Talking to your children about using an egg donor to become a family

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Talking To Your Children About Using An Egg Donor To Become A Family

Interview with Kim, and her children Devon 16 yrs, Rachel 11 yrs and Jesse 11yrs

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Kim: Mother of donor-egg conceived twins.  "I think the most important thing is to not have it be a big deal. To me the earlier you tell the easier...the less of a big deal you can make it.”

Devon: ”Definitely go up and let your kids know. Make sure it’s not...a complete shock.”

Rachel: ”I think they should know...I think they should know."

Jesse: ”Well I don’t think it should be kept as a secret or something.”

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