Haley was inspired to help create a family after witnessing someone close to her struggle with infertility and seeing firsthand the emotional toll it took on her loved one. She recently completed her third egg donation cycle and describes the experience as one of the best things she has ever done.
“I love that being part of this process is helping to change the lives of the intended parents as well as myself,” Haley says. “It’s wonderful to know that I can help people achieve this huge dream, and it’s so fulfilling to do so.”
Haley exchanged letters with the intended parents for all three of her cycles, which helped her get to know more about them, their interests and what drew them to a connection with her.
“It’s very humbling to be matched and placed with the trust of helping hopeful parents bring a child into the world,” Haley explains. “I absolutely loved getting to learn more about the parents and the similarities and qualities that connect us.”
Haley underscores the importance of being committed to the egg donation process and acknowledges that prioritizing all that’s required with a donation cycle while maintaining responsibilities in her personal life has not always been easy. She advises potential donors not to take the commitment lightly and to consider the important role they will play in helping to create a family. She also encourages donors to have a support system in place. For Haley, that included her family, friends and most of all, her partner.
“He has been my biggest supporter, from taking care of me pre-and-post-retrieval to always checking in with me throughout the process to make sure I’m doing okay and am supported in whatever I need,” Haley says.
She also leaned on her coordinators at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions for support. “There is a lot to do and keep track of for everyone involved. While clinics are primarily on top of things, anytime things don’t go smoothly in a process involving so many big factors, it can be stressful,” Haley shares. “My coordinators have been wonderful throughout all my cycles, whether things were going smoothly or needed a little extra navigation. I felt valued, safe and supported in my experiences.”
Helping intended parents achieve their dream of having a child has helped Haley achieve dreams of her own. The compensation she received from her donation cycles has enabled Haley to purchase a home, attend graduate school and save for her and her partner’s wedding.
When asked if she hopes to do another egg donation cycle in the future, Haley enthusiastically shares that she would love to help create another family if the right match comes along.
“It’s a beautiful thing for a family to come together and a child to come into the world with such dedication and loving intention,” Haley says. There is so much love and care that went into building these families, and I wish the absolute best for them. They are truly deserving of all the happiness in the world.”