On this episode we get to hear amazing stories from some momma’s who share their experiences of growing their families through egg donation, the ups and downs they faced, and what it has been like since becoming mothers. They discuss the reasons that led them to choose egg donation, the resources and support they received […]
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S2E5 Who? An Infertility Specialist at Dallas IVF, Dr. Dara Havemann
In this episode we have the joy of getting to speak with Dr. Dara Havemann, a wife, mom, and reproductive endocrinologist at Dallas IVF. In this episode Dr. Havemann discusses the evolution of IVF techniques, the intriguing differences between fresh and frozen embryos and explains the many different processes involved in a very understandable way. […]
Who? A Fertility Doctor and Her Path to Motherhood, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan
In this episode Dr. Dorette Noorhasan shares her personal journey through infertility and surrogacy, highlighting the influential women in her life and her passion for reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She discusses the emotional challenges of becoming a patient and navigating fertility treatments and surrogacy. Dr. Noorhasan emphasizes the importance of finding the right surrogate and […]
Who? Recipient Mom, Laura
In this weeks episode we get to hear from Laura, a mother who used egg donation to create her beautiful family over 10 years ago. Laura talks to us about how she and her husband navigated their journey, how they talk to their children about their story and advice for other intended parents. Topics Covered […]
Who? Egg Donors
In this weeks episode we get to listen to two amazing donors reflect on their journeys, talk about their unique but similar experiences, some advice and ultimately their “why” behind helping a family grow through egg donation.
Season 2 Episode1 Who? An Intended Mother and Surrogate
We are so excited to kick off our second season with Jackie and Kaitlin! Despite being on opposites sides of the country, distance was never a factor in how close they became as they went on this amazing surrogacy journey. But before they found one another they each had a few bumps as they began […]
Episode 16 Who?! Our Egg Donor Education Team!
Meet Mikela and Denise, who are part of our Egg Donor Education Team! In this episode you will hear Mikela’s beautiful story about her own egg donation story, as well as FAQs and tips about the application process. These two ladies have such a passion when it comes to creating happy families through egg donation!
Episode 19 Who?! Actually what?! Egg Donor Intended Parent Webinar
Please enjoy this special episode, an education webinar that we feature for potential intended parents through egg donation. It’s an amazing resource that outlines the emotional process you go through as an intended parent pursuing egg donation as a way to grow your family. You can see the next webinar dates here: https://eggdonorsolutions.com/category/intended-parent-webinar/
Episode 18 Who?! The Donors
In this week’s episode, we get to listen to three of our amazing donors! We hear hilarious stories from their cycles, tips, and ultimately the “why” behind their choice to give in this way to help create happy families. Interested in finding out more about the egg donation program? Please go to https://eggdonorinformation.com/
Episode 17 Who?! Tot and Gregory
Two Dads & their journey with egg donation and surrogacy Meet Tot and Gregory! Two amazing dads to the sweetest little boy. We get to hear their parenthood story starting with egg donation and then moving forward with an amazing surrogate. It was a beautiful journey full of ups and downs that eventually led to […]
Episode 15 Who?! New Mom, Mariam Shahab
Mariam Shahab is an inclusive communications and digital marketing strategist but her favorite job title is “mama.” She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and son who was born via gestational surrogacy in September 2021. She’s an advocate for inclusive parenthood journeys and a champion for diversity and inclusion because #representationmatters. She has shared […]
Episode 14 Who?! The Kids!
On today’s episode, we are talking to the kids! We had an amazing opportunity to get to talk to some of our kiddos whose mom’s not only work for Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions. But were all surrogates! We got to ask them they’re perspective and what they remembered from the journeys and they shared […]
Episode 13 Who?! Our Surrogates
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen to a few surrogates, as they tell their stories, talk about their why behind choosing to be a gestational carrier and hear some great advice!
Episode 12 Who?! Leslee Murphy
Leslee Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience with a unique specialization in women’s health, including infertility, reproductive loss, family building, high-risk pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders. For the past 16 years, Leslee has operated a private counseling practice in Houston, Texas and served as the Mental […]
Episode 11 Who?! Juli, a 3x surrogate, doula & lactation consultant
Juli Velasquez is a 3 time surrogate and now a doula and lactation consultant who is studying for her RN in order to be a lactation consultant in a hospital setting. In this episode Juli tells her own stories of being a surrogate and pumping as well as shares some valuable information that would be […]
Episode 10 Who?! An Assisted Reproductive Attorney, Joni Franklin
“Do you want to help make babies?” will forever be the question that would change attorney Joni Franklin’s life! Joni has been an assisted reproductive attorney for 14 years, and is licensed in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. She is passionate about creating happy families through surrogacy and egg donation and has helped bring in to […]
Episode 9 Who?! Holly Smith, a 6x Egg Donor and that one decision changed the course of her life.
Wanting to make a difference in just one person’s life, Holly set out to become an egg donor her senior year of college. She went on to donate 6 times, and that one decision changed the course of her life. To this day, Holly continues to work in the world of infertility at Progyny Fertility, […]
Episode 8 Who?! Lauren Palm, Director of Matching & Education at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
When Lauren first found out about surrogacy, there was no question that she felt called to help a family. Her journey led to a beautiful set of twins and 14 years later, Lauren’s passion for surrogacy has only deepened. She went on to become our very own matching coordinator, bringing intended parents and gestational carriers […]
Episode 7 Who?! Blake Encalde, A spouse of an egg donor & surrogate.
Always with a heart for helping others, Blake knew that supporting his wife while she was an egg donor and surrogate was just one more way their family could be a blessing to others. Watch the episode here
Episode 6 Who?! A Doctor and Director for Third Party & LGBTQ+ Services and New Dad!
With the desire to be a part of a team Dr. Daniel Skora was drawn to specializing in fertility and obstetrics and has gone on to create many happy families! Dr. Skora serves as the medical director for LGBTQ+ services at Fertility Specialists of Texas and is passionate about spreading the word for how other […]