Five Things You Learn When Donating Embryos

Five Things You Learn When Donating Embryos

You have decided to take the plunge and donate your embryos to another family! You may think the process is simple: Choose a program, speak with a representative, sign some papers, done! There is so much more to donating embryos than some families initially realize....
Five Things You Learn When Adopting Embryos

Five Things You Learn When Adopting Embryos

Embryo adoption can sometimes feel like riding a bike. You learn a little bit about it and learn some more, but by the end of your journey, you will be zooming on by. There is a lot to learn, but is there anything unexpected you should know about? Here are five things...
Grieving the Inability to Carry Your Genetic Child

Grieving the Inability to Carry Your Genetic Child

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. After countless clinic appointments, testing, and fertility treatments, being told you’re unlikely to have a genetic child can be heartbreaking. Many families facing infertility do not realize the importance of grieving the...
Fears of a Failed Frozen Embryo Transfer

Fears of a Failed Frozen Embryo Transfer

The day is finally here: Transfer Day. You have waited a long time to finally transfer your adopted embryos and give them a chance at life. You leave the fertility clinic filled with hopes and future plans for your new little one. Just over a week later, you head back...
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