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Finding Success in Parenting a Child through Embryo Adoption
Becoming parents for the first time can feel intimidating for anyone. It’s more than just changing diapers and late night feedings. It’s learning to step back and let your child make their own mistakes, some little, some big. Helping them learn to walk, but also walk...
Why I Donated My Embryo
The woman he will call mother is a stranger to me. The path to motherhood can be a long road with many unexpected turns and no shortage of disappointments. The relationship between mother and child is uncomparable to any other. To be there at the moment your child...
Male Infertility Overcome with Embryo Adoption
Since they suspected they might have trouble conceiving, they did not waste any time when they didn’t get pregnant quickly. Both went to be tested by their doctors. Terri was surprised to learn that she was in great reproductive health should have no issues with...
James and Kristy’s Story
Real life stories not only inspire others, but they also help the uneducated and undecided make life-giving decisions. Just as each Snowflake baby is unique, so each family’s story is unique. James and Kristy's Story After James and Kristy were married they felt no...
American Fertility Expo
At the American Fertility Expo on April 29, 2017, in Pasadena, CA the Snowflakes® Embryo Adoption program team will provide attendees with an overview of this affordable and accessible family building option. Established 20 years ago, Snowflakes allows parents with...
Coping with Infertility
For couples who just received an infertility diagnosis, talking to others about their situation can seem like a giant hurdle. Even more so when the people they talk to are quick to say things like “don’t worry about it” and “Just relax”. One in eight couples will...
National Doctors Day
Have you hugged your doctor today? March 30th is National Doctors Day. The day was established to recognize the work our physicians do and their contributions to not only our child's story but the community as a whole! Doctors are the people that help our baby in...
Surrogacy Awareness Month
March is Surrogacy Awareness month. It’s a time to spread thanks to anyone who has donated and helped with the process, along with celebrating the miracle of surrogacy and the hope it brings intended parents. How is surrogacy different from embryo adoption and...
Share Your Story with Us
We’d really like to help more families understand the joys (and tribulations) of embryo donation and adoption and the best way to do that is through storytelling – telling YOUR story! Real life stories not only inspire others, but they also help the uneducated and...
Interview with Janet Parshall
Kimberly Tyson, the Marketing and Program Director for Snowflakes Embryo Adoption, recently did an on-air interview with Janet Parshall. In the interview, they discuss the process of embryo adoption and donation. Over 500 babies have been born to their adopted...
The Impact of Male Infertility
When you think about infertility, you may consider the countless female celebrities that have shared publically about their struggle to conceive. Maybe a friend who has been hoping to see a positive pregnancy test for years, or a blogger who has been sharing her story...
Are They Yours? 4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Adoption Story
It was one of those days, Stephanie was busy racing around grabbing groceries. With two kids in tow, crumbs in her hair, and a juice stain on her shirt (a left over from snack time) she didn’t have time to stop. Trying to get her shopping done with a toddler on her...
Pregnancy After Cancer
Are you infertile because of Cancer? Did you know that there’s still a chance to become pregnant through Embryo Adoption? Here is a story of a family who achieved pregnancy after struggling with infertility. Written by Tracy Steiner and Edited by the EAAC. I heard...
Pathway2Family: 2017 Winter/Spring Issue
Check out the latest issue of Pathway2Family at pathway2family.org! In the latest issue, you can read: Twenty Years Strong – From Snowflakes baby 1 to baby 500 Do You Have Embryos in Frozen Storage? – What to do with your remaining embryos after completing your family...
Making Plans for the Future: Death, Divorce and Remaining Embryos
As we recognize National Divorce Month, we’ve all heard the 50% divorce rate statistic. For couples who have used IVF, it’s important to have a plan in place for any remaining embryos from your treatment. The conversation surrounding what happens to your embryos may...