Hi all -
After some bad news from my RE at Cornell I've started to explore donor eggs. I'm still giving it a go with my OE - but I'm not naive enough to not realize that this is a possibility for the future so I thought I should also start this process... but I am totally overwhelmed!!!
It seems like a lot of you have really done your "homework" and I've gotten so much info already just from reading these threads.. but I still feel a little paralyzed with all these choices.. So - from my reading my understanding is that there a couple of options: go with an agency or a clinic with a good in house donor pool. I'm considering getting on the wait list at Cornell - but to honest the wait is really long and it seems like they choose the donor for you (and no pics - which I want) I know Cornell is a great clinic but I won't be too bummed to leave if I have to.. I'm willing to travel for a great clinic with excellent stats- but obviously if we don't have to that would take away an added stress. The clinics that seem to come up here a lot are CNY, SDFC, NJIVF and I think one in Oregon (which I forget the name) Anyone have opinions on these? Others? Worth traveling from NYC for? I have absolutely no idea about agencies - any pros/cons? Ones you like? Cost is more with an agency, correct? I'm also reading a lot about Czech due to cost - but they also choose donors for you I think?
It seems like using a clinic with in-house donors would be the easiest (and possibly cost effective) way to go.. but I have no idea about wait times, etc. Do clinics give you access to there on line profiles before you pay for a cycle so you can see what they have to offer?
Alright - I feel like I'm blabbing away now so I need to stop myself or I'll go on and on (the questions/stress of all this never stops - does it?) Just wanted to say thanks in advance.. the support from the board during this difficult time has meant more to me than I can say...
Thanks!!
Bee