By a Xytex Donor
When I heard the radio spot about Xytex, I saw it as an opportunity to help. My wife and I had both talked about this in the past, specifically her becoming an egg donor.
Because others in our families had fertility difficulties, we had always considered donating if we could. My sister was adopted and my parents had trouble conceiving me, and in my wife’s family, her uncle also had extensive issues conceiving. For us (because it was our decision), it was an opportunity for us to give back. Since we had no trouble with fertility, and we already had a family of three children, we decided to try and see if I could help others.
The first time I went to Xytex, I was very nervous and even had trouble sleeping the night before…I didn’t know what to expect. But the folks at Xytex put me at ease.
So now, I’m making the 20-mile roundtrip drive to Xytex, watching my intake of caffeine and generally taking care of myself. We use the compensation I receive for activities for our children, all of whom are very involved in extracurricular activities. While the schedule can be difficult, I enjoy knowing that I’m helping people, and I’ve also enjoyed the company and friendship of the group at Xytex.
More recently, I’ve begun wondering if I have any children and what they’re doing and how they’re doing. My wife and I felt strongly that it’s only fair that any children are able to find out information about me once they reach the age of majority. The whole concept of being born and growing up in a situation where offspring are misled about who they are or resent when they can’t find information about their donor isn’t something I support. So, it was any easy decision to become an ID-release donor.
I suspect that most people view sperm donation as college kids out for a quick buck, and maybe that is why some men contribute, but there is more. Most of the people I have met seem to have other reasons beyond money on why they are there. I know I do, and as for the radio spot I heard, I asked the counselor at Xytex about it, and she chuckled and told me they only ran that spot once.
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