Less of a woman

We had sex this morning but I just felt like I wanted to cry. I don't feel like a proper woman anymore. I'm still trying to get my head around how this could have happened so quickly. What I can't understand is where were all the symptoms?? The mood swings? Hot flushes? Admittedly I had…

Diagnosis – It won’t be my baby

My GP at work couldn't have been more brilliant through all this, especially compared to the GP at my local doctors. It just goes to show it really does depend on who you get to see. I've been having blood tests (which kept having to be re-done) and waiting for appointments since late last year,…

Is there something wrong?

I always had a feeling getting pregnant might not just happen at the drop of a hat for me for some reason, but I’m starting to get worried. I’ve been having blood tests and seeing the GP since late last year as my periods have got really erratic, and I finally got my referral appointment…

About Me…..

Hi. My name is Jen. I was 40 when I got the devastating news that I was in early menopause and my only option if I wanted to carry my own child was egg donation. I decided to document my journey as a record for me, but also in case it could help others who…