As a young girl in New Jersey, Raquel Bruno distinctly remembers her mother joking that the women in the family were so fertile, her mother got pregnant on birth control. The passing comments were just that, and Bruno didn’t pay them any mind, one way or another, until, sitting in her Manhattan apartment as a […]
Going through the egg donation process is incredibly rewarding, mostly because you know what will happen afterward: the eggs will be matched with a recipient who will use them to start a family. It’s exciting to think about the person you’re helping realize a dream, but it also raises some questions: what happens after the […]
You made your mind up – you want to help someone have a child by becoming an egg donor. Exciting! Now that you’ve made the decision, it’s time for the next step…but what exactly is the next step? Well, you’ve got to apply. We know you’re busy so we’ve broken down the application process step […]
*The following is a real life testimonial from a thankful Ovatures egg donor. I’m thankful for a lot of things in my life this week. I’m thankful for my husband, our daughter, my extended family, and my health. I’m thankful for our home, our jobs, and all the wonderful memories we’ll make sitting around the […]
Itching to know more about what it takes to become an egg donor? One of the single most important criteria for becoming an egg donor is having a healthy BMI. You might be wondering: What the heck is BMI? We got you, girl. What is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and is a […]
You understand the process and you know all the details, but you really just want to hear from an egg donor – someone who’s already done it and can provide that invaluable personal perspective, right? Right. Well, we got you, girl. We recently sat down with an Ovatures egg donor to hear about what led […]
Are you thinking about donating your eggs but aren’t exactly sure what the process entails? Want to know everything you can expect, from top to bottom? We don’t blame you – details are vital. Here’s your step-by-step guide: Step 1: The first thing you need to do after deciding you want to donate your eggs […]
One of Tara’s favorite things? Thursday morning coffee dates with her best girlfriend Carrie. The conversation, comradery and café lattes are second to none and last week was no different – except that Carrie had some big news to reveal. “I donated my eggs!” Carrie exclaimed. Tara almost spat her latte all over the table. […]