Why have i decided to DONATE MY EGG - The Myths and my Journey Part1

                      Have you ever though of donating your Precious Egg to someone in need? Have you ever though of donating anything to someone, who's not your family, so you have no obligations towards them whatsoever...?
                   Well i did. I've seen a poster in London Tube advertising fertility clinic, looking for Sperm and Egg donors and it run through my mind.. That was few years ago and i had no kids myself so i left the idea where it was - in my head. 

Recently i came across another advert, this time on FB and it all came back. I've decided to contact the clinic for a basic info. They came back to me pretty quickly sending all the information needed, as to be honest I've never even done any research about it so i had no clue what to expect. Plus when i shared the idea with colleagues and family, I've been bombarded with such a mix reaction that i almost quit myself! 

* Think about your health
* I bet your menopause comes sooner now
* I think it hurts...
* what if something goes wrong?
* Why you want to do it anyways?
and so on...

                   Instead of reading GOOGLE and fear the unknown after that comments, I still decided to go and talk to them. Find out the TRUTH and then make a decision about the treatment.

After few emails back and forth, I've been invited for an interview. I must admit, I was a bit nervous. On one side i knew i am about to do a good deed and on the other side, comments about risking my heaths stuck in my head. Soon i found out there's nothing to worry about. Donor is as important as the receiver. We are both patients, anonymous but wanting the same - be happy. Having a baby is beautiful life's miracle and it would make me so grateful, proud and super HAPPY if i can help. I just couldn't say no. By the way - Did you know that waiting list for a Egg Donors is as long as waiting list for other Organ donors? If my little EGG can make a difference, so be it...:)

                                         What happened on my first interview then? I had to fill in all the paperwork with regards to my health and family members health - i mean genetic conditions, mayor sickness, allergies etc. Obviously it's important for a future mum to know it all. Egg has to be healthy and without any genetic conditions. We then had a little conversation where all the myths and concerns i had, just disappeared as with a touch of magic wand. There are few steps i will have to go through, before IT will happened. First are the scan and blood test.  And then few more scans to see when they can expect my PEAK moment, best to take away the EGGS. Second - Hormone injections... I was dreading that one brr. I am not scared of the needles but still! I will have to do it myself, either on a thigh or a stomach. They showed me the Injection gun - not sure how to call it :)It looks like the one for insulin injections and not as terrifying as i though. Phew!

I am not more exciting than ever. Receiving positive vibes from friends, especially them struggling with conceiving. Bless x 

Next week - My blood tests and Scan.

Wish me luck 

Lou