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Facing Fatherhood Differently: A Father’s Day Message for Men Experiencing Infertility
Nearly half of all couples facing infertility are dealing with challenges on the man’s side—and yet, resources, support, and open conversations for men are still lacking.
When “No” Means Not Yet: Reframing Rejection in Embryo Donation
Rejection can come in many forms. It might be an intended adoptive family choosing another donor, an agency expressing that there has not been a match, or even close friends or family not supporting your decision to place your remaining embryos for adoption.
A Journey to Copeland: Our Path through Infertility, Embryo Adoption, & Unexpected Joy
The moment we held him for the first time, all the years of grief, waiting, and uncertainty seemed to fade away. He was everything we had dreamed of and so much more.
How to Talk to Your Kids about Embryo Donation and Biological Siblings
How do you explain to your children that they may have biological siblings growing up in other families, perhaps in another part of the world?
Thinking About Self-Matching for Embryo Donation? Read This First.
When someone is being offered something as precious as an embryo, of course, they will be warm and kind. That does not necessarily mean you know them well—or that they are the right fit.
Three Ways to Navigate Mother’s Day
For those walking the path of infertility, Mother’s Day can feel less like a celebration and more like a quiet, painful reminder of a dream not yet realized.
Embryo Donation: A Journey of Faith, Family, and Love
As we researched, we discovered the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program, and it turned out to be an incredible blessing.
National Infertility Awareness Week
National Infertility Awareness Week brings together millions of individuals who are working to eliminate the stigma and barriers that make it harder to build families.
Making Embryo Adoption Affordable: Smart Strategies to Manage Costs
While embryo adoption tends to be more affordable than other adoption programs, planning ahead can help you avoid financial surprises along the way.
Preparing for a Frozen Embryo Transfer with an Adopted Embryo: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are preparing for a frozen embryo transfer (FET) with an adopted embryo, you may feel a mix of excitement, hope, and nervousness. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the journey ahead.
Reasons a Fertility Clinic Might Reject Donated Embryos
While embryo donation provides a unique and meaningful path to parenthood for many families, fertility clinics must carefully evaluate each donated embryo to maximize success rates and protect the health of both the adoptive family and the future child.
A Journey of Faith and Miracles: Our Embryo Adoption Story
We thank God daily for the incredible blessing of adoption—both through private adoption and embryo adoption with Snowflakes. Our journey stands as a testament to God’s faithfulness and the miracles He continues to work in our lives.
The Non-Writer’s Guide to Creating a Family Profile
For some adopting families, this is a thrilling opportunity to highlight their life, creativity, and cherished memories through words and photos. For others—it might seem like an overwhelming task. The following guide will help break down the process into manageable, stress-free steps. Who knows? You might even enjoy it!
Understanding Grief in Embryo Donation
The grief that embryo donors may feel when they make the decision to place their embryos can be immense. For the adoptive family, this can come as a shock and lead to questions and concerns in how to move forward with their relationship with the donor family.
Embryo Adoption vs. Egg Donation: What is Right for You?
With there being so many choices and paths you can take when looking to build your family, we are going to focus in and look at the options and differences of embryo adoption or egg donation.