Personal stories
Here you’ll find real-life stories from other heterosexual couples who have used donor conception to build their family.
Here you’ll find real-life stories from other heterosexual couples who have used donor conception to build their family.
We are very grateful to all those who have taken the time to write about their personal experiences of donor conception and issues relating to it. These stories are invaluable in helping to share common feelings around complex issues. Reading about how others have dealt with things is often very reassuring.
If you would like to contribute your own story, please do get in touch with us.
The following stories are told by our members who are in mum-and-dad families. To view our whole bank of personal stories covering all family types, click here.
Personal stories
Emma’s story: “If anything was ever meant to be, it was him”
Personal stories
Reflections
Personal stories
Sarah's story: Loss, learning and luck on the journey to motherhood
Personal stories
Becky's story: "There’s so much more to being a mum than DNA"
Personal stories
Mark's story: "Our family felt complete"
Personal stories
Mixed blessings