Personal stories
We know that hearing about the experiences and journeys of other families can be enormously reassuring and helpful, so we have a bank of over 100 accessible to everyone.
We know that hearing about the experiences and journeys of other families can be enormously reassuring and helpful, so we have a bank of over 100 accessible to everyone.
Below you’ll find stories where DCN members talk about their personal experiences of telling and talking about donor conception. To view all of our 100+ personal stories across all topics, click here.
Recommended reads
‘Three Makes Baby – How to parent your donor conceived child’
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Sharing insights about known sperm donation (Three Makes Baby podcast)
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Arguing the need for UK regulation to recognise that donor siblings can and are connecting before the age of 18 (BioNews)
Personal stories
"Half of Me" – Ally's Story
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Helpful guidance for those grappling with when and how to tell their children they’re donor conceived
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What Does Your Faith Say About Using Donor Eggs?
Personal stories
Kate's story: Growing up as a donor conceived person
Personal stories
Lou's story: "I needed to know more"
Personal stories
The road to Rachel – Sara's story
Personal stories
John's story: "The surrogate down our street"
Personal stories
“The children will always know about their donor” – Sophy’s story
Personal stories
Being an older mum and a mum through egg donation – Michelle's Story (Part 2)
Personal stories
"It was right for us to just surrender ourselves to the process" – Michelle's Story (Part 1)
Personal stories
Deciding to use a donor – Mairead’s story
Personal stories
Hannah's solo mum story