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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was you Fall 2014.

At 42 it was obvious my own eggs weren't going to cooperate in bringing a child into our lives. We found a marvelous donor through RBA, and all that was needed was to make the deposit. As I was reading through other people's experiences, one quote from a doctor stuck out about how all the couples he worked with who struggled with making the transition to DE route, he said not one of them told him they regretted their decision once their child was born. I could only wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. In general, I found any remaining angst I may have felt about OE vs. DE fell away once I was physically pregnant...there was no doubt that child was mine, a part of me, and being sustained by my own body 110%. Without me, she wouldn't exist no matter her genetics.

Our daughter is now 14 month old. I can honestly tell you I look at her and cannot imagine any other person being my child, not even one who I shared a genetic connection to. Also, having her as my daughter through the help of a donor has, unexpectedly, brought a whole new level of gratitude to my life that I find very humbling.[/quote]

OP here.  Thank you for sharing your experiences.  Some thoughts I am thinking are: have I given my own eggs enough of a chance?  2)  How will a DE pregnancy go (I am very worried about potential complications because of the DE aspect), 3) What will happen with my immune issues that I just found out about?  DE is very expensive.  How many transfers do I try before I have to go with a gestational surrogate?  I am most worried about the financial aspect and the transfer failing at this point.  As well as closing the door on my own genetics.  Just getting cold feet.  But this donor is perfect for me and I need to decide soon.[/quote]

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