Listen "S5: E7 Being donor conceived and using donor conception to conceive"
Episode Synopsis
In todays episode I chat to Freya.
Freya is donor conceived and was raised by 2 mums. Then, her and her wife used donor sperm to conceive a daughter, so she has perspectives of both being donor conceived and also being a recipient parent.
**Warning: we discuss some characteristics of the sperm donor Freya used in the episode**
In this episode we cover:
- Feelings about being donor conceived
- A good age to meet donor siblings
- Finding your donor through DNA testing
- How it feels to connect with your donor
- What language feels comfortable
- Considering using a known donor
- The importance of constantly learning
and much much more!
Connect with Freya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicorndcp
Thank you for listening to The Stork and I Podcast! I would love for you to share this episode and let me know what you think! Please take a moment to rate and review, it really helps others find the podcast which can be a great source of support!
About Mel Johnson
Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey.
I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood
Learn more about me and the coaching I offer at www.thestorkandi.com
Instagram:
Join our Instagram community for more support: www.instagram.com/the_stork_and_i
Thriving Solo:
You can sign up to Thriving Solo, The Stork and I Membership Community for solo mums here: https://members.thestorkandi.com
Future Events:
You can see our planned future events here:
https://members.thestorkandi.com/webinar-library/
Freya is donor conceived and was raised by 2 mums. Then, her and her wife used donor sperm to conceive a daughter, so she has perspectives of both being donor conceived and also being a recipient parent.
**Warning: we discuss some characteristics of the sperm donor Freya used in the episode**
In this episode we cover:
- Feelings about being donor conceived
- A good age to meet donor siblings
- Finding your donor through DNA testing
- How it feels to connect with your donor
- What language feels comfortable
- Considering using a known donor
- The importance of constantly learning
and much much more!
Connect with Freya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicorndcp
Thank you for listening to The Stork and I Podcast! I would love for you to share this episode and let me know what you think! Please take a moment to rate and review, it really helps others find the podcast which can be a great source of support!
About Mel Johnson
Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey.
I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood
Learn more about me and the coaching I offer at www.thestorkandi.com
Instagram:
Join our Instagram community for more support: www.instagram.com/the_stork_and_i
Thriving Solo:
You can sign up to Thriving Solo, The Stork and I Membership Community for solo mums here: https://members.thestorkandi.com
Future Events:
You can see our planned future events here:
https://members.thestorkandi.com/webinar-library/
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