My loving husband Doug and I married on January 3, 2004. I am an elementary music teacher for grades K-5. In June 2006 we started trying to build our family, but in February 2008 I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. After many twists and turns in this journey, we took the big step of using donor eggs—and on July 1 I found out that I am pregnant. You can read my personal blog at donordiva.blogspot.com.
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