National Fertility and Adoption Directory 2012 : Page 73

ended up donating a total of five times over the next couple of years. I never did get called in that first year but in talking with her I could tell that it was a great thing to do and that I was going to keep at it. My friend loved the experience and her enthusiasm was contagious. Over the following years I would reapply to be an egg donor several times. Still nothing. I decided to try applying one last time this past winter. Things got busy and I actually kind of forgot that I had applied, until this week. I received an email saying that I had been chosen by a recipient! I was elated! I felt like I had just won an Oscar. Someone had picked me! I cannot wait to start the process of helping a couple become a family. I know my role is small, it only requires one month of my time, but in another sense, my role is huge. I feel overwhelmed with excitement and humbled all at the same time. Sincerely, Diane The First Visit Ok, morning of first visit to the fertility center to officially become an egg donor. Here we go! I’m really excited about doing this, but as I pull into the parking lot of the office I start to feel nervous. I wonder why but then I realize that I don’t know anyone that actually likes going to a doctor’s appointment and being examined. The nerves continue to flutter in my stomach as I enter the office. Then they all disappeared. The office isn’t anything like a “normal” doctor’s office. The waiting room is full of warm, cozy furniture, soft relaxing music is playing, there are inspirational books lining one wall and complimentary coffee on the other side. I’m greeted by smiling faces who also help to put my nerves at ease. I check in with the smiling ladies at the front desk and then take a seat on comfortable couch near the fireplace. Only moments later I’m called back to an exam room. First things first; the standard “pee in a cup” routine. THE RESOURCES LISTED IN THIS DIRECTORY ARE UNSCREENED AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS RECOMMENDATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY THE AFA. 73

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