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Valerie Bauman

Q _ Were you ultimately successful in your quest to conceive?

A _ I am currently pregnant, due in mid-May. I can’t wait to meet my son!

Is there anything you would have done differently along the way?

There is a donor I mention in the book who I worked with that I call “The Conquistador.” We attempted to have a romantic relationship while also trying to get me pregnant. I regret that situation.

You lay out many pitfalls in trying to conceive in the unregulated market. How can would-be parents avoid getting burned?

The key is taking your time to

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