Reproductive Assistance Inc. Comments!

Lisa,

I wanted to thank you again for giving me this amazing, awesome, and
wonderful experience. Even though the last few weeks have been hard on
my physically and emotionally, I would do it all over again. The twins
were worth it all.

From a carrier who had two weeks of hospitalization and then deliverd
twin girls at 34 weeks

Lisa,

I am 11 weeks and 5 days .  Thank you so much....if it weren't for you and the donor, this would not have been possible!

A Recipient family who got a donor from RAI

Hi Nickie,

It was a true pleasure to meet you.  It is always good to have a face to go along with a voice.  You are so nice and caring to all the patients and it comes off very soothing not only the patients but us as well.  Continue doing an excellent job because you are a natural.

I look forward to working with you again.  You make my job easy because you do not mind going the extra step for the patient.

From a Third Party Coordinator in Texas

Dear Nickie and Lisa,

We can not thank you enough for helping us fulfill a dream a long time in the making!  We could not have done it without you.

Nickie, you have been just fabulous!  You have been my cheerleader the whole way thru.  Your job technically was over once you helped us locate a donor but you always went above and beyond to help with words and prayers every step of the way.  I know I have a long way to go, but now at 11 weeks, we are very hopeful!

We are so thankful and will never forget what a help you and our sweet angel donor were in making our dream become a reality!  If I can ever help by speaking with someone about RAI, I will be happy to sign your praises.

Much grattitude,
R and A

A family who got a donor with RAI

Nickie,

"Funny you mentioned thinking of us when you left today.  It reminded me of all those people we had talked to at different donor agencies and how none of them gave me the feeling of trust and comfort that we found with you. So, because we met with you and were able to see you face to face, I knew we definetly found the right person to help us. We also spoke with the Donor Coordinator, and she said that she loved the donor and was blown away by her attitude and that everything looked great.  So of course, we were over the moon."

A quote from a Recipient family about Nickie in Texas

Dear Recipient Family,

I recently received your letter and was suprised to say the least.  You were the first recipients that I heard back from since being a donor.  After reading your letter, I was touched by your story. Your story seems like I could have written it myself.  I could tell we have a lot in common.  I did the same thing as a child with my sister, playing with Cabbage Patch dolls and pretending to have a baby of my own. After I was married, I was surpised to find out that I was pregnant a month later.

Looking at my children and knowing how rewarding it is to be a parent, I would love to think that I gave another couple that chance.  That is why I became a donor.

I know that it had to be a hard decision to use a donor, but I believe that some people were meant to cross paths in life.

I wish the best for you and your spouse and am grateful that I was able to bring some hope to your dreams of having children.

Sincerely,
Your Donor
- a letter from a donor back to her Recipient family

Good morning, Lisa.

I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that today I am 30 weeks pregnant with my twins.  We are expecting a boy and a girl.  This has been the most wonderful experience and alot of it is thanks to you.  You are such a blessing in our lives.  We would not have ever been matched with our donor without your help.  You talked me thru the process and just KNEW who we needed to match with.  THANK YOU!  I will update you when they are born and send you pictures.  Keep up the good work, and if I can do anything for you to return the favor, please let me know.  I tell everyone  that is looking into egg donation about RAI and YOU!

BB
- a Recipient Mother who got an egg donor with RAI

Hi Lisa,

I just found out this am that I am with child!  Please pass along the good news to my donor.  Also, please tell her how grateful I am and God blesses her and her family.  This has been the best present that I ever received.

GM
- a family that got an egg donor with RAI.  Did not get pregnant on the fresh transfer but did get pregnant with one baby on the frozen transfer.

Dear Donor,

We have been trying to for 6 years to conceive.  You have no idea the joy you have brought into our lives.  Thank you for everything.  We wish you the best in life.

A family that got an egg donor with RAI and are pregnant with twins

Lisa,

Just wanted to update you on the success of our last donor cycle.  I gave birth to boy/girl twins.

We are forever grateful to you, our donor, our doctor, and everyone who helped us reach the dream of having a family.

If you ever talk to the donor, please tell her that I think of her and are so grateful and blessed to have crossed paths with her.

Best Wishes!
KP
- a family that used the same donor twice.  First cycle they had one baby and the second cycle they had twins.

Hey Lisa,

How are you?  Just checking in to say hello and Happy Holidays!  We are having the best time with our son!  He is "my heart".

From family that won the Free Egg Donor Contest in 2008

Lisa and Bethany,

We wanted to thank you both for helping make our dream come true.  The whole process is very frustrating and nerve racking, but your assistance made it easier.  There really are no words to express our gratitude.  Thanks to what you do, we have a beautiful baby girl.  We are absolutely thrilled and excited that she is finally here, not to mention, we are a little tired too.

Thanks again,
L and S
- a couple that got an egg donor with RAI

Lisa,

I can not tell you enough how truly grateful we are for your services to us, which ultimately led us to getting our two beautiful babies.  We are so blessed and have such a wonderful family.  If you can, please tell the donor how much we appreciate what she has done for us.  It is an awesome miracle.

With the utmost warmth and gratitude,
Linda
- A family that used an egg donor and had boy/girl twins

Thanks Lisa,

You have always been our best supporter within all the groups of people that we have dealt with.

R.
- a family that got a donor from RAI

I wanted to thank you and Bethany for the excellent assistance thru my donations.  I worked with a very well known agency prior to finding yours and despite their reputatoin, your agency is 1000 times better in every aspect.

Thank you so much for everything.  It has been a pleasure.

HW
- a donor who donated 4 times with RAI

Dear Lisa,

I wanted to send you some updated photos on the babies.  They are just adorable.  Again, thanks for everything!

LP
- a family that got an egg donor and had twins

Lisa

I can not begin to thank you for all your help and kindness.  You are the number one reason we chose RAI. The moment we spoke, I knew we were with the right people.

EM
- a family that got an egg donor

Dear Lisa,

Words can not describe what you have done for us in these past months.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  We will always cherish your guidance, humor, patience, and warmth.  You gave us hope!

May all your dreams come true. 

Hi Lisa,

I just wanted to let you know that the transfer took place today- everything went well.  No matter the outcome of the procedure, we wanted to express our gratitude to the donor!  We appreciate very much what she has done for us and we wish her all the best in her life.

We also wanted to thank you and all the personnel from your agency that made all the journey so much easier!  You always followed up on things in time and we never felt pushed to make any decisions but we also did not feel alone no matter what the decision was.

Thank you again,

S and B
- A Recipient couple that used an RAI egg donor

Thank you!  I'm 36 weeks and super excited!   Brooke and Mack are going thru a lot medically, so I'm hoping this baby girl stays put until her due date to allow mommy and daddy enough time to recover.  This experience is even more awesome than I knew it would be.  :)

Happy Mother's Day to you too!

J. H.
- A gestational carrier placed thru RAI.  The Intended Mother had kidney disease and found out that her husband was a kidney match.

Your company is the best!!  Thanks for the follow up.

We did received Teri's update as well but it is always so nice to know that we can count on you for even the smallest update regardless !!!  Thanks for all that you do and let's hope this time the luck is on our side.

Sincerely,

R and T
- A recipient egg donor couple using a carrier

Hi Lisa!

I wanted to write to tell you that I'm pregnant!!  We are still crossing our fingers that all will go well, but as of tomorrow, I'm 12 weeks. It's beyond words.  I think we still can't quite believe it, although I'm having "morning" (all day) sickness, so I believe it more than my husband does!

Thank you from two filled hearts.

J and J
- egg donor recipient family

Hi Lisa,

We want to thank you for the wonderful service you provided.  Without you, we would not have our wonderful little boy who turns one in May 2008. 

We had 14 mature eggs, only 2 fertilized, and I only used one egg.  And boy was that one hardy egg.  Our little boy is perfect in every way imaginable.

Thanks,

G and T
- a recipient family who selected a donor thru RAI

Padric was born on March 20.  Everyone is great and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish.  We have a new son and great new special friends thanks to your service.

M and K
- Intended Parents who got a gestational carrier from RAI for their frozen embroyos

Lisa and Bethany,

We wanted to thank you for all of your help in the past few months.  The work you do everyday is pretty amazing.  We truly appreciate all of your support and guidance -as this has been completely uncharttered territory for us.  Also, please thank our donor on our behalf, as what she is doing is such an act of kindness. She may be making a long time dream of ours become a reality, which is quite a gift.

Again, thanks for all that you do!

K and M
- a recipient family that got an egg donor-she had her ovaries removed about 4 months in an emergency operation before their wedding

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for always keeping us up to date and providing the specifics without having to ask.  You have been a joy to work with during this process because you provide us with all the necessary information and share our excitment in becoming parents.  Thanks!

T and R
- prospective parents that got an egg donor from RAI with their gestational carrier

Hi Lisa,

So great to catch up with you today! I'm so glad to hear you're so busy helping so many couples create their families.  Here is a photo of our second baby from the frozen embroyos.

Thanks so much,

"Dear Donor - wish we knew your name! Its funny to know you are so close by - helping us to achieve our dream. We wish we could hug you and tell you how much what you're doing means to us - after so many years of "trying" and heartbreak.  I think I may have given up - was just getting so hard... but my husband was destined to be a dad! He has so much love to give and is so great with children, they are just drawn to him - he works at an aquarium, so we already have our first family outings planned.  So many plans, and dreams - that you are helping to come true.

We're so sorry you have been trapped in Rhode Island - and in the winter no less!  Thank you for taking this time out of your life - we will be forever, eternally, grateful.  Even if this doesn't 'work' - you have given us hope, a chance, and that is truly priceless. Hard to say thank you for such a gift - I'm crying just writing this, thank you thank you.

All the best, warmest wishes to you."

- from a family that got an egg donor and the donor traveled across the US to donate

"Thanks, Lisa,

We have the CLIA and FDA lab results.  You're great!"

LB
- from a nurse coordinator in Rhoade Island that was having trouble getting info for a donor's out of state monitoring

"Thank you for everything Lisa.  Your support and encouragement mean more than I can say. 

JP
- a family that got an egg donor with RAI

"Lisa,

Thanks so much for helping us start our family.

Thank you,"

"Hi Lisa,

Thank you for all that you do!  Now that we have a donor, maybe you can find a basket to put our eggs in soon."

KG
- a family that got an egg donor with RAI and are still searching for a carrier

"Lisa,

Thanks for all of your help and for answering all our questions."

"Lisa,

Thanks for everything.  I'm really excited about everything, and feel really good about the carrier, donor, doctors, lawyer, and last but not least YOU!  You have made all this possible, and no words or all the money in the world could possibly be enough to thank you."

S.N.
- a family that got a gestational carrier and donor with RAI

"Lisa,

You helped us get pregnant last year, and I delivered a healthy baby boy.  We are so happy and are glad we worked with you!

Thanks,

L.W."

"Hi Lisa and Bethany,

I'd like you to meet my new family- two twin boys, (photos were enclosed).  I absolutely love them, and they certainly keep me busy!  Thank you very much for helping me start my family!

N.M."

"Lisa,

Tomorrow is our transfer date.  Regardless of the outcome, I want to thank you and your team for professional and personal service.  In addition, I consider our donor to be an angel on earth.  Her generosity is too grand for any words that I can think of.  Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

C.W."
- from a Recipient family that used an egg donor

"Hi Lisa,

I am not sure that I ever let you know what happened with our egg donor cycle.  In any case, we are the ecstatic parents of boy/girl twins.  They are perfect in every way, and we love them with all our hearts.  I am eternally grateful for the service you provide.  Words can not express how thankful we are.  Our donor was the best!

Sincerely,

KC"

Our miracle baby has arrived and I can finally write this thank you without crying uncontrollably with happiness.  I feel I stumbled upon your web site for a reason because having our baby has been the most wonderful, profound experience I have ever had.  Working with you both was a complete joy and I'll be forever grateful for your part in bringing our baby to us.  She is the most precious gift I've ever been blessed with."

from a Recipient couple that used an egg donor

"Hi Lisa and Bethany,

We have news to share.  Our little princess was born on March 23 and is a premie in the NICU.  She will soon be discharged to come home.  We wanted to thank you for all the help you provided during our quest for a surrogate.  You folks are doing a tremendous job in giving hope and confidence to couples like us who are in the dire need of expanding their family.  Thanks again"

from a couple that conceived on their own after searching for a surrogate

"If you are having trouble, do not get discouraged.  I went to five different agencies to find your agency as the best."

- from a Recipient couple that used an egg donor

"Thanks so much for your part in helping us to have our own child.  Obviously, without your and the donors help, it would not have been possible."

- from a Recipient couple that used an egg donor

"Dear Donor,

Thank you for helping us become the family we have always wanted to be.  A lifetime of thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

Much love always, Your Cleveland Recipient Family"

- from a Recipient couple that used an egg donor

"I wanted to drop you a line to THANK-YOU for all your help and support and to give you an update!! I'm in my 22nd week and pregnant with boy/girl twins!!  We couldn't be happier and feel so blessed and lucky!!"

"Dear Donor,

Today you did something very incredibly wonderful and generous for us.  Thank you seems like such a small way to tell you how incredibly grateful we are to you and your family.  Whatever the outcome is next week, or in the end...you have done something to help make our dreams come true.  God bless you and your family!

Our sincerest thanks and best wishes,

Your Recipient Family"

- from a Recipient family that did not get pregnant

"Lisa,

Thanks for everything that you did during my donor cycle.  This experience was wonderful and you helped make the process a smooth one.  I appreciate everything that you did and I wish you the best!"

- from a donor

"Hey Lisa,

I just wanted to let you know that things are going great with our donor!  We are all set to cycle in late December/January.  Thanks so much for making this service available.  Both my husband and I feel like it was money well spent.

Sincerely,

K.C."
- from a Recipient Couple

Six weeks later...

"Hello all:

We have completed our donor egg cycle.  We transferred 3 excellent quality embroyos.  Our donor had 28 eggs retrieved, 20 were mature, and 17 fertilized normally.  We now have 14 embroyos frozen if this cycle does not work.  Thank you so much for providing this service.  It was well worth the money, and your donor was very conscientious and did not miss a single appointment.  Please thank her from us from the bottom of our heart!

Sincerely,

K.C."
- from a Recipient Couple