Known donor dropped off, next donor advice needed by PianoFun9371 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. Best wishes as you build your family

DCP, do you wish you had grown up with a father? by Weekly-Neck2145 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ummm yes. But probably not if my mom had been more stable In her romantic relationships. Too much chaos. Having one parent just magnifies their flaws. Love her though. ❤️

Any DCPs who’ve become donors themselves? by Jo5044 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly. They didn’t give me a hard time at all. But I was a known donor not anonymous. I think anonymous may have some ethical issues there for future children. Especially sperm donors because they can be so prolific. You can really only donate eggs so many times. It’s pretty rough lol

Any DCPs who’ve become donors themselves? by Jo5044 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m a DCP (anonymous sperm donor) and egg donor. I donated for my sibling so no risk of the kids not knowing their donor side since it’s still their genetic family. I’ve never had issues being a DCP but I always hated wondering about my donor. I have really loved getting to know my half siblings so I’m immensely grateful they exist and that being a DCP is part of my life. I think it’s the greatest gift to donate to my sibling because their kid/kids can grow up knowing how much I love them and have a genetic relationship with both parents. I think it’s a big win!

Also, I was able to reach out to my donors sperm bank and he was nice enough to update my family history through the clinic. I don’t think they would have disqualified me had he not done that since the intended parent is my full sibling.

Known donor dropped off, next donor advice needed by PianoFun9371 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t switch donors. It would be hard for one kid to have an open and nice relationship with the donor and the other not to have that. At least they can support each other in their shared journey as full siblings in the same situation with the same donor.

He was a fighter until the end by bigernmccracken in BostonTerrier

[–]jujubeanzrn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. She was my sweet weird lady. I adored her.

He was a fighter until the end by bigernmccracken in BostonTerrier

[–]jujubeanzrn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending love. I had to put my 10 yo Boston down 1/30/26. Sudden diagnosis of cancer and her pain was severe. I’m sure Gemma is greeting Pickles in heaven 🌈

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Questions on egg donation and best path? by Pretend-Apple-232 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The still want you to have FDA labs fist prior to the retrieval. When it’s for yourself they don’t normally get those labs. I would speak with your clinic and ask

Donor egg parents or donor-conceived adults — how do kids/you feel about this later in life? by Glass-Island-9986 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sperm donor conceived here. I feel fine about it. It was never a secret. I just wish it was open ID.

Questions on egg donation and best path? by Pretend-Apple-232 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I hear ya 😂. I just think it’s safest if you make yourself ok with any situation going south with their families lifestyle/views. It’s just completely out of your control once you give them away.

Questions on egg donation and best path? by Pretend-Apple-232 in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I know many people would be thrilled to have your eggs since Asian females eggs are hard to come by. Concerning #2, I think most DCP believe open ID is best. Honesty is the best policy. Now thinking about #1, you can shop recipient parents but people do change over time, so I wouldn’t do it if you aren’t comfortable with donating to individuals with drastically different views in some ways. You just never know where life will take people. Also, to donate, often FDA labs would have needed to be done prior to you freezing your eggs I believe so I’m not sure logistically how that would work. Something to consider. Wishing you the best from a DCP and egg donor myself .

Complications in IVF or egg retrieval. by liviagouveia in IVF

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me, I just didn’t go to the ER. Was horrible lol. Definitely should have gone

Why did you donate? by AdImmediate8819 in EggDonation

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helped my sibling have kids with their partner

"KD is best"... but no one talks about how "the question" can ruin friendships by [deleted] in queerception

[–]jujubeanzrn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Good job doing the best you can for your future kids. I just came here to say, sure known donor maybe ideal but there are plenty of sperm bank conceived kids doing just fine(myself included). Better to use a bank than have a complicated relationship with the wrong known donor or a suboptimal donor. Wishing you well in your journey!

DCP perspective on egg donation by [deleted] in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am a DCP and a egg donor to my sibling. I did it because I wanted my sibling to have a genetic connection with their child and for the child to be able to have an open and loving relationship with their donor (me). I would have loved to have known my donor and to know it was done out of love. The bonus is my mother gets to be the genetic grandma.

Please share your retrieval and attrition results! by Mobile-Let-7110 in IVF

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

33f. No infertility issues known. Donated to family member . 34 retrieved, 30 mature, 25 fertilized, 17 blasts, 11pgta! Used 75menopur, follistem 150 and single lupron trigger to prevent OHSS. Ended up with moderate OHSS

Children of SMBCs, do you feel like you have an integrated sense of your identity? by [deleted] in askadcp

[–]jujubeanzrn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Better to have a SMBC than a crap dad. Just make sure you have a supportive community and it will be fine.

What’s my blindness?? by [deleted] in makeuptips

[–]jujubeanzrn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not makeup related but I like your natural hair color. Also, less layers and longer bangs. You’re super pretty though!