by Paige Zapf | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Embarking on the journey of embryo adoption is an exciting time! However, the financial aspects can be daunting. The average cost can range from $13,000 to $17,000 in total, as fertility clinic fees alone can range from $4,000 to $10,000. But fear not! There are many...
by Paige Zapf | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog
The end of my marriage shattered me, leaving me suddenly a single mother to my 3-year-old daughter, filled with fear and uncertainty about what lay ahead. After six months of divorce proceedings, I found myself facing the weighty decision of what to do with the four...
by Paige Zapf | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog
When discussions about infertility arise, the focus typically leans toward instances of female infertility. Yet, it is male infertility that plays a significant role in a considerable percentage of cases, accounting for 50% of infertility diagnoses. One notable...
by Paige Zapf | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog
In certain spheres of American society, there persists a misguided belief that embracing fatherhood is somehow at odds with masculinity. Diaper changing? Not manly. Nighttime feeds? Effeminate. Have a Baby Bjorn strapped to your chest? Seen as emasculating, and...
by Paige Zapf | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
When you complete your IVF journey, yet still have remaining embryos, you may be thinking, “What do I do?” After considering the alternatives (discarding, donating to science, compassionate transfers, etc.), you finally land on embryo donation, which allows another...
by Paige Zapf | May 28, 2024 | Blog
My daughters have a unique way of playing with their baby dolls—they keep them tucked away in the freezer. It might seem odd to some, but to us, it’s a poignant reminder of the journey we have navigated and the preciousness of life. As I watch them carefully...
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