I didn’t hear a lot on any matches over the course of the following month or so, but I was reassured that sometimes it’s just a matter of time. In the meantime, I was offered the opportunity to update my online donor profile with new pictures from a complimentary BHED (Beverly Hills Egg Donation) photoshoot. I had missed the last scheduled shoot, so when I was offered the chance again, I made sure not to miss it.
The photo shoot was just as pleasant an experience as every other meeting I’d had with the friendly BHED staff and helpers. The shoot went great and the pictures came out the same. My shoot was in the middle of November, and I received a call shortly thereafter from Lisa Greer saying that I had been matched! The pictures really helped my profile and provided me the chance to be matched. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I got the call. I was driving to work, and Lisa had called me herself to tell me the good news. I had to pull over because I was so overwhelmed with excitement. I immediately called my mom and she was equally excited for me.
The start of the next part of the process was receiving an email from Ellie Klein, my cycle coordinator. Here is the email:
Good Morning Lisa,
I am so excited for you that you’ve been chosen by a recipient to be their egg donor! I will be working with you throughout your cycle and you can call me anytime if you have questions or concerns. We will continue to check in about appointments and the process as things move forward.
Today I will be sending information about your match to the doctor’s office (Dr Sahakian at Pacific Fertility Partners – 310.209.7700). Please call them today and schedule and appointment (tell them you are a donor w/BHED) and then let me know when your appointment will be and I’ll add it to our calendar.
I also sent your information to our genetic counselor (Andi Fishbach). You will get a call from her likely today – I’ve asked Andi to fast track this report so that we can get it to the doctor right away. Your “meeting” with Andi will be on the phone and then she will write the report.
Your psychological interview will be with Brenda Fahn Hardt and it will be in person. You will hear from Brenda as well – perhaps you can see her the same day that you are in LA for your doctors appointment.
Once the ball is rolling with those 3 appointments we’ll start the process of securing the contract between you and your recipients – more on that later 
I’ll give you a call this afternoon to check in and introduce myself. Your first order of business is to call Dr Sahakian’s office and make an appointment. Norma is the receptionist and Erika is his nurse.
I look forward to working with you!
Happy Thanksgiving,
ellie
As you can see from this email, Ellie made the process clear to me and explained exactly what I needed to do. I felt really comfortable from the start and knew that I would be taken care of.
-Lisa, Donor
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