives you $5000.00 if you use them.
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