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Paths to Parenthood For Single & Gay Dads: An Introduction
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Dennis's Story
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Dennis's story
In this video we hear from Dennis Williams, who shares his story of becoming a dad as a gay, single man through egg donation and gestational surrogacy.
Dennis share his perspective on:
- Deciding to Become a Single Parent (00:07)
- Selecting a Clinic & Doctor (03:55)
- Connecting with an Egg Donor (10:17)
- The Egg Retrieval Process (12:28)
- Connecting with a Surrogate (16:42)
- Dealing with Setbacks (22:41)
- On-Going Relationships (29:28)
- Preparing Financially (33:10)
- Managing the Process (38:15)
- The Importance of Quality Information & a Support System (41:30)
- Managing Family Building & Work (45:07)
- First-Hand Advice (50:50)
- Elan's Birth Story (55:09)
- Life as a Single Parent (1:04:35)
For more detailed look at egg donation & gestational surrogcacy, see our dedicated courses on the subject.