This is so so beautiful Vipul! Thank you for sharing your story! I'm an indian from India...and you're right (also probably the fertility world is a whole another thing altogether so I might be completely unaware). I've seen no one ever talk about sperm donation or the whole process even though there seems to be ivf centers popping up on every street here.
I also think for many it's hard to imagine giving their dna to someone else...knowing of their existence and never getting to meet them. Probability is quite slim. Also as you said there's so much lack of awareness it's crazy!
I completely resonate with how you mention about the dream. I felt a very similar connection with my first kid...have been feeling it on and off for the past 1.5 years...and we're planning to start trying soon.
Understanding whether you want kids is a journey in itself. I'm so so happy you're taking the space to sit with and integrate all your inner selves...to understand who you are! It's such a beautiful process!
Hey Shruthi! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. Wow so much to unpack here. I agree there are people who would feel uncomfortable knowing their offspring are in the world and they’ll never potentially meet. This is why you have to complete a mandatory fertility counselling session so that you are made aware of all of the emotional realities that come with this choice. Even if you don’t feel it at the beginning, you may feel it later in life and that’s why they are there to support you at any time. Also, I forgot to mention in my article that fear of what your future/current partner may say also stops people from donating. This is why it is advised when dating you mention it upfront as not everyone would be comfortable with this choice. Thankfully I have a very supportive partner who has seen the whole process through with me. I don’t feel uncomfortable knowing my offspring are out there because I know deep down that I was only meant to be involved in that particular portion of their souls journey. Maybe the plot will thicken in the coming decades but I’ll deal with that then 😅
Thank you Vipul for this beautiful, raw, and honest sharing. What a blessing your words are, what a healing ripple they have generated within the wider world.
This is so so beautiful Vipul! Thank you for sharing your story! I'm an indian from India...and you're right (also probably the fertility world is a whole another thing altogether so I might be completely unaware). I've seen no one ever talk about sperm donation or the whole process even though there seems to be ivf centers popping up on every street here.
I also think for many it's hard to imagine giving their dna to someone else...knowing of their existence and never getting to meet them. Probability is quite slim. Also as you said there's so much lack of awareness it's crazy!
I completely resonate with how you mention about the dream. I felt a very similar connection with my first kid...have been feeling it on and off for the past 1.5 years...and we're planning to start trying soon.
Understanding whether you want kids is a journey in itself. I'm so so happy you're taking the space to sit with and integrate all your inner selves...to understand who you are! It's such a beautiful process!
Also I wish you so much love, joy, and gratitude as you embark on your baby making journey ❤️🙏🏽
Hey Shruthi! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. Wow so much to unpack here. I agree there are people who would feel uncomfortable knowing their offspring are in the world and they’ll never potentially meet. This is why you have to complete a mandatory fertility counselling session so that you are made aware of all of the emotional realities that come with this choice. Even if you don’t feel it at the beginning, you may feel it later in life and that’s why they are there to support you at any time. Also, I forgot to mention in my article that fear of what your future/current partner may say also stops people from donating. This is why it is advised when dating you mention it upfront as not everyone would be comfortable with this choice. Thankfully I have a very supportive partner who has seen the whole process through with me. I don’t feel uncomfortable knowing my offspring are out there because I know deep down that I was only meant to be involved in that particular portion of their souls journey. Maybe the plot will thicken in the coming decades but I’ll deal with that then 😅
What a beautiful way to put it! Thanks for sharing Vipul!
Thank you Vipul for this beautiful, raw, and honest sharing. What a blessing your words are, what a healing ripple they have generated within the wider world.
In honour of the Father within you.
Thank you so much for making the time to read and share your words Sam. I deeply appreciate you. ❤️🙏🏽
Honestly I think this is beautiful and those babies are blessed to have your energy 🙏🏻
Thank you so much Michelle I really appreciate your kind words! ❤️🙏🏽
Love you xx