organ donor, now egg?

Today I am going in for my first interview / ultrasound to become an egg donor. I haven't had any fertility problems and I would really like to be able to help a couple who is unable to conceive.

I have a friend who is going through the process right now. She has already been chosen by a couple, and will start her cycle here soon. She is expecting the retrieval of the eggs to be in November.

It is a common and safe process, and can be done up to six times. Though, I think I am going to do it only once or maybe twice.

Of course you are compensated for your time and effort in more than just cash. I would like to say, that going into this I was all heart... having the need to help someone is such a huge way, but my husband and I were actually turned on to the idea by the amount of money that was compensated for the process. Bad, right? I know. I feel guilty.

I keep reading about the process more and more, and reading about the families that exists because of egg donors. I am caring way more about the aspect of helping a deserving couple conceive a child. Its a great feeling. Unfortunately some women are not able to conceive for so many reasons, and that is weighing heavy on my heart. Having children has and always will be such a huge life goal for myself and my husband that I would be completely depressed if I learned that I was unable to. I  could only image what some of these couples have been through. I want to help them. I want to make someone happy, known or anonymously.

I know this isn't an easy subject for many women. I know that there will be a little piece of me in someone's arms making them smile every day, and as corny as that sounds... I am so excited to make that happen.

If I get chosen that is. Obviously becoming an egg donor isn't like donating cash to an organization. You don't just give it up no questions asked. There are extensive health and personal questions that are asked. They will interview me, and give me an ultrasound, then if I am approved to become and egg donor, I will have to wait until a couple choses me. I will be crushed if I am unable to donate. I am also a little weary about someone choosing me. I have dark brown hair, brown eyes... no special features.. My friend that is going through the process has blonde hair, and blue eyes. The all American child. I'm hoping someone choses me. I want to help someone in a beautifully magical way.


So yeah, this is my new crazy adventure on top of everything else going on!