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My Egg, My Wife’s Womb, Our Baby: How We Found Our Way to Lesbian Motherhood
When Leah and I planned a family, we wanted to be as mutual as possible. Could reciprocal IVF – Leah carrying an embryo made from my egg – be the way forward?
TL;DR
- The couple chose reciprocal IVF for mutual involvement in creating their family, with Leah carrying an embryo made from the author's egg.
- They opted for a known donor, prioritizing qualities like knowability and emotional steadiness.
- The IVF process involved meticulous planning, egg retrieval, fertilization, and a period of waiting for results.
- Leah carried the author's embryo, experiencing pregnancy while the author felt a unique sense of distance and anticipation.
- The birth of their daughter, Mara, brought profound love and solidified their family, though legal adoption is still required for the author.
- The article discusses the evolving nature of motherhood and family, challenging traditional notions and highlighting the political aspect of same-sex parenthood in the current climate.