New to this, advice, support, etc. welcomed

Reno775Reno775 Posts: 1
in LGBTQ+ Couples
Hi everyone! My wife and I got married in June and are starting to explore the process of insemination and choosing a donor, etc. We have our first appointment with a fertility clinic at the end of the month.
My wife is worried because a few years ago she had a 30 pound ovarian cyst removed (yes, 30 pounds!) which also meant she lost one ovary and fallopian tube with that. She is afraid this may hurt our chances.
Anyone have an suggestions in terms of how you chose a donor, what the process was like, etc?

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  • RJ0106RJ0106 Posts: 14
    I would honestly sit down with your wife and go over the things that are important attributes in someone that you would pick to assist in extending your family. We chose a donor that looked like my wife and had a good personal/family medical history. Those were the things that were important to us. The process is long for some and easy for others. So just go with whatever works better for you and your wife. Since you will be going to a fertility clinic then Im sure they will educate you on the process but it is an emotional process so be ready in that aspect. There are several sonograms and lots of blood work and tests before hand. Just because she has one tube/ovary doesnt mean that she cant conceive. They will check to make sure that tube is patent. This process is all about timing and sometimes even luck. I wish you both the best! Good luck!!
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