Create A Happy Family

Join us in today's heartwarming episode as we sit down with dads Mike and Harold, who share their incredible journey of growing their family through surrogacy and egg donation. As a same-sex couple, they open up about the complexities they navigated, from medical challenges to the emotional and practical considerations they faced along the way. Mike and Harold highlight the invaluable support from...

Father's Day is a special occasion, and to celebrate, we're shining a light on dads who became fathers through egg donation. In this episode, Brent and Scott share their heartfelt stories, highlighting the joys and challenges they faced along the way. Scott and his wife always knew egg donation would be part of their story, but even with that knowledge the journey was filled with emotional ups and...

On today’s episode, I had the privilege and honor to speak with Dr. Mark Leondires, the founder, medical director, and partner in reproductive endocrinology at Illume Fertility, with locations in Connecticut and New York. Dr. Leondires is an esteemed member of RESOLVE's Physician Council and ASRM's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force. In 2012, he founded GayParentsToBe.com, a resource adv...

May marks Nurse Appreciation Week, a special time to celebrate the incredible contributions of nurses. Our agency works with so many amazing nurses but in this episode, we are shining a spotlight on one extraordinary nurse: Lauren Brown, the Lead Third Party Coordinator at CCRM Houston. Lauren takes us through a typical day in her life as a third-party coordinator, detailing the steps involved in...

It is the season of Mother's Day which is time of celebration, but can also be a hard day for many. To celebrate where ever you find yourself during this time we want to share some stories of hope and today's episode you will get to hear form Crystal, who's inspiring journey to motherhood is one of hope, resilience and pure joy! She candidly shares her poignant experiences with the loss of her dau...

It is almost Mother's Day which can be a time of big celebration but also a hard day for many. To celebrate wherever you find yourself during this time we want to share some stories of hope and one of them is that of sweet mama Amy and dad Tim. In their pursuit of starting a family later in life, they encountered hurdles such as a miscarriage, and unsuccessful IVF. However, their determination nev...

Molly O'Brien, an attorney specializing in art law, shares her journey into the field of surrogacy and egg donation. With grace and compassion, she narrates how her prior experiences in the industry inspired her to pursue a law degree, becoming a passionate advocate for the rights of parents, surrogates, and donors alike. Molly discusses the importance of ethical practices in the surrogacy and egg...

On this special episode Dr. Ravi Gada warmly shares his journey and passion for reproductive endocrinology, highlighting the ever-changing landscape of the field. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the joy of patient care, drawing from his personal experiences with IVF. Acknowledging the impact of social media on fertility awareness, Dr. Gada delves into the complexities of navigating on...

On today's special episode we get to hear from Lindsey Tomaszewski, who opens up about her remarkable journey to parenthood, navigating through the highs and lows of infertility treatments, but focusing on the financial hurdles, and the emotional roller coaster of adoption and surrogacy. Through candid storytelling, she shares her personal triumphs of embracing parenthood through adoption and surr...

In this episode, we delve into the essence of National Infertility Awareness Week, founded by Resolve, The National Infertility Association, in 1989. It's a platform for sharing stories, raising awareness, and catalyzing change. Our guest, Rebecca Flick, Chief External Affairs Officer for Resolve, shares her journey since joining in 2005, initially motivated by a desire to make a difference. Littl...

In this episode, we have the privilege and honor of hearing from Melissa Bornico and Rachel Schiff as they discuss their experiences as donor-conceived individuals and their involvement with the US Donor Conceived Council (USDCC). They share how they learned about their donor conception, the challenges they faced in processing this information, and the impact it had on their identities and relatio...

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 during the process, including guidance from Egg Donor Solutions. They share...

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. With empathy and expertise, she navigates the deli...

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 m...

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 Personal Journey Path to choosing egg donation Honoring your donor conceived children N...

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. Topics Covered Personal Journey Influences and support Reasons for becoming an egg donor Research Agency vs. egg bank Personal care with an agency experience Matching Proces...

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 researching how to even begin this process. This is an amazing episode full of magic and helpful to any...

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. If you have further questions, you can reach out to info@createahappyfamily.com or visit our website at www.createahappyfamil...

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/

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 cycle, 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! Blog Reference: https://eggdonorsolutions.com/egg-donors/tips-when-creating-your-egg-...

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 the creation of this happy family! ART Attorney mentioned in this episode :) https://karenpersis.com/

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 her story on her own social medi...

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! I got to ask them their perspective and what they remembered from the journeys and they shared some of their favorite memories, stories, advice for other kids and for other moms who are thinkin...

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! More Stories!

Leslee Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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 Health Consultant for CCRM Fertility Clini...