Choosing an African American Donor
TTC_1982
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My husband and I have decided to use donor sperm but we are finding the selection process rather difficult. We are both African American, however as you know our ethnicity can have a range of complexions and hair textures. We think that it is important to find a donor that is as close to him as possible in terms of complexion and hair type. His complexion is that of a latino mixed with black. His hair is soft and curly due to the fact that his great grand father was Indian. I will really appreciate suggested donors. I dont want to look at the biracial profiles because we really cant tell what the mix is like.
Sometimes a donor might say mixed and has predominantly the features of the other race. We prefer an African American but at the same time I wish that someone can guide (a little more than wavy, curly straight) on the hair texture and complexion.
We are looking forward to responses since this is very important to us. We can't have his biological child so we want the baby to be the closest to a mix of us.
Sometimes a donor might say mixed and has predominantly the features of the other race. We prefer an African American but at the same time I wish that someone can guide (a little more than wavy, curly straight) on the hair texture and complexion.
We are looking forward to responses since this is very important to us. We can't have his biological child so we want the baby to be the closest to a mix of us.
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You should look into the donor matching service. They will look through the adult photos of the donors as well as the baby pics and give you a couple of suggestions that most closely match your husband. I'm pretty sure you can tell them what aspects are most important to you in matching as well. Good luck to you! Finding a match is hard. My membership expired or I'd try to suggest some matches for you.
I highly recommend the donor match, i filled out the form and attached a picture of my ex boyfriend, because i loved his high check bones, his smile and straight white, he's African American. I did the up to six donor and it cost me $70. They rate the 6 donors by attractiveness and how closely they match my picture i sent them. It only took a couple of day, they called me and told me the result, they also emailed me copy. I have also did the level 2, so i can see the baby and younger pictures.