Our Egg Donation Journey

Robin's Egg Nest

My husband and I have two wonderful, healthy children via egg donation. We are extremely grateful that this was a possibility for us, and we are eager to share our story, especially with others experiencing infertility. I was diagnosed with high FSH at age 33, and my doctor encouraged us to try IVF immediately. We [...]

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Why Volunteer for RESOLVE New England?

Volunteers helping out at our Annual Conference

We all lead such busy lives, and it is tempting to try to simplify by eliminating outside commitments. This may be especially true for those of you undergoing fertility treatments, pursuing adoption, or adjusting to the decision to live a childfree life. You may think, “I have enough on my plate to deal with—volunteering for [...]

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Surrogacy as a Family Building Option

National Infertility Awareness Week Blog Surrogacy as a Family Building Option

Our National Infertility Awareness Week blog continues! Every day this week, we’ll feature one of our Circle of Support Sponsors as they share helpful information and advice about infertility, your options and coping. Today’s post is brought to us by Silver Sponsor The Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center. By Abby MacDonald, LICSW With the recent [...]

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Lesbian and Gay Family Building: An RE’s Perspective

LGBT family building

We are thrilled that European Sperm Bank USA and Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) have become our newest sponsors and supporters of our LGBT Family Building Outreach Program. RMACT’s Medical Director and lead infertility doctor Dr. Mark Leondires offers his very personal insights into the unique issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) [...]

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Thoughts from a Mom Via Donor Egg: “What I Know Now I Wish I Knew Then”

A Mom Via Donor Egg Speaks

Written by a RESOLVE New England volunteer and member. At age 50, I am entering the era of bifocal lenses, AARP memberships and stretch pants. But, thanks to donor conception, I am also experiencing my dream of raising another child. My two-year old son, Andrew* (name changed) is helping me to straddle the worlds of [...]

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Preparing for IVF: Simple Steps to Having a More Positive Experience

Preparing to IVF Success

By Stephanie Fry For most of us who undergo IVF, it is an all-encompassing and life-altering experience. Like any other major event, this time of your life deserves and will be well served by a little organization and preparation. Give yourself every chance to have a more positive IVF experience, no matter what the outcome, [...]

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