What Egg Donors & Surrogates Need to Know If you’re an egg donor or gestational carrier (surrogate), travel is often part of your journey. Whether it’s for medical screenings, retrievals, transfers, or checkups, many of these steps can involve flying across state lines. That’s why it’s essential to be prepared for the upcoming REAL ID deadline. Starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board…
Today—and every day—we honor the incredible compassion, dedication, and expertise that nurses bring to the world. At An Eggceptional Match, we are especially proud to be nurse-owned and operated. Our founder, Angela Bevill, is a Registered Nurse whose journey began in labor & delivery and IVF nursing. Her passion for supporting others through the life-changing processes of egg donation and surrogacy led her to create AEM—a place where intended parents, egg donors, and surrogates are…
It means 23 years of dreams fulfilled, families built, and lifelong connections made. It means trust—earned one relationship at a time. It means showing up with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, day after day, for over two decades. In 23 years, we’ve seen hope take root and lives forever changed. We’ve walked beside hundreds of intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors through some of their most personal journeys. And with each story, our commitment has only…
At An Eggceptional Match, we believe that family is everything — and helping someone begin their journey to parenthood is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Do you know someone who’d make a great egg donor or surrogate? By referring a friend, family member, or community connection to AEM, you can help create families — and earn generous rewards along the way. Here’s how you can get involved in three easy steps:…
It is tax season, and many of you on your infertility journey may wonder what you can claim! Please keep in mind that you must itemize your return to deduct your travel and medical expenditures! The following is a small list of items that can typically be included in your tax deductions: It is critical that you maintain documentation while itemizing deductions from your IVF journey. You should keep a folder exclusively for receipts, invoices,…
Choosing an Egg Donor and Surrogate Agency can feel overwhelming. An Eggceptional Match’s 23 years of service and dedication will provide you with the below and more!
1. Finding Your Preferred Agency Working with an agency can be intimidating because there seems to be one “on every corner” these days! We recommend meeting with several agencies to get a sense of their staff and processes. Some agencies provide a more hands-on experience, while others are less involved and personal. Because you will be working with the agency for an average of 4-6 months during your egg donation journey, verifying that your agency…
It’s hard to believe this was 3 years ago. One of the most challenging times of my life…. • I was injecting myself daily. No not because I was a druggy. Because I was stimulating the growth of my eggs and preparing for a donation. Yes I donated my eggs, “like a chicken”, as some of my silly friends would say. 🤪 • After learning about the struggles so many couples go through to have kids…
