We knew it wasn’t a decision to make impulsively.
Eventually, after consulting medical professionals and discussing the process with our families, we decided to move forward.
We contacted a fertility clinic and learned about the donor selection process.
There were profiles containing medical histories, family backgrounds, physical characteristics, and personal information.
After careful consideration, we selected a donor named Daniel.
He was 35 years old, had a university education, and had provided an extensive medical history.
The clinic assured us that the available screening information did not reveal any significant inherited conditions.
We completed the required paperwork and began treatment.
It wasn’t easy.
There were injections, blood tests, appointments, and days when one of us felt discouraged.
Sometimes Emily would call me after a difficult appointment.
“I don’t think I can do this anymore,” she would say.
“Then we’ll take a break,” I would tell her. “There’s no race. We’re doing this together.”
