God Painted Our Picture

God Painted Our Picture

We were given less than 1% chance of conceiving on our own. My husband, Steven, and I had been trying for a baby for five years. After years of nothing happening, we consulted a fertility specialist. This is a place we never thought we would go, and yet here we were....
Mental Health Concerns in Embryo Adoption

Mental Health Concerns in Embryo Adoption

So you have found an embryo adoption program! You have applied, you have done the paperwork, and you might have even spent hours creating the perfect family profile. If your agency of choice operates using a mutual matching system, then you are probably thinking hard...
The History of National Adoption Month

The History of National Adoption Month

November is known as National Adoption Month! What started as an initiative to increase national awareness of the need for permanent families for children and youth in the U.S. foster care system has since branched out to include all forms of adoption, including...
Embryo Donation: The Selfless Choice

Embryo Donation: The Selfless Choice

Lindsay and Rick first met at an engagement party for their mutual friends. They fell in love on the dance floor at the same friends’ wedding. In their wildest dreams, the couple never imagined they would struggle with infertility. After a year of trying, six failed...
Donating Your Remaining Embryos: How to Tell the Kids

Donating Your Remaining Embryos: How to Tell the Kids

If you have thought about donating your remaining embryos, you have likely considered how you would tell your children about your decision. We know that this can be a hard conversation to have. The following are a few tips to keep in mind when sharing this news with...