Hurdles Series Episodes
If you’re ready to get into the details but still before you actually have to be doing it, you’re in the right place. The Hurdle Series is a deep dive into the specific questions you didn’t even know you had to ask yet. We’re moving past the big picture and doing a reality check on the actual questions most have and the raw emotions of this path. May this help you in any way it can. I’m Mom-on-a-Mission.
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 1: What are the success rates of IVF with donor eggs at age 45-plus
Understanding Donor Egg Success Rates is the foundational step for anyone navigating the biological crossroads of IVF at 45. While the statistics for using your own eggs may feel like a clinical barrier, shifting to a donor can move the probability of a live birth from 1% to an estimated 60% per tr…
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 2 - Is it okay to not tell my child they are donor conceived?
Is it okay to not tell my child they are donor conceived?" In this episode, we move away from clinical lab reports and into the emotional atmosphere of your home. We explore the three main perspectives on handling the donor egg truth: total privacy, waiting until they are "old enough," and honesty …
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 3 - Why would I stop using my own eggs and move to donor eggs?
Choosing Donor Eggs is often the most difficult pivot in a fertility journey, especially when you feel like you were doing the work, following the plan, and suddenly you're here. In this episode, we dive into why high AMH levels and ultrasound counts can be misleading, exploring the science of oocy…
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 4 - Is using a donor egg giving up?
Is using a donor egg giving up on yourself, or is it the moment you finally choose to stop the tug-of-war with your own biology? There is a shift that happens when technical success rates take a backseat and the human reality of raising your child kicks in. In this episode, we reframe the donor pat…
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 5 - Is wanting one more at 45 okay?
Pursuing a donor egg sibling at 45 often brings up the question of whether asking for another child is asking for "too much" when you already have a child you adore. You may wonder if you’re making life harder for the child who is already here, but the reality is that wanting to complete your famil…
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 6 - Is the "Price of Hope" standing between you and your child?
Is the "Price of Hope" the only thing standing between you and your child? After ten years of "living tiny" and pouring every cent into failed treatments, we finally found our miracle through Donor Egg IVF. But the real cost is about so much more than a bank wire—it’s about the "guilt of the cent,"…
May 14, 2026
Hurdle 7 - Am I too old to carry my child at 45-plus?
Thinking about Pregnancy at 45 often leads to the heavy question: "Am I too old to carry my child?" While your ovarian reserve follows a chronological decline, your uterine environment—the potential nursery for your baby—remains a muscular, resilient, and capable home. In this episode, we explore w…
May 14, 2026
Hurdle Ep 8 - Will my child look like me if I use a donor egg?
Asking "Will my child look like me?" is a natural and deeply protective concern when you begin exploring a donor database at 45. It isn’t about being vain; it’s about the visceral fear that a lack of physical resemblance might make your child feel like a guest in their own home. In this episode, we…
May 20, 2026
Is Using Donor Eggs Giving Up On Yourself?
If you feel like you are failing a test you never signed up for, you aren't alone. In this entry of the Donor Egg Diary , I’m taking you into the "Deep Basement" of my 2.5-year journey from paralysis to peace. We’re tackling ...