Why Henriette chose solo motherhood with a sperm donor

Henriette Cranil (1)

Henriette Cranil is a psychologist and mother of two 7-year-old twins conceived with the help of a sperm donor. Here, she shares her story of choosing to become a single mother by choice and the questions she wrestled with.

How Same-Sex Couple Chloe and Emma Chose Their Sperm Donor

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“Choosing a sperm donor is quite a journey. Initially, you think it will be easy, but it can be quite overwhelming because there is so much information. Ultimately, what I learned is to narrow your focus, and look at the things that are most important to you", says Chloe Jenkins.

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Being an Adventurer, %donor_name% is charming, artistic, imaginative, passionate and sensitive to others.

As an Advocate, %donor_name% pursues their ideals with conviction. Compassionate, insightful, and creative, %donor_name% is driven by a strong sense of purpose.

As an Architect, %donor_name% is rational, curious, determined and loves diving into all sorts of challenges.

%donor_name% is curious, enthusiastic, observant and able to get along with almost anyone.

As a Commander, %donor_name% is efficient, self-confident, inspiring and a skilled strategic thinker.

As a Consul, %donor_name% feels a strong sense of duty. Loyal, warm, and skilled at connecting with people, %donor_name% values relationships deeply.

%donor_name% is energetic, charismatic and a quick thinker. Excellent at analysing problems from every angle.

Being a Defender, %donor_name% is patient, hard-working and good at seeing things from others' perspective.

Being an Entertainer, %donor_name% is bold, original, creative, practical and a natural performer.

As an Entrepreneur, %donor_name% is bold, rational, and direct, with a love for experimenting with new ideas.

Being an Executive, %donor_name% is dedicated, strong-willed, honest, loyal and a great organiser.

As a Logician, %donor_name% is open-minded, honest and good at analysing and abstract thinking.

Being a Logistician, %donor_name% is honest, calm, strong-willed, responsible and great at creating order.

As a Mediator, %donor_name% is thoughtful, creative and able to see things from unconventional angles.

Being a Protagonist, %donor_name% is reliable, charismatic, altruistic and a true team player.

Being a Virtuoso, %donor_name% is optimistic, energetic and good at handling new situations or crises.

Dive deeper into the unique traits of the donor by reading through select information from their personality test. For further exploration, we recommend visiting our favourite resource, 16personalities.com.

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Intuitive

As an intuitive person, %donor_name% is highly imaginative, open-minded, and curious.

%donor_name% often prefer novelty over stability, with a mind drawn to hidden meanings and future possibilities.

Intuitive individuals also tend to value originality.

Observant

%donor_name% has a remarkable sense of practicality, pragmatism, and a down-to-earth nature.

A contributor to society's movers and shakers, %donor_name% takes action and makes things happen.

With a keen eye for detail, observant individuals develop solid habits and stay focused on the present or the likely future.

Extraverted

%donor_name% embraces group activities, engages with the environment, and finds energy through social interactions. Inspiration flows from the people and events around them.

%donor_name% enjoys pushing limits and exploring what the world can offer.

Extraverted individuals tend to be outwardly enthusiastic, expressing their excitement freely.

Mind

Introverted

%donor_name% finds strength in creating a personal space and enjoys focused alone time.

This introspective nature allows %donor_name% to pick up cues quickly, making %donor_name% skilled at reading situations.

Introverted individuals tend to prefer fewer, yet deep and meaningful, social interactions and are often drawn to calmer environments.

Feeling

%donor_name%, as a feeling individual, is sensitive, emotionally expressive, and protective of those they care about.

Compared to thinking types, %donor_name% is more empathic, less competitive, and focused on social harmony and cooperation.

Feeling types follow their hearts and tend to be caring, compassionate, and warm.

Nature

Thinking

Thinking individuals like %donor_name% rely on objective information and rationality when making decisions.

They tend to prioritise logic over emotions to determine the best course of action.

Thinking individuals often keep their feelings private and see efficiency as more important than social harmony.

Tactics

Judging

As a judging personality, %donor_name% feels most comfortable when the course ahead is well-marked.

%donor_name% values clarity, predictability, and closure, preferring structure and planning over spontaneity.

Judging individuals are decisive, thorough, and highly organised.

Prospecting

%donor_name% is an agile improviser who is always ready to seize opportunities.

A flexible and relaxed nonconformist, %donor_name% prefers to keep options open. In their world, surprises are embraced, and each moment holds the potential for extraordinary discoveries.

Prospecting types value novelty over stability.

%donor_name% might be unpredictable, overly competitive and fiercely independent.

%donor_name% might be sensitive to criticism, prone to perfectionism and not inclined to ask for help.

%donor_name% might come across as critical and cynical. A strong sense of self-assurance can sometimes blind %donor_name% to valuable input from others.

%donor_name% might be prone to stress and overthinking and may also struggle with following through on ideas.

%donor_name% might be stubborn, dominant, impatient, and at times, insensitive to others when pursuing goals.

%donor_name% might be vulnerable to criticism, inflexible, too selfless, and concerned about social status.

%donor_name% might be insensitive, argumentative, and too unfocused to carry out all of the great ideas.

%donor_name% might take things too personally, repress feelings, and struggle with perfectionism.

%donor_name% might be sensitive, easily bored and conflict-averse. Long-term focus is often a challenge.

%donor_name% might be impatient, insensitive to other people's feelings and prone to taking risks.

%donor_name% might be stubborn and judgmental. A focus on efficiency can make %donor_name% overlook the feelings of others.

%donor_name% could be absent-minded and reserved. At times, %donor_name% might come across as condescending and insensitive.

%donor_name% might be stubborn and insensitive and could be reluctant to try new things or bend the rules.

%donor_name% might be overly idealistic, self-critical and at times, too emotionally driven to see facts clearly.

%donor_name% might struggle with decision paralysis at times and could also be too idealistic and selfless.

%donor_name% might be stubborn and easily bored. A logical train of thought can sometimes make %donor_name% seem insensitive.

Donors in the Extended Israelian Panel are screened to be non-carriers of 65 inherited conditions in accordance with recommendation by the Ministry of Health in Israel. None of the donors are of Jewish ancestry. For further information, contact European Sperm Bank.

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Why Henriette chose solo motherhood with a sperm donor

How Same-Sex Couple Chloe and Emma Chose Their Sperm Donor